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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23
CONTESTING BANDS PARADE.
Procession Of the Ten Musical Osganiza-
tions which Are Playing nt Union f.,rk
To-day.

Procession Of the Ten Musical O-ganiza-
tions which Are Playing nt Union f.>rk
To-day.
The ten bands which will participate
in the big Union Park contest to day
arrived and assembled at the p.
w. & B. station at 1 80 o'clock this
afternoon. When the signal TO march
was given the bands moved up Front
street to Market, to Eleventh. TO West,
TO Eighth, where they boarded special
cars for the park The bands marched
In the following order,
Columbia Band. Of Philadelphia, Harry
Lamboise, leader; twenty y.fve pieces un-
iformsd In dark blue and black fatigue.
Union Park Band, Of Wilmington,
twenty pieces, Thomas Heathcote,
director; uniformed Ia dark blue and
dark gray fatigue
City Cornet Band, New Castle, Del.
twenty five pieces George w. Price
director; gaily uniformed In fawn
colored dress suits with dark blue trim
mings.
Smyth Post Band, Of Whining
ton, Charles Kaufman. director
twenty pieces uniformed in dark blue
dress suits.
Htna Band, Of Newark, Henry Nc
Crone director; twenty pieces uniformed
in dark blue dress suits with Thinning
/ Of red
Star Band, Coatesville, Pa uniformed
In new parade dress suits
Friendship Band, OF Chester, twent.
pieces, uniformed In dark blue and darl
gray fatigue suits
Hyatts Military Band, of Wilmington
Franklin T. Beggs, director; tWent
pieces, uniformed In fatigue dress.
Mount Vernon Band, Of New Castle
Thomas Harding, director; uniformed 4
dress parade suits Of blue AMI white
twenty pieces
Second Regiment Band. Of Whining
ton, Nathan Walker, leader; twenty-hv
pieces, uniformed In dark blue aud whit
parade suits.
The concert contest will begin at 2
this afternoon, when the bands. In th
order Of their dates Of organization wi
be required o play the Washington Pol
March" and waltz Of their own selec
tion. the youngest bands playing frs
To-night's contest will be the selectio
and overture test, when all the bel
bands will be heard in their choicest an
most difficult numbers.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23
THE WORLD OF BASEBALL.

Now tho Great Rivalry Between the New
York and the BrooklYn Teams Is Weak
ening Because Wards Men Are Winning
The Brooklyns have little OF no chance
now to overhaul the New Yorks Foulz's
men were easily disposed OF again yes
terday by the Clevelands, and have fall n
back so that tbey are just twenty eight
points behind the Manhattan representa-
tives. Rain prevented Wards men from
playing their scheduled game a. 81. Louis,
aud It also put a stop TO the contests in
Pittsburg and Cincinnati. But the
Clevelands, by defeating Brooklyn, pulled
up to within twelve points of the Pbila
delphias, who were beaten by the Louis
villes. The Baltimores received a basket
Of goose eggs from Anson's reorganized
Chicagos The results: Cleveland, IL
Brooklyn. T. Chicago. 1 Baltimore o.
Louisville. 5: Philadelphia, g. Rain at
Pittsburg. Wet grounds at st. Louis.
Rain at Cincinnati
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23
Sporting News Notes.

Mascot, yesterday afternoon at Pitts.
burg, in the free for-all pacing race,
covered the ground in ? 0Si. This was
his first appearance since be was reported
foundered.
An eight-mile foot race took place yes
terday at Interlaken, n. j.. aud among
the participants were Solly Smith and
Corbett. Smith won by forty yards.
A cablegram was received by Charley
Mitchell yesterday announcing the death
of his months old baby from the effec 8
Of being vaccinated.
Charley Mitchell is Of the opinion tn at
Dixon will win the fight with Solly
Snith on Monday night at the Coney
Island Club.
A pool match between Alfred DeOro,
the champion Of America, and John
Roberts, Jr., the champion Of England,
has been arranged to be played in New
York in October for 81, 600 a side.
A movement is on foot to unite the
churches and appeal to Governor Flower
to stop the mil between Corbett and
Mitchell
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23
VICTIMS OF TIE WRECK
Result of the Wabash Collision
Reported Yesterday.
ELEVEN DEAD AND MORE DYING

