Evening journal., 1899-09-05


and the many other wonderful disclos-
ures OF the power OF electricity had un-
folded themselves in rapid succession.
Mr. Aydon touched upon the ad-
vancement made In the fire alarm sys-
TEN and the improvements over the old
methods employed In announcing fres.
He then gave a general review of the
different methods used in the various
cities. In conclusion he expressed his
thanks for the kindly feeling showed
by the association to him during his
term as president.
At the conclusion Of the presidents
address the Brownson Quartet render
ed fine selection, to which there we're
several encores.
City Solicitor Conrad gave a brief
historical sketch Of the city of Will
mdngton and State Of Delaware. He
said that it was 261 years since the
first white man had set foot upon the
spot where the city of Wilmington
now stands. These were a party of
Swedes under Peter MiRuet, who built
small fort, naming It Fort Chris
tint, in honor of their queen. From
this the present city sprung. For forty
years there was a contention for SUI
periority Of these shores until William
Penn quieted the turbulent spirit. Mr.
Conrad spoke Of the sturdy race from
which Delawareans had sprung. He
referred to the efforts of Thomas Will
ing in the direction of laying out the
city, and the fact that the town was
Originally called Willingstown.
The speaker dwelt at length upon the
early industries of the city, and refer
red to original operations upon Cherr,
Island, "of which" said Mr.. Conrad
l"William Lawton, who is president o
our Board of Trade, is the presen
mayor"
Mr.. Conrad paid a glowing tribute L
the famous men Delaware had contrib
uted to the country, not only in peace
lful pursuits, but in warfare. He spok
of the present industries of Whining
ton, and stated that she was secon'
to none in the country in the manu-
facturing line. zone Of the creates
Inventors Of his age" he said, IVA
lOliver Evans, who was born near New
port, and 1 am told that his invention
were so perfect that no Improvement
were ever necessary upon them. Olive
Evans in his day predicted that tn
time would come when men woul
ride in coaches drawn by an engin
which would go fifteen to twenty mile
an hour. l would that he had live
to see those carriages as they go &c
day"
The speaker paid a tribute to tn
city government, and stated that w
have High School building which
from its cost, ought to be the finest i
the country"
Mr.. Conrad, in conclusion, spoke
the distinguished men who had bee
called from Delaware by the differer
administrations to participate in tn
various peace congresses following tn
nations struggles, and Of the homo
which had been conferred upon tn
state by the selection. A hearty we
come was extended to all visitors.
Before adjournment President Aydc
stated that the session this afterhoo
and tomorrow would be public.
S EXHIBITION OPENED.
Ladies and gentlemen, I now d
4 clare this exhibition formally opened
= was the expression Of Governor Ell
e w. Tunnel at Pyle's Cycle Aeadem
last night as he touched the butte
that announced the opening Of Il
J. fourth annual electrical exhibition
y the International Association of MI
e nicipal Electricians.
S All yesterday afternoon delegates
Il the convention and their friends a
S rived on every incoming train al
e were met by members Of the recepu'
committee and escorted to their hea
l. quarters at the Clayton House.
u Governor Tunnel and Secretary
/ State Hughes arrived yesterday afte
e noon at $40 o'clock over the Delawa
l. railroad. They were met at the st
tion by NJ. P. Satterthwaite, secreta
d Of the arrangement committee, and A
It ljutant- General Garrett J. Hart.
'e once upon his arrival the governor W
Is presented with a handsome badge
ID Mr.. Satterthwaite. His excellency a.
r Secretary of State Hughes were th
escorted to a handsomely decorat
s. private car provided for the occasi
i by the Wilmington City Railway Col
l. pany, where the party was met
is President Aydon, Of the associate
OF and A. S. Reed. chairman of the Boa
e, of Trade reception committee.
rel Tho cor. fbap nnada ffc waV m MI.