Evening journal., 1914-02-23

Thomas y. Carswell Fifth ward,
Lawrence J. Witeil: Sixth ward, VIII
liam p. Rheuby; Seventh ward. Karl
+. Schilling; Eighth ward, Manuel
Brakeman; Ninth ward. Grattan
Ladd: Tenth ward. Anna Bowe
Eleventh ward. John McDermott; /;
Twelfth ward, Howard Forward.
Mr.. McDermott. ''of the Eleventh
ward" presented the following resO-
luton which brought out exciting de-
bate.
BE Il resolved by the Second
Council OF Wilmington that the
city treasurer be and is hereby
authorized and directed TO use
any funds of the city not other
wise appropriated for the pur-
pose of purchasing airship. to be
used for tho exclusive purpose of
carrying pigs from the railroad
station to the slaughter houses
in order that they may not slip
on the Icy street.
lSigned)
John McDermOtt,
Selma Bachrach.
Mildred Booker,
Committee for the Protection of
Pigs Feet
Charges were then preferred by
Councilman" McDermott. OF the
Eleventh ward against Councilman
Schilling. of the Seventh ward. who
was chairman of the Board on As
sessment. Revision and Appeals, TO
the effect that he has been dcrelict
in his duty IN not reporting to City
Council, on the Goth inst. a detailed
report Of the board.
"COuncilman" Schilling. in his own
behalf. said that other duties had pre-
vented this. but promised that every
body would be "tlckled to death. -
with the work OF the committee. The
chairman of the printing committee,
Councilman" l.add. said that II was
wholly the fault Of tho printers.
Councilman" McDermott said the
printing committee had nothing
whatever TO do with printing the re-
port OF the assessment board. and
that in the attempt of the Republican
minority to run City Council, that
Councilman" Ladd was getting
"Councilman" Schilling IN worse
than he already is.
On advice, Councilman" Schilliul
was represented by counsel Col
Weller E. Stover. representing Mr.
Schllling, said that the assessment
board had complied with every re-
quirement Of the legislative act He
read the law in the case and said
that no publicity rs required until
April / TO 10. Even II my client has
violated the legislative act" Mr.
Stover remarked, "the acts OF the
Board of Assessment. Revisions ant
Appeals are immune from actions by
this Council. So ! ask for the dis.
missal OF my client on thes,
grounds" Colonel Stover also paiC
his respects 10 the lobbyists" who
were dcvoting their efforts 10 In,
sufragist members. There were live
ly tilts and the member from IN,
Eleventh ward was on his feet object
ing to everything anybody sal,
whether he was in favor OF II ol
not.
president" Horty who Is also
member of the Assessment Board
I'm a fine exhibition of steam-rollei
tactics, secured the necessary vot'
to dismiss the charges.
William Hutton was hailin O
Council" and for neglect Of dut,
was fined $40 and costs. While Hut
ton was Obiecting to the fine a frien,
reported that one of the aeroplanei
had been stolen.
Chief Of Police Carlisle" was no
titled and she detailed "Omcer" Johr
, McDermott to investigate the case
He reported that he had found Kar
b. Schilling with one of the pigs Il
his possession while sitting in IN
missing aeroplanc.
In the Second Municipal Court
Schilling was subsequently tried on
charge OF larceny" Lawrence
Witsil made a capable judge, an
Manuel Brakeman filled the pOsitio
Of clerk with credit. The Misse
Florence Melchoir and Doroth
Spring represented THE EVENINi
JOURNAL and Every Evening.
Thomas y. Carswell appeared as "Cit
Solicitor and the prisoner was defende
by Frank J. Hortv
Uncle Billy Heals place as court cri,
was filled 10 r by Miss Mildred Bool
er. She called silence sang the rcgi
lar "ilear w. hear We. etc" and brougl
mp the glass ot fresh water for N
Judge aud then took nap.
Officer McDcmott" testified TO n
arrest taking place at Tenth and Pin
streets T.. p. Allen. Omitted Stat,
Marshal" testified 10 cruelty 70 pigs an