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Evening journal., 1896-12-08
THE CITY A WINNER.
MONEY PAID TWICE IS OVER-VAI-
UATION, AND THE BOARD OF
REVISION is JUDGE.

charles Nj. Curtis, referee in the case
OF the Equitable Guarantee and Trust
Company, trustee, VS. the City of Will
mington, rendered decision this morn
ing sustaining the city in it's conten-
ton regarding the double payment of
taxes. The case originated in Magis-
trate kelley's court, and from there
was carried to the Superior Court.
which referred it to Mr.. Curtis for ad-
judication
The Equitable Guarantee and Trust
Company was the trustee of the Will
liam Bush estate for several years. and
paid the taxes on the property. One
OF the pieces of property included in
the list had been sold to the morocco
firm of Garrett & Barr, who paid taxes
on 1t too, thus making a double pay
ment for three years, due to a mistake
OF fact. The Equitable endeavored to
recover the money il had paid. but
! failed, and carried the case to court.
! While the amount was but $3.50 It in
volved a big principle and many other
cases James w. Ponder represented
the trustee and City Solicitor Harman
the city. The city contended that the
Superior Court had no jurisdiction,
and that the Board of Revision and APP
peal of City Council was the court of
final resort in question of money paid
in excess of what should have been
the proper tax. The case was argued
about three weeks ago.
Mr.. Curtis gives judgment in favor
of the city on the ground that paying a
tax twice on piece of property is
generalization on the part of the city,
and, as a matter of generalization the
Board of Revision and Appeals of City
Council has complete and absolute
jurisdiction. He stated that the plain
tiff's contention was correct, that
money paid in mistake of fact could
be recovered. but he based his decision
on the ground soley that money paid
twice in payment of taxes is over-valu-
alton, and must be recovered from the
Board of Revision and Appeal.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08
FOR DELAWARE WATERS.

AMOUNTS ESTIMATED TO BE
NECESSARY FOR ANOTHER
YEARS WORK.
The following items relating to Della
ware waters are included in the esti-
mate of Secretary Carlisle for the fis-
cal year ending June 30, 1898.
For bathing facilities and improve
ments Of building at Reedy Island
quarantine state, $4,000; for quaran-
tine station at Delaware Breakwater,
$4,000; for League Island Navy Yard,
including new coping for dry dock,
causeway across back channel. dredg-
ing fresh water basin and filling in,
ETC., $293,222. For work in the Della
ware at Philadelphia, $559,000 is al
lowed.
In the statement of amounts that
will. be required TO complete work
heretofore authorized, TO be placed un-
der the continuous contract system
the figures for the harbOr OF refuge
Delaware bay, are given at $l.165,O00
Wilmington harbor and Christianf
river, $2O5,S46.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08

zeiher, Fritz Rittinger, Mrs. Gaser,
Mrs. Hausmann, J. ]. Smith, Mrs.
Waldo Uhse, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Klein
stuber. Henry Meimbresse. of Philadel-
phia; Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Blouth, Mrs.
Dougherty, Miss Moody Of New Cas-
tie; John Emering, Miss Reinholtz,
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Elmer, Otto Spin
ten, Miss Eckman, Charles Lawson
Professor Emil Engel Morris A. Grubb
August A. Faske. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Romer. Paul Koehler, F. Maurer, Mr.
and Mrs. John A. Lengel, Edward j.
Newell Frank Sewer, John B. Dun
bar Jr., Edward Gipp, Harry Jacobs
ID. Taylor Bradford, William Bauer. w
Howard Dunbar, Harry Bacon, Frank
GOrmley and others.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08
AN APRON RAIL.

