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POLITICAL NOTES.

factories to think Of following the line
Of march adopted by General Coxey
And, come to think of it. General Pros
there are no idle laborers now to tramp
the country.
Nebraska affords a striking horrible
example of the effects of a democratic
administration and a free trade tariff.
Its bank deposits show it:
, 1900-05-10

"After suffering from piles for If
teen years I was cured bysusang two
boxes of DeWitt's Witch.ffaEel 6alvs."
writes W. J. Baxter, North Brook. N.
C. 1t heals everything. Beware OF
counterfeits. A. H. Gerdiner, Dug
'Hist.
, 1900-05-10
THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1900.

Treasury reports show that during
the eight months ending February 2S
1899. there were exported from this
country 4.O75 mules, valued at 1915, Cos,
During the eight months ending Feb
ruary 2Sth of this year, there were sent
to foreign lands 25,545 mules valued
at $2,269, 713. Most of these went to
South Africa. There we're sent to the
United kindgom during the eight
months ending February IS, 1899. H.
496 horses, valued at sl.779, $50. Dur
ing the eight months ending February
2Sth last the number of horses was
17,491, and the value, S2,27S, 900. Very
many of those have gone to South AZ
RIGA. The exports of corned beef to
Africa during the past year exceeded
by $500, 900 pounds those for the same
period last year. The misfOrtunes of
the Old World are this country's gain.
, 1900-05-10
BO0kSV&yClGaD
8 for 10 cents.

y sOS ~ CSt1k9s
Any five Of the following papsr-cov-
cred books may be had for 10 sents At
The Republican ONCE. Be careful to
make your selections from tbs last Is
sue of the paper - the list Ia becoming
rapidly depslted:
A. King solomon's Mines" By
Rider Hagsard.
AT. Lady Grace" by Mn. Henry
Wood.
AS. "Averil." by Rosa Nouchstts
Carey.
A12. "The Black Tulip" by AIsxan-
der Dumas.
AIS. 'The Duchess" BY The DuaA-
ess.
A1s. "A Study In Scarlet" BY A. Co
nan Doyle.
AIS. 'Ths Arnsrr Al Tyre" BY
sylvanus Cobb. Jr.
A24. s.ArsAsssoa's Win," by.A RI
der HsSsArd.
AIS. Jennie Harlowe." By ".
Clark Russell.
A2s. "Bsaton's Bargain" BY Mrs.
Alexander.
Aso. Flower and wssd," By Mlas n.
q. Braddon.
As1. mo Thoroughfare." BY Charles
Dickens and Wilkie Collins.
A32. The Great -Hassas*y D4anead,"
Dy W. NJ. Thackeray.
Ass. "A Little Rebel" By The Ouch
ess.
Ass. Master R~eckenliass voyae."
by W. Clark Russell.
9AA5. "DansbaryssHosss," BY Mn.
Henry Weod.
,tASs. Grace Da,nsll." By bkas n.
@. Brsddon.
AIS. king Arthur" By kiss M
lock.
= ASS. "Ths sign o. the Tour." By A.
Conan Doyle.
laAbs. Pretty Miss Smith," BY Flor
sncs Warden.
AGO. Christie tombstone" Charles
Reade.
Az. The Rissas0sad." BY Sssrsnos
Marryatt.
A7o. Crawford" Mrs. 0askir.
A73. THE Gold Bag ,aod 0thsr
Tales" by Edgar Allen Poe.
BIG. 'Hoyle ON Games.
B7. Mrs. Partington's Grab Bag.
BS. The Ladies' Model Fancy Work
Manual.
Bs. The Family Doctor Book.
B14. The Reliable Book Of Outdoor
LANES.
Biz. How to Secure . Businsss Ddu-
cation 1t Home.
BIG. The PracticalsHerse and Cat
tie Doctor.
BIS. Tho Wilder Doodlsis Love A.
eair.
as2s. Popular PlayAs1dsFarcss.
iB29. Guide to Floreu1tues.
BS0. Modern EtiquptAs.
Bsf. The Art Of v0Nihquism.
sBS6. The Ladies' 0aiNs 70 Beauty.
BS7. PhrenoloU lAAds 1av.
BS3. Sea Yarns.
Bk3. Snap Shots.
B43. Lssscns in 9fDsNHAnA.
, 1900-05-10

