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Evening journal., 1903-12-15
GERMANS ELECT OFFICERS
An Interesting Meeting Held at Ger
man Hall Last Niaht.

At the annual meeting Of tho German
Library Association and the Delaware
slenEcrbund last evening at German
Hail. She following ofhctrs were clectcd
President, Ludwig Mcichoir; vice nrcsi-
dent, Charles J. liafner: secretary Fred.
w. Hess. financial secretary, Joseph l..
Adams, treasurer, John Wolf. directors.
Joseph u. Adams Bernard Bcstc. John
Fell. Charles J. IIafner Herman IIanf
Arthur Gorrss. Wiilam Coenncr. George
kslmbacher Frank KrasiCl. Ludwig
M.lohoir Parl sicnke. John Wolf and
Fred. W. Heisz.
Six of the directors we're chosen from
tho library association and six from The
DeaVg-rc S1ougerhund. The thirteenth
member Of the board is Frederick w.
Hciss. lie belongs TO both organizations.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
EIGHT FALL HEIR TO
UNEXPECTED FORTUNE
Litwiles, Family of Bloom
burg. Pa, Get Valuable
Philadelphia Estate

WilResbarre. Pa. Dec. Is. - News
comes from Bloomsbury TO the effect
that a large fortune has been left in
Philadelphia. IN which the estate Of
Mrs. Henry Litwiler. OF Roaring
Brook Columbia county. Is directly in
terested. which may result IN leaving
comfortable fortune for each OF eight
children who survive her. II is said
that the first information that the fam.
fly had Of this wealth came with let
ter from the Philadelphia and Reading
Railroad company 70 Mrs. Henry Lit.
wiler. ia which the railroad company
asked to release some property In Phil
adelphia belonging to the Hohcher es-
tate. of which Mrs. Litwiler was a lin.
cal descendant. The property In ques.
tion is located on Broad street. Phils.
delphia. and is valued at $500 600. Mrs.
Litwller died some time ago. aud the
letter was opened by her son Edward,
who at once took steps to establish
rights to the property Il Is expected
that their interests will be looked az
ter by Ex-Governor Robert =. Pat
tison. The probabilities are that
when their rights are established thes
will not agree TO releasing the land
but Will insist upon a sale.
Together with the son Edward there
are the following brothers and sisters
William W.. Frank H.. Stephen /.
Mrs j. r. Blass, Mrs Amanda Linder
muth. Mrs. Jacob Turnbach, all o
Roaring Greek township. Their inter
ests are one-eighth Of all the estate
which would bring to each the com
Portable fortune Of s62.500.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
MARYLAND NEWS NOTES
e Rev. 7. E. Martindale Asked to
Serve Second Year at Elkton.

level J. Taylor was appointed yester-
as postmaster at Beaver Run.
!. L. Thomas was yesterday confirmed
the United States Senate as postmaster
Clestertown.
he Rev. Thomas Z. AIartindalo has beer
zed TO serve a second year as pastor OF
! E.keon NJ. T.. Church.
katlng on the susqushlnna River at
1T Deposit Is excellent. Not since 1SS;
3 the river frozen over so early.
he First National Bank of North East
emily chartered with a capital stock OF
900. began business yesterday.
brown crow Is on exhibition ai
orgc c. O.dham's store In Port De-
81, the bird having been shot by Myror
ller.
cell County Commissioners at Elkton
Sterday elected Joshua Clayton, Of Elk
b counsel; A. A. Brown. janitor and c.
Abrahams. of Woodlawn. trustee for
Poor and Insane.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
Washington Holiday Tour Via Pennsyl
vania Railroad.

December q has been selected as The
date for the Personally Conducted Hoi-
day Tour of the Pennsylvania Railroad 10
Washington. This tour will cover a period
OF three days. anording ample time to v.s.
IL all the principal points OF interest," al
the National Capital. including the Con-
greSslonal Library and the new Corcoran
Art Gallery. Rate, covering railroad trans
portation for the round trip and hotel ac-
commodations. 1890 or si0.5O from Tren-
ton; sll.5o or 500 from Philadelphia, and
proportionate rates from other points, &c
cording no hotel selected. Rates cover ac-
commodations at hotel for two days
Special sido trip to Mount Vernon.
All tickets good for ten days, VIII
special hotel rates after expiration Of no.
tel coupon.
For itineraries and fun information ap
ply 10 Ticket Agents. OF address Geo. W
Boyd. General Passenger Agent, Broae
cA~--< s7------~ H~1A~SAlnh.a
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
SECRETARY SHAW TO SPEAK
viii Deliver Address at Peirce's School,
Philadelphia.