The apron ball given by the Women's
Club Of the Wilmington Turngemeinde
in Turn Hall last night was quite an
event in German society. The idea of
an apron ball is quaint, simple, and
proved highly entertaining. Il dates
back a legion of years.
The committee in charge. was COM
posed of Mrs. Zbinden, Mrs. Probst and
Mrs. Ernst. Emil Maurer was master
of ceremonies, and Robert Falk floor
manager.
Among those present were:
Emil Maurer. Mrs. Saladay, Robert
Falk, Mrs. Miller. John Walsh, Mrs
Dede. c. Barnes, Mrs. Ernst. Charles
Sell. Mrs. Hirzel. William Lukens. Mrs
Weber, w. j. Lynch, Mrs. Holzhause
Thomas Lynch, Mrs. Hickman, Mr.
ana Mrs. Viohl, p. Reese Marx, Jacol
Kleitz. Mrs. Spinder. Charles Sullivan
Mrs. Probst. Mrs. Romer, John Nc
Granery. Mrs. Miller. ]. Ferguson, Mrs
Zeiher, Thomas II. Buckley, Mis-
Evening journal., 1896-12-08
TROLLEY ACROSS A STEAM ROAD


MEDIA, Dec. S.-Judge Clayton yes
terday handed down a lengthy opinion
in the famous injunction suit of the
Philadelphia. Wilmington and Balti-
more Railroad Company against the
Chester Traction Company to prevent
the latter from laying it's tracks across
the railroad company's track at Edg-
mont avenue and Welsh street, Ches-
ter The opinion was in favor of the
traction company, the court ruling that
it has a right, under the city Ordi-
nance passed in its behalf, to cross the
railroad. The order of the court pro-
vides for the manner of the crossing
and for the payment Of the costs Of the
same. 1t stipulates that the traction
company shall give at least forty-eight
hours notice to the railroad company OF
its intention to cross. II also provides
for the safety of the travelling public
by regulations for safety gates and
watchmen.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08
OPPOSED TO THE GRADE CROSS
INC

There is necessity for a bridge over
or under the Baltimore and
Ohio tracks where they cross
Kennett turnpike near Union street, y
said a prominent citizen this morning.
1T is one of the most dangerous places
in the city. the turnpike being used so
extensively by the driving and riding
public. At least half a dozen people
have been shut between the gates TO
my recollection. Two years ago the
Board of Street and Sewer Directors
had a bill before the Legislature to
have this remedied, but it did not be-
come a law. If the directors and the
railroad company cannot come to an
agreement, the directors should frame
another bill and endeavOr to have il
passed this session"
Evening journal., 1896-12-08
Umbrellas

for men, women and children.
Exclusive and fashionable
mountings of sound and relia-
bic qualities. Give anybody
ore of these umbrellas-it will
be cordially received. We have
made the most perfect collec-
tion we have ever had. The
largest-and what is most graf
ilying-tempting prices con-
troll the entire stock.
Name on all umbrellas from
81 so up free.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08
GnNE rn WAsHINGrnN

nard, Train Dispatcher Frank Carlisle
and Civil Engineer S. c. Long, of the
p, w. g. B. railroad. went to Wash
ington this morning in Mr.. Ban
nard's private car, No. 2S01, attached
to the 11.O4 south-bound express.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08

Chairman John Biggs, of the Con-
stitutional Convention, has given an
other evidence Of the earnestness and
sincerity OF the Democrats in the mat
ter of making the convention strictly
non-partisan, by appointing commit
tees which were, in membership and
craftsmanship, equally divided between
the two parties. This should convince
the people that the Democrats have nc
desire whatever to use the convention
for partisan ends, for everybody knows
that the real work Of framing the new
Constitution will be done in the com
mittee rooms.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08

yet tax On beer at the rate OF 81 a
barrel Will furnish ample means to
make up the deficiency. What is more,
this can be done at once, without need
less delay, and business will not have
to suffer from the calling and actions
OF an extra session Of Congress.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08
BACK FROM ARMENIA.

of Haverford College. but now OF
Cambridge, England, who visited
friends in this city about a year ago,
has returned to Cambridge from Ar
menla. where he and his wife have
been engaged in relief work. For three
months Il was believed that he had
been slain, but he escaped the hatred
of the Turks. Mrs. Harris is still in
Armenia.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08
no INSPECT A RAILROAD.