Old papers Csc per hundred At The
Republican oflce.
, 1900-05-10
The Promising Democracy

Democrats in Washington look upon
the initiative and referendum plank in
the Nebraska democratic platform as
simply habit to catch populist support,
never intended seriously as a tenet OF
4emocracy-just a harmless sop TO
catch votes to be ignored II the party
should get into power. Democracy is
always like a man in dire distress, will
ing to promise anything to secure re-
def.-Sundance Monitor.
, 1900-05-10

Daily Republican only 6oc . month.
, 1900-05-10
Billy

Modest Billy o.
VIM. Jennings Bryan has suddenly
come to the conclusion that y would
, 1900-05-10

"Courtesy OF ths Wyomlng st-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-15
WILL REPORT TONIGHT

The committee OF Council appointed
to look into the granting by the Street
and Sewer Department of franchise
to the Universal Conduit, Heat. Light
and Power Company met last night for
the purpose Of preparing a report, the
Street and Sewer Directors having fail
ed to set time for a conference with
the committee. After much discussion
II was decided not to prepare the re-
port until today, and it will be present
ed to Council tonight II is probable
that the report will recommend the
passage Of new city charter abolish
ing the various departments and Civ
ing more power to City Council.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-15
LOCAL NEWS NOTES

The twelfth annual reception OF the
Brownson Library Association will be
given at Turn Hall on February %.
-Thirty-fve liquor license applica-
tions. all those unopposed, have been
granted by the county court.
The roof Of the City Hall above
Council chamber Is leaking and during
the recent rains water streamed down
upon the desks and furniture.
"A sun dial IS to be placed on the
new water tower under course OF erec-
tion in Rockford Park
Professor A. II. Berlin. principal
Of the Wilmington High School Is suf-
fering from a wound in his left foot.
caused by running a rusty nail in It.
Bishop Coleman will preach in
Lewes on Sunday
The Epworth League OF Grace
Church will hold It's monthly meeting
tonight
"A violet tea was given by the
Womans Guild OF Old Swedes Church
last night
Five candidates will be initiated
at the next meeting Of Friendship
Conclave OF Heptasophs.
"A Masonic Lodge has been organ
lied at Delmar
"A quiet day for women will be
held in St. Andrews Church on March
20.
Liquor licenses were granted TO the
Clayton House and Hotel Lafayette by
the county court yesterday.
The Artisans Savings Bank has
elected ]. Augustus McCaulley. presl-
dent; T. Allen Hilles. vice-president: (:
and Charles c. Matchett. secretary and
treasurer.
The Reilly Lyccum will give a
euchre party on Tuesday evening.
George McIntire. OF Christiana
hundred, and Charles d. Bird. of this
city. are announced as candidates for
county treasurer on the democratic
ticket.
Naturalization papers were grant
ed yesterday afternoon by Judge Pen
newill to Salvador Gallo. an Italian.
The Lewes River Improvement
Company has organized to open a new
mouth to Lewes creek.
Nicholas Fisher was injured by be.
ing caught between the elevator and
the floor at F. Blumcnthals factory
yesterday.
Prom present indications there will
be d good peach crcr in lower Delaware
this year
The residents Of Clayton are talk
ing Of establl-hinc 1r clcc-r.c a-t
twstcr plant
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-15
CALIFORNIA
THIRTY-oNE DAYS TOUR VIA
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.

THIRTY-oNE DAYS TOUR VIA
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
has arranged for a special personally
conducted tour through California, to
leave New York and Philadelphia on
February 27, by special Pullman draw
in-room sleeping ear and connecting at
El Paso with the Mexico and Califor-
MIA Special" composed exclusively OF
Pullman parlor-smoking dining. draw
ing-room sleeping car and connecting at
observation cars, for tour through Cali
fornia, returning by March 20.
Round-trip tickets, covering all nee
essary expenses, 1915 from all points
on Pennsylvania railroad
For further information apply to
ticket agents; Tourist Agent 1895
Broadway. New York; Court Street.
Brooklyn; 789 Broad Street, Newark. N.
j.; B. Courlaender Jr., Passenger
Agent Southeastern District Washing
ton, D. c.; Thomas Il. Watt, Passenger
Agent Western District. Pittshurg, Pa:
OF address Geo. W. Boyd. Assistant
General Passenger Agent Philadelphia.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-15
OFFICERS ELECTED
ANNUAL SESSION OF HEPTA-
sOPHs ENDED LAST EVENING.

