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The Portland daily press., 1898-03-22
THE DAILY PRESS
Can always be found at the periodic

Can always be found at the perlodia
stores of:
F. v. Roberts. 1os Congress street
1. 3. Merrill, 2a7 .
n. G. Fessenden, 52e a
W. H. Jewett. 504 q
j. A. Libby. $50
+. A. Jellison, $50 Congress street.
Chas ashton, 931A Congress street.
B. L, Donnell 135 Congress street.
C. Frederickson. l6 India street.
4. Stnbbs. corner Federal qaai ana and temple SITS.
P. r. Erskine. 43 Middle street.
I. 2. J. Perkins, Exehange street
L. s. Cole, Cor. Boyd and Oxford street.
7; ". Petersen, az Middle street.
Westman. 3 West. 90 and So Commercial
Dennet& Co. $40 Congress street.
G. J. Hodgson, so1a Portland street.
Z. NJ Gle1dening, Long Island.
J. d. Whitman s Son, Az Congress street.
H. NJ Butler, So Pine streeA
j. Il. Vickery 221 Spring street.
Cart Lo @sh es Pcrtland Pier rns ana oiark
G.. Hunt. Custom House Wharf
John Cox. % Monument square.
Peter Thiins Forest Avenue.
Also at the news stands in the Falmouth.
Preble, Congress Square and United States no
can also be obtained OF Chtshelm Bros. Agents
on all trains of the Maine Contra, Grand Trunk
and Portland & Rochester railroads and OF
agents on any of the Boston Trains;
The PRESS can also befound at the follow
Auburn-G.H. Haskell.
Augusta. T. Pierce.
Bath-Johli 0. Shaw.
Berlin Falls N. H.-C s. Clark.
Biddeford-A. N. Burnham.
Brunswick-F ?. Shaw.
PoD0or-I n (1lyUu
B Bo,sh'H arborHa +. Kennison
BrownfeId-E L. Frink.
Cape Elizabeth-Dyer & jose
j. F. Mariner.
Cumberland Mills-H. G. Starr
Camden--Fred Lewis.
]. 81. Gould.
Cornish-L.B &. Knight.
Deering-N. j. Scanion.
Deeriing Center-A. A. McCona
DamarlScoJta-M. H. Gamage.
Fairheld-E II. Evans.
Freeport-A. W. Mitchell
E EFyyssSrs-1. s s Wiz mora
Gardiner-Bussell Bros.
Green's landings. w. Fiheic.
Gorham-L. J. Lermond.
Gore-F E, Russell.
Kennebunk-J. H. 0rs.
Kennebunkport-C. Z. Miller
Livermore Falls-C Newman;
Long island-s. Il. Marston.
Ijmerick-S. 4. @. Grant.
Iisbon-C. ii. Foster.
Mechanic Falls-Msrrill & Denning.
No Dserinq-AC. Moves.
No;tn Stratford NH. G. Huchhng5
A. o. NoyesCo.
N Conway-C Il. Whitaker.
ND Orchard-Fogg 81 Libby.
Rienmond--A. L. Preble.
Rnmford Falls-F. J. Rolfe.
Pocklard-Dunn 4 Carr,
A. J. Huston.
standardization Bros.
Skowhegan--Bixoy g. Buck.
South P0rtland-J. F. MerrIman.
II. Kicker & Son.
..,uth Windhann--J. w. Read.
South Paris-A. d. Sturteyant.
South Paris-F. A. Shurtleff
South Waterboro-G. O. Downs
Saco--H. B. Hendricks s. Go.
E. L. Preble
South BriStol-N. W. Carnage.
Thomaston-E. Walsh.
Vinal Rayen-A. B. VinaL
Wadoboro-Geo. Bliss.
Waterville-W. ID. Spalding.
Westbrook--W. B. Boothby.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Wyman
Yarmoushville-A. j. b. Mitchell.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-22

