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The Morning herald., 1876-07-17
WILMINGTON. DEL MONDAY. JULY II. 1876.
REPUBLICANINA,

Mesttsg ofths Osty KspscseSss ConsssSt1ss
Satssrday- -Lesters from Mr. Hc6so1ser,
the NesoIv- -APpointsd DSsts'ict Attorney.
The Republican Executive Committee
met at the Club Rooms, In this city, ct one
O'Clock Saturday afternoon.
In the absence of General Jordan, Captain
Chas. H. Gallagher was elected President
pro tenn. After the adoption of the min
utes of the previous meeting, a finance COM
mittee was appointed.
The following letter was then presented
and read:
Wilmington, Dsl., July IA, 1915.
General Thomas J. Jordan, Chairman OF
New Castle County Republican Executive
Committee.-Dear Sir:-Having been nom
mated by the President of the United
States to the Office of United States District
Attorney for the District of Delaware, with
out solicitation on my part, and not desiring
the Office unless 1t is the judgement Of the
Republican party that should occupy 1t, !
address you as the Chairman Of the Com
mittee of this county, (recognizing said
Committee as the exponent of the senti-
ment of the Republican party) in order to
ascertain whether my nomination meets the
approval of your committee.
If it does, am willing to allow my nom
ination to stand and to await the action of
the Senate; out If it does not shall prompt
ly decline the Office and request the
President to withdraw nay name. want
nothing for myself that In any way would
impair or affect the Republican party of
Delaware. Please submit the same to your
committee, and apprise me Of It's action.
Yours respectfully,
j. Fl. HoFFEcKER, JR.
General Jordan at this point came in and
took the chair.
On motion the letter was referred to .
committee of three, consisting Of J. M.
Scott, Amos Sharpless and E. H. Hoag-
land, who after brief consultation, re-
ported the following resolutions which
were read and unanimously adopted.
Resolved, By the Republican Execu-
live Committee of New Castle county, Del
aware, at the city of Wilmington, that
we approve Of the appointment of James
H. Hoffecker, Jr., Esq, to be the District
Attorney of Delaware, as one in every way
acceptable to the people of Delaware, and
especially as the first step towards pro-
ducing harmony through the displacement
of disorganizers, and urge the United States
Senate to confirm said appointment; and
we hereby expresses our confidence In the
integrity, ability and high personal charac-
ter Of Mr.. Hoffecker, who is a lawyer, and
gentleman above reproach and suspicion
Resolved, That copy of the foregoing
resolution be transmitted to the proper
committee Of the Senate, and also to the
Philadelphia "Times" and New York
"1'ribune," papers in which untruthful ar
ticles have appeared, which It is our desire
by this action to refute, and also that
copy be sent to James H. Hofecker, Jr.,
ESQ.,, In answer to his communication,
which induced the consideration of this sub
ject.
After the transaction of some other bust
ness the committee adjourned.
The Morning herald., 1876-07-17

The game at the PROFESSIONALS GROUNDS,
Saturday afternoon. between the Quick
sterps, Jr., and Hickory clubs, resulted in a
victory for the former.
Appended is the score:
Innings q 3 4 5 6 Z 50
Quickstep, so4 s 70 o-ag
saturday-Quicksteps, 7, New Castle,9
at New Castle, Pa.
Il is reported that Quinton sold the game
between the Experts and Amateurs. Ex-
plain, Mr.. Quinton.
The Fall River club shares, which paid,
81 so last year, have been assessed $40 for
expenses.
Hicks engagement for next season with
the Cincinnati club seems to be settled
fact.
There is considerable talk of club being
organized by the dissatisfied stockholders
of the Athletic.
A report comes from Reading that the
Active club is not so great financial sue
cess as last year.
The pitcher should never be filed with
anything stronger than water.
It is curious fact that too many fouls
produce goose eggs.>
A 10000 club next year will pay well.
A $40, 900 club will not be patronized.
The Reading Actives treated our boys
very shabbily while in Reading. It is re-
ported that they cheated the Amateurs out
of the gate-money.
y Chincoteague has base ball club with
the high-sounding title of "Continental,' u
and Modestown responds with the wild yell
of the "Modocs."
The following pitchers have already been
engaged for next pear Spalding, by the
Chicagos; Bond, by the Hartfords; Devlin,
by the Louisvilles; Bradley, by the Athlet.
les, and Nichols, by the Browns. This
leaves poor showing for the Cincinnati's
Nolan yet remains, and this should be re.
membered. -"Enquirer."
The Dover Base Ball club was reorgani-
zed on Wednesday evening last by the elec-
tion of the following officers President,
John F. Salisbury Treasurer, N. B. Deane
Secretary, A. s. Kirk Directors, John F
Saulsbery, Capt. T. NJ Battell, Thomas 8
Clark, g. L. Littleton and N. B. Deane
The first game of tho searon will be played
on the Dover grounds, on the 9th inst.
with the Blue Stockings, of Lewisburg
Pa.
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Horse GsoZess,

