davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-31
AN EXCITING FIRE.
Occupants of New York Apartment
unnse Iinye To Ely for Their Lives.

House nave TO Fly lOr ineir Lives.
New York, Dec. 2S. Fire broke out
at 8 o'clock, this morning, in the
"Lorena," an eight-story apartment
house at Third avenue and Twenty
seventh street, occupied by % families,
several Of whom are theatrical people.
The fire spread with great rapidity.
The tenants on the four lower stories
were able to escape by the main stair
way, but those on the floors above were
obliged to seek refuge by the fire escapes
or ascend to the roof where they crossed
on an iron ladder to the roof of Straiton
'& Storms cigar factory.
Mr.. Fish, who discovered the fire,
was obliged to abandon everything and
had only time to save his wife and chill
dren. The other tenants were also
obliged to abandon every thing, and
many of them were forced to fly in
their night clothes. Many of the
women were aided to descend the lad
ders by the firemen. Some were partly
overcome by smoke, but all finally got
out in safety.
During the excitement thieves entered
the building and Mrs. Avery, one Of the
tenants, had Il pocket book containing
$536 stolen, while Mr.. Hutchins and
Mr.. Appleton, also tenants, each lost q
gold watch.
The origin of the fire is not known,
but it is thought to have been caused by
defective fiue. The loss to the occu.
pants Of the building by fire and water
is estimated at $4,000. The damage To
the building, which is owned by Straiton
y Storm, is estimated at $4,000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-31

DUBLIN, Dec. 24.-Contrary to general
expectation the election in Waterford City
yesterday, to fill the vacancy in the House
of Commons caused by the death of Mr..
Richard Power, passed off without any
serious disturbance of the peace.
Both the MeCarthyites and Parnellites
worked hard all day in the interests of
their respective candidates, and though
there we're many wordy arguments over
doubtful voters, vet as whole the cleo
ton was remarkably quiet.
The McCarthyites were confident of vic
tory, even going so far as to say how much
their majority would be. The official an
nouncement made this morning, however,
shows that they were overconiident and
that the Parnellites have won the seat.
This is the first bye.eleeton won by that
section of the Irish party since the split in
the party occurred and they are of course
correspondingly iubilant.
The returns of the election show that
Mr.. John Il, Redmond, Parnellite, received
1,725 votes, and Mr.. Michael Davitt, Nc
CarthyitA. ,22y, majority Of 496 votes for
the Parneilite candidate At the last cleo.
ton Mr.. Power was returned without OPP
position.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-31
CAUGHT ~ 4 MARSH.
The Dobbins Burglar Was Caught in a
Marsh by Robert Biggers, Colored,

Credit for the arrest and apprehen-
sion Of the thief who hurglari2ed Dir.
Dobbins' house is due to Robert Big
gers, the colored servant at Mr. Robin
sons house on the Newport road. On
Christmas Day Robert Robinson, one
of the bookkeepers at the Central Bank,
went into the barn and found an um-
brella with DR. Dobbins name OH il.
Other articles We're discovered and MIR.
Robinson took all the things into the
house.
Next day Biggers, the colored servant,
was entering the barn when he found
the thief in one of the stalls. The man
muttered something about "just taking
a rest when he quickly turned and
vaulted through window u feet from
the ground. Biggers gave chase, follow
ing his man to u swamp close by. The
thief rushed in almost to his hips in the
water Biggers just stood quiet and
waited. At length the man got tired OF
the cold water and came out. Biggers
Immediately arrested him, brought him
p the police station and gave him up.
Detective Hawkins then went out to the
Robinson house and gathered up the re-
malnder of the stolen goods.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-31
MONAGHAN TURNS UP.
He is in sydney, Australia, and Will Sool
be on His Way Home.


