New-York tribune., 1876-10-03
THE MURDER AND SUICIDE.
BrrD MANS APPALLING CRIMES.

The shooting of his wife ana chlld, anu the
selfmurder Of the blind muic teacher, in West Ihry
tbirdst on Sunday night created intense interest ana
excitement throughout this city yesterday Even the
discussion OF the political situation had to give way IN
sOme measure TO the attention paid to this horror capt
Washburn OF the Twentieth Precinct Police began
further investigation Of the early yesterday morn
ing He learned the following facts jules Blanc teacher
of music, lived the upper floor OF No 2Ol
West Thirty-thirdst. with his wife, Marie ana BIS
boy Emil 3l9 years OF age and made comfortable live
hood by imparting instruction on the piano ana vohh
Mrs Louise Philip, Mr. Banc's sister, lived with the
family aud assisted her brother, who was totally Dhhd
Miss Juette Naulte an old friend Of the family, occu
pied an adjoining aud boarded with the Biahcs
The husband and wife appeared TO love each oIher
fondy and until recently their home had been happy
one in spite Of MIR. Biancs afctiOn.
About 11:3O O'Clock on Sunday night Miss Mantle
heard a sthed scream in the bedroom occupied by MI
and Mrs Blanc and their child and this was followed by
a noise like that made by closing door sharply she
hastily summoned Mrs. Philip and John Boulay, MI
Bancs uncle and they hurried to the ROOM IIey were
overwhelmed with horror at the scene which met ther
eyes Mr. Boulay for the police and Officers McDer
mott Burke and Blake of the Twentieth Precinct came
in Mr. Blanc lay upon his back on the bed, apparently
dead. Mrs Blanc on her left SIDE
and the boy Emil, in the last agomes
OF DEATH was tightly cllsped in her arms On the moor
lay a small seven-chambered pistol where II hau
dropped Mr. Blancs ncrveless hand Three OF tue
chambers had been empted Dr. Ranney was quichF
called He found that Mr.. Blanc past all help The
physician gently took the dying child from the mothers
arms and laid IT on n couch near by. Mrs Blanc had
been shot on the left of her head the bullet entering
above temple Gancing from the bone, II had lasseu
over top OF the skull beneath the scalp The body OF
the husband removed from the bed ana taken 10 an
ndioining room. When the men were lifting the body'
Mrs Blanc opened her eyes and seemed 10 compreheno
what was going on, though She did not speak she
afterward expressed desire to sec priest ana one was
summoned He administered the last rites OF the Roman
Catholic Church, and the wounded woman was thch
taken in an ambulance to the Bellevue Hospital Tho
little boy had shot i'll the lett temple ana hreaCd
ms last about 1915 O'Clock terday mOIniug From
the appearance of the wounds il is believed nat MI
Blanc shot his wife and child in rapid succession ana
then placed the pistol against his right temple ma ed
the final shot The skin and hair about The hole made
by the bullet were burned and bachoned by TIE ldme
from the pistol.
Deputy Coroner Goldschmdt visited the scene of the
murder at o'clockin morning, and after examining
the dead bodies Of IIr Blanc and his child ordered Their
removal to the MOrgue. At 4 o'clock NestcTiay aUei-
noon Coroner Enger called at the house 10 give noT-
nation and to ass charge of the effects left by MI
Blanc In the front room stood piano, upon which
were piled music, books, and ornaments Several OF u'e
books were arranged for reading 10y the fingers the let
tcrs being raised from the surface. There was sofa On
one side OF the room, and table oPio'l't
ElppOgted a large pier glass On the table ~
the center Of the room were photograph albums
and books The walls we're adOrped with pictures ana
on the manel many curious and pretty htte ai'
cles The floor was neatly carpetcd and several easy
chairs were in pcstOns suggestive Of comfort ana nome
enjoyment. Tde room adjoining was tho bedroom IN
which the murders were committed Beyond thai was
The kitchen and dningrOOm in one and still further was
smaller which used as q sleeping apartment
by Mr. Blauc's uncle Johu BOulay an inventory OF he
property was taken, and for the present il was per-
miftcd to rCmaiu in charge of Mrs Philip until the
= -ir,tt l-1T Inc f ftrrIrII If.G
Tho condition Of Mrs Blame yesterday afternoon was
favorable aud there is chance OF her recovery. Dr.
Pope, the physician in charge, said that the bali was
probably lodged at the base OF the brain. Yesterday
morning she was delrious, but the day on she
had some lucid intervals. Her ssttrinlaw and lady
friend were with her during part of the afternoon and
she recognized both Her sstern-law said To Dr. Pope
that could not conf cure what was the cause of the
tragedy, except that it might possibly have been
Mr. Blaucs difficulties in earning money. Dur
ing Sunday afternoon nothing had occurred To
mar the domestic relations O! sthe BiaLc-
Her mother and Mrs. Blanc lived good terms and 1t
was rare thing for them to quarrel Mrs. Bia@s con
don critical that ii > NOT yet possible lor her to
makc any statement.
WHAT THE FBItNDs OF THE FAMILY SAY
Miss Juiette Naue said 10 a TRmUSE reporter ester
day that she had known Mr ara Mrs. Blanc Intimately
for rs years Mr. Blanc was born in MaFsClcs, France
in 1888 His father was piano manufacturer and gave
his son thorough musical education He soon became
an accomplished musician, eXeeilins especially as
pianist and frequently played in public lie aitci"ard
entered the French mercantile service, and vas pro-
NOTED until he became lieutenant He was married
about seven years ago ana had son. Emil After be
had botn married short time lie again
went TO sea. He had frequently had trouble with his
eyes, aud hoped that the sea voyage WOd hchchJ
them Ills sci was wrecked on the coast of Africa
and after suffering great hardship ne succeeded WIN
few others in reaching the settlements al the Cape0
Good HOPE. There he was aitscEed by maiS'ta IA,
came blind. His blludD 81 was pronounce
case OF uau'oaIlc cataract but al opera re
failed to restore his sight. He returned 10 Mastics,
and after time decided 10 come To TINS cOQniE. ne Ldo
lived IN uis city about hve years. Mrs Blanc was a
very attractive woman, ami having hue voice. she was
able TO contribute materially to the support 0i t i3l5
nj Mile Alinces troupe at Lima Edwius Thcater, and
afterwari minor solo parts appearing as La hc'e
in Barbe Bicuc" and IN other parts
Miss Naulte declared Mrs Blanc had never given
her husband any cause to be Jealous; nut 3 it Si 3
ynt uCut ~ his bIn1ness Mrs Blanc returned from her
Iosf min only about week ago. Her husband eagerly
oSkrd ior every detail Of her movements, and often
tNSiS her describe over ard over again TIE person,
attentions she had received sue had lndde arrange
mcuts TO accompany tLe aimee IoHte on teir present
tc"m,t77g' di.csseI On Sunday night Sent. "a Mr.
B.anc gave a concert Tammdny Han and his wife
SAM there. Their success caused MIN 10 urge hcr 10
main al home witl him. She Often appeared to be
sad about tnis and about her husbands Jealousy bat
Tauc had told Miss Naulte that he never would
consent his Hiies going away with tRe troupe az IN
Il 10 believed hy some tnat Nh,h sie argued WIN nni
his earnings alone he proposed thdt they should de
together They waited nnut Inc hisO Pcioc me troupe
was TO start, then the husband shot his wife and
child and killed himself
uuclc of jules Blanc ir. bOulay) aud his sister thrs
Philps) VINO resldng with him at the tiiHe tne
tfn that Zeal. l4H ~ ND u4