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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-09
AN ENJOYABLE CELEBRATION.
Delaware and Pennsylvania Single Taxer.
Dine and Listen to Speeches.

Delaware and Pennsylvania Single Takers
Dine and Listen to Speeches.
Tho Single Tax Association of Della
ware and the Philadelphia Single Tax
Society celebrated the birthday of
Thomas Jefferson Tuesday night by Civ
ing supper at Turn Hall. DurlG" the
evening there were about 500 persons
present, many OF whom were ladies.
About 300 sat down to supper, there
being four tables the entire length of
the room. The affair was we'll managed
and was highly enjoyable. The room
was tastefully decorated with American
flags, while tho single tax banner
formed background on the stage, and
tho Eighth Ward Single Tax flag was
suspended from the gallery in the rear
Of tho room. Following the supper
speeches were made by enthusiastic
Single Takers. The applause at times
was deafening.
A. II. Stephenson Of Philadelphia
presided, and before introducing other
speakers he made few remarks CIV
ing review of the work OF Single Tax
men in Delaware. Each Of the speak
ors was restricted to five minutes, but
as there was no penalty attached to vio-
lation Of tho order several consumed
more time. Hon. James q. Mcguire Of
California made mcst enthusiastic
speech, in the course of which he stated
that the meeting was the celebration
Of the birthday of Thomas Jefferson, to
whose memory ne paid high tribute.
He was pleased TO commend the utter
ances which had been made by the great
Jefferson, whom he considered the
grandest figure in the Revolutionary
period. He said that while Jefferson
did not teach the Single Tax as
remedy he laid down the principles of
Single Tax as now taught by the second
Thomas Jefferson Henry George
Henry George also talked for several
minutes on the principles of Single
Tax He said he considered that the
campaign in Delaware is a success
Tho principles laid down by Thomua
Jefferson, he contended, are yet to be
tried and weighed. for they have never
actually been put into practice. lie
thought that the Single Tax movement
will eventually spread to other coun-
tries.
There were also short talks by Jesse
G. Taylor of Lewes, @. f. Stephens and
II. V. Het2ol of Philadelphia, George
W. Kreer of this city, Harold Sudell of
New Castle, and w. II. Booz of Har-
rington.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-09
struck by n Train.

Andrew W. Jones, night switchman
at King street crossing, was struck by
a northbound express train or tho p,
w. & B. railroad at G. 80 o'clock yester-
day morning and badly hurt about the
head. Fortunately, however, he did
not get the full force of the blow, and
was not seriously injured, his skull not
even being fractured, although ono OF
the connecting rods on tho locomotive
came in contact with his head. He
retained his senses and remained on
duty until relief came which was about
five minutes after the accident A
wound in his head bled profusely. He
is now confined TO his bed, at his
home, No. ITO King street, and expects
to be on duty in a few days. At the
time Of the accident he was in tho act
of throwing a switch.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-09
HARRIS WILL CASE,
Register Cooper Decides IN Favor of the |
win aud the Counsel for the CaveatUr
Take an Appeal.

