Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-03-24
The Same Old Fight in the
County Court.
OPPOSING ALL NEW PLACES
Don't Want Too Many in One
Nelghborhood.
Father Flynn Says There Are Too Many
Now Around Sixth and Church. and
That 1t Would he Better ir Some of
Them Were Turned Down --Other Cases.

when Mr.. Prickett presented d long
remonstrance against it. He then com
menced the examination of witnesses.
Joseph II. Gibson testified that he
resides two doors from Seventh and
Madison streets, and owns his house. In
his opinion another licensed house in
the vicinity would be detrimental to the
neighborhood, and that another place
was not needed.
Edward II. Spencer, of No. 623 West
Seventh street, thought another licensed
house in the vicinity would be an in
Jury, as there are already six in the
neighborhood. He did not think the
place was large enough for hotel, or
that there was any room for stabling.
George A. Joseph testified that he re-
sides at No. sos West Seventh street,
and did not think hotel and drinking
saloon was needed at that place.
William X. Grant testified that he is
well acquainted with the neighborhood
OF Seventh and Madison streets, and did
not think the place was needed. lie
thought there was already too many
beer saloons in TIE vicinity for the good
of the farmers.
James A. Booth, residing at No. 715
Madison street, has lived there about
year. He thought that if this place was
licensed IL would be a great injury to
the neighborhood and an annoyance to
those residing in the vicinity.
This was the last witness called by
Mr. Prickett, and Ii. @. Turner COM
menced the examination of witnesses in
favor of the applicant.
DR.. John 9. Fahey testified that he
thought the place was needed for the
accommodation of farmers Mr.. Bier
man is gentleman and proper person
to be trusted with the sale of liquor.
Building Inspector Patrick Dillon
testified that Bierman is an A No.
man, and that he thought place such
as he proposes to keep was needed in
the neighborhood.
Daniel Lynch of the firm of Lynch e.
Leary, grocers at Fourth and Madison
streets, testified that hotel is needed
for the accommodation of farmers, and
he thought Bierman the proper man to
keep such place.
James A. Iiegler, Daniel Bickta, Ber-
nard Du Ross, a farmer from Mill Creek
hundred Nichols Grossmeir of Christiana
hundred and Samuel N. Smeltz, clerk of
the market, each testified that u hotel
with stabling, was needed in the vicinity,
us farmers are now unable to lind u
place to put up their horses. Mr.. Turner
presented two petitions, signed by u
large number Of business men and citi-
zens in favor of the application. He also
produced 25 letters, testifying to the ap-
plicant's good character
The next case was that of MelchOir
Schlitter, No. sos Church street, and the
application was opposed by Mr. Prickett.
lie read a letter from Father Flynn of
St. Mary's Church, who called attention
TO the number Of saloons in the vicinity.
Father Flynn was then sworn and
testified that the number Of saloons in
the vicinity is the cause Of disorder and
of vast deal of poverty in the district
He thought it would be benefit if not
only this but many others of the saloons
in the neighborhood were turned down
and he was sure it would be great
benefit.
On cross. examination by II. II. Ward,
who appeared for the applicant, the wit
ness said he had nothing personal
against the applicant.
George Il, Hartmann testified that he
owns four houses in the vicinity of
Fifth and Church streets, and knows
that it is very disorderly neighbor-
hood. There are already three saloons
they have caused him a great deal of
trouble.
Mary O'Toole testified that she lives
near Sixth and Church streets, and that
in her opinion there are more saloons in
the neighborhood than are needed.
Lizzie flanagan testified to the same
effect, and Officer Floyd testified that
there was always crowd in the vicinity
of Fifth and Church streets, which gives
the officers a great deal of trouble.
On cross-examination the witness said
that he did not think the applicant sold
on Sundays, and that he was proper
man to keep saloon.
Mr.. Ward then opened for the appli-
cant, and called the following witnesses
Michael Maloney, Ellis w. Reed, vii.
liam Kurtz, Charles Schurer, David
Wingate and Edward Wright, who tes.
titled that the applicant keeps quiet
orderly place that is mostly frequented
by Germans, and that he is proper
man to keep saloon.
The next and last case was the appli
cation of Charles Cannon, for Mr.
Hughs old place at IIeald street and
the junction of New Castle avenue. Mr.
Prlckett presented two remonstrances
and claimed that as there was drink
ing place nearly opposite it was no
needed.
Police Captain Kersey testified thai
Cannon does not live ON the premise;
for which he is applying, but resides OF
Apple street. He did not think the place
was needed or necessary.
Officer Gainor testified that Cannon
lives with his family on Apple street
but occupies the place that he is apply
4.