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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-22
NEAaIR rHRoWS FROM 4 BRrDeh

The Fall Would Have Been 15O Feet Down
Chasn, and tho Train Nearly Went
Over - Cars Blistered by Fire Fierce
Work by the Destructive Flames.
Denver, COL, Aug. 90. "A special to
the News" from Spokane, Wash,
says:
Passengers on the westbound Great
Northern train had narrow escape
from death Sunday night. The train
had passed through fierce forest fire
for a distance of 10 miles, and when it,
reached the Little Spokane river, about
20 miles east of this city, huge tree
fell across the track from the noun
tain above, just as the train was pass
ing. The engine struck it, causing tho
train to stop SO suddenly as to throw
the passengers violently from their
seats.
The burning tree was dragged par
tally under the cars and for a mo-
ment the train toppled to one side, until
it almost went into the lo0-foot chasm
on the other side. So intense was the
heat from the forest fire that the
coaches blistered and almost took fire.
The burning tree set fire to the mail
and baggage cars but the flames were
extinguished with water from the
ed and the train succeeded in reaching
here badly damaged.
& The fires have now reached south
along the line of the Great Northern
and continue at unabated fury. Mil
lions of feet Of timber have already
been destroyed. In the section where
the flames are now burning are good
many settlers, and fears are enter
faine6 for their ca fptv
In the Northern Pan Handle of
Idaho, a wild and uninhabited wilder
ness, the fire is rapidly licking UP the
vast timber. Never before in the his
tory of the Northwest has the fire caus-
ed such havoc.
Mr.. McCreary, superintendent of
bridges of the Northern Pacific, con-
firms the reported death of four men.
They were bridge carpenters and had
gone out on long bridge to extinguish
the fire, and failing to do so they
sought to return only to find their re-
treat cut off. They leaped from the
bridge into the chasm, l36 feet below
and were dashed to death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-22
NEGROES PREPARING TO FIGHT.
Chicago colored Men Resolved to Attack
the Italian Miners at Spring Valley.

the Italian Miners at Spring Valley.
Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. IS. 1t is believed
the colored men OF this city are max
ing secret preparations to send an
armed body of men to Spring Valley,
ILL.,, to force fight with the Italians
there in retaliation for their outburst
against the negro miners two weeks
ago.
1t has been learned by the police
that colored man, whose name is
supposed to be Robinson, has been can
vassing the pawn shops in this city and
has bought over 100 revolvers
One firm of money lenders reported
to the police that they had sold seven
revolvers to a colored man. The de-
scription they gave of the man tallies
with that in the hands of the officers
Detectives have been detailed on the
case.
1t is said the colored people have be-
come disgusted with the public meet
ings because their plans have always
miscarried therefore, they have decided
to meet in secret. A number of men
are to be armed and smuggled into
Spring Valley to be in readiness for
duty at moments notice.
The discovery of the plot has cased
COu6ib6Idblb dgildtlOn III DOllCt tlIClcSs
THEA. p. A. HAS 5000 READY.
At meeting of the advisory board
of the American Protective Association
of Cook county resolutions were adopt
ed denouncing the Mayor of Spring
Valley as cowardly, disloyal and un-
American, for not using his authority
to quell the recent uprising there, and
demanding that the loses sustained by
the negroes be repaired.
Sheriff Clark of Spring Valley was
assured that the American Protective
Association stood ready with 5000 men
to go to the mining town to assist him
in preserving peace,
TRIAL OF THE 2s OFFENDERS.
Princeton, ILL.,, Aug. e.-The ser
ivces of Edward Fisher, police JUS
tice, have been secured, and the trial
of the 2S Spring Valley men charged
with assaulting the colored population
of Spring Valley will be commenced
tomorrow morning. The defence has
retained Judge r. r.. Gibbons, the
late Democratic candidate for Congress,
Owen G. Loveioy, son of the abolition
Congressman, and Ira Gibbons
The prosecution will be represented
by States Attorney W. A, johnson,
who will probably be assisted by an
attorney provided by the colored people
of Chicago, and a local attorney. All
the prisoners spent to-day in Jail.
At Princeton, ILL.,, Monday, 20 OF
the 20 Spring Valley men arrested for
participation. in the mob that drove
the colored people from their homes in
Spring Valley were bound over to wait
the action of the grand jury.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-22

