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Evening journal., 1891-08-13
r. J sATTERF leAo KILLED.
The Chief Witness in tine Dean Inauest
Meets a Horrible Death

The Chief Witness in tine Dean Inauest
Meets Horrible Death.
X. J. SatterEsld, % years old, married
freight brakeman on the p. w. q b
railroad, was killed by the cars at Sud.
lersyille. Md yesterday afternoon at /
o'clock.
The deceased lived with his wife and
three children at No. $40 Church street
in this city.
When he met death he was on a freight
train on the X. & Q A. road A car in
the rear Of the caboose had been cut off
from the train for the purpose Of run.
ming it On siding. The train was pull.
ing out at rapid pace in order to pass
the switch In time TO throw it and run
the car ON she siding
Sattsrheld sagnalled that the car had
been cut OF, and Immediately afterward
stumbled. He fell from the riding car
immedisteiy in front of the car that was
being shifted and before he could get ont
OF the way Of the car, 1t ran over him
The upper part of his chest was crushed
IN and both arms cut off. He died in.
staltly
An inquest was held immediately at
Sudlersville, by the coroner. The iurv
returned o verdict of accidental death
Eas goung women of Sudlersvills strewed
the remains with floral tributes.
The renains arrived in this CITY at
7.l0 o'clock last evening, and were taken
to the morgue, Subsequently they were
removed to his home where his gtisf
stricken wife awaited them.
Satter6eld was oOrn in Milford and had
been employed on the road but three
years. Previous to that time he was a
travelling salesman, and his acquaint-
ance was Heeessarily large He had many
friends all over the Peninsula. He was
member Of Division No 1913. o. r. II
Minqua Tribe, o. R. M., and the Shield
of Honor.
A strange thiag in connection with his
death 1s that he, as middle brakeman. was
the principal witness In the inquest heli
on the remains of g. y Dean, the Farm
hurst victim His statements before the
eoroner's jury were marked by unusual
i-s0iii6 vncr, ana caused much favorable
comment. His brother, who resides in
Phiiadelphia, sustained compound frae
ture Of his leg in the accident which oe
eurred at Charlestown, Nd. july 90
when an engine and several cars went
through defective culvert.
Evening journal., 1891-08-13
WHERE TO PUT THE MONEY.
Specifications For Lighting the City Cor
sidered--An OhlcisI's salary RaIaed.

Specifications For Lighting the City Con-
sidcred-An ohicfs1's salary Raised.
The directors OF the Street aud Sewer
Department were divided in their opinion
last evening as to whether the Security
Trust and Safe Deposit Company, or the
Equitable Guarantee and Trust Company
was the better institution in which to
deposit the $1,000 appropriation for
the improvement of the streets of VIII
mington. Mr Carpenter favored the
former, and moved that tie money be
placed with that company, but his mo
tion found no seconder, and consequently
fell through Mr.. Gawthrop then moved
that the Equitable Guarantee and Trust
Company be made the depository. This
was seconded by Mr.. Chambers and agreed
to.
The board also considered the new spec
itications for lighting the streets and
agreed to receive proposals up to the
evening Of September l. The proposals
will be for gas and electricity beginning
January /, 1892 There ara nov $40 gas
lights, 33 arc electric lights and 1882 in
ca andescent lights ia the city. The bidder
must give a seeurity bond for 81 600 and
the contractor a contract bond for S5. 600
for the faithful performance of his duty.
A bill Of ] Frank Ball for $500 for ser
vices rendered as attorney in the Flanns-
gan and Anderson case was allowed.
The board took no action on the com
plant Of residents Of Orange street. be
tween Second and Third, about the over
dow OF Sbattoir offal in.o the basement
kitchens.
To the street commissioner was re-
ferred communication from the Board
of Health complaining of pool of stag.
nant water on lot on Seventh avenue.
The salary Of Assistant Engineer Theo-
dore A. Leisen was increased from $75 to
800 month
Several other matters OF a rou inc char
acter were considered sitter which tine
board adjourned
Evening journal., 1891-08-13
TWO vlcrIMs OF Tne RAIL.
Two Maryland Men Run over BY Tn
Cars.-One KILLED.