ANNUAL SESSION OF HEPTA-
sOPHS ENDED LAST EVENING.
The annual meeting of the Grand
conclsye OF Heptasophs. or S. w. NJ.
was ended last night after an interest
ing meeting.
The following grand officers to serve
for the ensuing year we're elected:
Chancellor. Samuel Ovenshine: archon,
George n. Rilc; provost. Edward Cain;
prelate. L. I'M: inspector general.
Charles Barlow; grand instructor. Ed
ward Lowden; herald. George ". Till:
warden. George Etzel; sentinel. James
n. Luck. Jr; grand scribe. William
Winthrup; grand treasurer. c. S. Boyn-
ton; representatives to the Supreme
Conelave, Samuel Ovcnshine and John
Russell.
Samuel Ovenshine, the retiring grand
archon. was presented with a grand
archon's badge, which he accepted in
an appropriate speech. The meeting
next year win be held in Philadelphia.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-15
RELIEF OF suRETIEs
SEANTE PASSES BILL FOR LIND
LEY c. KENT AND JOSEPH JEN-

SEANTE PASSES BILL FOR LIND
LEY c. KENT AND JOSEPH JEN-
KINS.
A bill has passed in the United
States Senate for the relief of Lindley
c. Kent and Joseph jenkins. as the
sureties OF Frank A. Webb The bill
is now pending before the House. On
June %, 1895, Frank A. Webb, of this
city. took a contract to erect buildings
at the Port Penn Light Station. and
the men named became his sureties for
the faithful performance of the con-
tract. Webb was to complete the work
in I'VE months, but before the time
elapsed Webb abscoAded-- Kent and
jenkins took up the work as seoh as
they were notified and carried 1T to
completion. The sureties lost S3,319. .3S
en- the work, which could not be com
pleted in the time specified. The OBJ
1ect CT the bill is to refund to the sure
ties the difference between the actual
cost TO the government caused by the
delay and the penalty imposed on the
sureties. This amount is about 81
12O.17.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-15
HEAVILY. FINED FOR CRUELTY
DORSHEL ASSESSED s25
AND COSTS BY JUDGE BALL.

A case OF almost unparalleled cruelty
to a dumb animal was brought out in
City Court this morning when the
case Of Charles Dorshel was called
Z Dorshel was charged with unmerci-
fully beating and abusing a horse. The
Testimony OF Mrs. Annie HOrsey, the
complaining witness. was TO the effect
that yesterday morning while the de-
lfendant was at his stable on Anchorage
street he struck the animal over the
head with a heavy club. telling Il TO
1.-THE ground. lie then kicked the beast
several times in the stomach because Il
did not get up.
Mrs. Horsey Immediately notified
the police station Of Dorshel's actions.
and Officer Jacobowski placed him un-
der arrest. Upon hearing the testimony
Judge Ball imposed a fine Of $25 and
costs upon the prisoner. Agent Stout.
OF the S. p. c. A., had trouble of a
similar nature last Fall with Dorshel.
James Milburn, the 12-year-old boy
who was arraigned yesterday on a
charge of trespassing on the property
Of the p, w. q b. railroad. was com
mitted TO the Ferris Reform School
For being drunk Joseph Welsh was
fined SO and costs. John McCarn and
John Cook we're each fined 81 and
costs for similar offense.
The case Of William Leatherbury,
charged with disorderly conduct. was
continued until tomorrow.
ADD CT CMFWPP
At last nights session OF court John
II. Fisher, colored, charged with cut
ting John Bell also colored. was fined
s25 and costs and three months in New
Castle JAIL
For pointing a revolver at Carrie
Smith and trying TO extort money
from her, John Farrell. of Chester. Pa,
was held in 5000 bail for upper court.
Farrell was also fined $40 and costs for
disorderly conduct.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-15
FUNERALS OF A DAY


