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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
"wASH'S" FLIMSy EXCUSE.
No Intention of Changing the
Water Department Officers.


He aud pickles Merely Want to Get u
Grip ON Them, so That They May
Bounce Them IL Necessary--O This
and Nothing More--A Story "For the
Marines"
Morning News, Thursday.
A reporter of the Morning Ne,ps called on
Water Commissioner Washington Hast
ings last evening in relation to the sensa-
tional item which appeared in the EVERY
EVENING Of yesterday headed Hungry for
the Spoils."
In reply to the reporters inquiry Mr..
Hastings said
THAT article in the EVERY EVENING is
simply rot of the vilest kind, but entirely
characteristic of that paper. The Board of
Water Commissioners did not make any
peculiar changes in their bylaws; they
simply adopted set Of bylaws for Their
opa government which, up to this time,
they have never had
''Is there any intention of removing any
Of the present officers or employees of the
department 7"
None whatever, so far as | am in-
formed. No question of that kind has
ever been proposed, or even intimated or
limited at. to me, by any member of the
purpose is entertained in the mind of any
member. There certainly is no such in
tention on my part. so long US the present
officers perform their duties faithfully and
satisfactorily"
What was the reason for the enactment
OF the bylaws providing for the election
and employment of its officers and EN-.
ployes for only one year at time"
well, there were several considerations
which influenced the majority OF the
board in adopting that rule. In the first
place, and perhaps principally, public
officials. when holding their places with.
out limit of time, are apt after Il long term
of service to feel that they have become
fixtures i'll their places and are, there
fore less careful in their manners and de
pertinent in their intercourse with the
publlc-whOse servants they are-than
they would be il they knew all the time
that once a year their records were to be
overhauled and that they would be candi.
dates for reelection to their places. am
free to say to you that this is the considers
ton which influenced me to vote for that
rule of the department.
81 will say further that the EVERY
EVENING need not work itself up into a
state of mind for fear that politics will
get into the management of the Water
Department. Whatever politics may
have gotten into the department in the
past the EVERY EVENING has taken gooJ
care to get its full share of the plums Sc
far as l have observed"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
NEW GRAMMAR HoUYDARIEs.
superintendent Harlan Reapportionin
Grammar SclloOl Isnundari,a far tb


Superintendent Harlan Reapportioning
Grammar School Boundaries for the
City. -.. ill.,
The new Washington school will be
ready TO receive pupils on February 5th,
the opening of the term.
This will call for complete reappor-
tonment in the distribution of grammar
school pupils of the city. The grammar
schools at present are located in general
way as follows: No. is in the south of
the city; No. on the east side and No. 5
at the north. This affords a triangular
arrangement leaving the western region
without accommodation.
Superintendent Harlan is at work Just
at present endeavoring to rearrange matters
50 best to meet the educational needs of
the city with the advent of the new Wash
ilngton grammar school. The proposition
is to change No. 8 back to q primary
school. This would allow the big, new,
grammar school to meet the needs Of the
large upper zone Of the city Mr.. Harlan's
work is TO arrange the new grammar
boundaries for tho three schools.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
FIRE RECORD.
A Connagration in stove store--An I'm
necessary Still Alarm.

necessary still Alarm.
Fire was discovered last night week. soon
after 10 o'clock, in the building of James
4. Wood IL Co., Front and Orange streets.
The conliagratlon was confined to the
work room, in the second story, and is
supposed to have originated from small
portable forge, in which charcoal was
burned. Sparks from the forge evidently
lodged between the iron and the wood
work of the room and after smoldering
awhile burst into flames. A ioist was
burned through.
An alarm was sounded at box No. % and
the fire department was in service about
half an hour. The greatest loss was from
water. Stoves and other goods in stock
were damaged by it. The loss. which is
estimated to be from $500 to $500. is COW
cred by insurance. The insurance was
placed by the New Castle County Mutual
Insurance Company. the Farmers Mutual
Insurance Company and L. L. Buck.
The starting of a fire in q stove in Fell.
hemer's cigar store, No. sl2 Market street,
between and 9 o'clock last night week,
created great deal of smoke and gave rise
to the supposition that the building was
afre. An excited individual attempted to
strike All alarm at box No. Z but was pre-
vented. The Friendship and Delaware
fire companies were unnecessarily called
out by d still alarm.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
SUPERVISING ARCHITECT HERE.
The Treasury Official Takes a Peep at
the New Postoffice on His Way Home
for Christmas Holidays.