First Presbyterian Church held a
congregational meeting Monday for
the purpose of devising plans for pay
ing its bills. Many of its members are
ceDts b"ye aGe decreased eonaderaby
The following was adopted: Resolved,
That it is the sense of this meeting
that we cannot afford to pay more than
$1,000 per year salary to a pastor. ?"
An officer of the church stated Tuesday
morning that there is no quarrel be-
tween the congregation and DIR. Milli-
gan, its pastor. Dr. Miliigan's pastor
ate, he said, is entirely satisfactory to
those who are most interested in the
church.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-22
"BooKn oUxsIsaH4n's ESCAPE,
Turnkey Little Reprimanded and Fined for
Permitting 1t.


The Board of Police Commissioners
was in session, Monday night, from Z. 30
O'Clock until about midnight. The
chief business was the investigation of
the escape OF "Buck" Cunningham.
which occurred Tuesday week. Chief of
Police Dolan charged Turnkey Little,
who was keeper Of the prison at that
time, with neglect of duty. Several
officers testified. The board considered
that proper care had not been exercised
and roprimanded Mr.. Little and fined
him 10 days pay.
The board adopted rule prohibiting
police officers from going security for
prisoners and also from paying their
fines or guaranteeing the same.
Patrolman Maurice Flynn was charg-
ed with being 30 minutes late in max
ing report. He failed to furnish a
satisfactory excuse and fine of three
days pay was imposed.
Invitations to attend the session of
the American Society of Improve
ments, which meets in Cincinnati next
month, and to participate in the parade
of the Fire and Police Commissioners
ofBDenver yesterday were received with
thanks.
A letter was received from Danville,
Pa, inquiring about the mythical
Springer estate. The letter was filed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-22

There is IA building boom at Ellen
dale and Contractor Isaac W. Nailor Of
Milton has the contracts, as follows:
A public school building, dwelling
for S. E. Reed of the firm of Reed 4
Bro, dwelling for George Coverdale
and large two-story stable for David
Reed. The dimensions Of the stable
are 40xs0 feet. Contractor Nailor is
rapidly pushing the work. The public
school building is enclosed ready for
plastering, and a force of men are at
work on S. E. Reeds dwelling. This
building, when completed, will be the
incest in town, being built from modern
plans, and of the hest material. In
addition to this, Contractor Nailor has
a dwelling TO build for Capt Alfred
Lekites of Milton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-22

z. D. Vernon, residing at 4O01a Pop
lar street and employed as brakeman
on the p, w. & b. railroad, had his
arm badly bruised by being caught
while coupling cars in the Third street
yard Tuesday. His injuries were
dressed by DIR. Draper and he was taken
to his home
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-22

The Chester Boat Club viii have a
boat race ON the Delaware on Labor
Day, September 7th. The contest will
be open to all Delaware river boats of
the following classes First class, %
feet gilling skiffs, rig as you please !;
second class, 20 feet slIiffs, As yards
third class, tuclups. Persons desiring
to participate are requested to com
municate with Horny Haas, Franklin
Hotel, Chester.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-22

El Paso, Tex, Aug. 2O.-Last night
at II O'Clock John Wester Hardin, the
terror Of the border, was shot and
killed in the Acme saloon in this city
by Constable John Sellman. Sellman
walked into the saloon with friend
and Hardin was standing at the bar
shaking dice. When he saw Sellman
he whilred around and threw his
hand to his hip pocket. In an instant
Sellman's gun was out and ball went
crashing through Hardin's brain.
Hardin had in his life time killed nine
men and served Is years in prison for
one of his murders
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-22
THREE ED.
A Young Woman and Two Boys Lose Their
Lives in Lake Michigan.