LAST REST.
Today there were six funerals. amonz 2
them being that OF ellen May. daugh-
ter q William G. and Elizabeth NJ.
Short. who was buried from her
parents residence. No. il4 East Third
street Services were held in the NJ.
Z. Church nt Bridgeville. Del
The funeral OF Mary. the only child
.of Ellsworth and Mary Reed. took
place from her late residence at Rising
Sun. lnterment was made at Mt. Salem
Cemetery.
The funeral OF Harman Mcdonald.
aged 81 years. took place from his late
residence at Greenbank. Del. today.
After services at the house the remains
were removed TO Unionville. Chester
county. Pa. where lnterment was made.
Catherine, wife OF Joseph A. Gallant.
aged 62 years. was buried from her
late home. No. S33 Lombard street
with interment at Lombardy Cemetery.
The funeral OF Cornelia Wilbur. aged
80 years. took place from her late resi-
dence In Crubb Place. lnterment at
kiyerNiew Cemetery.
Mrs. Henrietta Clarke. aged AZ years.
was buried from No. 4 Tlndall's Court.
with continued services In Mt Salem
Church. Interment was made In the
adjoining cemetery.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-15
TO REDUCE THEIR PAY
B. & Q. ENGINEERS REFUSE TO Ac-
CEPT NEW SCALE.

D@@@ @f-~ff fr~N~@-@~f
The Baltimore and Ohio is overworl5-
ing its employees. and as a consequence
has stiH further troubles Of its own. It
is a corporation that is used TO troubles
and apparently could not be happy
without them. The Baltimore Sun has
tn .etollowing special from Cumberland,
Nd:
Negotiations are pending between
the management Of the Baltimore and
Ohio and the grievance committee Of
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi-
neers affecting the freight enginemen
on the entire system between Philadel-
phia and Chicago and the various
branches.
The company has offered the engine
men cents a mile for 100 miles, to be
made in 12-hour limit and 80 cents an
hour for all time made over that. The
men are receiving S3.75 a day for 100
miles and 35 cents an hour after ~
hours. They refuse to accept the pres
ent offer. it is stated, demanding 10
hour limit instead Of 70. The chances
are that the company win have TO
WELD
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-15
NO VERDICT RENDERED.
JURY Dl6ACREED AND PANEL
DISCHARGED UNTIL TOMORROW
MORNING.

IjIitl DlbANllEtll AND PANEL
DISCHARGED UNTIL TOMORROW
MORNING.
The jury In the case OF Alexander
Maxwell vs.. Charles De Valinger WAS
charged in the Superior Court yester-
day afternoon and retired. No verdict
could be agreed upon up TO 7.s0 o'clock
last night
The court went over the trial list
yesterday afternoon and settled on
these eases; Diamond State Iron
Company vs.. David Anderson,
case in appeal. settled: Union Ameri-
can Methodist Episcopal Church vs..
Pennel l.. Webster, case ia appeal. set
tied. In the case OF John B. Ellison
& Son VS.. Post Office Inspector Max
well. Hoffecker & Hoffecker for the
plaintiffs, stated that owing 10 the alb
sence OF an important witness II would
be impossible to appear for trial toda,
and asked for a continuance. Judge
Ball. for the defendant. objected to
continuance. BY agreement the case
may be brought up for trial on Mon
day.
Special jury cases will come up on
February n and March
The jury In the case OF Maxwell VS..
De Valinger could not agree and was
discharged this morning until 10 o'clock
tomorrow.
The cases OF Martin Fuller q Co. VS..
Isaac Miller, administrator: the Os-
borne Company vs.-Branlx A. Mitchell.
and George II. Walker VS.. the Mayor
and Council OF Wilmington. were re-
ported to be settled; John b. Ellison &
Son VS.. William Maxwell was contin-
ued to February %; Elizabeth b. Nc
Combs, executor. VS.. Joseph l. Can
penter and Margaret Ford et al. VS.
Bayarian. Brewing Company, contin-
ned to the May term
A rule for writ OF possession, return
able on February 20. was granted in
the case Of Samuel d. Warren vs.
James Giffen. William H. Heald. attor-
ney for State Treasurer l.. Heisler Ball.
was granted leave to file an answer In
the suit OF Representative Robert
Burns ct al, for mileage on February
The time for the return OF the report
|of the referees in the case,of Obelisk g.
Co VS.. Catherine Hayes was extended
10 February "a.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-15
Youthful Husband is Suspected
of Having Killed His
Aged Wife.
WERE NOT LONG MARRIED
HE is BARELY THIRTY AND SHE
WAS sEVENTY-WENT TO NEW
PORT NEWS FROM PHILADEL-
PHIA A SHORT TINE AGO.

