Both Eyes Burned Out

Chicago, April 6.- Klward, the 10months'-old son of Richard Freer ol 2956 Thirty-ninth place, had both eyes burned out by a red-hot poker in the hands of nis brother, Russell, 2V6 yeara old. The children were playing in front of the kitchen flre. The mother had occasion to go upstairs for a moment, and it was during her absence that the accident occurred. The baby's screams brought Mrs. Freer down to the kitchen on a run. When she reached the children, Russell was sitting astride the baby, crowing with delight and forcing the redhot poker into the baby's eyes. The pólice ambulance was immediately called and the child was taken to the Morris Portet hospital. It is feared the child will die.