Lh6 Iahes - Fedp
the New Postoflice on His Way Home
for Christmas Holidays.
Supervising Architect of the Treasury J..
O'Rourke. dropped off here, on Thursday
for few hours to take. peep at the prog
ress of work at the new postofiice. He
took this opportunity on his way home to
New York to spend the Christmas Holt
days.
He arrived here on the 1905 from Wash.
ington and Immediately boarded car for
Ninth and Shipley streets. He was re-
ceived by Superintendent James Ware,
Contractor Archibald $. Reed, William NJ.
Field, president of the Brandywine Gran
lite Company. The Washington official
proceeded right away to examine the
structure, going over it from top to bot
tom. He made no comments whatever,
which silence, however, Is supposed to be
bureaucratic etiquette.
The only remark he dropped was that
the contractor seemed TO have good
equipment.
In company with the superintendent and
Mr.. Field the supervising architect paid a
visit to some of the larger buildings of the
city, including Grace Church and the
county building.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
Conductor philips startling Fish Yarn.

For several days past Conductor James
Phillips Of the New Castle extra, has been
relating wonderful tales OF great quanti-
ties of fish which were to be found in the
pond at the gravel pit, between this place
and Farnhurst. He stated that the fish
could be seen under the ice and that blow
on the ice with stick would render the
fish lifeless and easily caught, Yesterday
two confiding individuals well-known here
armed with clubs and peach basket, they
set out on the train. On their arrival, after
careful search around the pond. they dis
covered terrapin and several fish about
two inches in length. The club act was
tried, but it produced no apparent effect
on the two or three inhabitants Of the
pond and the two badly-fooled individuals
after being nearly frozen, were compelled
TO walk several miles 70 reach their homes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
GALLAGHER as SLATED.


The Notorious Political Schemer Said to
be Slated for Engineer of the Water
Department..
1t is currently reported that Messrs.
Hastings and Pickles, the Republican
members of the Water Department have
already formed slate of Republican
workers who are to succeed the present
officers of the Water Department, who
will be called upon to walk the plank at
the proper time. 1t is also asserted on
good authority that Captain Charles IL,
Gallagher is already named for the inpor-
tanJ office of chief engineer to succeed
Joseph A. Bond. and that ex-Chief of
Police Hugh Mcdonnell is also slated for q
place in the department.
The story is that the slate was formed by
Messrs Hastings and Pickles fully two
months ago, and that the majority mem.
bers are only awaiting an opportunity to
put their plans in execution. Gallagher
political record in Delaware is a very
interesting one. and his probable appoint
ment to the responsible position OF chief
engineer is causing considerable oommo-
ton. Republicans, as we'll as Democrats,
will kick against such contingency.
1t is further stated that the plan is to re-
move every Democrat now in the employ
of the department, including the engineer
in charge of the works at Cool Spring
Park, the iiremen at the city mills pump
ing station, the street gang and to fill all
the places with hungry Republican politi
| cal workers. The machine hos made its
demands. and Messrs. Pickles and Hastings
| will have to comply.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

WEDDING AT sRIDe EYIDLE.
Marriage of Mr.. Charles S. Hatfield and
Miss Roselle Jones, Last Week.

Marriage OF Mr.. Charles ). Hatfield and
Miss Roselle Jones, Last Week,
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
BRIDGEvILLE, Dec. 2l.-The residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Jones, near town,
was brilliantly illuminated last night the
occasion being the marriage of their
youngest daughter, Roselle, to Charles 8.
Hatfield of Greenwood.
Promptly at the appointed hour the
bride, leaning on the arm of the brides
maid, entered the room. which was deco
rated for the occasion; followed closely by
the groom and the best man, Medford
Jones, brother of the bride. The party
were met in the centre Of the room by the
Rev. w. p. Compton of Bridgeville NJ. r..
Church, who tied the nuptial knot, sur
rounded by the many friends of the con-
tracing parties.
The bride was attired in brown silk, en-
train, and carried brides roses. The maid,
Miss Lizzie Hatfield, a sister of the groom.
wore blue China silk. A reception followed
the wedding from 8 TO IL O'clock.
Among those present were. MIR. and Mrs
Alexander Jones, MIR. and Mrs. +. H.
Wiley. Mrs. Ellen Hatfield Miss Lizzie
Hatfield, MIR. and Mrs. Daniel Lyons
William Hatfield, Thomas Curry, 5. Penne
will, Samuel Hurst, Mr.. and Mrs. Il. Nc,
Cauley. Mr.. and Mrs. William II. Jones
S. S. Pennewlll, Mrs. Angie Sullivan
Nehemiah Wiley, Zachariah Hatfield
Medford Jones and Mr.. and Mrs. j. L
| Richards.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Il. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o..
We the undersigned have known +. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transaction and financially able 10 carry
out any obligation made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o.
WALDIHg. KIHNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
DECLARES HE PLAYED THE RACES

