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The herald., 1898-10-20
FIRE COMMISSIONERS
Fire Alarm Boxes to Be Purchased
Immediately

Bids for fifty new fire alarm boxes will be
advertised for Immediately if the city acts
| in accordance with Recommendation made
yesterday by the board. of fire commission
crs. The matter was brought up by the
weekly report of City Electrician Ira j.
Francis, who requested that such action be
taken. Accompanying his report were the
specifications under which bids will be re-
ceived. They provide for the purchasing
of fifty boxes, one automatic repeater, stor-
age batteries and switcRboards., :,
The whole apparatus is to be OF stand
ard make and such as will work in harmony
with the apparatus already. installed. a
check for $500 must accompany each bid
and bond for $4,000 will be required where
contract is entered into Council reserves
the right to reject any and II bids.
Chief Moore made formal announcement
Of the death of w. j, Brodrick, member
of the fire commission from 1891 to 1895, and
on motion of Commissioner Kuhrts the ad-
|iournment was taken in memory Of the
deceased. Chief Moore being instructed to
notify the family of the deceased Of such
action and to see that the. fire department
was represented at the funeral; SIbse-
quently Chief Moore appointed the follow
Eley, J. Roeder, NJ. McMahon, W: +. Row
an, F. A. Lemon, F. Mcdonald, c. Fuselehr,
c. Miller, w. Lifts, c. A. Balsley and &.
Casey.
The chiefs weekly report OF fire alarms
showing that eight fires occurred during
the week with an aggregate loss Of $3.50, was
read and filed and the same action was
taken relative to the application Of Albert
7. Garrettson for a. position as hoseman;
Mr. Garrettson was formerly an employe OF
the Wilmington Transportation company
and his application bore their Endorsement.
All members of the board were present
excepting Commissioner Sinsabaugh
New Petitions
F. N. Van Horn and others have filed q
petition to the city council praying for the
institution of proceedings to grade, gravel
curb and sidewalk Garland avenue between
Eighth and Ninth streets, the work to be
done under the provisions Of the bond act.
H. Stoll has petitioned council for the
rebate of $2l.47 tax penalties collected as
a result of an error on the part of the tax
collectors department.
II. C. Pierce and others pray for the i'm
provement of First street from Beaudry
The herald., 1898-10-20

stasement whatever about it, saying that
Ewh1n the prvper tiuue came he would tell all
he knew about it, and intimated that It
would not redound to the credit of Mr..
Porter little bit.
Meahwhi1t the beau monde don't say
How de do any more when they elevate
their elbows and give the Newport shake
1t is now 'Hsve you paid your board bill?"
or do You pay for your own eggs and
coffee! Mr.. Porter, with his long-tailed
overcoat, dazzles the local callow gilt-edged
yoRth, and goes about with a swell-like air
Of indifference and careless unobservation
of being observed, and the rest of the world
laughs, though it really is far from laugh.
ing matter for those directly concerned, for
some one, one side or the other, is bound to
be mrt There is too much intense bitter.
hess, too much that has been said, too
much that is of the utmost gravity If the
matter is probed to the bottom, as it proba-
bly, viii be, to make the outcome much less
than tragedy unless all the parties to the
little tempest make mp their minds that it
has gone tar enough, that the game il too
,heap and the candle too expensive, and
,llow the matter to drop and permit them
selves to put bride on their tongues.
The herald., 1898-10-20
PERSONAL

G. L. Daniels and wife arrived yesterday
from Riverside.
A. P. Johnson is in the city from River
side. Mr.. johnson is a well known fruit
grower.
N. O. Nelson of the N. O. Nelson Manufac-
turing company arrived yesterday from st.
Louis.
A. w. Fisher has returned to Prescott,
Ariz., to look after his mining interests.
Judge and Mrs. G. Wiley Wells came up
from Santa Monica, where they have been
spending the summer, yesterday for O ten
days stay in their home at 1919 South Hill
street.
date for secretary of state, is in the city for
few days. Mr.. Thompson brings most en-
couraging reports from the north concerning
the campaign and is confident that Mr.. Ma.
guire will be elected by large majority.
The herald., 1898-10-20
Resented the Insult

j. f. Wooley, . young man, was dis-
charged by Justice Owens yesterday at his
trial on the charge Of battery. A Chinese
vegetable vender named. Lee Hook Ben
claimed that the boys mother was in ar
rears for vegetables to the extent OF 20 cents @
and he went to collect the amount: The
woman did not pay him and slapped him in
the face. after which Wooley came and
smashed him with his fist and elected him
from the premises. Wooley claimed that
the Chinaman had struck Mrs. Wooley In
the face with his hand and over the head
with basket. He, the defendant, had gone
claim was corroborated by the evidence Of
two other witnesses, 90 Wooley wns dis
charged. He says he will swear to com
plant charging the Chinese with striking his
mother.
The herald., 1898-10-20
A Pair Of Noisy Boys

