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Evening journal., 1907-12-10
NAMED OFFICERS;
ATE RABBIT PIE

Members Of the Phoenix Fire Comuapv
met last night and h,ld their semi-annual
nomination for offc srs and incidentally
enjoyed a rabbit and guinea potpie lunch
which was concoctedl from rabbits killed
by James f. Stafford, a member of the
company and presented 10 the members
bv him.
Nominations made We're as follows:
President. David J. AIeCmlin; vice-presi-
dent Samuel Thompson; secretary. w.
l.. Callahan; treasurer, Louis C. Wied-
enman; director for one year Joseph c.
Hyndman, James +. Stafford. Edward l..
Kern, Francis G. scltau; fire recorder. W..
r. Callahan; trustee for Is months. Zone
to be elected Joseph c. Hyndman, VIII
liam Thompson; Ambulance driver. r.
Frank McCullin; enisine driver. james ].
Patterson; truck sdriver George Nc
Cracken' tillerman, John ]. Mulvey: as
slstant engineers, Fuancis G. Scheu. John
zebley The election,will be held ont jan
uaryn4
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
TO MARK STATES
HISTORIC SPOTS
Monuments for LeweS Settle
ment and General Dag
wOrthy'S Grave
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special 70 THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del. Dec. io-Governor Lea
presided yesterday at joint meeting
Of the two large commissions appoint-
ed to spenl $1,000 in erecting two monn-
ments over historic spots in the State
OF Delaware. the first to mark the arau
settlepent Of Delaware by while ooion~
lists. at Lewes: tho second to rnark tho
resting place OF General John Dag-
worthy. at Prince Georges Church.
two miles southeast OF Dagsboro Both
monuments win be constructed with-
out delay. probably in time for unveii-
ing on washington's Birthday.
The General Dagworiny commission
appointed Henry c. Conrad. of VIII
ininEton George W Marshall Of Mil
ford. and John w MessiclS. Of Georges
town. a committee 70 select monu-
ment and report at nal meeting %
the commission
The frs settlers monument commis~
sion took action and chose Former
Governor Tunnel. George w. Marshall
OF Milford. and and Captain Harry ".
Lyons OF Lewes. as its purchasing
committees
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
RUSHING WORK ON
THIRD ST. BRIDGE

Work on the Third street bridge is
being rushed by the Levy Court. A
double shift of worl1raen has been
placed on the bridge repairs, and by
working day ana night it is expected
that thei repairs viii be finished by
to-morow. A general ioverhauling of
the bridge is taking place and a new
turn table is being placed.
In the meanwhile two naptha
launches and another big boat have
been provided by the Levy Court Tor
the carrying of the people from one
side of the Christiana 20 the other. The
large number Of people who were tax
ing advantage of the good weather
and were visiting in Wilmington and
south Wilmington was responsible for
the trouble experienced last sunday,
when there were almost too many peO-
pie to he transported.
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
ASTON TO EXPLAIN
GRAVEL MATTER

That the public may be more fully In
formed concerning the removal Of sand
from the st. Georges hundred pit refer
ence to which was made in THE EVEN
ING JOURNAL yesterday, Levy Court
this morning directed J. c. Alston, road
supervisor OF the hundred. 70 appear be-
fore the court on next Tuesday and ex-
plain the matter.
J. r. HodeclSer, Of Mlddletown. has
charged that some one in the employ of
the county, has permitted the removal Of
gravel from the pit without paying the
county for the material. The Levy Court
minutes show, however, that all gravel
taken from the pit with the permission Of
county officials. has been paid for and the
money paid to the court The court does
not know that other gravel has been
taken from the pit.
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
GRANGERS AT STANTON
ELE T OFFICERS

The annual meeting Of Diamond
state Grange, Patrons of 'Husbandrt
was held ip Grange Hall az stanton
last night, and the FOLLOWING onit ers
were elected. Master. r. p. Robinson:
overseer. Edward H. Nyier: lecturer.
Mrs. Martha Cranston. steward. G. p.
Di key; assistant stew ard. George l.,
snyder; chaplain, Mrs W. II. Mccoy:
treasurer, Mrs. Margaret Robinson.
secretary. Mrs. Nellie Snyder, gaze
keeper William Chdhters. cese. Mrs
G. p. Dickey; pomona, Mrs. Elizabeth
Wier: ilora, Mrs. Lula Chrmbers: lady
assistant steward. Miss Helen Grieg.
Six new membeus were received last
night X L. Robinson viii represent
Diamond state Grange at the State
Grange which began three DAVIS
meeting today at Dover.
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
WILL NOT REMOVE
THE "RED CROSS

