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The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-12-16
Icy Roads Delayed Funeral,

The funeral of Chandler Way,
which was to have taken place at
West Chester at two o'clock on Sat
llrday, did not reach that town until
five o'clock in the evening. The
vehicles and hearse left this city at
II a H., but when they reached the
country roads the ice was so hard
on the slipping horses that they
were compelled to unhitch them
going down hill, and in climbing
the grades the animals fell, 50 that
the drivers were finally compelled
to stop at wayside smith shop and
have thirteen head shod. The
teams left West Chester on the re-
turn trip after eight D. N.
The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-12-16
CONTRACT FOR
STREET SIGNS.
John H. Nesslein Will Do the
Painting and City Will
Put Them Up.
LIGHT BILL IS NOT PAID.
Directors Of Street and Sewer
Department Are Determined
That Light Service
Must be Improved.

Directors of the Street and Sewer
Department this morning decided
to put up 1000 street signs In Will
mington. Bids for the signs were
as follows:
j. George Cadori, 10 cents; Beech
am Bros, 10 cents; Albert Bucher,
u cents; John H. Nesslein, s cents.
Putting up signs, Bucher. Is conts
Cadori and Beecham cents For
boards, Wilmington Sash and Door
Company, 7 cents, William w. Bull
lock, y cents.
The signs are to be Of white pine
painted with three coats of white
lead and lettered in black.
A discus sion followed as to the
best plan to pursue. The cost of
the painting was all satisfactory.
The contract for painting was award.
ed to John Nesslein and for the
boards to William H. Haddock d
Company, the bid of the latter be-
ing $65. The department will put
up the signs.
The pay roll af 1928. 10and $467.5S
was passed. Secretary Christy re-
ceived $722.sS during the Week and
City Treasurer reported. a balance
in bank amounting $50, 1881.
Secretary Christy was instructed
to notify the Wilmington City Elec-
trio Light Company that the COM
plants are still coming in regarding
the inefficient light service. The
company's bill for lighting the city
was again held up. Notices will be
sent to all plumbers to renew their
licenses for the coming year.
The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-12-16
ROUND HOUSE COLLAPSED


PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 16-The root
and supports Of the roundhouse in the
Pennsylvania Railroad companys West
Philadelphia yards collapsed, burying
more than score Of workmen and
thirty one locomotives. A fire broke out
in the ruins. but the flames were quick
ly extinguished Several Of the injured
sustained broken limbs, but none was
seriously hurt. The roof Of the struc
ture. which was erected many years
ago. was of wood covered with slate,
supported by iron uprights. 1t is be-
lieyed the weight of snow and ice
which had lain on the roof since Satur-
day weakened the building Seventeen
locomotives We're badly damaged
A. B. Plumber, oflO6 East Eighth
street an engineer was among
those injured He received severe
wounds and was taken to the Med
icochirurgical Hospital Philadelphia
for treatment. He is married and
has one child.
The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-12-16
WARNING NOTE
IS NOW SOUNDED.

London, Dec. 16.-Cabllng from
Willemstad, Curacao, a correspon.
dent Of the Daily Mail aays the
British flag is now flying over the
fort at Puerto CabelIo, and that
President Castro has granted am
nestyt 10 "El Mochon Hernandez,
Parades, and other revolutionary
| leaders.
Antwerp, Dec. 16,-A firm here
which trades with Venezuela has
received despatch from Caracas
saying that President Castros po-
sltion is growing daily more diff
cult. A new revolution seems In.
minent General Mates refuses to
cooperate with President Castro
against the allies.
PARIS, Dec. 16.-A despatch to the
Matin from Caracas says: Tine
English are building fortitcaticns IN
the environs Of San Felipe. In case
of an armed conflict, Venezuela has
on hand 2,249 Mauser and 9, 900
Remington rifles and some cannon.
Washington. Dec. 16.-While it
would be outside the fact to say
that the United States Government
regards the Developments in the
Venezuelan situation as sufficient
to Justify interposition or formal
representations TO Germany and
Great Britain showing dissatisfaction
with their course at La Guaria and
Puerto Cabello, steps have already
been taken by the State Department
to secure information that may serve
as basis for communications, re.
lnestins certain explanations from
the European countries
London, Dec. 16.-Premier Bal
Four presided at a Cabinet meeting
held at the Foreign Office at noon
To-day. The Venezuelan crisis and
,he King 6 speech at the prorogu-
Ing OF Parliament were the prncl-
pal matters Considered.
The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-12-16
TROLLEY MEN
WANT MORE PAY
Wilmington and New Castle
Electric Railway To Be
Asked for Raise.