Arthur Wilson and Joseph Crisp, q couple
of boys, were before Justice Owens yester-
pea peace. The BOYS are thought to be members % @
of gang Of Youngsters who congregate at
the corner of Fifth and Wall street and
make the neighborhood hideous with their
swearing and loud noise. The pair were
plucky, however, and refused to divulge the
names of their companions to the arresting
officer. Justice Owens will set their trials
on the 28th.
The herald., 1898-10-20
LAFAYETTE DAY AToCCIDENTAI
DR.. Ray of Chicago Lectures on Chris
tian Education

Lafayette day was observed yesterday at
Occidental college and a collection was Ia
ken for the monument fund. DR.. E. c. Ray
of Chicago, secretary of the Presbyterian
board of aid for colleges and academ mics, ad-
dressed the students in the afternoon. In
the evening Dr. Ray lectured to a large
audience in Emmanuel Presbyterian church
on "Chris tan Education. DR.. Ray will ac-
company the ministers of the denomination
to San Diego today to attend the synod in
that city.
The herald., 1898-10-20
Burns Escaped

William Burns was dismissed by Justice
Owens Yesterday on the charge Of petty
pany with Hammond and Evans, a couple
of men who stole some clothes from P. Sill
verstein, Commercial street clothing deal
er. Burns claimed that at the time of the
theft he had been in the company Of Joe
Albright, a soldier. Albright corroborated
this claim yesterday, 30 Burns was given his
liberty. The other men had received l50
day sentences the day previous.
The herald., 1898-10-20
W. G. Z. q. Meeting

The regular meeting of the Los Angeles
w. c. T. U. was held yesterday afternoon
in the lecture room of the Congrega .ional
church. Mrs. Lucy Blanchard presided and
led the devotional exercises after which
Mrs. l.. M. Young read paper on Depart
ment work. The physical culture lesson,
conducted by Miss Jennie O. Chambers,
preceded the regular exercises.
The herald., 1898-10-20
Marriage Licenses

Henry E. Windherst, 27, native of Iowa,
and Matte B. Spencer, .25, a native of Cal
ifornia, both residents of Los Angeles.
Charles H. Dick, 20, native of Ohio, and
Gertrude johnson, %, native of Minneso.
ia, both residents of Los Angeles.
Henry NJ. Chaffee, "a, native of Iowa
and Mabel G. Shepard, 10, native of Kan
sas, both residents of Los Angeles.
The herald., 1898-10-20
Police Board 1Feets Today

day. at the city hall Of. special meetings Of
both the city council and the police ccmmis-
sion. No call was issued for a council meet
ing and up to the. close of the days busi-
ness there was no known reason why $685.
sion should be held before the regular one
the afternoon. however, that the police
board had better dispose Of the business
they have on hand, SO call was issued for
q meeting of that body. this morning at 10
o'clock. It is not likely that much more than
routine business will come up for considera-
ton.
The herald., 1898-10-20
Work Wanted for Soldiers

There will be urgent need for business
men or ranchers who can employ help to
in the Laughlin block. Applications for
the war board and it is a creditable fact
that the blue-coated boys all ask for work
and not assistance. A number of places
have been found in the last few days, but
many more are wanted. Wells, Fargo and
company, Pasadena Electric Railway COM
pany and the Los Angeles Railway company
have all reinstated their employees who left
to enlist.
The herald., 1898-10-20
Insane Over Drevfus

NEW YORK. Oct. l9.-Henry Rochefort
of Paris, the celebrated editor of L 'Intransi.
geant, is believed to have gone crazy over
the Dreyfus agitation.
The herald., 1898-10-20
Ventura Notes
San Diego N otes

SAN DIEGO Oct. 19.-President Black Of
the San Diego normal school has received
seventy enrollments for pupils to begin
work on November 1st. The school will
open in temporary quarters pending tho
construction Of the normal school building.
Miss Anna v. Metcalf. who will shortly
appear before a Los Angeles audience,
gave a concert In this city last night in the
Fisher opera house. The building was
packed by a fashionable audience. as Miss
Metcalf received a great ovation on her
first appearance before the footiightE.
The herald., 1898-10-20
A New Typewriter