Hon. Leslie NJ. Shaw. Secretary Of
the Treasury. viii make his first pub
lie appearance in Philadelphia, at the
Academy Of Music, Friday evening,
December IS. when he viii deliver an
address 70 the graduates OF the 3Sth
class OF Peirce School. Mr.. Shaw is
considered one Of the brainiest men Of
President Roosevelts cabinet, and as
he has never been heard upon a Phila-
delphia platform, the Peirce School
commencement on Friday will doubt
less attract many Philadelphians who
are anxious TO hear the famous cabinet
officer ana former Governor Of Iowa.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
BrideeviIIe

Special to the Evening Journal.
Bridgeville. Dec. 15.-Colonel II. w.
Viven has been sojourning in Philadel-
phia.
Z. E. Ward has returned from a trip
TO Philadelphia and Wilmington.
Frank Jones Of Georgetown was a
recent visitor.
julius and Melvin Wheatley of Reli-
ance, Nd, spent Sunday with Bridge
vile friends.
II. L. Cannon has returned from an
extended visit to New York State.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. c. Short of George
town were recent visitors.
Branche Wainwright of Seaford was
a recent visitor.
j. G. Thawley Of Laurel spent sun
day in town.
The Rev. William r. Mowbray was a
Greenwood visitor yesterday.
Miss Sallie Rawlins was the guest
Of Wilmington friends recently.
Mrs. johnson. Of Harrington. is be-
ing entertained by her daughter. Mrs
William r. Mowbray.
Mrs. William Ward has been visiting
her daughter, Mrs William Richard
son of Milford.
Mrs. Florence Wiley Of Seaford was
Bridgeville visitor on Monday
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
Garrick Theatre.

Diana, the mirror queen, is the dis
tinct feature Of the bill at Dockstader's
Garrick Theatre this week AS a spec
tacular production il is a long ways in
advance of anything of the kind ever
seen in Wilmington. The act comes
here direct from Berlin, Germany. Win
ter Garden Theatre. Williams. Car
mody and Williams. in a comedy
sketch; Peter Baker. a comedian and
singer and monologist all combined;
and Hubert Duvea, the well-known
Boston artist, contribute three excellent
numbers. Fuller and Rose; the Kel-
cey Sisters in accentric comedy sing
ing and dancing. and William Robbyns
and Lydia Trenannon In a beautiful
singing act are among those who con-
tribute to the weeks entertainment.
THE Great Train Robbery" as produced
by Edison's marvellous Kinetograph
continues to be a feature. Perform
ances at theGarrick this week are for
the benefit OF the Delaware Hospital
fund.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
spaIdina's oHieisI AthIetIo Almanac

spalding's Official Athletic Almanac
for 1904 has just been published in the
Spalding's Athletic Library series. AS
in previous years, the almanac has
been edited by J. f. Sullivan, secretary
of the Amateur Athletic Union. which
is a guarantee that no record is ac-
cepted that has not been officially al
lowed by proper authorities. The illus
trations form prominent feature of
the book and consist of half-tone pic-
lures of leading athletic teams and in
dividual athletes. Spalding's Athletic
Almanac will be sent to any address
in the United States or Canada upon
receipt of ten cents by the American
Sports Publishing Company. Is and Is
Park Place. New York.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CELEBRATE
Seventh Anniversary Observed at the
Clubhouse Last Niaht.

The scvon-h anniversary Of Santa Mario
Council knights OF Columbus was cclc-
bratsd IN an appropriate manner at tho
clubhouse, Tenth and King streets last
night. There was an excellent musical
and VOCAL program early in the evening
by members OF the council assisted by per-
formers from the Garrick Theatre.
AT ;he dinner which followed. one h.
dred occupied seats at the festive boar
Peter A. Horty was toastmaster ar
speeches were made by the following:
NJ. ID. Murphy, Peter J. Ford. Jane
Megary. Councilman Daniel W. Lynch
Councilman ]. +. McCanerty. John J
Raskob. John ]. Cassidy John A. Lengoi
John T. McCracken and President OF
Council Francis J. McNulty.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
BAILlFF RECEIVED A SHOCK
Charles Smith Knocked Down and Out
BY Electric Current.

