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The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
BIG XMAS TREE
FOR CHILDREN
Five Hundred Poor Children
Will Meet Old Kriss in City
Hall Christmas Morning.

Never in the history of the police
force were more gifts donated for
the city poor. Among them are many
pieces of warm clothing which will
he distributed among the poor chill
dren. Chief Black and his commit
tee have been working zealously
for month, to make happy'at least
500 poor children, every boy of the
lot to receive a cap, two pairs of
stockings, a pair of mits, horn,
apple, orange, bag of candy and
bag of mixed nuts. Each girl will
receive similar gifts except the horn
in place of which she will get q doll.
Story books and toys are in store
for some of the smaller children,
while shoes and warm clothing will
go to the chil'lr.n who are without
them.
The clothing for the children is OF
the best material. Those who have
been kind enough to donate the
clothing. candy, and toys may see
tho tree tonight, tomorrow and
Christmas morning. The children
will meet Old Kriss at 9 o'clock
Christmas morning. The tree IS
one mass of colored electric lights
and gifts the design of the police
matrons who have sent out cards or
Invitation to 500 poor children,
Only those children holding these
tickets will be allowed to share IN
the gifts. 1t will be q Merry Christ
mas for the poor Of the city.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
SCOOP WORK ON
CHANNEL. HALTED

Notice has been received at the
United States Engineer office, Phil
adelphia, that work OF dredging in
the Delaware River for the purpose
Of deepening the channel will cease
for the winter tomorrow
Surveys are now being made to de.
termine the amount OF rock that will
have to be blasted at tScho9ner Ledge
and it is expected that these will be
completed in few days.
AS soon as this is done specifications
will be prepared aud it is anticipated
that bids will be opened about FeD.
ruary 18th and that the work of re.
moving This most dangerous menace
to shipping will be pushed TO speedy
comp plclion.
There is at present only about
5000, 900 available for this work, but
at the United States Engineers office
there is every confidence that by
March 4th there will be available at
least $500, 900 more, as that sum is
included in the sundry civil bill for
the Delaware River Improvements.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
IiiacI. mnjj on n Larae Sc0Ie.

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. Dec. 23.-The
lers from II New York collection agency
addressed TO residents here, each one
of which letters contains Il claim for
$l.o0 said TO he due for the purchase OF
jrwelry. A suit is threatened in case
of nrhrenilance. The postoHicc au.
tLoritics say that the letters were sent
by bIackmallers who hope to friglten
persons into RENTING. Similar con
sisnments OF letters were sent to all
tn" principal pnstolficCs of the state.
foSt0Aice inspectors are collecting EVIL
dencc against the scndtrS.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
Birthday Celebration.

City Treasurer Fcaster celebrated
his birthday anniversary yesterday
by giving an icc-cream and cake
treat at his office.
Among those who enjoyed his
hospitality were Clerk of Council
William l.. lIamaun, City Auditor
John Boughman, City Registrar
Joseph Wigglesworth, Tax Collect
ers George II, Mccall and Eugene
Sayers. ex Collector Thomas S.
Lewis and Den is ConnelI. Thomas
Formley. Harry I. Gillis ana Viii
liam Fl. Hanna, clerks in the tax
office.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
Street Needs Repairing.

The people of the northwestern
part of the city are indignant over
the condition Of Gilpin avenue be-
tween Lincoln and Scott streets.
The Street and Sewer Department
spent considerable time in repairing
this thoroughfare Il few months
ago, but it is now in an even worse
condition than previous to tho re-
pairs. 1t is especially bad in front
of the Water Witch Engine House,
and, i'll case of fire. it would be Il
hard matter for the company to get
out of its house because Of tho bad
street.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
FATAL FALL
FROM TROLLEY
New Castle Youth Dies in
Chester From Accident
Not Yet Explained.

New Castle, Dec. 23 Frank
Murphy, son Of Patrick Murphy,
died in the Chester Hospital at 40
o'clock this morning, the result OF
a fractured skull received bya fall
from a trolley car there last night.
On Sunday afternoon Murphy
bade his parents goodbye expect
ing to return here to spend Christ
mas Day. But last evening while
riding on Chester trolley car he
fell and received mortal injuries.
lie was removed to the Chester
Hospital where he died this morn
ing.
The young man was about 20
years Of age and was popular,
For several years past he has
been active in temperance circles
with membership in st. Peters T.
A. B, Society.
Arrangements for his funeral
have not been made.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
OSCEOLA CELEBRATES
Newark Knights of Pythias Had a big
Time Last Evening.

