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The Washington times., 1895-04-21
Three Little Children We're Hurt
Playing Keeping House."
INJURED BETWEEN TWO PILES
They Were Rssoued With Difficulty From
Their Perilous Position 1T Was Thought
At First That Ealf Dozen Had Been
Hurt Many Anxious Mothers 1t the Scene
of the Accident--cne May Perhaps Die.

Bertha and Oracle Scott, daughters of
Thomas f. Scott, of No. 713 street south
west, aged twelve and seven years re-
spectively, and Edward Hall, seven-year-
old son OF Charles II HalI, OF No 637 street
southwest, wero buried under falling
lumber pile at wmsatt & Uhler's lumber
yard, corner of Seventh and X streets
southwest, yesterday afternoon shortly
after 2 o'clock.
The two little girls received serious in
juries and were removed TO their home
and Doctors F. G.. johnson and /. G. Fred
erick were called in. Bertha left leg was
broken below the knee, and Oracle re-
coiycd internal injuries OF a serious char
acter, which may result fatally. The boys
injuries were comparatively slight, and
he was able to walk home.
HUGE PILES OF LUMBER.
All along Eighth street between and K
streets southwest, there are huge piles
OF lumber outside of tho yard fenco and on
the parking, which il evidently 8 part of
the street. 1t was part OF one OF these
piles that toppled over on tho children.
The three had been given Ronne cooked
eggs by Mrs. Scott, and had gone down by
the lumber piles TO play At Keeping house,
and to have q luncheon with their eggs.
While playing around between two OF
the rather shaky piles OF lumber, about
three dozen OF the top boards from oas of
the piles fell on them. completely buryiug
them, and almost drowning their cries
for assistance.
MANY ANXIOUS MOTHERS.
Quite a crowd collected, and for time it
was thought that the number buried under
the timber was at least half dozen, and
many anxious mothers gathered around
and eagerly watched al the heavy boards
were removed for any signs OF their own
loved ones.
The patrol wagon from tho Fourth pre-
cinct arrived, and whom the children were
gotten out the two girls were placed in It
| and carried homo. They were doing as web
| as could be expected last night.
The Washington times., 1895-04-21
POLICE COURT WILL TRY IT
Belt Line Nuisance to Be Thoroughly
Aired Legally.
Warrants Have Been Ordered by tho Com.
missioners-Nany Questions Are In
volved in the Proceedings.

The District Commissioners had the
question of the Eleventh street Belt line
nuisance before them late yesterday In
response to a request for information. it
was announced that the first step towards
an official investig alton would be by
proceedings before tho police court.
This step, it is understood, is by direc-
rection of the Commissioners. The at
tsrney for the District has all the papers, in
Guiding the protests, in his hands, and is
at work examining all of the legal points.
The Commissioners stated that there are
many questions involved, and that careful
inquiry into each is necessary. Among
these questions is the Que of the rights and
obligations of the company under its char
ter. The authority under which the COM
pany operates dates back q number OF
years, and its charter has been tho subject
OF frrquent amendments. This phase Of
the situation involves more inquiry than
any other.
1t is Understood, however, that the law
officer of the District has authority to
ventilate the whole matter.
That the citizens petition asking for the
abatement OF the nuisance is referred to
| Attorney Thomasis by no omeapssatisfactory me
TO the petitioners because it In said that Mr..
Tbomas is also the legal adviser to the
Belt Line Co.
Mr.. E. j. Booraem, OF No. 1908 o street,
il ono Of the chief movers in this matter aud
| yesterday in company with Lawyer Joseph
| Barrett called on Commissioner Truesdell
and asked what action. II any, had been
taken on the petition filed with the Com
missioRen. He was Informed by Col.
TruesdelI that the matter was being inves-
| tigated; that Lieut.. Teeples had made a
| personal inspection Of the premises and
submitted report. This report had been
| referred to District Attorney Thomas.
What the nature OF the report is could not
| be learned. Mr.. Booraem, however, feels
confident that it isadverss to the petitioners.
The Belt Line Company intends, if pos-
| sible, to locate its stables near the corner
| OF Eleventh and o, it would appear from
the fact that a abort tine ago they made
proposition TO purchase five frame build
/ ings on Eleventh near o street. The property
| il owned by Ars. Richardson, who, having
learned this purpose, il is said, refused to
sell at any price. 1t is also said that the
| company made an offer OF S12 600 for the
property on the southeast corner Of Eleventh
and o streets, Owned by MIS-. Levy. This
! offer was also refused.
The Washington times., 1895-04-21
HONEST MONEY LEAGUE.
1t Is Formed by Illinois Democrats WI
Onnnsa Erea SilEnr.

