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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-21
eRyEsuRc.

Mrs. Lyman Charles, Mrs. George
Shirley and Mrs. Charles Ladd are visit
Ing In Boston.
Mrs. f. 4. Hastings has returned
from Massachusetts,.
Rev. Mr.. Hughes Of Madison exchang-
ed with Mr.. Young Sunday, April 10th.
A game Of base ball for Fast Day.
The Fryeburg Academy and town teams.
Rev. Frank Potter Is In town Wis
lting friends.
There are many chair factory busi-
ness meetings, but We see no good from
them now, but hope on.
The concert at the Congregational
church Sunday eve, April III, was
very much enjoyed. The recitations were
given without blunder under the direc.
ton OF Mrs. I. l.. Eastman and Miss
Alice Locke. Mrs. Alberta NJ. Abbott
had charge of the music. Worthy of men,
ton was the large chorus of young ladies
and gentlemen, who sang "The PALMS.
and "Hsil, Easter Day, beautifully. A
solo "Once the Lord In Glory Lay" with
chorus. The solo was given By Miss
Nina Shedd, violin obligato played by
NJ. Louise Abbott. Also quartette IA
Prayer" Miss Nina Shedd soprano, Mrs.
Il. Wentworth alto, Mr.. Geo. Russell
tenor, Mr.. w. Warren bass. Most
worthy Of all the solos was sung by
Jennie Kew, little girl Of 10 years, who
filled the church with music like the
birds singing. Fryeburg will be proud
in the near future TO claim this star as
her own.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-21
NEWRN.

j. +. Littlehsle of this town died Fri
day of last week. Funeral services last
Monday. Rev. A. h. Bryant of West
Paris was In attendance.
Z B. Knapp and ID. c. Smith have
gone up 10 Stearns Brook 70 drive pulp
wood for l.. l.. Mason.
NJ. L. Thurston has got crew to work
on the Bear River drive.
Jim Spinner has upward Of 300 N TO
drive out of Sunday River.
+. K. Lane, d. c. Smith, j. S. Allen
and j. J. Spinney have each lot Of
spruce on Bear River for pulp.
Mrs. j. ;. Allen has not improved In
health since returning from the hospital.
DR.. 9. ID. Hill Is caring for her now.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-21
FAST DAY.
rHE GOVERNORS PROCLAMATION.

THE GOVERNORS PROCLAMATION.
BY the advice of the Executive Council Thur
day the twenty third day OF April, i designated
a day ~ fasting AMI PRAYER.
The Christian people Of our state during ~
loug and brilliant history have cherished and
been accustomed u observe this day. by abstain
Ing from all unnecessary labor. and invoking.
amid the surroundings ~ the home and In places
Of public worship. the blessings % Heaven upon
cur Country. our state and her Institutions. and
by intoxicating the principles Of righteousness. Of
truth. % auity and pcace-
This reyercd and tine hOnorc,t custom. e>tah
hshed hy the early father. 4 still worthy 20
yre=ery alton AMI continuance. and NAV the day
have appropriate recognition and De observed In
beftiing manner by al The people % our com
monwealth.
Given az the Executive Chamber. IN Angus
Ia this sixth DAY Of April. In TIE year %
cur Lord one thousand cight hundred AMI
ninety six. and OF the Independence % The
nitcd >tttes % America the one hundred
and twentieth
HENRY B. CLEAVES
4 -.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-21
FRYeeuRG CENTRE.

Mr.. Henry Eastman is better at this
writing.
The ladies Of A. p. Gordou's family
have bad attack Of rug fever.
Mr.. David Bell had chopping bee and
dance last Wednesday, April 18th.
There was good crowd and all reported
q good time.
Writ Eastman Il at work for Mr..
McKeen Of the Harbor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-21
SOUTH WOODSTOCK

Sap weather Is about over we thinl
and sugar makers are collecting theil
buckets and housing them. The rur
has been short and sweet.
Miss Luella Day passed away last
saturday night and the funeral service:
were held at the house on Monday. She
had been a great sufferer for some time
In youth she was brilliant school girl
but me, with an accident while at play
in the school house, which made her q
cripple for life. Every effort possible
has always been made by her folks to
make her life cheerful and happy, and
she always seemed TO make the best of
her lot
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-21
SINGLE COPIES.

