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Evening journal., 1894-09-04
clTY NEWs IN aRlEF.

Daniel DurO-s was kicked by mule at
Gordon Heights on Friday, and a painful
cash on the forehead was the result.
There has been rise OF about cent n
pound in sugar. Local dealers Opine that
there Is likely 10 be another rise Of half a
cent shortly, and the housewives are in de-
spair.
ton VIII be sold by Sheriff Gould on Friday,
September IA.
several carloads Of machinists passe
through Wilmington this morning, for
Baltimore, where the national convention or
stationary steam engineers began to-day.
Scores of Wilmington carriages went to
New Castle this afternoon for use at the Gra-
ham funeral.
A late 'eport about the monkey rum to
the prize light last night is that elev n horses
were driven to death.
During the absencs of Road Foreman
Lemuel ID. Tufts, OF the delaware railroad
locomotives, ". ~. Redmile is filling that
position al the p, w. & b. railroad station.
Evening journal., 1894-09-04
The Haroo Id sAndatone.

SANDSTONE, Mimi, Sept Am that
remains Of what was once the prosperous
village Of Sandstone Is a small shack used
by the Sandstone co@pany for an Office,
and this would have met the fate Of the
other buildings but for the fact that IL
was located near the quarry and was miss
cd by the flames Crowded into this build
ing were 200 people, who had lost their
homes and everything they possessed OK
oept the clothing which they wore. Whom
tho st. Paul and Duluth train arrived al
Millor's Junction, word was received shat
the town Of Sandstone was entirely burn
ed, and that the people there were In need
Of immediate aid. A party Of the roliof
committee was aboard the train when IL
started with provisions TO look nftor the
destitute people.
After passing the Eastern Minnesota
tracks and just before coming TO the glow
ing Goals and ashes which marked the city
Of Sandstone several bodies were seen, the
victims apparently having been overtaken
by the flames as they were fleeing to
safety.
On reaching the quarry below the town,
where the people who were saved were
waiting for them, they were given provi-
sions, and those who were uninjured were
ocub lpfWAfu - tNe IDlioL Tram hDpup lOur
or 1--WE miles away. Those who were burn
ed, together with number of children,
were left In tho Office building until they
were cared for by another relief train.
All those saved at Sandstone were in
the river while the cyclone OF flames pass
cd and only managed TO escape by wading
IN the water as far as possible and then
throwing water over each others heads.
Tho roaring Of the flames sounded like
thunder, and with such rapldity did they
come that people who fingered to save
property or neglected to seek safety in the
river perishod in the flames. AS far as
could be learned between 40 and 80 bod
les were scattered about the streets burn
cd to a crisp. The relief committee had
paid but little attention to the bodies, as
tho living required Immediate attention.
Tho town boosted Of waterworks sys-
tenn; but, as ono Of the citizens remarked.
"the whole Of Kettle river would not have
had any effect on the sheet of flames that
advanced on the town and swept it out
Of existence in less than an hour.
The relief train took back about gas per-
sons to Duluth for aid.
DULUTH, Sept. A relief train re-
turned to Duluth hearing 227 survivors
Of the burning Of Sandstone Tho train
came upon tho St Paul and Duluth, the
trim having been made 20 Sandstone by
Continued on Fourth Page.
Evening journal., 1894-09-04
4 DULL DAY WITH HIS HONOR.

