Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-04-05
MR., DEMO REMEMBERED.
Presented with q Handsome Testimonial
by the Men of Whom He Formerly Hao



Presented with Handsome Testimonial
by the Men of Whom He Formerly Had
Charge.
As a mark Of esteem in which he is
belu by the men of whom he formerly
had charge, Delaware Ledge. No. vi,
brotherhood OF Locomotive FiremeD,
on Saturday evening, presented 10 asa
d. DEMO a set of handsomely engraved
resolutions, which fully set forth tire
sentiment prevailing among the mem
the employ Of the p, w. It b. Rail
road CO. for So years. and for long
period was road foreman OF engines.
On January LIST, last, the company
rlaced him on the retired list, 10 accord
ance with new regulation, and on
that date he reiinqu shed his ACTIVE
connection with the road.
Mr.. DEMO was a thorough railr7 ad
man and equally popular with the COM
ran,, the other heads OF departments
and the men under him, and his retire.
ment was matter of general regret,
especially on the part OF those IN MS
department. He was always kind and
cousideiate and ever ready to promote
the interests OF the company and the
| men. Al the time of his retirement no
was over whelmed with expressions OF
regret, and Mt a meeting Of Delaware
Lodge, Brotherhood OF Locomotive
Firemen, on February 18th. last, the
members gave expression 10 their feel,
Ings in the matter by adopting set OF
resolutions in which they hoped &c
convey TO Mr.. DEMO their regard for
him and appreciation of his kindness
while in his official position.
The matter of resolutions was placed
in the capable hands Of a COMMITTEES
comprising John o. Collision, chair
man; Marion r. Young, Robert F.
Manlove, Frank A. Weatherby ano
Reuben 7. Stewart, and they did theil
work we'll. By direction Of the lodge
the committee had the resolutions
handsomely engrossed by William ii
Beacon aud inserted in neat ebon,
frame. which was tastefully carved
The frame contains not only the wording
of the resolutions, hut in the centre II
engraved an accurate likeness Of Mr.
DEMO, while at the top is repro
duction of the Congressional Limited
drawn by locomotive No. a, in th'
lower left hand corner is the western
end Of French street station Of the P.
W. & B. railroad and IN the right-hanc
corner the entrance to the train shed a
Poplar street. The emblem OF the lodg
and the names Of the members Of th
committee also appear. The work !
exceedingly creditable and truthful.
reflects the high motives Of the lodge
On Saturday evening the member
gathered at the lodge room, at th
northeast corner of Third and Marke
streets, and proceeded in body to tn
residence of Mr.. DEMO, No. I'll Popla
street, where they completely surprise
him. He was in his usual hospitabl
mood and soon recovered from his sur
prise, and after welcoming bis guest
they presented the resolutions. John c
Collision, chairman of the committee
made the presentation speech, and !
doing SO chose words which left n
doubt in the minds of Mr.. DEMO an
the members of his family OF the hig
regard In which Mr.. DEMO is held.
The gift was received for Mr.. Deni
by James Ii. Price, member Of tn
r., W. Il B. railroad staff, and col
gratulatory speeches were made b
Superintendent William N. Baunart
Trainmaster Frank Carlisle and Others
After the presentation Mr.. DEMO an
the members Of his family entertaine
the visitors.