Register Cooper Decides in Favor Of the
win aud the Counsel for the Cayentor
Take an Appeal.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
Dover, April A. The Harris will
case, which began before Register of
Wills L. 4. Cooper, February oath,
aud continued 33 days, was con
cuded, as far az trial and arguments
are concerned, yesterday. MINI lawyers
participated in the case. The testimony
covers 1, 750 typewrittcn pages. Tho
argument consumed week, during
which time the court was addressed
by Hon. John B. Pennington, James
II. Hughes, Hon. James u. Wolcott
Gen. 4. X. Kenney, Edward Ridgely
and Henry Ridgely. Several lawyers
who engaged in the case did not ad-
dross tho court.
The case was principally managed on
tho part of the propounder Of the will
and codicil by ex Congressman Pen
nington, Henry Ridgely, Jr., and Gen.
r. II. Kenney. Ex- Chancellor Wolcotr,
James Pennewill and James II. Hughes,
for the caveator, Miss Sarah d. Nc
Phail, opposed all codicils to the will
after December. 1892, upon the ground
of undue influence and lack of mental
capacity.
When Charles Harris made the codi-
ellis, in March, April and May Of 1893
no was supposed to be worth over
$3.50, 000 OF this sum he bequeathed
to Charles III. Butler, his nurse,
S2l, 600; Thomas s. Clark, S5, 600, and
S. S. Dawes and w. II. Nemmo,
friends and former clerks, each S3. 600
Hence the contest of the niece, Miss
McPhai.
Register Cooper's term expires next
Wednesday, This is the second very
important will case that has been be-
fore him during his term Of office. The
other case was that of the George w.
Cummins' will in 1891, when he pro-
bated tho will and codicils, from
which action was taken to the superior
court, which tribunal sustained him.
The decision in that case settled the
law in this State in reference to the
right of an issue to be tried by q jury
whom requested by party TO contest
before the register. The court decided
that the register could send the case to
a jury or not, according to his prefer
ence.
Dover, April 7. This morning Regis
ter of Wills Cooper rendered decision
in the Harris will case.
The decision sustains the will and
all the codicils as they stand, and ad-
mits the will TO probate. 1t is vic
tory for Charles II. Butler.
Edward Ridgley, Of counsel for the
caveator, Miss Sarah McPhail, niece
of Charles Harris, gave notice of an
appeal. The case will now 60 to the
superior court for review.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-09
THE METHODIST PROTESTANTS
Annual Session of MARYLAND
Conference Concluded.
ITS ADJOURNMENT ON TUESDAY
Many Pastoral Appointments
of Local Interest,
The Assignment Of Ministers to Churches
In Delaware and Oh tho Peninsuia- The
Result of the Election for Delegates 10
the General Conference.

Tho annual session OF the Maryland
Conference of the Methodist Protestant
Church, held in Baltimore, closed lnst
Iuesday. The pastoral appointments
include the following; Accomac, Va,
Avery Donovan; Cambridge, Nd, q,
5. Arnett; Burrsville, II. W. ID. John
son; Cecil, A. W. Mather: Ceptreyillc.
Md, q. w. Haddaway; Chesapeake,
Q. X. McCasin; Chestertown, j. M.
Gill; Clayton and Salem, b. +. Jester,
one to be supplied; Crisiield, II. S.
Rowe; Crumpton, j. q. Sullivan I;
Chincoteague, IL. f. bennington; Del.
mar, j. A. Wright; Dorchester, 6. M.
Cullum; Dover, 4. T.. Revelle; Easton.
Md, W. M. Poisal; Franklin City, A.
s. Boane; FELTON,, II. H. Sehlincke !.
Frederica, N. o. Gibson; Georgetown.
J. II. s. Ewoll; Greenwood, Dorsey
Blake; Harrington, j. l.. Straughn;
Hurlocks, q. NJ. Clayton Kennedyville.
jesse Shreeve; Kent Island, L. S. Fooks,
Laurel, F. O. Klein; Leipsic, to be
supplied; Mardela, A. II. Green Mari.
ner's, Md, S. A. lIoblitzell Milton, q.
X. Hodge; New Market S. +. CasRsn ;
Oxford, Md, j. w. Baiderson; Parks.
ley, r.. A. Stone; Pittsville, @. p.
NQwlin; Pocomoke Circuit, j. Il. Don
aldson; Pocomoke City, II. l.. Elder
dice: Quantico, III. S. johnson Quuen
Anne's, J. M. Brown; Reliance, Nd,
A. j. Walter; Rowlandsvlle, j. f,
Maloy; st. James, Md. J. L. Mills;
st. Michael's, w. S. Phillips; Sails.
bury, l.. +. Warner. Seaford and
Bethel, j. l.. Elderdice; Snow Hill, j.
=. Nicholson Salem, Nd, H. K. Lewis;
Sussex, G.. II. McCready; Trarpe, G.
II. Stocksdale; Trinity, Nd, l.. W.
Anstino; Tyreana. Md, to be sun
piled; Union, Md, J. NJ. Yingline;
Warwick, @. +. Mccullough; Whining
ton, q. l.. Wolfe; West Wilmington, 6.
A, Morris; Wye, Md. B. f, Benson.
The following We're elected delegates
to the General Conference;
Ministerial-J. ID. Kinzor, president
OF tho Maryland Conference; +. I.
Tagg, editor of tho Methodist Protes-
tant; W. S. Hammond, pastor of Alnutt
Memorial Church, Baltimore; 4. II.
Lewis, president Of Western Maryland
College; Il. II. Little, of Starr Church,
baltimore; w. M. Strayer of Buckeyes
town, Md. $. b. Tredway of Seaford:
Il. W. Bates of Westminster; j, L.
Hill of ST. James, Md. ; A. d. Melvin,
corresponding secretary of the Foreign
Lay-Dr. j. W. Herring of Westmin-
ster; Daniel Baker Of Baltimore j. h.
Cation of Alexandria, Va; II. Harry
: Bartlett of Anutt Memorial Church;
Samuel Vannort OF Chestertown; j.
A. Smith of Harrington; j. G. Cole
man of Elizabeth, N. j. Thomas C.
Murray, William j. g. Dulany and @.
A. Benjamin of Baltimore, and g. W.
Hobbs Of Caroline county.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-09
Not All Satisfied.

