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Evening journal., 1895-02-02
THE KEY STILL MISSING.
WEEK CLOSES AND NO CHANGE IN
THE SENATORIAL SITUATION.

The Leading cOntestants for Hosors stIil
Hold rhsir own-rhs Abs entess Alter
the woloott and Nicholson Votes Only.
Special Dispatch Evening Journal.
DoysR. Feb The situation Ia the
senatorial muadle mas not changed and
the QUE ballot taken o-day showed no
alteration Ia the situation, Senators
Pyle. Records and Fsnimore. and
representative Wilson vera absent.
The nine men who have cast their
fortunes With Senator Higgins stood
boldly for him. while the six men repre
sentiDg the Boston gas man presented an
unbroken front Mr. Massey polled hiz
quartet and Representative Mustard cast
his solitary vote for Il W. 1unnsll. One
Of the votes which we're cast for At
torney-GsnerAl Nicholson yesterday, that
of Senator Pyle, was missing
The week closes with some dIsappoInt
ment, as 1t was hoped, and By very many
believed, that the deadlock would bs
broken In some way or other by thir
time. Both the leading contestants seen
determined to hold fast to their vantage
and 1t Is now ex eedlngly doubtful II tbs
problem will be solved for some time
probably not during the session.
Evening journal., 1895-02-02
a NURSES HERolsM.
She Perished In the Flames While Trytas
TO Save n Patient.

She Perished In the Flames While TrytRg
TO save a Patient.
CLEyELASD Feb. "A frail wooden
dwelling house occupied as a hospital
cnught fire. and almost before the terrible
situntion could be realized four lives were
destroyed by the flames. 1t WAS he Dea-
conoss hospital. a branch Of the Chris
tian institute OF Chicago, established last
October IN x story house on jennings
avenue. In 1t twere 10 patients, four nurses
and four laundry girls.
The fro broke out Of tho heating fur
nnca In the basement and shotup through
the partition spaces to the roof in q few
minutes, starting tho house In blaze os
quickly as though IL had been box OF
kindling wood BY desperate efforts the
patients Of the first and second floors were
saved, though some Of them may die Of
the exposure. but every person In the low
garrett reached only by a Steep narrow
stairway, met horrible death.
There were woman and patient a
foundling baby, a man patient who was
strapped 20 his bed and an heroic nurse
who tried to save them, her charred body
being found with one hand clutohing the
fastenings which held the men down.
The lost are Jacob Krause, carpenter,
60 years old Samuel Allmayer, widoweF,
50 years old Walter Clark, months old.
foundling; Minnie Baumer, nurse, 20
years old.
Evening journal., 1895-02-02
rxhibIt Of School work.

The exhibit Of the handlwork Of the
pupils OF the grammar schools which
was shown to many visitors at schools
Nos /, 4 and "a was a notable one, and
spoke well for both the teachers and the
children under their care. Special
programs were given In Nos l and
consisting OF songs, readings and reclta-
tions and addresses by Rev. L w Lay.
field. Colonel Floyd, Peter B. Ayars,
William Turner and others.
Evening journal., 1895-02-02
GIVING AND BLESSING CANDLES.

Church People Warned to Guard
Against the Purchase and Use OF
spsrmaesti Candles which Are Sold
for Pare Wax Goods, as Are Called For.
This being Oandlemas day many of the
most devout Catholic families observed
the occasion IS Is their custom, to pre-
sent to the church upon the anniversary
Of the publication Of the Virgin Mary as
many wax candles as the givers can
afford These were placed In large
baskets Just without the sanctuary rails
and are blessed during the masses
After the blessing has been pasfed
upon them, two of these candles are for
the church and one for the giver Thus
where family giving q box of three
dozen candles, takes one dozen home to
use in cases Of desperate illness, death or
menacing storm
The remainder go to the church and
are used as the rubic demands, two pure
wax candles ht low mass aud four on
feast days At high mass six wax can
dies must be burned and stven where the
bishop Is the.celebrant. A declaration has
recently been made BY Chiesgo priest
that many candles sold as wax goods now
are largely spsrmsceti and should bG
strongly guarded against These candles
must be Of pure wax made by bees, az
laid down in the rubics prepared by the
congregation of rites.
At st. Peters Church, Father Lyon!
conducted the services Of blessing anc
distributing the candles. This wal
before the o'clock mass. and tbs
services were largely attended notwith
standing the storm.
To an EVENING JOURNAL reporter
Vicar General Lyons said this afternoon
THE required number OF candles. which
is, for instance, two for low mass six fol
high mass. etc. we aim to have only Of th'
purest wax, the unadulterated product
off the bee After the required number
we are not particular about the absoluts
purity Of the goods
At the benediction of the blessed sac
rRment twelve wax candles must bs
burned unless the monstrance is made
with pyx, as is always done in America
4 when six are ordered
Evening journal., 1895-02-02
IN IHe ORPHANS COURT.