ana 6leVAUOIb Has AdCIcdncu tu6 QaZAfQ OF
life and limb; that they suffer loss
through the destruction of their clothing.
etc., and finally that the Portland fire de-
partment is ranked A No. 1, by the insur-
ance men and should receive the support
of the citizens. The petition was referred
The increase asked for would involve an
expenditure of $4,000 yearly.
Alderman Smith also presented the
petition of the members of Hose 6, that
their pay be made the same as that of
other members of the department.
OTHER BUSINESS.
The petition of the Consolidated Electric
Light company to erect poles between No.
35 and 81 Madison streets, and lO2 and lo4
Spruce street, and at Is Atlantic street
was received and hearing ordered.
The petition OF James Kerrigan to keep
an employment office at ID Free street was
refe FRED.
The usual order that the CITY clerk be
authorized to sign permits to open the
streets was passed.
IN COMMON COUNCIL.
All of the members of the Common
Council were present. President Gerrish
announced the appointment of his com
m1ttees for the ensuing year. Several or
ders, reports and petitions were read and
either passed in concurrence OF referred to
the opelsgEcommittees. The Council
went into joint convention for the cleo
ton of subordinate city officers, and after
the convention dissolved. adjourned,
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-22
TO BUILD THE NEW DOCKS.

Washington, March 21-The President
today appointed Civil Engineer Mordecai
T.. Endicott to be chief of the bureau of
yards and docks, navy department., to
succeeds Rear Admiral Il. o. Matthews
whose term expired last Tuesday.
In view of the probability of the early
construction of four OF five new dry docks
this bureau becomes one of the most i'm
portant in the navy department. Mr..
Endicott Ia an engineer officer of big re-
pute This position as bureau chief will
also make him a member OF the general
board which determines questions of gen.
eral policy relating to the navy. He was
member of the Nicaragua canal com
mission OF. which Col. Ludlow was presi-
dent several years ago, since which time
he has been on duty in the bureau of
civil engineer to this position is q distinct
innovation in the navy service.
DRY DOCK TEST POSTPONED.
New York, March 81. THE final test of
tie new timber dry dock at the navy yard
which was to have been made today has
been postponed for one week. The tugs
Traffic and Narkeeta were busy today
taking stores and ammunition to fort La
Fayette from which point it is said they
will be taken to Newport and Boston.
There is the usual activity about the
ordnance department., but no information
could be had as to the destination Of
several consignments or their size.
The despatch boat Dolphin will be ready
to go into commission on Thursday.
MANGROVE SAILED.
Key West, March 21.-The lighthouse
tender Mangrove sailed this morning for
the 1ortugas islands.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-22
FALL RIVER WINS THIRD GAME.

Fall River March 21.-The third az d
decisive gave between Bath and Fail
River for the national polo champicL~
ship was won by Fall River { e..
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-22
NOW Is Thu TINE If EVER
Senator ThurStOn is In Favor Of
Intervention.
MUST COME OR WORK OF STARVA
TTON WILL BE COMPLETED.

Il econcentradoes Absolutely Without
Hope-Tnsursents Have Practically the
Whole IsIand-If Maine was Blown Up
by Outside Agency Indemnity Must be
Evening star., 1898-11-07
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
n1ortheriy portion Of the Tiber Greek and New
OFFICE OF THE CoMMISSIoSERss sf"erc- ~ =
washington. D. c., November l.. Isss.-Seaied
Rr,4gosais ,gs as VII VIII be received at this office until
1898, fol constructing sewer in the District Of
Columbia. specifications and blank forms OF pro-
Is reserved to reject any and ali bids or parts Of
s::S PIGS: 9OHS yS e; IN NIGHT JOHN w. ROSS
no2r6t - ~
Evening star., 1898-11-07
WANTED-HELP.

Advertisements under the Classltl-
cations OF Wanted Help VIII be in
serted at the rate OF one cent per
word per insertion, the minimum
charge being IS cents.
Evening star., 1898-11-07
FOR RENT-HALLS.