Employees of the Wilmington and
New Castle Electric Railway Com
pany want an increase in wages
and a committee of three has been
appointed to wait upon the presi,
dent Of the road to present the case.
The men have been compliment
ed time and time again by the off
GERS of the road upon their efficient
work but they say compliments do
not buy gum coats and boots or buy
coal at IS a ton.
During the past ten years the
wages of the trolley men in other
parts Of the country have been in
creased twice; but prosperity has
not reached the men on the New
Castle lines as yet.
The men are of the opinion that
their services are worth as much as
other trolley crews get.
AT a meeting of the motormen
and conductors held last night the
men expressed themselves as op-
posed to strike but believed the
time had come when their wages
should be increased.
Owing to the line being over ff-
teen miles long and that the men
are obliged to throw many signals
on the way between here and Della
ware City they believe it costs
more for their clothing than it does
these men who run in the city.
They want a Is per cent increase at
the least. The committee will meet
the president Of the company to-
morrow.
The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-12-16
COMMISSIONERS
DISCUSS BILLS
After Which One Election
Bill Is Paid And Others
Laid Over.

The Levy Court met in regula
session this morning, after a lengthy
conference behind the closed door O
Comptroller Kelley's office, whittier
they had summoned the court S at
torney, Henry c. Conrad. Sheriff
Nc Daniel and bis deputy were also
closetcd with the court
Many miscel aneous bills were pre-.
sented to the court in open session
and passed.
President Willis reported having
visited Fennimore's bridge over tho
Appoqulnimink River, and that the
Atlas Dredging Company wero pull
ing the piles surrounding the bridge
The bills of the justices OF the
peace and county constables were al.
lowed.
A number Of bills for miscellaneous
election expenses were ordered
paid.
Bills for painting ballot boxes,
amounting to $367.61, were paid to
Benjamin Spence, upon motion of
Mr.. Chandler, without the approval
of the comptroller.
The election printing bills were
taken up, and Comptroller Kelley,
being present, stated that he had
returned the bills of the GloLe
Printing Company for 1920
without approval because he con-
sidered it excessive Edgar M.
Haines was present and made
statement with reference to the
matter.
The bill of Fred c. Mammele for
800 for twenty patent election
booths was next called for discus
sion Mr.. Mammele was present
and explained the bill. Mr., Lhand-
Ter vigorously opposed the payment
of the bill at $50 booth, and said
$3.50 Was, in his opinion, full
md fair amount to pay for each
booth.
Mr.. Chandler moved to pay Mr..
Mammele at the rate of SIS for each
booth. The motion was seconded
by Mr.. Ewart and the bill, as
was carried.
The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-12-16
End nf Strike Near.

PARIS. Dee. IT, An end to the
strikes at Marscilles seems to be in
sight. While the sailors orgauizatlo ton Is
still holding out, committee represent
ing the other trades unions has de.
cided that the members of the unions
may resume work Even many sailors
are already seeking re-cnGagements on
their old vessels. Three hundred dock
iaborers are at work on the ouays.
The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-12-16
OFFICERS ELECTED
Historical Society Held Annual and Month
ly Meetings Last Evening Papers Read,

The Historical Society of Della.
ware met 10 annual session last
evening. The regular monthly
meeting was also held.
The following d amed officers were
elected to serve during the coming
year:
President, the Hon. Charles B.
Lore; Vce-presidents, ths Rt. Rev.
Leighton Coleman, New Castle
county; the Hon. Manlove Hayes
Kent; the Hou. Ebe w. Tunnel,
Sussex; recording secretary, Will
lard Hail Porter; cores pom ding
secretary, John B. Bird; treasurer,
Wilmer j. Ellison; librarian, Henry
q. Conrad; historiographer, Pen-
mock Pusev; directors. DIR. John P.
Wales, William A. LaMotte, the
Hon. Ignatius G. Grubb, Caleb P.
johnson, John NJ. Rogers.
John M. Rogers read a paper REL
atiye to the o. eight-square school,
house just west Of Perry's Tavern.
Mr.. Rogers said that an tact of tho
General Assembly would be neces.
sary TO place the old school 10 the
Soclety's possession, and that it
could be restored Tor about $3.50.
1t is a ty pical colo nial school house
The paper was referred to the Pub
lication Committee.
Upon the recommend alton of Bish-
op Coleman, 1t was decided to re-
quest Commander p. #. Harring-
ton, Z. S. N, now at the BROOKLYN
Navy Yard, 10 submit to the society
a paper on Delaware's part in the
Spanish War.
1.-THE Journal of a voy age in the
haleship Lucy Ann, OF Whining
ton, Delaware. in the years 1e4l,
AZ, 43 and A. was presented to the
Society BY Albeit G. Thatcher
Seth FL. Feaster and Charles M.
Curtis were elected 10 membe ship,
aud the proposition of Sterling Fl.
Thomas was received. The Daugh.
ters of the war Of 1872 were grant
ed permission TO meet in the build
ing.
The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-12-16
CHRISTMAS TREE FUND
The Rev. F. B. Short Will Lecture in As.
bury Church tor Benefit of Fund.

