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Evening journal., 1898-01-25
THE TINGuE RELEASED

The schooner John H. Tingue. now
held at Reedy Island quarantine sta
ton as a yellow fever ship, will be re-
leased from quarantine at sunrise to-
morrow Two members of the crew.
McCabe, who had a mild case of vel
.ow fever. and Bentley, who had ma
aria, Twill be detained at the quarantine
station as convalescent, and the others
will be allowed to proceed up the river
with their vessel. The schooner has
been scraped and cleaned by mechani>
cal processes and thoroughly disinfect-
ed by germicide, bicloride of mercury,
suiphurous acid gas, live steam and
fOrmaldehyde gas
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
FIRE Az SALISBURY

The Peninsula Crate and Basket
factory, at Salisbury. Md. was destroy
ed by fire last night. The fire was dis
covered about 8 o'clock and the alarm
sent in. The fire company responded
promptly and kept the blaze under
control, although it was well under
way when the alarm was given. The
properties on each side CT the factory
were saved The property destroyed
belonged to The National Bank of Sea-
fCrd, and Emory Rarbage, Of POwells-
vile, Nd. The Salisbury Fire Com
Dany did excellent work with it's two
engines. The fire company is quarter
ed in the new City Hall, and has every
facility for fighting fire. The loss was
about $4,000, insured.
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
IN HONOR or MISS REYNOLDS.

Miss Lydia Cochran gave an enjoy
able card party Saturday evening at
her home, in Middletown, in honor of
Miss Reynolds, of Wilmington. Those
present were: DR.. and Mrs. Harris b.
MacDowell, Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Browne,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederic Brady, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jacob S. Cochran, Dr. and Mrs
w. f. Kennedy, Mrs. Merritt Willis,
Mrs. T. %. Lindley, of Virginia; Miss
Sarah Cochran, Miss Ethel Brady, Miss
Laura Eugenia Willis, Miss Mabel
Cochran, Miss Mary Patton Cochran,
Miss Agnes Cochran, DR.. ]. c. Stiles,
William Lockwood, Fred Crouch,
John p. Rothwell, Douglas Cochran,
Mr.. Newlin,G. X. Sherwin, of Philadel-
phia, and Robert Cochran.
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
MEET AT BURLEY FIELD.

A fox chase took place to-day in
South Murderkill hundred. The meet
took place at the Burley Field. near
FELTON,. A number Of local fox hunters
were present and the run was sue
cess. Thomas B. Harrington's famous
rabbit, Opossum, coon aud fox hound
named Electric Buttons, failed to keep
his record up and spent most Of the
time running back trails. Among these
present at the meet were Thomas b.
Harrington. Neal Jones Charles Cliff
ton, Rosebud BOlden and Alvin G. Con-
nor
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
CONTRACT COMPLETED

PUSEY AND ONES COMPANY RE
PAIRING THE PHOENIX-TO PUT
IN NEW FRICTIONS.
When the dredge Phoenix leaves the
wharves of the Pusey and Jones Com
pany she will have received a general
overhauling The boat has drove much
service and her owners have given in
structicns to give her general repairs.
The machinery will he entirely re-
paired and new fricsions put in. She
will be painted and made as good as
a new boat.
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
COMPANY A,s REcEPTIoN.

Company A, N. G. d., gave a pleas
ant sociable and reception in the Arm
ory, to a number of its friends last
night. During the evening this pro-
gram was given Yachting Glee," Miss
Hattie Walther, Miss Buckmaster,
Cheyney Loomis and Irwin Buckmas-
ter; mandolin and guitar duet, the
Misses Carter; recitation, "The Dandy
Fifth" John Beatty; solo, Miss Hattie
Walther; recitation, Miss Lille Irons;
quartet, Miss walther, Miss Buckmas-
ter, Mr.. Loomis and Mr.. Buckmaster.
There was dancing as well, and re-
feshments were served during the even
ing. Those having the enjoyable af-
fair in charge were Captain Harry b.
Carter, Lieutenant Charles p. Cotton
and Lieutenant ALBERT w. Foreman.
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
APPROPRIATION TO PREVENT ID