FOR EENr-CARROLL INSTITUTE HALLS
10th X 81. NV. The most complete and
thoroughly equipped halls In the city for So
eicties, banqnets. entertainments and receptions.
Sor tesns apply at hall. oc8-tf
Evening star., 1898-11-07

FOR RENT CAN OFFER FOR RENT FUR
nished and unfurnished houses in the northwest
and il other good locations; very desirable dwell
ings Particulars can be obtained at my office
by personal application by correspondence.
no5-2t BERNARD H. JOHNSTON, Gus 14th NV.
FOR RENT-OWNER. 17O5 21ST ST. NV;
beautiful brown stone: ami: 10r and b.; elee-
tric lighting; large closets: 1st-class location;
block from Conn. ave. cars: reasonable to care
ful adults nn2-4is
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MALI. OR FEMALE.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Advertisements for situations will
be inserted at the rate OF one cent
per word per insertion, the minimum
charge being Is cents.
Evening star., 1898-11-07

FURNISHED.
2114 o st. NV, L. RS b., a. mi. $3.50. 90 mo.
1120 q st. NV, 10 RS. l. b.. ami. 125.UO mo.
1908 Sunderland pl., Hrs &b., ami. 1U0. 90 mo.
UNFURNISHED.
1706 Conn., ave-, 10 rs b., ami. I00. 90 mo.
1908 SundeFlt nd pl., IL rs Il b., Anil 65 90 mo.
2OlI n st. NV, rs. & b., a.mi... $3.50 mo.
SUBURBAN.
Dunn lrton," Pierce's Mill rd,
neai Conn. cars. IA rs, large
gro' IDS. 80. ..................... $1,000 mo.
Fer iwood, !" Pierces Mil rd,
near Conn. ave. cars 10 RS, stable
extensive grounds. Observation-Disclosures. $50 90 mo.
oc17-tf H. ROZIER DULANY. 1920 + st. NV
Evening star., 1898-11-07

FOR RENT
Ills Fla av. 6r&b. e.60
ia 1874 sw. er&b. : lG .,,5
3 hs Canal sw, Or. .l1.e5
3 hs Tenn av aw. Or -&J9
VIII make all necessary
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FOR REST-pTELLINC
o rooms and BATH. mi.
La. ave
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FOR EXCHANGE.

FOR EXCHANGE.
wANrED-iN EACHANGE FOR CITY PROPER
Y, NV, q suburban residence within G miles 81
Wsshingfon- address. with particulars box Is2
csaf "'hee no1-5ts
FOR ESCa ASGE--wE HAVE leo ACRES FRE1
and un.nrucebersd ttraper and mineral .aud In .hs
east 10 exchange Cor western rigafs n good p-ac-
tical pasect. WEAVER & CO. iuycetmsnt
Brokers. Kittredss ba;ldins. bslssr, OIL nos-2T
Evening star., 1898-11-07

GET A PEN AND TRY YOUR LUCK, THERE'S
lots Of money made by writing postal for us to
carded garments.
no7-5tf JUsTH's OLD STAND, e1s d st. NV
Evening star., 1898-11-07

FOR RENT-BY b. +. SA
UNFINISHED.
1111 X st, l2r&h. $1,000
2l26 X NV, 14r&2h. 700
lI22 9Th NV. 9r&b. 30. so
2Ic4-6 LIST NV, 9r&b35-oo
1893 18th NV, I0r&b2O. So
15o6-lO S0th NV ,Sr, b2s. 40
1924 10th Ew .6r&5 %. 20
1908 9th.9r&b. .25.a0
l7l4 4th NV. Gr&b. ~. ~
COZ y NV. 20. 30
12i Fla ave. CRIB. 20. 10
lTo6 LIST NV, sr&b. .2o.0O
llos 7th MY. Cab. %. w
Lavender place st
Brightw'd. 8 ceres,
S-room house. ..--D.0 .0u
16o5is Sd NV. .6r&b. 1880
:2.C q nv, 7r&b. .iAUO
Ill Heckm'n se.erSb..lI
S2t 9Th NV. .6r&iE 1890
T34 Sheridan ct ,Ir&b.lC-eO
52i Tenn av De. .6r&h15.50
Phone l6z3. B. =. S.
ppl-ff
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MALE

WANTFD- OFFICE BOY. WITH WI ELL TO
make himself useful about cffce and I'm erranis-
Stat. wages. Address BOX Ii5 Star office.
WANTED FIRST CLASS MAN t. TARE
eharg.. 81 prr,i,,s,. stand; Hrsir tand buy
Ing p--rI.ian place TO right purity Apply 40
La NV
Evening star., 1898-11-07

work. price HO oiI""f- Apply .Hll- l4f1 81 nv
WANTFI-NAN To ATTEND HORSF. AND BE
generally ful about honse. Apply .Ti2 Oregon
Evening star., 1898-11-07

WANTED \ FEW GOOD ENPERIEHa Ed uUT
a. saI,s amen ~ tfh NV noI 2Is
Evening star., 1898-11-07
FOR RENT-OFFICES.