Chicago, Aug, 90 Three girls we're
carried into the lake beyond their
depth at Highland Park last evening.
Florence Millard was drowned, but
Grace and Esther Mihill, her COM
panions, were rescued. The girls, the
oldest of whom was II years old, had
gone for bath in the lake The
waves were running high and the girls
were knocked about by the surf until
they lost their footing. Before they
recognized the danger they We're swept
further and further from shore. The
Mihill sisters clung to each other and
kept ahoat until help reached them.
Arthur Butler, 10 years old, and his
brother Walter, two years younger,
were drowned in Lake Michigan yester-
day, while in bathing. The younger
of the brothers had been carried be-
yond his depth and in an effort to
save his brother, Arthur Butler, was
seized around the neck by his younger
brother and both were drowned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-22
The Bias Were Too High.

At Farnhurst, Monday, bids were
opened by the trustees of the Diamond
State Hospital for the Insane for the
erection of an addition to the building.
All the bids received were too high.
They were referred to Superintendent
Hancker and Architects Springer and
Dickinson, who will revise the plans
and ask for new bids, to be opened on
September 9TH.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-22

New York, Aug. 20.-Theodore F.
Matz, a saloonkeeper at No. 517 East
ll7th street, was stabbed in the abdo-
men shortly after midnight in his
saloon. His assailant escaped. Matz'
wound may prove fatal. The man who
did the stabbing had ordered glass OF
beer for which he refused to pay.
Matz tried to eject him and in the
scuff1e which ensued the man cut him
with knife, after which he fed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-22

Tho Wilmington g. Northern train
which came in shortly after o'clock
Monday night came near meeting with
an accident on account of an open
switch between Tatnall and West
streets The cars which were being
backed into the station, entered the
yards of the j. Morton Poole Co. Had
the train been coming III head on or
with any speed, disaster might have
been the result.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-22

William W. Simmons, an old resi-
dent of Wilmington, died Monday at
the residence Of his son-in-law, Will
liam j. Parry, No. s1S Van Buren,
street, aged II years. AT one time Mr..
Simmons was keeper of the range light
at Edge Moor. Interinent was made
in Wilmington and Brandywine ceme-
terry yesterday afternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-22

Wilmington Division, Uniform Rank
Knights OF Pythas, accompanied by
the First Regiment Band, started on
it's pilgrimage to Reading on Tues
day. The knights numbered about 100
and presented fine appearance. The
train by which the knights iourneyed
contained about GOO excursionists.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-22

Oscar Russell of West Eighteenth
street was accidentally struck on the
head by another man who was digging
on East Ninth street Tuesday morning
of Drs. Stevens and Ebert, where his
injury was dressed, after which he
was removed to his home. The wound
is not serious.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-22

In the Jersey markets Tuesday canta-
loupes. melons, corn and tomatoes We're
a glut Cantaloupes were sold at from
8 TO II cents per basket; melons from
81 TO IS per hundred; tomatoes 10 70
20 cents per basket, and corn was sold
for whatever might be offered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-22
water necnminr scarce.

The Water Department has given
notice that the rule prohibiting the
sprinkling of streets between the hours
OF Z in the morning and 6 in the even
ing will be enforced. "A scarcity Of
water necessitates this action. There
isno immediate danger OF famine,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-22

wenonah Council, Jr. o. U. A. NJ,
will give a moonlight excursion to
Washington Park on September 4th.
The First Regiment Band will accom-
pany them, on the new steamer
Twilight.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-22

Leroy and Frank E. Welch of this
city got into trouble while at Atlantic
City last Saturday. During the fuss a
Philadelphian was badly cut. The
Wilmingtonians were held in $500 each
for appearance at court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-22

The residence of Robert Rogers, No.
214 Jefferson street, was entered by
burglars Monday night and a guam
tity Of clothing, an umbrella and can
of coffee were taken. Entrance was
effected by prying open rear window.
There 10 no clue.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-22

Henry Fellman was injured about
the breast Monday Afternoon while at
work in the car shops of the Harlan &
Hollingsworth Go. He was taken to
the Homeopathic Hospital.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-22

Edward G. Quinby brought suit
against A. W. Wright, in Squire Nc
Whorter's court Monday, for wages
amounting to S93. The plaintiff was
awarded the full amount,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-22

Willard Harris, colored, was ar
raigned before Justice Daley Tuesday
morning on the charge of trespassing
in the yard of the house No. All Mont
gomery street Tuesday afternoon. He
was arrested by Detectives Witsil and
McVey. A fine of 81 was imposed,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-22

