The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-03
WONDERLAND GOES
Up N FLAMES.
Continued From First Page

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After the performance Of last evening
he and his wife went to Ainscnw's
restaurant where they ordered and par
took of supper
After this they returned to the theatre
and Mr. Dockstater Ii, Il cig,.r while his
wife went to bed.
lie was suddenly aroused by smell
Of smoke and an instant later flames
came up from the cellar, prior to which
he heard roaring sound.
Realizing the danger to himself and
wife he rushed to her apartment, APP
prised her of the fire, when she tainted.
He quickly rsrscitated her and sue
ceeded in leading her out Of the building
in safety and to the residence of one Of
the ncighbors
ARIA NGEMENTs MADE.
Mr.. Dockstader further stated that he
had made arrangements to have one OF
the finest vaudeville companies here for
the remainder of the season, which
would close in May.
MUSICAL INsTRuM ENTs BURNED.
One actor whose name could not be
ascertained, lost all of his valuable musi.
cal inst runents, valued at POO, and says
they cannot be replaced.
SAVED Ills TRUNK.
Abbott Davidson, a member of the
company, entered the burning building
while the flames were at their height
and saved trunk containing his per-
sonal effects.
TWO ANIMALS BURNED.
Another dog and monkey belonging to
Mr.. Dockstader were incinerated in the
building. At Kershaw's piano rooms
LEV" wanted to resurrect the dead pets
but was persuaded from attempting the
raising to life, through the intervention
of friends. who surrounded him.
LOST HIS MoUSTAcHE.
While ,rscuing his wife Mr.. Dock
stader had his moustache slnged, and
will lose that hisrute appendage.
The hands Of his wife were badly
scorrhcd by the flames, and a physician
Gardnrr's.
STRUCK By FAILING TIMBER.
A fireman was struck in the face by
failing timber while he was in the build
ing and rendcIrd unconscious. He was
removed from the place and the con.
| nagrAtion at that time, 9 o'clock, was
NOT under control
FOREHEAD cur.
Robert Porter in saving dog from the
burning structnre fell through the ratters
and cut his forehead.
SMOKE AWAKENED HIM.
Fred. W. Grant, No. 7O7 Shipley
street, was awakened from sound sleep
by the smoke which pervaded his home.
Grant and family were subsequently
given Lodging with Thomas Gillian.
SAVED BY AN OFFICER.
While the SETTLING flames were cnvcl-
oping the Wonderland, DWkstadcr at
tempted to re-entcr the building to save
his dog, and was only restrained from
the fooi-hardy step through the inter
vent uTc OF lNO policemen.
OTHER INCIDENTS.
Two large trunks taken from the build
ing We're placed in the undertaking as
Establishment Of ID. T. kilruv.
William Frey succeeded IN taking the
bic, Gle OF Mrs. Duckstader from the
structure.
The trunks of the Deophino Brothers
were also taken from the building.
HENEFTT TO BE GIVEN.
A benefit will be given the companies
now play ing at the Wonderland Theatre.
Clinton NJ. Newton said this morning
that an effort would be made to engage
the Opera House for the purpose of Civ
ing benefit show for the troupe which
suffered loss by the fire. The date Of
the show will be announced in II few
DAYS.
WILL LEAVE WILMINGTON.
In conversation with a friend, Mr..
Dockstadcr asserted that he would not
remain here as he has been very I'M
fortunate. 1t is not known whether he
vii. carry out his intention, but it is
hoped that he will remain.
ORIGIN OF THE FIRE
The origin Of the fire is unknown but
the flames were first seen in the bunk
room near which the heating apparatus
is situated.
LOSS MAY REACH $4,000.
The loss is estimated at $685. ZOO and is
partially covered by insurance.
At 2.2O o'clock the flames were under
control, and at 3. Ii O'Clock the fire had
been entirely extinguished.
FIREMEN CONGRATULATED.
The fire department was warmly COM
Inended for the efficient service rendered,
the quickness and dispatch with which
the firenen got into service, was the
source OF congratulations from hundreds
Of spectators who were on the scene
Of the disastrous confiagration.
liz O0CTCNGXT 10 NOTHING