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Evening journal., 1894-12-17
ANOTHER MYSTERIOUS FIRE.

V. d. Dances store Completely Guttsd
and the Contents Entirely Destroyed.
A bad Ere and one which for a time
threatened to do considerable damage
occurred Saturday afternoon, in the cigar
and news store occupied by " B. Dance,
st Seventh aud Pine streets When frst
discovered by Mr.. Dance the fre was IN
the cellar, and 30 quickly did It burn that
his eyebrows and hair we're singed before
he could get out. An alarm was sent In
from box 1-5 and the department was
soon NJ work. Il took half an hour TO
get the blaze under control, and by that
time the building was literally Quilted.
The building is owned by John Fisher,
Of No. $40 Madison street and was
valued at 35 500. on which was an In
Hurancs OF 81, 500 in the Farmers
Mutual. Mr.. Dance had insurance
sufficient to cover bis loss, which was
placed in the Home Insurance Company.
Only few Of his household goods were
saved. The loss win be about 81, 00o
The origin Of the fire is unknown, but
Is supposed TO have originated in some
rubbish in the cellar
Evening journal., 1894-12-17
Organized a military COMPANY.

At the annual sncampment Knights of
st. John and Malta hell recently in
Torsnto. a special effort was made to
revive interest In the military branch Of
that organization and the encRmpments
wherever existing were urged to take
the matter In hand Lsmusl Marr, who
holds position OH the staff of General
Thomas G. Mexican, with the rank of
brigadler general, has been busy in this
work In Wilmington and yesterday
afternoon, instituted Wilmington Com
mandery No 1, Military branch Knights
st. John and Malta, with the following
officers: Captain, J. Frank smith; first
lieutenant, J. O. NoWlAnd second
lieutenant, G H. Bird first sergeant and
acting secretary, a s Neher; quarter
master sergeant and treasurer, Norris 8.
Grubb There areithree companies now
In Canada, two In Brooklyn and four IN
Philadelphia, but all Of them are acting
Independently. Wilmington No. 1, Is
the first to report to headquarters and
will take front rank In the regiment and
be known as Company A, an honor of
which General MArr is deservedly
pFOud
Evening journal., 1894-12-17
Ths Arrumsnt in Janunrr.

James F. Farley will not.hAvs to show
cause to day why he shall not step down
aud out of thes assessors oflce aud make
room for Charles h. Hudson Argument
en- the rule will not be made until the
early days OF January. The rule, how
ever, was made returnAble to day.
The answer Of the Democratic inepec.
tors was filed to day by John F. Callahan
secretary OF the Democratic Executive
Committee.
Ex.City Solicitor Charles M. Curtis and
City Solicitor George A. Elliott, counsel
for the Republican inspectors of elee-
tion, filed their several answers with
Prothonotary Horty this morning. They
submit themselves TO the ruling Of the
court and are willing to do as
1t orders. Some Of them say they would
not sign because there we're two dis
tricts not counted, while others were not
there when the certificates were made
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Evening journal., 1894-12-17

At the time Of his death Mr. Stevenson
had half completed the writing Of new
novel.
Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson was
born in Edinburgh on Nov 13, 1850. He
was educated at private schools and at the
University OF Edinburgh and was called
TO the Scottish bar, but travelled and de.
voted himself 70 litorature One OF his
earliest works was an account Of his tray
els In California, but the work which es-
tablished his reputation as a writer OF
fiction was Treasure Island, published
In 1883
Among the most popular of his works
Is DR. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, . which was
dramatized and played nt the 1ycoum the
ater In London in 1888 and subsequently
In the United States
Among his other works are "Kidnap-
ed, +" The New Arabian Nights" and
The Black Arrow.
Some time ago Mr., Stevenson, who was
suffering from lung trouble, went 60 the
South Pacific for his health, He became
enmptured with the Samoan islands and
decided 20 take up his residence and spend
the rest Of his days there. He took close
Evening journal., 1894-12-17
QUIET ALONG THE LINES.
Dali Times aEd Few Victims for the
Municipal Court Judge 90 Dispose or.