Few Unfortunates Who MerIted the
Notice of the Municipal oourt-The
Cunningham Dog Case to BE Argued.
There was not large docket for Judge
Ball to dispose Of in the Municipal Court
this morning, despite the fact that yes
terday was Labor Day.
James Cannon, Robert Hession and
John f. Collins were the names 10 which
an unfortunate tdio of victims of John
Barley corn answered. They had been
gathered in by Officer Davidson, and
pleaded guilty. The first two were fined
~ and costs, while Collins got off with
81. Cannon claimed a residence in
Chester.
John Coogan, John Carr and George
Creagan, charged with disorderly con
duct between 10 and IL o'clock Sunday
evening, stoning the house of Lena Till
mer, colored, on Adams street, were
lined 80 and costs During the examlna.
tion one of the witnesses, Matilda Reed,
colored, testified that she heard the
young men speak of going to get another
drink. Tue II ference is that there is a
spesk-easy somewhere In the vicinity of
the foot OF Adams street that is unk own
to the officers
Herbert White, charged with disordsrly
conduct in sssaulting George Pyle, on
Market street near Fifth, was discharged
as the evidencs did not warrant his con
victien.
Hugo Gieble, pleaded guilty to assault
and battery on Albert Hindle, at Third
ard Market streets, on the evening of
August He was ined $40 and costs
which he paid
The case of Pellegeino Binco and Addie
Ross, charged with using Lucy Peo for
immoral purposes, was continued to a
m. tomorrow, owing to the absence of
witnesses. Bail was fixed at 81 900 for
each.
In the case of Robert Cunningham.
charged with keeping vicious dog, an
agreement was entered into between City
Solicitor Elliott and Counselor Walter Ii
Hayes, that the information now 6led
and which is defective, be withdrawn and
new one iled. Argument will be had
In the matter, which is considered one of
much Importance, on Friday morning.
Evening journal., 1894-09-04
GAM AND HEIsEL.

They Are Having a Red-Hot Fight for the
Legislative Honors Of Red Lion Hun
dred.
Ex-Representstive James Il. s Gam,
of Red Lion hundred, was in town to
day. He now has on hand the fght Of his
life, and feels confident of winning Two
years ago he represented the Democratic
party in the lower branch of the General
Assembly, having defeated T. Baysrd
Heisel for the nomination and his Rs-
publican opponent afterwards.
This year he came up serenely again
and announced his intention Of running
for denomination and re-election. T.
Bsyard Heisel had previously come out
and secured the support of the party
leaders This left Gam to fight the
battle out alone aud that is what he is
doing, relying upon the rank and file of
the Democrats of the hundred TO carry
him through
Evening journal., 1894-09-04
NURSERY WANTS HELP.
Mrs. Frances Coleman Secures
a Levy Court Committee.
CONSTABLE OROURKE RESIGNED

His Successor Not Appolnted-C Changes
In Election Omcors In New Castle and
St. Georges Hundssds-A New Bridge
for st. Georges Hundred.
At the session Of the Levy Court this
morning the following communication
from Mrs. Frances r. Coleman. wife of
the bishop, was read:
can institution called st. Michael's
Day Nursery and Hospital for Babies has
recently heen established ia this city
and, In company with others. | am
much interested In the same. In
view OF the common and general
usefulness of the work we have Thought
Il not out Of place TO call the attention
Of the county authorities to it for the
purpose Qf In their judgment propeD Of
obtaining some pecuniary assistance.
May therefore ask the appointment OF
a committee to whom the whole matter
can be explained"
Mr. Armstrong made few explanatory
remarks and Chairman Scott named
Messrs. Armstrong, Gallagher and
Mesley committee to look into the
matter.
The resignation Of Joseph b ORourke.
constable OF Pencader hundred, was
read and accepted. The vacancy was
not filed
The monthly pay roll was passed Mr.
Rodney having given an opinion favor
able TO putting the three Wilmington
hurdred rssersors on IT., it was 80
ordered. and they were allowed $500
FOR the quarter.
Mr.. Scott presented petition for
new bridge over run that crosses
Cedar Laue. Ia St Georges hupdred, be-
tween Jamison's Corner and Middletown.
It Was referred TO tho Committee on
Bridges
john + Campbell was appointed cleo
tion inspector FOR the Southern district
Of New Castle hundred In lieu Of
| Alexander MoOaughan, resigned.
| The collectors Of delinquent taxes
reported collections amounting to
81, ,445 l6. and were allowed $lG9 80 In
commissions.
On motion OF Mr.. White. John B. Ma.
honey was appointed election inspector
for the southern district OF Pencader
hundred in place OF John II Thornton.
licensed.
Chairman Scott offered a resolution &C.
cepting the bridge over Scott's run In st.
Georges hundred, AZ public bridge and
sppropriating $500 FOR rebuilding II. Tho
resolution was adopted.
On next Tuesday the court, as COM
mittee OF the whole, will 20 to see a
caved IN culvert near St. Georges and
decide whether 1t shall be substituted by
a bridge
Elmer Egee was appointedeinspector Of
elections for Esss st, Georges hundred
In place Of John Asprill.
Evening journal., 1894-09-04
DEATH OF JONATHAN ALLEE.
Movement on Foot TO Establish an ODD
Fellows' Home at nTiddletown.