Judge Grubb Confirms Several Raturns,
Grants a Petition and Appoints Guard-
tAnas
Judge Grnbb held a term Of Orphans
Court this morning. T. Bayard Hsissl
who was appointed trustee to sell real
estate Of Martin j. Lewis. made return
OF sale which was approved.
A ~ SAnborn representing James v.
Ellison. executor of Curtis b Ellison,
was granted an order 60 sell land 70 pay
oebta
j. Frank Blggs, representing Peter B
Alrichs who was, appointed to sell real
estate Of Robert Miller, iled return Of sale
which Was approved.
]. w. Ponder submitted petition Of
Annie g. Murphey to draw $50 out Of
court II was granted.
Shllie Wilson was appointed guardian
OF Annie M Elliott and Albert B Ooultor
was appointed guardian Of Raymond B
COulton.
Evening journal., 1895-02-02
ABANDONED BIRMINGHAM PARK.

Popular Wilmington Excursion Re
sort Discontinued and Its Name Or
dered to BE Erased From All the Time
tables and Tariffs of the w. & N.
Superintendent A. g. McCauslAnd and
General Freight and Passenger Agent
Bowness Briggs have just issued an
order from the Wilmington and Northern
superintendent's office In this city which
practically makes the pleasure resort
known as Birmingham Park, thing of
the past. The order says:
From and after February Let prox-
imo, the flag station known as Birming-
ham Park will be discontinued and the
name erased from all time tables and
tariffs
NoexpIanation Is given OF this abandon
ment Of the pretty pleasure grounds that
have for the past ten years attracted
many Wilmingtonians, as well as Vest
Chester, Chester and Residing excursion
ists, and have been a source OF consider.
able revenue to the railroad company.
The patronage increased with the
construction of the new ele ectric railway
between West Chester and Lensps
The grounds are owned BY Frank
Graft, and much of the furniture and
equipments belong to the Wilmington
and Northern Company All was sel enc
1t is said, between the railroad company
and Mr. Graf, but a third party, Norris
q. Temple. struck Birminghams death
blow. Every passenger must walk
across Mr. Temples property to react
the park, and this continuous tramp oi
human feet and romping of merry
children picnickers caused the trouble
The Wilmington and Northern Compan,
has. therefore, notiisd all connecting
lines that the station Is no more, ant
that they must ship no freight to Blr.
mingham Park.
1t is understood that the company vii
equip LenRpe or some other nstursll,
pretty and picturesque station as 81
excursion resort.
Evening journal., 1895-02-02
They Are Plaster paris bananas.

Two fine punches Of bananas. per.
fectly rounded and rich golden hued.
attracted much attention In the King
street market this morning They were
so tempting that dozens Of passers-by
asked the price per bunch and dozsn.
The dealer mechanically replied TO all the
questions, and only few market
people discovered that the fruit was
made OF plaster Of Paris by machinery,
and under a New Yorker's special patent,
Evening journal., 1895-02-02
nanth of nn notorennrIan.

James Foote, well.known farmer Of
Mil Creek hundred. died suddenly at his
home near Falkland, on Thursday
night. About week ago Mr.. Foote was
stricken with paralysis from the effects
Of which he did not recover. On Thurs
day night he left his house to 90 to the
barn and fell Ia the snow, where he waa
found shortly afterwards by his wife
He was 80 years Of age and resided al
most all his life on the farm on which
he died He had host OF friends the
result of his genial disposition. Mr..
Foots leaves three children, Mrs Alex
ander Guthrie. Of Hockessin, and sons
Edward and John.
Evening journal., 1895-02-02
Readv For the Blr world.

