Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-16

Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal
New CASTLE, June 1.-THE news Of
President Harrison's denomination was
received here with general satisfaction by
Republicans, although IL failed to create
enthusiasm. Last night about 20 we'll
known Republicans met at the residence
of Jail Commissioner w. &. Worthington
and organized Harrison and Reid Club.
Daniel X. Wolfe, who has been missing
from home since Decoration Day. was
brought from Philadelphia by a number
Of his friends last night, where he had
been confined in the Hanneman Hospital,
suffering from an overdose Of chloroform,
to which habit he is addicted.
Captain Phillips, Lieutenant Morgan,
Colonel Il. G.. Boyd and the members of
II Company, N. G. d.. were delightfully."-
entertained by the members OF CompanyC
at the latter's a.inory in Wilmington last
evening.
Miss Louisa Bacon had her hands badly
burned by the explosion of hanging
lamp at her home on Union street, Thurs
day evening.
A w. d n. railroad shifter came near
plnnging overheard while at work on the
wharf of Morris, rasker a Co. yesterday.
u jumped the track and tore the wharf up
for considerable distance.
New CASTLE. June i3.-The Democratic
nomination election here on Saturday was
conducted very quietly, although great in
terest was manifested The voting by the
-four districts, for the first time, worked
like charm and proved very conclusiyely
that New Castle hundreds long-fet want
has been at last filled. The selection of
James J. Toner of this city as the candi-
date for sheriff created no surprise what
ever, as his friends and workers claimed
his election early in the day His big vote
at home shows the high esteem in which
ne Is regarded by Democrats in this yicin-
ity. For the coroncrship nomination,
Charles II. Clewell of this city was accorded
the largest vote, 575, given a Democrat in
ms hundred for many years. The circu-
lation of "a report through Wilmington on
Friday night that he had Withdrawn from
the race no doubt hurt his chances CON
siderably. Mr.. Clewell feels highly com
plimenteh for his handsome vote in the
four districts of his hundred. He stated to
EVERY EVENINGS correspondent last night
that he desired to extend his sincere
thanks to his friends in Wilmington and
those who so nobly stood by him here.
lie Will support the successful nominee
and the whole ticket, and urges his friends
10 do the same. II is needless to state that
the party. which has been in disruption in
tins hundred for year or two, is now
aiAAths ttIu a. SMttDllk NlCtuTy
III November is predicted by all good DEM
ocrats here. The result Of Saturdays cleo
ton was awaited with much interest, and
many persons remained up until after
midnight TO hear the returns.
Edward smith and Miss Hettie Peterson
both of this city were united in marriage
biy Key w j. Cambron, pastor of the
FIRST baptist Church, on Saturday even
ing, After short tour they will take up
their home here.
u is now definitely settled that there
Will be no public celebration of the '.glori-
Gus Fourth in New Castle this wear.
Mayor Herbert called meeting last week
to discuss the question, but not q citizen
put ~ an appearance and the matter has
now fallen Hat. 1t is almost too late now
70 revive II, and the celebration has been
declared of for 1892.
Officer Morgan was calledto Dobbinsyille
yesterday afternoon to quell Hungarian
melee. but when he arrived there the par-
Elephants had fled. Warrants have been
issued for the parties.
William Sattcriied nearly severed his
right foot with an axe, with which he was
chopping wood on Saturday.
New CASTLE, June 14.--Ground will be
broken next Monday for the new building
OF the lenapc fire company, on South
street between Union and Sixth streets.
The bids will be opened and the contract
awarded Friday evening.
The Salvation Army's new barrick's, on
Delaware street, above Union, were thrown
open for public inspection Sunday, when
all-day services were held. The new
quarters will be permanent, as the army
has been quite successful here. All of the
members Of the local baud went TO Phila-
delphia last night to attend the big rally
in the Academy of Music.
The William Lea Il Sons flour mill here,
which has been closed for three months,
will start up in full next Monday.
The schooner Owasco, coal-laden, from
Philadelphia for Montreal, was obliged to
60 back to Philadelphia, her foremost
having sprung while off Cross Ledge. Della
ware bay, Sunday.
Yesterday was the hottest day of the
season here. The thermometer ranged in
the nineties all day, although a cool breeze
was blowing.
sheriff Simmons returned yesterday
from Minneapolis. lie was well pleased
with his visit and with the convention.