Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-05
UNEMPLOYMENT FoR The IDLE.
The Iron Works Eesnme Under Tenn
porary sheds-steamers In Distress
Bright Budget of Local Events.

brfAF1 NHtibeuAtA HAS bhtll Duiil pNtE tbt
unprotected parts OF the machinery in
the bending and hue mills Four fur
naces were lighted, and at once began
turning out the pipes that will be shipped
ell over the country in fulfillment OF the
many orders now on hand at the
works II Is estimated that at least 400
men will be at work there 20 morrow as
sufficient material will have been turned
out By that time, to give them plenty Of
work. The depression In business that
the long suspension has caused has
already been lifted, and the prospects
for busy winter are much better.
She Made Rome Howl.
Inhabitants OF the northern part of the
city were aroused from their couches
about 1890 o'clock last night,
BY the piercing shrieks of a
colored woman. who was staggering
along the streets. Many thought that
she was being murdered or frightened to
death, and they rushed out of their
houses to assist her. When they came
near to the writhing woman. her articu-
lation seemed to grow clearer, and it was
found that her cry was Oh Lord, save
me Oh what shall do to save my
self from hell She had evidently been
a very bad woman. She was returning
from a revival meeting at one of the col
ored churches.
Vessels In Distress.
The British steamships Gambia and
Ithamo, from Hamburg. passed up the
Delaware yesterday in badly used-up
condition, both vessels having been caught
IN gales and hurricanes. 1t was feared
that the Gambia would not arrive at all.
as she was some time overdue, having
cleared Hamburg on September o. while
the Ithamo, which cleared nearly two
weeks afterward, arrived here the same
day. The Gambia, which Is an African
trader, encountered bad weather from
the start, and on the 25th ult., she was
in the midst of a hurricane, with seas
breaking over her from all points of the
compass, sweeping Ernest Bsrland, a.sea-
man. from the bridge and throwing him
on the deck, inhicting fatal Injuries
The Ithamo met with heavier weather
than the Gambia, the sea having
broken the bridge and crushed in the
wheel house and did other damage. She
is reported TO be badly strained. The
forecaste ports were also stove in. The
weather vas bolsterous from the begin
ming, and the hurricane Was encountered
on the Gath alt Both vessels cargoes
are made up largely Of beet sugar, as
well as miscellaneous stuff
other News.
The French steamer Vile de Donai
passed down the Delaware yesterday
morning with flying colors.
Several mem hers of the City Cornet
Band have ordered handsome new instru-
ments, which are expected TO arrive here
this week from the factory in Boston.
The New Castle celestial, who washes
and irons clothing, is very fond Of
water and can be seen strolling along the
Delaware a. all hours of the night
q R. Truitt of Union street has
opened his candy kitchen for the coming
season. &c will sell pure candies at a
very low price. wholesale and retail
Rev Lafayette Marks, D. ID. Of Will
mington, preached at the Presbyterian
Church yesterday both morni1g and
evening. Both discourses were able ones
and were listened to by large congrega
tions.
The old steamship Norman. which for
marly piled between Philadelphia rnd
Boston in the WinsoI Line service aud
now running ia the same service TO Prov
idence, returned up the river yesterday
in distress. having broken her eccentric
rod She will be detained at Philadel-
phia several days for repairs
The steamer Delaware touched at the
p & s wharf yesterday morning with a
big colored excursion aboard The excur
sion officials had doubtless expected more
exeursionists at this point. but not one
appeared
A large number OF wheelmen from
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Chester
visited or passed through this city yes
terday.
A new line of warranted rszors and
scissors a. ], 7, Stops,
The Lenape Company and all the New
\ Castle iremen are still making prepare.
tons to take a large and finely equipped
company to Wilmington on October Ia K
/ participate in the parade there.
On account Of the oppressive weather
large number of people sought relief
and fresh air on the Battery There
were also a number Of sailing parties or
the river.
Rev. R j. Rankin has been heard from
In answer to the communication from
the elders Of the Presby Caurcl
this city, advising him Of the congre
cations recent action. BE expresses deel
gratitude for the honor, and will hol,
the matter under praYerful considera
tion.
Just try our sweet potatoes They ar
the best we ever had. John Thompson
some OF the New Castle merchants ar
} cunning for a man who signs himsel
"P. B. O'Brien. general agent for th
Yale Staple Companys common sens
{ anti-rattler, for wagon shafts Recent
J be sold several firms the Exclusive
! agency for New Castle, and now they ar
> all showing their receipts to find OF
! which Is genuine.
4 Harry Meredith, son OF William Meri
j dith. met with very painful accider
r near here on Saturday he was climbin
a walnut tree when one Of the limb
4 gave away and he was thrown to Il
! | ground breaking his collar bone and lei
/ arm. Young Meredith is sufferin
s greatly. he is pupil Of school No.
and very bright scholar
{ Fresh roasted peanuts only 8 cents p
!, quart, at Thompson's
e Rev. 4. +. Martindsle sang beRutif
s solo ia the Nj. +. Church last evening
The Sunday School Association of Il
/ NJ. e. Church has decided TO open II
9 Sunday school at 2 p. M, instead of :
/. as has been the custom for years
3 Remember Thompson keeps strict
J. pure spices.
4 l. David Brown and sister of Was
g ington, d. O.. are spending a few days
II their former home here, as the guests
10 Mrs. B f. Lancaster.