Single Copies OF the Democrat are four cents
each. They viii Be mailed on receipt OF price by
the publishers or for the convenience OF patrons
single copies OF OF each issue have been placed on
sale at the following places IN the County
south Paris. Stgrtevant's Drug store
Shurtief-s Drug store
Norway, Moves DRUG store.
BQckaeld. Alfred Cole, Postmaster.
rryeburg ~. Lewis. Insurance Once.
Paris Hiu, NJ. L. Mellen. Post Oflce.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-21
RsPusllCAN COuNTY CONvENTION

The Republican voters OF oxford County are
requested O. meet In convention az the Court
House. South Paris, on Tuesday, June =, lSs, Al
10 O'Clock \. NJ, FOR the purpose ~ NOMINATING
candidate. for the following county 0ihcer., Wa
Two senators. Judge % Probate. County Ircas-
urer, County Attorney, Register ~ Probate,
one County Commissioner. and sheriff. Also q
choose a Republican County Committee
The basis Of representation viii - a. follows
bach town and plantation OrganiEesi for els,tion
purposes viii be entitled - enc delegate. and
an additional de cgate for every - votes Cast for
the Republican candidate for Governor In the
election Of ls,S. majority fraction % ~ VOTES
win also entitlc The town and plantation o. an
additional delegate,
The Republican County Committee viii - In
session az the Grand Jury nom AZ the Court
House az south PArts "a O'cloCk on the morning
81 the convention, % receive the credentials %
the delegates.
Per order % the Republican County Com
mittcc.
EUGENE = SMITH. Chairman.
The several town. and plantations vii ic en-
- -. NaIeernta- arr,rrIinr - fHIloWtn w
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-21
SOuIh HIRAM,

Leap year ball at Meonian Hall April
18th.
Mrs Guy Redlon has gone to Lining
ton TO spend few days.
The Mcdaniel high school closes Fri
day after very successful term Of ten
weeks.
WIN. Ridlou Is at work oE the river.
Peleg Gerrish had slight shock one
dsy last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-21
MN ApVERTissMeNIS.

knowing How.
Farming Tools.
Statesmen Wanted.
Wall Paper.
Parker's Hair RAlsam.
Hindcrc0rns.
Pennyruyal Pins.
Auction sale Of Horses.
Millinery opening.
Farm for sale.
Bicycles
spring and Summer Millinery.
Don't Real This.
Pigs for sale.
HARM lane.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-21

Fourth-AIbert II. sawyer. Calais.
The following delegates-at-large I,
the Republican national convention a
81. Louis were chosen:
Amos L Allen OF Alfred
Charles T.. Littleheld OF ROckland
Edwin G. Burieigh % Augusta
DIR. r A. Thompson OF Dover
The resolutions passed by the eonyen,
ton are somewhat unique, in thSt they
are based upon the record OF Thorn B
Reed. aud are in the form Of formula
ton of his principles. It's good plat
form on which 20 go before the country
The Republicans OF Maine gladly Join witt
their brethren In other states by presenting O.
the Republicans OF the nation for promotion q
the Presidency, the speaker Of the NatiOhal
House. Tie needs no platform save the record
OF his life.
Under his administration. a. his public efforts
cOnspicuOusly show would be restored that Re.
publican policy OF protection taught by Lin
coin. illustrated by the signal prosperity of the
country for thirty years and rOuncei oct ey the
reciprocits OF Blaine. policy which woulc be
adapted % the business OF the country and ad-
justed with care from time % time a. the changed
conditions. Then, with confidence and pros
perity restored, revenue win be made adequate
% the support OF the government, and the issuing
OF bonds Ostensihly for the maintenance OF the
redemption fund, but really % meet deficiency.
file Is opposed 70 the free and unlimited coin
age Of silver except by International agreement.
and Until such agreement can be obtained be
heves the present gold standard should be main
tained. He has always been unoompr0misingiy
for the maintenance OF the highest national
credit by the utmost good faith towards the pub
Nc creditor, not for the creditors sake bat for
the Nations sake. for the sound reason that the
most valuable possession OF any nation IN the
time OF war or distress next % the courage OF rs
people. = an honorable reputation. Whoever
pave with honor. bOrrOws with ease. sound
finance and certainty az the treasury and pro
lection for the producers viii mean prosperity
and peace.
He fsv0rs measures for the restriction Of I'm
migration
he favors Just administration Of all pension
legislation. and i an earnest friend Of American
shipping and IL restoration 10 IT. former rank
IN the world.
He stands for the preservation OF National
hoaor AZ home and abroad
Under his administration The Republican
party can say with him: "And when the time
comes. a. 10 surely viii come. for as "a lead Tits
land back 81 those paths OF prosperity and fame
which were trOislea under Republican rule for
80 many years. we shall take back with us our
ancient glory andimmed BY adversely our
ancient honor unsullied by defeat
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-21
SWEDEN.