The successful members OF the Feb
ruary class Of girls at the High Schoo
numbers twenty three, and their namel
are: Edna Taylor. Belle Lummls
Amsnda Palmer, Henrietta Hawkins
Bertha BArki, Blanche Gilmore Ella Con
way, Gertrude Chambers, Mary Steward
Alics Palmer. Lucle Buchsr. BERTHE Weyl
Father Strickland, Mary Shields
Barbara Forrest, Mary Thorpe, Mar!
McKeowan, Fannie DOherty, Ann
Alsen' zsr, Elsie Hysore, Elizabeth M
Clintock, Carrie Goiding. Berthe Lindsay
They will receive their diplomas q
graduates ia June.
Evening journal., 1895-02-02

ftate senator DAILY Called Recorder Me-
Donough an old Debauchee Nos Fit co sis
on the Bench, but MeDonough only
Smiled and Went ON with ths Case.
JERSEY Cry, Feb. State Senator
William ID. DAILY OF New Jersey while try
ing case before Recorder Francis NJ Me
Donough In Hoboken, openly charged she
recorder with having shielded guilty per
sona He also accused him Of being unfit
to SIT on the bench.
Senator Daily was counsel for Victor r.
Downer OF Lyndhurst n. j.. who was
charged with having betrayed Mary Fee
ney. who until recently was employed as
q servant IN I,owner's home He was dis
pleased with the recorders ruling When
Lawyer Horace l. Allen. who acted as
prosecutor for Mary Feeney objected 10 8
question which Senator DAILY asked her.
tho senator insisted that she should an
swer, Notwithstanding Mr.. Aliens objec~
tion.
II ohiectw shouted Mr. Allen. She
shall not answer that question
You shut up, retorted senator DAILY.
You and the recorder ar In league TO
prosecute my client F."
Recorder NoDonouah was astounded
He could scarcely speak as he sayagely
eyed Senator only
Tho senator's 5 charges arc improper,
said Mr.. Allen. u deny his charges, and
be should lie compelled to s9ologize +"
Refused 20 Apologize.
"I'il never apologize for anything that
have said replied tho senator. = can
prove every word OF It = Then. addressing
tho recorder. he said;
Your part in nearly every case in this
court Is plain 10 everybody. You are here
to shield the guilty party. You are unfit
/ to sit on this bench The upper courts
have told you so'--
Its Iie interrupted the recorder.
Its true. replied the senator You
are an old debauohee
when senator Daily had concluded hii
attack, the spectators held their breath IL
expectation of an outhurst from the re
oorder but they were disappointed Th'
recorder quietly sat In his chair and amii
ed He declared the senator's remark
were uncalled for After hearing the evi
dence he said be would reserve his decision
Evening journal., 1895-02-02
HOUSE FAYORS MRS. CARPEHHERSPLEA

II Passed the BIN Changing Her Name TO
Her Maiden One OF Richardson--Rcp-
resentative Pyie's New BIii.
Special Dispatch Evening Journal.
DOVER, Feb. 2-The House to-day
passed a bill changing the name Of
Marguerite r. Carpenter to Marguerite
r, Richardson.
Mrs. Carpenter is the widow Of the
late Frank D Carpenter, and 1t is because
OF family quarrels she applied TO the
State Legislature for change Of name.
Representative Pyle, after the House
had heard the teachers or training
school bill and the bill providing for
uniform curriculum, gave notice of
another act. 1t is to appoint commits
sion Of education TO look into the needs
Of schools and to report two years hence.
Evening journal., 1895-02-02
Two streets WIII ae vacated.

Yesterday afternoon a conference was
hell between w. w. Lobdell, City Eagi-
neer Wilson and the Street and Sewer
Department relative 10 vacatinR g street
and Duncan avenue, In South Whining
ton. The former begins at the end Of
Ohristiana avenue and continues for .
distance along the city line Duncan
avenue runs from @ street to the Chris
tiana river. The city solicitor was in
structed to prepare law vacating both
streets. The Street and Sewer Depart
ment proposes to continue Christians
avenue southeasterly TO the Delaware
river, which it will strike near the w. q
n. pier,
Evening journal., 1895-02-02
cITY NEWs IN RRIEF.