Dull Times aHa Few Victims for the
Municipal Court Judge 90 Dispose or.
One OF the smallest prisoners yet be
fore Judge BAH put In his appearance
Saturday evening, In tho psrs IN Of
Elmer Saysrs, aged Ave years, OF No.
422 South Jackson street, charged with
trespRHs In some new houses on Porter
street He succeeded In proving, through
his mother, that he was home suffering
with toothRohs and Judge Ball did not
hesitate TO discharge him. The little
fellow WAS q bright and we'll behaved
boy and ii was clearly case of mis-
taken Identity.
In Municipal Court Yesterday morn.
ing three unforCunates were RrrRiRnsd
and mulotsd In fines for drunkenness.
This morning Patrick Kennedy, who il
familiar figure In the dock. was
Rrraigned. He was arrested at the In
stance Of his wife, mainly because he sold
bis new shoes TO get rum In view of the
fact that he was working and that II
sent to jail his wife and four children
would become burden on the city, he
was let go with fine Of 81 and costs
aud warning that the next time he
would be sent over the road, his children
given to some charitable institution and
wife cared for His wife paid.
Charles Dennis got drunk yesterday
on whiekey purchased, he says on Sstur
day night At Front and Market streets
he made an exhibition OF himself ard was
arrested by officer Brlnkhide He was
fned SO and costs.
Evening journal., 1894-12-17
DOESN'T POSE As A LEADER.

Rev. DR.. Hulburd Defines His Posftfop.
TO Hts Congregation. Merely Worker
In the Cause.
In his introduction or prelude to his
sermon last evening, Rev. DR.. Hulburd,
OF diace Church, said that he had no
desire to pose as the leader Of any party
which has as its object the bstterment
OK society or the securing of
cleaner politics or purer morals.
but Was content to be q simple and
earnest worker In the cause. he was
fully convinced that all that is needed to
effect a revolution along these lines was
10 thoroughly arouse the people to the
fact that these evils existed all around
them ana that whom once aroused the
people would raise In their might
and strike at the very roots of tne
evil. The Law of conservatism of energy
discloses the fact that the striking of the
hammer on the anvil produces not onIv
the effects OF the blow, but also a certain
amount OF heat, and he believed that IL
the blows were made with sufficient force
and frequency both the anvil and ham
mer could be brought to red heat. He
was content to be ever so small a
hammer, and proposed to keep on strik
ing until the anvil Of public opinion was
brought to red heat.
he was not advocating q crusade
against the victims Of these evils. but
after those who are proHtIng from vice.
The plan he advocated pursuing was to
ascertain the ownership or agency OF
houses which are to day used as houses
of III fame II these owners
or agents are ignorant of the use
to which they are put, they
should he grateful for the
information. II not Ignorant then their
backs should be made to smart under
the lash Of public opinion. He was not
after the police, except when II could be
shown that they had used discrimination
or had proved inefficient or corrupt and
even then not after them, but rather
after their masters, their creators and
superlors.
In this work he aeked nothing Of the
church rs an organization, nor Of any
party. AS individuals he would be glad
Of All the sympathy and aid given. he
did not set himself up asia leader nor as q
DR.. PArkhurst. but simply q worker
along the same lines now followed by
many citizens who we're like-minded as
himself, spsaking in public while they
worked in private. This outlined briefly
and tsrssly the stand he took, the posi-.
tion he occupies.
Evening journal., 1894-12-17
Pilgrims nay sermon.

Next Saturday will be the annual
celebration of the Landing of tho Pill
grims and the event will be observed by
the New England Society, of PhilAdel-
phia. by q grand banquet Sunday
evening Rev. DR.. Hulburd will deliver
sermon on Pilgrims Sires and Sons,
in Grace Church, A special musical
program will be given. feature Of
which will be the rendering OF Mrs
Heman's exquisite Landing Of the
Pilgrims.
DR. Hulburd is lineAl descendant
of the men who left their native land
to seek religious freedom In a new
world, and was to have been a speaker
At the supper in Philadelphia. declining
the honor, however, on account OF his
duties here The sermon will be one
OF great interest.
Evening journal., 1894-12-17
A Cigarette King nrInr.