The Terrible Fatality Caused by the
CareIessnes- Of Herbert Thompson,
Head brakeman of Fast Freight
TraIn-He Has Made His Escape.
KINosBUBY Ind, Sept %. Eleven
persons we're killed and ghteen injured,
Of whom four will probably die, in the
awful spG-on collision on the Niagara
Falls Short Line of the Wabash railroad
within sight OF Kingsbury station, few
minutes before o'clock yesterday morn
ing. The accident was caused by the
carelessness Of Herbert Thompson. head
brakeman Of fast frei, ,ybt train, who
threw open the switch Of siding almost
In front of the approaching passenger
train. Thompson has made his escare
The list of the dead and injured is;
Dead.
| BIRBY. CHARLES, San Francisco.
COULTER. JOHN. Detroit, conductor Of
passenger train.
| FRENCH, HARRY, "A years old, London,
England.
| GREhN. JOHN. Ashley, Ind; engineer on
passenger train.
| LYON w. n, baggage master OF train.
| MCKINNEY. J. o.. Hyde Park. Mass.
RY DER, WARREN c.. years old, Phenix
Ari
REED MISS ALICE H., ls years old, East
Boston, Mass.
| ROUNDY, J. D.. Lamoile, la.
| TUCKER, MISS NELLIE b.. Newton. Mass.
ZELLF, II. C., Hamburg. Germany.
Injured.
| BURBANK, MRS. f. W.. New orlesns.
probably fatally hurt.
BARBER. JOHN. fireman freight train,
Butler, Ind; slight bruises.
CANrlELD. SIMON, Ironwooc, Mich;
seriously hurt.
CANFIELD. MRS, wife Of above, arm
broken.
| DoLPEUR. MRS. No. 45s Greene avenue.
Brooklyn, leg bruised
DOW, FRANK p, Farihaven. Wash.i not
serious.
HAsKINs, WILLIAM j.. London. England;
seriously hurt
HENCKF, OTTO, Hamburg, Germany; back
badly sprained.
HUDSON, G.. s., Dover, n. H., back seriously
sprained
HILL. ANNIE. some-vin- N. H.; bruised.
SEAVEY, MRS. J. A., someryille, N. HI
J general contuslons.
KELLEY, MRS M. A.. Brookline, Mass
, head slightly cut.
RUSH, EDWARD, Evans, Mont; severe
bruises
RYDER, II. W., Phenix. Ariz.; not serious.
RYDER, MRS. n. W., wife OF above; slight
contuslons.
| VOLKING. J. H.. fireman passenger train
Ashley; scalded. probably fatally.
0 | WOOKEY, JAMES B., London, England; moi
2 seriously.
@ WHITMAN. TETER, Butler. Ind. engineer
b freight trai arm broken.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23
KNIGHTS OF ST. JOHN AND MALTA.
A Pleasant Social Held Last Evening in
Eden Hall.

Eden Hall.
A pleasant time was spent last even
ing by members of the order of st. John
and Malta and their friends in Eden
Hall
James McKelvey, past grand prior of
the state, gave an interesting history Of
the order. In 104S it was FIRST organized
in Jerusalem to assist and protect the
Christians from Europe who were travel
ling to the Holy Land to view the holy
places and the sepulchre Of the Slvior.
In 1870 the first encampment was or
ganlzed in Toronto
There are Eve encampments in this
city which will compare favorably with
many other organizations. During the
last year $47 900 has been paid as en-
dOwments.
There was also vocal and instrumental
music by D L Lloyd. Daniel GAbke, NJ.
Malloney, William Kirk, and a stump
speech By the renowned senator, John
Dooley.
Ice cream and cake we're served in
abundance at the conclusion Of an even
ing of enjoyment.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23
RACING Al The EAIR.

The Knights of Honor Celebrate the
DaV I'm Music aud Speeches.
CHICAGO, H.. Sept 23.-The knights
of Honor celebrated at the fair to day.
Speeches and music were listened to in
Music Hall and an informal reception
held
A reception was given the Des Moines
Tippecanoe Gu b at the Iowa Building,
Ca mel and donkey races. a swimming
and an international ball at the Hun
garian Cafe complete the program for to.
day.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23
DEATH OF HESTER BROWN.

The Colored Woman Said 20 Have
Been Hit with Lighted Lamp Dies
of Her Injuries.
Last evening Hester Brown, who was
fearfully burned on Thursday morning,
died OF her injuries at the Homeopathic
Hospital
SO far as can be ssceria ained the col
ored woman had been drinking 70 some
extent On Wednesday night and upset
the lamp herself
Hester in her ante-mor;em statement
implies that Lavinia Sipple threw the
lamp that burned her Mrs. Sipple
Is held at the City Hall awaiting the
result Of the coroner's inquest which
will be held this afternoon by Deputy
Coroner Pslmer.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23
MEeTINe oF CHRISTIAN eNDeAvoRs
Necessity and Advantage OF Loyalty to
Organized Branches TO BE Discussed.

