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Evening journal., 1893-09-25
ueERTY Bal RINes FosTH.

Once In Honor OF the Discovery of the
Pacific Ocean.
CHICAGO, Sept. 25.-The Columbian
Liberty bell was rung twice to daJ once
n honor of the birth of Justice John
Marsh, once in honor of the discovsy OF
she Pacific Ocean.
A free international concert in NnsiC
Hall, a game of baseball by electric
Eight. and the illumination of the wooded
island tonight form the other featues
j of the day.
Evening journal., 1893-09-25
3. & 0. FREIGHT STOLEN.

A Box Left at Barksdale Killed by some
One, Presumably a Tramp.
On Saturday box Of freight consigned
to a man named Major was left on the
platform at Barksdale, near Newark, by
al B & o. crew. Mr.. Major failed to
come for it on that day.
During the night some one, presum-
ably a tramp, broke open the box and
stole several boxes OF cigars. packages
of rice and otoer articles. There is no
clue to the thief. The station is isolated
and without an agent Of any kind.
Evening journal., 1893-09-25
eusY !couNTY OFFICIALS.

Deputy Coroner Palmer TO Hold the Third
Inquest in a Week.
Deputy Coroner Palmer will hold an
inquest at o'clock this afternoon on
Charles j. King, who died of his injuries
on Saturday evening.
About o'clock on Saturday, Charles
tried to step on a w. & n, railroad
engine and missed his footing and was
badly crushed in both legs. At the
Delaware Hospital one of his legs was
smputated. He resided at No. 226
Mary land avenue.
Evening journal., 1893-09-25
and said he would knock his

head of" Other pleasantries were in
dulged in and Johnny got his gun. The
assault followed. "Johnny's" father
corroborated his statement. Then the
state rested.
Mr.. Hayes moved that the court in
struct the jury TO acquit the prisoner as
the state had not clearly proven venue.
The testimony of the state had
gone to show that the assault
was committed in White Clay Creek
hundred, while the indictment held
it was committed in Wilmington hun
Evening journal., 1893-09-25

Mrs. William Begley, mother of tho
late Edward F. Begley and his wife, beg
to return their sincere thanks to the
Brownson Library Association, Butchers
Union, their many kind neighbors and
friends, for the handsome floral offerings
aud their deep sympathy extended N
their recent ssailys..A AaAla-
Evening journal., 1893-09-25
The same old story.

John DagaD, Pstriek o'Connell, Cap
tain Holt, Alonzo Henson were fined s
and costs In the Municipal Court this
morning for drunkenness
Evening journal., 1893-09-25

The sale announced of the Union Park
OUTFIT to-day,did not take.place as an amic.
able settlement was arranged between
the parties interested.
Evening journal., 1893-10-13
FIREMEN GOING HOME.
Their Celebration Is over-A Big Crowd
of Spectators See the Tournament at
Union Street Ball Grounds.

Their Celebration Is Over-A Big Crowd
OF Spectators See the Tournament at
Union Street Ball Grounds.
The firemeu finished their demonstra-
tion in this city yesterday, and nearly
all the visiting companies have gone
home or will 90 to-day. The tournament
at Urion street ball grounds yesterday
afternoon was witnessed by many spec
tators. The foot race was won by John
Leiper, Of the Hanley Hose Company, Of
Chester. Only one company entered in
the prize drill, the Marion Of Reading,
and the judges awarded IL the prize.
The steam engine contest was the
great event Of the day.
The conditions OF the race we're that
the engines should start with cold
water In their boilers, throw a stream
Of water 100 feet through 100 feet OF hose
for third class tand 200 feet for
a second class engine, the engine first
throwing stream 20 win the contest.
The second class Amoskeag engine OF
the FELTON, Company, Of Chester, Won
the prize in eight minutes, eight anc
one half seconds.
The suit Of clothing offered by Justil
and Davidson for the driver with the
best kept team in line was awarded tC
the Fame Hose Company
The Water Witch Steam Fire Engine
Company returns thanks to Mrs. Court
ney for beautiful bouquet whlcl
graced the old Water Witch engine, o
| Port Deposit, Md.
The HotelsW Ills had 900 guests 70
dinner on Wednesday, the largest mum
Der on record FOR the house.
The Fame Hose Company showed 1t
guests, the Good VIII Company. Of HaI
risburg, the city, from the electric car
this morning. The start was made fror
the p, w & B. station. This af.ernoo
the visiting company went home
The Water Witch Company, Of Poi
Deposit, Md, returned home to-day.
Evening journal., 1893-10-13