1t Is Formed by Illinois Democrats who
Oppose Free Silver.
Chicago, April 2o.-Democrats who are
opposed to the free silver movement in
the party in the State met to-day and
formed an organization known as the
Honest Money League of Illinois.
II. S. Robbins, of Chicago, was made
eresident. and vice presidents were chosen
from each county in the State.
A determined fight will be made by the
league against any attempt to commit the
Illinois Democracy to a free silver policy.
Judge Samuel Mcconnell, who recently
resigned the presidency of the IroQuois
Club, the powerful Democratic organiZa-
ton, owing to his avowal of strong be-
lief in free silver, announced this afternoon
the withdrawal of his resignation.
In an interview Judge Mcconnell said
that he had found that his stand for free
silver would not necessitate his resignation
and that he had fpund the members of the
club perfectly willing that he should hold
both the presidency and his free silver ideas.
The Washington times., 1895-04-21
JOINT MEETING OF BAKERS.

They Favor Ten Hours Work TO Cons titute
a Day.-Trade Questions Discussed.
The state OF business, cheap bread and
low wages comprised the theme for dis
cusson last night at a Joint meeting of
journeymen bakers of assembly No. 23S9.
K. of L., and International Local Union No.
11S held at No. 43o Eighth street north
west.
These questions were discussed at great
length, and a conclusion upon all points
reached, the result OF the deliberations
being subject to approval by the local
unions of both organizations.
Incidentally there was q discussion OF the
number OF hours that shall constitute q
days labor, and favorable comment made
upon the provisions of the bill lately
passed by the New York legislature max
ing ten hours a legal day for workingmen
in a bakery, while at the same time per-
mitting employers in small bakeries to
individually work as long as they may see
fit
This bill is quite satisfactory to the
journeymen, and the fact that the law was
passed largely on account Of the representa-
tions made Gifts necessity on considerations
of health, makes it the more gratifying
It is understood TO be a sanitary measure
solely, and may be used as a basis for
similar action by Congress.
The meeting last night was largely at
tended, about IT'S of the membership
attending. Ernest Meyer was president
and Theodore Sonuberg and Anton Caspar
served as secre taries.
The Washington times., 1895-04-21
MAYOR STRAUSS ATTACKED
Chain-Gang Prisoner Caused Excite
mcnt at Alexandria.
His Assailant Was Desperate and Had Been
Granted Permission by His Guard
to Go to the Mayors Store.