The Berlin, (Md y "Herald," of Satur-
day, says.
A man who gave his name - E. G. WAL
rous, and his residence as Wilmington, went
to Salisbury, on June 10th, where he sold .
horse to j. q. Long for SIS. Walrous then
hired horse from Stevens livery for few
days, but has not yet returned It. The
horse hired was valued at $500. On Thurs
day last, two men named John and Wilson
appeared in Salisbury and claimed the
horse which Long had bought Of Walrous,
but were unable to prove property, and
left Oh the train north. The people of
Salisbury have had the wool pulled over
their optics.
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NJ Office TO COUNTY TAXPAYERS,

The undersigned give notice that the
state, County and Poor Tax, for the year OF
1874. is now due, and thev will be found at
their Office, No. 6lS MARKET STREET. un-
IT, the first day of July, for the purpose OF
receiving the same aud from July 10 Sep
tember l, they will be at No: 10 EAST
Ali delinquent taxpapers for ISIS, are re-
quested to call and settle their taxes Tim
mediately) without further notice, or their
property will be advertised for sale.
JOS. L. CARPENTER, JR.
A. GIVEN,
my1s.lt Collectors.
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NEWS
COZ. COCHRANS DECISION.
Hets Mot by0 Committee on a Special Sc.
SION of the Le0islytwre.

Hets Mot bya Committee on Special Sss.
SION of the Legislature.
The committee appointed by Council
consisting of Messrs Lichenstein, Pyle and
Paynter, to wait upon the Governor at hii
residence in Dover, and consult with him al
to his calling special session of the Legis-
lature to enact law allowing City Council
OF Wilmington to effect loan sufficient tc
complete the Cool Spring Reservoir, has re-
ceived it's answer.
The committee was to have visited Dover
about the middle of this week, and confer
with the Governor, but they were spared
the expense Of the trip by his appearance
in Wilmington, Saturday, on special bust
ness.
A meeting was called at the Mayors
Office, when its object was fully explained tc
His Excellency, by the members of the com.
mittee.
Gov Cochran said that he was empow-
cred on extraordinary occasions to convene
the General Assembly, but the object tina;
the gentlemen fthe committee set forth, he
did not consider extraordinary enough tc
warrant q calling together in special ses
sion the members of the Assembly. It II
matter, the completion of which would
tend to aid many working men, but at the
same time it's completion is not of such
immediate Importance, as to necessitate the
sudden convention of the members of the
assembly. The Governor also stated many
reasons why such an event should be
avoided. 1t might have it's beneficial effects
but at the same time, 1t would be threat.
ened if not pervaded by dangers to the
original purpose of it's calling together, that
would result in damage to State finances
morethan commensurate with any good that
could be accomplished.
The remarks of the Governor we're direct.
ly to the point. He stated that his position
was such that he must speak with them
plainly and substantially in such way that
his decision would be fully justified
There are In the lower sections o1
the State many rail roads in en-
bryo and many others have reached
vitality that would only need such an occa.
sion as special session~of the Legislature
to push their claims for grants of money
&c. Such a state of affaifs would neces.
sarily prolong the session for two or three
months. which would give jobbers oppor'
tunity to work with considerable advantage
those claims they urged. To summarize
the whole thing it would be made regular
Saratoga trip. When this is understood the
dangers Threatening special session of the
Legislature are too patent to be undiscov.
cred by any one.
The decision Of the Governor, under the
peculiar circumstances which he mentions
himself, of not calling together the Legisla-
ture in special session, is considered by all
with whom herald Representative has
conversed, as prudential action and fore
sight in his strict guardianship of the
Commemorative interests that is well
worthy high appreciation and praise.
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VNAX PAYERS, TAKE NOTICE!
CITY AND SCHOOL TAX FOR 1876.
The undersigned To ;eicrrs of Taxes for
the city of Wilmii.g.uL. Il. will lie at
NO. 10 EAST SIXTH STREET,
between Market and King streets, on end
atter the first day of July. 1876 between the
hOars eft and ~ in the morning, and from
to in the afternoon, for the purpose OF
receiving taxes.
On all taxes paid during the month of
July there will be a reduction Of five cents
on every dollar; and all taxes paid on or
after The first day of August, including the
first Tuesday Of September, shall be pay
able without a deduction or addition as
afsDresnid, and all taxes unpaid on the day
neEt q tier the first Tuesday of September
sns.Iil Increased by the addition OF hve
per cantum on the amount thereof.
ro~ EDMUND PROVOST,
Receiver Northern District including all
north of Sixth street.
A- va " EDWARD FARMAR,
Receiver Southern District, including all
south of SIKH street. jy6.tf
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NOTICE TO DELINQUENT CITY TAX