4 full attendance at the last circle
after nice supper quite an extensiv,
Dkusical and literary program was given
The Sweden Journal was read by Mrs.
George Bennett and Miss Ida Flint.
Mrs. K. o. Moulton and daughter Lee
are visiting In Massachusetts.
Beryl Wilson returned home from
Hiram last week.
George Mason cut his foot quite badly
a few days ago while working on wood
al 5. l.. Plummer's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-21

One New England paper secured the
exclusive right to publish the multi
murderer Holmes confession regarding
the twenty-seven murders that he de-
elares he has committed, and il Is anus
ing TO see the other papers, which didn't
get IL, righteously casting stones at the
lucky one which did.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-21

The Republican state convention Al
Portland last Thursday was q Reed con
ventiou from start % finish. Everything
WAS Reed. and the Reed enthusiasm Wa.
ready 20 break out az the slightest en-
couragsment. There we're present lOSi
delegates out 20 1871 entitled 20 seats
remarkably good showing for eonyen-
ton IN which there Was 10 contest.
Hon Hannibal L. Hamlin OF Els
worth. sou % the great vice-presideni.
presided over the cOuveniiOn. and made
speech which contained brief but
comprehensive political history of this
country since the birth OF the RepUb-
licAn party. The convention was also
addressed BY Governor Cleaves, Hon.
Llewellyn Powers, aud Hon. Herbert VI.
Heath.
Oxford County was represented on the
list OF yice-presidents by Or. +. K. Chel-
lis Of Porter, and on the committee on
resolutions by Hon. Geo. A. Wilson Of
Paris.
The nominees for presidential electors
are:
LARGE.
John ? Hin. Augusta.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. II. Walker had
very pleasant party at their home Mon
day evening. About eighteen OF their
friends were brave enough to venture
for the last time on runners and were
well repaid. The first of the evening
was spent In sugaring of, later In
music, whist, and other games, then
after partsking OF delicious refresh
ments at a late hour they started home
ward,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-21
STOW

Q. ". Stevens Is boarding at +. L.
qupfill's.
Fred Hobson Is boarding at |. A.
v 9lAer's while looking after the lumber.
Charlie Barrows and John Eastman
ate at work on the river driving logs.
The snow Is going fast.
WIN. Gordon Is la town surveying
timber.
There is a very bad wsshout up by
Eherson's mill, nearly fifteen feet deep.
they have commenced filling IL up.
Very hot for the season.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-21
NORTH PARIS.

