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Evening journal., 1900-12-07
BOARD OF TRADE
FAVORN REMOV AL
Of Pier in ChriStiana River
Under Market Street
Bridge

At the Board Of Trade meeting last
night. a resolution was unanimously
adopted asking the Levy Court 10 remove
the centre pier in the Christiana river
under Market street bridge.
The resolution was presented by w. ID.
Dimock in which he said that hte govern
ment would give out the contract for
building war vessels to cost about s45,
900, 900. There viii be five vessels Of $4,000
tons and six cruisers Of $4,000 tons. The
Harlan and Hollingsworth Company, he
said. was in a position to bid on all the
work, but could not guarantee to gee the
vessels out Of the Christiana after they
were built. For that reason the local
company did not bid. The resolutions are
as follows:
Whereas, The centre pier Of the bridge
over the Christiana river at the foot Of
Market street, has been decided by the
engineers of the War Department TO be
an impediment to navigation, and orders
for its removal have been given by the
Secretary OF War; and,
Whereas, Our industrial facilities and
advantages are such that such construc-
tions as the new battleships, cruisers, etc,
bids for which will be opened tomorrow,
could be turned ont by our home plants.
provided sufficient inducements were af-
forded them, and,
Whereas, Certain of these same indus
tries are partly prevented from bidding
on such work on account Of their inabil-
ity to deliver the vessels through the
aforementioned bridge draw; and,
Whereas, 1t is for the benefit of the
whole community that our industries be
protected and developed to the fullest ex-
tent; therefore, be it
Resolved, That this Board OF Trade
earnestly recommends that the Levy
Court of New Castle county uses every
effort toward obtaining the proper legis-
lation and the raising Of the necessary
funds to remove the said centre pier Of
said bridge, or to have said bridge wholly
replaced by such structure as they may
deem best suited to meet the future ex-
pansion OF navigation on the Christiana
and this action should be taken at tn,
earliest possible date.
A. S. Reed presented the following
resolution:
Whereas, 1t appears from the reports
submitted by the proper officials to thu
United States Senate, now assembled
that the war revenue act can be moditie,
and in many ways reduced; therefore
Resolved That it is the opinion Of tn
Wilmington Board of Trade that in addi
tion to the removal of stamps from tele
grams and express receipts, the stamp
should also he removed from checks anl
drafts and that copy Of this resolution
be sent to our members in Congress anl
also the chairman Of the Ways an,
Means Committee Of Congress.
1t was adopted.
Henry G. Swayne was elected a mem
i Der. A. $. Reed reported that nev
charter had been drafted and the bill wa
now being prepared for the printer
When the measure is printed a copy vii
be sent to each member and n specia
meeting Of the board will be held TO dis
\. cuss it.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
WILL ENLARGE THEMARKET
Ordinance Introduced in Council
Last Night by Mr.. Kane

At last nights meeting Of City Council,
James Kane introduced an ordinance
setting apart Fourth street from King to
Orange streets, as fruit, grain and
vegetable market.
This practically enlarges the entire
street market by adding the space named,
except that only fruits, vegetables and
grain are to be sold. The ordinance was
read twice and referred to the law COM
mittee
Mr.. Kane also introduced a resolution
to abolish the Office of stenographer and
typewriter for the city solicitor. 1t was
read twice and referred to the law COM
mittee.
Building Inspector John J. Cassidy re-
ported fifteen permits issued for build
ings, with a total valuation Of S41, 1886.
Milk Inspector McEvilly reported 27O in
spections of S,225 quarts Of milk, q sam
pies taken, two samples analyzed, eau
tionary notices sent, and IA dairies exam
ined in November Superintendent Can
non reported 1.041. $40 pounds of garbage
burned and 149,4 ,4S0 pounds Of coal used in
the same month
An order for s1s, ,56OOt was drawn in
favor Of the Board Of Education for its
monthly appropriation.
City Treasurer Hamann reported the
balance in First National Bank TO cur
rent expenses to be S66,407.S9; received Of
Thomas S. Lewis. 1902; Eugene NJ. Say
ers. $1,000; l.. c. Kent, s1,25O; First Ma
tional Bank for interest, $s3.Ss; John J
Cassidy, s62; George II. Boughman
s121.SO; 8. S. Adams, Jr., S1,SsS.7O.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
HATCH WILL BE EXCITING
South wiImingtonians 90 Shoot For
the Championship