Washington, Jan. 25.-Postmaster-
General Gary yesterday sent to the sec
retary of the Treasury, with a request
that it be Immediately transmitted to
Congress, an estimate for an appropri-
alton of $163 900, to be Immediately
available to meet the expected def
cheney in the postal carrier service dur
'ng the remainder of the fiscal year.
A assurances have been received by the
Post Office Department from many
congressman that they will support a
bill making the appropriation asked.
IF it is granted" said an official yes
terday the threatened cut in the de-
liveries in the large cities will not have
to be made, but economies will be inau-
gureted only in specific and sporadic
cases, where the inspectors and post
masters reports shows that it can be
done without injury to the service.
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE PASSION PLAY.

y. The Passion Play was given to q
large audience at the Auditorium iasl
night The play, as performed by the
peasants Of Mount Horitz, in Austria,
was reproduced by moving pictures
projected from a kinetoscope, and an
explanatory lecture was given by Pro
fesgor Ernest Lacy. There We're thirty
seven tableaux illustrated with the
views. The soloists of the evening
were n. Dushane Cloward, baritone;
Miss Blanche Yewell, cOntralto, and
John r. Clemons, organist The Pas
sion Play viii be repeated all this week
at the Auditorium.
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
BoRKET-LONEY.

Miss Mary N. Loney, of Reading, Pa,
formerly of this city, and George A.
Borkett, of Reading, Pa, were mar
ried at the residence of DEPUTY Sheriff
James T. Ratledge; at No. 24O7 West
Second street, Saturday evening. Rev.
E. IL. White. pastor CT Silyerbrook NJ.
j.. Church officiated, in the presence OF
number of Wilmington friends Of the
contracting cOupde.
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
WILLIAM LAwToN PRESIDENT.

he Industrial Improvement Com
pany held It's annual meeting at the
Equitable building, last evening, with
}. /. Carpente-, JT., A. d. Warner. VIII
lem Lawton, d. W. Taylor Alvin r.
Morrison, w f. Smalley, Jr., William
G. Phillips, Walter d. Bush, w. d. Mu:-
Zen, AndreY L. Johnson and A. S. Reed
present These officers were chosen at
the directors meeting: President, Will
liam Lawton; treasurer, ID. w. ray
Tor; secretary, w. +. Smalley, Jr. me
company's mex textile plant, on
East Thirteenth street. was reported
about ready for occupancy.
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
A CHARITY POUND PARTY.

Misses Laura and Jennie Mcllhenny
gave a charity pound party at No. 904
Reed street, and it proved a great sue
cess. The proceeds were given to a
destitute family. The evening was
spent pleasantly, and the Carrigan,
Haggerty and McGlinChy trio rendered
some excellent vocal selections. These
who were present, with contributions,
were: Misses Jennie and Laura Nell
benny, Rose Haughey, Mary Parr,
Maggie O'Nsil, Lizzie Mcbride, Emma
and Katie Ryan, Ella Laliey Kalio
and Jennie Clark, Frances Conroy
Maggie Meredith, Ida Gresinger, Annie
Clinch, Laura Hartis Rose Cunning
ham, Eleanor Mansfield, Hannah Cav
anaugh, Annie Conner, Frank Johns,
Charles Wren, Bert Lcwden, Harry
Hamilton, James Carrigan. James
Young, James Wood, George and
Thomas Virden, Harry Werkhiser.
Robert Hayes, Frank Davis. John Nc
Ginnis, Frank Mcllhenny, Maurice Ja-
ccbs, John c. Haggerty, Robert White
John Dolan. Harry Dickerson, John
Shields, John Nocktin and Hugn
Haughey.
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
PLEASANT ZINE IN PROSPECT.

Washington Lodge. No. /, X. Of p,
is making arrangements TO give a pub
lie entertainment to its members and
friends next month. The entertain
ment committee is securing some ex-
cellent talent for the occasion anu it
premises to be one of the pieasantest
OF the many social functions held un-
der the auspices of this enterprising
lodge.
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
A RELIEF sTATFMENT.