Members Of the Phoenix Fire Com
pany are determined that the Red
Cross ensigns which are upon each
side OF the ambulance shall not be re-
moved. despite the protests which are
being made by members Of the Red
Cross Society to tn effect that such
an emblem shouldAbe restricted TO the
use Of the society only.
In speaking on the subject DR..
James II. Morgan, ambulance surgeon.
saws. "The Red Cross is emblematic
OF mercy, and the Phoenix ambulance
performs just such errands We do
not propose to remove the cross or 10
replace It with any other emblem. It
is used universally and there is no
reason why we should not uss T."
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
HAGGERCY AGAIN
IN CITY COURT

For the second time within four
months. John H. Haggerty was a de-
fendant ia the City Court today, on
the charge of breach of peace. pre-
ferred by his wife. Judge Cochran
said he would send the defendant TO
Jail so that he might get some sense.
but Mrs. Haggerty begged the court
not 20 be so severe.
Humane Agent Stout asked for a
continuance. as he understood the cou-
pie had children and he desired to
make an investigation. The hearing
was postponed until tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
RAILROAD MEN
VOTE ON INCREASE

1t was learned today that the Union
arploves oc tl5e Delawarh and Mary
land divisions 'of the 'Pensyv hnia
Railroad arc voting ON the provost
lion TO demand inczeaseN wages and
otstr radicaa cnangess sousrailroads cast
Of Chicago
The voting began sur day on t'ieltwo
divisions passing through Wilmington,
and IS TO learn the sentiment OF the
mon. n it is favorable, the Increased
wages -uiil be demanded.
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
POPULAR PRIEST
STILL VERY ILL

Tho Rev. william ]. Bermingham, pas
tor Of st. Patrick's Romon Catholic
church was reported to be slightly inn
nres "a at noon to-day. although his con-
dnton IS still critical He is suffering with
typhoid fever, and Drs. john C. Fancy
and James A. Draper and two nurses are
I'm attendance.
50 many telephone inquiries poured mo
the home of Father Beieningham this
morning that the telephone was put oait OF
service until there is an Improvement
in his condition.
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
DELAWARE
FORTS NEXT JUNE

WASHINGTON. Dec 1o.-A program forl
the Joint army and militia coast defense
exercises for 1908 has been arranged (
the War Department
The exercises IN an OF the Pacific Coaatl
districts ana IN the artillery districts
OF the Chesapeake. Cape Fear river, char-
lesion and Savannah and Mobile viii bo
held In May those IN the artillery dis
tricts Of Southern New York and Eastern
New York. Delaware, Baltimore and th9
Potomac In June; those IN tho artillery
districts OF Nawagansett and New Lon
don In july those In Portland and Bos-
ton In August, and those IN the districts
Of Key West. Tampa and Pensacola ia
october
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
WAGON FELL INTO WASHOUT
DAMAGES ARE WANTED

AS a result OF the accident 70 the
dead wagon OF William IT. and John
Lynn, undortakers. which was driven
into ''washout" az Fourth aud Hnwlev
streets. at 1 o'clock Wednesday morn
ing. the Street and Sewer directors
have under a consideration a claim
from the undertakers Of $50 for dam
ages TO the wagon and team. The
wagon was driven into the ''washout'
during the height of the snow storm
Wednesday morning which had ragged
all night. by the I.ynns. but neither
was Injured. although they had to jump
to save themselves from icing struck
bv the p nv. ice box. which was tofsed
out as the wagon dropped into tho
hole II was not until daybreak that
TIE vehicp was eNtricated.
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
TO REPORT
ON RIVER FRONT

This EVENING" at o'clock the COM
lbined committee appointed by City
Council and ithe Board of Trade TO take
up the riverl front project win meet in
the Board Of tTrade rooms. The city
engineers who have compiled a report
on the project VIII submit them TO the
committee tonight. The river front
has been plotted out and with the
maps and blue prints forwarded by
the government, the acomittee viii be
materially assisted- q
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
Mr.. WHITE IS
NOT A CANDIDATE

Councilman William P. White. OF
the Eighth ward. who it was said by
local newspaper would probably be
a candidate for representative from
the Second district announced to-day
that he had no intention Of being a
candidate for the Office in question.
Mr. Whites name was linked with
that OF Col a. L. Ainscow's. who. It
was said might also be a candidate
and the hght would then resolve itself
into a contest between the license and
anti license forces.
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
Dropped Dead In Her Yard.