Fellows' Nome at nTiddletown.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
MlDpLETowE Sept Jonathan
Alice, = well known resident OF this
town, died yesterday At the home Of his
daughter, Mrs James Hall Mr.. Alice
was 79 years Of age. For sixty years he
had been a member of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, and possessed many
admirable traits of character. He had
been i'll for some time and his death was
not unexpected
Members Of Good Samaritan Lodge.
No. 0. l. o o F., OF this town, are
agitating the question and advisabllity
Of establishing an Oio Fellows home in
their Jurisdiction. The matter will be
discussed and acted upon at the next
session Of the Grand Lodge In Antici.
patton Of such 3 step, a charter was
secured at the last eession Of the General
Assembly.
The Methodist Sunday school OF Odessa
held picnic in the grove near that place
yesterday. The day was all that could
be desired. and the little folks enjoyed
their outing to the utmost
MiddletoWn lovers Of baseball will
have an opportunity 10 see an interesting
game between the home club and the
Warwick this afternoon, at this plsce
George M. Wilson, although much
better this morning, Is still unable to
leave his home.
Evening journal., 1894-09-04
Low Rntes to Plttshnrr-

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany, will sell excursion tickets from
Wilmington to Pittsburg for all trains
September 9th to 10Th, valid for return
passage on all trains until September 255h,
Inclusive, at 50 90 for the round trip.
The tickets will be good to stop of at
Baltimore. Washington, WevertoD.
Harper's Ferry, Shenandoah Junction and
Cherry Run, at which points excursion
tickets at one fare for the round trip can
be purchased TO the battle fields in Penn
sylvania and Virginia. On Sunday, Sep
tember 8, in addition to regular trains a
special train will leave B & o depot
Wilmington at AZ m. arriving at
Pittsburg ZOO m.
Evening journal., 1894-09-04
EBE W. TUNNELL NOTIFIED
CHAIRMAN COOPER SENDS THE FOR
NAL LETTER TO HIM TO-DAY

1t VIII Not be News TO the Democratic
Standard Bearer, But WIN be Mighty
Pleasant ReadinR-Mr. Bancroft Not Yet
Notified.
Peter S. Cooper, Jr, OF this city,
chairman of the committee appointed BY
the Democratic State Convention 70
apprise Ebe W. Tunnel, of Lewes, OF his
nomination for governor, sent the follow
ing letter to the Democra tic standard
bearer this afternoon:
WILMINGTON, Del, Sept. 4, 1894.
Mr.. kBE W. TuENELL. Lewes, del.
DEAR SIR; We are not unmindful Of the
honor conferred upon us by the Democratic
State convention held at Dover on the 2sth
uitimo by being appointed bv that body a
committee 70 notify you that the Democracy
OF Delaware has unanimously selected you a
the standard bearer around whom 10
rallv In its coming Ruhernatorial CON
test. Realizing as we do the import
ance Of complete Victory in the
approaching campaign. fully appreciaiing THE
great principles OF individual liberty, equal
laws, and the. economical administration Of
the laws for which this battle is to be Waged
and knowing full we'll that victory at hOme
and in the nation at large means the downfall
OF patterns lism and special favoritisIn, we
congratulate the Democracy OF Delaware that
they have selected fur their candidate
for chief executive Of the state a
man who has ever defended their
the wisdom of the people, and who has ever
believed that that state is best governed that
leaves the greatest amount OF power Ia the
people TO be exercised by their individual
s0yeie iegnty; and we at the same time con-
gratulate you that the people Of the state In
desire FOR good government have seen tit to
name you for the highest Office in their gift.
recognizing that you more fully than any
ether represent their ideas or good politics.;
and when we say politics" we mesn that
great scier ce which has for its object so far as
may be attained by human agencies the hap
piness of mankind.
Wishing for your final success that the
state may be best served, we are.
Yours very truly,
W. r. Riggs, n, ". MorHERALL,
a. II. CAHALL. NATHAN PRATT,
HENRY RIDGELY, JR., ". Ii BoYCE.
II. g. PAINTER. john W. PONDER,
PETER l.. COOPER, JR.,
Chairman Lewis C. Vandegrift of the
committee appointed TO notify Samuel
Bancroft, Jr., has not yet acted. but will
do so shortly.
Evening journal., 1894-09-04
Last Acta in tho Tragedy Of a Lie.