The Rev. F. b. Short Will Lecture in As
bury Church for Benefit of Fund.
The sale Of tickets for the Chris t.
mas tree fund has been very good
The Rev. L. B. Short will lecture in
Asbury Church on Thursday even.
lug on the subject OF 'Sunshine, or
the Gospel Of Good Cheer" for the
ben eft Of the fund. A pleasing mus.
ical programme has bean arranged
for the occasion.
Matrons White and Wogan are
preparing the cards Of invitation
for the children 10 meat old Krss in
the city courtroom Christmas morn
ing. As old KrIss will be unable to
bring toys, fruits and candies sutfi-
cient for the children, donations Of
these articles 10 the matrons will be
greatly appreciated
The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-12-16

HOLIDAY AT WORKHOUSE
Charles Dougler'y will Again Eat Christ
mas Dinner as Guest of the County.

mas Dinner as Guest of the County
"What is Christmas without a
dinner at the expense of the county,
said Charles Dougherty this NOR ming
as he sat in the dock OF the City Court
awaiting trial for drunkenness
AS Charles spends more than eleven
months of each year in Jail. he is evil
IDENTITY following IN the footsteps OF
his brother who spent seventeen Of
eighteen years in jail ordruukenness
Another brother, John Dougherty, is
serving life sentence for murder.
So New Castle County has been
and ispaying its full share to .his
Dougherty family.
Charles was released yesterday af-
ter serving a sentence for vagrancy.
A few hours later he was picked up
by Officer Serson as he was unable to
carry The load of bad liquor he had
on board. Judge Cochran sentenced
Doueherty to twenty days lmprison-
ment in default ot So fine,
The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-12-16
LASSIES AFTER COIN
salvation Army Girls Working for Christ.
mas Dinner for City's Poor.

Salvation Army Girls Working for Christ
mas Dinner for City's Poor.
Salvation Army lassies are busily
at work these days preparing for a
dinner of good, substantial even
sumptuous food with which 500 or
more of the city's poor will be re-
galed on Christmas day. Yesterday
the lassies of the army appeared
with boxes on many street corners
garnering the coin with which will
be purchased turkeys, vegetables,
fruits, sweetmeats etc. The collec-
tlons have not been great as yet for
the reason that people have been
kept indoors because of the in
clement weather. tits the desire Of
the army to raise at least 5000. Do
nations of clothing will also be well
come.
The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-12-16

The Rev. r. A. Elwood, of Olivet
Presbyterian Church, announces
special Christmas services beginning
this evening when he will speak on
the subject, The Story of the
First Christmas. On Sunday
morning Mr.. Elwood will speak on
the subject, The True Spirit of
Christmas, and in the evening the
subject will be, Neglected Fire
sides " Mr. Elwood requests all
those attending to give something
for the poor.
The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-12-16
Novel Christmas Present

Is a guarantee income policy back
ed by $50, 100000. 1t protects your
family if you die, saves your money
If you live and provides stated in
come after a term of years so YOU
can buy your future presents. Call
to-day. Vandever & Follensbee,
room 404, Equitable Building.
The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-12-16
MORTGAGE FOR A MILLION
West End Trust Company of Philadelphia
Finances the Nandegrift Line.