WEST CHESTER, Pa, Dec 27.-That
K. Jones Monaghan, the missing Chester
county lawyer, is in sydney, Australia,
there is no longer doubt.
The state department at Washington
has had charge of the inquiry for a
week past and tonight James Mona
CHAN, the missing mans brother, re-
ceiyed the following telegram from Hon.
William F. Wharton, first assistant Sec
rotary Of State: "Have received advice
from consul at Sydney saying r. Jones
Monaghan is here. Makes no secret of
his identity"
This is not what the friends of
Monaghan wanted to know so much as
to the missing mans condition. The
last cable to them from Sidney, signed,
X. Jones Monaghan, seemingly endeav.
ored to impress upon them his identity.
He named his children and called his
wife by the name used only by him.
James Monaghan went to Washington
last Monday and interviewed Secretary
Wharton in relation to the matter. The
secretary promised to cable the consuls
at Melbourne and Sidney, and to report
all information reached
In his interview Mr.. Monaghan said
that his brother was probably out of his
mind, and the Secretary in cabling the
coEsuls might have suggested the theory
that he was making an effort to conceal
his identity.
In his cable to his wife Jones Mona.
CHAN asked for $500. Tonight James
Monaghan telcgraphed Secretary Whar
ton for particulars as to how is best tc
forward the money, which will be sen
as soon as possible Upon this it is OK
pected that Jones will return to hi,
/ home.
A letter is expected to arrive her,
early next week-about the 2Sth--fron
OByrne, who sent the cable of Decem
her 9th, which said that X. Jone
Monaghan was better; that letter ha,
been sent.
1t is calculated that letter will Civ
some interesting details as to his dis
appearance,
Mrs. Monaghan has never doubte,
that her husband was alive and woul,
eventually be found. She is now yer
anxious to have the money requested b
him sent.
1t was only through the urgent advic
Of his friends that she was dissuade
from sending it after the arrival of til
cablegram asking for il.
The $500 will now be sent, probabl
through the state department to I'll
consul at sydney, and Mr. Monagha
VIII be on his way home before man
DAYS,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-31
READY FOR rns .DEL1So UENTs.
The Delinquent County Tax Collectors
WIN Start Out on Their Mission on Sat-


ne nenhlueh. County FAX oonec.ors
WI. s'af' ou' On ihe'r "'ss''h on sat
" n,
me ue'l Fri1e county saa co.,ec.ors
sur. out sluay neA.' OF more eAaSViy,
na.u,aay trliuay peihS iesai noiaayJ
IN i i.. Molh o. coiiec.lnS .ne ou.-
ssanuihe pfopei'y anu poiA-"Aes oae
we county
Inc - men, one lor cacn nunorea,
saot aaoh ~, 4 rastad ,,,;th ~, ,,s,,,.s
oo s ~ Iaw o AZ ~ oa ~ r. ~ ~
I Soa.nn ~ g" VI wy county ooi-
ise'oi'
THE DELINQUENCY COLLECTORS.
The delinquent county tax collectors
have all been appointed but in three
hundreds. They are as follows:
Brandywine-Jacob X. Handy.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ]. Sturgeon.
Mill Creek-Henry +. Dnrnal.
White Clay Creek. W. Donaldson.
Pencader--William Q. Bigger.
he'd Lion--J. ii. 5. Gam.
St Georges. f. McWhorter.
Appoqulnimink-Not yet appointed.
Blackbird-Not vet appointed.
New Castle-Not yet appointed.
Wilmington-George J. Fink.
The law does not compel the collector
to call at the domicile of the delinquent.
But he can press for the debt by legal
process Immediately, or at any time
after having given the due notice. But
it is extremely likely that the collector
will call on the debtors, as by law he is
entitled to commission Of 10 per cent
on all collections over So, and to 20 per
cent on all collections of So and under.
FINE COUNTY COLLECTION.
The total county tax levy was S225..
600. of this County Collector Dickey
has banked all but about s45 900, which
of course, is the sum the delinquent tax
collectors will now attempt TO handle.
The amount collected and banked this
fiscal year by Mr.. Dickey shows a reali.
cation for the Levy Court treasury 81
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-31

Newpostal cards were issued Tuesday,
There are two sizes, large and small,
though they sell for the same price, one
cent. The larger card measures about
Axe inches and is of buff-colored card
board with black lettering and stamp.
The engraved inscriptions are all at the
head of the card on the address side.
The stamp--a medallion of General
Grant, framed with wreath of laurel
is on the extreme right, instead of the
centre, as with the old cards. The words
"United States of America" are in
raised capitals enclosed by ornamental
framework. Above this inscription APP
pear the words, Postal Gard One Cent?
in small capitals and beneath it the
legendary caution, "1his side is for adj
dress only"
The smaller card is quite diminutive
and hardly one-half as large as the
other. The lettering is blue on white
card. There is much ornamental scroll
work around the inscriptions and the
legend, postal Card One Gent, on the
extreme top, is parted by tiny Amer
lean shield.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-31
MONDAY RoBBERr.
Earnest Hen,icrer Brutaiiy Attacked and
Beaten-- Fears Exist as to His Recovery.

