Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-02-18
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church on the evening OF February 18th.
There will he addresses by the Rev John
Y. Dobbins of Grace NJ. II. Church and the
Rev. w. +. Schwartz of Central presby-
terian Church, Wilmington. and the Rev.
I. y. Martindale Of this city, The choir
viii render special programme and there
will be other exercises.
The funeral of Mrs. John Point, yester-
day, was largely attended. lnterment was
made ~ the Presbyterian cemetery.
Grand Master Wilds, A. II. A. NJ, was
the guest of st. Johns Lodge No. 2, last
night. He delivered an able address.
Assessor James II. Hance, of Hare's Cor
ner fame, has announced himself Us can
didate for the Republican nomination for
county commissioner from the Fourth dis
trict.
NEW CASTLE, Feb. 12.--rhe padding of
the New Castle hundred assessment lists
by Assessor James Il. Hance in the rooms
of the Levy Court in Wilmington, was the
sole topic of conversation in political
circles here last night. When the news
reached here ii created no little sensation,
and many unfayorable comments were
heard OF the doings Of the assessor When
seen last night Hance stated that the two
names in question were added at the per.
mission of the chairman Of the Levy Court
committee and right in the presence Of
Levy Courtman Hickman. He claims that
ne had the proper vouchers fof both the
names, and that his course was lust and
lawful one.
Frank Il. Herbert, at the instance Of d
large number of his friends, has consented
TO be a candidate for the mayoralty nomi-
nation. Mayor Hanson will also be can
didate for re election.
New CASTLE, Feb. 3D. William ]. Black.
United States consul to Nouremburg. Ger.
many, Will leave this country for his post
of duty next week. He will leave for
New York, accompanied by several Of his
friends, on Monday, and on Wednesday
he will sail for Liverpool on the White
Star Lines Teutonic. On his arrival in
England he will 60 direct to Nouremburg.
The consul's visit to his old home has
been most delightful one. He has been
here since December last
James NJ, Wise, ST.. one of the oldest
residents OF New Castle, has received a
letter from his brother, John Wise, whom
he has not seen since the war, and heard
from but once or twice since that
time. His whereabouts were unknown
for many years and he was supposed 10
have died some time ago. He is iii New
Orleans ut present and is enjoying the best
of health lie will probably visit his
brother here.
Yesterday afternoon was celebrated as
'Longfellow's Day by the pupils Of the
high school. "reminiscences Of the great
poet were read and "Eyangelinen and
others of his poems were recited by the
scholars. The exercises were very interest
ing. Next Friday afternoon, which is the
last school day preceding Washington's
birthday, will be devoted to the study of
the life. and history of the "illustrions
George
John Burrows a prominent farmer Of
this hundred, is the only candidate in this
vicinity for the office Of superintendent of
the almshouse.
NEW CASTLE Feb. 15.-The ice in the
river yesterday was very severe, and many
vessels found refuge in the harbor here.
The northwest wind this morning is clear
ing the channels, however, and opening
up navigation.
The magnificent display of the aurora
borealiS was witnessed by many persons
here Saturday evening,
William Mctran, alias Buckley Me
Ginns, who was whipped at the post
on saturday last, has bit of history
which will be of interest. McGran, who
was bright, intelligent boy, went to sea
when he was II years old with an old
Yankee captain. who was the owner Of the
vessel he commanded and numerous others,
besides the owner of much property ON
shore. The captain had no living relatives
and he intended to make Mctiran, whom
he took great liking to, his only heir.
besides giving him an interest in the bust
ness as soon as he become of age. McGran
remained with him for several years, but
finally drifted away and became an out
cast and finally a crook. Although he
has never stolen anything of value, he
has spent nearly Is years of his life
behind prison bars. The old sea captain
called at the New Castle jail to see Mctiran
sometime ago and with tears IN his ewes
related the above story. If McGran had
been fairly good boy to-day, he said, he
would be worth 100000
Eldon Hagany was released from Jail
this morning to attend the funeral his
father. He is badly broken up over his
fathers death.
New CASTLE, Feb. 16.--Undertaker
Clewell has as yet received no word
from the home of Frank w. Peters,
second officer Of the bark w. w. Crapo,
who fell dead while the vessel was pro-
ceedlng down the river on Saturday
last, and the body still remains at the
morgue. II will be held for Il day or
two more and ii is not called for then it
will be buried by Mr. Glcwell. The
latter will give IL respectable burial in
his own cemetery lot From the effects
of Peters it is learned that he was a
well-eaucated man and thorough navi-
gator, having traversed the globe many
times. He is believed to be bachelor
and of good family
ne DARK " w, Grape, the vessel
above referred to, had not proceeded
farther down the river than Fort Della
ware on Saturday night, when She was
cut through By tile ice and had 10 re-
turn 70 the harbor in tow of tho tug
Juno. The vessel is an immense one
and a beautiful model, She attracted
considerable attention as She lay in the
harhor sunday and yesterday. She Is
said 70 be badly damaged and ship chr
pentels from the Jackson 4 Sharp Com
pany's yard, Wilmington, were here
yesterday examining her hull, on which
repairs will commence to-day, and ii Ii
probable the vessel will be ready to pro-
coed on her long voyage to San Fran
cisco via the Straits of Magellan by
Thursday. The crew of the Crapo, like
all other sailors are superstitious, and
after the vessels two misfortunes they
are predicting all kinds of i'll luck for
the balance of the trip. Any of them
would be glad of the opportunity to
leave the vessel here, and Captain
Hardy and his officers are compelled to
keep strict watch over the tars.
The property of William Hoschu-
maker, deceased, was sold at public sale
ut the Gilpin House on Saturday. The
purchasers were Henry and Charles
Holsehumallcr.
NEW CASTLE, Feb. l7.-Carpentcrs were
at work allof last night repairing the bark
| w. " serapn, which was injured By the
ice, The body Of Second Officer Peters Of
the Grape still remains at the In0rglc I'M.
claimed. Undertaken Clewell received the
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