Banin Charles Smith received an eicc.
tric shock in the corridor OF the County
Court House yesterday morning, which
knocked him down and out for o feD
minutes. Smith WAS scrubbine sho wash.
boards and walls OF the corridor with q
lbig sponge, when the accident happened
There are several iron pipes Just oufsld,
the entrance SO tho Recorder OF Deeds OF.
lhces carrying electric wires and it wa.
when tho bailim rubbed ahe wet sponge
over tho insulating pipes. Hhat Ge received
the shock.
Although the shock was severe FOR Che
time. Smith soon revived and treated the
.eNpcricnce as "a joke.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
WEDDING
CARDS OUT
WHmiDgto ton Man to Wed
Chicago Girl
Another Christmas Week
Dance-Ofhef Social
Happenings

Invitations have been received for
the wedding OF Miss Mabel Violet Sher-
man. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George
+. sherman, Of Chicago. and Charles
a. Buell., Of No. 1910 Wawasett street,
this city.
The ceremony will take place on
December %, at 1890 o'clock noon. at
No. 1905 Prairie avenue. Chicago. AZ
ter a wedding trip extending over a
couple of weeks. they will return to
this city. Mr.. Buell. is superintendent
Of the billing department Of the Re-
pauno Chemical Company.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
READY FOR CONTRACTS
New Dredging Company Joins Local
Board Of Trade.

The Wilmington Dredging Company re-
Gently chartered under qhe iavs Of De'a.
ware with d capital stock OF $4,000. has
been received as a member Of the Bonr1
Of Trade. This company has purchased
the Atlas Dredging Company with all its
effects and Will do contracting work Of
every description.
The officers OF the new concern are:
President, Frank A. Furst; vlce-presi-
dent. Thomas II. Savery. and John NJ.
Sheehan, secretary and treasurer. The d.
|reoiors are Frank A. Furst. Thomas IL.
Savery, John +. Daley. Frederick W.
Feldner John W. Lawson, Jr. The main
Office is In the Pusey and Jones building
aa the foot Of Poplar street.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
IMPROVEMENTS AT DOVER
amerous Ones Made BY Psnnsylvania
Railroad at That Point.
Special 70 The Evening journal.

-lcNidi 70 ANt Evening journal.
Dover. Dec. 15.-By the end of this
week the double track along the sys-
itcm of the Delaware Railroad win be
= thorough working order from Dover
20 Wilmington.
The railroad officials have made great
improvements to their State capital
property A new water tower has been
erected for southbound trains. y plat
form several feet in length has been
constructed so that southbound pas.
sengers may alight from the trains
with ease. Yesterday large gang OF
section men were engaged in putting
gravel along the new tracks.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
To Winter in California
Special to Tho Evening Journal.

IlI| ? TII-IIN
Dover. Dec. 15.--Willhm Salisbury, a
we.l-lnown Dover citizen. accompanied
by his wife. left yesterday afternoon for
Los Angeles and other southern califor-
MIA points where they will stay the winter
and probably for a longer period. Mr..
and Mrs. salisbury spent the winter
there two years ago. Mr.. Salisbury Is a
well-known capitalist and the editor Of
ihe Delawarean.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
DIED.

.DRENNEN.-In Philadelphia, JONI
Drennen, son Of Joseph and the H. 4
Rachel A. Bowen. aged 80 years.
Funeral from his fathers home. Nefs-
ark, Del, on Tuesday. December 15.fai
IL o'clock. Interment at EllSton. Md.
O'NEILA--In this city on December Ia
1903, Patrick O'Neil. aged IS yearA.
Funeral from the residence OF thi.
nephew. John O'Neil. 1909 West S|ev.
enth street, on Wednesday morning a
? o'clock High mass at St. Pauls r
c. Church. Interment at Cath4dra
lcsnstarx.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
xmas Cold Paint Eres-

We want more families to become
familiar with the very good qualities OF
our Hygeia Furniture Polish. and TO
that end we will offer for Wednesday
a package Of Favorite Gold Paint free
with a bottle Of the Hygeia Polish. we
are daily being praised on account OF
this excellent furniture polish and we
win give to the first so callers one 25
cent package Of the Gold Paint free
with a 25 cent bottle OF the polish.
James NJ. Bryan. No. 107 West Eighth
street.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
Washington Camp Smoker.