hSAiob an w ftih htt0fcrF.
Ernest Ilcnderer, machinist em
ployed ut the Belts machine shops, is
lying in precarious condition at his
home, No. 500 West Second street. He
was suddenly attacked from behind by
Il trio Of roughs at Fourth and Walnut
streets at noon Friday. The attempt
was made to rob him. His gold watch
was snatchcd from his pocket and the
chain broken. IIenderer was fearfully
beaten and kicked. lie was carried home
unconscious and passed the night in a
delirious condition. Grave fears exist as
to his recovery. He is in extreme pain
this morning. He was struck with u
brick over the left eye. The back of his
head was gashed and several stitches
had to be inserted. 1t is feared that the
mans brain is affected. An effort was
made to send him to one of the hos
pitfalls, but his friends feel themselves
able to take full care Of him. 1t is Hen
derer's wish also to stay at home.
His chief assailant is supposed to be
q man named William Thompson. Yes
terday evening Officer Floyd picked up
a 42-calibre pistol in the locality where
tho assault took place. Hendercr is n
quiet man and an Industrious machinisi
whose character is that he would give
offence to no one. The whole story in
dicates an audacious attempt at noon
day robbery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-31

Beishazar outdono by an Ohio Komancer
"a Strange Incidcnt AID what Did II
Moan? v. L---

Beishazar outdono by an Ohio Komnncer
"a Strange Incidont AID What Did 1t
Mean?
MEcnANIcsDuRG, ONO, Dec. H.
Midway between this place and the
neighboring village of Catawba a some-
thing ghostly has been creating stir.
The house is upon the Springfield pike,
and is u Incorporating two-story frame
of modern architecture. 1t is in the
interior of this house that the ghostly
scenes arc enacted. The last person
who occupied the house with his family
was gentleman by the name of Prem
tiss, but himself and family remained
no longer than they could help. A
little child of Mr.. Prentiss died, and
several of the intimate friends of the
family were sitting up with the remains.
This occasion afforded the first intima-
ton Of ghostly visitant about the
premises.
1t was about IL o'clock at night, and
the occupants of the room sat doing
from their vigil, when, with II muflled
exclamation, one of the ladies arose
from the chair, and, with a trembling
hand, pointed toward one Of the walls
Of the room. Seemingly hand OF fire
had suddenly appeared upon the wall.
The hand first appeared near the cell
Ing, but did not remain motionless. With
the index finger again pressed against
the papered wall, the hand moved
downward until the floor was reached.
1t then returned to the ceiling and back
again, making six perpendicular visits
| downward and upward, after which IL
disappeared and was seen no more that
night.
What it meant no one could tell or
conjecture. Upon examining the wall
where the hand had travelled another
strange sight was disclosed. Lines, the
width OF an average adult finger, were
| upon the wall in the track the fiery
finger had pursued, and along each line
the wall paper appeared as though
scared with rcd-hot iron. II is not
ascertained whether any unaccountablc
noise occurred during the mannuvres OF
the mysterious hand, as the living occu-
pants Of the room fed in terror. AL.
though the house is not now occupied, il
is supposed that the hand Of fire is still
| at work, MS visitors to the house during
the day notice additional tracks where
il is supposed the hand has travelled and
the same scared appearance of the wall
paper.
How long the mysterious proceedings
will continue is, of course, unknown
but at the present time it appears as
though the hand of fire is going to leave
It's mark upon every inch Of paper or
! the wall
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-31
COWBOYS ON a LARK.

They Held Up Train. Bounced Chi
cago Drummer who Wore u Dicer and
Rod Crayat, and Made the Ladies
Sing.
SAN ANTONIO, TEX, Dec. ga half
dozen cowboys took possession Of the
south-bound passenger train on the In
ternational & Great Northern road, 40
miles north of here, Lash night.
They boarded the train at Buda sta
ton, and their first act was to force a
Chicago drummer off the moving train
because he wore a red cravat and high
silk hat. They then continued their
deprcdations by making number of
young ladies in the Pullman car sing
for them. They enforced all their de-
mands with drawn pistols. They ruled
the train for 20 miles, when they stepped
off at way station.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-31