@N~ MhE9AAnu men kun over BY The
cars.-One Killed.
SALISBURY, ND, Aug. 12.-Josept
J. Hsyman, a prominent local Republican
politician of Wicomlco county, Md was
killed last night near his home by being
run over by special train from Ocesn
City, Md, to Cape Charles, Va Mr..
Hayman had been to Salisbury during
the day comforting wits the party
managers, and left on the 10 10 Balti-
more and Eastern Shore express for
Ocean City. His home is at Parsonsbury.
but instead Of getting off there he went
on to Pittsville, four miles further east
and started to walk back 1t is supposed
he became tired and sat down on the rail
and dropped into slumber. When the
Baltimore and Eastern Shore train
reached Ocean City the New York. Phila
delphia and Norfolk special left, coming
towards Salisbury II was this train
which killed Mr.. Hsyman.
Mr.. Henderson from Crisfeld. Nd
met with tne misfortune to have one OF
his legs cut of and the other badly
crushed by shifting train at Ocean City
to-day. He was seen by one Of the
brakeman to attempt to pass from one
coach to another while they were being
uncoupled, and commanded to stop. but
refused TO do so, and the train parted
just In time to throw the unfortunate
man under the weels II is Thought that
he will recover by having both legs am
putated at the knee Mr.. Henderson
Is about So years Of age, and has no
family.
Evening journal., 1891-08-13
DIED IN CALIFORNIA.
MISS Je0nie 4. Lyman of Newport, Dead
In eouthern California.


Miss JeOnie 4. lyman of Newport. Dead
In soutnern California.
News has been received In this citv
that Miss Jennie L, Lyman, % years old
who has been In California since the
early part Of May for the benefit OF her
health, died at San Jacinto, Cal last
Sunday. The cause of her death was
consumption. The deceased was we'll.
known M this community. Sbs
was daughter of James K and Eliza
beth Lyman, both deceased Mrs Seymour
II. MecannoD, No 615 Jefferson street Is
her sistsr and ex City Solicitor William T.
Lyman IS her cousin After the death of
her parents she lived with her brother
Thomas d. Lyman, near Newport.
On May 8, m company with her brother
and Mrs. Wilson, her nurse, she left
this city for Los Angeles, California.
when they arrived there the brother and
sister separated, she going on to San
Jacinto with her nurse. While there
sne was taken worse and sank
rapidly As soon as the news reached
thls city arrangements were made to
nrlng the body on East, but owing to
tne brother having left Los Angeles and
kilograms falling to reach persons in
tended, there has been much delay
Evening journal., 1891-08-13
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.


Joseph A. Hsgsn is at Niagara Falls.
Miss Ella coverdale is visiting friends
In smyrna
Miss Name o'Neill is sojourning at
Atlantic City.
r. T. Cam Of Kirkwood was in vii
mington yesterday.
nj. d Morrison OF Wyoming was in
this city yesterday
DR.. Nathan Pratt of Milford was In
this city yesterday.
Register In Chaussry Charles H. bic
Whorter is at Port Penn
Miss Brady and Miss Msud Brady are
at the Osbourne, Atlantic City.
Misses Maggie and Dolly McGinnis
are visiting friends in this city.
Misses Jeny and Aggie Mcgee are
spending two weeks In Bristol, Pa.
+. James Hall Of Hillington. Nd, was
In Wilmington yesterday afternoon.
James Drabble aud wife OF Philadel-
phia are visiting relatives ia this city.a
Misses Celia Callahan and Ella Duffy
have gone 70 Atlantic City for two
weeks.
Misses Sadie Johnston aud Laura
Doughten are visiting Miss Fannie Curry
at Yorklyn.
William Mccoy and w H Carey win
leave on Monday for two weeks stay in
Atlantic City.
Mrs NJ. R. Osborne and Mrs, S. II.
Baker have returned from q two weeks
trip to New Jersey
Mr.. and Mrs. John Plunkett and
niece. Miss Kate Harmey, are guests at
the Stockton, Atlantic City
George Mclaughlin and wife. Miss
Eva Kitchen and Miss Annie Cornwall
are rusticating at Atlantic City.
Mrs. Niles Barrett and children, Miss
Susan Smith and Miss Name Hammett
are at Brandywine Summit camp.
Miss Emma Blekta left ON Wednesday
to join her sister, Miss Lillian, at Atlantic
City for the remainder OF the season.
Miss Lillian and Florence Culbert are
enjoying the sea breeze for two weeks at
the Fenimore Hotel, Asbury Park, n j.
The family of Rrothonatory Peter A.
Horty is soiourning at Atlantic City.
During their absence Mr. Horty is
making additions and improvements TO
his dwelling house
Evening journal., 1891-08-13
nHxrrn-