NOTICE TO DELINQUENT CITY TAX
~ PAYERS FOR 1870.
The undersigned having given notice and
called time and again on delinquent tax
payers, and having on the 18th day of June
settled with the City Finance Committee
for 1875, as required by law, now give notice
to the few delinquents still on the books
that they must call Immediately and pay
their taxes for the past year. and thus save
cost and trouble.
Office No. 10 East Sixth street, between
Mark ct and King,
Hours from o'clock q. m. to II M, and
from 2 to aud 7 to p. m.
Receiver of Northern District, (including
all north of Sixth street.
EDWARD FARMER.
Receiver of Southern District, Qncluding
all south Sixth street.
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E0k{ce H{ck{1sMa.

Last evening two cases came before the
Mayor. One where man had gone to a
house to collect bill, his cousin living
there, made some objection to his coming, "a
dispute arose, when the one who ''wou1d
have his money" struck the other In the
face, hence the action. The former was
held at 500 to keep the peace, and pay
costs.
Three small boys were tried for fighting.
On account of their youthfulness His Honor
had compassion on them and let the little
pugilists off by paying the costs In the case.
Three arres.s were made in Hedgeville 70.
corner 1opnging.
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PRICES FOR:lS7e:

at the rate of 70 cents per 100 pounds; 100 to
1000 pounds at 81 cents per lOO pounds; ton
to tons at $40 per ton over that amount,
special rates.
All accounts to be cash daily or weekly,
unless otherwise agreed upon.
Having secured a large stock Of excellent
quality OF ice, we are now prepared to furn-
ish our friends at the above rates, and will
guarantee all who may favor us with their
orders entire satisfaction. Careful drivers.
regular delivery. m27-6m
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Biz Frank.

jail, Big Frank, who conducts himself after
the manner of recluse. He refuses to see
any one, engages but little in conversation,
and occupies his time reading. He is no
trouble to the keepers, and accepts impris
onment resignedly.
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Excursion to Collins Beach:

While the excursionists were enjoying
themselves yesterday at theis delightful
beach, two little skirmishes were kicked up
between some'parties who had taken freely
ofthe best fighting whiskey, but were soon
pacifed, and all returned without any fur.
ther noteworthy incident.
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Temperance Orator.

At Water and Market SITS, yesterday after
noon while Temperance meeting was in
progress and the speaker earnestly urging
all to sign the pledge, rough came
along and wanted to argue the case with
the speaker, ,when;a "a policeman interfered and
the man walked of well pleased with the
mild rebuke he received from the officer.
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THE H0CKEssIN OUTAGE.
Sossss Further DstSSls-1Ns IMjsssSd Nas
stu AH0a

0Osoeo EWtS1eF V0e00s-zhe 1Htsefo9 AN1s
6ttu AltVe.
A visit to Hockessin, Saturday evening, by
representative of TEE HlRALD, to ascertain
whether anything further had turned MP
respecting the supposed murder alluded 70
in Saturdays HERALD, resulted as follows:
The citizens of Hockessin having desiro
to further investigate the affair, several Of
them proceeded to the, house Of McCarty,
but could learn nothing except that the in
jured man had never been there, and that
none of them had 20 much as seen him. The
men then went sway, but one afterwards
visited the house alone, and upon question
ing the wife and daughter of Carty, they
told him in half timid and frightful man.
ner, that Mr.. McCarty had gone away, and
that no one who was cut or hurt had been
to the house, but they did see man come
near them, and then 60 up the road in the
direction of Kennett Square. The gentle
men In question then went on to Kennett
and after some inquiries, We learned that
man, very badly cut up and bloody, had
been ct the house of man named Melton,
Oh Tuesday.
When he had his wounds washed and
dressed and had salve applied to the cuts.
He stated that he had been used up, beaten
and cut by Harrigan, but did not say how
he got to the Square. The belief is that he
was not able to walk, being faint from loss
of blood, and that McCarty brought him
near the place and left him. After having
his wounds dressed, be said that he would
60 up to colored mans but little piece
from Kennel, and stay awhile. Whether
he 10 now there, is not known. It was
thought however, that he wo1ld possibly
recover from his wounds. There is much
indignation expressed against Harrigan, and
could the name of the man be found, he
would be prosecuted to the full extent Of
the law. Neither he nor Creadin have H.
censes for selling now, and the people are
quite ANXIOUS to get them out Of the neigh
bOrhood, ..
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NOTICE. a
N MAYORS OFFICE, City HALL, |
WiIminyt0n Del. In " s. 1876.