Pensions have been granted to the fol-
lowing Delawareans: Original, Joshua b.,
Spencer; increase, William Houck.
A sneak thief entered Grace Church par
sonage carly on Thursday morning, while
Rev. John Y. Dobbins, d. d., and Mrs.
Dobbins were asleep, and relieved the
house OF large quantity of valuable
clothing.
William Burrier, whose eyesight was
impaired by an accident which occurred at
the Diamond State iron works several
weeks ago, had the optic successfully re
moved at the Wills Eye Hospital In Phila-
delphia on Wednesday last
Detective George Hatton has received
from y. T. Hance,a well-known lawyer and
also postmaster of Detroit, Mich, hand
some Christi mas souvenir in the shape of d
gold scarf pin, set with 10 pearls. Mr..
Hance was formerly resident Of this city
John Dougherty. an Italian, living at
Sixth and Scott Streets was struck in the
mouth with brick by another Italian on
Saturday night and seriously injured. His
nose was also broken. DR.. John G. Fahey
repaired the fracture and pronounce.
Dongherty out Of danger. His asssilant
has not been arrested.
The directors of the Delaware railroat
laye declared the usual semi-annual divi
dend Of per cent on the capital stocl
payable on and after January I'd, 1892, n
the office Of the treasurer in Dover. Check,
| for Wilmington stockholders will he lef
| for distribution with j. Y. Carlisle & Co.
No. 3o3 Market street, Wilmington.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-31
CRUSHED TO DEATH.


CHICAGO, Dec. 29.-By the falling Of
derrick which was being used to hoist
heavy timbers INTO position of the Elec-
tric Building at the Worlds Fair
grounds, two carpenters, Andrew John
son and John Allore, were crushed to
death last night. Their bruised aud
mangled bodies were dragged from the
wreck of the fallen derrick by other
workmen on the building and taken to
the Hyde Park morgue.
johnson came to Chicago from Phila-
delphia several months ago for the pur-
pose of obtaining work on the Worlds
Fair buildings. He was single man
and the residence of his relatives, If he
has any, is not known. Allore is a
married man and his family lives in
Canada, whence he came.
1t is not known where Allore boarded,
but 1t is ascertained that johnson
boarded at No. 5000 LaSalle street.
There has been no satisfactory ex-
PLANTATION of how the accident occurred,
and an investigation will be made, SC
that the responsibility can be located.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-31

Charles Jones, "A years old, who
lived at No. Peoples street, died sud
denly at the above address on Sunday
afternoon from the effects of Ia grippe.
He had been sufferer from influenza
for some time and yesterday lie started
ont to visit a friend He had not gone
far When he was taken suddenly iii and
fell to tile sidewalk. lie was carried
into the house where he died in few
minutes Coroner Sparks was notified
and together With Coroners Physician
Smith viewed the remains and gave a
certificate Of death from the above
causes Deceased had no near relatives.
lie had been recently employed in
pruning trees. The body was sent to
pottcr's field MONDAY.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-31
TO JOIN THE OUTLAWS.


BROWNSVILLE, TEX, Dec. 2s.-It is
reported that party of armed men are
camped near Lampaquez rancho, on
the dividing line of Cameron and
Hiedelgo counties. They are under the
command of Francis Arredando, de-
serter from the Mexican army, and 1t is
supposed they intend joining the Cara
outlaws.
Alamo, the Mexican who committed
the murders on Padre Island, Texas,
and who was arrested by the Mexican
authorities and was being held
pending the issue of extradition papers,
escaped with five others from the Mata-
moras jail last night and crossed the
river to Texas, to join Arredando's gang,
Garza's men are reported to be hiding
in the chapparral.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-31
pnILApELrHIA AFE.iIRs.

James e. Cooper, proprietor of Fore
paughs circus, is critically i'll.
j. Marshall Wright of Allentown, il
is predicted, will succeed Mr.. Kerr as
chairman Of the Democratic state com
mittee.
The coroner is investigating the death
Of Mary Frances Albert, 90 years old,
which occurred at the almshousc on
Sunday. Criminal malpractice is sus-
pccted.
General Master Workman Powderly
and the Rev. j, o. S. Huntingdon OF
New York, delivered addresses Monday
evening at the celebration of the 22d
anniversary of the organization of the
knights of Labor.
William Searlcs, Sc years old, was
found dead, Monday, in the cabin OF
the canal boat Wandering Boy, at the
Richmond coal wharves He died on
Sunday morning. His three small
children were also found in the cabin.
almost frozen.
Henry Watterson, Senator Daniel OF
Virginia, Governor Campbell of Ohio,
Congressman Bryan of Nebraska and
Attorney general Hensel, are expected
to respond to toasts at the dinner of the
Young Mems Democratic Association
on jackson Day.
Newell j. Minor OF Rome, N. Y, who
had been i'll with the grippe, committed
suicide by shooting, Monday, in a
Turkish bath house. Minor, who was
an auditor in the employ of the Armoi
Beef Company of Chicago, is supposed
to have been insane from an attack OF
the grippe.
The dead body of Ella Winters, i!
| years old, was found in the storeroom oil
a small broom factory at fancy and
| Brown streets, early Monday morning
From wounds on the girls head it i:
suspected she was beaten to death. The
| police arrested John d. Haney Frederick
Dokenwaddle, George Hartnock ane
Thomas ]. Hillsman on suspicion O
being concerned in the affair.
| The new officers of the Right Worth,
Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masoni
| of Pennsylvania, were installed Mon
day. II. w. Grand Master j. Simpson
Africa announced the appointments fol
the Masonic year In the evening tn,
Grand Holy Royal Arch Chapter o
Pennsylvania installed its officers, anC
Most Excellent Grand High Prizes
Alexander II. Morgan announced tn,
appointments.
Common pleas court No. 3 Monda,
unanimously decided to continue thu
special injunctions heretofore granted
restricting the Bolt Line from layin!
tracks on Delaware avenue. The deci
sion Of the court was given in an opinion
by President Judge Finletter, and opin
ions concurring in tho conclusion ar
rived at were filed by Judges Corridor
and Reed. An appeal is to be taken t,
the supreme court by counsel for tn
Belt Limo.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-31
JoBs caMpBELI AssAULrnD.
Said TO Hfve Been Brutaiiy Beaten b,
Frank Gibson and n Companion.