Alice NJ. JOY, who has been visiting
relatives here for u few weeks, has re-
turned TO her home in Prospect Harbor.
Lester Bessey Is at work for :. VI.
King 10 his MILL
A. ID. Andrews Is having windows put
in the roof OF his house on the front side,
and also shingling 1t. Jerry Cole Is do
Ing the work.
Zephsnlsh Starbird has exchanged
horses with James Tuell Of Norway.
Lucy Andrews begins her school In the
Tuell District April 30.
A. ID. Littlehale went 10 Portland
April +th, and got his boy, Walter, who
has been In the hospital there on account
of bone sore, which Is now healed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-21
J.F. Llttlehale has got through saw

j. +. Llitlehale has got through saw.
ing birch.
Jerry Cole Is at work for A. Andrews
Il Son making some repairs on buildings.
Daniel Ross has hired 10 4. j. Abbott
for the season.
Mr.. Hallett has moved into +. II. An
drews' rent.
Mr. Bessey has hired with Samuel
King. and Mr.. Kendall is doing his
chores.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-21

TkkMs-3ll3 year II paid strictly IN nuVAnces
Otherwise ss.00 year. single copies cents
ADVERTISEMENTS All legal advertisements are
given three consecutive insertions for tl-s per
Inch In length OF column. Special contracts
made wiki local. transient and yearly sdversts-
ers-
Jon PRINTING New type. fast presses. steam
power, experienced workmen and low priocs
combine 10 make this department Of our bust
ness complete and popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-21
HKNRN R CIEANE,
A REED CONVENTION.

BIZ rHE GOVERNOR
NIonoLAs FEs.ENpEN. SecretAry u STATE
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-21

Frst-Edwin Parsons. Kennebunk.
SecOnd-A. X. Nickerson, BOothbay.
ThirCi-Fred Atwood. Winterport.
FOurth-Aibcrt II. sawyer. Calais.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-21
AT LARGE.


John 2 Din. Augusta.
joel Wilbur. Avon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-21
ErGENkF- sMIrn- Ch,lrmal

The several town. and plantations vii tc en-
titled o. delegates According % the following
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-12-03
HOTELS LEASED.
George A. Martin Leases the BIuehilI
Inn and Hotel Alma.

George A. Martin Leases the BluehilI
Inn and Hotel Alma.
The well-known and popular proprietor
of the Tarratine house. at Han cock Point,
George A. Martin, has lease d the BluehilI
Inn and the Hotel Alma at BluehiIl.
These properties are owned by George
Fl. Stover, of New York, the Inn having
been built by him a few years ago, and
the Alma having been recently purchased
by him, and formerly known as the PEN
dleton house, or "John Snow's".
Mr.. Martin will take active charge of
the Alma on January /, relieving John
M. Merrill, W no has been in charge since
the retirement of Mr.. Banks. Since the
purchase of this property by Mr.. Slower,
the old house-a famous old landmark of
western Hancock county-has been
thoroughly renovated, partially re-
modelled and newly furnished through
out, and steam heat introduced.
The Bluehill Inn, being a summer hotel,
is closed, and will not be reopened until
spring. 1t is not likely that Mr.. Martin
will withdraw from tue management of
the Tarratine at Hancock Point.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-12-03
CHURCH NOTES.

The general topic for the Epworth
league prayer meeting for DECEMBER is
"The Indwelling Christ" The subject for
next Tuesday evening is ''The Third
Person in Every Friendship. Rev. l. H.
w. Wharf, leader.
The subject of the midweek prayer
meeting at the Congregational church
this "wednesday evening will be ON
tolerance and Charity. There will be a
young peoples meeting in the vestry
parIor at O'Clock the same evening.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-12-03
GEO. A. PARCHER,
APOTHECARY,
IA Main Street, = Ellsworth, Ne.
COMING EVENTS.

