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The Washington times., 1895-05-18
FOUND DEATH UNDER RUINS
Three Persons Killed in a Building
Which Suddenly Collapsed.
Two or Three Others Were Fatally
Hurt, While Quite Number Re-
ceived Serious Injuries.

Providence, r. l., May ia two and
g by Joseph Lemolne, aud occupied by him and
several other French families, i'll that partof
the town of Coventry known as Jericho"
seven miles from this city, collapsed late
this afternoon and three persons were killed
and eleyeninJnred.
1t is thought that two Of the latter are
fatally hurt The building had been raised
to permit the building of another story be-
| meath it.
The killed:
Mrs. Mabel Guertin, fifty years old, oc-
cupant OF the house.
Asa Aldrich, fifty-five years old, workman
employed in raising house.
aud-a-halfyeaT-old child OF Louis
LeMoine, occupant of house.
The injured are:
Mrs. Joseph LeM aged seventy
years, crushed, bruised and Internally in
jured; probably fatally.
Noah Richardson, workman, scalp wound,
side hurt; probably fatal Internal injuries.
Mrs. Luuis LeMoine, thirty i've years,
seriously Injured about the head.
Fred BalIiere, ten years old, scalp wounds;
Prank LeMpine, eighteen years Old, leg
fractured
Joseph LeMoiue, eighty-five years old,
serious contusions.
GosselIn, ten years, scalp wounds,
shoulder crus he'd
The building was about fifty feet long
with frontage OF twenty feet. The
lower portion was formerly store aud
the wner recently decided to raise + thirty
feet and fit up the low stories for teue-
ments, and about three weeks ago, Con-
tractor Poole, of Apponaug, began the
work, and the structure was raised to the
required heig BIT.
The two families in the upper stories
did not move out, as they were told
that the building was perfectly safe,
resting as il did, on stout plling.
About q O'Clock this afternoon, while
the men were working at the uEsSerpinning,
the building, without Warming, slid Off.
the piles on which 1t rested and pitched
end Use into the.street, striking the ground
with a terrific crash, as 1t was split and
smashed into a mass of kindling wood.
Rescuers tore apart the mass OF splin-
tered beams and boards, and soon came
upon the body of woman lying in the
street under the second floor.
1t was crushed into a condition al
| most unrecognizabie, but by the clothing
it was identified as that of Mrs. Mabel
Guerrin, widow, living on the second
floor
A short distance away the body of
child was found The neck was broken
and the lower parts were badly mansled-
Haitian hourlaterthe bodyof Asa Aidrich.
of Arctic Center, was found. His back
was broken and his head was crushed
into pulp Aldrich was in the act of
moving heavy Jack under the building
when it started Oh its downward plunge.
Mrs. Joseph Lemoirc, wife of the owner
of the building and Noah Richardson,
workman, were taken from the ruins SO
badly injured that they will probably die.
HaIf a dozen others, including several
children, who had been playing about the
structure. were also injured. Joseph
Lemoine, a man eightyfive years old,
escaped with severe bruises and a bad
shaking up.
The Washington times., 1895-05-18
DRIL1.1sG THE YOUNGSTERS.
Seventh and Eighth Grade Boys Pre-
pared for High School Cadets.

Seventh and Eighth Grade Boys Pre-
pared for High School Cadets.
A new system has recently been organized
by the public schools, whereby the seventh
add eighth grade boys have been formed
into battaiions and drilled by chosen boy
officers, who receive instructions from Of
ficers OF the High School Battalion.
Drill hours are held after school, from
to $50. Owing TO the proximity to the
close of the sc hool year, no military equip
meuts have been provided fort Boys. but
next year caps aud gloves VIII probably
be procured for privates, and shoulder
straps for off icers.
The object of this drill is to prepare
the boys for the High School Battalion, so
that upon entering the high school they
may at once don their uniforms, shoulder
their muskets and proceed with military
tactics.
The Washington times., 1895-05-18
IMPROVING VINTAGE.
GEORGETOWN Orchestra's Forty-nintl
Annual Concert.