-, BEND LL.-In this city this MORNING
lhomas Bendall. in the 5lst year of his age
,neiatyes and friends are respectfully in
ylted 70 attend the funeral from his late resi-
aaehee, NO 1863 PsnnsylvaDia avenu. on Safur-
u'.y aLtsrnoon, August 1'th. at 2 O'Clock. In
Nsrnlent * Mount salem Come cry.
n, ii3,,1HEltf YIN this cltyon the gth instant
Anonlae Dohefty. in hfs 37th year.
loNTHER. Near Green Hu chnrcb ov.
IN the sd year OF Her age - = s''oAs
% .Dl',Nlh,iLL. On August II, 1891. FlizabAtb
y Os11,n,elil, ~, wire q ceor g O'Neill
Ike relatives and friends OF the famflv arc
respecIuiiy invited TO attend the funeral IN
FRIDAY morning. at o'clock. from, tha raS5
services at 81. Peters. Proc cathedral. 0e''
IpBlN. ~ In this city. August IA HANNAH.
year Of her age. - eH7 "oe"
:, WILLIAMS On gust Js, Augusta wa
Hsms, In her 14th year. N''A "h-
Relatives and friends Of the family ara 80
spsettully invited 10 attend the funeral ~,
rlaay morning at 8 o'clock, from the reei-
1enes ai or r.. II Ryan. her brother-fn-lag No
i,~t y :, vest Third str ai Services al ST. Panlss
Cemetery. "a
Evening journal., 1891-08-13
A.EATAL RAlLaoAp cRossINa.
Numerous Lives Lost At That PoIn,
The DANGER TardIlx Acknowledged

Numerous Lives Lost At That Point
The Danger rardily Acknowledged.
The dangerous character of Madison
street crossing has from time to time
heen demonstrated by number of un-
fortunates who have lost their lives
there. The spot seems to be an objective
point both for weak minded persons and
those whose reasoning powers have been
temporarily taken away by over indnl.
gence In the fatal cup, so that nearly
e-half of all the lives lost on the rail.
road about this city during the past
year were sacrificed at or near the Nadi
son street crossing
The dangerous character OF the place
has often been brought to the attention
both of the city officials and the directors
OF the Wilmington and Northern rail
road, and petitions asking for gates at
that spot were also sent ia but there
seemed to be ever conflict Of opinion as
TO who were the proper parties to attend
to. the matter and so the project Of
carrying out the recommendations of the
petitioners was never entered into
Last winter one Of these petitions was
sent to City Council, but that BODY did
not deem itself the proper functienaries
TO look after the matter. aud the petition
was referred 60 the Street and Sewer
Directors, and was never after heard
from. In the meantime many deaths
have occurred at the fatal crossing, aud
the Street and Sewer Directors have at
length been aroused from their uncon-
cern by the sacrifice Of human lives that
Is perpetually going on there.
Steps were taken at last nights meet.
ing Of the Street and Sewer Department
to 60 about the matter, and the secre
tary Of the board was instructed to
communicate with the Wilmington and
Northern Railroad Company. with the
view Of bringing about a conference
between the two bodies, during which
some method might be devised TO keep
the public of the crossing and prevent
such serious loss OF life ia the future
Whether the conference will have the
desired result is a question In which the
public are intensely Interested, and the
outcome of the matter will be earnestly
watched by all who wish to see stop
put to the human butcheries which have,
through the negligence of somebody,
been allowed to 90 ON unnoticed.
Evening journal., 1891-08-13
storm Notes