FOR RENT-OFFICE ROOMS IN THE BLISS
building, opposite the Capitol, with heat, tebe-
phone, elevator and janItor service free; power
furnished for light manu- turing; rooms ali
Light and airy, price, 50 per month and up
ward. Telephone 1885 se21-tf
FOR RENT-1110 NV. METZEROTT BLDG
tfEe ruoms. including steam heat. electric lglt,
elevator and ianitor service. Price. $I25U per
no. GASCH BROS. 1901 st. fe2G-tf
Evening star., 1898-11-07

FOR RENT 1853 NV 6r wa % 40
Store, cellar&stable, 522 2lst 6r&b, 20 so
1913 Pa $4,000 I1Z3 4th, 7r&b. % 40
1444 av, 12r 22o4 i, 6r&b. 80. >. Is 80
ba, steam heat, rent low 720 5th nw 5r wa Is 30
217 Pa av, l5r&b. so 90 I,Iy superior st Or IL So
22d&P, sto&dw- 5000 523 sd, Or, wa. II 30
1911 q NV, 10r&b. 40 90 2i-3 Unt ay, 6r wa u 90
100 L, sto&dw. .30o o1 l7l5 Superior st, 1000
Small houses from $3.50 up. List at ONCE.
Hoi GEO. W. LINKtNS, 500 18th ST NV
FOR RENT-e-RooM STONE AND BRICK DwG:
all imps-; No. 81 Mass. NV; only SIS rs
mo. W. c. pUfAI-L 925 st. NV. no4-3t.
FOR RENT IF YOU HAVE A VACANT HOUSE
place IL in our hands, and readily md You
u tenant. W. II. BARNES a co,
Oc29-u CIT Z st. NV.
FOR RENT-A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE CORNER
hoUse; rooms aEd bath; within blocks ptpuat
Circle; $50 mo- CHARLES EARLY. 615 14th
St nos-16r
FOR RENT-NEAR CONN. AVE, A MODERN o.
room house: handsomely papeFed q. m T. electric
bells; $50 per NO. by the year. OWNER. 1870
M st. nv or2f-lmoF
Evening star., 1898-11-07

We solicit property to rent. Good houses.
either furnished or unfurnshed, can be sup
piled with tenants
b. H. WARNER & co,
nOs}-5t QlH + ST NV.
Evening star., 1898-11-07

FOR RENT-A SIX-ROOM HoCSE; LARGE
front and back yard: water and sewerage; would
rent to decent cele-ed family; .ent, SIG. Apply
to B. RIORDAN. GIL st. NV. no5 81
FOR RENT - HOUSE 1915 PROSPECT AVE;
new; rooms; mi; rent S12.5o; key at lunch
room on corner Apply I. ID. DAILY, 1Ilo Stb
st. NV. nos St.
Evening star., 1898-11-07


The best six-room and bath bay-vindow lrfck
dwelling this city for the price Sls ~ per
month: papercd throughout; heated Ly la
trobes; large closet in each room: large
crete yard; all modern improvements and in
hrsC-cisss repair. leO51a Sd st. NV. House
open for inspection
B. +. SAFE.
Real Estate
no3-tf lO35 1th st NV
Evening star., 1898-11-07

III. COR TrH & l. NV.
lll9 Sth NV, 5r&w l5.3u
1902 ID nv. .erSw. .i3Lo
1877 NJ av Sc .tir&h. IL So
42p o NV. 4r&b. .fiat.12.5O
Ella whitney av.6u&w. 2
pou5 y J av So, 6r&hlO.53
916 I'd, 6r&w.......S.5O
ESQ Willow Tree
alley, 4r&w. 49,. 500
10 . sw. 4r......S-O0
STUEES.
1c06 Ith st e. 4r.w- .S5G. so
1914 7tb. st. erSb. ~ -
LAG Z rw.st'e. Ar, ". 81 90
466 k hw. store Or. hsa 90
2D2S 1th NV. store u. %
e3l 9Th NV. store. -. 90
Boa 4 NV. 2 Office rs2O. %
1907 1th nv. Grab Is. co
1854 Nd az sa...15a0
us 9th ne, store. IL. 90
NE cor GAN, store.
AUL. cor. 7th & L nv.
Evening star., 1898-11-07

