Evening journal., 1903-02-28
GOSSIP ABOUT
SOME PEOPLE

Jack Stirlith has some OF the finest
specimens of bull dogs in the city and
Is lover of these animals His dogs
have taken blue ribbons at some OF the
best bench Shows in the country.
Bailiff McNabb. of City Council, has
by his courtesy and willing spirit,
gained the friendship of all the mem
bers Of that body His harmless cracks
at the expense of city officials cause as
much amusement to the victim OF the
joke as the listeners.
Milk Inspector McEvilly, whose term
Oh Office will soon expire has performed
his duties since his appointment in a
conscientious manner and deserves
much credit It Is a common occur
renee to see him at o'clock in the
morning In the performance OF his
work.
Billy Heal, the veteran policeman,
who celebrated the list anniversary of
his birth yesterday, was the recipient
OF many congratulations from his
friends. Should anything serious hap
pen to the old man there would be a
sorrowful lot Of blue coats In this city.
Although up in years, Captain Evans,
Of the police department, can still
dance waltz with the best of them.
AT the recent reception Of the Washing
ton Fire Company he demonstrated tho
fact beyond doubt.
Ex-Chief Sasse, of the Wilmington
Fire Depai tment is a poet of some abil-
It,. His recent effort, a verse includ-
ing all the fire companies in this city
has received much favorable comment.
Henry G.. Kurtz is recognized by
many local bowling critics as the best
all around bowler in the city. Mr..
Kurtz some years ago conducted bowl
ing alleys in the South and is a great
lover OF the sport
John NAPLES the porter at the p. &
K. depot is one of the most expert
amateur photographers in the city. He
has taken many unique and curious
pictures and is constantly experiment.
Ing with chemicals and paper. He has
discovered many secrets about the art
which he employs in making his pic
lures.
Charles Bird, who has charge of the
Wilmington Transfer Company's office
French street station is possibly one Of
the most popular men about the station
with the travelling public. He seems to
consider it a pleasure to be of aid TO
those travelling and many women are
given assistance by him every day.
IL would be difficult matter to find a
more jovial man than James Mulligan.
sWitchman OF the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company at Seventh street. He
numbers his friends by the hundred
ana always has good story to tell.
pennsylvania Railroad Detective
Joyce is The right man in the right
place. He is constantly on the alert
ana 1t Is safe to say that the companv's
interests will not suffer if he can pre-
vent II.
Richard q. Cooper Is recognized
among his fellow members of the bar
as an authority ON indictments. He il
often consulted in This line by other
members of the abr.
Howard T. Wallace, president of the
Diamond State Steel Company. is
known among his friends as a great
lover OF horses Mr.. Wallace owns sew
eral fast horses, and is often seen exer-
cising them at Wawaset Park. He is a
/, prominent member of the Gentlemen g
Driving Park Association.
Alfred Gawthrop. president OF the
I Gawthrop and Brother Company.
, plumbers and gas-fitters, is one of the
most widely-known men in Whining
. ton, on account of his connections with
d various public institutions. He is
president of the Young Mems Christian
Association. trustee Of Ferris Indus
trial School. president Of the Citizens
Association. and also a prominent
member of the Second Baptist Church.
Resident Judge William Corbit Sprl-
e ance is the oldest member of the New
= CASTLE county bar. He was admitted TO
e the bar in 1855. Judge Spruance is still
very active man, and is held in the
highest esteem by all members of the
bar.
Ladies, clean your kid gloves with
the Dry Cleaner. Il is not a liquid;