Alexander TyO, a well-known resi-
dent of South Wilmington, is arrang-
ing a clay pigeon shooting match be-
tween the old and young men for the
championship Of Brooklyn"
Although the exact date has not
been settled upon, the preliminary mat
ters have been arranged and a num-
Der Of well-known shots have entered.
The shoot will be for a handsome
prize. best out Of twenty-five birds.
John Abbott Charles Stevenson, Sr.,
David Johnson and William Nippon
steele, representing the old men, and
James B. Stevenson, Charles Steven
son, Jr.. Albert Sutton and John God
win. Those who desire 20 wager on
the result should call upon Mr. Tyo.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
DELAWARE STREAMS GET
BROOK TROUT FRY

Loaded with brook trout fry, much
OF which was distributed in streams
along the p. w. & b. railroad between
Philadelphia and this city. car No. s.,
OF the United States Fish Commission.
stopped at French street station this
morning.
From the tracks OF the p, w. & b..
Company the car was transferred TO
those OF the Baltimore and Ohio COM
pany, streams along which line be-
tween this city and Baltimore are re-
celving the fry this afternoon. The
cars contents consisted Of over three
millions Of the embryo FISH.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
NUAFTER CLAUSE
MEETS DEFEAT
Motion TO Strike Out Wilson
Lee Amendment Prevails
In House

Washington. ID. c.. Dec. 7.-Gencral
Bingham made a spirited fight yesterday
in the House for an amendment offered
by him providing for a regular veterinary
corps, with a chief ranking as colonel. an
assistant with rank Of major, four veter-
inarians with rank OF first lieutenants
and thirty assistants and veterinarians
ranking as second lieutenants. He urged
this new corps as a necessity recommend
ed by General Miles. General Brooke
General Merritt, General James IL. VIII
son and many other prominent officers.
Mr.. Hull and others opposed the PROPOSE
tion, but it was adopted by 50 TO 70. Mr.
Otey, Of Virginia, after a semi-humorous
speech. got an amendment adopted pro-
viding for thirty dental surgeons for the
army.
SHAFTER CLAUSE DEFEATED.
A contest arose over the amendment OF
the committee to promote and retire Gen
cral Shafter as a Major General, and Il
was defeated by 121 to 100. Then there
was a scramble to see who would move
to knock ont the amendment TO make
General Fitzhugh Lee and General
James II. Wilson Brigadier Generals in
the regular army. General Grosvenor in
sisted he had the floor, and, being recog-
nized. moved 10 strike out the Wilson
Lee amendment which prevailed.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
A Good Time

Now to make your selection, If your
Xmas gift is to be a nice piano. Our
stock of pianos and organs is now full
of the best Of all makes and We are de-
termined to please our friends in both
price and quality. Remember II you do
not wish to pay S4OO or upwards we
can give you an elegant piano OF
standard make for from $500 to $500,
and give you our best guarantee that
it is perfect in tone and construction
and the terms are IS TO $40 per month,
We are open every evening until
Christmas. Robelen Piano Co.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
Merchants Prosperous

Judging from the eager crowds Of
buyers seen by the writer while max
ing a small slipper purchase at Levy's
Kumfort Shoe House. No. 223 Market
street, Il would be folly to say VIII
mington is not prosperous in this
mammoth shoe house. A great corps
of trained salespeople were as busy as
bees. while the cashiers were kept in
machine haste making change. The
writer ventured to ask Mr.. Levy how
was. lie replied Il will
write it out for you after Christmas" /"
and walked away to greet the incom-
ing throngs OF customers.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
JONES Is IN PORT
Tugs Towed Her From Breakwater
TO Harlan's Dock

In tow of the tugs Juno and Somers
n. Smith, the British steamer Marga-
ret Jones, which was ashore recently
opposite Isle Of Wight Life Saving
Station, was towed to the yard of the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Company
EARLY this morning. She left the
Breakwater at 1.S0 o'clock yesterday
morning and arrived at the mouth of
the creek at 2.3O yesterday afternoon.
The big steamer will be dOcked to-
morrow for a survey.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
DELAWARE SOCIETY's GUEST
AIay Move Club ounrtera

Al the annual meeting Of the stock
holders Of the Delaware Field Club
next Tuesday evening. the question OF
obtaining a new location for a club
house and grounds will be considered.
At present the club has its grounds
and house at Elsmere. but the house
was not designed for Winter quarters.
and the golf course. not being entirely
owned by the club, is in danger OF
damage by reason Of building opera
tions.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
Heptasophs Elect Omcers