The December statement of the Vol
untary Relief Department of the Penn
sylvania lines has just been issued. II
shows that in December S24, 1920 was
disbursed to 1,141 members, or in case
Of death, to their legal representatives
Since organized there has been dis
bursed 1888, ,166.07, in aid of 90,39:
persons.
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
MAKE A NONE OF IT.

The vest-pocket memorandum books
issued by the Chicago, Milwaukee and
ST. Paul Railway Company are engi-
Lcer ruled. and coRtain a calendar for
1898. Send a 2-cent stamp, withs your
address, 10 John r. Pott, district pas
senger agent, Williamsport, Pa, for a
pair OF them.
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
A MURDERER WANTED.

Collector Of Port Cooper this morn
ing received a letter and circular from
the Perkins Detectice Agency, of Pitts
burg, a nd Ohio, requesting the col
lector and his deputies to look after
one Dan Murphy, alias Frank Smith,
wanted for murder in Beaver county,
Pa. The senders of the letter must
have misconstrued the government Of
fetal with those of the city officials,
as this is the first time that such cir
cular has been received at that office
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
REVIVAL An sT. PAuL,s.

The fourth week of revival services
at St. Pauls has opened with unusual
interest among the young men. Four
were at the altar last night, three OF
whom professed religion. Rev. H. w.
Ewing will preach tonight, and DR..
Barrett tomorrow night
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
ONE MORE ON LAURADA.

The steamship Laurada was seized
last night on a claim held by the Har-
Ian and HollingswCrth Company for
5000. from September IS to January
"a Deputy Marshal GOOdnow took
charge Of the vessel last night
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
so1DR Ry rHE sHERTFF.

Sheriff Finn this morning sold the
stock of the cigar store OF J. Writ viii
lis, No. 724 Market street, to George t.
Brown. attorney. for 500. Also the
stock of A. l.. Jones, No. GA Shipley
street. to w. T. Lyman, attorney for
5000.
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
DEUAwAREANs WE'RE THERE.

Past Department Commander Ayars,
Of the G. A. R., Daniel Ross and Sem
ior Vice-Commander Wilson, attended
the reception last night in Camden,
given to General ]. p. S. Goblin, of the
G.. A. r. Mr.. Ayars is ON the staff OF
General Gcbin.
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
BIRTHDAY sURPRIsE PARrY.

a pleasant surprise was rendered TO
Philip McAvaney last evening at his
home, corner A and Claymont streets,
in honor of his nineteenth birthday.
Various games were INDUCED in until
late hour, when the guests were in
vited to the dining-room to partake
OF refreshments. Among those pres
ent were; Misses Matte Hanson, Ella
Travers, Name Watson, Maggie Platt.
Rcha Rodman, Name Pauley, Blanche
MoAvaney, Susie McAvaney, Mrs. Nc
Avaney. Mrs. John McAvaney, Mrs.
Warren, Philip McAvaney, Charles
Watson John Slyhoff, Henry Guild
William Osman, William Warren, Da-
vid McAvaney and Frank Hills.
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
For A FOOTBALL LEAGUE.

There is an effort being made to
form a football league, to include the
teams Of Upland, West Chester. Con-
shohockcn. PhOenixville and the War
ren, Of this city. They are all strong
teams, but all efforts in the direction
Of the formation of a league hereto
fore have fallen through.
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
A SENSIBLE NAN

Would use Kemp's Balsam for the Throat
and Lungs. 10 Is curing more cases of
Coughs, Colds. Asthma. Bronchitis. Group
and all Throat and Lung Troubles. than
any other medicine. The proprietor has
authorized any druggist TO give YOU
sample bottle Free 10 convince YOU. of the
merit Of this great remedy. Price zoc. and
SOC.
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
THE FESTIVE PARTY.
Now Appears In High Favor
With Young Folk.
BIRTHDAY AND SURPRISE SORTS
INTERESTING MARRIAGE TO
TAKE PLACE ON THE EAST SIDE
TO-NIGHT-OTHER HAPPENINGS
OF A SOCIAL NATURE.