S61 so per month-No. 1I4S So st NV; an
elegant residence of twelve rooms and two bath
rooms heated by hot water and open CRATES; in
perfect condition
Reduced to S22. 2.50-See No 1910 5th NV; a
very eozy little brick house of and bath;
heated by furnace; will put in complete order for
ttBant.
1900 per year-A thoroughly modern house Of
eleven rooIns and bath, on Rhode Island avenue
the corner Of 10th; in perfect repair; heated
by furnace and open CRATES. Apply
R. j. MARSHALL .
no53t sos l1tb St nv
Evening star., 1898-11-07

FOR RENT
400 Sd sw, store 90 1870 Va sw, ,5r, 10. 90
POI q sw ,st&dw Or. lo- 90 3ti6 II sw Or. u 30
10l3 h sest.Sdvr. Or. 10 50 326 III sw, or, IL 30
sos 1st sw, 5r $50 1109 Del sw. Ar, ". 200
A Frances 81, A., " -5.50 B.LEONARD, $50 4is sw.
no6-3ts
Evening star., 1898-11-07

~ hotSES.
18th n ~, lar, 2b. =. 400
J Wyoming v,1sr.2b. $50
n and 11th, 10r. IS
A mr. I'd Sc, 1lr. .6J.Uu
L near 18th. .6r. So
ICES.
941 F nw, I'd q, 1r..2T.5O
639 b NV, I'd Z, 2r $500
639 F NV, I'd q. :. 20. 90
:. 40 La av. $40 and 1900
Sun building. rooms.
$50 i NV. 4th q. .$5. 90
! 405 7th NV. .rms. ca. 10. 90
RES.
- 2l4 9th NV. .35. 90
: 3l9 ID NV .25.UU
l425 G ne. 800
BLES.
1887 14tk NV (r'r) $500
1882 Mass av (r'r). 1000
Evening star., 1898-11-07

FOR RENT-I2o9 s NV. 11R. & STA 49,. SIS. .0O
lssl w.fnr .JI&GSlo0 l5U2 10Th. 1I&b. o.. .z5.uU
Alb av, 3r..-. SEQ is n Sc. 6r6b - 30
ocS-tf7
Evening star., 1898-11-07

FOR RENT-T0 C0LoRED PARTY, GROOM
brick, within half square pension Office; in ea-
eelent condition; s16-5o per month. key at 412
H St NV no4-3t
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900 Nd av ne. Iir so 90
1919 Vt av NV, fur d. lZ5
1137 5th Rv. 3r&b. So 50
Store 101 9th NV. i0-W
Office rooms. l3u7 r NV.
Ii4I 18th st NV. lor 10 o.
l234 Union sw. 6r. lU.oC
l433 l. NV, s2r.... .0J
l24u Uni n ct sw...7.0Q
1li5 Lingers t,5r- $50
Evening star., 1898-11-07

FOR RENT-IN THE SE.-BEAT-TIFIL two
story and cellar hay window houses. containing
rooms and tiled hath; furnace heat; opposite
large public reservation, large parking aud yards.
Rl-Nl, S25 per month.
no2-6t BECK q WELLER Gne Z It NJ
Evening star., 1898-11-07

FOR RENT-WASHINiiTON HEIGHTS
Elegant residence:
L spacious rooms:
hot water heat:
three large veTandas.
Rent only $50 per month.
DAVID MOORE
1406 g 81. NV
Phone ll5O. nu5-St
Evening star., 1898-11-07

FOR RENT-624 Q ST NV. THE 18TH INST
excellent condition; rooms. bath and cellar.
Rent, $3.50 in advance. OWNER. 9I5 Il l.
nus-3ts
Evening star., 1898-11-07
FOR RENT-STABLES.
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

FOR RENT-ARTIST'S STUDIO.
Large and well furnished; to let during absence
of K. \. Brooke. Inquire Of MAX WEYL,
Agent, loo IA. ave. no3-6t%
FOR RENT REMINGTON TYPEWRITERS AT
THE REMINGTON OFFICE: modern machine;
perfect condition fuarante ed: with stand deliv
cred free In city: on month applies on purchase
Of new when directly following rental.
WYCkOEF.~ SEAMANS x BEN NEDICT,
de]0-tf Ill d Cor. 9Th and SITS. NV
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28
SUSSEX ". c. n. o.