The First Wilmington Company of the
Boys Brigade viii attend service at Rodney
street Church on Sunday evening. when q
sermon will be preached especially TO the m
by Rev. w. +. Lewis.
March of the Liliputians" is the name of
a catchy two-step from the pea of IL. f.
hobelen and published by Robelen q Co.
This evening a number of the members OF
the \. M. @. A., will attend the game OF
oasket.bal between ths Baltimore and Phil
ade hia Y. M. @. A., teams.
The sixth lecture in the Brownson
Library Association series, will be given in
the hall Monday evening February II. by
and Ariad me-" A tine musical program will
be given.
Other ministers sareannounced to preach
on prison reform tomorrow.
New boilers are being built at the Harlan
aud Hollingsworth Compsny's for the
steamer Republic, in Winter quarters there.
Evening journal., 1895-02-02
Mn.onIe committe.. Namsd.

The following committees nave been
appointed by g II P Eugene Massey,
Grand Chapter Royal Arch Aasons
Correspondence v V Harrison, John B
Book, r Henry Young; Jurisprudence,
Wilmer Palmer, Joseph L. Csball,
Jacob F Mynich; finance, John
& Grohe, Enoch Moore, William
z Watson; credentials, Lewis w
Finn, John L Thompson, John
L Clark; warrants and dispenHAtious
Thomas Davidson, Thomas J Day
Joseph A Bond work, Francis L Car
psntsr, Joseph Row, Harry Galbraith
By laws, George w Andrews, Franz
w Hopes, Henry q Hawkins; P. g. h,
p Jewel, Thomas Davidson, J. Pau
Lukens. ] Participates.
Evening journal., 1895-02-02
craEv Preaeher'a Crime.

AURORA, Mo-, Feb 2.-Bud Ellis a
farmer and Methodist preacher living foul
miles south OF this city, became suddenly
insane and after cutting his wife's throat
shot his little girl through the head, and
then going to farm where he formerly 70
sided blew his own brains out
Evening journal., 1895-02-02
rha Wanfhnr.

Ia the Middle States and New England to-
day partly cloudy TO cloudy, colder weather
will prevail. with fresh northeasterly and
northerly winds, prob sbly followed by snow
or rain and winds of increasing lrcs on this
section, but by clearing in the interior. On
sunday In both OF these sections considerably
colder. clear weather and fresh TO brisk
westerly winds will prevail, possibly preceded
by snow or rain in the morning on the
coasts. and on Monday fair weather, with
rising temperature.
New Ysrk Herald weather Forecasts.-The
storm last evening in the East Gulf States,
attended by heavy rainfalls from Palestine,
Texas, TO New OrleNns, will move northeast
toward Cape Hattsras. 1t viii probably
cause northeasterly and northerlY winds and
rain or snow on the coasts from Hatteras to
Long Island. the wind increasing in force.
Evening journal., 1895-02-02
A TurJI.h hIurderer'a Encnpe.

CoNsrANTfSoPLR. Feb. 2.-The Ameri-
can who was killed by man. who, armed
with knife. ran amuok through the
streets. stabbing and slashing right and
loft, was Mr. Stupe director of the Metro
politan railroad OF Constantinople- A
Turkish official and a railroad employees
were also killed, and ten other persons
were moro or less seriously wounded. The
murderer succeeded in escaping.
Evening journal., 1895-02-02
High school BOZ. to mn.

The question Of introducing militsry
drills in the aigh School has been dis
cusssd BY the Board of Pnplic Education,
and Lieutenant Fryer, Of the U s. A., ,
Instructor at Delaware College, has
offered to drill the boys without expense
At the next meeting Of the board the
matter will be acted upon.
Evening journal., 1895-02-02
KING Humbert Interrupled by ManIse.