Annual Concert.
The Georgeto wa o rchestra played against
all the attractions IN the city last night
and filled Mefzerott Hall with one Of the
most thoroughly pleased and sympathetic
audiences of the season. Forty y-eig bt
previous annual events Of success and
crowded houses constituted a guarantee
that the forty-ninth concert would be an
other social and artistic triumph. An
Organization, which is now In its semi
centennial year, is very much like the
scripUural wine whose bouquet increases
with its age, and whose friends multiply
with the passing years.
The orchestra was assisted by Miss Mary
Helen Home, soprano, and Miss Anita Cluss
on the harp.
Miss Howe was overwhelmed with flow
ers for her brilliant contribution 10 the
and aria OF Marguerite at the spinning
wheel, Including the ballad and the Jewel
song. Miss Howe sang in excellent voice,
and her artistic rendering OF The selectlon
demanded hearty encore, but there We're
no encores allowed.
Miss Cluss played in her accustomed
mastery style. She was alco the recipient
of the fayOrs of the audience.
The orchestra. under the direction of
Prof. Herman g. Rakcmann, played its
numbers with that ease and art SO pleas
emily familiar TO the Washington public.
The Washington times., 1895-05-18
SICK ROOM REPORTS.

Grave Approximations as TO Mr.. Cogs-
wells and Miss DOdge's Condition
Secretary Gresham was reported to be
resting comfortably last night. 1t was said
at his hotel that he had experienced a
fair day.
Representative Hits condition was re-
ported to be the same as in the morning,
when he was slightly improved
Representative Cogswell, of Massachu-
sets, was worse again last ngiht, and his
condition gives rise to much apprehension
regarding the outcome.
Miss Mary Dodge (Gail Hamilton) wasvery
i'll again yesterday, though she was re-
ported to be resting more easily last night.
Her system fails to respond to the treat
ment of the physician, and her friends are
very much concerned about her, though the
case is not regarded as entirely hopeless.
The Washington times., 1895-05-18
vIoLAroBs OF THE LAW.
Four Couples Brought Into Court an,
Fined.

Four Couples Brought Into Court and
Fined.
Policeman Auldridge of the Secoud pre-
ciuct, appeared against four couples in
the police court yesterday, all charged
with violating the Edmuuds act Albert
Burnett and Hattie Johnson plead guilty
ID the charge, and stated that they had
been living together about eighteen months,
and have a child two months Old Judge
Miller took the woInau's personal bonds
and imposed a fine OF 81 on the man
George Peal and Lizzie brown admitted
that they had been living together four
months, and were fined So each Judge
Miller told them that they could get Inar-
ried, or not, Just as they pleased, buG if
they kept on living together without being
married they would be broilghtin again.
George Warner and Eugenia Bell were
arrested just one day before their wedding
was to have taken place. They expressed
willingness to marry, but Judge Miller
said that he did not want a decision TO
rest on such a possibility, so be fined tie
man 50 and took the wonans personal
bonds.
William Vincent and Millie Mercer plead
guilty and were fined 50 each
James Edward johnson, married was
charged in court, by Policeman PAT CTes,ssb
OF the Sixth precinct, with adultery, in
living with Francis Hurd, a single woman
Judge Miller heard the evidence and held
johnson in $500 bonds for the grand Jury.
The Washington times., 1895-05-18
"TLEADIN' FOR HIS LIFE.
Crying John Blondon Was Not Askinl
for

Crying John Blondon Was Not skiing
for CleInency.
John Blondon, alias Crying john" was
arrested Thursday night by Policeman as
sau, of the Seventh precinct, and charged
in the police court yesterday with vagrancy.
The policeman found him going around
among the different saloons crying for
drinks.
John went on the stand and told a pitt
ful tale. He said he was in the last stages of
consumption, and that the whisky he took
for medicinal purposes rendered him un-
conscious. 1t was while III this unfortunate
condition that the policeman found him.
Judge, I'm pleadin' for my life. I" whined
the old fellow, while copious tears ran
down his cheeks and onto the floor. II
don't ask for clemency; I'm pleadin' formy
life" The last part of Johns sentence was
almost a scream, and Judge Kimball had
to take his personal bonds to stop the
confusion.
The Washington times., 1895-05-18
Gravesend Entries.