This morning at IL O'Clock, in the
undertaking parlors OF i W. Palmer, a
group Of women were gathered to witness
the last acts Ia the wasted life of un.
fortunate Kate Evans, whose remains
lay. white and still, in the plain coffin
before them. aud as the solemn
words Of the ritual of the Episcopal
church were saidl by Rev. II. D. Speak.
man, the cheeks Of those present, many
belonging to the same class as the un-
fortunate girl whose candle or life had
gone out in darkness. were wet with
tears But % years OF age,
after tasting of the so-called pleasures
of the sworld, she passed away in a
hospital bed TO an unmarked and soon
forgotten grave in the cemetery Her
associates in herr gay life watched the
solitary hearse as il bore all that was
mortal to her last home, then turned
away to again take up their scarlet
robes
In her childhood she was a fathers
pride aud mothers darling; now,
friendless, she is laid to rest The friends
Of her youth have forgotten her, or,
remembering, speak of her as one long
since dead to them 1t was a sad scene
TO those who witnessed IL.
Evening journal., 1894-09-04
A NEW DROP CURTAIN,

ImprOvem ents Made in the Appointments
of the Grand Opera House.
Some radical improvements have been
made IN the appointments OF the Grand
Opera House The most noticeable
feature is new drop curtain IL is a
marine and represents a landing. The
scenery has been retouched and the
property man never had better material
at mis- command
The dressing rooms under the stage
have been renovated and improved, \ and
additional ones built beneath the audi
tcrium for the convenience Of large com
Denieq
Evening journal., 1894-09-04
Plans to Operate tie weIlman PIont.

CHESTER, Pa. Sept. Al. Tatnall Lee,
Of the First National Bank. Philadelphia; I;
Richard Peters, Jr., and E. d. McCul.
Tough, Of the Westmorlaud Coal Com
pEny, appeared before Master Orlando
Harvey, of this city, yesterday afternoon,
and filed petitions representing 1928 =
GA 90 of the $3.50, 600 unsecured creditors
Of the Wellman Iron and Steel Company,
asking the master to recommend in his
report to the court that the plant that
has been in the hands Of the receiver for
nine months bo held for the present and
not sold The creditors are tying to get
the bonded interest to join them aud
operate the plant. Master Harvey will
make his report TO the court on Septem.
ber II.
Evening journal., 1894-09-04
G. A. II. Annual Encampment-Low Rates
to PIttsburg.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany will sell excursion tickets from
Wilmington to Pittsburg for all trains
September 6 TO 10, valid for return pass
age on all trains until September %,
inclusive, at 80 for the round trip. The
tickets will be good to stop off at Balti-
more Washington, Waverton. Harper's
Ferry, Shenandoah Junction and Cherry
Run, at which points excursion tickets at
one fare for the round trip can be pur-
chased to the battle fields in Pennsylvania
and Virginia.
Evening journal., 1894-09-04
80 RunnIng on the ..PennsY. ;,

During the pest week the new locomo-
tive, No. 10 attached to regular P, W..
& B train msde the run between this city
aud Baltimore in one hour and fourtesn
minutes. Ol the same trip he distance
between Philadelphia and Washington,
including stops. was covered il two
hours aud thirty eight minutes
Evening journal., 1894-09-04
Nnt Mnnh Iraa rhia rnn.