Friday, Dec. 4, at Hancock hall
Comedy "Anita's Trial." by local cast,
under the auspices of the Kings Daugh-
ters. Admission, 25 cents; reserved seats,
80 and so cents.
Thursday, Dec. 10, 7.3O p. M, at Congre-
gational church-People's travel lecture.
Subject, "Californa". Stereopticon pre-
lude, 'The Rhine and Heidelberg". Re-
served seat tickets on sale at T. A.
Coombs', 10 cents.
Hoods Pills cure liver ills, biiousness, indi-
gestion, headaches. y pleasant laxative. All
druggists-4dpt
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-12-03
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
lew ADVrKTisEMNNT, TnI, WEEK.

f Walsh-Shoc store.
% Burnham- Boots and rubbcrs.
Miss + ID Mahan-Stable and millinery for
sale.
w Cushman & Son-Furniture.
DWiggin-Apothecary
+. Webster French-Notice of assignee of his
appointment.
owen Byrn-Clothing.
w II Blacksmith shop.
Ellsworth Fish Co-Fish.
l. Lord-Carriages.
Coomhs-Stationery.
Osgood II Dresser-Meat market.
Ellsworth Bicycle Co-New cigar store.
BLUEHILL:
The Infusorial Earth Co.-Petition to legisla-
ture.
o w Hor'on-IIorse and colt for sale
SULLIVAN:
Gardiner d Bake-Lcgslative notice.
EDEN:
Marrilla Bair-Notices of foreclosure
AUGUSTA:
Petition for pardon of Geo B Young.
NEW YORK:
The Tribune.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-12-03

There is only one person you need to
manage, and that is yourself.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-12-03

Sl.O0 to 5000 will buy Manicure Sets.
Sl0o to $3.50 will buy Berry, Pickle, Oys-
ter, Salad, Sardine, Olive or Cold NJ eat
Forks.
Sl.25 to Si.00 Will buy Napkin Rings.
S1.33 to S250 will buy Sugar Tongs.
$50 to sl.75 will buy Pusher.
Sl,75 to S3 80 will buy Sugar Spoons.
ECO to 800 will buy Butter Knives.
800 to = 80 will buy Bon Bon Spoons.
200 to 800 will buy Cream, Gravy
Sauce, Soup or Oyster LadIe.
300 to 800 will buy a pr. Dessert Spoons
800 will buy set of Coffee Spoons.
800 to $500 will buy pair of Table
Spoons.
500 to $50 viii huy a set OF Tea Spoons
5000 viii buy one Doz Forks.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-10-01
The Wisconsin Cer,,r raj Company
ExplOdes a Shell in the Rail-
road Camp.
Advertises Exceedingly Cheap
Excursions From Wisconsin
Points to Chicago,
Withdrawing From the Western
Association When Permission
Is Refused.

MILWAUKEE. Oct. 1.-The Wiscon-
sin Central company exploded another
bomb in the camp of the Western Pas
senger association by notifying Chair
man Caldwell that it will run special
excursion trains from points on its line
in the Fox river valley district to Chi
cago on Oct 8 at a rate of 81 for the
round trip from Stevens Point and 50
from Oshkosh, Fond du Lac and Fox
river valley points. This is rate of
less than cent per mile, and when the
company notified the Northwestern and
st. Paul companies there was an en-
phatic refusal to allow such q rate to
be made. The rules of the passenger
association provide that 10 days notice
must be given i'll the event o. depart
ure from the rules, or a refusal to abide
by the decision of the chairman. Gen.
eral Passenger Agent Pond Immediately
sent in the required notice, which will
expire Oct. s. In the meantime prepar-
ations for the excursions are being
made
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-10-01
SHARKEY MAKES THREATS.
Not Pleased with Corbetts Action De
claring Their Match on.

Not Pleased with Corbett's Action De-
claring Their Match or
DENVER, Oct. Theodore Brown
Of this city received dispatch from
James J. Corbett to the effect that
either of the California clubs having
failed to deposit purse for his fight
with Sharkey, the match is off and he
will now make match with Fitzsim-
mons as soon as possible. When in
formed of this, Sharkey, who is here to
give an exhibition, became very mad
and announced that he would break
Corbett's neck OH sight. Lynch, Shark
ey's manager, says there are plenty of
other clubs willing to offer purse for
the fight, and he was in correspondence
by wire with Corbett during the after
noon, though with what result cannot
be learned.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-10-01
COLORADO MKINLEYITES.