FIRST race-one mile. Santiago. Long
Beach, and Ajax, 116 each; Baroness, 1O7;
Hermanita, 101.
Second race-One and One-sixteenth
miles. Selling Tinge and Paladin, 109
each; Maritti, los; Langdon, 107-
Third Race-Hudson stakes. Five
eighths OF a mile. Mormon, Sycamore,
Hazlet, Montezuma. Applegate, Formal, I'm
periai, I1S each; Axiom, Lucullas, Sebas-
tan, 115 each.
Fourth Raee-CaTlton stakes One mile-
Bright Phoebus, Golden Gate, Kennel,
Waiter, Mirage, Counter Tenor, Sir Gala
had, 122 each. I
Firth Kacc-FOr maiden twO-yearoIGis,
tour and half fuTlOngs, Teke. Iznir, Well
man. Type of Beauty, Abuse, King 4, IIn-
perial, BarytOne H., BenaHela, 112 each;
8ernariiue, Refugee, Seiverine, Body tiUard,
Airline, Ardath, 100 each.
Sixth Race-Handicap, six fuTiOHgs; Bel
demere, 116; Siivie. Shelly Tuttle, Man
chester, los; HaiIstone, 1U0; stephen j.
9S; Ina, e6.
The Washington times., 1895-05-18
COL. TAIT's FUNERAL.
Attended by Odd Fellows, Oldest III
ha blta nts a nd or her rOrganization

Attended by Odd Fellows, Oldest In
habitants and erOrSanizations-
The funeral services over the remains
of Col. James A. TAFT were held at his late
residence, No. 16 Third street southeast.
yesterday afternoon. The services were
long and impressive aud were performed
by Rev. DR.. Luther B. Wilson, the intermenG
being at Congressional cemetery.
It proved to be one Of the largest funerals
that has taken place on Capitol Hill for
many years and was attended by many or
Washington's leading citizens
The coffin was draped with the cOIors OF
the Union, covered with the emblems OF the
Odd Fellows. All military honOrs were
observed, even at the grave, where salute
was fired.
The honorary panbearers were Col
Lemuel Towers, Capt. A. P. Fisher. Sur
geOn F. W. Mead. Capt James Coleman.
Capt. Henry NJ. Knight, Capt. W W. Win
ship, Lieut.. Morgan and Capt j. Tyler
Powell, all OF them former comrades
during the war.
Many members OF the Odd Fellows,
Oldest Inhabitants Association, Veteran
Fireman's Association aud Lincoln Post,
g. A. R., attended the funeral in body
The Washington times., 1895-05-18
KIDwELL GOT a RErRiMAND.

But Through JeweIer Coles Kind
ness he Didn't Go to Jail.
William Kidwell, the young man arrested
a few days ago for trying to flin-fiam
Jeweler Fred II. Cole out of diamond ring,
was tried in the police court yesterday.
Mr. Cole notified the Assistant District
Attorney, MIR. A R. MulIowney, that he
would rather not prosecute, and Mr.. Null
lowney suggested that it be dropped, but
Judge Miller decided that it would have TO
be tried.
After hearing the statements of the princi-
pals the court gave Kidweli a roasting, and
US it was his first offense Mr.. Afullo wney
decided to enter a nolle proSequi. The
sprisoner was accordingly released.
The Washington times., 1895-05-18
YOUNG MEMS LEAGUE.

Entertainment Given by It at Ver-
mont AveIoIe Christian Church
eoftheIargestau ever assembled
in the lecture roOm of the Vermont Avenue
Christian Church. was present last MoE-
day evening to witness the first social anc
initial performance OF the Young Mems
League, OF that chapel
The first part Of the programme consisted
of vocal and Instrumental music and reci-
tatinOs, participated in by AIesss. Ritter.
Smiley, SIuclair, Sparks, Barnes aud th=
league quartette, composed OF SIcSs Ts-
Sheppard, StOse, BaldeTsOn and Barre
The second part was scene from -'NiG
summer Nights Dream" the clis4r.totrr
being taken by Messrs. Z. A BaI,fs-rsoI
Ottmer SaUm, George W. SJOse, X :
Mock, Asa Piper, Perry Hahn, De Forest
Gray aud Andrew Wilson.
The Washington times., 1895-05-18
v1RTUosos IN MINIATURE.
Little Tots Performing wonderfully
Well on the Violin.