Osceola Lodge, Knights of Pyth-
las, held a big reunion aud gave
a banquet in its hall in Newark last
evening. Pythians from all over
the state were present. Covers
were laid for ne-hundrel and fifty
members
John II. Scott, Supreme Repre-
sentative to the Grand Lodge of the
United States from the Domain of
Delaware, was present and exem-
plitied the unWritten work of the
order. His address was greatly ap-
preciated.
w. w. Knowles. Grand Master at
Arms, Grand Lodge of Delaware,
recited several selections from the
Merchant of Venice. His rendi-
ton was excellent. and much appre-
ciated.
Samuel H. Beck. Grand Prelate,
made striking speech upon the
good Of the order, and the Endow-
ment Rank.
Musical selections were rendered
by an orchestra, and vocal numbers
We're given by several members.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
MUST REPAIR
BAD PAYEMENTS
Street Commissioner Will
Swear Warrants Against
Some Property Owners.

Iu spe aking Of the lighting OF the
'city by the CITY Electric Company,
James ID. Carter at the meeting Of
Directors Of the Street and Sewer
Depar tment this morning said: ut
is simply awful. Judging from
the n umber of complaints that come
to me there have been no lights
burning beyond Brandy wine bridge
for two weeks.
''In street cars, on the street and
fact everywhere you turn you hear
the complaints. 1t IS simply awful.
Mr Johnson remarked that com.
plants are heard OF lights being out
on Concord ,avenue. This being the
case the directors again refused to
pay the company its bill.
Street Commissioner Pierson re.
ported that tHere are large mum.
Der of pavements in very bad con-
diti0u.
Mr.. Melvin said that coming to
the meeting he had counted seven
ty.five places that needed repairing.
Mr.. johnson suggested that Strin.
gent measures be takeu to enforce
the ordinance providing for safe side
walks.
After the ordinance was read the
street commissioner was Instructed to
have his supervisors inspect the pave.
ments Of the city and that all pave.
ments not repaired in five days be
Then the commm issioner
will swear out warrants for the ar.
rests otall volators Of the law IN this
respect.
Acting Secretary Christy was au.
thorized to take out new fire insur.
ance policies for the directors prop.
crty, to continue IN force for tiye
years.
City Solicitor ileinhardt. reported
that the resolution permitting the
peoples Railway to remove rs tracks
from certain streets of the city was
egal, but the Directors took no &C.
ton 10 the matter.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
NO FURTHER CHANGES
Pennsylvania Railroad Appointments at an
End For the Present.

A vice president of the Pennsyl.
wanna Railroad Company yesterday
denied the TumOrs that there would
he any important changes in tie
organization other than those ma 10
at the special meeting of the B3art
OF Directors held last Saturday,
when w. W. Atterbury was give II
the post Of general manager. This
appointment resulted in move
up along the line. and others who
were promoted besides those pass
ed upon at the last meeting OF the
board, We're;
}. Is. Stewart. assistant engineer
of the Eastern and Susquehanna
divisions, transferred to the position
OF assistant engineer Of the PhIla-
delplia division, vice l.. f. Ford,
promoted; G. $. Kirk, supervisor
Subdivision No. II, pitt5burg di.
vision, promoted to assistant Of the
Eastern and Susquehanna divisions,
vlceJ. * Stewart, transferred; G..
X. Mcmillan, supervisor Sub Dlvis-
ion No. %, Schuylkill division, trans
ferred to supervisor Sub Division
No. l2, Pittsburg division, succeed
ng G. 5. Kirk; j. S. Elliott, super
visor Sub. Division No. Delaware
Division, transferred to post made
vacant by advancement Of Mr.. Nc |
MILAN; G. z Moore, assistant super
Iisor Sub. division No. 3 Philadel.
'hia division, promoted to J. S. El- |
lott's old post; James MillIken,
master mechanic, Baltimore pro-
noted to the position OF superip-
endent of motive power of the
Baltimore and Wash
ngton Railroad, vice Alfred w.
ilbbs, promoted.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
RAILROAD CENTRE
This City May Become Connecting Centre
ofPennsy's Eastern Line s.

This City May Become Connecting Centre
of Pcnnsy's Eastern Line
1t is now said In railroad circles
that Wilmington will soon be the
terminus of the New York division
of the Pennsylvania railroad and
the beginning of the Washington dl.
vision Of the same railroad.
The object of the change is said
to eoualize the distances between
the road S termini. Under the pres.
ent svstem the New York division
OF the road is 90 miles long and the
Philadelphia l5S miles.
If this city is made the terminus
of both divisions the distance OF
each would be about equal.
4 1t is known that the new round
house at Todd's Cut is entirely too
big for the business that will be
carried 90 here. which fact sire agth-
ems The rulnor that this city will be
made the railroad centre.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
How's This?

We Offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for an
case of tmIarrh that CuGLot be cured Ly Hall
Ch'HlIH cure.
i, J. CHENEY ( co, Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned have known T. l. Cheney
for the last fifteen wears, and believe him per
icctly honorable in all business trausactiun> and
iinancnlyab!c IL cary out any Obligations made
by their firm.
WI~r 4 TEXAN, Wholesale Druggists Toledo Q.
WALDINU, KlSNh% Il MARVIN, Wholesale Drug.
ssts Toledo. O.
Halls Catarrh cure IL taken internally acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Ul
the system. Testimonials sent free lT.cu 100.
lcr bottle Sold by all Druggists,
Halls Family Iil!s are the Lg.,
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
WANTS HIS PAY
George $. Charles Presents Bill to Board Of
Education.

The Board OF Educati on last mig ht
was requested by George Charles a
contr actor, to allow him %. go for
time occupied II making estimates on
school work Tor the Board. The bill
was allowed.
The resignation Of Samuel A. Han
sell as janitor at school No. !, and
Harry w. Sherman, as engineer OF
the High school were accepted. The
committee reported the appointment
Of Marine w. Thomas as engineer
and fireman at the High School at a
salary Of 5000 year. William Taylor
as assistant at a salary Of $3.50. aud
William H. Ainscow as anitor at
No. l. Edwin Tailey was elected
supervisor OF the city schools for an.
other term,
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
MERRY CHRISTMAS
FOR STEAMBOAT MEN

The Wilmington Steamboat Com.
pany to-day announced that 1t would
not operate boats on the;PhiIadeIphia
line on Christmas Day, thereby CIV
ing all It's employees a holiday. Here
tofore the company handled only
freight on Christmas Day, but this
year all this will be delivered ton
row night.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
Basket iiall Talk.

The new Wilmington basket bail
team, which was formerly the Phi la
delphia team, will play its first game
in lhia city on Saturday night at
pyle's Cycle Academy. Their pppon-
enis will be the Trenton five.
George W. Runner, formerly of the
old Wilmington management but
present mana ager Of the Penn Wheel.
men, is arranging for q series Of
games with West End.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
WINTER TOURIST TICKETS, SEASON
1gO"-3 BALTIMORE 4 ONO
RAIL- ItnAn

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
has placed on sale at all principal
offices east of the Ohio River
Winter Tourist Tickets to points in
Alabama. Florida, Louisiana, Mis-
slssippi. New Mexico, North Caro-
lima and Texas; also Havana, Cuba,
and Nassau, Mp, at reduced rates.
For additional information call on
Agent Baltimore d Ohio Il 4.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
Christmas Day Basket Hall.

On Christmas afternoon the basket
ball team of the First Battalion Re-
serves will play the strong Belmont
five at the Armory. The game will
start at 3 o'clock.
On Saturday evening, January
3rd, the First Battalion and the
Patterson Field Club, of philadel-
phia will play.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
Chimney Fails In.

A chimney on the house 400 Mar
ket street fell on Sunday night.
The bricks and mortar came crash
ing down the hue into the open
fireplace on the second floor, AMI
part of the debris was thrown
through the skylight of l..
Thomas and Company's .jewelry
store.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
Fine Turkeys

John D. Thompson, Stalls 45 and
As City Market has on sale tke finest
lot OF turkeys in the city which he
is selling al moderate prices, also
mutton. veal and lamb. beef, the
beef is equal!ed to the finest show
beef ever seen in Wilmington, this
Is all home raised, TO cold storage
but good fresh meat, families want
ing such should give him call Don't
forget the place. John D. Thompson,
Stall 4S and IS City Market,
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
New COMPANY Chartered.

The Delaware Corporation Com
pany has filed with the Secretary
of State an application for charter
for the Eastern Contracting and
Construction Company. 1t is capl-
tallzed at $4,000. The incorpora-
tors are Philadelphians.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
ALMOST FELL UNDER CAR.
Young Mans Foot slipped WI lie Attempt
ing to Board Moving Freight Train

4 Young man, who appeared to
he tramp, had Il narrow escape
from death under II p. B. & W. train
at the Front street crossing this
morning. The Young man with
four friends tried to board a mov-
ing train. Three succeeded, but the
fourth slipped on the step Of the
car and fell. He clung to the handle
of the car however. One foot struck
the car wheel and the other the
ground. Seeing the danger their
friend was in, his companions pull
ed him up into the car.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
CHARTER CONSIDERED
Board of Trade and City Council Hold
Another Meeting.