Delaware Conclave, No. 4SO, l. o. H.,
elected these officers last night: Arch
on, II. WaddingtOn; provost, T. w
Hammond; secretary, J. w. Mackey; f.
nancier, George II. Mccall; prelate, e.
w. Stewart; inspector, ]. Rebman;
warden, T. Frazer; sentinel, l.. b.
Woodward; trustees, +. p. Turner. w.
D. Palmer, ]. e. Walter; representa-
tive to Supreme Conclave, A. J. Hy-
land; alternate representative to Su-
preme Conclave, II. Stafford.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
MAY HAVE LEAGUE TEAM
Effort to Have Professional Ball Club
Here Next Year

William o. Osbourne, of Baltimore, is
in the city to awake interest in a
league baseball team for next season.
Already he has obtained substantial
backing from a number of business
men who are interested in the nation
al game.
It is Mr.. Osbourne's intention to es-
tablish, If possible, club that will be
connected with either the Atlantic or
Eastern League. SO far much encour-
agement has been received, and it is
probable that Wilmingtonians will be
able TO witness a first-class game Of
baseball here next season.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
BANQUET MIDDLE
SOLVED AT LAST
Delaware Society Gets Ban
quet Hall, Sons CetEcW
Governor

The Delaware Society wins in the great
contest over the possession OF the Belle
vue's banquet hall tonight. Lawrence
Mccormick made the decision yesterday
afternoon The Sons OF Delaware will be
satisfied with the Broad aud Walnut
streets room on the ground floor. They
say they prefer il.
Up until yesterday the expectation was
that mere numbers would carry the day
But Lawrence Mccormick. the manager,
held to the bargain he originally made
with the younger and less numerous or
ganization. and gave it the banquet hail.
although the number OF its diners will be
less than ninety
The Sons Of Delaware will have the
new governor for their guest OF honor.
The Delaware Society will have the rest
OF the State Administration. When the
guests to each banquet pass in the Belle
vue doors they viii say good evening"
TO each other as amicahly as II they
never had dispute in their lives.
II has been arranged that Bishop Cole
man open each banquet with prayer.
The ninety diners OF the Delaware So
ciety are going 20 eat these character
istically Delawarean dishes in the ban
quct hall:
Tidhits Nanticokcs.
Brown kiln oysters.
Milford soup.
Delaware bass, with cucumbers.
New Castle squah outlet.
Filet OF beef Ia South Murderkill,
with mushrooms.
Potatoes, Dagsboroueh.
/ Peach punch In Dr. Layton
Appoquinmink ploycr au cressOn.
Brnndywine salad.
Cheese, ices. cakes, coffces and cigars
The last time the main dining room wa,
used for a similar purpose was when tn,
late George w. Childs entertained som,
distinguished guests there includin,
Madame Christine Nillson. since whicl
time no private entertainment has beer
held there. The Sons Of Delaware arr
jubilant because they will use a historic
room, and the Delaware Society cOngrat
ulates itself in being able to celebrate IL
dinner as IL was originally planned.
Following is list of the speakers an,
the toasts assigned them for the Dime
90 be given hy the Sons of Delaware.
Hon. John Hum. goyornor-elcct O
Delaware, "lhc State of Delaware. iii
tA"nf " W. NAAiNNMhf INNHf OF ANHI
OF Common Pleas OF Philadelphia. "phil
adelphia's Obligations to Delaware:' IN
Hon. l.. Irving Handy, ox-member O
Congress from Delaware. "rhe Metrop
oils OF Our Native State" the Rev. l.
W. Laydold, "Home Ties" the Hon
Levi G.. Bird, 'Ihe Delaware Bar" DIR
4 ]. IL. Marshall. president Of New Yor
Delaware Society, "Our Gotham Breth
rem
DELAWARE SOClETY'S GUESTS
These are the specchmakers and tn
toasts for the Delaware Society's dinner
''lhe State Of Delaware" Attorney
b Gcneral-elcct OF Delaware. Herbert II
Ward; 'rhe United States" James W
King; "Dclaware's Future" Hugh {
Browne, postmaster Of Wilmington
"Dclawareans in New York" William ii
Stayton, Of New York; 1.-THE Twentiet
Century, Its Duties and Responsible
ties,' the Rev A.. Cornwell Jennings.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
JaoIlet snIe Id nIItohell,a