A portion Of the roof Of Troop p ar.
mory was torn OF by the wind yesterday
afternoon
The telegraph wires which were tenn
porarily deranged during the storm were
In working order a few hours later.
Robert O. Fraim narrowly escaped
being crashed by y falling tree as he
stood opposite the door Of his house
watching the storm.
The temperature fell 90 degrees in
storm.
Several streets which had been dam
aged BY recent storms were again torn
Hp yesterday afternoon.
The new organ factory being built for
John Brown by Contractor Joseph s.
dunlap. at Ninth and Dupont streets
was badly damaged. Portions Of the
brick sides, 60x35 feet were blown awav
and 1t will take several weeks 70 make
the necessary repairs.
The Blue Rose Social Club will hold
It's NTH anns4l picnic in Squirrel run
woods Saturday afternoon and evening,
August 16 O.
Evening journal., 1891-08-13
EEearaIonists sbaksn un.

The Wilmington excursionists who
went TO Cape May on the steamer Repub.
nc yesterday had a fair example Of 4
lie on the ocean wave" while the
steamer was enroute for the Breakwater
When near the works heavy storm Of
wind and rain came up, rocking the biz
steamer violently and blowing every
thing from the deck and frightening ali
the female passengers, so that Captain
Quicksall had to turn his boat towards
the point. The storm was SO sudden
that it nearly created a panic. At the
regular leaving time the big steamer
started on the home trip, and the excur.
sionists were glad TO get in safer place
than on the ocean in q storm.
Evening journal., 1891-08-13
Takon From ] Corner-stone.
Srecial Correspondence FvpnInn To,,n,,

Special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER Aug. Yesterday Afternoon
some Of the members Of the Baptist
Church, removed the cornerstone Of tbs
old church, which was built in 1850 IN
the leeden box, 6xl0, was found some
very old relics, among them being old
continental money, a sixty-fve dollar
note, and other notes Of various sums.
Other things Of interest were also found.
but being almost deeaYed, could not be-
distinguished. The old church has been
sold to Chief Justice Comegys. which il
is said is TO be used as an Episcopal Mis-
sion.
A large number Of persons left here to-
day for Bowers Beach. it being big
Thursday
Evening journal., 1891-08-13
LAST EDITION
a STANTON BARN BURNED.
William seRtbgate's old Building strnck
by Lightning and Totally Dastroved.

William seRtbgate's Old Building strnck
by Lightning and Totally Destroyed.
The barn of William Southgate. a
well known farmer, living lust north Of
stanton village, was destroyed by FIRE
yesterday. The structure was an old
one and valued at $4,000. It
was struck by lightning at the beginning
OF the rain storm at 80 o'clock yester-
day afternoon, and within two minutes
afterwards II was enveloped in flames
Neighbors for miles around were
soon on the scene and after rescuing
all the live stock and most Of the agrieul-
tural implements ia the bui ding they
were obliged TO devote all their efforts
to saving tho out buildings All
OF this seasons crops. including
wheat, hay and oats were consumed.
The total loss is said to be $3. 500, on
which there is said TO be small in
suranee The FIRE attracted several hun
dred people during the afternoon.
NEARLY 100 chickens and other fouls had
taken refuge in the barn when
the storm came up and these
were roasted to death. The diving hens
shrieksd wildly and few about with their
bodies envoloped In flames.
Evening journal., 1891-08-13
SIC Assaulted a BOY

A brutal assault was committed ON
little boy in front OF the Kent Iron and
Hardware Company, at Second and Shin
ley streets. this afternoon. by an en-
ploye OF the place. A rope used as A
pulley was suspended outside the place
which smother boy began 20 play with.
fhe brutal employe rushed from the
place and kicked the ficst boy he met in
the side. hurting him severely. The boy
Went on crying and threatening to be
even With his asssiIant.
Evening journal., 1891-08-13
Ehs Was In searcn Or Aurn.t