Mrs. Anna Talley the wife of Alfred
Talley, living near Brandywine sum
nit, fell dead I'm her yard on Saturday
in the presence Of her two boys. the
elder being but eight years old. ldr.
Talley, who had come to Wilmington
an hour before, gained the information
of his wife's death from an acquaint-
ance. who asked him If the report was
true Mr.. ralley has attended King
street market for many years and Mrs.
Talley was we'll known in this city.
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
BALANCES OF
APPROPRIATIONS
County Comptroller Sends
Financial Statement TO
Levy Court

County Comptroller Chandler cent to the
Levy Court this morning a statement
showing the amounts expended 10y the
county since July OF the present year
and the balances remaining OF the various
the $4,000 appropriated for salaries $780,
Sl636 has been paid.
Sale of old material made an increase Of
SS5.26 IN the appropriation for Wilmington
hundred, sale Of farm products made an
increase OF s7o7.ia IN the appropriation Of
the Trustees OF the Poor An ovcrdraft oi
$5259.9i last year is included IN the amount
exnended.
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
NEW FIRE HOUSE
BELLS ARE HERE

The new fire alarm bells for the Union
and Brandywlne companies. arrived to-
day and v.ere delivered to the two COM
panies, TO be placed in position. At the
Union engine house. a tower must first
be erected in which TO nace the bell. and
a fifty foot steel structure Of this kind IS
now on the road having been shipped
by the makers. AS soon as it arrives the
Gamewen Fire and Police Reporting COM
pany viii send men to this city to place
the bell in position. The .Brandywine bell
win be placed in the tow er Of that COM
pany's engine house
The new BELLS weight about 100 pounds
each and are finely finished.
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
WANT THE TROLLEY
Residents Along Wilmington, West
Chester Proposed LlneiAre En-
thusiastic.

Residents living along the proposed
route Of the trolley to be built between
Wilmington and West Chester are very
enthusiastic over the project and are ex-
pressing themselves freely to that efneci.
Alfred Twaddell. offDelaware county. is
very much in favor OF the trolley and
wishes It could be built Immediately. In
his opinion, everyone in that section thinks
the trolley would greatly enhance the
value of their land, and for that reason
are highly in favor Of it.
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
CHECKS HERE FOR
THE REGISTRARS

Lambert J. Foulk. secretafy OF the
Department Of Elections. to-day re-
ceived from State Treasurer Rawlins
the checks for the men who served as
registration officers at the two sit
tings prior to the recent license elec-
ton.
Mr.. 'Foulk viii be at the department.
No. 9O7 Market street this evening
from O'Clock on to pay the registra-
tion officers, who may get checks by
callin gthere.
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
dakota Robg In Baltimore.

Dakota Bob" who left THE EVEN
ING JOURNAL Office in this city on
the morning of December p, enroute for
New Orleans and VINO is making the
Journey to that city from Portland,
ore, on foot, arrived in Baltimore
yesterday. Rob win remain IN the
Oriole City for a day and then resume
his tramp south.
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
PIentY of oame in Oklahoma.

Eight hundred birds. 200 of which
were quail and the rest prairie chick
ems. were killed in Oklahoma during
their recent seven weeks stay by j.
Jackson Pierce and John NJ c. Rod
ney. uf this city. Mr.. Pierce has re-
turned. but Mr. Rodney remained in
Stroud. Oklahoma. and will return next
week
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
ninner cIub HeId Meetina.

The League LIMITED Dinner Club
held a meeting last night and a COM
mittee was appointed 70 arrange for
the first dinner Of the organization in
one of the local hotels in January. The
pink carnation was adopted as the
emblem of the club. which Is limited 10
50 members. While all the members
are Democrats. politics will not be
discussed at the dinners, which viii he
given twice a year.
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
RseIuse Missin a Month.

SEAFORD, Dec. 10.-Charles Nor
gan. Of this town. has not been seen
or heard from since the Monday be-
fore election, when he left his home
about o'clock in the morning Nor
gan was about As years old and lived
by himself Several days after his
disappearance his relatives broke open
his door and found his dog and cat
nearly starved. A diligent search has
been made, but no clew to his where
abouts can be found.
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
Hae Successful "Trip.