Special car No. "a, OF the Wilmington
and Northern railroad, left the French
street station this morning with Presi-
dent DUPONT, the board OF directors
and General Manager McCausland
aboard They are on the annual in
spection of the road. Dinner viii be
served aboard the car.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08
POLITICAL NOTES.

On Saturday. December 49, the regu-
lar Republicans were TO hold an cleo
tion for the purpose Of selecting a new
First District Committee and County
Executive Committee, but a call has
been issued for a meeting OF the County
Committee to be held on next Satur-
day. at which time it is likely that the
other call will be rescinded and no
election held on the day designated.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08
OUR ApIuTANT-GENERAL.

Delaware never had better auJu-
tant-general than Garrett ]. Hart who
now holds the position. He was first
appointed by Governor Reynolds and
served with distinction during his four
years term. He retired from office
with Governor Reynolds, making way
for Colonel Samuel A. Macallister, who
was appointed by Governor Marvil
Immediately after the death Of Mr..
Marvil, Adjutant-General Macallister
and his staff rendered to Acting
Governor Watson their resigna-
tions. They were accepted and Mr..
Watson, recognizing the peculiar fit
ness Of General Hart for the position
which he had so lately held, appointed
him to command of the state forces,
until he should make room for his sue
cessor in the executive chair.
Governor-elect Tunnel will not
make a mistake If he continues General
Hart for four years longer 1t is a
purely honorary Office, and General
Hart is especially we'll equipped to fill
IL. He has done all that man can do
to maintain the efficiency of the or
ganization, and is popular with both
officers and men. He has the respect
and confidence of the people, and dur
ing the six years that he has been in
command he has been unceasing in his
efforts to secure from the General AS.
sembly appropriations commensurate
with the needs of the guard. But fol
the penuriousness of the Legislature
It would to-day be, in point of eff
cheney and equipment, abreast OF th'
military organization, of any state II
the Union.
For such an important office we meet
man who can be looked up to an'
not a petty ward politician who is de
void Of experience and natural fitness
and in whom the public has no conf
dence whatever.
Governor-elect Tunnel has an op
portunity to make a creditable show
ing during the next fur years. He ha
but few obligations TO repay and cal
use his appointments for the best in
terest OF the public service and tn
party which placed him in the COVER
nor's chair. One Of the first offices
will fl will be that of adiutant-gen
eral. We cannot believe that he wi
mark the opening Of his administra
tion by appointing to such an Office
so close to his person and so nearl
affecting the public interest, any ma
who is manifestly untitled for tn
place; but that, on the contrary, If
cannot continue Adjutant-Generi
Hart he will at least give to us. q
commander of our state forces, a ma
who is the peer of the present adil
tant- general in the many essentii
particulars in him so generally recol
nized and appreciated.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08
CHURCH REOPENING CELEBRA
TION


KENNETH SQUARE, Dec. S.-The
Methodists of this place are holding a
series of meetings in honor of the re-
opening of their church, which has
been undergoing repairs for the past
two weeks. The interior has been
handsomely frescoed and decorated and
presents a decidedly improved appear-
ance. Sunday the services we're
conducted by Rev F. 3. Lynch. presid-
ing elder of the conference. and there
was a large turnout. Last evening
Rev. c. B. Johnson spoke. This
evening Rev. o. C.. Burt, a former
pastor, will be present and preach.
Wednesday evening Rev. Bishop Foss.
d. D., IL. D., of Philadelphia, will visit
the parish and preach the sermon. Fri
day evening Rev. II. G. Boudwin will
assist the pastor, Rev. T. N. Hyde. 1t
is also expected to have other former
pastors present on Monday and Thurs
day evenings.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08
DOvER's NEW SOCIAL CLUB.