for the distance was not more than six
hundred miles, and then, IL my opinion
is correct. he could have gone ON as fast
as the ice foes would admit
Might Have Reached the Pole.
IL thought Of him all last winter on
that Polar sea, and calculated, that
making at most only four or Ave miles
per day, but on an average only three
miles, he might have reached the Pole
about the middle OF February 1898, or
Just as the new day was breaking
There he would have to remain until
the sea was frozen again sufficiently for
him to return. and he could not there
fore reach Inglefeld gulf until the
summer Of 1894. OF course he may
lose his life, as the undertaking Is ex-
tremely hazardous. From those who
have tried to journey over frozen sea
we learn that It Is the most wearisome
of anything known to man. The ice
In some places, Is piled upsto mountain
GUS heights aud every step the ex-
plorer meets with new difficulties. But
will not believe that Verhoen Is lost
until hear from Greenland In Sep
tember Of 1894
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THE ARGUMENT CONCLUDED.
Chancellor johnson VIII Not Render HI
Decision for Two or Three Weeks.

Chancellor johnson VIII Not Render His
Decision for Two or Three Weeks.
In the Court Of Chancery yesterday
afternoon, argument on the Addicks
demurrer to the city's bill In equity was
continued before Chancellor ad litem
Johnson.
H. Ward, one OF the lawyers for the
defense, argued that the charter Of the
Oxy Hydrogen Company was valid, and
that the company had right to be made
party defendant to the suit he cited
many authorities 10 sustain his decision.
William @. Spruance claimed for the
city that the demurrer Of the defendants
acknowledged that the company had
never been legally organized. That set
tied all questions of its legal existence
and right TO exercise authority under
the law.
Il was late in the afternoon before
argument was concluded.
Chancellor Johnson instructed the
lawyers to send their pleadings to him
at Dover. He will not be able to render
decision until after the Kent county
court has adjourned.
Evening journal., 1893-10-13
MRS. MAHAFFY's PROPERTY.
Her Son Wants to Administer the Estate
But Mrs. Hawkins Objects.

Her Son Wants to Administer the Estate
But Mrs. Hawkins Objects.
There is trouble over the property of
Mrs. Mary Mshaffy, mother of exMar-
shal Henry @. Mahaffy. Thel mat
ter is now before Judge Cooch
in the Probate Court, and from
his decision there will be no appeal
About month ago Mrs. Mahaffy died,
leaving property variously estimated at
from 81, 900 to $40, 1000, but She left no
will. Her heirs are Henry c. Mahaffy
and her granddaughter, Mrs. w. E.
Hawkins.
Shortly after Mrs Mshaffys death ap
plication was made by the ex marshal
for letters Of administration. This an.
plication was resisted by Mrs Hawkins,
who wanted the letters granted to the
Equitable Guarantee and Trust Company.
The preliminary hearing was to day
Philip Q. Churchman represented Mr..
Mahaffy Willard Salisbury, Jr, ap-
peAred for the granddaughter and the
Equitable. He is trying to establish that
the ex-marshal is not proper person to
have charge of the estate. Mr.. Mahsffy
was the only witness heard to day. Be
fore his testimony was concluded further
hearing was postponed until next Fri
dav
Evening journal., 1893-10-13
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