NEW YORK, Dec. 17.-Count Joseph
dc Susini, who was once called the Napo-
leon Of cigarette manufacturers, is dying
Of pneumonia and eysipelas at his home
In this city. Count de Susini, who Is now
40 years old, wns the founder Of the world
renowned cigarette factory In Honradez
where he manufactured 5000 600 ciga-
rettes day and gave employment 70 over
5000 persons. Although dying quite pom
niless and almost isolated at present he
was once worth $40 000, 000 He comes
from one of the Oldest families in Corsica.
Evening journal., 1894-12-17
BISHOP COLEMAN In PHILADELPHIA.

He Preached Sermon Before the st.
Andrews brotherhood In the Church
of the Holy Apostles.
Right Rev. Leighton Coleman, bishop
OF the Episcopal Diocese Of Della ware.
preachsd last evening in the Church of
the Holy Apostles, Philadelphia, before
the Parish Chapter Of the Brotherhood
OF st Andrew, taking for his text "The
Lord hath need Of them. Among other
things be said; ''This day in Advent is
devoted specially to the consideration Of
the ministry. When we speak of the
ministry Nc DO not ooDHns ourselves to
those specially set apart for clerical
work. Everyone has ministry
to fill. Many of the COM
plants against the clergy ale
due to the fact that thew
are not enough remembered by the lay :
men. The clergy originate from the
laymen. II the laymen would only re-
member this fact their mouths might be
closed, and perhaps the ranks Of the
clergy would be re enforced by better
men. How can you expect a bishop to
make good clergyman out OF poor
laymRni l would We could return to
the old apostolic methods. When they
wanted 3 deacon they called upon the
congregation to nominate seven men
of good repute. There WAS proposition
made the other day that the best citizens
here get together and propose a man Of
rspute for mayor. II we had more of
such nominations We should ARvs better
officials When you come to consider
the faults of the clergy, remember that
the fault may be yours
THE Lord, II he would, could convert
the world by his own omnipotoncs In an
instant without the aid Of anybody or
anything, but he chooses to use instru
ments, and he condeseends TO tell people
he has need Of them. Just so long as
there are vacant seats in churches; so
long as there are people who never enter
church; 60 long AS there are millions
who have never heard of Christ Just so
long has he need Of us II we but get
this idea into our hearts how much more
efficient service we would have We
must recognize that We are under His
rule. There is not one Of you, no matter
what Jour station, TO whom this message
does not apply. 1t must be frozen heart
that will not answer the Lord, Here |
am What honor can be compared to
that Of helping the Lord 20 prepare his
kingdom q
Evening journal., 1894-12-17

We have q few copies left one
of the most beautiful works of art
now on the market. It is portfolio.
bound in cloth and gold, containing 326
reproductions Of paintings by the worlds
most famous artists Accompanying
each picture is short criticism Of It,
As an encyclopedia of art the work is a
gem and as an instructor for both young
and old 1t is valuable. The work Is
peculiarly appropriate for holiday gift
that possesses beauty and merit and at
the sssme time is inexpensive. We ran
across these art books in New York aud
took the lot for our readers They were
made to sell for SO aud we got them for
81 20, SO that somebody is giving 81 %
away. No more after these few
copies are gone. Leave your order for
one at the EVENING JOURNAL Office
Evening journal., 1894-12-17
Robbed OF Her Weeks wages.