An official member of Asbury Church
stated yesterday that he did not
know when the new pastor would arrive
in Wilmington or when he would take
charge. but he expected the change
would probably take place OH Sunday.
Continuing, he said: 'All of the MEM
bers of the church are not satisfied
with this change, which either has or
is about TO be made without consulting
them. One of the stewards told me
last night that there had been some
talk of writing to the bishop and tell
ing him that the members of the
church would like to have voice in
naming Mr.. Gates successor, but l
hardly think anything of this kind will
be done. While many of the members
do not feel that they have been treated
fairly, think they will accept the
new man and say nothing under
stand DIR. McAnny has splendid re-
commendation, and it is likely he will
be quite acceptable, but the people
in the church should have been con-
Rulted -
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-09
Easter Dance at Middletown.

epariAlGorreSpondenceo OF Gazetle and Journal
Middletown, April 8. The Easter
dance given last night by the young
men of the town was one of the most
enjoyable rs we'll as tho most largely
attended, during recent years. There
were probably 10 couples on tire floor.
Oglesby's Orchestra Of Chester fur
nished music, The patronesses were
Mrs. N. j. Williams. Mrs. George Jan.
vier, Mrs, W. B. Biggs, Mrs. II. A.
Pool and Mrs. }. 2. Cochran, Jr.
Among those who participated were
Misses Mabel Parvis, Helen Naudain,
Susie Parker, Bessie Reynolds, Edith
Derrickson, Daisy Naudain, Bessie and
Ada Foard, Jodie Biggs Hester Jones,
Bessie Boyer, Lydia Cochran, Mary
Cochran and Lucie Cochran and
Messrs. Reese Parker, William Brady,
George Janvier, John p. Cochran, Jr.,
W. B. Biggs, O.. f. Prettyman, Leo
Evans, 9. II. Clayton, w. g. Lock
wood, A. w. Tatman, IL. A. Pool,
Frank Pool, John Kelly, George l..
Townsend. Jr, Douglas Cochran,
Robert Cochran, William Melton, John
Parvis, DIR. j. Z. Sites and Robert
Comegys Of Middletown; Misses Katie
Ellison, Name Register, Mazie Town
Fulli hht VIVA 4 aINiht anu MBSHTH.
William Denney, William Pennewill,
s. A. Smith and Ii. A. Richard
son, Dover; Mr.. and Mrs. Il. p.
Moody, Miss Nellie BlanSin, Mr..
and Mrs. l.. Scott Townsend, Miss Helen
Dure and Josiah Marvel, Wilmington !;
II. A. CLARK and II. II. Tunis, Chester /;
Misses Ida and Madeline Colbourn,
Walt Conway. Irwin Sheperi and q.
b. F.. Holton, Philadelphia; Miss
Lucille Litzenberg, John G. Constable
and Fred Gilpin, Elkton; Misses Mary
Ellison, Alma Bouchele and Elsie
Karsner and Messrs. Harry and Frank
Howard and i. q. Ellison, Chesapeake
City; Miss Gertrude Smith and @.
Oran Cooper, Baltimore; Mr.. and
Mrs. Il. o. Waller, G. Davis Brown,
Walton Busteed and Hirons Denney,
Smyrna; Miss Edna Henry, Miss
Laura Raub and Joseph Hossinger,
Newark.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-09
u. a. o. RAILROAD.

