The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-02-14
NEW CASTLE NEWS
What In Transpiring In the Pretty Town
On the Delaware.

Corr espondence OF the Republican.
NEW CASTLE, Feb. IA.
A large number or the citizens were
much sgitated here yesterday, whei
it was rumored that the city council
WINS to hold u special meeting last
evening. to give he r., W. d b. rail-
ioad the power to raise the high
bridge. II was stated that Messrs.
Etchell and Martin are IN favor OF the
project ard that Holshumaker and
Taylor arc opposed. Frazer Is unde-
cided which way to vote.
lie city Council are the represen-
tatives OF the people and when the
people say that they do not want the
bridge raised then 1t should not be
raised. Last spring the property
owners and residents of the west end,
where the bridge Is situated, sent IN a
petition, and IL had such an effect on
the Council that II refused permission
to raise the bridge.
The railroad has been asking for
favore and favors and what Ia it do
ing for New CASTER In the afternoon,
Just for the accommodation OF ore
man. tlie train runs to the Bear sta.
ton and New Castlc people have to
walk IN from the outer station. Just
as soon as travel began to get little
slack II took its train off.
just see the sights We are obliged to
witness here with the prisoners march.
ing through the streets. And while dis
tress Is around what has the railroad
company done for the poor of New
Castle? Where is the liberal contribu.
ton 1t has given to the United Chart.
ties? And vet it comes and says the
pest hole along the battery will not be
touched by us but We want the high
bridge raised and it will be raised.
A srecial collection will he taken In
the different churches on Sunday next
and the proceeds given to the United
Charities.
1t has been suggested that com.
mittee from the City Council confer
with the Charities and tint number
OF men be put to work oil tho dirty,
muddy streets. They can earn al
weeks wages In this way and also pay
be made for those parties who have
no one to work.
The streets are In a wresched condi-
ton. and something cun now he done, |
as the Charities will have the money,
and IL should be done. IL Is to lie
hoped that the Charities will act IN |
this matter. md while relieving those
in want will do a great favor to the
city at the snme time.
A st. Valentine eve wedding took
place at 8 80 O'Clock yesterday after
noon at the residence of Mr.. j. s.
Salmons, on Sixth street. The bride.
Miss Lille n. Salmons. looked charm.
ing in well fitting travelling dress
Of pale blue OF broadcloth trimmed
with otter fur. and was attended by
Miss Susie Il. Wilkins of Milford The
groom was Mr.. J. Malott OF Philadol.
phia and the best man was Mr.. Arthur
u. Cullen. OF Wilmington. /,
The ceremony was performed BY
Rev. A. ". KeIgwin. Of West Piesby-
terian Church. Wilmington. A recep
ton was held after the ceremony, and
Ihe happy couple then drove to VIII. 4
miBgton and took the express train !
Tor Philadelphia, where they will re- :
side in monthly furnished house oil
hudson street. =
1t WINS difficult to tell the difference !,
between the righteous and the sinner
here yesterday, as several persons re-
,elved very bad falls. The most severe /
all received was that OF Mrs. Charles :
SNYDER. I
George Wright Is visiting friends H., :
hi n elphia.
line Triton cotton mills closed down !
yesterday.
Susan Biddle. aged 9s years. died at
he almshouse yesterday morning.
be superintendent said that the old
ally came from family named Kill 4
ner. who lived on Banning street, in
Wilmington. but the family has
moved away and IL is not known that
he has any relatives. although her ,
if1 WIS insured.
Frank Holland and Nicholas John
on. OF Wilmington, fought a ten
ound, two'ounce glove fight In II
'arn near here last night. Both men 5
we're severely punished. The fight T
vas declared draw at the end OF one
our. few OF the leading sports
Il New Castle were present at the
nill.
Rev. b. F. Jester will preach in the
]. T. Church this evening and admin
ster the SACRAMENT OF the Lords
upper.