Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-18

NEW CASTLE, Dec. IA shadow has
been cast over the community on account
of the arrest of James S. DUNCAN, cashier
of the defunct Bank of America, of Phila-
delphia, and by his committal to prison in
default of 5000 bail, for receiving money
from depositors when the bank was insol-
vent. Mr.. DUNCAN, hearing that officers
were to come for him, was quietly packing
his valise at his home OH Water street,
this city, preparatory to going to Philadel-
phia and surrendering himself to the au-
thorities, when Detective Crawford of
Philadelphia, and Nandegrift of Whining
ton, called and showed him a warrant for
his arrest. He required no requisition
papers but accompanied the officers to
Philadelphia on the 4.40 train. The news
spread rapidly through town and created
a great sensation. MIR. DUNCAN is one of
the best known and honored residents of
this city and has heretofore horn a spotless
reputation. His cheerful demeanor and
pleasant address have made for him hosts
of staunch friends, who will not believe
him guilty in conscience though he may be
found so in the face of the law.
The board of trustees Of the New Castle
common met in special session in the old
court house on saturday evening. The
acting committee reported that the new
granary on the Hare's Corner farm had
been completed and requested that an
order be drawn for Sl,OsG in payment. On
motion it was decided that, on receipt of
the releases of the parties who furnished
material and labor on the building, the
acting committee should have them salts.
fled. After some discussion the sim Of
500 was appropriated to the committee
for repairing some of the farm buildings
after satisfactory estimates had been fur
nished. An order for 81 800 was drawn
for the New Castle Water Company, that
amount being the semi-annual appropria-
-tion due January list, 1891, The treasurer
reported the finances as being very low,
owing to the failure of many Of the
tenants to settle this year, and it was de-
cided to authorize the president and treas
urer to borrow the full amount apprapri-
ated at the meeting. The secretary was in
structed to notify all tenants who are six
months in arrears, to settle or give up pos
session before March 25th, 1891,
The work of improving the public road
between this city and Wilmington, which
has been talked Of for a long time, has
really begun and is now well under way.
The furnace Stag, which is being used. is
furnished by the Wilmington Wheel Club
and individuals of that city aud of this
1t is hauled to the road by the Wilmington
q Northern Railroad Company, whence it
is loaded into wagons which have been
furnished by farmers living along the
road. a large force of men is engaged in
the work and already over 30 yards Of the
bad road from New Castlp avenue IN tbn
Wiimineton causewav has Mem coyernJ
by the siag which resembles coai cinders
IN appearance
THE new ietty at Finnts noint which
will cost the r6yernment s4bu0n il more
than half cSmnleted and 1nntraetar
WeIane Is nnshing ahead rar,,llv VIII tba
work Tba iettv now re,chss i Nh f S,is
nto the river ard nver INN niiing have
,een driven and sevnraI b,indred tnn ne ,f
tone placed. Two piie drivers. a loo
placer and two steam bnrges bel,m,,;n.t r.
gagged in the work and a hundred men
bly hatchets and saws all dav. Its said
hat the ietty will he one of the greatest
lmnroyefnentS eyer fnadr nm tho DGtatara