New wire is being placed under the car
tracks at Fourth and Market streets.
Rev. c. NJ. Grandson. ID. D.. lectured at
Jones's A. M. r. Zion Mission last night
The new sewer on Second street between
Orange and Tatnan streets is being walled
In.
The Pusey and Jones Company has two
large sugar desicators ready for shipment
70 Matanzas, Cuba.
The safety gates on Market street bridge
have not yet been put in working order and.
10 is said, never Will.
A horse belonging to Robert Kite VA
knock ed down by stepping on the street car
tracks at Fourth and Market streets.
Miss Mary 5. Boyd has sent "A check FOR
sl 500 10 the freasurer0f the Delaware Hos
pifal, as = gift from her brother, the late
William $. Boyd.
-Ohicials OF the First National. Bank
this city, deny the statement published In the
every Evening that the bank holds notes OF
Isaac c. Atkinson
-Rev. James McCallan, ID. ID OF bnln-
tim9re, lectured in St Mary's Church last
night on "Oratorical Bouquets AID How 70
Make Them" His hearers were much
pleased.
Evening journal., 1893-10-13
FIREMEM AoNoR TAEIR FRIENDs.

The Evening journal" serenaded This
Morning ny the Good WIN fire Company.
The Good Will Fire Company OF
Harrisburg, accompanied by the Hum
melstown Comet Band, serenaded the
EVENING JOURNAL this morning. The
Good viii Is one Of the best-equipped
companies in the state Of Pennsylvania.
During its stay in this city It has
created very favorable impression on
the people Elk Mayor Burnett Is the
president Of the company, and is filling
his sixth term Of Office as comptroller Of
the city Of Harrisburg. He has been an
active member Of the company since its
organization in 1890.
The Good viii has been the guest Of
the Fame Hose Company and Is loud in
It's praises OF the open hearted hospitality
received. The company left this after
noon for Lancaster, Pa, where II will
spend the remainder OF the week. The
bands selections on the occasion were
rendered in splendid style and the lead
ing newspaper Of Delaware's metropolis
the EVENING JOURNAL, appreciated the
compliment coming from a first class
company and good band.
Evening journal., 1893-10-13
SENATOR PLATT'S DILEMMA.
He Sent the Fair to Chicago. But when
He Got There He Had Not Where to
Lay His Head.

He Sent the Fair to ChicRgo. But When
He Got There He Had Not Where to
Lay His Head.
CHICAGO, Oct. 13.-Ex Senator Thomas
c. Platt arrived here last night, and for
a time 1t looked as though he would be
without lodgings He had telegraphed
for rooms at the Hotel Windemere and
received favorable reply, but on arriv.
ing ascertsined that no provision had
been made for him. The conversation he
had with the diamond ornamented clerk
is from man who was present.
Don't you know that l have been ac-
cused Of sending this fair from New York
to Chicago2" inquired Mr.. Platt.
"Yes, sir" ," the clerk replied.
Don't you think a man resting under
that accusation should have bed and
board in ChicagoY"
Eyes. sir. .
"Well, said the Senator.
"Well. replied the clerk.
DWELL, repeated Mr. Platt.
"Well. perhaps we can give you cot. "
what, a cot No stree"
The clerk twirled lis pencil and beamed
on Mr. Platt. Mr.. ,Platt wasted no
further time on the clerk He hunted
up the landlord, and after dickering for
an hour he found a place to rest his
weary head.
Edward Lsuterbach, Tom Reed. Will
liam Leary, of the Twenty first Diamond
Back New York district, and others had
fun with the Tioga chieftan to-day on
learning of the episode of ingratitude to
one who had done so much for the win
diest city in the Union.
Evening journal., 1893-10-13
IRON HILLS MURDER MYSTERY.