All communications intended for inser-
ton In this column should be addressed to
Society Editor, care of the Evening Jour
nal. Communications should be written
on one side Of the paper only.
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
AN an injury THE CAUsE

B. F. Sullivan, who is employed in
the copper shop of the p, w. & b.
Railroad Company is disabled in one
of his legs. resulting from an old in
jury, and is unable to perform his
work. He epects to be about in a few
days.
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
TO BE LAUNCHED ON THURSDAY

The scOw which the Jackson and
Sharp Company is building for J. H.
Tanner, Of Jersey City, will be given
to the deep on Thursday. The scow
will be used for dredging purposes
along the rivers of New York 1t is
10 feet long. "a feet wide and - feet
deep
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
AN nFFICE ROBBED.

Burglars some time last night broke
into the office of George L. Ainscow,
at Front and French streets, and car
ried OFF several articles Of little value.
The door Of the office was broken from
its hinges. The police have been noti-
fed OF the robbery.
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
BALTIMORE AND OHIO EARNINGS.

1ae Baltimore and Ohio railroad re
potts the earnings fer the month Of
November as follows: Gross earnings,
S2,254,712; expenses, S1,650, ,632, incl
dentals, S71 ,496; net earnings, S604, $50.
For the five months from July, the
gross earnings were S11 ,626,964 an in
crease Of 1921, SIT and net earnings CT
1889 ,159, an increase Of 1858, ,729 over
the same months in 1896.
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
R1sHoP. coLEMAN mo- ATrENp.

Bishop Coleman has received and
accepted an invitation to attend the
cohseCration of Rev. William Nelson
McVickar as bishop coadjutor OF
Rbcde Island, to take place next Tues
day. in PHILADELPHIA.
Evening journal., 1898-01-25

Detective Jones is in Philadelphia.
"A wagon broke down on Third
stret bridge to-day. impeding travel.
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
ITCHING PILEs.-Dr. Agnew,s Olnt

ITCHING PILES.-Dr. Agnew's Oint-
ment is proof against the torments Of
Itching Piles. Thousands Of testimOn-
ials of cures effected by its use. No
case too aggravating or too long stand
ing for IL to sOothe, comfort and cure.
II cures in from to G nights 80
cents.-Sl. Sold by Miller Drug Com
nanv, 4o2 Market street; ~ b. Dan
forth, Market and Second street.
Evening journal., 1898-01-25

Cleland can't supply more bargains
when these are gone. Better look
them over.
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
FAILED TO COME oFF.

The fight between Jack" Daily and
"Matty" Mathews did not take place
last night
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
FROM OLD TO NEW.

JACKSON AND SHARP COMPANY
FINISHES CARS FOR SOUTH
AMERICAN USE.
The Jackson and Sharp Company
this morning shipped five handsome
sleeping cars and twenty-seven electric
cars to Argentine Republic, South
America. The cars are fine specimens
cf American workmanship and beauty
of design. The shipping OF the cars
closes a big contract
This company has built a large ma
jOrlty of the cars used in South Ameri-
can cities.
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
Crosby&Hill
For Wednesday

THERE'S moie price pruning
done III m, store ln,t at this
sel son Of ihe ear than at any
Other t;ni- We mevn deliber-
stt Intelligent 1'duciiors on
SLl ntr hannise as we don't
wi n 70 ca ry from one season
Il. auOihrr,
If you have drv goods mon
c, =" ,f".od. u"'w is the lime,
a Ih,s IS the sht place TO
81 I'd 1t in
.ooo vsrGs Of III hleac he'd
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Ctrh, ,X,ta.~id.., w,r hob 'ut
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=, 54a yard, h'.t Turkey
Rtd Pr"t. nea' heur's, hest
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Laoies S pnsts Skils
guod som sr'g,, in black
onN; IA s"iai 10; small pli,e;
s. so each
Ladies' Coats
Black Is ave- jackets; vtl-
vm collar, fly trout, nll SEAMS;
& d fvr S.; only IT; MIST
gn It So oS
4 Black Caterpillar Cloth
J ckers, velvet collar, ik ir mt,
If silk lined-ju't I price
-Blo S.
46 H. All-wool Serge, in
bltc OK only, extra go Il va'ue
At soc N4'd Wednesday :,
p3lr WI e 3oe Sahd
hmm r,e rang' Of Ladies
anl Misses Jacke,s; ouu S zrs;
all sly lfsh made garments; a a
lie le over d regular prices.
Evening journal., 1898-01-25

IT WAS NOT WALTER r. CoALE.
The Walter Cole arraigncd in Muni-
cipal Court yesterday morning on the
charge of drunkenness. was not Walter
r. Coalo, Of Tenth and Lombard
streets.
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
"PAUL JoNEsp LAST NIGHT.