Finances the Nandegrift Line.
In the office Of Walter Hibberd, Re
corder of Deeds, oil West Chester, a
mortgage for a million Of dollars has
| just been filed. 1t is giveo by the
West Chester, keunettand;Wiming-
ton Railway Company to the West
End Trust Company, OF Philadelphia.
! Thomas B. Hal 10 president OF the
railway and Horace A. Duan OF the
Trust Com pany.
Among those who are on the inside
OF financial Issues, it is said that
the West End tTruSt Company has
been for some time backing the
West Chester, Kennctt and Whining
ton Company, better known as the
Vandegrift line, and this same
Trust Company is the financial sup.
port of the West Chester Street
Railway Company's lines known as
the Tennis system.
1t is said that no particular signi.
ticance regarding peace overtures
may DC reg gardsd as present in the
negotiations, for the reason that the
West Eod Trust Company finances
many lines, and makes a specially
OF handling trolley bonds. Therefore
although the VandegrItt and Ten MS
lines have the same financial su pport
they may Continue to qUarrelas here
tofore.
Looking into the distance, how.
ever, it seems likely that the time
will come, according to the trend Of
popular movements, when all the
trolley lines in the country will sbe
under one vast management. and
will be conducted IN harmony with
the steam roads Then will come a
period when freight and eminent
domain privileges will be general.
"But the thing we want at pres
ent. saws patron, us plenty of
roads and long ride for nickle.
The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-12-16
TO MERGE THE
CITY TROLLEYS
Interstate Railway Company
Absorbs Wilmington City
> And Peoples Lines.
ARRANGING The Big DEAL
City Railways Will be Oper-
ated Under One Manage
ment and Will be Great
! ly Improved.

! The Interstate Railway Com
pany, chartered at Trenton las
week with capital of $40, 900, 900,
will absorb the Wilmington City
Railway Company and the Peoples
Railway of this city. lit is under
stood that the transfer will be made
In Philadelphia tomorrow.
Official information bearing on
the merging Of the local rival con-
Germs was made this morning,
although it is understood the deal
has been Oh for three weeks.
1t will bring to a close pleasant
1rivaly for the trolley business of the
'city which has been in progress
since the Peoples Company laid it's
tracks throughout the city two
years ago.
The Peoples Company will fig ure
most prominently in the deal. 1t
has been controlled by the Dobsons
of Philadelphia whose lines there
have been absorbed by the United
Power and Transportation Com
pany which owns the Wilmington
City Railway Company and WHICH
has been bought by the Interstate
Company.
Ills un Iet,-ool til, It tbs Peoples
Company witi get one anl half mil
tlion dollars for their. property AMI
franchises.
The plan of the new owners is to
70 %hn cifxy Inao ,,nIap nrn
management, thus reducing the ex-
pense of the business here to more
than one half the present figures.
The Wilmington City Comgany's
new power house on the Brandy
wine will generate all the power
used and great improvements in the
general service will be introduced
next year.
In addition to the local lin es the
Interstate Co mpany now owns the
Delaware Company and Philadel-
phia, the Holmesburg, Tacony aud
Frankford, the Lebanon Valley, the
Schuylklll Valley, the Roxsboro,
Chestnut Hill gnd Norristown, the
Trenton, the United of Reading the
Wilkesbarre and Wyoming Valley,
the Wilmington and Chester. 1t
has interests in the Citizens Elec-
trio Light and Power Company of
Delaware county, Pa, the Edison
Company of Lebanon and it recent
ly organized a company to furnish
light and power to Reading and
Berks county towns The Will
mington City Electric Company will
be absorbed later.
1t was impossible this afternoon
to get in connection with any Of the
Offices of the local companies. Spots
wood Garland, president of tho
Peoples Railway, was in New York
but at his homo it was said that the
merger Of the lines was to be brought
about
William S. Hilles counsel for the
Peoples Company, refused 10
talk on the subject other than to
say that the con soldation papers had
not been drawn up.
Richard W. Crooks. and c. Regi-
maid Van Trump, superintendent
of the lines could not be reached.
1t was understood later that rep
rssentatives of the Interstate Com
pany would go to Dover this after
noon to incorporate the companies
under Della ware law.
The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-12-16

The damage suit of Eva Szyman-
ski VS.. +. Blumenthal and Company
was resumed in Superior Court this
morning. The entire morning was
taken up by hearing the testimony
of one witness, aud by the tilts of
the opposing counsel. The case will
be continued this afternoon.
The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-12-16

Fred. S. Goodwin of New York,
one of the international secretaries
of the Young Men S Christian Asso-
citation, and formerly state secretary
of New York, is expected in this
city on January IL, for conference
with members of the local associa-
ton on religious work. Mr.. Good
man Is co.laborer with Fred. B.
Smith.
The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-12-16
Civil Service Examination

The civil service commission an.
nounces that examinations will he
held ia this city as follows: January
20, magazine attendant at a salary
OF s. per day; January 27, steward
and storekesper in the United States
penltentlary scrvice at salary OF
5000, and for medical clerk at a
salary OF 5000 to 81. 900 a year.
The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-12-16
Chitauqua Library Social.