Earnings of the Road Show n Gratifying
Increase-A Report Respecting its Opera
tions Since the Appointment of Receivers
to he Made Soon.
Associated Press Dispatch py Special Wires
Baltimore, Nd, April San earnest
attempt is being made both here and
in New York to bring together the two
reorganization committees which have
undertaken the task of rebuilding the
Baltimore & Ohio ra ilway system. The
plan is to select half of the members of
each committee and thus give both
factions equal representation. 1t is
understood that the earnings of the
system are already showing crafty
ing increase and it is thought that
report of the operations of the lines
since the appointment of the receivers
will be made public soon after the
middle Of next week, at which time
the heads of departments are expected
TO return from their inspection tour.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-09
Lewis Lamborn,s win.

The will of Lewis Lamborn, late Of
Yorklyu, which was recently probated,
contained bequests amounting to nearly
$40, 600. There appeared to be no
question but that the deceased was
worth that much money, and it IL pre-
sumed that such was actually the case,
but resident of Yorklyn, who was
seen by reporter on train in this
city yesterday, stated that at last
accounts only about s25, 600 had been
accounted for and the executors are
now looking for tho remainder. Should
the remainder not be found some of
the bequests will be materially reduced
and 1t is feared the money which was
to have been given to the Hockessin
Library may be cut out altogether.
The residents OF Hockessin and York
lyn are anxiously awaiting the result,
and il is hoped that tho full amount
may be found.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-09
BkIDG EVILLE.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette ana

Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal
Bridgeville, April Civilian r.
Brown, whose seven children died re-
Gently, refuses to remove to the house
provided by his noighbors and also do
cines to accept the furniture, clothing,
&C., donated by the public.
Mrs Burnett of Ohio has been deliv-
ering temperance addresses here under
the auspices of the Women's Christian
Temperance Union, which is opposing
the granting of license to sell liquor
at hotel recently opened in tho town.
Invitations have been issued for a
dance in Academy Hall next Friday
evening, The committee comprises
Mrs. &. j. Rust, Mrs. II. W. Viven,
Miss Laura Layton, r. Reese Layton,
Edward @. Sudler and j. Edgar Layton.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-09
RICHARDSON is OUT.

Not Candidate FOR the Republican Nomi-
nation for Governor and Would Not
Accept Under Any Consideration.
Special Dispatch to Gazette and Journal
Dover, April 8.-Harry A. Richard
son has announced that be ia not a
candidate for the gubernatorial nomi-
nation at the hands of the Republican
party.
He told Every Evenings correapon-
dent to-day that he would not accept
the nomination under any consideration
whatever.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-09
On a MOTION 40 geInnnd.

The application of Lewis Q. Vande-
grift for the removal of the case of
John Hutton vs.. the Joseph Bancroft
Y Sons Co., and Victor g. Bloede, to
the United States court, CAME up before
Chancellor Nicholson again Tuesday.
The motion was unopposed and the
case will go before Judge Wales on a
motion TO remand the caso TO the court
OF chancery. III the case is not re-
manded it will remain in the United
States court.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-09
LEY ooURr.
Presents Received by the Members From
County Treasurer Dickey.