Special Uorraspondence Evening Journal.
DOVER, Dec. 17.-Mrs. Charles Hands,
bury, while returning from her work late
Saturday night, was caught by robbsr
and robbed of her weeks wages. She
works at the canning establishment OF
Richardson and Robbins, and on Saturday
nights the employees are belated in clean
ing up and putting things In shape
for the coming week 1t. was noArly z
o'clock when MRS. Hsndsbury reached
American avenue. As she came past the
stable of Hon. George V. Massey, a
eolored person came out from behind the
stable, ran along on tip-toe behind Mrs.
Handsbury until be caught up with her,
when he grasped her with all his might,
held his hand tightly over her mouth TO
prevent her from screaming,
and with brute force took from
her the envelope which she lcarrled
In her hand contained her weeks wages.
As soon as abs could recover she made
her misfortune known aud the police was
quickly notified They went la pursuit
OF the thief but to no avail Hs is still
at large. though the town authorities are
doing everything possible to bring about
his capture
Evening journal., 1894-12-17
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER.
Formal Opening OF Its Handsome New
Quarters at No. I1Oo Market street.
Philadelphia, on Saturday Night.

NofmaA opening OF Its Handsome New
Quarters at No. 11O0 Market street.
Philadelphia, on Saturday Night.
The journalism of Phlladelphia took a
bound forward ON Saturday evening
when, amid the sweet strains of reed
and string instruments, the dazzle Of
electric chandeliers and seft-toned
lights, the swaying of palms and green's,
the popping Iof cerks, the clatter of
dishes, the clink Of forks, and the hum of
the ponderous presses, above all OF
which could be heard the voices OF the
thousands Of guests of the Messrs.
James Elverson, s and Jr, the Phila-
delphia Inquirsr formally opened the
most tconplete newspaper publishing
establishment In PhilAdslphla.
In the basement are three immense
presses with capacity OF over 100 600
papers an hour. Back Of the press room
Is the engine and dynamo room, from
which is supplied all the light, heat and
power. Behind this room is an immense
boiler room. The ground floor front is
beautifully fitted up as n counting room
and contains the private Offices OF James
Elverson, Jr In the rear Of the count
ing room Is the mailing department. with
all modern appliances TO facilitate the
rapid distribution Of the papers.
Ths second floor is devoted to the
book, premlum aud coHpon business OF
the Inquirer which has grown to vast
proportions On the third floor Ia the art
room and the fourth door is handsomely
fitted up for the use of the stan OF the
paper, and on this floor is located the
extensive library.
The top floor is used AZ a composing
room and Is fitted out with . dozen or
fftesn Of the latest typs-settinR
machines. which have oomplstsly
rsvolutioniEsd this department Of the
business. Back of the composing room
is the stersotypnE room.
Taken altogether the Philadalphia
Inquirer has to day model establish.
msnt and II the well wishes OF the
thousands who attended the opening on
Saturday go for anything, the Messrs.
Elverson will be the most sucoeasful
philadelphia publishers for years to
come
Evening journal., 1894-12-17
Nete. From mladletowp. .

Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
MIDpLBTowN, Dec. 17-Rev. n NJ.
Browne preached a sermon on Another
Gospel" to large congregation yester-
day. and his discourse was full OF interest.
The women Of the Home Missionary
Society are packing box with various
articles Of food, clothing, etc and on
Thuraday will send II to Dakota, whore a
circumstances, bis church not being able
to pay his salary.
Rev. Mr. Wilkis, the new rector at Sk,
Anne's p e. Church, this town, delivered
interesting sermons to large coDRreRa-
tions at both morning and evening serv
ices Yesterday.
Evening journal., 1894-12-17
Important to b. q o. Patrons.