Considerable excitement was created in
the neighborhood OF the store of Mayor
Strauss on King street near Fairfax, Alex
andria, yesterday evening, by an assault
made on the Mayor by a white tramp, a
member of the chain gang, uamed John
Meredith.
AoreAith was captured on Wednesday
last by the police in raid on Schuler's barn,
tramp's den just west of this city, and the
Mayor sent him to the chain gang for thirty
days on q charge of vagrancy. A razor
found in one OF his pockets was forfeited.
Yesterday morning while the gang were
cleaning up the market alley, Meredith took
advantage of the permission of the over
seer, to 60 to the store OF tho Mayor and
demand the return of the razor, saying he
wished to use 1t TO shave with In jail. Tho
Mayor told him that tho razor was forfeited,
besides he could not be allowed to carry
dangerous weapons In tho city Jail
Upon this tho man became very abusive
and in tho presence of several customers
began curaing aud abusing the mayor.
Waile this was going on a messenger had
been privately despatched to the police
station, only half blssk away, aud Officer
Griffin responded, and by the mayors
orders put tho man under arrest. On the
way to tho station, Meredith, who is pow
erful man, resisted, but wa4 dragged there
and sen iHsde the station AZ he was being
Ssken into the cell room broke away from tho
officer and made rush towArs the mayor,
who had accompanied the officer, and at
tempted to strike him.
Mr.. Griffin was too quick for him, and as
his arm was descending on the mayors
fAeo, struck him a heavy blow with a baton,
on the back of the head.
The blow knocked him to the floor in q
semi-coDscious state, and cut a gash from
which the blood flowed very freely. When
no recovered all the spirit W as out OF him,
and he was placed in cell without any
further trouble
The Washington times., 1895-04-21
BLUE LABEL CIGARS.

Resolution Adopted by the Union KeIa-
tive TO the Proper Sale OF Them.
Cigar Makers Union, No. 110, adopted
a resoiJe--.a last night at its regular meet
ing, held at No. 737 Seventh street north
west, calling upon all dealers to consider
no wholesale dealer or jobber as uphold
ing the blue label, except when the boxes
come from the factory with the label pasted
on.
1t was stated that certain wholesalers
are in the habit of ascertainiug at the time
Of making a sale whether or not the dealer
desires blue LABEL cigars, and in all
cases where the response is favorable the
label is attached before delivery OF the
boxes; butt all other respects the whole
saers ignore the union badge. This, in
the estimation OF 10, does not come
within the requirements.
The union also adopted a resolution call
ing for the prosecution OF all persons
using bogus label.
The Washington times., 1895-04-21
ANNIE CHANGED HER MIND.

After Escaping From tho House of the
Good Shepherd She wont BACK.
Judge Bradley yesterday afternoon
knocked higher than kite the commitment
OF Annio Rothmund to tho House OF the
Good Shepherd. The paper was made out
by Major William G Moore, superintendent
or police, upon the authority OF Annie'a
mother, Mrs. Asgdalena RothRlund, of No.
1928 Sixteenth street northwest. Annie,
however, returned to the institution OF her
own accord. s14
At p N. Sister Mary Rose, who ac-
oepted service yesterday OF the writ is
sued Thursday, appeared at Judge Brad
leys courtroom, accompanied by Annie,
her mother, u priest and Mr.. James u. Brady.
representing tho House OF the Good shepherd
as counsel. On the other stdo appeared Mr..
representing Mr. Weed Corey, upon whose
representation that Miss AnRie was being
restrained behind bars and not allowed to
comzluufcats with her friends the writ w as
obtained
Sister Mary Rose, answering for Sister
Mary Martin as ssuperintendentoft or the institu-
ton, had filed paper stating that the girl
was committed to her care last May by
Supt of Police Moore upon the authority
OF the mother, with the direction that she
remain at the house till of age.
Mr. Brady stated TO the court these facts
and denied that any one having right to
see her had been refused permission. She
herself desired to remain at the house,
he said.
Mr.. Wheeler asked the privilege TO see
the young lady alone. but Judge Bradley
said he would himaelf hold consultation
with mother and daughter.
Annie had attempted to escape from the
home a few weeks ago by jumping from q
window, and the relations felt quite sure
OF their case, but when Judge Bradley re-
turned to the bench he stated that the girl
had expressed O wish to return to the in
stitution and remain thereuntil she istwenty-
one years OF age.
When asked, however, IL his dismissal OF
the writ returned Annie to the house under
the police order, Judge Bradley said not at
all. 1.-The commitment of the superintendent
of police" he said, doesn't amount to
anything. The law is that no one shall be
deprived of his liberty without due process
OF law. That commitment is not due pro-
cess of law at ALL"
I'm sorry" said Mr.. Brady, that there
is not an opportunity for this case to be
heard and for us to refute the false allega-
tions upon which this writ was obtained,
and which have been published in the news
papers"
so are we," said Messrs. Wheeler and
Eauck in chorus.
The Washington times., 1895-04-21
visiting Pythi.n. Invited.