Another Meeting
Repre- 5entatives James +. Jones
and William NJ. Connolly We're the
only members of the Legislature
present last night at the city
charter conference between the
Board of Trade and City Council.
: Mr.. Smith caused a lively stir
when he made the statement that
the Car had made the assertion
tlat the charter could not pass un-
les, it suited him.
A. S. Reed expres ed the opinion
that a dozen Gears could not pre-
vent the charters passage provided
the people Of Wi mington demanded
it.
President Blaine and Councilmen
McCafferty. Cannon and others
favored immediate action so that
the charter can be ready to be sub
mitted to the Legislature.
The measure will be considered
again on Friday night.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23

TO OPPOSE A VICE
City Solicitor VIII Draft Ordinance Making
Illegal Here the Smoking of Opium.


Illegal Here the Smoking of Opium.
City Solicitor heinhardt> will be
. asked to prepare an ordinance pro.
hibiting the smoking of opium in
this city.
Several weeks ago an opium den was
opened on Market street but Chief
Black succeeded in running the pro.
prletors ont Of town. 1t is SAID that
the drug is being smoked in homes of
colorcd people here thatare frequen.
ted by young white girls. Some OF
the girls, while under the influence
OF the drug have been taken 10 Phil.
adelphia.
The police know that opium and
opium cigarettes have been smoked
here but there IS no law to prevent
the use OF the drug.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
SMALL BOYS ARRESTED
Charged With Destroying Shrubbery in
the Brandywiue Park.

Charged With Destroying Shrubbery in
the Brandywiue Park.
Before Judge Cochran i'll the City
Court this morning Horace Pie rson
and Theodore Reynolds, two small
boys, were charged with destroying
shrubbery in the Brandywipe Park.
Trial of the case was postponed until
witnesses can be summoned.
Thom as Watkins was charged with
keeping disorderIy house at Front
aud King streets. The case went
over until Monday morning. Watkins
is proprietor of the saloon known as
"Hell's Kitchen. Three men
charged with being drunk were dued
81 and costs.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
Sarah Ann MLiIr lluIue

The annual donation day of the
Sarah Ann White Home viii he
held Tomorrow at the Home S22
French street. Articles will be
received. The institution shelters
twenty inmates which taxes its
resources.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23

"Did Mrs. Mcclure, before she
anne, sleep in the same room with
your she was asked.
GLOW could she before she came?"
was the quick reply, at which even
Judge Ilcisey had 10 smile.
she ienied she mad ever told DR..
NJ cDouall that Mr.. Bennett would
not marry her or any woman, and
that, besides. she wanted to "have
her Hing
With the testimony practically
all IN, both sides express great
cnniihdence oil success, and each
fears isagreement.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
NNM IMh;iraIice tNiMlLlMY.

A meeting was held this after
noon at o22 Shiploy street for the
purpos' of organizing the American
Union Insurance. Company. L. p.
Buck, j. p. Almond and f. n.
Buck are the incorporatOfs.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
To Sell u Steamer,

Judge Bradford has ordered the
steamboat Atlantic to be sold.
There are three claims amounting
to $500 against her. The Atlantic
piled between one of the down
State towns and PHILADELPHIA
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
Taken SutItlstily iii.

Frank Jackson, night 'watchman
for the Harlan and Hollings wor tn
Company, became violently ill last
night while at work and was re.
moved in the patrol wagon to his
home.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
\nnnai ClriSlnas Sprylcsa

The Newport NJ. +. Sunday School
will hold its annual Christmas ser.
vices this evening. More than one
hundred children will take part in
the services.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
Guardians sale.

At the Court House this morn
ing, Charles NJ. CARTS, representing
the Equitable Guarantee and Trust
Company, guardians of the Luke
minors, sold their interest in real
estate to John Luke for 5000.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
4 Christmas Caniuta.