Arrangements have bsen made with the
Wilmington Street Railway Company 10
have a car at Delaware avenue station to
meet the local express leaving Philadsl-
phis Twenty fourth and Chestnut
strsets) at IL rs p m, reaching Whining.
ton 10 "A p m, provided six OF more
persons arrive on the train. This ar.
rangemsnt In connection with the hold
ing Of this train at Philadelphia fifteen
minutes on application Of 1--WE tor more
persons gives excellent accommodations
to the patrons Of the B h o.
Evening journal., 1894-12-17
The Q. A. R. memorial servIoo

At Covenant Reformed Church yester-
day afternoon memorial services were
held for departed soldiers, under the
auspices Of Dupont Post, G. A. r. Rev.
Q. T. Hendricks, B. d. Bogia, Colonel
Peter B. Ayars, Joseph Wheeler, Rev.
F. B Short, Aojutant J. s. Lltzenberg
and other prominent veterans and min.
listers participated. The dead, this year,
were; ComrAde John h Edwards, second
lieutenant Company G. First Delaware
Regiment, who died February 25 F..
White, died June 10, sergeant Company
B, Firstl Delaware Cavalry; Henry
Preston, died September g. landsman,
United States Navy.
Evening journal., 1894-12-17
rouRhout. The positions:
Sporting News Notee.

II door baseball is being played by the
militiamsn Of Baltimore in their spacious
armories.
Courtney B Jones has been reelected
captain of st, Johns College football
team for next season. It Is said st.
Johns will join the proposed Maryland
Collegiate Association
A Philadelphia newspaper yesterday
contained picture OF the Warren foot
ball team, Of this city, In playing con-
dition, but, although the intentions Of
the authors snd orlginators might have
been good, their best friends dni not
know the football players
Evening journal., 1894-12-17
Nsw-cENruRy CLUB WILL OBJECT.

A Syndicate Negotiating for q Lot Ad-
Joining the New-pentury Club for Club
stable Purposes.
The prospects are that a large club
stable will be built next to the New
Century Club building at Delaware
avenue and Jackson street. A syndicate
is negotiating with Lilburn Chandler,
attorney for Thomas Ferry, for the lot
on the avenue adjoining the club
house.
The lot is 55x140, and, II the syndicate
Hecures It one OF the abandonment stables
In the city will be put up Immediately. 1t
Is probable that the transfer will be made
In the course OF week.
II Is understood that the members Of
the Century Club, which is the
leading social organization Of the city,
will make vigorous protest against the
equine club house
Evening journal., 1894-12-17
Commissioner Cooper Resigns.

Peter L Cooper, Jr has resigned as a
member Of the Department Of Elections.
Pressure of business is the reason
assigned. His successor has not been
named, but Robert H. Taylor. Joseph L
Carpenter, Martin Ferry, ex-Magistrate
Bertolette, James Dobb and T. N Stay
ton, have bsen mentioned In this con-
nection.
Il Il rumored that Martin Fairy, Of the
Fifth ward, will be Mr.. Coopers success
sor
Evening journal., 1894-12-17
COL. MACALuSTERS WAR RECORD.

On the Strength OF It His Friends win
Urge, His appointment as AdJutnnt-
General.
The friends Of Colonel Samuel Macal.
lister will make a determined effort TO
have him appointed adjutant- general
by Governor Marvil. He will not make
application himself, feeling that It is an
appointment In which the governor
should act without pressure, but his
friends do not agree with him.
'He is a man who has seen active
service and knows what war means. /"
said one OF them this morning. HE has
an honorable record as = soldier, aud was
with General Smith as chief Of his staff
when the general was killed. In addition
to this. he was the prime mover in the
organization of the National Guard Of
Delaware; organized Troop b, and was
its first captain. We shall urge his
appointment upon the governor.
Evening journal., 1894-12-17
The Modern mother

has found that her little ones are
improved more by the pleasant laxative,
Syrup of Figs, when In need Of the
laxative effect of gentle remedy than by
ally other, and that 1t is more acceptable
to them. Children enjoy it and 1t benefits
them. The true remedy, Syrup Of Figs,
is manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Co. only.
Evening journal., 1894-12-17
Died at the Archbishop's Service.

NEW YORK, Dec. 17--Daniel Ryan died
In his pew at St. Patricks cathedral dur
ing Archbishop Corrigan's mass He had
been a constant attendant at the cathedral
services for the past 80 years. Three thou
sand communicates were present when
the Oldest worshiper at st. Patrick's was
carried out Of the ediiice lifeless
Evening journal., 1894-12-17
Mrs. seely visit. Her husband.