All visiting Pythians should pay Union
Lodge, No. %, K. Of P, at least one fra
ternal visit while in the city. They are
assured OF a warm welcome; and it will do
them good to see the work as it is put on
the floor by the officers and team of
Union Lodge. The lodge Is in thriving
condition, it having work OF some kind on
the floor every night. Next Wednesday
evening has been set apart for another
of those delightful socials. This time it
is given in honor OF tho Ladies' Auxiliary
to Union Lodge, In appreciation Of the in
valuable service rendered during the
Pythian fair. The committee in charge
have spared 40 pains to make this enter
tainment grand success, and have Sc
cured some OF the best local talent in the
city for the occasion. A cordial invita-
ton is extended to all Pythiaus and their
families to be present
The Washington times., 1895-04-21
TAYLOR GUILTY OF MURDER.E =

Verdict Rendered by the Jury After an
All-Night Session.
A verdict of guilty of murder was re-
turned at 10 O'Clock yesterday morning
against Thomas J. Taylor. Taylor shot
his wife TO death at a. N. on September
IL last.
The jury that retired at 4:15 Friday
Afternoon came to an agreement early yes
terday morning, and were ready when court
opened. Taylor received the announcement
OF the verdict quietly, and Mr.. Z. q. Niles,
OF his counN,l, gave notice OF motion for
q new trial. Taylor was then remanded to
jail to await the progress of the case
The court room was well filled and the
verdict was accepted without surprise
The Washington times., 1895-04-21
WEST END NENS AND GOSSIP.

Nellie Stait, mine years ofage, the daughter
of Farmer John Stait, who resides about
twenty miles above Georgetown, near the
canal, was burned to death late Friday
night at her home. The little girl was
playing with matches near the house, when
q dry bush caught fire. In her attempt to
stamp out the blaze her froCk became ignitsd
and before aid could reach her she was
terribly burned about the arms, face, and
abdomen. About midnight she died in
great agony.
Lewis Wood, forty-four years of age
and demented, who W andeTed from his home
near Airing ton on Wednesday, was found
city by the Fifth precinct police and turned
over to his father.
Rev. MT. Truett will speak this morning
1t the Georgeto wn Baptist Church on Mis-
sions and missionaries among the Indians
and in Cuba" and Prof. Montague wiz
address the congregation in the evening.
Rev. Walter R. Graham, rector OF the
Congress NJ. P Church, will to-day leave
for Elizabeth City, n. J., where he viii
officiate at the dedication Of the Elizabeth
NJ. E. Church He will remain three days.
His pulpit will be occupied in his absence
/ by Rev. A. Davidson, OF the NJ. Z. South
Church.
The following loaded barges are en- route
to georgetown: Consolidation No. I6,
121. IL; No. 127, Hall; No. 1 119, 23. .o9;
B. R. Mayfield, 11S 10; No. 100, 1I4O4;
Onthens, 10; Judge Olney, 1907;
No. III, 1220o; II. FL. Keedy, 11S.00.
Boats clearing are G. A Hoffman, No.
1877, s. NJ. Storm, c. R. White, Judge
Stake.
Mr.. A Rabbit, seventy years OF age, died
at his residence yesterday forenoon. He
will be buried Monday evening.
Charles E. midi, of Thirty-fourth
street, is recovering from an attack OF
bronchial pneumonia.
Miss Nellie Burdett, of High street, Is
visiting friends in Boston. Sue will return
in May.
The Misses Mabel and Clara Brown have
returned home after an absence of two years
at the Westminster Seminary.
Messrs John r. Leach, Simon Brown,
Walter T. Wallis and VIM. Williams havs
gone on a hunting trip into the highlands
of West Virginia.
Amos Lydine, of Fort Myer road, reports
that while hunting beyond the District line
in Maryland Wednesday night he was held
up by two colored men with shotguns and
relieved of S37 in bills and silver.
Mr.. Thomas A Beach, OF Tennallytown,
is negotiating the purchase of l, 200 acres
of Virginia soil from Claud v. MITCHELL OF
Loudoun County.
The Washington times., 1895-04-21
ALEXANDRIA HAPPENINGS.