No Light Thrown ON the Death OF the
Man whose Nude Corpse Was Found
in a Clump of Bushes.
ELKToN, Nd Oct. 13.-The coroner's
jury, H. @. Wells, foreman, completed
its investigation of the death Of the
unknown white man whose naked corpse
was found Wednesday in a clump Of
bushes on the farm Of Edward Quick
sail near Iron Hill, Cecil county. The
jury rendered the verdict That the un.
known man came to his death from the
effects of wounds inflicted by some per-
ton or persons unknown to the jury.
The jury recommend that the case be
thoroughly investigated by the proper
legal authorities.
DR.. Howard Bratton, who made the
postmortem examination, stated that
there was fracture of the skull four
inches in length, involving the frontal
parietal and squamous portion OF
the temporal bones, and that death
was probably instantaneous from the
shock or may have folloge several
hours after the assault from hemor-
rhage on the brain.
States Attorney Austin L. Crothers
visited the scene and, in company with
several others, carefully searched
through the woods in hopes Of finding
some of the victims clothing. In this,
however, he was unsuccessful.
The mystery surrounding the identity
of the man still remains unsOlved. IL Is
the opinion Of some that he was lying
under the cedar tree sleeping when be
was assaulted, as there is not the least
sign of a struggle A large pool OF
blood was found under this tree, which
goes TO show that it was here that the
assault took place. After being stripped
Of his clothing he was either carried OF
dragged to the secluded spot where the
corpse was found, in hopes that'he would
never be discovered
Ii is evident that the crime was com
mitted by some person or persons not ac'
quainted with the locality, for only
few hundred feet away is a large trencl
nearly 30 feet in depth, where the corpse
could have been thrown and perhaps
never been found. Lying a short dis
tance from the cedar tree was an empty
whiskey flask. Some persons think tha'
the man. in company with others, wen
to this spot to rest for the night and wal
killed by his companions and his cloth
ing taken. Others think robbery wa
the motive.
John Denver, employed on the rail
road, who resides at Iron Hill, stated be
fore the coroner's jury that he saw
man on Sunday morning going toward
Wilmington, carrying clothes on his arm
! and described the man as being yer.
large aad wearing an overcoat. The bod
is in charge of Undertaken Henry Vim
singer, and by direction of authoritie
. will be kept until Saturday AFTERNOON
at which time If no one comes to.iderNii
the remains, they will be buried.
< The man was, beyond question, q
American birth. The coupling pin whic
was found near the scene is in th
possession of the authorities, and show
blood stains upon il. DR.. Bratton say
, the fatal blow was struck by a blur
j. instrument and thinks the coupling pi
. was the instrument used. IL is thougt
) that the man had been dead aboU
:, thirty-six hours when discovered by M
y Quicksail and John Krewson.
Evening journal., 1893-10-13
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS MEET.

They Discuss Ways and Means of In
creasing the Attendance of the Schools.
Rev.. Doger's Lecture on Preparation.
Professor John R. Sweeney led song
service at a meeting Of the Sunday
School Union of this city, last
night. The meeting was held in
Grace NJ. E. Church. Rev. @. +.
Hendricks, rector Of the Reformed Epis-
copal Church of Covenant, presided.
After prayer by Rev. John Y Dobbins,
of Grrce, Miss Susie Simpson, the secre-
tary, read the minutes of the last meeting
in Union NJ. e Church.
d. w. Harlan made the report of the
executive committee, and Charles Baird,
in the absence Of Joseph Pyle, reported
for the jubilee committee a surplus Of
$61. 80 above the expenses Of the recent
parade and picnic at Brandywine Park
The chairman thought 1t would be well
to hold another picnic.
Rev. Forrest L. Doger of Philadelphia,
was introduced He is the author of
Light on the Lesson" notes In the Sun.
day school journals. de also teaches a
Bible class of 500 persons every
Saturday night in the Temple
Baptist Church in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Doger lis an easy, conversational
speaker, and his talk on Preparation"
was listened TO attentively. He said
that the Sunday school had often been
called the nurseries Of the churches,
and that professional nurses were re
| quired in the 8chools-trained nurses TO
take tare of the souls Of the little ones.
Deformed characters are often due "a
careless training, and there is no higher
responsibility than that of teaching
children. Thus is the foundation OF
| character laid.
Many teachers put of the preparation
of the lesson until Saturday night Of
Sunday morning, thus crowding tn,
preparation of seven days into one.
Mr. Doger talked for thirty minutes
He told how preparations for th'
lessons can be made, and illustrated hi
subjects by bright, interesting incidents
After solo by Prof sweeney, w S
Priekett opened discussion on "Hoy
Can we Get More Children Into the Sun
day Schools. He gave a number o
statistics and said that Delaware had
larger attendance than any other stat
in the Union, % per cent of the popula
tion being enrolled in the Sunda,
schools. he thought magic lantern a
an artificial means OF increasing attend
ance and interest
Messrs. Baird, Harlan. Mason and Hoo
son gave interesting little talks on th
subject.
A vote Of thanks was rendered to tn
people Of Grace Church for the use OF th
building. The next meeting of IL
union will be held in February
Hanover Presbyterian Church.
Evening journal., 1893-10-13
Columbla's First Anniversary.