Necessity and Advantage OF Loyalty to
Organized Branches TO BE Discussed.
The regular quarterly meeting OF the
Wilmington Christian Endeavor Union
will be held in Central Presbyterian
Church Thursday evening, October -
The subject for discussion is Necessity
and Advantage of Loyalty to the Organ
lied Branches Of Christian Eudeavor.
This topic will be in four papers, al
lowing ten minutes for the reading Of
each. The following are the subjects of
the different papers First, Necessity
aud Advantage of Loyalty TO the Local
Society,"" second, Necessity and Advan-
taee OF Loyalty 20 City Uionn;" third,
Necessity and Advantage Of Loyalty u
State Union" fourth, Necessity and
Advantage Of Loyalty to the United So
ciety." The above will be interspersed
with singing and musical selections.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

The Y M. G. A. and the Dauntless base-
hall teams Vill play this afternoon al River
view grounds promptly az O'Clock.
-T,ba wagon used In Transferring the mall
from the post office 10 the railroad depot broke
down this morning on French street aDoYe
ont.
The barge A. Norton, o. New York. IS
tied up at Orange street wharf.
william Kirk. Alfred Pyle, b. Frank Nc
Dsniel and Lee Hanley went 10 Pniladelphia
to-day TO ride In the A. c. @. races on Tloga
track.
The eo-Fahev case in chancery viii oomc
mn on Monday before Commissioner Austin
Ha rineton. This case was determine1 yes
terday.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23
aoInr TO the orster noat..

Albert Light, Charles Miller and Wal
ter Andrews arrived here yesterday
morning on a freight train and were
waiting for another freight to get to
Baltimore to go on the oyster boats,
when an Oficer/found them on Scott
street. There has been so much trouble
with such people here lately that the
officer deemed it advisable 10 send them
to the City Hall Ju.ge Ball, this morn
ing in the Municipal Court, recon-
mitted the three men.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23
NOW THEIR FATHERS MILL FIGHT.

Two English Citizens to Duel over a
Charge BY One That the Others Son
Was MercenarY Wretch.
SOUTH AMBoY, N. j., Sept. 23-Joseph
Sexton, yesterday challenged William
Compton to fight duel. The challenge
will probably be accepted
Both are prominent citizens. They
quarrelled over .an attempt of Walter
Compton. William Compton's son, to
elope with Miss Bessie Sexton, 10 years
old.
Compton had been forbidden to call
upon Miss Bessie and received horse.
whipping for disobeying.
The fathers of the young people had
wordy dispute over charge that
young Compton wanted to marry the
girl for her money. This led to the
challenge to fight duel.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23
swIEr eREYHouNDs HAVE A RACE.

The American Liner Paris Arrives just
Two Minutes Ahead Of the CamPania.
NEW YORK, Sept 23.-The Paris, the
crack American trans Atlantic passen-
ger steamer, and the swift English YES
sci Campania arrived to-day.
The race across the Atlantic was al
most dead heat at this end. The
American liner arrived just two minutes
ahead of her English rival No records
were broken
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23
n.h nnv MnlIe EIlnood.

Willie Euwood Hinson, colored boy
of 8 years of age was before Judge Ball
this morning, charged by bis mothersss
being a bad boy who is addicted to TAX
ing things which do not belong TO him.
Willie will be sent TO home where he
will be safe from such temptations.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23

Darkest Russia pictures scenes Of
oppression and tyranny which, il they
were not founded upon facts, would ap-
pear incredible Il shows the inner
workings Of the Russian political sys-
TEN, and portrays in a vivid manner the
heartless ule of the Cars government.
In every way it is most intensely real
alistic play, and is one Of the great sue
cesses of the season.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23
MRS. KEEHAN DECLARED INSANE,
Chancellor VIII Appoint "A Guardian to
Look After Her Property.

Chancellor VIII appoint Guardian TO
Look After Her Property.
By order Of Chancellor Wolcott, Sheriff
Gould to-day summoned jury OF inqui
sition TO inquire into the mental con
dition Of Mrs. Caiharine Keehan, OF
McD1wellville. The application was
made by her husband and Dr. j. V.
Blocksom Though Peter l. Cooper.Jr .
The jurors were; William Huklll
Thomas B. Smith, Flames Martin, Caleb
Taylor, Charles Robinson, Edwin r.
Foulk, Harry w. Lowe. Henry b Blythe,
NJ NJ. Childs, James Kitchen ard a q
Robinson.
Witnesses we're heard and the jury
rendered verdict that Mrs. Keehan had
been insane for nine years The chan
cellor will be asked to appoint trustee
TO take care Of g.. 900 worth Of properly ,
she owns
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23
A laurel Man Gets the Laurels.