Andrew Jackson Wilde and Miss
Anna Nav Boldly we're married Tues
evening at Old Swedes parsonage by
the Rev. Martin B. Dunlap.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-22

Governor Hastings of Penhsyivania and
His star Enjoy Themselves by Visit to
New Castle Jail-The Governor Finds
Some Constituents Among the Prisoners
and Sets Them Free by Paying Their
Fines.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-22

A Columbus, o. dispatch says that
there is no doubt that Senator Brlce
will control the State convention.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-22

~ Watson and ss~f have decided
to visit the AtlanIa Exposition during
Octobax,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-22
THE RICHEST TURF PRIZE
Futurlty to Be Run at Sleeps
head Next Saturday.
"A SPLENDID CONTEST PROMISED
Handspring, Hastings and
Applegate Leaders.
Mnch Speculation Aa to who wiil Capture
the Trophy That Means "a Fortune 10 the
Owner of the Winning Horse-I.ist of
Elligibles,
Now York Advertiser.

Now York Advertlser.
From out of the following list will
come the colt that will win the richest
turf prize in the world at the great
Futurity at Sheepshead Bay next Sat
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-22

At Princeton, ILL.,, Monday, 20 of
the 20 Spring Valley men arrested for
participation. in the mob that drove
the colored people from their homes in
Spring Valley were bound over to wait
the action of the grand Jury.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-29
The New order.

The order recently issued by the
Postoffice Department, to the effect
that carriers must discontinue cleri
cal work i'll the postoifice, went into
operation yesterday. There are
twenty three carriers, who have as
sisted in asserting mails, etc. This
work required about one aud half
hours time each, which makes 3D.
bours. This order will necessarily
delay tho carriers in getting out.
The order also prohibits letter car
rlers from working overtime. The
order says that If they have not
completed their routes in time to
get back to the Office within the
eight hours. that any mail on hand
must be brought back to the Office
and delivered the next trip.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-29

meeting here February 9th, to take
steps to organize a State associa-
ton. The object of the colored men
who are leading this movement Is to
secure general and more apprO
prlnte observance Of Emancipation
Day, aud their call is addressed to
all the colored citizens OF North
Carolina.
The promised cold wave failed to
materlallZe, go far as this State Is
concerned.
Farmers are busy clearing lands
for corn planting. The greatest
crop ever known III the Stats will
be planted. 1t IS suid there will be
II large increase in the tobacco crop.
A very greatly reduced acreage In
cotton Is assured.
a fatal accident occurred ON the
Western railroad Saturday morn
ing SIX miles above Salisbury. a
args rock had fallen across t @
track. The engineer saw g r0 k
just as The train turned the curve.
He jumped aud WAS saved, but the
fireman WAS caught aud crushed
almost flat and instantly killed.
-Four freight cars were ruined. A
Waterman who lived at the curve
heard the rock fall and heard the
engine, but could not reach there in
time to signal the train To stop.
Gov. Carr Will to morrow evening
tender Ieceptlon To the Iegisla
ture aud the public generally at the
mansion.
DR.. White, of Warren. whose ill
ness was reported saturday, Is some
better. He is Warren's Represent
alive, but came hete sick and has
never been uble TO take his scat.
President Mcserve, OF Shaw UNI
versity, (colorcd) has been rendered
the position OF special agent TO tho
National Indian Rights Association.
lie has the proposition under con
sheraton.
Mt. Airy quarry has gotten out
another tremendous piece of granite
measuring 2lG feet long.
The depot Mt Graham caught fire
the other night and was consider
ably well under way when the agent
WAS aroused. He immediately tells
graphed to the train dispatcher, then
went to work TO remove the valuable
things out, aud when Il special with
nelp arrived from Burlington, he
had nearly put ont the fire, dc i,
qui'e young man, and deserves
much credit Tor his thoughtful
u0ss.
lev. Robert Strange, of Viii.
miugton. last night preucued pow.
eriul sermon to a packed church on
The Church Holy" 1t Is one of u
series OF sermons that is beng
preached in the Church of the Good
shepherd here.
The Seuboard Air Line publishe.
circular announcing that Mr.. Geot
l.. Rhoades is appointed genera
agent OF the railroads comprIsIne
the ;oeaboard AIR Line.
There WAS an attempt at robbery
III Wilmington on Salurdny i'll The
store of Nollers X Hnshogan. For
tunately there was no money in I'll,
drawer anu the safe was SO secure
they could not force 1t,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-29

