Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-02-18
DELtWARE CRY.


Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
DELAWARE Cry, Feb. Il.-An alarm Of
fire was given from the engine house yes
terday morning. At the residence of
Robert A. Moody q fire Of small proper
tions was caused by the ignition OF some
newspapers behind the stove, in the din
ing room caused by the hanging OF a hot
poker in their vicinity. BY prompt
measures on the part of the family, little
damage was done, with the exception OF
the destruction of the mantel, draperies.
and pictures. The fire apparatus was
quickly manned, but tho fire was cxtln
gllished before its arrival.
Wilson Scraftun, whose death was re-
corded IN the Wilmington papers, WIS u
former resident of this town, having been
matchmaker and jewelcr. He came
from England over 40 years ago and set
tied In Delaware City, whence he removed
to Wilmington "a years ago. He was we'll
known by the Older residents, and was
once elected mayor.
The tughoat Lola NJ. came up through
the canal, from the south, and passed out
on her way outside to New York, rather q
serious undertaking at this season OF the
year for small craft.
DRLAwARE Cry, Feb. i2.-David Steel
man has purchased the house owned by
v. b. Asher on Washington street and
takes possession the first of next week.
George shorter, colored, who on last
Thanksgiving night assaulted the colored
preacher, the Rev. A. 5. Ambrose of the
U. A, NJ. l.. Church, in Polktown, gashing
him SO severely that the services of q doc
tor were necessary to sew up the wound,
has received Il heavy sentence, in fact, the
full extent of the law--tive years impris-
ment 5000 fine, and an hour in the plllory.
Possibly this will put stop to the too Tree
use of the razor amongst the colored COM
munity in this vicinity. The cutting was
done on the same night that Noah Benson
disappeared, or the night previous.
DELAWARE Cry, Feb. l3.-Qnite an ex-
citement was caused in town on Thursday
by the news of the arrest Of Edward Dill
worth. OH q warrant served by Dover
officer. on the complaint of Rev. j. A. H.
Wilson, charging tile editor with criminal
libel. Mr.. Dilworth accompanied the
officer back to Dover, gave bail for APP
pearance at court, and returned home on
the evening train.
The dry-dock matter has, by no means
fallen through The delay has in a meas
ure been caused by the serious Illness and
subsequent death of the wife of the junior
member of the firm, William Simpson
Landlord Phillips of the Robinson House
will make extensive improvements and
pleased with Delaware city and has al.
ready gained a large circle of friends
Captain Tom Nankirk has been put in
command of the steamer Lizzie Hender-
son, trading between Philadelphia and
New York.
Mrs. Ruth Bigger has decided to carry
on the undertaking business conducted by
her late son, Harry.
The directors of the volunteer fire de
mn rtfnput hold a fnpntiftu far prtyp
and George n. Bright was elected chief,
with >. ii. Irons assistant 5. A. Collins;
chief lineman; J. IL. Davidson, foreman Of
hook and ladder; Il. Rhein and ID. A.
0'Neil, nozzlemen.
Edward ONeil, who for So years has
been in the employ of tide chesapeake Il
Delaware Towing Company. has resumed
his duties after an illness of two months.
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DELAWARE CRY, Feb. 16--The work
Of repairing the canal lock gate was
commenced yesterday morning. The
stall Of canal carpenters and dredging
machine crew, reinforced by the section
men and some extra hands, were em-
ployed yesterday in putting in position
the stand. to prevent the flow Of water
from the outside. This was firmly
tamped to prevent leakage, after which
the bottom gate was raised, and the
space pumped, enabling the workmen
to remove the old iron wickcts, which
have done service for six years past. A
new set will be put in their place. 1t is
expected that the work will be com
pleted by Friday Of this week, when
the canal will be reopened for traffic.
Possibly the dredging machine will be
put into operation to clear the river end
Of the locks Of the mud accumulated in
side the gates.
DELAWARE Cry. Feb. l7.--Mr. and Mrs.
G. ii. Enos of VIENNA near Porter's sta
ton, mourn the loss Of their third
daughter, Clara Holmes, who died yester-
day morning, after a short but severe i'll
ness. Taken i'll on Sunday, she passed
away on Tuesday Mr.. Enos, who was on
business In Florida, was telegraphed for,
but failed to arrive in time, reaching home
in the afternoon. The burial services will
be held at the house on Friday, the Rev.
ii. l.. g. Braddon officiating,
One of the features Of the coming school
entertainment will be tennis drill by IA
young ladies.