Presents Received by the Members From
County Treasurer Dickey.
Members of the Levy Court found on
their desks Tuesday little mementoes
brought from the West by Receiver of
Taxes John I. Dickey. They were
pincushions of California red wood
with orange wood base
Claims of F. o. Bennett, Joseph H.
Rodgers and Robert Deery, for over
paid taxes were received and will be
considered later. William Il. Husbands
Of Brandywinc hundred and Andrew
j. Mote of White Clay Creek hundred
were appointed constables. They had
beon elected before, but had neglected
to bond within the five days allowed.
Among the numerous bills passed by
the Levy Court were the following:
Charles Cannon, sGl.5O; John Carr,
S293 As; Neil Dougherty, SlG5. %; 0.
j. Hession. S35. 90; John Higgins,
$50. so; j. r. Hudson d Co, s.. 81 (;
Lynn & Phillips, S40S. So; Alvin r.
Morrison, $500; Elwood Grisson, Sl7D;
John O'Brien & Co., S36; NJ. Megary
& Son, Sl7. so; George B. Ward, Sl2. 90,
Sl4. 4G; s. g. Simmons & Bro, S33. 90 |;
William b. Carswell, Sl36. 25; Evan
G. Boyd, el6O. 40; Herbert White, s2S !;
Now Castle News, sl5 9G; Journal
Printing Co., S26 Oh; Wilmington Freie
Presse, S26. 40; Every Evening Print
ing Co., s56.82.
The Levy Court has adjourned until
April 2lst. Tuesday afternoon some
one walked off with the hat of John
II. Rodney, attorney for the court and
left soft hat in place of Mr.. Rodney's
derby. Yesterday Commissioner j. J,
Gallagher was at work with one of the
Brandywinu hundred road commits
sioners upon their books.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-09
architect Springer Get. a Draft.

The difference between the trustees
of the State Hospital for the Insane and
Architect Lewis II. Springer of this
city, has been adjusted. Mr.. Springer
had made a claim for work ON draw
ings and for assistance in getting bids
for the improvements to the hospital,
and the trustees had hold the claim
up. L. b. T. Springer represented his
father, and the trustees were repre-
sented by thnir counsel, William S.
Hilles. Tuesday morning Mr.. Springer
received draft from the trustees
through Mr.. Hilles for $3.50.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-09

Associated Press DiSpstih by SoscIsi Wires
Philadelphia, April S.--Wheat steady; No.
Pennsylvania red in EXPORT elevator, Soc; No.
red spot In export elevator, 16c-
Corn, firm, halc. higher; No. . for local trade,
30H a40c.
Oats, firm; No. 2 white. 26ka26hc.; No. white.
e5c.; No. mixed, 24s a25c.
Bran, steady; winter In bulk, sl3.50aS14.O0;
spring in sacks, sl3.25aSla75.
Butter, duh and ic. lower; fancy Western
creamery, lsc.; do Pennsylvania prints, 2oc;
do. do jobbing, at 21aaic.
Eggs, steady; fresh nearby, i2kc.; do. West
ern, i3kc.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-09
Lndgment Ar.Inst tho city.

Tho suit of William IL. Wicks, milk
man, TO recover SO laid az license TO
the city, was heard before Magistrate
Sasse Tuesday afternoon and the
plaintiff was given judgment for tho
full amount, on account of failure Of
an agent of the city to appear Tho
case will be appealed and the superior
court will bo called upon to settle tho
matter. 1t has been the intention of
City Solicitor Harman to have the case
carried TO the upper court. The defend
ant was represented by William s.
Hilles
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-09
A Sudden Death.

James Grace, residing on tho State
road about three fourths of mile
south of the forks, was stricken with
paralysis at 2 O'Clock Tuesday morning
and died soon after. Deceased was
brother-in-law of William Sutton, with
whom he had lived for many years.
Tho family of Mr.. Sutton returned
home about midnight Monday and
after lunching sat and talked for some
time and went to bed about |. 30 o'clock
on Tuesday. Shortly before 2 O'CLOCK
they heard noise and ran into Mr..
Grace's room and there found him with
his head upon chair. lle had deep
indentation on the forehead above tho
nose, where he had fallen upon tho
chair. He was removed to tho bed and
a physician summoned, but he died
before the latter arrived. Deceased WAS
a cousin of the lato ex- Levy Courtman
Robert Sutton, VINO died of heart fail
ure about three weeks ago at New
Castle.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-09
SMrRNA.
spoeialcOrrespondeaoe OF 1,a1otts and Journal

special Correspondent of 6azetis and Journal
Smyrna, Apr. 3 Cheswold has elected
John Moore, H. g. Ford, A. W. Arand,
A. 7. Jones and w. 4. Sapp, Town Com
missioners. There were two tickets in
the field ana tho issue was better street
lighting. The opposition ticket was
overwhelmingly defeated.
An important change has been made
by the Christian Endeavor Sooisty of
the Methodist Church. Hereafter it's
prayermeetings will be held at O'Clock
Sunday mornings,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-09
UIerl. Foard,s settlemrnt.