James r. Stafford, a member Of the
Phoenix Fire Company las returned
from weeks cunning trip IN tho
vicinity Of Milford Neck, where he VAS
the guest Of Charles Witt. During his
weeks snoot MIR. Stafford bagsed fitv-
three quail. seven voodcock, two wild
duck. thirty-five rabbits and eiFht
specllebacks He had with him tNo
OF the best dogs in the state, his points
er called Joe" and Frederick Martins
dog. Ray"
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
FISHERIES DECISION TO
BE GWEN MONDAY

Judge Bradford in the United States
Court yesterday afternoon announced
that he would hand 'down his decision
IN the Fisheries Compeny case, on
Monday Argument was heard in the.
morning on the petition Ehled by H. III
ward to allow the United States mari
shai TO serve libels for admiralty llieusl
n the United States District Court and
toke nossession OF the fiotilla Of fish-'
ing steamers Of the defunct concern.s
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
Body shipped For BuriaI.

On the train leaving this city over
the Maryland division Of the Pennsyl-
Nania Railroad at 1886 this afternoon
the body OF James Slaughter colored.
aged ~ years, who died az the county
workhouse on Friday last OF tubercu-
losis was shipped 20 Fredericksburg.
va, f0i burial Harvey Nichols under-
tal,er had charge OF the body
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
To Entertain White Ribboners.

The W. c.. r. u viii entertain the
white Ribbon Recruits at the head
quarters, no 100 West Eighth street.
tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock The
entertainment was postponed from the
last meeting on account OF the weather
The superintendent OF the department.
Mrs. Albert Woodrow, has prepared an
excellent program and refreshments
viii be served.
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
NO PUBLICITY
ABOUT THIS GIFT

An unknown man walked into the
oostofice corridor yesterday after
noon and put a So bill down.. on the
booth where the Red Cross nurse Is
engaged in selling Christmas stamps
tor the benefit of the tuberculosis hos
pital and when the young woman pre-
pared to give him 500 stamps ne
waived them aside. She asked him ms
name and he replied: THAT is also
unnecessary" and turning on his heel
walke d0ut.
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
Bids Openod For supplios.

Bids we're opened today in the Office
OF the United states engineer here for
automobile engine supplies. boat hard
ware, flags. paints and oils. for the
officers quarters at Cold Spring Inlet.
Cane May. There were a number OF
bidders, several of whom were local
firms IL took most Of the afternoon
70 arrange the bids
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
OFFICIALS NOT WORRIED
New Demands Of Employees Expected
by Pernsy officers at This Season.

Officers Of the Pennsylvania Railroad
were not much disturbed yesterday by the
report from Altoona that the company's
employees were voting on series Of de-
mands to be presented 10 the company
before the end Of the current year. II was
explained at Broad Street Station that
such action was taken annually
It was pointed out that drastic efforts
n force Increased wages would not be
taken during su,h a period Of financial
st-ingeasy. It is customary for The em-
nloves 10 forward their demands and
have them submitted TO their respective
committees for consideration. So far no
committees have asked for conferences.
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
sherlfI Away. PrIsoners Eiaht,

GEORGETOWN. Dec. 10.-WNhile
Sheriff Pritchett was out driving yes
terday afternoon two prisoners IN the
county jail became involved In q fight
in which several Of the others Joined.
Before the deputies could get IN and
stop the trouble some Of the combat
ants were beaten up.
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
60 As = cnld Mn.

sEAFORD. Dec. 10.--F'rom $50 sim
gle-comb white leghorns James F'riedel
received $4,000 eggs from January I TO
June J. He now has a flock of over
600 hens and is receiving daily between
200 and 800 eggs, which are shipped
to Northern cities. bringing several
cents per dozen above market prices.
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
EYES BURNED
WITH VITRIOL

John ]. Sheridan. Of New Castle. who is
employed as a steamhtter in the Pullman
Car Shops was painfully burned about the
eyes yesterday with vitrol. He was at
tended by DIR. Ellegood and was later sent
to his home He win be able to be at
work again in a few days.
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
Penslon for a Widom.

Col. John Wainwright has obtained
pension for Mary A. Graham. CT
Village Green. widow of Monroe Gra-
ham. who served in the First Delaware
Battery She is allowed SIS a month
from September %, 1907
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
Lodge Takes Up New Quarter.