Wilmington, De-, Ju y 5, 1876.
At the request OF the Board of Health. the
Mayor calls attention to the following Or
dinance:
1t snail not be lawful for any person to
cleanse, or caused to be cleansed, any privy
we'll in this city during the months OF July
md August, unless such privy well shall
previously, without having first obtained
from the Secretary Of the Board of Health a
permit authorizing the same to be done,
for which he shalt pay to the Secretary for
the use OF the city the sum of two dcllars,
and every person so offending shall! pc
guilty of q common nuisance, and shall be
liable to q fine of five dollars. to he imposed
by the Mayor" W. u. WHITELEY,
ty5-i5t Mayor.
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A Beautiful Picture.

The Water Witch Fire Company had their
building, apparatus, members and docora.
tions photographed before pulling 1t down.
It presents very fine appearance, and
will make an excellent memorial of the Cen
tennial Fourth.
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Personal.

The Dominican Sisters left this city on
Thursday for California. They have been
teaching the St. Paul's Parochial School at
Third and jackson streets for four years,
and also had charge of the st. Paul's Male
Orphan Asylum.
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Minor Locals,

De VOLTS ordered pants fit perfect.
The Board of Education meets tonight.
Camp-meeting begins at Rehoboth on the
21st of July.
We are now passing through the dog-day
season.
Services in all the churches yesterday
morning.
Chester Heights camp meeting will COM
mence tomorrow.
The Brandywine was resorted to by
great many people yesterday.
For good fitting garment 20 to Do
VOLTS, the tailor, 80 Market street.
De Wolf is making clothing to order at
small advance above ready-made work.
The streets are much cleaner now since
the heavy rain storms.
Three drunks at the Police Court Satur-
day morning.
The Second Steret Market House will be
occupied by the butchers on Saturday next
for the first time.
A meeting of the Trustees of tho Poor
will be held at the Almshouse on Wednes-
day, the 26th inst.
The subscription to the capital stock of
the "Fruit Growers National Bank of
Smyrna" now amounts to S72,OOO.
John H. Muhlhausen, while in Philadel-
phia on Thursday, was so overcome by the
heat that it Frustrated him on the street.
The market is abundantly supplied with
all the choice vegetables and fruits Of the
season.
Why buy ready-made clothing when you
can 20 to De VOLTS and have them made to
order so cheap and good.
Watermelons and canteloupes made their
appearance in market yesterday, the former
selling at from so to Is cents.
The Harlan & Hollingsworth Company,
are now running the boat yard employees on
half time.
We can appreciate this cooler weather
since we have had three weeks Of the ther-
mometer at 80.
The excursion to Collins Beach took
place yesterday, on board the steamer Alice
E. Preston. The boat left Fourth street
wharf at 8 A. M.
Three organ grinders, four blind men and
families and seven cork legs, were among
the many objects of sympathy, yesterday
afternoon, in our city.
An unknown man died in Chester on
Thursday from the effects of heat. Moth
ing was found on his person to identity him.
The coroner telegraped to several points in
search OF information regarding him.
Allen k eeps the o. K. shaving saloon on
Second street near Shipley, wnere the very
best artists are employed to do shaving.
They will accommodate you at any time
that you may call. He has the best baths
In the city. .''
A peculiar looking man dressed in buck
skin suit trimmed very elaborately with
different colored trimming, paraded our
streets Saturday, sharpening scissors. He
attracted large number Of children be-
cause of his odd looking dress.
The Street Commissioner 10 now engaged
in constructing gutter across the City
Hall Yard. This will carry of into Sixth
street, the drainage of the yard, which for
merly ran down into the Southeast corner
and damaged the adjourning property.
The house of Captain Albert Thatcher,
situated on Union street, between Second
and Third, and occupied by . man named
Cooper, was struck by lightning on Thurs
day afternoon and the gable end was con-
siderably damaged.
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my1s.tt
4. GARD.