Tomorrow S. Mitchell will put on
sale a fine assortment Of ladies' Jack
cts, all of which are up to the stand
ard. and have made Mitchell's store a
favorite among shoppers who want to
get the actual value of their purchases.
These holiday goods are now on dis
play, and a large stock is on hand to
select from.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
Sunday school Elect oeaoers

These officers have been elected by
Harrison Street Sunday school: Su-
perintendent, Linton Howett; assist
ant superintendent, c. +. Davidson;
woman superintendent, Mrs. William
II. Clayton; secretary. Harry Nugent;
treasurer, William Stimmel; librarian,
James Grubb: organist. A. May WeIeh.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
Session Was Largely Attended

AT yesterdays session Of the New
Castle County Teachers Institute, held
en- Middletown, there was a large at
tendance. The instructors were Profess
sor w. w. Deatrick. OF Kutztown, Pa. (;
Professor S. II. Sibro. of Fredonia. N.
Y; DR.. George M. Phillips, OF West
Chester, Pa; Professor w. w. Stetson
OF Maine; Jacques Redway, OF New
York: DIR. George A. Harter. president
of Delaware College, and Captain
Avis, of Delaware College.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
Many reachers M Attendance

At the second days session of the
Kent County Teachers Association,
now in session in Smyrna. there was a
large attendance of teachers. The in
structors for the day were Superin-
tendent w. W. Stetson. Of Maine, and
Professor W. w. Deatriek, OF New
York.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
WIN be- buried on Monday

John P. Fedigan, who died on We'd
nesday, will be buried on Monday
morning at 9 o'clock from st. Peters
Church. The members of the Friend
ship Fire Company have decided to at
tend the funeral in a body
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
Mr.. Honscker a Director

Directors Of the Delaware Railroad
Company at a recent meeting elected
Congressman Walter o. Hoffecker, of
Smyrna, a director to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of his father, the
late Congressman John II. Hoffecker.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
Arrangements Have Been Compieted

Final arrangements were completed
last evening by members of Council
for the trip to Charleston. S. c., where
they will attend the annual conven-
tion of the League Of American Mu-
inequalities. The party will leave in a
special car on Monday morning.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
sudden peath OF NIra. seIts

Mrs. Annie e. Sietz died suddenly
yesterday morning at her homo, In
Rising sun. Her funeral will take
place on Tuesday morning. High mass
will be said at st. Joseph's Church.
and interment will be made in st.
JOseph's Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
namara Waa sIinht

Fire in the second story OF the resi-
dence of Richmond Shenff, No. 1925
Shallcross avenue, did damage to the
extent of $50 early this morning. The
Washington chemical extinguished the
blaze.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
state Has Many Insane

At the meeting of the Trustees Of the
Delaware State Hospital at Farnhurst
yesterday, the number Of inmates was
reported to be 32S. This is believed to
be the largest number of insane people
ever under treatment in this State
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
win Give Preparatory Lecture

The Rev. William /. Freund, the
new pastor-elect, will be at Hanover
Church this evening at
7.45 o'clock, to give preparatory lee
ture for communion of the Lords Sup
per on Sunday.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
Dover Quarters Engaged

State Senators Benjamin A. Groves
and Webster Blakely and Representa-
tive Frank p. Ewing went to Dover
yesterday to engage their quarters dur
ing the session Of the Legislature.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
Wm HoId Annual IgIoction

Members OF the Union Veteran Le-
gion Encampment, No "a. will hold
their annual election Of officers this
evening.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
Hunting In the Pawnee Country

]. Jackson Peirce has received a let
ter from John M. c. Rodney. who now
is in Oklahoma, in which he said that
he will go to Pawnee in company with
Bert c. Orner, acknowledgement for the
territory. where. Mr.. Rodney said,
there are many deer and turkeys. Mr.
Rodney is suffering with a cold.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
WIImInrton Team Wins

In Germantown last night the VIII
mington Whist Club defeated the Bel
field Club at bowling by score Of p
2S1 to 2,219.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
All Passed Examination

At a caucus of the Heat, Light and
Fuel Committee of the Board of Edu-
cation held last evening, six candidates
for the position Of engineer we're exam
ined.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
New Pos.master for Lcbanop

Mrs. p B. Hopkins has been sp-
pointed postmaster at Lebanon. The
appointment was recommended BY Col
cnel II. A. DUPONT
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
Springer Heirs Again Searching

Mrs. Elizabeth Bowers, Of Baltimore,
a descendant of Charles Springer, who
claimed to own the site on which Will
mington is built. was in this city yes
terday looking for evidence to back her
claim.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
Tbev WnI PIav Euohre