Before Judge Ball this morning in the
Municipal Court for being drunk John
DAILY was fined 81 and costs.
For the same offense Thomas Stewart
will spend thirty days with Sheriff
Gould or pay SO and costs.
@. Collins, of Laurel. came to town
Yesterday and got disorderly at the
station and in consequences will have to
pay 81 and costs for having his fun
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23

Thomas T. Simons has finished the
contract for removing rock in the
Christiana near jackson and ShTp
Company's plant. The rock was drilled
full of holes by a steam drill and then
blown up with dynamite. The barge
with machinery left here to day for New
Jersey in tow Of the tug Majestic.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23

Blumenthal & Co. had a man arrested
this forenoon for disorderly conduct.
The man wanted to get his back pay this
morning, the foreman gave him an order
for same, but the Office refused to cash
1t. This action caused the mans temper
TO rise and an officer was called in and
the man was arrested. He will have a
hearing this evening
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23

DR.. Alexander Lowber, of this city, a
member of the State Board of Health
has been appointed one of the board Of
medical examiners of pension applicants
in this city. He received his commission
from the Pension Department on Thurs
day. There are three examiners in each
county.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23
Lost a Gold Watch and Chain.

Or. Kimble's little girl lost gold
watch and chain yesterday afternoon be.
tween and o'clock. in going from No.
l school down French street to Third
d over Third street bridge. The
watch has the initials d E A. on the
back, and a little gold heart is on the
,Iaf
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23
CIGARETTE LAW VIOLATED.
Nicholas BOrelli Held In $500 Bail for
Selling to Minors.

Selling to Minors.
Nicholas Borelli, cigar dealer at No.
2t2 West Eighth street, was charged
this morning before Judge Ball with a
violation OF the cirgarette law.
Rudolph Miller, a boy Of 10, testified
to buying cents worth Of cigarettes
yesterday from Borelli He never told
defendant that he was II years Of age
George Gosnell another to-, aged 10.
deposed to seeing Miller buy the
cigarettes he bought cigarettes there
himself although he had told Borelli OF
his age
The court held him in 5000 bail for
appearances at the upper court.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23
NO NIGHT SESSIONS OF CONGRESS.
An Agreement Reached Yesterday to Sit
From IL a. m. Until p. m.

An Agreement Reached Yesterday to Sit
From IL a. m. Until p. m.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-The closure
resolution, which was introduced in the
Senate Thursday by Mr.. Platt REP
Conn.,. was discussed yesterday, but
went over. The repeal bill was taken
up and speeches against it were made by
Mr.. George Dem Miss }. aud Mr.. Hans
brough (Rep n. d., and Mr.. Stewart
(Rep. New An agreement was pro
posed by Mr. VOORHEES, and sssented to
unanimously, that from Monday and
until further orders, the daily sessions
shall be from IL m, to p. m.
Mr.. Holman, Of Indians, has intro
duced into the House a comprehensive
auti.corruption bill. 1t is aimed at such
appointments as that of Van Allen, to be
ambassador to Italy.
The State Department has requested
an explanation from the authorities OF
Spain for the arrest of an American citi
zen named Russell, arrested in Cuba upor
a charge of sympathiziDg with revolu
tionists
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23
nrutal south Jersey NegTo.

SALEM, n. J., Sept. 90 Yesterday a
9-year old colored boy entered neigh
boris house and beat 4.months.old baby
nearly to death with a club. The little
one had both eyes knocked out, and its
head was bat cred. It cRnrot live. Tne
boy has not been arrested.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23
HAD A LIKING FOR BRASS.
John Doyle Helps Himself to the p. w. &
u. CompanY's ard Is Arrested.

Having some leisure time, lohn Doyle.
of York, Pa, decided to turn It into
money. He began stealing brass from
the West Yard and up to the time he was
captured be had stolen 22S pounds It
was not all stolen at once but was taken a
little bit at time. Doyle did not sell
the metal as soon as he secured it but
hid it expecting to sell il and reap his
harvest later.
Detective Jones got wind of the
stealings and went to work on the case
and destroyed the thief's calculations by
arresting him this morning He was
taken to the City Hall and locked up
where he will have time to repent.
The brass was the property Of the p
W. &. b Railroad Company aud was
valued at $41O4
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23
The ChampionshIp Reoord.