WHEREAS, n Is DEEM y In 'EDIENT
" and Or The best interests Or the city OF
Norfolk ana the public III general that Mar.
uns lame shOulu be graded and paved with
r'hbc blocks aud single pavement iron Maiu
irrct 10 Plume sire {; thereto g. lie 1t
EE "iFLD "y he Common and Select Coun-
C Is OF the city OF Norfolk, maj rity OF all the
ncmhcrs c, cted TO each Council ,oncuriing:
First. That it is exp, die that Martin.
Zane from Man street to Plume street 10
81 dcd and pavci W.T. rubhle blocks ana sin ul.
pavement according to the plan OF the City En-.
II Ger.
scc)nd hat the W TX of grading and nav
ing ST d laue he under ut supervision of Ihs
Board oil street, Se6er and Drain Comrlis-
suucrs.
Third. Thai one-half ~ Of the cost of the
said work le assessed az INST The owners o,
= a csta nbnttng N said stree or lane ON
Ma II street 10 Plume street. a.co ding TO the
r"nni & loo tina Is TO say that the owners of
real csta rabdttiDg on the east sid of The aid
l. ne rom NJ in street Plume street shall be
I's'NSru wi n,-guarter of the costs OF the
Work according to the running foot, aud the
o mas Of real IS ate on tue st de OF said
.anc from Main street to Plume street shall be
ssessed with one-luar er OF the est OF the
Woi according TO The running foo and The
rrn aindcr. ont-halt Of e expense, shall lie
paid out OF ia pn lie ire sury.
Fourth. ina, public notice OF those roSolu-
til ms hc ivcu by ruhli.hins the same IN Two
or moro newspapers pub ishc in the city of
Norto for period OF tw-uty d tvs.
Al pred 10y the Common c .uncll January
3D., iSj --lG ayes
lSigned) JOHN l.. ROPER.
Prcsid nj Common Council
Adopted by the Select Council, January sth,
ls95 s ayes.
l-ign,i JAS. /. WINSTON.
jai5-2Ot President Selec; Council
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-29
10 very much improved at this writ

10 very much improved at this writ
ing.
Among the arrivals at the Hotel
Warwick yesterday were A. Nelson.
Baltimore; r. b. Sears. of New
York, aud @. L. Oottip, of Balti-
more.
Mir. L. E. Munford, of Eastville.
Va, was the guest OF MIR. Gee.
Schmelz, at the Warwick yesterday.
The last weekly Maritime Regis.
ter, which has just been received by
the Custom House officials, places
the "Norris" overdue, no tidlngs
having been heard as yet OF the YES
sci. The alarm increases daily and
there is absolutely no belief here
that tine ill fated ship will ever be
heard from. The subject is still
daily discussed, especially by the
sailing element.
The "Chickshominy" is IN from
London with an unusually largs
cargo.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-29
IN WARWICK COUNTY.
Many Matters Of General Impor-
lance.
Special Dispatch to The virginian.

lance.
Special Dispatch TO The Virginian.
NEWPORT News, January 2S.-A
very interesting entertainment will
tie given ut MORRISON on the eth of
February under the auspices OF the
brotherhood of Friendship, a lodge
that has been formed TO raise mouey
Tor the benefit of the suffering
poor in that community. 1t will be
II basket festival, and one OF the
committee Is Mr.. Dong Smith,
clerk OF the court of Warwick coun
ty. Other prominent people IN
that section are very much inter
ested In the good work. Some of
the NEST popular bellies of Warwick
county have promised to arrange
baskets for the entertainment. A
great many attractive features will
ne gotten up to make the affair
successful.
The lstrian, which has been char
tered by the Fnrness Company, to
ply between Liverpool and Norfolk,
VIII arrive here February 7th. This
Is her first regular trip. She will
bring over cargo of 2, 100 tons.
Miss Iurpin, VINO has been crit
cally Ill at the home of her sister
Mrs. Tharps, on lwenty-sixth stree t,