And Dropped the Money at Gloucester
Which lie Received from the Salo of n
Dog Hence the Suit.
Rene Martin, the well-known dog fancier,
was given a hearing before Justice Of the
Peace Frank t. Smith, Thursday after
noon, charged by George ID. Simons of
New Castle hundred with embezzlelent.
Simons alleges in his complaint that he
placed valuable setter dog in the hands
OF Martin to sell, and that the latter dis
posed of the animal for SIS and Kept the
money. The understanding was that
Martin was to receive S25 for effecting a
sale. while the owner Of the dog was to re.
ceive 500.
Simons declares that Martin played the
races at Gloucester, and not betting OH the
winning horse lost the cash, and Simons
got nothing. Martin pleaded not guilty to
the charge and waived hearing for the
upper court. Bail was furnished in the
sum of $500 by Martin. who denies that
he lost the money on the races.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
6OLDBY'S BNTBRrAINMEST.
The Auditorium Filled with an Audienc,
OF Two Thousand People.

The annual Christmas entertainment
of the Goldey Wilmington Commercial
College was held in the Auditorium Thurs
day night. Fully 1000 people filed into the
building to listen to a delightful pro-
gramme, while several hundred people
were turned away. 1t was all the iishers
could do to find seating capacity for the
vast audience, but they succeeded in
managing the throng and everything
went along satisfactorily The aisles on
the side were lined with people.
The entertainment was an ENJOYABLE
one and the audience was delighted. The
Columbia Glee Club rendered excellent
music. The presentation of prizes was
made by Henry q. Conrad, who also pre-
scented to each member of the faculty q
Christmas present from Professor Goldey.
When Mr.. Conrad came to the name OF
Goldey Wnde, he said.
"'rhis prize is for the youngest member
of the faculty, Goldey Wade. Ii he sue
ceeds in wading in like Professor Goldey
has done, he will do very well.n
This remark was greeted with loud ap,
plause. Goldey Wade is u son of Professor
Wade OF the faculty and a namesake OF
Professor Goldey.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
PROBATE INVESTIGATION.
Rose Daley OF philadelphia Wants to
Inherit Mrs. Muldoon's Estate.


Inherit Mrs. Muldoon's Estate.
Before Register Cooch. on Thursday
Rose Daley Of Philadelphia, appeared,
being represented by her counsel. Messrs.
Ward and Hoffeoker, for the purpose of
establishing her right as heir to Elizabeth
Muldoon OF New Castle, who it is claimed
is dead. Rose Daley is Mrs. Muldoon's
daughter.
Mrs. Muldoon is the daughter of Ber-
nard Murphy who died IN 1919. leaving
certain real estate in New Castle. The
present motion is to establish the rights of
Rose Daley to the estate.
The statement is that Mrs. Muldoon has
led a dissipated life. She has not been
heard OF for several years. and the SUPPOSE
ton is that she is dead. A number OF wit
nesses were heard this morning.
The law upon which this case is brought
is in chapter 1872, Vol. XVI, Laws Of Della
ware, which makes valid payments to
executors or administrators after the
absence of the person from this State for
seven years, the presumption being that
such person is dead.
The Daley case before Register Cooch
was closed Thursday afternoon by the
register granting letters of administration
to Rose Daley of Philadelphia, which will
enable her to receipt for Il legacy coming
to her through the death of her grand
father, Bernard Murphy, who died in
New Castle in 1910.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

