Evening journal., 1888-06-08
FIVE O'CLOCK EDITION
HEARING PETITIONS.
SALOON AND TAVERN KEEP
ERS UNDERGO HEAVY FIRE.
Saioon-ksepers who sell TO Miners
and on Sundays - Unnecessary
Rars-A Number Not Kemon-
Kfrated Against.

The Court House was crowded this
morning while the remonstrances to the
applications FOR liquor licenses we're being
heard. Inside the bar, in addition 10 the
large representation from the w G. I u
and the Y w. c. t. u, were officers and
members Of the Law and Order Society
and number Of clergymep. The applice-
tions are being taken up In alphabetical
order. Judge Houston reads the name Of
the applicant for license and the
rsmonstran~es, IL there bs any, are
heard, with the defence Of the applicant
The applications are then taken into co lsid-
GRAFTON by the court and the decisions will be
announced after adj lurnment. At the pres-
ent rate of progress the hearings are likely
to last until to-morrow noon. The remon-
strances are made through WilllsDl 8
Prickett, counsel for the combined temper
ance organizations ana individuals that
make them.
The first application given hearing wes
that of John Q Adams. 6lS East l1th st.
Remonstrance was made, Levi. c. Bird
appearing for tho apollo ant
Brilels & Whitcraft Of 100 East Water
st. applied next. Mr.. Pickett announced
this place as being OF questionable reputa-
tion. Councilman Wilism Il. Quinn was
called by W. 7. Smithers, counsel
for the applicant. he swore that
the place was no worse than
any other place. On cross-examinatiou be
admitted that its reputation was indif-
ferent.
George Barenbach. s.h Ave, between
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by John Morris and Wade BcConey, who
admitted that they were Fpotters for the
obiectors. testified to buying liquor at the
place and taking 1t away.
RemonstraRcs was made TO the spplica-
of JOHN Becker of New Castle on the
ground that ths houss was un-
necessary and the Sunday liquor
law had been violated by him.
Witnesses. one OF them Rev Ell Hubbard
testified to that effect State Treasurer
William Herbert and two other witnesses
were called by W. T. Lyman, counsel for
the applicant, and testified as to the order
and quietness Of the house. map was
exhibited by Mr.. Prickett showing a large
number OF saloons IN the vicinity OF this
place.
John t. Bradley, 712 Pennsylvania Ave,
was objscted TO and John Morris and
Wade McConey testified against aim.
Remoustrnnce was made TO the appllca-
tion Of Cetharine Clark, whose saloon Is on
the corner OF Lobdell and William Ss..
South Wilmington, on sccouot Of her sell
ing to minors and on Sunday. John Morris
saw girl years old get beer there
David Jones swore that Mrs. Clark's
character was good, but he saw people
going in on Suhdsy. willard Hall Porter
was Mrs Ciark's counsel.
Ellis NJ Clarks application for a license
at 8th and Orange Ste was also opposed.
general remembrance was made to tbs
application OF Thomas Bougherty OF 40S
W Front Front 81.
Harry M. Dayett wants a license for az
old hotel in Glasgow Several witnesses
testified that the place was unnecessary
and that Doyett had violated
the law by selling son Sunday
and tn a minor, John q. Thornton
John 81. Rodney, the applicants counsel
called witnesses who testified to the genera
good character of the botel and Its being
the only hotel within FIVE miles. a
supplementary petition was submitted
by the applicant from persons claiming tC
be residents OF the districts. Mr.. Prickett
opposing counsel, proved that Sewell
Biggs, r chard NJ Cam and James Brown
who had signed the petition. were not res
idents OF the district.
No remoustracss were made TO the fol
lowing applications: Frank J.. Boster, so
Church ST.. Edwin G. Bane, 4i6 Walnut
Charles II Beckett. les W. 7th; Jame
Brown, ,1O3 to los W .4sh; Henry q Beckley
LOG E 5sh; Emil Beck, 2223 Market; Franl
Boehm s & Cor 5th and Madison; Johi
A. Beers, Opera House Hotel; William
H Bradford, New Castle; Theodor
Steele, Jefferson House, Market ST
John Lauler. 81 and French; Wi'hsn
Baxter & Bro William H. Butter. Hare
Corner; David J. Chambers, 70l W "a
Robert J. CottinRnam, 800 Mary land Ave.
William Calh nm, 4l0 Spruce
The examinations were continued afte
D. m to-day