Clerk of the Peace Jefferson b,
Foard made his semi annual settlement
with State Treasurer Charles II. Adkins
Tuesday morning. The settlement covers
tho period from September Both, 1895,
TO March 3lst 1896. Clerk of the
Peace Foard paid to Treasurer Adkins
S35, III. 40, of which $50 was for fees
for four constables, and the remainder,
which was received for licenses, was
divided as follows Taverns, city, rural
ana fractional, $780, 159. so; eating
houses, s206 25; auctioneers, $40;
stations, $40; pedders, $50; hawker or
peddler, 1915; special inn or tavern,
81, 800; special retailer to sell liquor,
Sl25; doctors, S225; dentists, S57. so;
lawyers, Si7. so; conveyancers, sl5;
marriage, s634; merchants, one year,
Sl,S0l. 80; merchants, six months, and
tax, S6l5. 80; manufacturers, one year,
sS76. l6; manufacturers, six months,
SOB. SO; brokers, 5000; real estate,
S425; merchants to sell liquor, $500
druggists to sell liquor, Sl2O.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-09
Woman Badly burned.

Special lcorrepsondence OF Gazette and journal
New Castle, April 8. 8.-Msry f. Kos
kiski of Dobbinsville was severely
burned this morning about the waist
and abdomen. Tho accident was caused
by the attempt of the woman to hurry
tho fire up with the use Of coal oil. The
injuries, although serious, are not con-
eidered fatal,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-09
A stranE, Case,

A man between 20 and 30 years of
age was taken TO the Homeopathic
Hospital Tuesday in patrol wagon,
he having been found by the police on
the street in dazed condition. He
has not had anything to say except
that he was hit. He will not tell his
name or anything about himself. 1t is
thought that he has been assaulted and
is not now in his right mind.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-09
AHrEAMERIoAS FEELING.
A Big Protest Against tho Cuban Vote OF
the United States Congress.

the United States Congress.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
Madrid, April S.-The students and
members Of the National Party here
are reported to be organizing demon
strations against the United States in
view of the recent vote in Congress on
the question of Cuban delinquency.
The chiefs of the various sections Of
the Republican party have planned to
hold meeting tonight to make ar
rangements for big protest against
the Cuban vote Of the United States
Congress, which the Republicans con-
slider to be contrary to international
law. 1t is believed, however, that the
government will forbid the meeting,
in which case the Republicans will as
semble in private
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-09
1eatns.

BACoN--At New Castle, Del on April %, 1895,
Mary Z. Bacon. in her 65th year.
BANCROFT-on the Sd instant. at Rockford,
Wilmington sarah r., widow of Joseph Ban
croft, aged W years.
CARNEY-In this city on April LIST, 1896, Patrick
Carney.
HUME-ln this city. on April 7th, 1896, Henrietta
j. Davis, wife of William II. Hume.
Relatives and friends are invited TO attend the
S@j Lombard street, on Saturday afternoon,
April llth, 1896. Services in Scott NJ. L. Church,
corner Seventh and Spruce streets, at 9 o'clock.
lnterment ut Riverview cemetery.
sPEET-on April 5th, 1875, Amelia A., wife OF
Charles III. Speer, agod 4s years.
TlLToN-At Victoria, b. O., on March 2ith, 1896,
Isabella Ttlton, formerly OF Wilmington, Del,
daughter Of t. Jenifer Adams and wife of
James Tllton.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-09
Lnne-DlilineI,nIn Nuptiais

Miss Charlotte Dillingham; of Provi-
dence, r. l., and Herbert h. Lano of
Newport. VT, were married Tuesday
morning at the United States Quaran-
tine Station, Delaware Breakwater.
The station was in holiday attire for
the happy occasion,