The Norway G. T. l.. convened at
the home of Mrs Heester Ring on
Thursday evening.
The President opened the meet
ing by reading the 10th chapter, Acts.
The Superintendent Of Young
Womans Work, reported Il number
of garments made for distribu-
tion. Sara c. Satterthuart read
an interesting article after which
adj iournment was made.
The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-12-16
THIRD STREET BRIDGE.
Fuse Burned Out And Structure Has to be
Turned by Hand.

Fuse Burned Out And Structure Has to be
Turned by Hand.
Third street bridge was out Of
service this morning. Last night a
fuse burned out aQd early this
morning second blew out thus
crippIiog the structure. The bridge
was turned on far enough to allow
pedestrians to cross but cars and
teams we're not allowed on it.
The bridge was turned by hand
to allow boats to pass up and down
the creek. The cars of the South
Wilmington line, the New Castle
and Delaware City lines, run as far
as the bridge and then transfer the
passengers to those ON the other
si'le. Electricians are new repair
ing the structure.
The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-12-16
NOT INJURED BUT DRUNK,

Early this morning workman at
Iodd's Cut found Harry Murphy ly-
Ing along the railroad tracks there.
AS he seemed to be unconscious he
was put In car and taken to the
Landlilh station where the Phoenix
ambulance was waiting. 1t was
thought the man had been struck by
q train and was seriously injured but
upon investigation by the ambulance
crew it was asccrtained that he Was
simply intoxicated.
The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-12-16

Lawyers are queer people. The
majority OF them are long on law,
but many are certainly short on
rnathemati cS. The latter class
sometimes spring some peculiar
things on the courts. For instan CO,
in Il bill OF particulars attached to
anarr filed in a case to come be-
tore Superior Court appe ears the
item ITO one half OF thirteen ducks
1925" 10 it ny wonder we laugh?
The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-12-16
LODGE WOMEN ENTERTAINED.

LODGE WOMEN ENTERTAINED.
An enjoyable social was given b y
the members of Brandywine Lodge,
No. 18, l. O. o. F., and their WON on
friends last Friday evening in til cir
hull on the Highlands. The Tan ko-
panikum Musical Club was pros ent.
Members of the lodge also contripu-
ted to the ey ening's entertainment,
after which supper was served.
The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-12-16
CAR STRUCK COAL..WAGON

Overturned Vehicle And Spread Its Pre-
cious Contents On Elsmere Road.
A car on the Brandyw wine Springs
line of the Peoples Railway struck
end upset coal wagon in ElSm ere
yesterday afternoon. The wagon
was loaded with pea coal which it
was delivering TO the home OF John
Maxwell, 1t had been tilted to
allow the coal to slide out when the
car struck it and turned it COM
pietely over. The aceiden hap.
pened at 5 O'Clock and it was 8
O'Clock before the drive OF the
wagon had gathered up all the pea
coal that had been scattered over
the ground.
The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-12-16
OBITUARY.

George V, Cloud, aged " years.
died last night at the home 0, his
grandparents Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Hooten, 24O5 West SeCoud street.
from stomach troubis after a brief
Illness.
Sarah A. Foulk, widow OF Thomas
S. FouIk, died at 81 Poplar treet
yesterday from general debility.
Hertuneral viii take place on Thurs
day.
The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-12-16

Five new day coaches for the
Norfolk and Western Railroad Com
pany were shipped by the Harlan
d lollingsworth Company this
afternoon. They arc the last of Il
consignment of twenty-five for the
company.
The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-12-16
DRIVER KILLED
AT FOLSOM

The B. & o. train which left
PhIlade lphia yesterday afternoon
at 500 o'clock, struck Team at
Folsom last evening, killing the
driver James Long Of Philadelphia.
Several Wilmingtonians, who
we're on the train, helped to pick
up the dead mau. Ouly porto rs
of the body were found.
The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-12-16

High Art Calender free at Heroy's.
The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-12-16
New Company Chartered.

The Delaware Corporation Com
pany to-day sent to the Secretary of
State articles Of incorporation for
the Southern Construction and En-.
gineering Company with capital
stock OF $780, 900. fully paid in. The
company will construct railways, rail-
roads. bridges, and yiaducts in the
South,
The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-12-16
Found Dead In Her HOn,e

SYRACUSE. n. Y, Dec. 16.-Mrs.
Eliza Jones, aged ninety years, was
found dead at her home here, Her late
husband, DR.. Samuel Jones, was q
member of the house of representatives
prior TO the civil war, and her father.
James II. Lawrence, was a justice Of
the supreme court In this state