An enjoyable smoker was held last
SIT py Washington Camp No. Is. p.
@nA. The speakers were F. e. Stees
Fniladelphia. national secretary:
a)or X M. j. Reed of Philadelphia.
lster OF forms, and ]. X. Mcbride. Of
ester district president of Delaware
UNITY. Selections were furnished by
e Washburn Mandolin and Guitar
ub. Refreshments were served.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
DIVORCES GRANTED
Eight DEGREES Signed by Judges Of su.
perior Court.

The following DEGREES Of divorce have
ben granted by the judges in Superior
Court during the present term:
Sarah Elizabeth Conway VS.. Harry
Conaway; Theresa D. Rose VS.. George
NJ. Rose; Cora Elizabeth Seaton VS..
William c. Seaton; Bessie NJ. Talley
VS.. George F. Talley; William w. smith
VS.. Madeline Smith; Alice Ruth VS.. Ed
win Winfield Ruth; John L. Friclx VS..
Jennie Frick; Bessie c. Gouert VS.. Os-
car o. Gouert, Jr.
Benjamin F. Downs vs.. Mabel NJ.
Downs.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
Poisoned While KiIlino Hoo.

New Castle, Dec. 15.-Noah Higgins.
who has leased the famous old IIaro's
Corner Hotel, is suffering from severe
case Of b,ood-poisoning. received while
killing hogs about ten days ago. He cut
his left hand slightly, and Saturday his
hand and arm swelled to four times dheir
natural size.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
228-23O KING STREET
HELP FOR DovER's POOR
Congregation Of Wesley Church Ar
ranges For Donation.
SPECIAL to ihs EvenIng Journal.

Special TO the Evening Journal.
Dover, Dec. l5.-rhc congrs gallon OF
Wesley NJ. +. Church viii give the poor
of This city a donation consisting Of
groceries. vegetables and clothing All
donations Will be carried TO the class room
az the church and from dherc they vii
DO distributed from wagons Christmas
week.
Last year the donlilons were so grea
that both of the large class rooms Of
Wesley Church were crowded and it tool
several teams and scores of heipens to dis.
tribute che goods
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
Bank pefaulter Pleads GUILTY.

Trenton, n. j.. Dec. 15.--James NJ.
Edge, the defaulting Paterson bank tel
Ter. pleaded guilty IN the United States
District Court. and will be sentenced
next Monday. Edge was recently ar
rested after an absence from Paterson
Of nearly a year. His pecuIatioas
amounted TO nearly 100000.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
S. II. STATS.
HANDKERCHIEFS

Handkerchiefs always make an ap-
propriate, and at the same time a most
useful holiday gift.
All-linen Hemstitched Handkerchiefs
for men and women, 1915 and 25c. and
pn up. Different width hens.
Initial Handkerchiefs for men and
women. 1915 and 25c. Neat letters
Initial HandSerchiefs for children,
three for 25c.; IN fancy box
Women's Linen embroidered Hand
kerchiefs. 12kc, l5c. 25c. s5c. soc, soc.
i5c, Si.00. Si.25. and on up. The daint-
Test we have ever shown.
Children's Haudkerchiefs, Sc. 70c,
f2isc. 1sc and 25c.
Extra size Handkerchiefs for men
and women.
Squares for trimming with lace--7.
and II inch- Plain and embroidered.
Sheer and fine.
All purchases amounting 70 soc and
over win be nicely boxed
HANDKERcHlEF BOXES.
APRONS.
Ladies' Aprons OF plain white lawn
and India linen; fancy Swiss enibroid-
cred Aprons; others with tuclSs and in
sertion. A wide range OF prices.
Waitresses Aprons and Caps
Gingham Aprons
Children's Aprons
Napkins and Tray Covers.
Sideboard Covers.
4O5MarketSt. 4O4 Shipley St.
Open Evenings.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
HIah Bid For ManteI.

