Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-03
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Special Correspondence Gazette and Journal
New CASTLE, Nov. 30.-The new time
table which went into effect on the
Delaware division of the r., w.
d d. railroad this morning eInbodies
numerous important changes which will
be OF interest to the New Castle people
I'VE trains according to the new schedule
are as follows: North-bound-6.30 TAG
SIS, 9Sl. Hop a. M, and 100, 500, e.57,
522 and lO.H p. IN. From the north, 1920
$50, ll.3I a.. M, and BOB, f.49, $50, go
40 and 1908 p. IN. The $50 a. M and
l.2o, 7.22 and 10.l4 p. M, north-bound and
10 night, l1.3T a. M, and go and
ton are New Castle accommodation
trains only. The 449 p. IN. south-bound
express will receive no New Castle passen-
gers at Wilmington. She will stop here
only to leave off passengers from Philadel-
phia and points north. Both this and the
at p. M. are flag trains. There will be
considerable complaint over the with
drawal of the New Castle accommodation
trains which arrive here ut and depart at
4.37 p. nj.
The new 746 a. m. north-bound train is
about the only portion of theschedule that
is liked here
The funeral of Mrs. Anna Shaw took
place from her late home on Saturday and
was largely attended. Burial was made
IN the Methodist cemetery. The remains
OF Miss Sarah Turner, sister of Tillman
turner OF this city, were brought here
from Philadelphia on Saturday and in
TERED in the NJ. Il. cemetery.
"A large audience attended the rendition
81 'llcket Of Leave MAN. by the Rose
blade Comedy Company for the benefit of
night. The proceeds amounted to good
sum.
NEW CASTLE, Dec. 1.--Constable Israel
Kidings Of this city, who brought George
Shorter, the would-be-murierer of Rev.
samuel Ambrose, from Chester on Sunday
last, says that all the credit for the capture
of the notorious prisoner is due Officer
Bell colored, of that city, The chief and
the balance of the police force were noti-
ned by the authorities here to be on the
lookout and arrest the prisoner, but they
went to but little trouble and seemed to be
linconcerned in the matter. Officer Bell
however, was inclined to act differently,
ana he ut once started to work up the case
lie soon learned that Shorter had been
seen IN Chester the day previous. The
prisoner was frequenter Of the Gut a
low quarter of the city, and the officer,
armed with warrant proceeded to that
nelghborhood in citizens clothes. In the
lirst house he visited Shorter was captured
IN his bed, He offered but little resistance,
but denied knowledge of the murderous
assault on Ambrose. He was given over to
the custody of Constable Rulings and after
ward lodged in jail here The condition
81 ambrose was unchanged this morning.
The present cold snap has made con-
siderable ice in the Delaware, and both
shores TINS morning presented a mid
winter scene, Many ponds are frozen over
and skaters are out in force to-day.
the New Castle WOODEN mills did not re-
sumo operations this morning as was cx-
Monday.
New Castle people had no communi-
cation by mail with Wilmington yesterday
afternoon from LEO o'clock until nearly I
O'Clock in the evening. The only after
noon train after l20, the 5 O'Clock express
from the Delaware road, was two hours
late and a hundred or more passengers
awaited patiently. at the station for her
arrival
NEW CASTLE, Dec. 2-The trustees Of the
view Iastle common met last night in
monthly session. Mr.. Challenger offered
aresoiutlon that therents of the commons
March 25th, 1892. This was carried with
some opposition, and the secretary was in
structed to notify the present tenants to
give up possession by the above time. All
VINO desire to remain will be allowed to do
so, providing they agree to pay the in
creased rent. The committee on public
buildings reported all rents paid, andasked
~ W appropriation for new stove to be
placed ~ the auditorium of the town hall
TO replace the old one. The COMMITTEES
were authorized to purchase stove at a
price not exceeding So. An ordinance for
Y, Al "a was directed to be drawn to pay
az bills which had been passed at the last
lhree meetings. An order for Sl25 was
allowed Mr., Herbert in payment for the
10y " Hare's Corner, purchased from him
by the trustees. A donation Of s75 was
ordered presented to the widow Of Louis
=. McElwee, who was formerly tenant of
one OF the farms and who was left almost
destitute by her husbands death.
resident Frazer presided at city coun-
CHS monthly meeting last night An ordi-
nance prohibiting property owners and
DINERS from making excavations in the
streets for laying pipes or other purposes.
without first obtaining permit from,
council, was read and passed. A resolu-
tloh providing that certain Delaware street
property owners he notified that unless
tlc dangerous pavements and cutters be
repaired within 10 days, council would
take the matter in its own hands. The
mayors report for November was read and
several bills We're passed.
Ernest Bubuerich, d 15-years-old Ger-
man boy who is employed MS bakers
heiper with !. NJ. Valette {; Son, was ar
rested yesterday on warrant sworn ont
by Rudolph A. yalettc, charging the lad
with the larceny of numerous valuable
articies. For several days past Mr.. Valette
had been missing jewelry neckties hand
kereiliefs, gloves, &c., from his room, in
wholesale lots. He soon suspected Bubue3
rich. who had been seen in Valette,s room
previously, The lads week was up YES
terday. aad after he had received his nav
ne evidently WAS making up his mind Ia
leave town when officer Hanson an
peared with search warrant Tie
latter lust arrived ii the nick Of
.iinc ior every conceivable thing
and conveniently store away ne had 50.
GREETED in his clothes and grip. The first
article that made its appearance was n
handsome tie which fell from the leg Of
his trousers. In his underclothes were Is
pockets, every one Of which was crowded
wish things that did not belong to him.
Ills other pockets and stockings were also
filled He was taken before Mayor Han
son and through an interpreter he
acknowledged the theft He was sent
g prison and it is probable that he viii
soon enterthe Ferris Reform School. 4
valuable gold ring, belonging to Mr..
Nalette, was recovered last night Nv
Henry Padberg, whom Bubuerich told its
hiding place.
Robert McCarier, one Of the oldest resi-
dents, died At his home On Washington
avenue yesterday, after lingering Illness,
aged Y years. The deceased was the father
d Mrs, John Mcfarland.
HE New Castle fnat-bnl eleven will close
lts season with game with thc Y. N. q