The Waite Comic Opera Company
Opera House last night by presenting
Paul Jones" TO a large audience. Miss
Mayme Taylor, in the title role, and
Miss Myra Morella are easily the stars
Of the company. Miss Taylor is good
looking and has a rich, strong voice,
which she rses with good effect. Mis-,
Morelia was formerly with Emma AD-
lett, and late Of the Tivoh, San Fran
cisco. she has a sweet voice and a
pleasing stage presence. There will be
daily matinees, beginning with
Chimes of Normandy" this afternoon.
Tonight the attraction will be Fra
| Diavalo"
Evening journal., 1898-01-25

Bargain searchers make Cleland's a
busy sore these days.
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
MR.. DoCKsTADER's IATEsr SHOW

MIR. DOCKSTADER'S LATEST SHOW
High-class and refined comedy is the
element that pervades the new show at
Dockstader's Theatre this week. The
program is a lengthy one, and is meri-
torius sfrcm beginning to ending Roy
L. Ryoce, the talented mimic and i'm
personatnr. is the chief card OF this ex-
cellent bill. Mr.. Royce introduces a
series of characterizations that cannot
be equalled, and is capable Of giving an
entire show himself Mr. and Mrs.
Nouville. who are favorably known
upon the legitimate stage. appeared in
a burlesquc rehearsal OF 'The Lady Of
Lyons and scored an unmistakable
! hit. These artists are unusually clever
and display much dramatic ability
Hines and Remington. the blooming
! Trio. Joe Hardman. Emma Cotrelly
Conroy and Loring. end others, appear
ed in highly diverting speclalties
Daily bargain matinees for women ant
children viii be given all week.
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
An ENIOYARLE PARTY-

A very pleasant evening was spent at
the home of Miss Hannah Kavanaugh.
No, 720 East Sixth street. Those pres
ent were: Misses Eleanor Mansfield,
Mary Adams, Hannah Joyce, Hannah
Kavanaugh Mamie Marry Maggie
Moody, Anne Barry, Mrs. West, Mrs.
Barry, J. z. COrrigan, j. f. Haggarty.
]. A. Hammerer, Edward Mosely, Ed
ward and T. Kavanaugh and j. Fred.
McGlinchey. The Emerald Quartet
consisting of j. f. LeNoir, Evar Jecos,
Frank Harold and Edwg'd Mosely
sang several selections. The evening
was spent in singing, dancing, recita-
tions and games, and at a late hour the
guests were escorted TO the dining
room, where a bounteous supply of re-
freshments we're served.
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
DYSPEPSIA.
Heartburn, Gas
tritis and al
- L ALn.r

ders positively cured. Grover Graham
dyspepsia Remedy Is a specific One dos
removes all distress and a permanent cui
of the most chronic and severe cases
guaranteed. Do not suffer. A 5O-cent ho'
tie will convince the most skep'~''
Agent. N. b.. Danforth. Druggist
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
IIAWKINs-KARCI MARRIACE

1he marriage Of Milton IL. Hawkins
and Miss Ella s. karch will take place
tomorrow evening. The ceremony
viii be performed at T.3O O'Clock, at
the home Of the bride, No $40 Madison
street
Evening journal., 1898-01-25
To BE MARRIED To-NIGHr.