Nellie Churchill, 25O-pound specimen
Of womanhood, marched along Front
street about o'clock last evening. Her
step was little unsteady and her gar
ments did not give just indications OF
careful adjustment. Yet. notwithstand
ing that the shipysrds had let out their
contents of human beings but lttle
attention was paid to her At Front and
West streets she accosted reporter and
without q preliminary hicough said
Say Can y-y-y-you tell m-me
where Au-Au-August- -hicough"-the
sentence was not finished, her head fell
forward and the reporter skipped with
out having exhibited enough politeness
to reply to her question, although she
called after him that she considered him
gentleman. She started in search of
August" down toward Tatnsll. where
she turned to the railroad, but Officer
Scott was close behind her and in few
minutes she was in the police station.
She was fined 81 and costs this morning.
and as she may have to 60 TO New Castle
It will probably be twenty days before
she finds August
Evening journal., 1891-08-13
a Sudden YYalkinr un.

One Of the peculisrities OF human ma.
ture is to ask question that is exceed
ingly foolish. For instance, if one sees
a friend knocked down by a coal cart the
first question that one is apt TO ask is
did you get knocked down." At Troost
Park last evening a gentleman was
standing on the edge Of the lake when he
slipped and fell in. Naturally his tenn
per was at white heat. He gIared
about savagely, when stranger who was
standing by and who had seen the acci
dent asked, 'Did you fall INF" The fellow
paused, and while his eyes were snspping
tre remarked sarcastically, "No, didn't
fall Ia. The lake walked up on me. -
Kansas City Times.
Evening journal., 1891-08-13
Did Not Recognize His Friends.

The champion sleep walker story comes
from Fort Dodge, Iowa Here it is
Henry Lynn. Lvermore farmer, arose
in a somnambulistie trance at an early
hour yesterday and walked feighteen
miles before he awoke II was nearly
noon when the sleeper came TO his
senses and found that he was ploddsng
along the highway near Algona. Several
neighbors met the man during bis long
tramp and exchanged greetings with
MIN, nevertheless he was not aroused
Evening journal., 1891-08-13
He Never was in Court BEFORE.

Effie LeRue, John Archer and Martha
Jenkins, colored were charged this
morning with the larceny Of a watch
from James Alexander, a white man
fresh from the country When Alex
ander mounted the witness stand Mr..
Curtis asked:
"Did these parties steal watch from
your
The Witness-"ob, have got the
watch yet
did you get it bRckf'
4 have it still.
What were the circumstances con-
nected with this larceny
II did not have any circumstances.
A big laugh gree ted this answer. and
even the judge could not keep his face
straight.
when did this robbery take placer"
"0n the street,
But whenf"
"0h, don't know"
What did you Loser?
Money. I"
"How muehg'
Several dollars"
Don't you know how msny7"
II never was ia court before
Don't you know what I'm asking
your
20, I've my watch all the time
did these parties rob your
II don't know.
Were you drunkf"
mo. 3"
Chief Blaekburn-''This man came
here and complained about having been
robbed on the street. and had Sergeant
Stuart arrest these parties"
Mr.. Curtis-"Do you know this defend
gnts2"
Witness think they went into
my pockets but they did not get nav
watch
Judge Ball could contain himself no
longer SO he ordered their discharge
Gentlemen I never was in court be-
fore, said the green countryman as he
left the stand and everybody believed
Evening journal., 1891-08-13
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For indigestion and foul stomach, take
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For all sick and nervous headaches,
take Lemon Elixir.
Ladies', for natural and thorough or
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DIR. Mozley's Lemon Elixir will not fai
you in any of the above named diseases
all Of which arise from torpid or dis
eased liver, stomach, kidneys or bowels.
Prepared only by DR.. II. MOTLEY, At
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gists,
Evening journal., 1891-08-13
The Charles MulIin Company

Arguments in the case Of the Cbarlas
Mullin Company. on the application of
Bradford and Vandegrift, solicitors for
the Keen. Sutterlee Company leather inn
porters Of Philadelphia. for the appoint
ment OF reselver, were to have been
heard to-day, but by mutual agreement
the matter was postponed until Santems
Der. 1t is said that in the meantime Mr.
Mullin contemplates making a settle.
ment with his creditors aud continninv
business, .
Evening journal., 1891-08-13
Delaware Loan to Dissolve.

