Evening journal., 1891-05-02

not recovered. He had gone down to the
docks some time before daylight and,
having few hours to spare,
concluded to spend them In
sleeping. He accordingly went into the
cabin and just before lying down pulled
out his watch, which was tied to a piece
of tarred rope, to ascertain the time He
soon fell asleep, and after a long nap
Awoke, and made preparations to start
out In his boat. he reached for his watch
to see the time again, and was Mortified
to find that the rope had been cut and
the watch was gone He says taat there
were four New Castle men and two itin-
Grant traders in the cabin when he
entered. He at once went to Wilmington
and notified detectives.
General News.
Shad are still scarce and the fishermen
are not working hard to day The boats
are bringing In twenty and thirty each
Contractor Ira Lunt completed the work
Of building a new wharf, to replace an
old one, In Salem Cove, yesterday, and
returned home, with his men, yesterday
afternoon
William Rhodes and a number OF
fellow members of the Society OF
Friends, were in this city yesterday,
arranging to hold series of meetings
here. They will begin the services at 4
o'clock to morrow afternoon, in the M
Il. Church
The sale OF seats is now in progress fer
the entertainment Of the Miller Concert
Company in the Opera House on Friday
and Saturday evenings, for the benefit
of the colored public schools.
1. Il. Hathaway & Co of Philadelphia,
commenced work on the second big con
tract at Firms Point this morning A
large force OF men went over from
this city to work on the new jetty ex-
tension.
The first installment of material for
the new Salem and Philadelphia Navi-
CATION CompaDy's wharf arrived here
last evening. It consists of lumber and
piling.
The City CorDet Band will give two
concerts tonight, one In front Of the X.
Of P. Hall and the other In the ball
room.
A slight accident TO the main shafting
In one of the iron foundries. yesterday,
caused that portion of the works to sus-
pend operations for a few days.
The trustees of the Market Square are
not making much effort to preserve the
beauty Of the school green this year.
The green Is barren except In one corner.
and this Is fast becoming as unsightly as
the rest, as games are played on it con
stantly.
Personal.
The Misses Maggie and Lena Sands OF
Chester, Pa arrived here last evening
for brief visit TO Miss Nellie Wise.
Mrs. Il. d. Druckenmiller, wife Of
the director of tie cantata of Queen
Esther, will sing the part OF she queen
in the oratorio, which will be given in
this city in few weeks.
Thomas X Lancaster, the cornetist
has received fine Vivian cornet. which
was but recently imported to this
country MIR, Lancaster will use the
instrument IN the City Cornet Band this
evening.
Rev. n. F stahl Of Scranton, Pa. has
arrived here to visit his sick father in
law, ). l. Taggart. Mr.. Taggart is
slightly improved.
Marine Contractor Mclean OF Philadel
phia, who has completed the first con
tract on the Firms Point jstty, was in
this city yesterday.
Z. L. Mcguire has renewed his family
and residence from Milllngton, Ma, to
this city.
Robert Shaw has removed his family
into the house on the corner Of Sixth and
Delaware streets, recently occupied BY
B p Conner.
Rev John L Wood, the new pastor Of
the Union A. NJ e. Church, has arrived
here and will preach his inaugural ser
mon to morrow