A dispatch from Newport News. Va.
today says:
William J. Garlands wife, aged over
20 years. was found dead in bed at her
home, in Phoebus. yesterday Garland
who is a young man, barely 30. was the
first person 10 see the dead body II
was believed that Mrs. Garland's death
was due to heart disease, as the end
had come suddenly and there was no
perceptible evidence OF foul play.
The scrutiny OF careful coroner.
however, revealed the fact that a
needle had been thrust through the
woman's heart. The incision In the
skin, just below the left breast, was so
minute as TO be almost indistinguish-
lable. Garland was arrested shortly af-
terward and is now in Jail. suspected
OF her murder. He says his wife COM
Iplained 0f being IN yesterday morning
and he gave her a drink Of gin. Then
he went for the doctor. and when he
returned he found her dead
The couple came to Phoebus from
Philadelphia two weeks ago and pur-
chased a saloon They were married
six months ago IN Camden. N. j.,
where the dead woman owns consid-
cradle real estate. She was Mrs. BIZ
della Young before her marriage with
Garland, and has relatives living in
Philadelphia.
The police theory IS that Garland
having tired OF his wife, drugged her
and killed her while she slept. but q
needle often gets into human body
and travels around long time before
any badly effects are felt. The Gar.
lands were an odd couple in their be-
havior toward each other, accofdinf
to the Phoebus police, and the dis.
parity in their ages caused a great
deal Of gossip, which was anything but
pleasant for the husband. Several days
Iago, it is said Mrs. Garland transfer.
red a deed for 81 900 to her husband
In the room where the body lay the
officers, while inspecting the premises
last night. found several rolls Of bi1ls
aggregating about $3.50. i--
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-15
Dr.. j. P. PYLE sUaRsNDERs
FURNISHED 81 900 BAIL AT WEST
CHESTER FOR HIS APPEARANCE
IN COURT.

IN COURT.
The West Chester News OF yesterday
says:
"Dr. Joseph P. Pyle. a well-known
physician Of Wilmington, Del, who
was arrested in the latter city some
time ago by Sheriff w. H. Turner on
requisition. came here voluntarily to-
day, accompanied by his attorneys.
and surrendered himself to the sheriff.
after which he furnished bail in the
sum OF $1,000 for his appearance at the
next term OF Quarter Sessions Court.
THE grand jury at the late term Of
Quarter Sessions Court found true
bill against DR.. Pyle on a charge Of fe-
lonious assault and battery. the alle-
CATION being that he visited his sister
in-law, Miss Laura Yeatman, with
whom his wife was stopping. at Ken
nett Square, some time ago. and beat
her rather severely, at the same time
drawing a knife and using or attempt
ing to use it upon his victim.
Or. Pyle is a physician of some
prominence and those who know him
will regret the unfortunate affair, and
feel that when the case is heard ia
court there viii be two sides to the
story"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-15
RED CRoss oFFIcERs

The annual convocation Of the
Grand Council, Legion OF the Red
Cross, was held last night. and the
following officers were elected: Past
grand commander, Jacob S. Schell: 4:
grand commander, Samuel j. Beck:
grand vice-commander. H. B. Sinclair:
grand marshal, Leslie G. Daye.t; grand
recorder, l.. Harry Johnson; grand
treasurer. George II. Taylor: grand
pfelate, Randall II. Wolf: grand war
den, Andrew Moreton; grand sentinel
Samuel J. Baer; grand trustees, w. b.
Keys, Andrew Moreton, G.. A. Laws
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-15
a PROPOSED LICE scHooL.

Denton. Nd, Feb. 15.-At meeting
of the citizens OF Denton it was de-
cided to donate 81 900 toward the con-
struction OF a high school building on
condition 1t be made a brick building
instead Of frame. A committee. con-
sisting OF Henry r. Lewis, 2. p. Steele.
T. Pliny Fisher, A. G.. Towers and
Harry A. Roe. waited on the county
commissioners and school commission
ers yesterday and urged that the ap-
preparation be increased sufficiently to
make the building Of brick. IL is
probable that the request will be COM
nlied with.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-15
captain NOAH WHITE DEAD.