The stockholders Of the crippled Della
ware Loan A association held another meet.
ing last night This was held at the
Office Of Hawkins & Co. Resolutions OF
dissolution pursuant to the law govern
ing such cases we're passed Only a
small number of shareholders were
present. Dissolution has been the watch
word of the shareholders for
several months, as they says there Is no
possible chance for the loan to regain its
former standing.
Evening journal., 1891-08-13
IN. Seyro ca,,.u.

The trustees Of the colored college met In
Dover on Tuesday evening and made an
necessary arrangements for taking pos.
session ot the Drew farm, recently bur
chased Tor the college site. The old man
aion house viii be remodeled. The Hrst
and second hoora will be used as recita
uon rooms and library The third floor
VIII be used as dormitory. AEdwelinr
house will be built for the use OF the
president, as well as work shop and a
hot house
Evening journal., 1891-08-13
Through a weak Tres tie.

Last evening a mixed train was
wrecked on the Pomeroy & Newark
branch of the Pennsylvania railroad al
Chambers meadow, three or four Males
above Newark, and near Thompson sta
tion. The wreck was caused by the
collapse Of weak trestle over White
Clay creek. The engine and one or two
cars were badly damaged, but nobody
injured,
Evening journal., 1891-08-13
penth OF miss rpiliinm.

Augusta Williams, IA years old, sister.
in-iaw OF e. e, Ryan of No. 1924 West
Third street, died at her home yesterday
AFTERNOON. Her funeral will be held to.
morrow. High mass will be celebrated
IN 81. Pauls Q. Church. Interment
IN New Cathedral Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1891-08-13

OLD LADY-Is this good fly-paper
Boy-Yes. ma am, best there is Old
Lady-Will 1t catch filess Boy-Itli
catch EN- better than the centre.felder Of
the Rocheatere. Old Lady (who read.
the papers)-I'll look at some other kind
Young man. Judge
Evening journal., 1891-08-13

There are lots OF people who are pnt.
ting their savings In "Crestonp lots, as a
mouth.
Evening journal., 1891-08-13

Register of Wills Cooch has granted
letter of administration upon the estate
Of Joseph Lampiskia, late of Wilmington
hundred to Rose Lampiskia.
Evening journal., 1891-08-13
wlminwton clearing House.

The exchanges of the Wilmington banks
at the clearing house to-day were: Total,
Sill, 764 AZ: balance al, 5000.
Evening journal., 1891-08-13

Ifyou want TO make money call az 719
Market street any Tuesday evening and
get map and prices on "Creston lots
then buy. S'
Evening journal., 1891-08-13

NOTlCE.-I, FRANK j. NIEDERMAIER,
~ the tenant and occupant 81 the house
situated az the northeast corner Of Fourth and
!. Lom bard streets: In the. Fourth ward
ln the city OF Wilmington. county
or New Castle and State Of Delaware,
IN compliance with the requirements Of the
acts OF the General Assembly in such case
made and provided do hereby give notice
that shall apply Ia writing to the Court OF
General ses sions OF the Peace and jail De-
livery OF the state OF Delaware. ia and FOR
New Castle County. on Monday. the 2lst day
said court, for license for said house ~ Al
Inn & r tavern. for the sale therein OF intor
eating liquors In less quantities than one
quart, " be drunk on the premises, and the
loi owing respectable citizens OF said ward
~ least twelve OF whom are substantial
lreeholders Of said ward, recommend the
said application VIZ.
Evening journal., 1891-08-13
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