Republ cans Holding -onventioS at Col
ora, springs-Walcott There.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, Oct. L.
Incoming trains brought large crowds
to the Republican Mckinley state
convention and great activity is man
ifested. United States Senator VOL
colt is here, and it is said he will be
temporary chairman of the convention,
and will make a speech. 1t is an
nounced that the state convention
would not meet until :l5 o'clock, in.
stead of 10 q. m, the hour for which
it was called, as the Coliseum would be
occupied during the forenoon with the
congressional convention of the second
district. Judge George w. Allen of
Denver, unless he positively declines,
will be nominated for governor.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-10-01
DAMAGE In PENNSYLVANIA.

Little Telegraph:c Communication and
Very Few Railroad Trains.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. THE storm
did great damage in this state, but
the wires are down in nearly every
direction, and it Is difficult to obtain
reliable information. The storm swept
through the Lebanan valley and did
great damage. North Of Reading there
was also much damage, but no trains
are arriving and there are no wires, con-
seQuently news is not obtainable. The
wires of the Western Union and Postal
telegraph companies and the long dis
tance phone are down in all directions.
The Western Union sent 30 linemen
from this city on early trains through
the state and on the main line south.
Trees are reported blown across the
wires in dozens of localities and groups
of poles were broken off and the wires
strewn along the ground. Between this
city and Baltimore, out of 100 wires
only five are working. South of Balti.
more there is not single wire of any
sort. In this city there was a heavy
downpour OF rain lasting until a. M.
accompanied by high winds. In New
Jersey the storm was also very severe
The fierceness of the storm at Colum.
bia is illustrated by timbers of the
bridge which were carried by the wind
a full mile away The trains on the
Pennsylvania were all late and for sew.
eral hours a wreck at Steelton blocked
all traffic. The waiting shed at that
place was blown down and fell upon
the tracks. The Philadelphia express
ran into it, but without receiving any
serious damage. The entire middle di
vision Of the road is tied up by wash
out at Mill creek.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-10-01
Highest of all in Leavening Streneh-La Report.
R@%:a!l! g! RS%a:&7 RRakiaR&
ABSOLUTELY PURE

leased. George Sutton, 4 cook, was
Iini,red III the wreck, md was not
released Until morning The stceple Of
the New York avenue Presbyterian
church was blown dowh. The tower of
the { RAID Opera House was hurled to
tho sidewalk. Trees on every hand
w"ra uprootad. their branches being
strewn 80 th-ck,y as to form complete
blocka les l.: many places. Some OF
these NCr" r!.de COMPACT with the
addition O. till roofs fr NJ houses, sign
toarGs, Skaters. pieces of fencing and
boxes and larre.s from iE> front of ad-
joining stores.
Powe: House Demol shed.
The storm came up about 10 o'clock
p. IN. A few minutes after 10, the
wind struck the city with full force,
the rain following Immediately. About
IL o'clock, crash that could be heard
q mile away told those in its vicinity
that the Metropolitan railroad power
house on -Four and Half street had
fallen in. All the houses within half a
block were shaken to their foundations,
iIiltl III Il 1c" Ihiuutto TIC SlICttS WcIe
;ull of scared people running to the
scene. Then it was found that the
whole road shed, walls and roof had
gone down in a tangled mass of iron
girders and bricks. Seven men were
at work in the building at the time it
fell in. and as they heard the cracking
of the roof, which was of tin, they ran
out " the structure just in time to save
their lives.
Four Killed at Alexandria.
The storm ,.latively was more severe
in Alexandra, Va, than III Washing
ton. There were four fatalities and
three persons more or less injured.
Alexandria churches suffered severely.
The First Baptist was completely de-
molished; St. Elmo Baptist was also
wrecked and Roberts chapel lost its
spire. Nearly every business block in
town was more or less damaged, and
hundreds of private houses lost their
roofs. The loss in and around Alex
andria is estimated at $4OO, 200.