The Gordon Heights Electric Railway
is completed, with the exception Of
wiring. While the road may be put Ia
operation this fall it is scarcely likely.
as the park has closed and there is little
else but summer travel upon which the
road can depend.
Evening journal., 1894-09-04
Gettinx Ready for TheIr Pensions.

To-day was the tr weekly swearing IN
day OF those who are pensioners Of the
government, and United States Clerk S.
Redmond Smith aud Deputy William G.
Mahaffy were busy making out sfiiiavils
for forwarding to Washington.
Evening journal., 1894-09-04
Michael shnrrae,s Big Job.

The work of plastering the new
Federal Building will be begun in earn
est in a few days. Michael Shugrue, the
Chicago contractor, has started making
mortar. The openings are made aud
part Of them closed in A scsffold has
been built in the court room, the fues
have been torn down and the work OF
putting in new ones began to dsy.
Evening journal., 1894-09-04
Rsal Estate Transfer.

Only one transfer of property was re.
corded in the Engineer and City Survey
or's department It was Of lot on the
west side of Hawley street between
Lancaster avenue aud Second street,
from Patrick Bonner TO Henry T.
Robelen aud Lsvi A. Bertolette.
Evening journal., 1894-09-04
neath Record ofnnar.

The following deaths were registered
with Re glstrsr Colquholn to-day Rich
ard r. Griffith, 55 years Of age, with ty-
phoid pneumonia. 49,
William NJ. Price, aged 6s years. Of
hsrmplegia
William W. Cook, aged 70 years, Of old
age
Mrs. G. Louise Taylor, sged 60 years,
Rpoplexy.
Evening journal., 1894-09-04
The DrIvsr and Team UnI,nown,

While walking over the crossing at
Tulip sud Union streets last evening,
ex-Chief of Police James O'Toole was
knocked down by passing team, whose
owner and driver are unknown. His
head was cut and he was considerably
shaken up, but his injuries are not
serious
Evening journal., 1894-09-04
Nnrroulr r.onnnd AsnhrrIatlon.

Last night Miss May Lee, of No. 5l5
King street, narro Wy escaped asphyxia
tion at her home. She had lain down,
leaving the gas turned low. After she
had fallen asleep a current of air blew
out the light. She was discovered in an
unconscious condition and DR.. nj. J..
Hughes was summoned. She recovered
to consciousness after medical aid was
randered
Evening journal., 1894-09-04
DIDN'T SEE EN- FIGHT
And Hundreds of Sporting Men
Were Disappointed.
BUT THEY HAVE THE LAUGH, NOW,