SpeciaI Correspondenue q Gazetteand Journal
LEwEs, Dec. 22-Another home wedding
occurred at the residence of MIR. Edward
X. Messick, parents of the bride, Wednes-
day night, at $50 o'clock The couple were
George W. Coverdale and Miss Clara,
youngest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Mes.
sick. Rev. j. II. Howard OBLIGATED. There
were no groomsman nor bridesmaid. A
many relatives and friends of the happy
pair were present. A reception was held
after the knot was tied, and refreshments
we're served. Many valuable and useful
presents were received. Other marriages
will follow next week. at which the Rev.
MIR. Howard ie expected to otiiciate. The
couples he Is joining being mostly mem
beers Of the NJ. Il. Church or congregation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
UNITED STATES PETIT JURP.
Panel Drawn Thursday for the Janu
airy Term of United States Court.

Panel Drawn Thursday for the Janu-
airy Term of United States Court.
The following panel of petit jurors was
drawn on Thursday for the January term
Of United States court; 5....-....
NEW CASTLE COUNTY.
Wllmington-Samuel II, Baynard,
Thomas Mullen, Bernard Hasson, G. Il.
Kemble. A. L. Ainscow, William Bowe,
David w. Hughes.
Brandywine-James Green.
Pencader-J. Wilkins Cooch, Henry
Cats.
Mill Creek-Robinson Lyman, Crawford
Rankin, Frank Taylor, Harrison Worth.
st. Georges-L. V. Aspril, Jr., George
Reybold, Jonathan Williams, Columbus
Watkins.
Red Lion-w. A. Price, Daniel B.
Stewart.
KENT COUNTY.
Milford-Isaac l.. Adkins, Al. Maoney,
A. b. Woodruff, Frank Reedy, w, j. Her
ring.
East Dover-Chester q. Baum, Daniel NJ
Ridgely.
North Murderkill-CalebJ jackson, Rob-
ert Frasher.
SUSSEX COUNTY.
Georgetown-G. w. Hatfield.
Lewes and Rehoboth-Martin G. Short
Cedar Creek-George II. Hail. 8. NJ.
Simpler, G. L. Pierce.
Little Creek-W. I. Richards.
Mispillion-David Marine.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
TOOK TOO MUCH La UDANUM.
An Elkton Mans Unpleasant Experience
in Philadelphia.

~
Fridays Philadelphia Times had the fol-
lowing:
William L, Lane, 45 years old, whose
residence is in Elkton, Md, was found
lying unconscious in the gutter at Seventh
and South streets by Policeman Boilard of
the Nineteenth district, yesterday. When
the policeman removed Lane to u nearby
resting place two empty laudanum bottles
fell from his pockets. lie was taken to
the Pennsylvania Hospital, where the
doctors found that he was suffering from
laudanum poisoning.
AT first his case seemed to be hopeless
but after administering strong emetics,
coupled with constant use of the stomach
pump, he recovered sufficiently to give an
account Of his condition. Lane said that
he recently failed in business, and subse-
quently became melancholy at times. He
had been in the habit of taking laudanum
as a sedative, but he denied having taken
it yesterday with suicidal intent. He was
in such an improved condition last night
that the doctors permitted him to depart
for his home in Maryland.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

We desire to say to our citizens that for
years we have been selling DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, Bucklen's Arnica Salve and
Electric Bitters, and have never handled
remedies that sell as well, or that nave
given such universal satisfaction. We do
not hesitate to guarantee them every time.
and we stand ready to refund the purchase
price, ii satisfactory results do not follow
their use. These remedies have won Their
great popularity purely on their merits,
Beaton Smith, druggist, corner Seventh
and Pine streets.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
appropriation, amounting to

monthly appropriation, amounting to
S9,433.i2.
The city treasurer was authorized to
draw 5000 from each of the four deposi.
tory banks and deposit in Union National
Bank.
The ordinance providing forthe borrow
ing Of $4,000 to redeem bonds January
LIST was given its third reading, passed and
referred to the mayor.
On motion of Mr.. Dannenberg Council
proceeded to nominate and elect an engi-
neer, an assistant and watchman for the
garbage crematory.
Mr.. Donoho doubted whether the election
would be legal. there being no ordinance
creating the offices.
Mr.. Dannenberg said the crcmatory will
be in operation within two weeks and 1t Is
desired to instruct the officers meanwhile.
The committee on crenlatory and the
Board of Health, he added, will meet next
week and prepare an ordinance.
The election resulted as follows; Engi-
neer, Philip Il. Layman OF the Eighth
ward; assistant William ]. Tussey Of the
Ninth ward; Waterman. w. J.. Conner of
the Third ward. The officers were elected
by party vote. Messrs. Ratledge and
Meaney served as tellers. President Per-
kins started to announce that the officials
would serve for term of two years each,
but it was subsequently announced that
the time would be fixed by ordinance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