The reception and dance to be given
by the Kent Club, of Dover, during the
Christmas holidays will be one of the
most important social functions of the
Winter in that town. The organiza-
ton has greatly enlarged it's member
ship which now includes many of the
older married men. This necessitated
increasing the number of their rooms,
which are charmingly decorated, and
will occupy half of the State street
front of the Priscilla building. One
day each month the club will throw
open to the women.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08
AN INHuMAN MOTHER

Mrs. Elizabeth Jones living in the
rear of No. SO2 King street. was
charged this morning by Agent Stout
with neglect Of her children. The Off
Ger found two OF the children Ill with
diphtheria. These were sent to the
almshouse. Walter, another child,
died on Sunday night.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08
RELIEF WORK IN ARMENIA.

There will be tea meeting held at
the Friends Westinghouse, Ninth and
Tatnall streets on Thursday evening.
Edward M. Wistar, of Germantown,
will deliver an address on "Relief
Work in Armenia"
Evening journal., 1896-12-08
CAPTAIN WOODALL's WHEAT.

CHESTERTOWN, Md, Dec. S.-Cap-
tain Andrew Woodall had $4,000 bu-
shells of wheat in his granaries when
the rise set in, and is now sending the
grain to market as rapidly as his sew
eral vessels can carry it,
Evening journal., 1896-12-08
cIGAR sroRE RnRNEn.

About o'clock this morning fire
was discovered in the cigar store of
Hugo Bourbon. at Second and Shipley
streets. The Fame Fire Company re-
sponded and the blaze was extin-
guished. The loss will be $500.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08
Purses, Bags,
Pocketbooks.

Here are inviting values, in
.viting prices in a variety of
fancy and staple purses, pocket
books, bags. 1t seems such a
sensible remembrance to be
stow something of this service
able sort.
In connection with our
usual line of popular priced
and refined bric-a-hrac, we have
added a line of most useful
silver articles at exceedingly
reasonable prices. All o25-
1000 fine and made to our own
order.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08
DEATHS OLE A DAY.

Secretary Ten Weeges reports the
following deaths this morning: Walter
Jones, No. S02 King street, aged
years; cause of death, quinsy. Teresa
Mines. No. 214 Van Buren street. aged
5 months; cause of death, spasms.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08

Dispatches from Canton regarding
cabinet possibilities mention Colonel
Henry A. DUPONT for the office of secre-
tary of war. for which place ex-Sena-
tor Higgins was recently mentioned.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08
KNIGHTs To ATTENp CHuRCH.

Apollo Castle, knights of Golden
Eagle, will attend Wesley M. E.
Church on Sunday morning and hear a
special sermon by Rev. w w. Sharp.
Il is expected that nearly all the mem
bers of the castle will attend.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08

Senator Quay is believed to rule the
Republican party in Pennsylvania, yet
it is said John Wanamaker is deter
mined to go TO the United States SEN
ate with or without Mr. Quays con-
sent. Evidently John has not made
so good a study of politics as he has of
the department store business.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08
EAAMINING pHYsICIANs.

An examination is being held in
Dover to-day by the State Medical
Board for physicians who wish to prac-
tice in this state.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08

Judge Grub has appointed Henry
Baird, Republican, and Thomas Il.
Young, Democrat, TO audit the ac-
counts of County Treasurer Dickey
and County Comptroller Stats. Mr..
Young succeeds John ~ Carswell.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08
ENTERTAINEp Her FRIENps.

Miss Catherine Cottingham enter
tanned number of her friends at her
home on Saturday evening. A feature
of the evening was the singing of Miss
Name McGrath and Miss Nellie
Burke. Those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Cottingham, Nellie Door
dan, Nellie Burke. Name McGrath
Name Maloney, Anna Ryan, Martin
Stuffle, Martin McGrath, Harry Dew
lin, Frank Rosenberg and others.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08

The presidential electors will de-
posit their votes for president on the
second Monday in January, but it is
not likely to awaken much interest. for
they will only do what it was decided
on the Sd of November they should do
Evening journal., 1896-12-08