Interesting Proceedings of Tho Annual
Convention Held at Milton.
special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
Milton, April ?5 The annual con
vention Of the W. G. 4. u. of Suisse x
county was held here Friday, with
about so delegates present. Mr., Martha
Wiltbank of Milton presided and dc.
lvared tho address Of welcome. M ise
Harriet Layton of Bridgeyille re-.
sronded. Tho noohtido seryice was
conducted by Mrs. Siallie TunueIl of
Loves. At the afternoon snrvico Mrs.
4. a. Rawlins Of Scaford read scrip.
tural lesson.
Mrs. Adam StenHle of Georgetown
read a paper on Sabbath Observance"
and general discussion of "NarcoticH
anu Scientific Temperance Instructions
followed. Mrs. a. ID. Robinson OF
Georgetown gave All account Of the
medal contests during the year, and
Mira White of Nassau read paper ON
" Social Purity"
a memorial service in which Miss
Frances 4. Willard was highly eulo.
gIzed was conducted by Mrs. Mutlacl
OF Wilmington. The afternoon session
adjourned after the 70 nlaction of The
following officers: President, Mrs
Annie Fisher, Nassau: Secretary, Miss
LA Kinder, Bridgoville; Treasurer,
MRS. Annie Carey. Milton.
Inc evening service wao held in tho
town hall There was a modal contest
10 which six persons participateil. Mrs.
M attack spoke of evangelistic work and
MRS. Kate L. Smithcrn Of SMYRNA gave
lem niscences of the World'g md
National Conventions. " A silver offer.
Ing closed the convention.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28
Sis2,G57.Sl


The estimate was ordered sent to
City Council.
Tho new building oommttes was
authorized to buy step ladder for the
High Schoul.
Iha committee on heat fuel and ven
tilation was authorized to secure flag
and pole. to cost $40 80 for School No. 90.
The ianitor of No. % School will re-
ceIve an increase of salary OF So a year,
heginuing March lat, On account of nd
ditioual work.
Tho following biis were received for
building two stury addition TO School
No. II, according to plans prepared by
Architect Il. q, JciTeris: William Ii.
Fonlk & Son. 50, 1877; W. j. brown,
81, 1879; a. Eckman, 81, POI; Blackwell
" johnson, 50, 2i9: william q. Guthrie,
s., 3i5: h. +. Shakespeare. So. 373: A.
S. Reed 1t Bro. TO-, So, 800; Phiemma
Chandinr. s., $3.50; Hubert Cassidy &
Bro SO, 1879; S. i, Tarbutton, S3,547.
The bids we're referreH tn the commit
tee on new huildingH with power to act.
Tho following bids were received for
resetting tagging around tho High
Schuol, and EepaVing the entrance to
the driveway: Francis pazet. $50 /;
James q. Adams sol; A. e. Rced n
Bro Co., SIG. 3D. These bids wore also
referred to the now building COMMITTEES.
Chief Marshal Daniel Ross of tho
Memorial Day parade extended an in
vitation to tho board to participate in
the celebration on May 30th. The in
vitation was accepted
At tho previous meeting, tho hoard
had extended vote of thanks to Gen.
Q. Q, Howard for his photograph which
be bad given for the Howard School.
In reply to Secretary Bartram's letter
notifying him of the action of the
board, Gen. Howard said; 'Pleasa con
vey to your board my thanks for the
kind letter just received. Nothing
plessea me better than tho recognition
of SUCH glorious results as are exhibited
in connection with the Howard High
School Of your city,"
Tho superintendent of documenta at
the Government Printing Oaice offered
the board volumes of the Congressional
Globe. The offer Was referred to the
secretary aud superintendent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28
CHILD FELL DOWN A WELL.