The managers of the Washington, Alex
andria and Mount Vernon Railway have ar
ranged to begin the building of the line
to Washington as soon as their plans for
the road in Washington are approved by
the district Commissioners. The road
win start at its present terminus in the
Driving Park at st. ASaph Junction and
will run in a bee-line through st. Elmo and
the brick yards at Arlington to the banks
of the Potomac below Arlington.
The barroom at the st. Asaph Driving
Park, which is in brick building near the
st. Aasph Junction entrance to the pool
room, was entered by thieves on Friday
night last and $40 in money and liquor
was taken.
The Alexandria branch of the Virginia
Bible Society will meet in the Second Pres
byterian Church this afternoon at 4:15
O'Clock Rev. Therm H Rice, pastor of the
church, will deliver an address, and the
ministers of the other churches VIII also
be present and address the meeting.
The services in Trinity If. E. Church to-
day will be Of special interest. AT the IL
a. m. service Rev. Mr.. Weech. of Pennsyl-
vania, viii preach. Rev. DR.. McAllister,
the pastor, will conduct short service at
7:30 p. m. and at 8 p. m. the revival service
win be begun Rev. Samuel Stohley, of
Philadelphia, will preach.
MINOR NEWS NOTES.
Mr.. Charles B. Marshall has decided to
withdraw from the contest for councilman
in the Third ward, and the names of Messrs.
q. A. Appich and John 81. Greene have
been mentioned as probable candidates.
Admiral Ammen, q. s. N, with his two
daughters, were visitors at the ship yard
in this city yesterday to inspect the Fryer
steamer, Howard Cassard, now lying there
preparing for her trial trip In about ten
days. The visitors were taken all over the
ship by Mr.. Fryer, her designer.
The St. Johns College baseball team, of
Annapolis, Md, was defeated by the Epis-
copal High School nine yesterday evening
by score of IL to 0.
The Washington times., 1895-04-21
George Killian,s Mental Condition.

George j. Killian, of No. 3412 P street
northwest, with property worth So 500,
is to be brought before jury to deter
mine his mental condition. A petition
was filed yesterday by his sister, Annie
Killian, stating that for nine weeks Mr..
Killian has been deranged and at Provi-
dence Hospital.
He was discha rged few days ago uncured,
and she believes him to be incurable. His
wife, BERTHE l. Killian, is left to care for
their three children, and Miss Killian asks
that her brother bo properly cared for and
her sister-in-law named as guardian, to
have charge of the estate, which consists
of several houses and $500 in personality,
Including two horses and a wagon.
Affidayits of DR.. Lewis W. Ritchie,
Charles G. Marbury and I. N. Vincent, stat
ing that Mr.. Killiau is insane, are filed.
The Washington times., 1895-04-21
MRS. LYDIA GORDON DIVORCED,
All Her Charges AkxIast Her HUSBAND
Fully Proved.