The Bayard Legion Democratic club
has endorsed the candidacy Of ID. Tay-
lor Bradford for the office Of adjutant-
general Mr.. Bradford is a Seventh
ward man and at present chief clerk
In the Office of Register of Wills Cal
vim W. Crossan.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08
II. L. TATNALL WON THE MEDAL

H. L. Tatnall and G. Tatnall last
night tied for the gold medal offered
to the member of the Wilmington
Whist Club who scored the most
points. Each made score OF plus
62-3. The tie was decided by cutting
and II. l.. Tatnall won. The other
scores were: w. II. Swift plus 1-3;
c. M. Townsend, plus 1-3; W. G.
Pennypacker. plus 1 2-3; Mr. Dan
forth, plus 1-3
Evening journal., 1896-12-08

This morning Sheriff Finn sold
the horse, carriage and harness of
Harry Krolin, seized on attachment. TO
Alexander Hart, for $44
Evening journal., 1896-12-08
pROSPERITY AND HEALTH

Bring happiness and wealth. Drink
Quinine-Whisky for the health-hus-
tie for the wealth ID. w. Lynch 4
Co.. wholesale agents. Wilmington. Del.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08

The Treasury deficit for the first five
months Of the present year will reach
the enormous sum Of $4,000, 600. and
Evening journal., 1896-12-08
An ACc1pENT THIs MoRNING.

Howard Loper, living at Third and
Madison streets, was badly injured by
a gate falling on him this morning
while at work.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08

TO BE LAUNCHED TOMORROW.
The new Philadelphia and Reading
tug boat, the Catawisso, will be
launched tomorrow afternoon at the
shipyard of the Harlan and Hollings-
worth Company.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY take
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Drug
gists refund money II II fails TO cure. 25c
Evening journal., 1896-12-08

Quinine-Whisky cures a cold in one
day. ID. w. Lynch & Co., Wholesale
agents.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08
WE MAKE
CLOTHING
AT
SOC Market st.

Ready-made and Made-to-Order, with
Wilmington skilled tailors. We believe
in home industry and by patronizing
home industry you help your neigh
Dor, friends and yourself. We pay
honest American wages and employ
only skilled workingmen; no paupers
nor children, nor is it done in tene-
ment houses or sweat-shops, and still
you can buy here for less money than
elsewhere, as we are satisfied to sell
honest goods at a small profit and
save you the dealers PROFIT. Guar
antee with every garment, and if you
have not the spot cash, we will make
terms to SUIT YOUR MEANS.
We have the largest stock of Over
coats from $500 to $500; Suits from
$500 to $500; Childrens Suits and
Refer Coats from $1.25 to $3.50; Fur
nishing Goods, Hats, at
Evening journal., 1896-12-08

All communications intended for inser-
ton I'm this column should be adressed "a
Society Editor. care of the Evening Jour-
nal. Communications should be written
one side OF the paper only.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08
Ills nFFICIAL VISIT.


On Saturday National Commander
John p. Donahoe and staff, Of the
Union Veteran Legion, will go to
Reading, Pa, to pay an official visit to
Encampment No. 43. Those who will
accompany him are Adjutant-General
William A. Reilly, National Standard
Bearer French, Assistant Adjutant-
General ]. A. Barne, Past Chief Mus
tering Officer Charles A. Foster, Col
onel-elect l.. c. Grubb, Lieutenant Col
onel-elect Alexander Beggs, Major
elect William McCrea and Colonel
Charles w. Solloway, of Encampment
No 34 A delegation from Philadel-
phia will also attend.
TO CURE A COLD
In one day, take Quinine-Whisky. d.
w. Lynch & Co., wholesale agents
Wilmington Del
Evening journal., 1896-12-08
DELAWAREAkS DINE.
Enjoyable Banquet in Phila-
delphia Last Night.
THE DIAMOND STATE LAUDED

ADDRESSES BY SEVERAL WILL
MlNGTON GUESTS-DID RELIEF
WORK IN ARMENIA-OTHER
PERSONAL NEWS OF WHINING
TON PEOPLE AND THEIR
FRIENDS.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08
HandkerchiefS.

