The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-20
HIS TERRIBLE DEATH.
~ BhRTLETr C/UGHT BY An Ell
EvA10R AND KILLED.
us was on Top of tho Machine When II
Broke Loose and Began to Ascend
Jumped Out on Third Floor.

ciaI.-H. C. Bartlett, aged thirty-fve. met
a horrible death In the new First Ma
tional Bank building here about o'clock
this afternoon. He and a companion were
on the top OF the elevator. which was
at the bottom OF the building. investigating
some obstruction. Without a moment s
warning the elevator began TO ascend
with lightning rapidly. They were panic
stricken by the vision OF sudden death
before them, a result that was inevitable
II the elevator was not stopped before
1t reached the top Of the building.
HIS DESPERATE JUMP.
The door on the third floor Of the build
ing which opens into the elevator. was
open. Bartlett. rendered frantic by his
situation. attempted TO jump out as the
elevator reached the door. His head
struck the top of the door. and his body
was caught between the ceiling and the
floor of the elevator. stopping 1t on its
upward course While Bartletts jump
for the door cost him his life 1t saved
that OF his companion. for the elevator
was held firmly by the unfortunate mans
terrible manner, and death was instan-
taneous.
ALMOST IN SIGHT or HIS FAMILY.
He had been the ianitor Of the Ma
tional Bank building since II was COM
peted. He resided with his wife and
two children on the fourth floor Of the
house. His body was taken from the
elevator within Il few feet Of the room
in which were his family. all unconscious
Of the terrible calamity When they learn
ed of the accident and rushed into the
hall, where he lay in a great pool or
blood. the scene was heart rending. The
deceased was well known in the city
and enjoyed the implicit confidence Of all
the occupants of the large building he
looked after.
The liquor dealers upon whom fines
ranging from 500 TO 500 were recently
imposed for selling liquor on Sunday have
applied for new trial on the ground
that one Of the Jurors who tried the cases
had served as a member Of the grand
Jury which found the indictments.
woNGO AND JACK SMITH.
Frank Wongo and Jack Smith, the men
who were arrested for engaging In
prize-fght at one of the local theatres
a few weeks ago. have been indicted
but have not yet appeared for trial. They
left the city shortly after the fight. and
the opinion is that they will not again
place themselves in custody. II is said
that the justice before whom they were
taken for a preliminary trial. allowed
them TO go on their own recognizance
These men were arrested on instructions
from Governor O'Ferrall. and some Sc
we're criticism has been INDUCED in here
AS to the course matters have taken.
The marriage Of Margaret Mai helms.
daughter of George T. helms, and James
Keith Marshall Newton IS announced 10
take place on June 9Th. Both are promi-
nent in society. and Mr.. Newton is a
leading member OF the bar
The society event of the week in this
city was the reception given by Mr.. and
Mrs II. B. Bailey at Riverside. their
lovely suburban home, on Thursday even
ing. The occasion was the anniversary
OF their marriage, and people from many
sections of the State were present 10 eX-
tend their congratulations.