The women Of Green Hill Pres
byterian Church will present tho
cantata ''I'he Star of the East i'll
the church this evening A pleas
ant evening is promised those who
attend.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
MiillniIIlIlI Gar Won't

The Jack son and Sharp branch OF
the American Car aud Foundry
Company will launch another car
float 10 morrow for the lcnnsy ylyania
Railroad Company. It's No. 80 and
is 200 feet long. has double tracks
and a protected walk.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
Presented with 4 Chicken

Levy CoHrlmln Armstrong this
morning presented 10 each Clerk ia
Winfield 5. Qu'sleys office chicken
as a Christmas present, Clerks Kirk
land Chairs aud Wright w.re much
pleased with the gifts.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
The New Reservoir,

The Water Department this even.
ing will give a hearing TO Civil Engi.
neer Knowles OF P.ttsburg, who is
an expert in fiItration reservoir work
and who wants to build the Porter
reservoir.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
Injured Isy Bjcyclist.

John Wasserman, Of Eighth and
Church streets, was knocked down
last night by an unknown bicyclist.
His nose was lacerated. DR.. H. NJ.
First dressed the injuries.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
VIII Attend Wedding.

This evening Lewis Lesllen, who
is spending several days in New
York. ill he guest at the marriage
of his brother-ln.law, Lewis Disslcr'
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
COLONEL I.AMOila'A NiriLdAy.

Colonel William A. LaMotte, sec.
retary Of the Farmers Mutual Eire
Insurance Company. celebrated his
seventy fifth birthday yesterday.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23

In, thermometer at w. c. Taylors s
orug store 3o2 King street to-day reg
iStered asfolows:
O'CLOCK ~ O'Clock lO'c,ock
II 2H Al
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
To Carry More on.

The steamship Mexicano enter.
ed port to-day to load oil at Marcus
Hook for French port.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
A nice line OF French Brlar and
Mchchaum Pipes for Xmas gifts.
llarkinS. 2lj West 4th street

A fine lot Of Catskill Mountain
Xmas trees for sale at 9TH and
Tatnall streets. Wholesale and re.
tail
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
Mr.. lilWUOu Away,

The Rev. and Mrs. r. A. Etwood
left for Absecon yesterday to spend
the Christmas HOLIDAYS.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23

A fine lot of Catskill Mountain
Xlnas trees for sale at 9TH and
Tatnall streets. Wholesale and TO.
tail.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
Cylinder Head Illew Out.

Engine No. l3b was brought to
the round house to-day with one Of
It's cylinder heals blown out.
The daily Republican., 1902-12-23
VI. U. rrcarhers Mrnliun.

AT the meeting Of the Wilmington
NJ L. Preachers Association yester-
day it was decided to hold union
services Tor the McthUdists OF this
city in Union NJ. +. Church on Christ
mas dav.
In the morning there will be
preching by the Rev. W f. Lewis,
OF Mt Pleasant NJ. T.. Church, and
in the evening by the Rev. II. S.
DuIanE, OF Asbury.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-04-15
An Exciting Runaway.

The team of Mr.. Allenbaugh became
frightened at passing engine near the
railway crossing last Saturday afternoon
and took lively spin down the avenue
and about the city. The thoroughfare
was crowded at the time, and all along
the pavements stood numerous car
riages and other rigs, and how some
serious accidents were averted is miracu-
lous. Mr.. Allenbaugh was unloading
baled hay into car on the tracks at the
time, and his team was left standing
without being tied. The horses went on
full gallop, swinging from side to side
down the wide thoroughfare. At Third
street they made turn that would have
done justice to an expert handler of the
ribbons. Out Third they continued and
then on out to the northwest part of the
city, stopping of their own accord with
out doing any damage.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-04-15
Yellow Newtown Pippins.

A box OF fine Yellow Newtown Pippins
were sent to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Nc
Cutchon of Tacoma few days ago by
Zillah people that attracted great deal
OF attention in that city OF the Sound.
The Tacoma News placed some samples
in a window and tabled them "Sun-
beams from Sunnyside." The fact that
these apples attracted so much attention
is because they were raised in the Yak
ina valley. There are but four districts
in the United States where they can be
raised successfully and of these places is
is this valley.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-04-15
Price Cutting.

Since the announcement that new
lumber yard wonld be started at Sunny
side in opposition to the St. Paul q
Tacoma Lumber company doing business
at Mabton, it is given out that prices on
building material will be cut. 1t is the
intention of the new firm to haul lumber
to the town of Sunnyside, and there
keep it on sale. The people OF that
district agreed with the new firm to
donate the hauling provided they main
tanned yard there. The Mabton firm
has threatened to sell lumber at SO per
thousand less than the Sunnyside firm
if the latter go into business. A great
number OF the Sunnyside people are
backing the new firm of Ely & Wise,
and the outcome of the price-cutting
will be watched with interest.