Never in the history of this
sore has there been such a
stock of handkerchiefs as are
now on our counters and the
prices are lower than ever.
5 cents to $3.50 each.
1t would make a very long
advertisement to tell you all
about them. Come and inspect
the great variety. 1t will pay
you.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08
5 cents to Sc. 80 each
Down Pillows.

We have too many fine
down pillows In order 10 re-
duce stock have marked them
very low-almost one half.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-22
MAHANOY CITY.
Pot Pourri of Events in the Neighborinp
Town.

MAHANoy CITY, Sept. 22.-James Mengle
and Milton Wagner, who left here at 4 o'clock
yesterday morning for a trip to Washington
and other points south on their bicycles, ar
rived at Harrisburg at 2 o'clock yesterday
afternoon with 1O5 miles to their credit.
Work on Hersker's opera house is being
pushed day and night and the opening will
positively take place on tlTe date promised
October 18th.
The Citizens band will make trip over
the Schuylkill Traction lire to Ashland and
Shenandoah tonight to advertise its excur-
SION
A proposition is being made to have an
other road race over the Delano course to
settle the many claims to local champion
ships which the Lakeside races failed to
settle. proposition to build a three-lap
bicycle track is also being discussed.
Congressman Brumm will speak from the
porch Of the Mansion House tonight. If the
weather is unfavorable the speech will be
made in Armory hall. After the meeting
there will be a reception in the Young Mems
Republican Club rooms.
Thomas Entwistle and Charles Bauseman
have replaced the drilling machine used in
sinking near the cemetery for water for the
Primrose colliery. This time the drill is
placed ESQ feet further up the mountain to
| escape the coal bed. If water is secured II
will be conveyed across the valley to the
colliery by pipe line.
Prof. w. N. Ehrhart, principal of the
schools here, has made quite a number OF
changes since he assumed charge, and among
them is the formation of a local teachers
institute, which meets every Monday. These
institutes have not been held here for a
number Of years, and are conducted on the
same plan as those in Shenandoah.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-22
PERSONAL.

John L. Williams, superintendent for the
! Union Coal Company at Shamokin and Mt.
Carmel, was town visitor yesterday.
Mrs. Hattie Chadwick and daughter,
Esther, have gone to Trenton, N. j., to visit
relatives.
Frederick f. Drinker has rendered his
resignation as reporter for the Daily News,
| The resignation takes effect with the close of
this week
Charles Hooks of Pottsville, is visiting
friends in town.
M. F. Lally has been appointed to succeed
John Creary as one of the local assistant
superintendents for the Prudential Insurance
Company.
p. J. Devers the barber, transacted busi-
ness in Philadelphia yesterday.
NJ. NJ. Burke, Esq, was attending to pro-
fessional business in Sunbury to-day.
John c, Kline, of Ashley, who spent a
week in town with his parents, returned to
his home to-day
II. l.. Whitelock, the shoe dealer, is trans
acting business in Reading and Philadelphia
to-day.
c. L. Fay, former town laundryman now
of Hazleton, was a town visitor yesterday
William Veale, Sr., of Philadelphia for
mer town resident, is greeting acquaintances
here.
Mrs. Evan ]. Davies, of North Jardin street.
was called to Pottsville yesterday through
the illness of her brother-in-law, Thomas
Tndle.
Miss Nora Murray, of Iowa, is the guest of
acquaintances in town.
Miss Jessie Grant, of West Oak street, spent
the day in POttsville.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. II. Gilbert, were suddenly
called to Hazleton by the serious illness Of
the latter's mother
Thomas Bell left for Bethlehem to-day, to
resume his studies at Lehigh University.
Mrs. Comely, of Mahanoy City, was the
guest of town friends yesterday.
John West, of West Oak street, is doing
jury duty at Pottsville this week,
Miss Lizzie Kaufman, of Ashland, spent a
few hours in town last evening, the guest of
the Lewis family, on West Cherry street.