Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-12
PLEASANT TRIP TO READING
Wilniingtonians Royalty Enter
tained In That City.
BREAKFASTED AT RAJAH TEMPLE
After Which Mayor Leader
Welcomed Them.


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The hospitality of Reading, Pa,
was poured out without stint, Mon
day, upon about 135 officials, police
men and citizens of Wilmington, when
the police baseball team Of this city
played its annual game with the
Reading team in the latter city. The
visit was one round of pleasure for the
Wilmingtonians and the Reading off
cials, policemen and citizens were just
as happy and left nothing undone that
would add to the pleasure of their
guests. AS matter of fact the city
was turned over to the Wilmingtonians
for the day.
The party left French street station
of tho Wilmington ~ Northern railroad
at $50 o'clock on n special train,
which arrived at Reading shortly after
o'clock. Tho weather conditions in
Wilmington were exceedingly gloomy
when the trip was begun. rain having
fallen most Of the night ,and more
apparently being in store. The con
ditions were about the same when the
party reached Reading but that made
no difference. Everybody was happy
and appeared to care very little about
the weather. delegation of Reading
officials and policemen, headed by
Mayor Leader and Chief of Police
Miller, was at the station and the
visitors were warmly greeted. After u
hand shaking all around and the dis
tribution of pretty green badges, which
had been specially procured for the
visitors, the entire party, headed by
the famous Germania Band, marched
to Raiah Temple, where a fine break
fast was served.
Soon after the arrival of the guests
at the hall Mayor Leader welcomed the
Wilmingtonians to Reading. After in
forming the visitors that they were
thoroughly welcome, he spoke of hold
ing police count each morning and said
the police had not captured SO many
prisoners since his Inauguration. Speak
ing of tho baseball game which had
been arranged for. he said: "Unless
day, will sentence you all to exile to
the forests OF Mt. Penn, to be kept by
Keeper Knechler until you learn to
play ball. He said the visits were
equally pleasant to the police and Off
cials of both cities and expressed the
! wish that they might continue from
year to year and hoped the friendship
would never grow cold.
Mayor Fahey replied in his usual
pleasing, witty manner. 'When we
| left home,' he said, Eve knew we
| would be generously received, but were
surprised by the manifestation of high
| regard on your part and your solicit
tation for our comfort and happiness.
| This is my first visit to your city. /
am delighted with it. 1t is beautiful
| place. have been impressed with the
good Judgment and care of your local
| authorities, which is manifest on every
| side. The exchange of these visits is
| the source of great deal of pleasure
| for the people of both cities. Tho
Wilmington police look forward to
| them with,the same delight and antici-
patton that school boy looks forward
to the coming of circus. These
mutual pleasant relations have ten
| dency to bind the people of the two
cities closer. For those whom have
had the honor to accompany to Read
ing, for the people of Wilmington and
for myself ! wish to thank you for this
magnificent outpouring Of kindness.
Your mayor has only one charge to
make against us--cruelty in defeating
his pet baseball team when they were
| in Wilmington. We are here to do it
again today. We have our Wellington
with US and you'll meet your Water
| loo. -
Both mayors were loudly applauded
and there were continued calls for
| Chief Dolan, but he modestly declined
to make any remarks at that time.
Chief Miller took occasion, however.
to announce the programme for the day.
| .Irr, L. .t,,. .
| IN special cars of the United Traction
Co. to the baseball park, where the
Wilmington team was defeated in five
innings by the score of 5 to 2. Officers
| William Ward and Ealsin made the
runs for the Wilmington team, while
Harrison, Bechtel Squint, Morris and
Templin scored for Reading. Two hits
were made ON each side, one each by
Bowman and J.. Harry Massey of the
Wilmington team and Wetzel and
Morris OF Reading. Hawke and j. IL.
Massey comprised the Wilmington bat
terry, while Templin and Morris were
in the points for Reading. Lawrence,
vino has been playing with the Brandy
wine club umpired the game and gave
entire satisfaction. Bowman must be
4 credited with the heaviest hitting, as
he broke n bat in an effort to line out
home run. Hawke struck out five
men and gave five bases on balls, and
Templin had eight strike outs and four
bases on balls. During the game much
enthusiasm was manifested by the
large gathering present, several people
enlivening the occasion by disuharging
large firecraokers. The police depart
ment of Reading presented the winning
team with ball and catoher's mask.
The announcement of the offer was
made during the game by Officer
Minker of Reading.
After the ball game the visitors re-
turned in trolley cars to Raiah Temple,
where an elaborate dinner was served.
Early in the afternoon the visitors were
taken on the gravity road over Mt.
Penn, stop of three hours being made
Mt Kuechler's Roost, where a potato
roast and cold lunch were enjoyed.
The band was also with the party and
rendered fine music. There were also
recitations and vocal selections by
Wilmington and Reading people. The
feast was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
The remainder of the day and evening
were spent in visiting points of interest
about the city. At O'Clock the visitors
left for home, arriving at 10. 45 O'Clock.
The trip was one of the pleasantesi
in the history of the police department.,
and all who participated were loud in
their praise for the people of Reading.
While in Reading tho party was de-
tanned on the mountain longer than
had been intended, rs result of a
motor Of one Of the cars burning out