Frank Gibson and a Companion.
Frank lGibson, who was recently
sentenced to term Of six months in
New CASTLE Jail by Judge Ball for as
saultingt Officer Brown and who was
subsequently pardoned by Governor
Reynolds, is again in trouble. This
time he is charged with beating John
Campbell, bricklayer, who lives at No.
1922 Adams street. The assault took place
about o'clock, on Christmas morn
ing. Campbell is still lying at his home
on Adams street, suffering from his in
juriee. No one is permitted TO see him
by advice of the physician in attend.
ance.
II was learned from Mrs. Campbell,
the injured mans mother, on Monday,
that her son and several companions
had been attending ball on Christmas
eve, and when Campbell reached home
early Christmas morning Gibson and
man named Joseph Finn, lay in wait
for him and cruelty beat him. Mrs.
Campbell says the fight began almost in
front of her door, She says that her
son was knocked down in the street and
then carried to yard in the rear of
Gibson's morocco shop, at the corner of
Monroe and Conrad streets. Mrs.
Campbell firmly believes that her sons
assailants meant to murder him, and
thinking they had done so, left him in
the yard back of the morocco shop.
The attention of Mrs. Dougherty,
who lives on Conrad street just opposite
the yard where young Campbell was
taken, was attracted early Christmas
morning by the cursing Of Gibson, who
abe says is her nephew. Mrs. Dougherty
says that Gibsons campanion was Joe
Finn. After the two men had left their
victim in the yard she says she got up
and went out into the street. She recog-
ni1ed her nephew and his companion,
she says, and upbradcd them when she
learned what they had done.
After the assailants had left, Campbell
managed to get up and go to the Wee
cacoe engine house. There was no one
about at this time, Mrs. Campbell says,
and her son went up stairs in the engine
house and sank down on the floor. He
soon became unconscious from loss of
blood. He lay in this state until o clocl,
Christmas morning, when one of the
firemen discovered him and called in
DR.. Fahey. Campbell's mother, who
had been very i'll with la grippe, says
she was ignorant of her sons injuries
until he was brought home Friday night
badly beaten up. His friends though,
the sight of her son so badly beaten
might have fatal effect upon her.
DR.. Fahey stated on Monday that
unless erysipelas set in his patient would
recover. He said there was a long cash
over Campbell's forehead, caused by a
fall or from being struck with blunt
instrument. He also said there were
several confused wounds on the side Of
his head and an ugly wound over the
mouth, which could have been caused
by blow from the fist. Itisstated tina
the motive for the assault on Campbell
was because he had called Gibson {
"jaii-bird" at a ball the night before
Campbell was at one time well-knowf
baseball player. His assailant has no
been arrested.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-31

Between tho Il. T., Va. ~ Ga. Railroad
md Its Telegraph Operators.

KNOXVILLE, TENN, Dec. 90
Trouble is brewing between the East
Tennessee, Virginia g. Georgia railroad
and its telegraphers. The telegraphers
claim that the railroad authorities dis
charge an operator as soon as they learn
that he belongs to the Order of Railway
Telegraphers.
Whatever the real features of the case
are, il may be stated that number Of
operators have been silently decapitated,
frequently. 1t seems now about at a
climax.
The President of the Order of Rail-
way Tclegraphers is here to-day to in
vestigate. The order is strong and has
the sympathy of other railway en-
ploye organizations. There is claim
that all the roads have agreed on boy
colt of the order.