For the Stakeholder, opposed to Fakes
and Fiukes. Deolatss That He WIN
Keep Every Cent of the $500 Until
Moriarity Knocks Out Mcdonnell or
Vice Versa.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
NEWARK, Sept. A Newark was in
vaded last night by mighty host. The
advance guard arrived about 10 o'clock
and it was soon generally known that
the respective merits of two of Whining.
toms pugilists, Morisrity and Mcconnell
would be decided above town on the
Pennsylvania line.
Wilmington's contingent numbered a
small army, and 1t took the town by
storm. A great number of them arrived
by train and the livery stables Of the
town were soon exhausted Late ar
rivals had either to walk to the scene Of
aetion or miss it entirely, and to man
they walked
The principals arrived early, and It
was given out that they were already on
the ground.
Ring Pitched in an Open Field.
The road leading to Strickersville was
a cesseless proc scion Of hacks carriages.
farm wagons aud almost any sort Of
vehicle pressed into service to aecommo
date the crowd.
The ring was pitched In an open field.
about half a mile above Strickersvine
on Pennsylvania soil, and it was sur.
rounded by crowd numbering five or
six hundred.
Would Be Ready at DaybreaIs.
It was patient crowd. At 2 o'clock
1t was announced that Mcconnell had
rested in Newark, and would be on at
day break; Morlarity was sleeping in a
neighboring farm house
The crowd then devoted its efforts to
make the time pass more swiftly.
Sold wagon-Ioad of Groceries.
Many stretched themselves out on the
damp sod and slept store keeper
from StTickersville hauled his groceries
Oh the field 10 a farm wagon, and sold
his entire stock in a few minutes
Daylight came, but the fighters did
not put in their appearance. The crowd
grew impatient. Then Moriarity ap-
peared and declared the fight of, as Nc
Connell had failed TO msterialize
Mcconnell Feared Delaware Law.
Then a wild rush for Newark epsued
Here was found Mcconnell, who declared
that he was more than ready TO fight,
but that he had heard that
the ring was pitched on pela.
ware soil, and be had a wholesome
fear Of her authorities. The crowd
generally laughed at the notion, and
gave Tony Stannsrd the blame Of the
failure.
"Moria" Going to Do Tony stannard.
Moriarity arrived in Newark about Z
o'clock and told the crowd what hf
intended doing with Tony" when he
met him, and that in the future II Nc
Connen wanted to fight he must lay
down $500 and also have reputation K
back him
A more disgusted locking set Of mer
would be hard to find than the crowC
that had driven sixteen miles and spent
the night in en- open field, enveloped b,
q fog that could be broken into chunks
and after all this, the mill did not come of
They wended their way toward vii
miDgton, completely dishesrtened.
Evening journal., 1894-09-04
The Weather,

In the Middle States and New England To-
day fair weather Will prevail, with slowly
rising temperature and light ID fresh easterly
and southerly winds, preceded by oudiuess
on the coasts. On Wednesday, in both OF
these sections, warmer. fair weather and
light southerly winds will prevail, and on
Thursday, sultry, fair and smoky weather,
with slight temperature changes
New York Herald Weather Forecasts.-The
warm waven in the interior of the country
extends from the Gulf States over the Ohio
Valley TO Lake Erie. and win move slowly
to-day towards the Middle Atlantic coast.
Temperature will slowly rise in this section
during the next two days.
Evening journal., 1894-09-04
Herh,s the Fun Of II.

When the principals selected a certain
French street liveryman for stakeholder
they made big mistake ia not inquiring
his opinion on fakes and hnkes. He
now holds side bet Of 5000. $50 in two
bets and other money staked on the fight
that ''so and so would knock out so aud
60
When approached for the money this
morning the stakeholder looked at the
men in scorn aud replied
"No, gentlemen, this money is all in
positive bets. Not one cent of it can be
obtained from me until Moriarity puts
out Mcdonnell or Mcconnell fninishes
up Moriarity, setY
The fight will therefore have to be
fought to night or the principals cannot
recover one cent Of stake money, even
through process OF law.
Evening journal., 1894-09-04
DI.lppoInted sportIng Won.


Early this morning the Wilmington
ians who had been disappointed by no
fight at Newark when they expected to
see Cornelius Moriarity, alias Jack DAILY,
and Ed Mcconnell fight to the death, al
most, began to arrive in town On rail
way trains and in carriages. They all
seemed to be Jumping on" Mcconnell
and declaring that he was scared to
death" before going near the field.
An EVENING JOURNAL reporter saw
Mcconnell shortly before noon at his
headquarters and the plucky little
fighter manifested as much disappoint-
ment as the spectators.
I'VE both weighed In last night at s
o'clock, and tipped the beam at 1871
pounds each / never felt better, and in
fact. sm in the best of trim now. Last
night didn't want to fight in the dark
and in a woods That's where it was
planned to battle and it was no fit place
for man without lifetime's ring ex.
perieRce. My seconds, who were keep
Ing me posted, and l, agreed that it
would be better to wait until day break.
When morning dawned l was alleady,
but the authorities were 'oa' and after
starting for the ring my friends warned
me that TO strike blow meant certain
arrest. hops We can fight to night If
we have to pull it off in private some.
where"