NEW YORK, Dec l7.-Samuel G. Seely,
the National Shoe and Leather bank book
keeper locked up at the Ludlow Street
iail' charged with stealing 1884, 600, saw
his wife for the first time since he aban-
doned his home on Nov rs and fed to
Chicago His wife has been very III since
his flight and the prisoners chief anxiety
has been for her, for the pair are devoted
ly attached
Evening journal., 1894-12-17
Proprietor LeOkisr Passes Through.

RC Leckler. Of Washington, d. @
who purchased the Hotel Richardson at
Dover, passed through this city to day
on his way to the state capital. He was
joined at Middletown by Edwin r.
Cochran, Sr, through whom the pals
was oonsummated. The price paid WAS
about $34. 000 The house will be opened
Immediately.
Evening journal., 1894-12-17
suhserlher. pldn.t MaterIallre.

GUTHRIE, o. r., Dec. IA year age
80 leading Populists Of Payne county on.
tered into an agreement with George II.
Doud to publish paper IN their interests,
guaranteeing him TO- 600 subscribers. The
subscribers failed TO materialize, and Doud
sued for damages. He has just secured
Judgment for S477.
Evening journal., 1894-12-17
subsoription For Iady Thompson.

WINNIPEG, Dec 17.-W.W Ogilvie, presl,
dent Of the Montreal board Of trade, has
telegraphed 81, 500 to head the Montreal
trade subscriptions TO Lady Thompson,
wife Of the late Canadian premier The
subscription for herwil be made a nation
al affnir
Evening journal., 1894-12-17
Testimony An the Bristow Ca.a.

Colonel Samuel A. Macallister, com
missioner in the divorce case of William
Il. VS.. Louisa Bristow, sat In his Office
in the Equitable Building to-day and
heard testimony. Peter L. Cooper. Jr..
represented the complainant and Josiah
Marvel the respondent. The husband
charges his wife with sdulterous
practices, and she is vigorously
defending herself from his attack
Evening journal., 1894-12-17
Death Of Miss Amelia Read.

The death Of Miss Amelia Read
occurred yesterday at her home No 501
East Tenth street, st the sge OF
forty three years. The funeral will
occur Wednesday and interment will be
made in the Wilmington and Brandy
wine Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1894-12-17
Ie23 VVas tho Iuohv Guesn

Gussed by e. R. Todd, 926 Pine street.
We will soon have another. Cigars in
great variety from SOC box MP. Fine Plush
Smoking Sets reduced to 75c and 81. 90
Genuine Meersohaum aud Briar Piper.
Durstein's Reliable Cigar and Tobacco
House, No. 8 East Second street.
Evening journal., 1894-12-17
A Rescue Mission to he Organized.

Tomorrow afternoon 3 meeting will be
held at 3 o'clock in Grace M. e. Church,
at which steps will be taken towards the
organization of society for rescue work
along the lines laid down by Mrs E NJ
Whittenors, founder Of the Door of Hope
Mission in New York city, and which
was described recently by her in this
Evening journal., 1894-12-17
In Association HAN.

The membership committee will meet
this evening and devise ways and means
for increasing the membership. TIE
regular monthly meeting of members,
with its attendant public reception, will
take place to morrow evening.
Evening journal., 1894-12-17
Little Marrie GouId Dies To-day

The death of Maggie Gould, the 8 year
old colored girl who was burned while
playing with q bonfire on the dump,
December TO- occurred at the Delaware
Hospital this morning. Deputy Coroner
Chandler will hold an inquest this after.
uoou
Evening journal., 1894-12-17
He Settled tho RiIIs.

William A. Walsen, the grocer who
was held Saturday on a charge Of
obtaining goods on false pretenses from
Thomas Duffy, gave security for the
payment OF the bills, and proceedings
against him were dropped.