A new Remington typewriter is to be
ought by the board of supervisors, the old
one being turned in at $25 and new one
furnished on the further payment of $75.
The herald., 1898-10-20
Bonds Sold

The supervisors yesterday occepted the
bid of Isaac Springer for four bonds of the
Los Feliz school district of 5000 each of par,
ccrued interest and $l0.25 premium.
The herald., 1898-10-20
Resurvey Adopted

The report of E. T. Wright, county sur
veyor, on the resurvey of the Las Virgines
road, was adopted by the supervisors yes
terday
The herald., 1898-10-20
st. vincent's Garden Party

st. Vincent's church will give a garden
party this afternoon from 2 to o'clock. at
the residence Of General Forman. 1015 West
Pico street, for the benefit of the sick and
needy. Friends Of the cause are cordially
invited.
The herald., 1898-10-20

avsnss to Kern slssst bx stedin& sravel
ines sswsring, cprblng end adswAlking, the
sewer to extend from Boylston avenue TO
Kern street.
The herald., 1898-10-20
Win Sign Bonds

Chairman Woodward was yesterday au-
thorized by the supervisors to sign the
Willow Springs school bonds, awarded re.
Gently.
The herald., 1898-10-20
!. sl.s : 4 = ss|!1H i. i ll:;'I:' ~ :
rKn SANTA CLARA B11DoN
10 Ds Dedicated Today-Husnsms
ss Warehouses Busy


VENTURA, Oct. 19.-Tomorrow the
bridge spanning the Santa Clara river will
be dedicated with impressive ceremonies.
After a brief season of speech-making and
music Misses Ethel Dudley and Merrill
Rice will drive the golden spike, the nail
that will complete the new bridge. and the
structure will be christened by Miss zadis
Soule with water from the river. DR.. D. w.
Mott OF Santa Paula will give the address
OF welcome and the president Of the day,
DR.. Bard Of Ventura, will take charge Of
the proceedings.
Ventura Notes
The wedding Of w. A. Dunning and Miss
May Killer occurred this evening. Rev.J. p.
Ralstin, pastor Of the Christian church. Of
ficlating.
The workmen employed at the Hueneme
warehouses have been busily engaged
shipping seed wheat and barley. About
nve hundred sacks are disposed Of daily.
The Camarilio contest has been settled
outside the courts. The terms OF the COM
promise being 5000. the contestants pay
ing the attorneys fees. amounting to one-
third Of the amount received.
Last evening at the Congregational
church, State President Lowell gave an ex-
cellent address In the interest OF Christian
Endeavor work. A large crowd greeted
him from the various unions in the county.
The herald., 1898-10-20

Wall paper. late styles, low prices, at A
A. Eckstrom's. s24 South Spring street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-23
Early Rising Ashcroft.

Mr.. Ashcroft has been$ relating In the
smoking room Of the house Of commons
his feats in early attendance on the first
day Of new session. He has, during the
four sessions in which he has had seat in
the house of commons, been on three CO.
oasions the first to arrive on an opening
day. In 1895 no put in an appearance at 5
a. H., In 1896 at a. m. and at tho present
session at $50 a. m. In 1897 Mr.. Ash
croft, who arrived on that occasion at 8:e5
a. M, was beaten In the race by Mr.. Will
liam johnson, who was FIVE minutes be-
fore him.
The oddly Of this ambition to be a first
conner Is all tho more striking when con.
sidered In the light of the experiences Of
early corners to the house Of commons In
winter. They are allowed to enter Palace
yard by the policeman on guard They
then grope their way to the members en-
trance, and, OH knocking, are admitted by
policeman, who narrowly scrutinizes
them with his lantern. They then man
age to find their way through the pas
sages and staircases, which are In utter
darkness, to the members lobby, to which
they are admitted by the constable on duty.
The passage from the entrance to the
lobby, which is somewhat perilous one,
Mr.. Ashcroft made on former occasions by
the aid of q box of matches. In his recent
journey he was armed with small candle,
which he lighted when he had passed
tho members entrance. The door of the
chamber Of tho house of commons Is not
opened till 6 a. III. The interval between
arrival in the lobby and tho opening of the
door is generally passed In sitting on tho
beehive formed chairs of the doorleepers
of the se.-London Letter.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-23
Foot Binding an Art,

