Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-23
SEW CASTLE.


Brady, Daniel Burchsll, Manuel McElwee
and Joseph Farley. Messrs. Hizar and
Brady were reelected, the retiring menu
bers of the board being John G. Mahoney,
Henry Foster and John J. Gorrnley. After
the meeting those present partook of
fine collation. provided by Messrs. Foster
and Burchall.
Bishop Curtis will administer the rite of
confirmation at this church Sunday, July
Sd.
Invitations are out for the wedding of
George 4. Whitfield and Miss Sallie Crosse
to take place at the home of the BRIDE
Wednesday, 18th inst, at s o'clock:
The members of the Namcless Fishing
Club are making preparations for their
annual trip down the bay early IN July.
Charles II. Clewell of this city, who re-
ceived such a tlattering vote in this hun
dred for the Democratic nomination for
coroner, has decided TO BIZ q candidate
again two years hence.
O. Edwin Eckles is a candidate for the
Democratic nomination for hundred as
SCISSOR.
New CASTLE, June 1.-THE New Castle
accommodation train which leaves Will
mington for this city ut 3.45 p, m. came
within an ace of plunging headlong into
the open draw of the bridge over Chris
tiana creek, below Delaware junction, yes
terday afternoon. The bridge was on at
the lime to allow Il tug with barge in
tow to pass through. The long distance
danger signals were as usual displayed, but
the train came laundering around the
cnrve just north of the bridge. The signal,
fortunately projects over the track and
was struck by the engine, smashing the
signal board to splinters. This startled
Engineer Mcguire and his fireman, and
they at once saw that they had passed the
red signal. The engine was reversed and
the brakes applied, and before the passen-
gers were aware Of the danger that they
had been subjected to, the train came to a
standstill within half stones throw of
the bridge. The train Tas delayed for ~
minutes. Many of the lady passengers
were much frightened when they learned
of their narrow escape.
A young girl employed at the New Castle
wooden mills had miraculous escape
while returning from work last evening.
The crossing near the Presbyterian ceme-
terry was blocked by IA freight train, which
had been standing there for some time.
The girl became tired Of waiting and ven
tlred to get by by going under the cars.
Just at that moment the train started and
the girls dress caught ON the rails. but she
was pulled from beneath the wheels by
several companions.
NEW CASTLE. June lS.--George Henry
HUT Daniel Miller and James johnson,
who were convicted of the murder Of
Noah Benson, for which they will serve
life sentences in New Castle jail donned
their convict suits this morning. Owing
! to the crowded condition of the Jail
| Sheriff Simmons hiss not assigned them to
| permanent quarters, but will do so next
week, when three or four other prisoners
will be released at the expiration of their
i taNV he all
morose and silent, and have nothing to
say regarding the trial.
The Lenape fire company met last night
and awarded the contract for the erection
| of the new building to Harry McCaulley
of this city for "a, l2397. Wilson l.. Bay
more was the other bidder, his figures
being Si,223.
Principal Jones of the high school con.
| Quoted the examination for graduates yes
terday, All the members of the class
passed the examination, having received
general averages over 20. They will receive
| their diplomas nj the commencement exer.
cises, June oath.
Joseph Iafforty, former well-known
citizen Of New Castle, who has been absent
for q years, returend yesterday to his
wife and family whom he has not seen
since he left here Mr.. Lafferty has
travelled extensively all over the globe,
| and 1t is said he tells of thrilling escape
from being eaten by cannibals on the
coast OF Africa. During his long absence
4 his appearance has changed wonderfully
and many of his old friends were unable
TO recognize him. He will remain here
for the summer.
Lieutenant Herbert Deakyne, now sta.
4 toned at Willetts Point l.. l., is home on
an extended furlough
Ex-Representative Eckles lost $40 in
notes out of HIS pocket yesterday morning.
Mr.. Eckles, by some fine detective work
on his part, recovered the money an hour
after its loss. A woman residing near
State Road station had found il near
Frazer's store on Delaware street, and
willingly gave it up TO the owner.
NEW CASTLE. June 2o.--Y Yesterday was
quite gala day at nearly all OF the resorts
along the river and bay. Tho river was
alive with steamerS yachts and other plea
sure craft from, daylight until late last
evening, and all of them reaped a rich
harvest. The day. while very warm in
other parts of the country, was made
pleasant here by a cool breeze directly off
the Delaware which prevailed for greater
part OF the.day, and made trip on the
river delightful. The steamer Thomas
Clyde stopped here for the first time this
season and took about 90 persons to Wood
land Beach.
Presiding Elder L. L. Barrett preached
II the NJ. f. church yesterday morning.
The sermon was fine one and the con.
gregation was very favorably impressed.
Quarterly love feast was conducted last
evening Mr.. Barrett will preside at the
first quarterly conference tonight.
Large crowds attended the curbstone
meetings of the Salvation Army yesterday.
Lieutenant Roe, who has been here for
several months at the head of the com.
pany. leaves to-day for other fields lie
made farewell addresses yesterday LADY
Officers Banks and Whiteman Of Wash.
ington, also assisted in the services.
The New Castle wheelmen made run
70 Chesapeake City, Md, and return yes
terday. ]. +. Booth on a MofIat, came
up from Kirkwood, a distance of Ii miles,
i'll 40 minutes, which is new record
All-day protracted meetings were held
at the Union African NJ +. Church YES.
terday.. Colored PEOPLE from Wilmington
and other places were present in large
numbers.
The opera .'Pinafore" will be SING by n
company of local performers at the Opera
House several evenings in July. The fol.
lowing is the complete cast of characters
RI. Hon. Sir Joseph Porter. K. C. b.,
George w EcSles
Captain Corcoran. ii. Davidson
Ralph Rackstraw,
Prof. II. d. Druckenmiler
Dick Deadeye. Thomas K. Lancaster
Biil boostay .'......,.,...E. z. Challenger
bop beckett. .......,...........C q. Iunt
Josephine, the captains daughter,
Mrs. Druckenmiller
Hebe Sir Joseph's first cousin,
Mrs. II. Sudell
Little Bnttercup. Miss Bessie SewelI
Cousins aud marines.
The Delaware Iron Works will shut
down Tor period of two weeks in July.
During the temporary suspension exten.
sive repairs will be made to the machinery
and boilers