A Man VINO Went to Rescue 1t Also Fsll
Down Both Saved Alter Great Excite
lncnt.
Special Correspondence II Gazette aud Journal
Laurel, April, 20. Much excitement
was created horo this morning, shout
10 O'Clock, when it wRs known that the
3-yoara.old son of Newton Ward had
fallen down an open we'll.
The little fellow bad heen playing on
the well bench and leaning nvof to look
down the we'll Lost his balance and fell
to tina bottom.
! ThomaG II. Hearn went to tho child's
rescue and was being lowered to tho
bottom in tho bucket, when tho rope
gave way. He, too, wont to the bottom
and rscsived several bad bruises and
cuts.
People from all parts of the town
rushed to tho scenc and with the aid
OF largo ropo rescued buth the child
and Mr., Honrn.
The child was nenrly drowned ana
hadly cut about tho face. DR.. Y, L.
Hitch dressed its woun Is.
Mr.. Hearn was frightened into con.
vulSions and III in a serious condition.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28

The Middlstuwn Transcript printa
the following, which is of general
interest to tho Taxpayers of New Castle
county, as well US Of particular interest
to those OF st. Georges hundred:
What does it mean? Tax Collector
j. Allison Cleaver attacka the pub.
lished reports of the bead Commits
eioners for st. Georges hundred. lie
says that on April I'd, 1903, in con
ference the com nissioners agreed that
he Was due SEQ. 90, yet they charge him
in their published statement with
owing S466G6 on '95 and '96 taxes.
That is a small matter, howeyer-small
compared with his charga that they
omitted from their statement bond
duo from Mr. j. +. Cochran for IS, 600,
making their indebtedness 81, 1893. ~.
What does this mean? If the taxpayers
were men alive tn their interests they
would learn the meaning. 1t is a debt
tina people must rny, then why not
investigate? The Transcript columna
arc open to any fair statement
In answer 10 the transcripts query,
What does 1t mean?n it can be said
that it means the existence of very
unsatisfactory and suspicious state Of
affairs. In the first place. the system
of road commissioners, despite its
democratic character-they are elected
by the people of each hundred and
have Independent powers of taxation.
is old fashioned and unsatisfactory,
and should be supplanted by more
modern and effective system.
In the second place, the roud com.
missioners of st. Georges nor any
other hundred have right to crvate a
bonded debt. They should confinq
their expenditures each year to the
amount of taxes collected for such year.
Again, the alleged discrepancy he
tween the claims of the collector and
of the commissioners, with ropect to
tho road taxes, indicates looseness in
tho keeping of accounts, and what this
looseness may further mean Gun only
be- con ieotuIod.
If the statements of the TRANSCRIPT
are correct. and there seems no reason
at present to doubt them, tho financial
accounts OF tho road commissioners OF
st. Georgia hundred should be sub.
iected by the Levy Court to rigid
examination.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28
VdCAST LOTS sCHEME.
Plots offered for Cultivation Are Bel,

Plots offered for Cultivation Are Being
Readily Taken.
The work OF the Associated Charitjes
in tho matter of cultivating vacant lots
in this city will no doubt DO productive
OF great good. The members of the
committco in charge are Alfred ID.
Murner, Juuge j. Frank Ball, A, q,
Thatcher and John s Rosscll.
Tho lots, which nro portioned in one
fourth aero plots, havs been noArly all
taken. The applications enrolled thus
far are from 80 families. The land con-
tributod, over EloyHnth street bridge;
is in the vicinity of the iuto works and
has boon donated by Phillip plungett,
Mrs. A. q. Thatcher and q. +. Clsland.
The committee has been also grnnteu
the use OF number of lots owned by
tho Wilmington improvement CO., in
the vicinity of Fourth and Union
streets.
@. A, Brothers of Dover will be in
charge OF the grounds this seaeon, and
The number of plots will he limited 10
90 Contributions to tho work thus
far amounted to only $685.. while tho ex-
penditures for seed, plowing and other
work has amounted to $500. Ii ia
hoped that further contributions will
be received.