Salisbury. Nd. Feb. 15.-Captain
Noah White, well-known citizen OF
Salisbury, died Tuesday night at his
home. on Railroad avenue, aged 81
years Captain White had been suf-
ferer for more than year from bladder
trouble. He leaves a widow and two
children-Mrs. Restine, wife OF Joseph
Restine. of Delmar, and Charles White,
of Wilmington. an employe of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-15
|oRDINANcE REGARDING GARBAGE

The Law Committee Of Council last
evening considered the ordinance re-
Gently offered by Mr. Oberly compelling
the Board Of Health 70 receive and
look after garbage complaints. The
resolution will be passed tonight, but
will be opposed by the, republican mem
bers on the ground th8tlasFCouncil took
the matter Of awarding the contracts
out OF the hands Of the Board Of Health
-it should be willing 70 do the work.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-15
ADAM DAYETT nFAD.

Adam Dayett. aged 81 years, died
yesterday at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. William T. Tull. In Pencader
hundred. Fer many years he was a
miller at Pencader Valley mills. He
leaves a wife and three sons and one
daughter They are John w. Dayett
and William 7. Dayett, Of Pencader
Nathan Dayett, OF White Clay
Creek hundred, and Mrs. Margaret
Tuil
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-15
BLUE ROCK COUNCIL

INSTALLATION AND PREsENTA-
TIoN AT THE sOCIErY's ROOMS
LAST NIGHT.
At a meeting OF Blne Rock Council.
No 1877 Royal Arcanum. held last
evening the following officers We're in
stalled by Supreme Deputy Grand Re
sent Ellwood c. jackson: Regent.
Prescott l. Johnston; vice regent.
Harry r. lriggs, orator. William l..
Hamann; past regent, Charles c Kurt
secretary, Thomas II. Rile: collector
Robert II. Scott. treasurer. DR.. John
Palmer, Jr. chaplain. /. r. Thomas;
guide, Marion j. Crooks; warden, VIII
liam II Bowers; sentry. o. c. Purdy:
trustees, William H. Ewing. Wesley
Meter and John Hyde.
The retiring regent. Charles c. Kurtz.
was presented with past regent
jewell on behalf OF the council by o. G..
Purdy. and the members adjourned TO
restaurant for refreshments.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-15
Y. M. c. A. INDOOR SPORTS
THE FOURTH SERIES WILL BE
HELD THIS EVENING.

HE'LL lftlS EVENING.
The fourth series Of the Y. NJ. c. A.
indoor sports will he held tonight. The
events are a pole vault and sack race.
and the entries and handicaps are as
follows:
Pole Vault-H. ID. Eliason, handicap.
y inches; e. II. Cooper. - inches; IL.
X. Hyland, inches: c. B. Gasser. 9
inches; w. b. Foster. 9 inches; J. II.
Holt, 3 inches; f. H. Megaw, scratch;
Levi Foster, scratch;J. Stroud, scratch.
Sack Race-H. d. Eliason, Il. X.
Cooper, II. x. Hyland. c. b. Gasser. W.
b. Foster. J H. Holt +. II. Meeaw
Levi Foster. James Stroud ana Kcror
khoumrian.
In addition to these events the Ma.
room Juniors will play The White Jun
iors az basket ball.
Horizontal bar speclalties will be
performed by Charles Schlee and a
special class.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-15
NEW FIRE CHIEF.

West Chester, Pa, Feb. 15.-The
representatives Of the borough's three
fire companies Tuesday night elected
Fred Heed chief Of the Fire Depart
ment for a period five years. AS Plum
mer E. Jefferis had withdrawn from the
contest. Mr.. Heed was elected by ac-
clamation. The new chief is a borough
councilman, and has been a member of
the Fame Fire Company for thirty-one
years.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-15
FIRE in A CLOSET.

A three gallon can OF coal oil caught
fire by some means in a closet ia a
third-stOry room of the residence of
Martha Husbands. No. l07 West Sew
enth street, last night The Washing
ten chemical extingulshcd the Diazc.
Lnsa. $50.