Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-20
NEw CASTLE.

Special Correspondence OF Gazette ana journal
New CASTLE, Aug 13.-The storm of
yesterday afternoon was one OF the most
severe for years on the Delaware river
at this point. The wind blew fiercely
and lifted the water high in the air, and
u number of small water spouts were
witnessed. Vessels dropped their sails
and anchored on seeing the approaching
storm and of course escaped damage,
but many of them dragged their anchor
for q considerable distance. Passengers
on the river steamboats, were badly
frightened, and on one of the boats a
panic was narrowly averted when the
wind struck the steamer, keeling her
over. The Thomas Clyde, while tied at
the wharf at Woodland Beach, broke
her hausers and was blown out in the
bay. All the passengers and the engineer
of the boat were ashore when the storm
arose. When the lines snapped the gang
plank fell overheard, and the engineer,
with heroic leap, landed on the deck
Of the steamer and soon had charge OF
the engine.
The Rev. p. b. Lightner and George
J. Hermann had a thrilling experience
on the river. They were returning
home from a fishing excursion in sail
boat, when the storm struck them. The
sail was lowered, and il was with great
difficulty that the boat was held under
control. Both gentlemen received a
good wetting.
Two New Castle boys broke open
car of peaches on freight train at the
railroad station last night and were pre-
pairing to help themselves when they
were detected by the train hands, caught,
placed in another car and taken to Will
mington. The lads did tall piece Of
yelling, but the train men had no sym
pathy for them and they were handed
over TO Detective Jones. The fathers of
the boys drove to Wilmington later in
the night and brought them home.
They were released after severe repri-
mand. The boys say they have had
enough peaches to last them all summer.
New CASTLE, Aug, i4.-The board
of education held II special meeting last
night for the purpose of ascertaining the
opinion of the board in regard to max
ing certain improvements to school
building No 7. The alterations consist
of the building, of recitation room in
the second story and general repairs to
the other rooms. The plans and speci-
tications drawn by Architect Carswell
We're submitted and accepted. There
Were two bidders for the work, as fol-
lows; Hance & Wise, 1886; James G.
Jemison, $251.45. Mr.. Jemison, being
the lowest bidder, the contract was
awarded him, and he was notified to
proceed with the work at once under
the supervision of the committee on
school property, composed Of Messrs
Eliason, Stewart and Eckles.
The monthly meeting Of the State
Firemens Association was lield at the
headquarters Of the Lenape Fire Com
pany last night Delegates were pres
ent from all of the Wilmington compa-
MES, and Newark, Delaware City and
Middletown were also represented.
Much important business was transacted
and preparations Were completed for the
holding Of the annual session at Will
mington on October l4th. The follow
ing programme was decided on: Dele
CATION to meet at 10 o'clock a. M; pa
rade at 2 p. IN, and grand ball in the
evening. All Of the Delaware compa-
MES will be the guests of the Whining
ton fire department on the above occa-
sion. The next monthly meeting of the
association will be al Middletown ON
September 18th. The visiting delegates
We're banqueted at the United States
Hotel after the meeting, and all returned
home at midnight
NEW CASTLE, Aug. l5.-The Star with to-