All Her Charges AkxIast Hsr Husband
Fully Proved.
The Gordon divorce suit was ended yester-
day by Judge Hagner granting Mrs. Lydia
G. Gordon q divorce from Fulton R. Gordon
on the cross-bill and disnlissing the original
and amended bills filed by MI Gordon. The
custody OF the child, james Howell Gordon,
was awarded TO Ars. Gordon. Tho request
OF tho father, made by his attorney, Mr..
Edmund French, for permission to visit the
boy, was denied.
1t was deofee9 that Mr. Gordon pay the
cost OF the suit. and Judge HagDer offered
to direct that ne pay for the maintenance OF
both wife and child, but it was stated that
Mrs. Gordon did not desire this.
The decision was also a complete yindi-
cation of Mr. wharton E. Lester. Judge
HagneY said Mrs Gordon had disproved all
charges against her, while her husband
had not retuted that brought against him.
The Washington times., 1895-04-21
TRIAL OF INTERESTING CASES.
wiro Tappsrs, Bookmakera. Sugar Trust
Mssnates and Cspe. Hovsats.

wiro Tappsrs, BookmAkers. Sugar Trust
Mssnatos and Cape. Hovgats.
The cases agaiass Babcock and owen
for conspiracy resulting ia tapping the
wires on Long Bridge 10 order TO sntici-
pate the news from the races last faH, have
been set for trial next Thursday.
1t Is probab also that Immediately be-
fore or after that trial, Fred T Miller,
on a charge OF bookmaking at Bcnnings,
eight months 90, will be called up and
heard This trial, it Is supposed, will not
occupy moro than day.
The time for hearing the charges against
Aessrs. Hayemeyer aud Searles for refusal
to answer questions IN the sugar tnyesti-
CATION may be set for the following
week. The Howgate trial will probably
follow soon The District Attorney is
ready to take up the Howgate case at
once, but counsel on the other aide have
been hind8rsd by ilIuess in preparing.
The Washington times., 1895-04-21
A COMMERCIAL VERSE,

we have suits upon our counters numbers by the coe
Quality fine and price low, heard of before
The customers ask in astonishment great
How you sell that Suit price Nine Nnety-eght7
This way, please" is the salesman's request
To the suit department, where you can test
The quality and prce-both there you will find
OF every description and every kind.
VIII you look at pants? next in rotation,
For there you will find full explanation
OF quality so high and price so low,
With happy heart to your home you will go.
We are done with the men, so next come the boys,
Accustomed to getting their bats, balls aud toys.
To you we will say, in very few words,
We can furnish you a suit at price two-thirds.
Last, but NOT LEAST come the children and mothers
Looking for bargains told them by others.
To Mitchell Bros. & Co. a trot they go,
And there they find the prices so low,
The question they ask ooh, how you sell
Such beautiful goods at that price won't you tell?"
We make goods and our expense is small.
That to do this is simply nothing at all.
The secret OF everything is in the knowing
Just examine goods, notice make and sewing.
You can then see why to 4o5 they go,
Where the rich and poor have equal show.
YOUR MONEY cHEERFULLY RETURNED
ON ANY PURCHASE NOT SATISFACTORY.
Open Daily from 750 A. N. to 7P.M
Saturday Nights until 10 Pm.
Wholesale and Rotail ManUfaGtU tUPinq GlOthiorS
4o3 and 4o5 Seventh Street Northwest.
salesroOm
The Washington times., 1895-04-21
Max weyrs Exhib.tion of art works.

Max weyI's Exhibition OF Art Works.
One of the most delightful and artistic
exhibits of the year is that of Max Weyl,
which opens on Monday at the Fischer Gal
leries. In his treatment OF the surrounding
country of Washington he has achieved the
most artistic success, although his work
has always been a source of admiration to
his brother artists. This year his efforts
have drawn from them more favorable
criticisms than ever before A, number of
the canvaSses are local in character, there
being, however, some canvasses which,
though not painted in this vicinity, are
as pleasing as those which are The ex-
hibition will last throughout the week, and
! gives most favorable promises OF success.
The Washington times., 1895-04-21
Plnnked shad at afarsbau Fan.

To-day the third grand plank shad dinner
of the season viii take place at Marshall
Hall, the popular excursion resort of Wash
ington. Dinner will be served with all the
early spring vegetables, and no one should
miss taking this trip to see how they plank
shad The steamer Manchester Will make
two trips, leaving Washington at II a. m.
and 2:3o p. M, leaving Marshall Hall at
1:10 and $50 p. N.