Columbia Lodge, No. 81, A. o. U. w,
celebrated the first anniversary of its in.
stitution at the Highlands last night. All
the grand lodge officers were present, by
invitation, and were agreeably enter
tanned. After the business OF the even
ing had been disposed Of number OF
spssches were made. The exepcises
wound up with refreshments
Columbia Lodge is In prosperous con
dition for one so young. There has been
large increase in membership since us
institution.
Evening journal., 1893-10-13
MRS. MAXWELL BURIED.

Known TO Many Persons In This City
as Sister of Mrs. V. Hummel Berg
hans.
The body of Mrs Annie B. Max.
well. Of Delaware City, was inferred
in Forrest Cemetery, near st. Georges
"a. day. Services were held in the
Episcopal Church at Delaware City, Of
which Mrs. Maxwell has been life long
member.
She was known TO many persons in
this city, from living several months
here with her sister, the wife OF Rev.
". Hummel Bsrghaus. recently of No.
90 Madison street, but now Of Harris
burg, Pa.
Evening journal., 1893-10-13

On wednesday last as the Liberty Fire
Company we're coming over Third street
bridge, Spencer Cummins and Charles
Cook rode up on their bicycles Cum
minis ran almost into August Furhmann
who. to save himself, kicked the wheel.
Cummins had Furhmann arrested for
disorderly conduct, and he was charged
in the Municipal Court with that ofense
this morning. William 4. Lewis, for
the defendant, testified that Cummins
obstructed the parade. Be, himself, had
10 break ranks TO save himself. Cum
Minis rode into the company again at
Third and Church streets. The case was
dfan,fouad
Evening journal., 1893-10-13
TO MAKE oRAToRlAL BOUQUETS.

Interesting Lecture Delivered Last
Evening BY Rev. james McCalian.
A large audience Hlled the basement
fist. Mary's Church last evening TO listen
TO lecture by Rev. James McCallan on
"Oratorial Bouquets and How to Make
Them"
The lecturer is gifted with eloquence
OF high order. Father McCallsn con-
sidered that the choice flowers which
should be culled to make an oratorial
bouquet were pronunciation, ,pauses, pitch
sense, time and movement and tied to-
gether by the cords Of gesture.
Evening journal., 1893-10-13
FIVE HUNDRED HORSES BURNED.
They Were Imprisoned In a Blazing Barn
in Chicago, Beyond the Reach of Aid.

They Were Imprisoned in a Blazing Barn
in Chicago, Beyond the Reach of Aid.
CHICAGO, Oct. 13-Frenzied with
fright and driven into a stampede by a
raging fire that broke out early last even
ing in the Wallace street barns Of the
Chicago City Railway Company, 500
horses were either suffocated or burned
to death. The barns were entirely de-
stroyed. They were at Wallace and
Thirty ninth streets, and we're among
the most extensive under the control Of
the company.
They occupied the large brick building
two stories il. height and extending 400
feet on Wallace street and 80 feet on
Thirty ninth street.
The FIRE started about 6 o'clock. and
soon the big, low building was sur
rounded with flames.
They burst from the windows of
either side, and the entrance through
the doorways was cut of.
Inside the horses were helpless They
were blinded by the glare of the flames
and the smoke that rolled through the
place in great volumes and soon 8
stampede was in progress.
The animals surged back and forth in
groups of fifties and hundreds. Theii
loud neighing and an occasional cry o.
pain told the people on the street of the
fearful scenes that were being enacted
on the inside.
Yet little or nothing could be done t.
save the animals. Gradually the sounds
of the stampede grew fainter and faint
er, and when the first group Of fremeI
had fought their way into the barn the.
saw chRrred carcasses lying about ol
every hand.
Evening journal., 1893-10-13
JUDGE LYNCH AGAIN ABROAD.

