Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-26
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New CASTLE, May 20.-Col. J. j. Gegan,
who for 20 years has ably managed the
branch of the Philadelphia maritime OK
change and the Western Union office here
has rendered his resignation, to take effect
June LIST next. The colonel has been in
poor health for a, year past, and he has
long contemplated retiring. He will re-
main in Now Castle at least for year, and
take life easy and rest from his years of
constant work at the desk. There are
| already number of applicants for the
position, which is considered very lucra.
tive one.
Fred w. Hoffman. formerly an attache
OF the exchange has gone to New York,
to take a position with the Postal Telc-
graph Company
City council held special meeting last
nigh; and appropriated 800 towards the
Fire company's new building.
NEW CASTLE May 2l.-The Red star tug
| International, which has recently been
enlarged and improved stopped hero last
| evening on her trial trip. The International
is said to be now the largest and finest tug
in America, If not in the world.
Within the past few weeks work on tho
| Delaware iron works which has been almost
at stand still since the big fire last Sep
tember, has been brisking up considerably,
and there is q prospect now that the season
| will be fairly busy one, Extensive orders
for iron, water and gas pipe are now being
filed for parties in San Francisco, Mexico,
| Cuba, Canada, North Dakota, Salt Lake
| City, Chicago and the Pennsylvania oil
| regions.
The schooners Thomas S. Falcke and
| Florence q. Magee were in collision on the
| Delaware near here yesterday. Tho
| falckc lost her main-gaff, broke main top
mast, and had foretop-gallaut yard sprung
| Mnrpp 0frag IN al
head.Eear.
The W. & n. K. K. Co. are making some
| repairs and Improvements to their wharf
| slip at the Delaware Iron Works.
The newly-organzed tennis club has
opened headquarters in the room adioin-
| ing the mayors office in the old court
house.
NEw CASTLE, May 23.-The plans and
| specifications for the Delaware building to
| be erected on the grounds of the Columbian
Exposition at Chicago have been received
here by Capt. George w Eckles and placed
| on exhibition at the establishment Of
Charles II. Clewcll, on Market street where
they can be examined by local contractors
Several of the latter, it is said. will make
bids on the work
Martin Kamether, we'll known farmer
Of near Glasgow, became suddenly insane
while driving through town yesterday
afternoon. Officer Morgan took him in
| charge and conveyed him to the Diamond
state Hospital kamether several wears
ago made an attempt at suicide on pela
ware street by gashing his throat with a
| razor.
The butt-welding furnaces which have
| been under construction at the Delaware
iron Works since the first of the year are
nearly completed and will be ready for
| operation IN short time when a number
/ Is will AL
NEW CASTLE May 2S--John G. King, a
well,known citizen, is in receipt OF New
! York letter inviting an inspection of green
goods which the firm promises to giyehim
The exclusive agency for this section, "
should he decide to invest. The writer OF
| the letter endeavors to arrange meeting
with Mr.. King anywhere outside If New
| York city, when he promises to show the
goods and if possible make a sale. 'lfyou
4 wish to come and see me, = he winds np
send the following telegram, but dis.
| tlnctly remember under no consideration
ever send me aletter, for won't receiveit .
70 Charles Mason, $50 West liGrh stye,t, Vac
| iOfk Guy: Sent catalogue of garden seed
Signed FRONT, Sis
/ Mr.. King of course reads the news
| papers, and he would be the last man to
be caught in a game like this.
The Jefferson House was the scene Of
several lively scraps Saturday evening and
| for awhile much excitement prevailed
Barney Dougherty had his face beaten
| almost TO a Jelly, Frank Atkinson was
\ badly cut about the face and a number Of
The other participants came out with black
eyes and SCARED faces. The officers ar
rived AT the place in few minutes after
the lighting began, but only succeeded iii
preserving order, as Proprietor Hoffman
refused to allow the authorities to arrest
the men while under his roof unless war
rants were procured.
At meeting Of the Lenape fire com.
nany, yesterday afternoon the plans and
specifications for the proposed new build
4 ing We're presented by the committed and
accepted by the company. The building
committee was ordered to invite bids for
erecting the building. It is the intention
o. the company to given social dance for
the benefit Of the building fund, at the K
Of L. Hall next Saturday night
The members Of the New Castle Wheel
Gthb nave made arrangements for ten
mile handicap bicycle race to take place
on saturday afternoon, June 4th. James
y. Booth will be the scratch man and the
following will be given handicaps Ian
caster, minutes; Foster and Herbert, 1;
Wesgrnman, D; Rogers, <, Doris and
Trough, ~, Hamilton, 10. New Castle
wheelinen only will lie allowed Ia enter.
Several valuable prizes have been offered.
Harmony Castle, No. q, II Of q. ~. Mt.
tended the ". x Church III Il body yester.
day morning and listened to an appro-
4 pirate sermon By the Key. L. Il. Martin.
The policemen wore their uniforms for
the first time yesterday. All ol them made
a fine appearance,
The valuable Horse belonging to Joseph
stoeckleof Wilmington, which was taken
SICK here Friday, lied this morning at the
jefferson lloasc stables.
NEW CASTLE, May ~. Harmony Castle
No. 8, K. OF g. f.. celebrated its eighth
anniversary last night ~ upproprate ex.
ercses ~ its headquarters III the town Hall
building, which were beautifully deco
rated and crowded 70 overlooking. The
programme consisted Of an overture bv d
selected orchestra solo, "Old Home, 4
Edward smith song, 'Walfat the door q
hallie Topkiss, solo, Harry McGnrc; solo
DO they think Of me. Matthew Cham
berlain; reading + II. Quick; solo. Ted
smith; address, Harry Price: reading
Ezra lsuuti jubilee song by choir, At the
conclusion Of tho exercises those present
partpok Of a fine collation. Toasts were
responded Q by several az the Eagles anc
the guests. The anniversary Was II pro
notlnced success, and reflects great credit
on the various committees
The plans and specifications for the fire
mels new engine house are now ready
and can be seen at the store of r Mciirory
on Clayton street near the r.. w. a B eta
; ton, Or az the office DC r. X. eiarswell II
/, Wilmington. BIDS will be received to june
ith
a mad dog created quite a panic at til,
t lower end Of Vino street this morning
Officer Morgan arrived on the scene ane
quickly Dispatched the rabid animal. I'll,
mayor VIII soon issue an order that al
CANNES running at large through the cit,