ROME. Feb. e.-Maior Oddi Of the gen
eral staff OF the army became suddenly in
sane. With his face distorted with fear,
he rushed out of the room and ran to the
Quirinal. He passed the sentinels with
out difficulty and proceeded TO the apart
ment Of the palace whore King Humbozt
was receiving the provincial projects As
he opened the door and entered the room
Major Oddi cried: "Tbievesr' Muir
derersri The attendants OF his majesty
seized Major Oddi. took him from the
room and summoned physicians to attend
him
Evening journal., 1895-02-02
nnfnnlter,. suceersor AppoInted.

CONCORD, Mass. Fob 2.---Judge Pres
colt Keys was appointed by the selectmer
to succeed Defaulting Tax Collector
Charles W. Sanford OF this place A cir
cular letter will be issued asking all tax
payers to show their receipts or pay tho
taxes due. No clew to the location of San
ford or the missing taxbooks has yet been
dfocovarad
Evening journal., 1895-02-02
whnra Hnr Hnnhnnd2

Mrs. Maggie Sherer. Of Philadelphia,
has written to Postmaster Moore, asking
after her husband A. T. Sherer, who left
home three weeks ago to work here and
from whom she has not heard. She fears
foul play She writes that two OF their
children are sick.
Evening journal., 1895-02-02
serera Bite OF ; Horna.

Frank Alloorn, of Mill Greek hundred,
near Drummonds Hill. went on fox
hunt on Thursday. The horse which he
was riding became lame and he attempted
to ascertain the cause. He dlsmounted
and caught hold of the animals foot and
was about to examine 1t when the horse
siezsd Allcorn's head with his teeth. The
wound Is a serious one and the injured
mans recovery Is doubtful.
Evening journal., 1895-02-02
mi. Teran wants a wife.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-P. Patterson OF
Lancaster, Tex, has written o letter to
Postmaster Dayton Of this city asking the
postmaster to find woman who wants
husband and who is willing 60 take
charge Of four small children.
Evening journal., 1895-02-02
.rudes Hoar,s Funeral Monday.

CONCORD, Mass, Feb. 2.--Funeral serr-
ices over the remains Of the late Judge
Hoar will be hold next Monday afternoon
at s o'clock in the Lexington Street Uni
tat,iay, church
Evening journal., 1895-02-02
Deal for Thu Plate with a Delaware
Firm,

In Pittsburg yesterday, Secretary John
Jarrett of the Tin Plate Manufacturers
Association announced that so many new
tin plate factories would be established
this Spring that the annual output win
be 300, 600 tons, or the countrys annual
consumption The tin plate mill at New
CASTLE, Pa. he said. will DO enlarged, q
deal having been made with New York
importing firm, and = Delaware canning
concern. The latter is probably the frm
of Richardson & Robbina Of Dover
Evening journal., 1895-02-02
Fire Bricks and Clay.
George q. Mccall Company,
Eighth aud Shipley streets.
sacred heart church organ Recital.

An elaborate program viii be rendered
at the organ recital In Sacred Heart 4. O
Church Monday evening. Rev. Father Prior
Sylvester Joerg. o s. B., pastor, the
occasion being the trial OF the new orgsn,
which was recsntly set up in the church i.
Evening journal., 1895-02-02
How the Room was Fitted.

The Driven From Home Club composed
of members Of the Lstter-carriers Asso-
citation, met last evening and rendered a
vote Of thanks to Megary and Son, l. B
Taylor, D r. Stewart, J. and J. n. Hsr-
man, Carpenter Brothers, !. Lewis Row,
Joseph Jenkins. Maurice Alexander,
George H. Mccall, Combs Coal and Wood
Company, Kelley and Company, Adams
and Brother and n O. Lakeland for gifts
for their room in the Eckel building
Evening journal., 1895-02-02
A Rn,nrlnn prinee peaa.