A very successful carnival was held last
night in Carroll Institute Hail under the
auspices of Prof. William r. Fields Free
Violin School. This school has been doing
a good work during the winter months
among the boys and girls of the city. They
are given the best of instruction free OF all
charge, and the rapid advance and wonder
full achievements of the children were made
manifest last night to a large audience of
their friends.
Miss Marguerite Harbers. diminutive
little miss. who could hardly toddle upon
the stage, gave a marvellous exhibition OF
her skill. Among tie features OF the pro-
gramme were vocal solos by Miss Pailine
Furlong, Mr.. Henry Miller, Miss Lottie
Phillips and Miss Mamie McWiIliams; yio-
lin selections by Mr.. William FeIlheimer,
Miss Maud Feilheimer and Mr.. James
Babcock; recitatons by Miss Pauline Fur
long; fancy dancing by Misses Susie and
Crissie Sposser; and popular air played by
the school. After the completion OF The
programme dancing, in which the audience
and the pupils took part, was INDUCED in
until midnight.
The Washington times., 1895-05-18
nenefio 20 Elocutionist pntten.

A benefit will be rendered Mr.. Goodwin
Patten. the elocutiouist, untierthe auspices OF
Temple, next Thursday evening. Among
those who have volunteered their services
are Miss Mary Ellen Howe, Miss Abbie
Johnson, Miss BERTHE Reicheubach, Miss
Matte v. Wade, little LoIlie Belle Ray,
the Imperial banjo and Mandolin Club and
Mr.. w. II. Conley. Mr.. Patten VIII appear
in scenes from Faust assisted by MIR. ". NJ.
Barrow and Miss Mary L. Hay wood.
The Washington times., 1895-05-18
WOMAN sLAsaED WOMAN.
jackson Held Lucy Butler While His
VIE UnmerclfuiIY Cut Her

jackson Held Lucy Butler While His
Wife Unmercifuiiy Cut Her.
The serious charge OF assault to Kill was
marked up against otho and Celia johnson,
colored man and wife. at No. police
station last night. They live in that laVsIeSs
settlement beyond the northern boundary
known as .'tlc camp"
Last night, it is said, while visiting ac-
quaiutarces in Reeves court northwest
they became involved in a quarrel with
Lucy Batter.
Otbo Jackson. it is claimed, siezed and
held the Butler woman while his wife
slashed her in an uDmeTciful manner with
a knife.
The seriously wounded woman was taken
to Freedmaa's Hospi tai Policeman
Scramliu arrested the assaiiants.
The Washington times., 1895-05-18
nangerons New Counterfeit Sore.

An entirely new counterfeit $50 treasury
note, act of July IA, 1890, departmental
series 1890, check letter A, plate number
portrait of Marshall, w. S. Rosecrans,
register of the treasury; E. H. Gebeker,
treasurer of the United States, small car
mine scailoped seal has made its appearance
in New York city. This counterfeit is of
the pen and ink process, well executed, and
exceedingl Y dangerous. The words, United
States OF America, twenty dollars" which
appear six times in the border of the face
of the genuine are wholly omitted from the
counterfeit.
The Washington times., 1895-05-18
Raided a Hobo Roost

sergt. Robey and several policemen OF
the sub-station in Anacostia, raided a
'Hobo's roost," in Twining City. Thurs
day night A number of tramps had built
big boufire, and fortified the place with
logs. The police captGred EliZe Brown,
colored. and Thomas Kenny, Hall Jack
son, William Smith, William Jones and
William Edwards, white. They were
given ten days each in the workhouse.
The Washington times., 1895-05-18
Prestdent Appotnts Jndges