New Castle. Dec. l5.-~The tearing out
of a colonial building 175 years old has
aroused much interest among lovers OF
The antique. John Rics sold to Thomas
Keilum, mantel from the building the
woodwork Of which is hand-carvod. The
purcnasen Thomas Kellum later refused
s125 for 1t.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
AN IMPORTANT SUI
May Establish President in Kent
Msaisterisl Courts.
spsolal to nc EvenlnF Journal.

Dover Dec. l5.-NhaL promises 20 be
an Important sui. and which may estab-
lish a precedent in Kent county magis-
terial counts, was brought before aiacds-
irate Wood yesterday afternoon when
Anderson Melvin entered suit against
Emery sco-ten, a weii-known farmer, for
labor TO the amount OF s2Oo. Melvin Gains
that be worked for Scottcn for two years
and Understood Scotch 70 say thar he
would pay him at the end OF tihe second
year and m the meantime give Melvin his
board and clothing. The suit will be Wig
orously fought by attorneys.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
4O4ShipIey St.
Open Evenings.
HARD BLOW FOR
ENGINEER DAVIS
Continued From First rose-
Mr.. Garrct. moved ihat the change be
made ana che motion WIS adopted
Artesian Wells Again Discussed.

George rfinlr the Camd.n. \. J.. arr
tesian We'll expert appeared before the
board ana again asserted his ability 60
aupply Wilmington With a sufficient sup
ply az pure wgter BY means of sinking
wells. lIe invited fhc board TO vi-,t she
water plant az Camden. which DC Installed
several years ago. but no action was
taken.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
TO Give a Dance

Mrs. Oscar r. Jackson has issued in
vhations for small dance in honor Of
her daughter, Anna d VIII take place on
Tuesday evening. December % at the
jackson home, No. 1901 Market street.
this city
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
Letters Granted.

Register Of Wills Bach yesterday
granted letters testamentary on the es-
tate of Christiana Harrison 10 Mary e.
Dillman. and letters of administration
were granted on the estate OF Edwin
Roach 70 Matte Roach.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
Finqer CAUGHT In Tu1nt.hie

BY catching his finger IN the turn-table
at the old roundhouse IL the Pennsyl-
vania railroad yesterday, Charles jean
del. Of No. as Madison street. had 10
have finger amputased. Detective Jones
attended tho injur-' az the Emergency
Hospital.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
candldats Eor lsvx cnurt.

James II. Morris, formerly a member
of city Council from rhe Eighth ward
has announced his candidacy for the Re-
publican nomination for member Of ghe
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
RaIIway %. Makss Improysmsns..

The Peoples Railway Company Is IN
stalling at its power house an additional
generator and q number Of other improve
mems. The company now has six gener-
aeors and engines and VIII be able to take
care Of travel next summer no matter
how heavy & may be.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
THEATRICAL NOTES

Isabel Irving appeared In The Crisis"
az the Opera House last night and the
audience. though not lar~e. was very an
prcciativo of the cxcc.le work OF The
star and hor support. This is the rl1y in
which James *. Iiackolt, the actor-nan-
ager appeared here last season. and Miss
Irving IS under his management. She IS
always arrstc and her work as Virginia
Carvo was dainty and enjoyable. Her
support was all that could be desired and
included Wiiford North as Stephen Brico
the part played by Mr. Hackett: Charles
Lamb as George Whpple; Thomas A.
Han as Colonel Carved. and Jacques Mar
tin as Hopper. Tho play Is finely mounted
Joseph sanuey, a years old, probably
the youngest star now before the public
is playing an engagement at the Lyceum
Theatre. lie pomr1ys the part Of Ned
Nimb.e in From Rags 10 Riches" with
an understanding and finish that are mar
velous when HIS extreme youth Is consid-
cred. The pay Itself. the latsst work Of
Charles Taylor is ono OF the strongest
and most evenly balanced which has ap-
peared at the theatre this scason. and Is
deliberately mounted. Theo. Tchrwald as
EDWARD montgomery, is ono OF inc blSt
characters seen here this season. Laura
Santley as Bella Is strong In this part
Alaude Clifton as 'Flossio" Neds sister
Is good and deserves especial mention for
her work. William Norris as Albert
Cooper. Anna Risher as Gertrude. give
good support.
The attraction will be at the Lyccum
shis snd tomorrow afternoons and nights.
Because OF the big demand for tickets
for ''The Rogers Brothers in London." ="
Manager Bayls announces that aicke.s
ordered by telephone positively will not be
held longer than tonight.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
Hayden-McCoy

Miss Bessie Mccoy, OF Odessa and
Abrlm Hayden. Of this city. were mar
ried today. The ceremony took place in
the Methodist Episcopal Church IN Mid
dletown and was performed by the Rev.
G. p. Wyatt.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
EauaI suffraae cIub to Meet.