Foot binding in China is an art. 1t Is
easy to understand that to bind the feet
and cut off just enough blood to wither
tho muscles and retard all growth Is an
art, for IL tho feet were starved too much
they would die completely and as result,
mortify upon the living body, and then
amputation would be imperative, 1t can
also be easily understood that the parents
who thus cripple their children must be
well to do and ablo to support them in ut
tor idleness, for the little foot woman as a
wage Garner Is absolutely worthless. 1t
Is for this reason more than any other that
little foot woman is always the daughter
Of wealthy parents, and that in the ma.
trimonial market she brings the highest
price as wife, for the weeks. months and
years she spends IN enforced idleness are
devoted to the study Of the arts, music,
painting and even sculpture until when
she attains her growth at, say, about 10
years of age, the ''little foot" Is ready to
preside over mandarin's household 80
far as education and accomplishments go
and has learned a thousand things that
the natural foot woman never hears Of or,
hearing, fails to understand. New York
Tribune.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-23
MO0RE--SHERWooD.

A pretty home wedding took place at
No. 805 West street last evening, at s
o'clock. Tho contracting parties were Miss
Margaret Sherwood and Abraham Moore
The ceremony was performed by the Rev.
w. A. Wise, pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal Church at North East Md, as
sisted by the Rev. James Todd, pastor OF
the Church Of the Covenant, this city.
Mendelssohn's wedding March was
played by Professor Charles Edwards, and
the wedding party marched to the strains
OF the music preceded by MissEdnaWise,
niece OF the bride, who acted as flower
girl. The bride was attired In a gown of
white organdio and carried bouquet Of
roses. The groom was attred III con.
ventional black.
After the ceremony. a reception was
given by the brides mother. The dining4
room waa beautifully decorated with fernG
smilax and cut flowers.
Among those present were: Mrs Moore,
the Misses Moore, Mr.. Moore, Senator
samuel Il. Meredith. uncle of the bride.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dance Of Baltimore, Mr.. and
Mrs. p. NJ. Sherwood OF Newark, Del,
Mrs. Sarah Meredith Of Dover Miss Han
nah Wolfkiel OF Camden. N. j.. Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Moore Of Mt. Cuba, Del, Mr..
and Mrs. George W. Dickerson, Miss Misfs
gail Jeinison. the Misses Deakyne, Henry
Holschumaker, and Miss Lydia Moors Of
New Castle, Miss Elva Frasher, Mr. and
Mrs. Howenstein, Mr.. and Mrs. T. K.
Frasher, Mr. and Mrs w. Edgar Frasher
and Miss Annie Bullan.
Many valuable presents were received.
The bride and groom will reside at the
Cherry Hill farm near New Castle.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-23
An Earthquake Warns a sprinc.

And now another phenomenon can bt
attributed to the earthquake of last No:
vember, which shook things 30 generally
In Montana. In Helena 1t was reported
that deaf mute had found speech as the
result Of the earth shaking itself
Senator Alex Metzel Of Twin Bridges,
or, as he calls II, Fuller Springs, SO named
from famous hot spring on his ranch,
says that the quake Increased the temper.
ature Of the water Of tho springs dozen
degrees. The day after the earth trembled
one of tho senator's sons thought he would
60 out to the springs and take bath, az
was his custom. He got into the pool. and
then he got out, for he found the water
unusually hot A thermometer was
brought into use, and it was found that
tho temperature was over 10 II. Before
the earthquake 1t was along in the nine
ell since the earthquake have shown the
same considerable increase over what 1t
was before the earthquake.
II am firmly convinced that the In
ternal troubles that resulted in the earth.
quake turned on a warmer supply Of wa
ter and raised the temperature Of my
springs from 10 to 20 degrees" said Sen.
ator Metzel. "Wo have been keeping track
of the temperature Of tho springs for years.
1t never increased or decreased until the
change that was noted tho day after the
earthquake. was in the east at tho time,
SO Icannot vouch for this part of the story,
but the boys say that besides being warm
or the water for two days after the shock
was milky white. "-Helona Herald.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-23
Looking Out For the Future.