Second euchre and dance for char
ity. will be given in Shields Library
Hall on Friday evening, December z,
190O by Miss Helen Cannon and Mrs.
j. L. Malone.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
snid 20 ho m PhiIadeInhIn

II is said that Jacob B. c. Maxwell.
from Middletown. who was compelled
TO fee because of his improper con-
duct toward young girls there, is In
Philadelphia with relatives.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
Groeers Throng Food Show

1t is estimated that 1000 people at
tended the food show last evening. It
was "grocers' night" and was the rec
ord-breaking night in point Of attend
ance. To-morrow will be children s
day"
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
missionary Worker Wm SNEAK

Mrs Roach, q Washinetcn VIII
SPEAK in Ashury n z. Church. Smyrna
or Sunday morning. IN the interests CT
the Womans Home Missionary Society.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
Printers Nominate omcers

Wilmington typographical Union.
No. %, has nominated officers to be
elected next month.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
trenton Line Soon win be Open

On or befo-e April I. the Wilmington
Steamboat Company viii carry freight
and passengers tc Trenton. stopping at
Chester, Philadelphia and Burlington.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
Entertalned Foo,bau PIavers

Harry Lawson, captain Of the 1900
High School football eleven. entertained
the members of the team at his home.
No. 5o4 West Eleventh street last even
ing
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
10 Cure a CoId An one Dav

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money IL II
fails to cure. p. W. Groves signature
is on each box. 25c.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
Piano Bargains

store open evenings until 9 o'clock
LUDWIG & co., SIS Shiplsy St.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
Presbyterian win Address Baptlstl

In Delaware Avenue Church this
evening the Rev. George H. Trlll will
preach.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07

Fer Cold il the Had, Laxatlye
Bromo-Quinine Tablets
Evening journal., 1900-12-07

For a Cold in the Head, Laxative
Bromo-Quinine Tablets.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07
PRIVILEGE WAS ABUsED.

Another reason given for the discon-
tinuance of the half-rate fare is that
the privilege has been abused.
Evening journal., 1900-12-07

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Advertising connects the
Buyer with the Seller. A
good medium, THE EVENING
JOURNAL, &, ,6OO Circulation.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-01
KING HrMBERTs ASSASSIN.

1t is a source of satisfaction that the
assassin of King Humbert, although res
ident of the United States for a number
of years, is not a native of this coun-
try He is a native of Italy. From the
statements which have been published
about him the inference is that he was not
moved to kill the King by feeling of hos
tiity to him personally. He belonged to
a secret society that has for it's object The
killing of royal rulers and statesmen who
stand in the way of its policy. One of his
fellow workmen at Paterson, N. j., had
been selected to kill King Humbert The
man chosen preferred TO commit suicide
Then the man who finally did the terri
bic deed was chosen. No doubt he realiz-
ed that if he succeeded in accomplishing
his object he would pay the penalty of his
crime with his life.
In a land of liberty and plenty like this
it is hard TO realize that there exist con-
ditinns in other lands which call into exis-
tence societies whose chief object is muir
der. 1t can hardly be possible that those
who are members of these societies are
that by killing their lawful rulers changes
in government will be wrought by which
the condition of the poverty-stricken
masses will be improved. The blows they
strike produce no reforms. They are fol-
lowed by more vigorous policy of sup
preston.
The condition of the masses in Italy is
deplorable. The government and the mill
tary establishment cost far more than the
people are able to pay The people are
not benefited, however. by the assassina-
ton of such rulers as King Humbert was.
He was an exceptionally brave and SYM
pathetic monarch. He was as close to the
people as royal ruler ever gets to be.
He was beloved by all classes. He did not
make the laws. He simply executed
them If the laws were oppressive the rep
resentatives of the people Were to blame
for them. 1t may be that ne could have
influenced legislation in the direction of
tightening the burdens of taxation, but it
is seldom that kings understand the real
condition of the people.
Assassination al the hands of secret So
cieties is getting TO be quite common in
Europe. Only recently the hand of an as
sassin was raised against the Prince of
Wales. President Carnot of the French
Republic was struck down by an assas-
sins blow in June of 1894 and the Empress
Elizabeth Of Austria. was stabbed to the
heart by an anarchist in September 1898.
The assassins OF Humbert. Carnot and
the Empress were all Italians Italy
seems to be the home of assassination So
cieties