The Newport Equal Suffrage Club
will hold its monthly meeting at Mrs.
Mary ID. Green's on Wednesday after
noon, December 16, at 3 o'clock
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
Woodward & Bro, sos Market s.,

Sell Butchers Saws. Knives, cleavers,
Hog Scrapers, Scales, Lard Presses.
Meat Cutters, Block Scrappers. Scrap
pie Pans.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
Woodward & Bro, 303 Market ST.

Sell Mrs. Potts Irons. Clothes Wiring.
ers. Carpet Sweepers. Bird Cages, Food
Choppers, Christmas Tree Holders
Fine Scissosa-. Ta>1 cil.-->--. 1x--a--->
Evening journal., 1903-12-15

Woodward q Bro, sos Market ST.
Sen MIX Cans. Milk Pans. Milk Pals.
Milk Strainers, Scrapple Pans. CAL
vanized Buckets, Mechanical Toys.
Hardware.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
The Market SQUARE Char.

A very popular. for .. put up in
small boxes 25s. so cents. Durstein.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
wooduard a sro., so3 Market St.

Sell Tee and Roller skates. Air Rifles.
Loaded shells, Revciycfs. Cartridges,
Bowling Balls. Ten Pins, Hardware.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15

Clarence Vernon, who has been
travelling through the West for his
health. is expected home this week.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15

Mrs. Belle johnson has returned to
Marcus Hook after a visit to Wilmington
friends.
Captain Plumley. A. C. Everson, Jr..
David Hardy and Frank Larxin of
Marcus Hook and Joseph Mcclure and
Mr. Show, of Darby. who have been on
weeks cunning trip in New Castle
county, have returned to their homes.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
New Water Plant slte.

commuricaiian was received from
Levy Couriman Phicmma Chandler sug-
gestirg that the board IN deciding upon
site for Bis waiter plant take into con-
sideration a tract Of land at Green Hil
on the kcnnett turnpike. He said THAT
this site was one Of the several favor
ably looked UPON 90 years ago when the
Old reservoir at Tenth and Market streets
was moved. lie thought It would be best
70 give up the idea Of locating the pater
plant on the Weldln farm and select an.
stead, the one s'a fa,iasrs -of 7iire s.Sfzs' sls
cided upon as natural logical site FOR "a
water supply (meanlng the site at Green
HID Mr.. Chandler further said thar h,.
reason Of its high elevation a basin an
Grcen Hil could take walter from Red
Clay creek as well az the Brand,1ydnc.
He contends that when one stream Is
muddy the other Is usually clear. TBe
further said that Red Clay creek is free
from contamination by mills and factories
and s known 10 be pure.
Wants More Salary.
Tho matter OF salary for CHIEF En-
gineer LeIsgn was brought up bv Mr.
Ford. Pc said that when Mr.. I,elsen was
elected chiof engineer OF the depsrt-
mnt it was understood that he was 10
receive an annual salary OF s,Coo. but has.
up 70 tho present time. been receiving
only $500. Mr.. beisen said n5t he was
engiged at salary OF S1ioo 10 act AZ
consulting cnginecr IN the construction Of
the new water plant and az the time was
drawing 500 from The Park Commission.
When he was elected chief engineer of
tho Water Department. he said he re-
signed his position as engineer for the
Park Commission and understood .hat he
was 60 receive $500 from the water D.
pertinent
Mr.. Glrrcit asked how much air. Bond
had received as engineer OF the Water
Commission ana was told S.in. on his
motion action was deferred and whatever
agreement the board reached. ahe salary
decided upon would date from january ).
lie said be was willing that Mr. Lessen
should bo paid Tor bis services. but want
ed 20 acquain- himself las to the sa'iries
paid by other clles TO persons holdinr
similar positions.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15

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