n
To the electors OF New Castle County:
GENTLEMEN:-Permit me to return you
my sincere thanks for your continued con
iidence and generous support at the nom
nation election, held on Saturday last.
having received the nemination as the
Democratic candidate for the Office of Sher-
lir of New Castle county, I respectfully So
iicit your support at the ensuing general
election in November next, and should l
be lected to the office, pledge myself to
perform the duties in such a manner rs to
give you no cause to regret having given
ISAAC GRUBB.
White Clay Creek Hundred, June "a, '76.
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NOTICE. The Members of the Commit
~ mittee appointed at the Democratic
county meeting, held at New Castle, Oh
saturday, May q, to revise the rules OF
ty, are requested to meet at the office Of
w n. Whitley, in the City Hall in Will
ns'-~tsn, on Wednesday, July 10, at 10
O'.,.uclt, A. M.
WILLIAM DEAN,
NATHANIAL WILLIAMS,
JNO. O'BYRNE,
w. G. WHIrELEY,
jyl4-5t of the Committee.
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Remarkable Longevity .

There is an old lady in our town who has
lived under the administration of every
President of our country from Washington
to Grant. She expects to live under that of
Tilden, and we trnst several moro Demo-
cratic administrations.
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~ series; first payment due July 10.
Money withdrawn on thirty days notice
subject to the By Laws, and after the first
year per cent. Interest allowed for the
whole time. First series will mature In
about niue years and two months. This
ors may hold shares by trustee. One of
the best ways of saving and accommodating
money, and Of gettinga home. Informa.
tion cheerlully given by
GEO. G MARIS, Sec'y.
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ICE DEALERS.
A RCTIO ICE COMPANY.
No. 2EAST SECOND STREET.

100 TO 1900 pounds, 80 cents per hundred.
to 3 tons, $40 per ton. Special rates fol
larger quantities. Eastern ice only.
ap46m J. B. CONROW q SON.
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EXCURSIONS.
EXCURSION.

EXCURSION.
Gouleys annual excursion to Atlantic
I!ty under the direction OIL. T.. Gouley and
d. d., Z. Morrow, will leave French street
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 1875 AT A. M,
ON STEAMER JOHN A. WARNER,
10 Camden, and thence by rail, allowing
over eve six hours in the city by the sea.
hReturning, leave Atlantic City ut 4 p. m.
me heretofore good order will be main
.asned, as no disreputsble person will be
allowed on the excursion. Order is our
noeio. Tickets for adults 81 "a; children, 81.
Apply to j. l.. Gouley, East Fourth street.
d. =. Morrow, 1910 King street. jy7-eodta2
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HOWARD P. WALTON. PUsEY A. WALTON,
WALTON & BROTHER.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
ICE DEALERS.

OFFICES:-NO.8 East Second Street, and
Fifteenth and King Sts,, Wilmington, Del
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NOT!CE.-AID LOAN ASSOCIATION.
IN The ninth annual meeting Of the
stockholders of the Aid Loan Associate
Will be held on Wednesday evening next,
July 10Th; at O'Clock. The annual report
will then be submitted, and officers and
directors elected.
GEO. G. MARIs, sec'y.
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MEDICAL.

TAR. WALES, has returned to his REL
- dence Cor. Eighth and King Streets.
Ucti5.f.
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Bail and Bat.

The game at the Professionals grounds,
Saturday afternoon. between the Quick
sterps, Jr., and Hickory clubs, resulted in
victory for the former.
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WANTS..

1I1ANTED-Fifty Good Men at
DELAWARE IRON CO.,
iv,4-3t* New Castle, Del.
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NOTICES.
MECHANICS LOAN STOCK.

1--WE hundred shares of the sixth series
Just issued and for sale the first payment
70 be made on the second Tuesday in May.
Apply to W. ]. MORROW. ESQ.
apll3 cod No, Z French street.
, 1876-06-11
CRIMINAL.

Another unfortunate was born into the world
on the 18th Of May, He was q boy, but had no
legitimate father Therefore the mother, Mary
Mccarthy, fixed the blame On Charles Kelley,
and he will be arrested soon. All the parties
hail from near the Stock Yards.
Nellie Armond, once chambcrmaid in the
Massasoit House, was arrested On the complaint
OF William 1ongley, the proprietor, and brought
before Justice Haines yesterday afternoon for
stealing bed clothing In default OF $500, she
was sent to jail to await the action Of the Grim
inal Court.
George Smith, the swind1ing photographer at
No. 10 West Madison street, was again locked
up at the Madison Street Station yesterday IL
tcrnoon. This time the complainant Is young
m1an man named J. B. Allison, who resides at 81.
SU9 Madison street. Smith, as usual, offered
to teach him photography for all the money the
youth could command, and, after telling him
the names Of the different instruments used,
incontinent1y bounced him.
The notorious Al Hankins, OF gambling uoto-
r1ety, was locked up at the Central Station YES
teFday upon complaint Of Nathaniel Neff, who