Adams United States judge fer the eastern
district of Missouri. Mr.. Adams is a lawyer
of high reputation ill Missouri. He lives in
st. Louis and is memberof the law firm OF
Boyle & Adams. He succeeds Judge Pierce,
who has resigned. F. A. Hammond has been
appointed judge of probate for the county
of san Juan, Utah.
The Washington times., 1895-05-18

The Goodyear Rubber Company is an
extensive corporation. The company
has six factories and twelve ware
houses in the principal cities of the United
States The warehouse in this city is
907 Penns ylyania avenue. where a magnif-
icent assortment OF garden-hose, and every
other article u the rubber line is presented
at the lowest prices. Mr. Melville Lind
Gay, a gentleman possessing many apprecia-
Bile qualities, is manager.
The Washington times., 1895-05-18
Going to the Circus.

The choir of st. Stephens Church, re-
Gently organized, is to have a treat. Tie
choir has been working very hard and as an
evidence of appreciation the Church net M
hers have invited the boys to go 20 the
circus. They will be carried te Tue Icr.unds
in an omnibus and seats have been tIIgaged
for them in the front row
The Washington times., 1895-05-18
Against Sunday Landing of Vessels

Against Sunday Landing of Vessels
The Sabbath Observance Departments
of the W. c. T. U, and the Sunday League
of America will hold a joint meeting a.
First Congregational Church at $3.50 to-
morrow, which promises to be one of great
interest. Rev. Edward Thomson, D. D..
OF New York, Reys. D. W. Luccock and
Canter, of this city, will speak, and Mrs
NJ. Z. Collins Will read paper. Mrs
Mary E. Griffith, president OF the Woman's
Christian Union, will preside. A strong
protest viii be made against Sunday news
papers and against TIE laueiu-s OF steam
ships and emigrants in New York harbor
on SUNDAY.
The Washington times., 1895-05-18
Pntomac IYheelrnen,s Races Tc-dar

Potomac w Wheelmen's Races To-day
The annual one-mile race of the Potomac
Wheelmen for the Weiss medal, now held
by Mr.. Howard Rhine, which was post
poued from Wednesday last on account OF
the bad condition OF the roads, viii posi-
lively be run this Saturday afternoon at
$50 o'clock, with eight or ten entries.
The course selected is a stretch of level
on the Hamilton road in front Of the In
sane Asylum grounds.
The race promises to be q close and eXcit-
ing contest, and as usual at theSe annual
events, the attendance will be large.
The Washington times., 1895-05-18
WALL FELL UPON THEM.
One Man Died Immediately and An
other Cannot Survive.

One Man DIED 1InIneulateiy ana An-
other Cannot Survive.
Chicago, May 17.-Three men were buried
this afternoon under brick wall which
collapsed at the Globe Molding Works,
Sangamon street and Fourteenth place.
One of the men, William Naugle, was so
badly injured that he died within few Min
utes after being taken to the hospital.
or the other two, James Carbine received
a fractured skull and viii probably die,
and Thomas Burns, who was badly battered
about the body, will recover.
The building had been burned a short
time ago and the injured men. with eight
others, were engaged in tearing down the
walls. a high wind which was blowing
toppied part OF the wall over and the
three men were caught, all the others
having time to get out OF the way.
How to get Si0-Fil out n Times
Baseball Coupon.
The Washington times., 1895-05-18
Thefts Reported 70 the Police.

Julius Boswick, 8 discharged soldier from
Fort Monroe, reported at police head
quarters yesterday that on Thursday after
noon while drunk and asleep in The Smith
sonian Park his pocket was picked of $50
in cash. Henry III. Kelly, OF No. 1643 M
street northwest. Reported thai during the
night of the 18th Instant some one entered
his drus store at above number and stole
$50 frOn the cash drawer. Samuel Fried
lander. OF No. 81 Seventh street north ssst,
repOried that young man bought d suit OF
clothes from him worth 81 SO, for which
he gave bum worthless check.
The Washington times., 1895-05-18
Judge KimbaIl Elects the Loafers.
Ji1dpa KirlhalI,s court was InIsuaIl I

crowded yesterday, aud when the crowd
of loafers, who show up every day, greeted
bis Honor's eyes, he grew exceeding wroth
He rose from his seat, aud instructed the
policemen to keep the loafers out, and
if they tried to get in to arrest them, and
he woul dtry them for yagrauts.
The Washington times., 1895-05-18
Depot DESTROYED by FIames.