Star OF Delaware Lodge No
Shepherds Of Bethlehem. has removed
from its rooms in the Red Mems Hall
to room No. 3, Masonic Temple. The
first meeting in the new room viii be
held on Friday evening, December ~.
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
TRY TO GET BACK
FORFEIT MONEY
Echo Of the AddiCks Trolley
Project in Suit Before
Chancellor Nicholson
800 10 rHn nvnNINa JouRNAL.

special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Dec. 1o-surprise was
created here yesterday afternoon in the
Court Of chancery, when George H.
9ates and Richard r.. Nenney, counsel
samuel It.. Nirainger, Of Philadel-
mia filed bin in equity before Chan
.elor Nicholson asking for restrain
,,s order against the Delaware General
Electric Railway Company the De'e-
ware Electric Traction Compans' ~
Milford Construction Company 'o'iH
III Wharton, Thomas ~ i-a"i'i'7'
Treasurer of the State OF Delaware
Lewis Heisler Ball and Martin b. Dur
ris. each Of whom were former 49,
Treasurers of Delaware. James rronN l,-
Alice. Caleb r. Layton, George W.
Marshall. Luther S. Conwell, -ayiNes'ei
John Abbott and Thomas G moore
Ask FOR Receivers.
-,he hin asks that respondents be en-
Joined from disposing Of any Oh me
eTects. materials. etc. of the eolpoi"
lions named, and that a receiver re
appointe8 for the companies. Mel0io"
of Inc names OF state Treasurer ttaM-
Inns and former State rreasurers NJ b'
Burris and L. H. Ball brings up Ole
subject of the deposit i'm the Farmer .s.
ranl, of the state OF Delaware OF sl''-
50O which the original company W''s
conopellel to deposit in ACCORDANCE
vim tho provisions Of the general cor
noration law. which. 1t is claimed
should have been kept separate ahu
anart as special fund.
THE Chancellor granted the RUE q
show cause why a receiver shoulo MOI
he appointed for the Delaware Nsensia
Electric Company, also a rule restrain
in.- Alec Layton et al. from dispos-
ing of any of the property OF the com
many. A .ule 10 show ca'ise' return
able next Monday. Decem1cr TO- W''
also GRANTED directing State treasurer
Ra,rlins 10 show cause why ne shouie
NOT he enioined from using the fune
otherwise than as simple custodian o
it,
ecarirs On sss0o.
r,ha ruie on the state Treasurer vii
r.sse the question Al. 20 the e7 ac
e+atus of the deposits made by IN
several rouev roads Under the provi
eione 81 TIE general corporation la'
- r,elava-o-that IS. whether they car
he used. afte- forfeiture period has eX
nfrsa as part Of aie @cnerai fun'
lolonping to the staaa, or should p
tent anart as q separate fund unit
some action be taken on the part OF 1h'
Stae formally declaring he lofleilule
An attempt has oeeE, made twice n'
persons interested 1n the Kent county
trolley TO have an act tpassed returning
4 them the $500 dopos-ed by the pro
r,o4ers Of the two companies. but II
oo.b i,,etarce the attempt rallied.
Two neN fur lined oVercoats 70
sac at bargain. at evfs LOAF
rrice Seventh and Market streets
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
Pay az For sahooI Tennh.rs.

Iouay was pay day Tor the public
school teachers and Secretary Guthrie
OF the Board OF Education was kept
busy all day handing out checks. Tbe
rush began as early as o'clock this
morning and by evening most of tbe
teaehers had been paid.
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
Shield Of Honor Lodae Entertains.

Delaware Lodge, Shield OF Honor,
gave a delightful musical and literary
entertainment in the lodge room last
evening.
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Dec. to.-The Mis-
sissippi Valley storm of Monday morn
ino row cverspresds the lower lake re-
qion and the middle Atlantic States.
Forecast till 8 p. m, Wednesday;
For Delaware--Fair, colder tonight
and Wednesday, brisk west to north
west winds.
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
Hear License Cases on saturday

General Sessions Court this morning
fixed Saturday as the time for hearing
the two contested liquor license cases.
There are, 62 applications before tho
court for licenses TO sell Intoxicating
liquors
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
Mr. Horriaan out Aaain.

c. J. Horrigan has recovered from
an attack of pneumonia and was ont
of the house today for the 1rst time
in a month
Evening journal., 1907-12-10

Wouldn't Sell Clayton Home FOR S54oo.
The cd home of Joshua Clayton az
NfiddIetown. was offered at public sale
III nfiddletown on Saturday 5utf with
drawn on a bid of $1,000
Evening journal., 1907-12-10

Two neW fur lined oVercoats for
sac at bargain. at ev.fs Loan
cmce Seventh and Market streets
Evening journal., 1907-12-10
uR GUARANTEE.

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ton. Advertisers are
invited to investigate
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