Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-22
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Special CORES aondence EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE, Del. December % =
The Dobbinsvllle saloon has agair
figured extensively in tbs ''town tall" OF
the past few days. this time, II Is thought
for the last. Although no objection wa.
made to the character of John G. Weldon
the applicant. yet his request for s license
for that well known establishment was
met by strong remonstrsnces from tbs
mayor, City Council members Of tbs
Board OF Education and many influential
people. who say that they do not want
the Dobbinsville saloon. Several Of the
leading citizens who opposed She licensing
were interviewed yesterday In regard e
the statement made by Lawyer Rodney il
his argument for the applicant, that theY
had been induced or persuaded *
work against the applicant. They were
indignant at the charge Mayor Hanson
said that his action was voluntary. and
that although he had nothing against
John G. Weldon, he intended to oppose
the relicensing of the saloon, as be be-
lieved that to be his duty as a law sbid-
ing citizen. The City Councilnfen who
were seen also expressed themselves IS
being able to speak and judge withou
any assistance or persuasion, and that
they never allowed their votes, senti.
ments or actions on pnblic matter to be
dictated to them, or to be influenced by
any man or men.
William Pustill, the we'll known
fisherman, was the victim Of practical
Joke last week Mr.. Pustin was a visi.
tor of his uncle, ex-Collector Robert
Wadsley, at his home on Ogelthorpe
farm, all the week One day he started
out in search of game Somebody saw
him start out. After long search Mr..
Pustlll saw pretty little cottontail
sitting in the hedge. he leaped for Joy
and lost no time ia giving the little ami.
NAL the contents Of both barrels In an
instant the rabbit disappeared The
sportsman ran to the opposite side
OF the hedge where he caught
another glimpse OF the rabbit. BE blazed
away with both barrels again, and this
time the animal never moved The
awful fact that the animal was q 'petri-
fed" one then dawned upon him, and as
he advanced ne saw a string, and, a short
distance eff, two faces heaming with
smiles Mr.. Pustill's next thought was
to send the next volley In that direction,
but his better judgment prevailed.
The following officers were elected at
the annual business meeting of St.
Peters T. A. B. Society yesterday after
noon; President, Frank Reynolds; vice
president James AcHugh recording
secretary, Frank McCallian; financial
secretary, James F McIvor: treasurer,
Joseph Carlin; librarian, Frank g. CORN
ley; sergeant at arms, Frank p. Rainey
marshal, Thomas Cullinane; trustees,
Frank heCallian, William 0'Connor,
Frank Reynolds; board of investigation,
William Clark, William Langston, Patrick
Murphy; auditing committee, John / !.
Boyle Edward Kelley, John F. Wilmot,
Oliver P. Murray, James McGrath /;
stewards. John ]. Gormley john keenan,.
A daring attempt at burglary was
made Ia the Presbyterian Church yester
day, after the old Sexton had gone home
from the morning service A small table
containing two drawers, which had not
been unlocked since last used BY the late
Samuel Cooper, Esq, was in the gallery
near the organ. The table doubtless be
came mysterious and was thought, 1t is
supposed, that Mr.. Cooper had left some
money there for the chureh's use When
Sexton Cook ieopened the church at 2
o'clock be CHANGED to 60 into the gallery
and was Mortified to see the table upset
about They had been cnt open and
emptied on the floor They contained
nothing but organ tools. As soon as
this state OF affairs was discovered and
made known by the sexton, steps were
st once taken toward the capture Of the
guilty parties.
Three Dobbinsville boys, Patrick Me-
gary, Pierce Wallen and John King. Jr.,
is, II and 10 years, respectively.
were arrested BY Officer Hetherington
yesterday afternoon for disorderly and
indecent conduct before Hungarian
womea, on Clymer street. They were
given hearing before Mayor Hanson
last evening, and, when they realized
their unenviable positions, became very
penitent. The mayor reprimanded The
prisoners, and fined the FIRST two 50 and
costs each, and the latter 81 and costs
Residents of the suburb state that this
same ofiense helped to incite the foreign
element to riot last year.
Preparations for the coming merry
Christmas times are being actively made.
The Delaware Iron Works shut down on
Saturday evening after continuing
Operations until o'clock. The dav turn
tn the cutting shops and shipping rang
all the fires will be put out and the
works closed until January s. This will
be the longest breathing spell the
employees have had for more than year.
The other manufacturing establishments
and public schools will close
on Wednesday until the following Mon
day. The Presbyterian Sunday school
will be the first to give its Christmas
entertainment. This will be held in the
church tomorrow evening. The chill
dren Of Emmanuel Church win sing their
Christmas carols ia the church on We'd
nesday evening. The NJ +. school will
give its entertainment, annual treat and
presentation Of prizes, in the church on
Christmas night. On Saturday night,
Emmanuel Sunday school will give its
entertainment, including a magic lantern
exhibition il the old Court House.
George Russell. colored who has lately
become famous as prize fighter, IS in
jail in default Of 500 bail to keep the
peace, and So fine and costs, Mayor
Hanson's sentence. Russell was found
guilty Of abusing and assaulting James
Moody, colored.
Watson Post, G. A. r, held an open
campfire in the old Court House on
Saturday evening Flags and bunting
adorned the room and two stacks OF
arms gave the stage a war like appear
ance. William Simmons Of PHILADELPHIA.
historian of the National Naval Veterans
Association delivered an interesting
address.
number of the members Of the Della.
ware Gan Club aud other sportsmen held
shooting match on the Narrow DYKE