The Evening critic., 1885-02-24
SOUTH wAsnInoroN.


A Disastrous FtEE.--As Mr. Il. d.
Wright was enjoying game of pool IN n
billiard parlor adjoining Blake Hall, on
Seventh street, near Maryland avenue,
southwest, about $3.50 O'Clock yesterday AZ
ternoon, the nostrils Of tho sagaclous young
politician became impfegnated with smoke,
which seemed 10 como from the largo store
room under Blake Hall, and occupied by
Mr.. Samuel Bensingor, the junk dealer, as
storage-room. Mr.. Wright Immediately
proceeded TO the rear Of the building, and,
with assistance, succeeded In tearing opon
tho window.blinds, large volume ofsmoke
pouring out. An alarm Of fire was at once
pulled from box l12. Tho room was stored
with large number of bales Of paper aud
other infammablo matter, and before the ar
rival of the Fire Department the fire had
gained n rapid headway. Flames shot out
from every opening TO the building, aud at
ono time IL looked as though tho building
was doomed Several streams Of water
were soon playing on the fire, but tho ex-
act location Of the fire could not bo found.
Soon after tho arrival Of Chief Cronin a
special alarm was struck, summoning the
assistance of No. 6 Engine Company. The
immense quantity Of water handled by the
skilled frcmen soon reached tho right
spot, subduing the flames, though the place
was flooded with water. The bales of paper
were thoroughly saturated before the de-
parture Of the Flro Department. A fireman
was detailed TO watch the place all night 10
prevent another outbreak. The building
is owned by Mr. qeorgo,T. Kirk, and had
been occupied by Mr. Bensinger only a
short time. Tho damage TO tho building Is
about 81 900. Tho damage to tho stock H.
estimated at 5000, on which there Is an
insurance of $4,000 The fire Is supposed 10
have originated from n spark blown down
the chimney from fire in the stove ON the
floor above. rope was stretched across
tho street, making tho street impossible.
An outgoing train ON the i. Il =. Railroad
was detained about one hour, the hose
crossing the tracks. The streets in tho
vicinity of the fire were crowded with
spectators.
ENGINEER FRERE's FUNERAr.-Th
funeral of Engineer George A. Frere one
of the victims of tho Four-ATile Run dis.
aster, took place from st. Dominic's
Church at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The
church was filed TO overflowing with the
many friends of the deceased, many of
whom were Protestants Tho services
were conducted by Father Call, who, in
the course of his remarks, paid high
tribute to the Christian character of the de-
ceased and expressed great coincidence with
his bereaved family, who are left destitute
Dy MS SuuCen uemlse. inc CONN was
covered proiusely with flowers, in most
all designs, the tribute of friends. At the
conclusion of the services the funeral
cortege proceeded to Mount Olivet Gene
terry, where .he interment was made.
The pallbearers and many of those who
attended the funeral were employees Of the
Baltimore & Potomac Railroad Company.
DEATH or A WE'LL KNOWN RESIDENT
MIR. Frederick Ii. Cook died at his resi-
dence, No. 496 i street south west, at 9
O'Clock yesterday morning, in the 10Th year
of his age, after lingering illness of con-
sumption. Mr.. Cook was well-known
letter carrier, having been in the Postoilice
Department the past six years. His funeral
will take place from Christ i. Il. Church,
at o'clock p. M. Thursday.
PERsoNAL.-Miss Matte Ditman, a
charming young lady of Wheeling, w. Va,
is on an extended visit to her aunt, Mrs. l..
II. Lamb, No. 81 L street southwest.
EDWARD LONGS FUNERAL.-Tho fu-
neral of the late Mr.. Edward Long, an old
resident of South Washington, took place
from st. Dominic's Church at $3.50 this
morning. Requiem mass was celebrated.
The interment was made at Mt. Olivet.
SALVATION on will cure any pain to
which man Is heir. Only % cents bottle.