The marriage of Miss TIME Morris
and Harry T. Voshell, a fireman on the
Delaware railroad, will occur this
evening. The ceremony will take place
at the home Of the bride. No. 33S East
Fourth street 80
Evening journal., 1898-01-25

SOCIAL AND Personal NOTES.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Murphey. of
Fairville, Pa, spent Sunday with rela-
tiyes in this city.
Edgar slpp.e, Of Dover, was in town
yesterday.
Henry Schmidt and family have bcen
visiting in Chester.
c. NJ. Childs is in New York.
Sswell Morris and family moved to
Greenwood yesterday.
Mrs. William n. BOggs and children
OF Dover. are visiting relatives in this
city. Mrs. Boggs will take course al
Goldey Commercial College
Ruel 5. Loomis is spending few
days with relatives in West Chester.
J. w. Cooper. Of Media. spent yes
terday with friends at Wilmington.
w. S. Harrington, OF Chester. Ia,
been visiting in the city
Miss Bertha Eyre has returned I,
Chester after a visit to Wilmington
| friends.
Miss Laura Worth has returned from
a visit to Miss Flo Kurfis, at Chester
Rev. Ezra Tinker. LII d.. and Mr.
Tinker have been entertaining Rev
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-01
CHANGES IN THE
 UNION PACIFIC Receivership Terminates and the New Company Takes
 Control.
Edward Dickinson Remains as Gen. eral Manager, and There Arc
 Only a Few Changes.
snec,al plsnatch to The Call.

Special Dispatch to The Call
 OMAHA, Jan. 31.-Or and after mid night of January 31 1898, according to the circular issued by the receivers of the Union Pacific, the receivership termin ates In formal notice to all employees that the receivers have turned the prop erty over to the new company, according to circular issued by President Burt, under date of February 1, the official ros- ter of the new company is given out. Only two changes are made in the list of names which have been familiar to all having dealings with the overland route during the time since s. H. H. Clark suc- ceeded Charles Francis Adams as presi- dent.
 Edward Dickinson remains general manager, despite the many rumors of his intended withdrawal. John A. Munroe freight traffic manager; Edward l.. Lo- max, general passenger agent; John B. Berry, chief engineer (to succeed George H. Pegram resigned), and John w. Grif- filth, purchasing agent, are the appointees
 General Manager Dickinson announces as the head of his official staff E. Buck ingham, superintendent of transportation He has heretofore been superintendent of car service only. All other superintend- ents and chiefs of departments are re- tained until further notice. There are many rumors of impending changes, but investigation shows that so far the dis missal of a score of clerks from the sev- eral departments of headquarters is the only outward sign of retrenchment
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-01
Another Scandal for the Los Angeles Grand
 Jury.
Exorbitant Charges Said to Have Been Made for Re-
 pair Work.
Approved by City Electrician Francis.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31.-The Board of Library Trustees has unearthed some work on the part of City Electri- clan Ira J. Francis which one of the Trustees to-day announced would be laid before the Grand Jury for investi- gation. Some time ago the Library Trustees ordered certain alterations made in the arrangements of the li- brary. The city electrician was called in to give an estimate as to the ex- pense of new chandeliers and altera- tions in the facilities for lighting the library. He gave S200 as the cost of the proposed changes. They were made and the bill has come Tn from w. G. Hutchison & Co.,, amounting to almost S6000.
 The Trustees refuse to pay the bill They have made an examination and an investigation, and they find that the charges made for the work, as ap- proved by Francis, are from 25 to 100 per cent higher than the work could have been done for in the open mar ket. The five members of the board are a unit in opposition to payment of the bill, and if Hutchison X Co. ever get their money it will either be after they have reduced their charges or af- ter a court has held that they are not exorbitant.
 The present Board of Library Trus- tees is made up of I. B. Dockweiler, Earl Rogers, E. K. Foster, W. F. Bur bank and w M. Garland. It has insti- tuted many reforms in the public li- brary, which have met with popular approval. Among other things it in- stituted a plan for civil service exam nations for subordinate positions in the library In these examinations employees were graduated according % ability and length of service. It ab- solutely did away with favoritism and political "pull' in influencing library
 Against this but one objection was raised. and that was by w. A. Spalding in the Herald He Is an ex-Library Trustee and by the civil service test some of his appointees were displaced. However, the board instituted the civil service plan despite Editor Spalding' s objection, and it has met with great success.
 The president, I. B. Dockweiler, an- nounces that the Trustees do not pro- pose to permit the library fund to be robbed by any excessive charges, even if those charges are approved by the citv electrician.