Mrs. Jane A. Lane, widow of Jesse Lane,
who was engaged in the lumber business
in this city for years, died early Thursday
morning at her residence No. $40 West
street. Her death resulted from consump-
ton and was hastened by the grip, which
she. contracted about 10 days ago. Her
maiden name was Stevens. She was born
in Philadelphia and had resided in VIII
mington about so years. Three children
survive her-Mrs. Huxley Harvey, Mrs.
Alfred S. Ell!oot and Martin Lane. Her
funeral took place Saturday afternnnn.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
To BE Made a summer Resort.


The Wilmington Steamboat Company,
which has bought the Gordon Heights Inn
property, on the Delaware river, about 81
miles east of Wilmington, proposes to run
1t next season as summer resort in con.
nectiOn with the Wilmington steamboat
service. The necessary building and other
alterations will be built and made when
spring opens. The company will build
shooting galleries. ten-pin alleys, merry.
go-rounds, switchback railroads, and other
kinds Of amusements. The clubhouse will
be utilized as a dining hall where meals
and refreshments will be served. A napthi
launch will give visitors a ride up ano
down the river.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

Employees of the city railway companv
have been for the past week Il King nj, liz
railway track along Market street Tie
Intention was TO lay the new track. BnI
the recent bad weather allowed only re-.
pairs being done. AS soon as there Il anv
probability of settled weather the trnci
laying will commence. Ali the material
tor inc new track along Market street /
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

A ladies auxiliary society, to cooperate
with the st. Vincent de Paul Society of ST.
Patrick,s Church, was formed in the par.
sonage Wednesday evening and the fol.
lowing officers elected President, Mrs
Alexander Hart; Vice-President, Mrs
Catharine Keaveny; Secretary and Treas.
urer, Miss Annie Keaveny. Visiting com.
raising funds discussed. The distressed
female portion of the community will be
the special object of the society's ministra
tions
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
For the Beneiit Of the Poor.

A pleasant entertainment for the benefit
of the poor was given Thursday in West
Church. The exercises consisted of sing
ing by the Sunday-school and Rotations
by Misses MOllie Bonner. Grace Baird and
Mabel Capelle and Miss McCaulley. EVERY
body present took a donation and SIS in
money and provisions valued at about
$3.50 were received, The gifts were dis
tributed among the poor Friday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

About 50 girls have been enrolled as
members of the new free library IN the
OLD Academy, Ninth ward. The officers
OF the institution are: President, Mrs
William Lea; Vice-President, Mrs. Charles
q, Rumford; Secretary, Miss Edith Lea
The library room has been remodeled and
adorned with Christmas decorations. About
20 books have been received from persons
interested in the library movement.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

Thomas J. Riley OF Boston, Mass, who
claims to be the champion long distance
swimmer OF the world, was given a hear
ing before Justice of tine Peace James
Monaghan, Thursday. and ned in $500
bail for the upper court, on charge pre-
ferred by Col. William b. Norton, who
accuses the prisoner Of stealing from him
a gold watch and chain and Masonic
IllnnE
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
THOSE who saw the ex-Pro.ldept.

Among the Wilmingtoniams who at
tended the reception TO ex-president HAIR
rison, at the Union League in Philadel-
phia, last weak, were the following: Sena.
tor Higgins, Preston Lea. Superintendent
y: +. Brooks of the Maryland division, i,
W. y b. railroad, Mayor Shortlidge, CIV
Solicitor George A. Elliott, IL. G.. Morse,
Edmund Mitchell, Jr., +. Eden Bach,
Washington Hastings; Walter q. Curtis
Frederick Curtis OF Newark. Maniove
Hayes of Dover, City Auditor II. II.