Furious Mob Breaks Into a Georgia Jail
and Attempts 10 Lynch Colored Des-
peradO.
SYLvANIA, Ga Oct 10 An attempt
was made Wednesday night to lynch
Tom Hendricks, negro desperado who
is in jail at this place About midnight
mob Of men broke into the jail. Yes
terday morning, Hendricks was found in
his cell still alive, but shot through the
hand and his ankle badly hurt.
Evening journal., 1893-10-13
Al DAY AMONG RAILROAD DISPLAYS.

National Convention OF Railroad Men at
the Fair Minnesota Celebrates With
Music, Speeches and Receptions.
CHICAGO, Oct. Minnesota Day at
the fair was celebrated with music,
speeches and reception. Governor
Knute Nelson and staff were present and
p participated in the ceremonies,
The delegates to the National Conven-
tion of the Order of Railway Trainmen,
with large number of resident railway
men, spent the day among the railroad
displays, and enjoyed ride behind the
John Bull" and on the ice railway.
Evening journal., 1893-10-13
MoraIrIty ChalIenge. Anybody.

c. j. Moriarity, the local lightweight
sparrer, called at the EVENING JOURNAL
office this morning and announced that
John Stsnnard had rot yet seen ht to
cover his forfeit money, which he
deposited last week to fight the
clever little pugilist for $500 and
the championship of Delaware. Mori.
arity said that he had therefore decided
to allow the forfeit to remain to be
covered by either Eddie Mcconnell,
"Reddie' Mullen or any other Della
warean to fight at 1876 pounds.
Evening journal., 1893-10-13
ssnntora seem oreatIr Refre.hed.
The Damage They Are DoIng.

WALL STREET, NEW YoRK Oct iS.-
The failure OF the repeals in the Senate
TO force a vote on the Repeal bill caused
what almost became a small panic on the
Stock exchange at the opening to-day
Stocks were dumped upon the market
large blocks and prices dropped
1 TO Il points below last nights
closing. Further declines were quickly
recorded. Trust stocks were weakest,
whiskey trust fell 80; sugar refining, 2t
general electric. g Manhattan, B;
Missouri Pacific, Il; Western Union, II;
New York Central and st. Paul, II each
Union Pacific, IL Later there were
some sharp rallies, but the improvement
was not felt.
Evening journal., 1893-10-13
nIust Get the TestimonyIn.

Commissioner harrington has post
poned further hearing of the Lee-Fahey
case until October %. At that time the
taking of testimony will be resumed and
pushed to a speedy conclusion. There
have been four postponements since the
case was put in the ex mayors hands.
Evening journal., 1893-10-13
WEDDING TRIP IN A BALLOON.

The Aeronaut Was Killed and His
Bride and Friends Seriously Injured.
ROME, Oct. 3.-The aeronaut, Char
bonnet, who was married three days ago,
set out with his bride and two friends to
60 in a balloon over the Alps to France.
Yesterday the balloon struck glacier in
the Italian Alps. The car was smashed
and all the travellers were thrown out
Cbarbonnet was killed instantly and his
wife aud friends were injured severely.
Evening journal., 1893-10-13
The rrerlwes Farm Sold.

The farm of the late Louis McElwee,
in Mill Creek hundred, was sold yes.
terday afternoon by William T. Lyman,
counsel for Margaret and John T. Nc
Elwee, administrators. John L. Talley,
of Brandywine hundred, purchased it
for Sc, 902. The farm contained 1894
acres and was sold by order Of the
Orphans Court.
Evening journal., 1893-10-13
Prize for Cara

The Lamokin Car Works, of Chester,
received the prize at the Worlds Fair,
for the finest exhibit of railway cars
The above company furnished some Of
the cars used on the street railway in
this citu