Flo was an odd looking man. The prin-
Opal Of the educational institution was
prepared by his appearance for some IN,
usual ideas. He took off his fat crowned
hat and making bow observed:
II look like crank, don't ""
"I-I don't care to venture an opinion, y,
replied the principal.
"Thats all right, sir. You won't hurt
my feelings In the least. have boon
called crank SO often that I'm used to
1t. Formerly when I'd have an impression
that hadn't heard somebody else men.
ton, used to struggle to conceal 1t. But
have got over that. tell my own
thoughts out plainly and let people think
what they like. You attend to the eduoa-
ton of young boysS" IT. :-y-;f ~,
"Yes. '.i!,,,5s;s, III
eyes"
"Would money DO any induoement to
you to try and educate boy without ems
ploying themf' i
"Why, suppose We could teach him to
write in some other way"
II don't want you to. deslre him to
learn everything orally. If there is any-
thing that positively demands record,
you can put 1t in O photograph and let
him keep the cylinder. I'll pay for IT,
You see, he has an uncle in the diplomatic
service, and with his assistance / hope to,
secure u similar career for this boy. My,
heart is set on making diplomat Of him,
and wish to romove from his path every
possible temptation to write personal LETT
tiers. That's an idea that / got in the past
few days and, do you know, tho more 7
think Of 1t the more suspect that maybe
an not such crank as I look li-Wash-;
ington Star. 81 4
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-23
D0INCS AT DOVER.
Proposed to Tax Savings Instltuti0ns-It
Is the Old story Of Kent and Sussex
Counties Ruling Wilmington. ~, ~

Dover, Del. March 22-In the House
and Senate nothing was done beyond
few. minor details that would not have
consumed ten minutes time. The woman
lobbyist is given the credit of having
stamp bill. Eve was the first woman and
history gives her credit for the first down
fall. The women are getting into every
walk of lie and as q lobbyist she is q
howling success Some people think that
1t took more persuasive arguments that
the fail. lobbyist had ut hor disposal to sin
huence" tho members of the Senate who
gave the bill such a con, emptibls burial at
their hands. Without doubt ex-Chancel.
lor Wocott's ilnfluence had more; to do
with its fate than anybody else and shows
the power OF money, against the Will OF
the people.
Representative Dempsey this morning
gave notice OF bill to amend the Char
ter Of Newport Ii gives the town the right
to increase the amount raised in taxes
1fty dollars year
Levi G. Bird was here In the interest of
the claim of anthony Reyoold of Wilm-
lugtCu, who thinks he has claim against
Harltu ana aHoilinss worth .lormerlyin
business in Wilmington, but afterward
succeeded by he Harlan and Hollings.
worth Company. The bill having been
Withdrawn, Mr. Birds visit was useless.
iho House passed tina bill to allow tho
town OF Middletown to refund the debt
Of S3kG00.
The House passed several amendments
tot the Adams tax law. Savings banks are
Included ia tha Institutions to be taxed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-23

English people object, it appears, to
what they call our habit of overintroduc-
ing in society. Thoy never by the way,
use the word presentation" for "intro-
duction," except in tho case Of prosenta-
ton to royalty. But they think our habit
of introducing people, even when they are
both guests under the same roof Is vul-
gar. Why they should think SO is not ap-
parent. Of course, a man dining out in
England Is introduced to the woman whom
he is to take down to dinner but the host
css makes no effort to acquaint him with
tho lady who will sit on his other side.
why on earth should an introduction to
her he requisite?" asked an Englishman
recently. "You interchange conversation
with her, of course, while the dinner pro-
gresses Some Of my most agreeable mo-
ments have been spent finding out who
she is and in letting her find out who 1
am" Considering tho we'll known tact of
Englishmcn as Il race and the number Of
family skeletons they could boast, 1t seems
as il the Introduction Of the American Gus
tom might conduce notably to tho amoni-
ties of social life In John Bulls island
San Francisco Argonaut
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-23
m the CITY Court.

In-the Municipal Court this morning
before Judge Bali, Walter @, Craig, and
Albert N. Fonnimore wero aned 81 and
costs each for drunkuuness.
Charles Robinette went to sleep on the
railroad tracks. His lodging cost him 81
and COSTS
Samuel H Bell occupied the other side
Of tho bed with Robinotte. AS he seemed
to monopolize the pillows he was fined IS
and costs.
Samuel Comsgys, colored was half full
last night. Despite the efforts of Sergeant
Black he refused to stop swearing in pub
lie. His conduct cost him S. and costs
Gaorge w. Boulder, oolo,ed, was
charged with assault with intent to COM
init murder on Samuel Hill. The latter
testified that on the night of February 26
he was Shot. He could not identity Boul-
den as being the person who fired the re-
voiver.
Howard Sheldon was in company with
Hin When they met two eolored men he
ran away. He did not hear the shot. He
heard thu men talking but could not hear
the report of tie pistol.
George Simpson saw Hill chasing g. COL
ored man and soon afterwards he heard
the shot. This case was dismissed.