Charlotte. N. c., May 1.-THE Southern
railroads handsome passenger depot at
this place was destroyed by fire early this
morning. Part of the records were saved.
The loss is about $4,000. Fully covered
by insurance.
The Washington times., 1895-05-18
To-dnr,s Alexander Island seIeetlona-

First race-Tlny Tim, Flushing.
Second race-CharIGa, Jeneoia.
Third race-TOCcaine, Taconey-
Fourth Iace-Illume, TrincUlO-
Fifth race-Margaerite. YeStibuls.
Sixth race-Tancred, Little Jim.
The Washington times., 1895-05-18
.InxentIe Ran PLAYERS.

The Gonzaga College team ceIeated the
Prudentialsby thescoreof II 10 4 ye>t, r,.av-
afternoon. The batteries were Smith
and EeklOff for the wiHuirE team ard
Johnson aud Acher for the PruGentlals.
The Blue Stripes have organized IOr the
season and VIII meet ali teams at thc age
OF fourteen. Address Challenges 20 F
McCathran No.. 511 Tenth street southeast
The Washington times., 1895-05-18

Sl.25 TO Baltimore and return via e. &
o. X. r., May 16 and 10. tickets good Cor
return until May 20, inclusive.
The Washington times., 1895-05-18

RoynI Hue Line to Atlantic City.
Under the new schedule effective May 12,
the Royal Blue Line service TO and from
Atlantic City has been greatly improved
The Washington times., 1895-05-18

How TO get Si0-Fill ont n Times
Baseball Coupon.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-03
Gas and Electricity.

Notwithstanding tho confessed imper-
fections of the system of coal gas making,
the evil odors which attach to the works,
the yet more offensive exhalations given
off from streets through which the main
pipes are laid, the destructive accidents
which occasionally occur from gas explo-
sions, and the heat and sulphurous fumes
evolved during its combustion, not one of
tho numerous substitutes which have been
proposed has been able to rival it in any
large town or city where coal is O market
able commodity
AS against the system Of electric light
ing, which is now being brought into com
petition with it, it may be already demon
strated that for busy thoroughfares, almost,
1t may be said, for open air lighting gen
orally, as also for large halls and incloscd
spaces, electric lighting will in tho near
future supcrsede gas, but that it will be
equally available for domestic purposes is
not yet so certain, and, until it can be
shown that current may be subdividcd
practically without limit, that tho supply
can adapt itself to the demand with tho
Same ease that the pressure of gas is regu-
lated, and that the lights can be raised and
lowered equally with gaslights, till these
and other conditions arc satisfied the dis
use of gaslighting is still very remote
Good Words
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-03
Got Ahead OF Providence.

"When was farming in Carolina" says
an old Connecticut fellow, 81 got ahead of
Providence in the hailstone business. Aft
or had planted my crop of tobacco rig
ged up limo Of poles the entire length of
the field, with ropes stretching from pole
to pole, and to those ropes attached a
cloth material not SO stiff as crinoline or
SO flexible as cambria. BY system of
pullcys any one standing at tho edge of the
field could pull the main guy rope, and in
five seconds tho entire crop would be coy
cred by this curtain or awning. l was
taken ill about this time, and my physi-
clan told me 1 must go to California for
my health, so 1 went, but before going I
instructed my wife how to work my device
and told her that whenever she saw storm
coming to cover the crop"
"And so the hail never damaged your
tobacco?' inquired the little man with
chin whiskers.
No, sir; never touched it. But then,
you see, he added, loisurcly taking long
pull at his cigar, 'thcre wasn't any tobac-
co to ruin, for every timc Il storm came up
my wife drew the curtains, and the crop
died from drought. New York Tribune.