BERLIS, Feb 2-Prince Wolfgang Of
Bavaria, fourth son OF Prince Louis cid
est son Of the king regent Of Bavaria Is
dead
Evening journal., 1895-02-02

a
The second and third simply reduced
wolcott's vote 10 aud increased Nichol.
sons to 2
Speaker Watson declared that there
had been no election and, on motion Of
Senator Pyle, the two houses separa-
ted
It was Representative Mustard's FIRST
appearance for several days, he having
been kept at his home In SmyrnA by
sickness. .Hls colleagues warmly congrat
ulated him upon his recovery and the
usual laugh ensued when he voted for
Ebs W. Tunnel
Republican Camp Deserted.
The Republicans seemed to be as far
from an agreement as ever. There is no
sign Of break anywhere, and II may be
weeks, months or two years before q
senator will be elected
Senator Higgins and his lieutenanti
are out Of town. J. Edward AddiolTs
John r. DonRhos, Representatives Moore
and Brown, and others who have east
their fortunes with the gas king left on
the north-bound train yesterday after
noon. Neither side anticipates q break
at any near day. They have simply
settled themselves down to allow time Il
work its wonders
Mr.. Addicks said yesterday that he
would be elected when the corn came up
and the Higgins and Massey men say
that 1t will not be this years crop
1--WE are not so much opposed to senA-
tor Higgins" said one Of the leading
Addicks members. What we are lighting
Is the kind OF lieutenants he,has arounC
him. We are tired of them
One day recently. Speaker Watson Wal
on the train bound for his home In Mil
ford Seeing a leading Sussex count,
Republican politician in the ear b.
walked over to him and began chatting
him on the senatorial deadlock.
"Yes. replied the politician disconso
lately, six years ago we sent set o
Sunday school children to represent u
In the General Assembly and Eek
Cooper and Rawl Kenney got hold 0
them and they did anything they sske
them to This time we made up on
minds that we would send a set 0
-----, aud durned II we dldn
Evening journal., 1895-02-02

See "BelshazzRr" given at the Opera
House by the West End Choral Club,
Friday and Saturday evenings, Febru
airy and g. Chorus of 80 voices. Tickets,
so and 35 cents, at Bsynard's and Garrett
Smiths. Reserved without extra charge.
Evening journal., 1895-02-02
BI.hop clark seriously III.

Providence. Feb. .. Right Rev, Thon'-
as NJ Clark. d. D.. bishop Of Rhode 10
land, is seriously Ill at bis home In this
city.
Evening journal., 1895-02-02
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

Dspeculated or notyou viii find something Of
great interest 0 you In our new pamphlet. 1t
tells how to make money quickly in stocks,
ponds. etc. am Is sent Tree upon request.
Evening journal., 1895-02-02
THE SENATORIAL FIGHT.
Two Votes Leave Wolcott
and Go to Nicholson.
STILL HIGGINS 9 AND ADDIoK5 6

The Vote for Nicholson Complimentary.
Mustard In His Seat Again and Holding
out for TunneII-No Sign OF q Republi-
can Break-The Deadlock May Last Two
Years.
star Corr espondence Evening Journal.
DOVER, Feb. 2. representative
Mustard Is no longer alole 10 the bolt OF
the Democratic caucus which named
Chancellor James L Woloott Repre-
sentative DAILY led q break yesterday on
the first ballot, aud he was followed by
Senator Pyle on the second The man
Of their second choice was Attorney.
General John r Nichols Both say
that their action was due solely to q
desire TO compliment some other Demo
cratic leaders
The Democratic caucus which WAS to
have been held yeeterday morning for
the purpose Of Withdrawing the name OF
Mr. Wolcott aud substituting that OF
some other man, probably Mr. Nicholson,
did not materlalizs, doubtless hecsnss
the anti. Wolcott men seeertslned that
they we're not strong enough to carry
the caucus sgainat him The &c lon OF
ssna5or Pyle aud preventative DaiS
VAS wholly independent In character
The latter aald that he had been voting
for the chaucsllor for three weeks suc
desirsd to compliment some Of his othei
friends.
There was the usual crowd of specta
tors when the two houses went into ioiu'
session at noon The names we're calleC
and some surprise wag manifested wheI
Mr. Daily called out the name OF John r
Nicholson This became more marked
when, on the next ballot Senator Pyle lsf
Wolcott and went to Nioholson. Th
hrst ballot stood:
Evening journal., 1895-02-02
Reported Purchass BY WILMINGTON Men.

A Philadelphia newspa per says that
there is rumor in Chester that tae
Messrs. Mellon, Of this city, are nego-
tisting for the purchase Of No. mill. at
Upland No such firm as "Mellon
Brothers" appears in the city directory,
and the purchase story is discredited
here.