Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-11-04
MR.. RANKIN DECLINES.
He Cannot Become Pastor OF the presby-
terrain Chnrch-Not Money cOnsidera-
ton.


Special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
New CASTLE. Nov. 4.-Rev r, j..
Rankin Of Sunnyburn, Ps., the brilliant
young minister vino was recently elected
pastor OF the Presbyterian Church, will
not accept the cali This was a surprise
as we'll as severe disappointment 20
the New Castle people. as it was
/ thought that he would make a formal
acceptance during his visit TO this city
on sunday. II is said that individual
members Of the congregation guaranteed
him 5000 additional to the annual salary
voted him If he would become the
church's pastor He, however, declined
and said that after prayer
fully considering the matter he
deemed it best to refuse,
At the same time expressing his deep
| qualification for the honor bestowed upon
him. He SAID that it was not matter
OF dollars and cents with him. he could
not, conscientiously, sever his pastoral
relations with his present charge, where
bis people were greatly attached to him
and ne loved his people. Otherwise, be
said he would have been delighted TO
come to New Castle, and especially be-
cause it was near the former home Of his
wife,
Candies made fresh every day at Truths
Councils Monthly work.
City Council met in regular session
last evening with all members present
except Mr.. Mickey, The Street Com
mittee reported that the work on Della
ware street was about completed and
that thoroughfsre is now ia excellent
condition. TIE lamps were also reported
to be ia good condition Mr.. Deakyne Of
the Finance Committee reported that
S6 46 remained in bank to the credit Of
the city. There were several discussions
on the enforcement Of city ordinances
during the coming winter, but no action
! was taken beyond requesting the com
mittees TO sse that the law was enforced
to the letter.
TIE fapars Of Wilmer Hanson, mayor
Of the city. was read as follows: Arrests
drunk, B; disorlerly, 3; amount col
lected in fines and licenses. SIS.
City Collector James Vanarsdalen re-
ported collections or $500 for school
taxes and s149 for city taxes.
The following bills were ordered paid
R. Ards, 81 80 New Castle Gas Company,
/ 1924 90; James B Lancaster, 81; viii
liam A. Gordon, $3.50; Ambrose Spear.
| $2S. 80; George Brison, $50 SO ID. Brison,
$50. 50; Isaac Byard, $13.12; Michael
Fitzgerald, Sl3 10. The police salaries
were ordered drawn.
Music and Recitation.
A fine literary and musical entertain
ment will be given In tho chapel Of the
NJ. E. Church this evening It will be
given under the auspices Of the Ladies'
Mite Society and the proceeds will 60
iuto the treasury Of that organization.
The feature Of the evening will bs reci-
tations by Mrs. Psxon. one VI the best
eloeutionists In Philadelphia, who has
been secured without regard to expense.
me husheoeck Orchestra of twelve
pieces Will be In attendance aud play its
choiceSt selections. Among these will
Dc one beautiful overture "Strathmcre'
, and the gavotte "Sapplio." Solos will
be sung by Rev T. e. Martindale and
Miss Bessie Sewell, and a quartet Of male
voices will render a selection.
60 TO J q. Knause for fresh doughnutE
Other News.
Undertaken CleWell to-day directed the
funeral or Mary Riley colored woman
living on the basin road near Hare
Corner Mrs. Riley died OF consumption
and two children survive her. She wa
40 years old. and had been very sick 70
several months
Mincemeat, Heckers Buckwheat. Boyle
The Trustees Of the Common made al
attempt TO hold meeting last evening
but only two of the members, Messrs
Mahoney and Challenger, put in an ap
pearance at the appointed hour, and d
business could be transacted.
At meeting Of the First Militar
Band last evening George @, Brough wa
I elected financial secretary to succee
William &. Rothwell, resigned.
Fresh yeast every day at Knauses
Conductor John Fleming of the Deli
ware railroad is temporarily filing II
place OF Conductor Chandler Evans q
the Newcastle accommodation train.
{ The foot ball match between II
. Friends school and the New Cast
9 eleven, (which will be the first mat,
game ever played in this city, will beg
at 8. Is o'clock on Friday afternoon.
A new Rapid "a in. bicycle, origin
cost $3.50, all ball bearing for sale chea
also a new Pilot % In. safety. ball bes
{ ing. Call and examine them at ].
u Stops.
A large party of Wilmington sport
It men have gone down the bay from IL
e. city on the sloop yacht Reindeer to hu
down the fat canvas backs.
New buekwheat fat mackerel. Boyle
A general experience meeting will
" held in the NJ E Church this evenin
instead Of the usual class meetings, t
pastor officiating
a The First Military Bard will hold
or meeting on Monday instead OF Tuesd
e. evening next week
Truths candy Wholesale and retail
ny Personal.
OF Charles V. Wise and three sons WI
~ in Wilmington yesterday
no Mrs. Van Vranken will entertain q
week the Misses Carrie and Fannie Fl
in Of Philadelphia.
as Try J. q. Knauses new crullers
ny Mrs. Robert Smith of this city visit
1t Pennsgrove, n j., YESTERDAY
nd James Il. Foster has accepted pc
tion in Wilmington.
81 John White Jr., isnOw working in
bs Pullman Palace Car Works, Wllmil
ton.
as John Hammers, the local eyeli
al claims to have made the run from v
M mington 70 this city in 16f minutes
a. evening.
Iai Teas cOffees and pure spices at Boyl,
IT WAS MALICIOUS MISCHIEF
Bad Boys and Boisterous Girls Did Mt
In. Damage TO ProPertY-Trapeze Perfor
~ ing