ST. Louis VS.. New York, at st. Louis.
Cleveland. VS.. Brooklyn, at Cleveland.
Cincinnati vs. Boston, at Cincinnati.
Pittsburg VS.. Washington, at Pitts
burg. Chicago VS.. Baltimore, at
Chicago Louisville vs.. Philadelphia,
at Louisville
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23
RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF HUMAN LIFE

Coroner's Jury in the Mautsno Train
wreck. Hold Two Trainmen Wholly
Responsible for the Disaster.
KASKAKEE, III Sept. 80 3-The coro-
ner's jury last night returned
a verdict IN the Manteno train wreck,
in which twelve people were killed,
finding that the engineer. Amos, of the
second section, and Orville Duncan,
fiagman OF the first section,
were guilty Of criminal careless
ness aud recommending that they be
held to answer for unlawful killing.
Conductor Tyner, Of the first section.
aud Engineer Campbell were found
guilty Of gross carelessness.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23

Eugene Grace. Thomas Mullin, James
Carney. John Curtin and John Nelson
were fined s. aud costs. this morning. in
the Municipal Court for being drunk in
freight car on the track of the p, w.
& B. railroad last night.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23
FoUR-INcH SNOW IN ENGLAND
such Storm Was Never Known So Early
in the Season.

LONDON, Sept. 23.-Snow fell part of
the night and almost all day in most of
the northern counties in England. The
snow storm was the most severe in West
Morelsndshire where the ground was
covered TO depth of four inches.
Snow has never before fallen so early
in the season.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23

Letter Carrier McShea Is at present
suspended from duty awaiting the Ge
cision in his case, of the department at
Washington.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23
IGNORANT REVOLTERS.
One Of the Rebel Officers Can
not Write His Name.
SANTOS STILL IN BLOCKADE

Rio Likely to Become the Dominion Of
Admiral Diello-southern states Ready
to Revolt Against Anyone In Power
LONDON, Sept. 20 The British mail
steamer Clyde, from Rio Janeiro, brings
forty passengers from that city and
eighty one from other South American
ports.
The news of long standing disaiIection
in the army and navy is confirmed by q
Brazilian passenger. who says that most
of the officers ore so uneducAted that one
Of them cannot write
It looked, when the Clyde left. as II
the navy would certainly succeed in
bringing Rio Jsneiro under the DONNA
tion Of. Admiral Mello but the northern
states desire chiefly TO be let alone, nol
caring much for either party.
The people OF the southern states arr
ready TO revolt against anybody VIII,
may be in power.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23
Insurgent. Moo VIA q theel..

BUENos AYREs, Sept 23 LATER -
The insurgents in the province Of Tucu-
man have met with check. The gov
ernment forces have regained possession
Of the railway, many parts of which had
been destroyed by the insurgents.
The line has been repaired and Federal
troops are expected to occupy the capi-
tai, San Miguel de Tucuman, to day.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23
Fort Desterro Captured.

BUREos AYREs, Sept ga part Of
the rebel Brazilian feet continues to
blockade Santos, in the state Of Sac
Paulo. According to the advices they
have made the blockade effective
The rebels are also conducting opera.
tions south Of Santos Some Of their
vessels attacked and captured Fort
Desterro on Santa Catharina Island,
off the coast Of the state OF Santa
Catharina.
Destero. is the capital of Santa
Catharina It is defended BY several
forts. There is a conside. able arsenal
there, and 1t is thought that It Is the
object Of the rebels to force the cspitu
lation Of the town and secure the am
munitions Of war stored tuere
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23

As soon as the jury had left the box a
Jury was drawn to try Anderson for
murderously assaulting William Benson,
white, at the same time and place Ben
son was struck in the head and has al
most lost the sigh. of one eye in conse-
quence.
The Jurors challenged by the defense
were Robert n Cam. Henry Witsil, John
q. witsi, A. ]. Collins, James S.
Wright.
The panel was exhausted and the
sheriff called Winfield S. Quigley, and
George NJ. Crawford from the audience
as talesmen.
At445 o'clock the jury on the frst
McVey case returned a verdict Of guilty
Of assault With intent to commit murder.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1893-09-23
ELord and Lady Dunraven Arrive.


Next week Chairman Smith, of the
American Yucht Committee, will give a
grand banquet in honor of the earl and
countess, which distinguished yachts.
men Of both sides will attend.