The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-31
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Correspondent Of the REPUBLICAN, -
NEW CASTLE, May 3lth.

There was no band OF music and no fir
ing squad with the Grand Army yesterday
but still the graves Of the dead soldiers
were decorated. Flowers and flags were
placed on tho graves in loving remem /.
branco In the afternoon a delegation visit
and decorated the grave Of Captain Wat.
son.
The members of Watson Post, No s, G.
A. r., wish to return their sincere thanks
to all persons who SO kindly donated dags
for decorating the graves.
In Mt. Salem M. +. Church last evening
there were interesting memorial services
held. Addresses were delivered to Sumner
Post by Rev. Samuel Ambrose ond Rev.
rendered in excellent form. Responsive
reading formed pleasing part of the pro-
gram. 1t was interesting to hear Of the
deeds Of Christopher Atlucks, the Boston
hero of ITO and Peter Salem who shot
Major Pitcairn at Bunker Hill.
1t is Remember tho Maine" now adays
but Remember For Pillow was famous
battle cry
What was one Of the most patriotic say
ing OF the late war;
Sergeant W. H. Cprney Of the 54th Mus
sachusetts said, "BoEs, tho old flag never
touched the ground"
What was the most heroic engagement
during tho late war?
When the blood-E Etained banner was
planted on Fort Wagner by the 5ith Mas
sachusetts Regiment, July 18th, 1868. .
When did the first colored troops enlist
in the Civil War;
1st Louisiana Guards September 27th,
1862; Hunters Regiment, November 10th,
1852 and the 54th Massachusetts, February
9th. 1868.
When and where were the colcred soldi-
ers butcherld up and forced to die?
1t took place at Fort Pillow, April 18TH
1864.
What was the battle cry in every ell
gngement?
The battle cry was, "Boys, remember
Fort Pillow
Miss Edna Hanson, of Philadelphia, has
been the guest of friends in Naw Castle.
Frank Bridgowater and George Will
helm Of Philadelphia spent yesterday with
his parents
Thomas Foster and children of Wyom-
ing, visited New Castle friends yesterday.
Adjutant Rodney came up from Camp
Tunnel yesterday on visit to his pa
rents.
lne G. A. c. base ball team defeated tho
Reilly Lgceum team yesterday by tho
score of 10 to s.
Mr.. and Mrs Howgate of Camden N.
j., were tho guests of Mrs. Isherw ool yes
terdny.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Lancaster ara at
Middlctown. -
Mis-, Elsie Hoffeoker of Philadelphia
has been tho guest of Miss Anna Mohlen.
1he Gatlngher Senate defeated tho
Myrtle base ball team by the score Of II to
H.
The West end team defeated the Bull
Hill Rangers by the score OF II to 10.
Mrs. Deranney and son Frank and Mr..
Aiken of Philadelphia have boen the
guests Of Mr.. aud Mrs. Richard Maloney.
George NJ. Davis few days ago was
bitten On the arm by a .;,osqulto. He
scrai ched the place where he was bitten
with the result that blood poison set in and
Davis is under the care of DR.. Black.
Mrs. Thomas d. Wise, who has been un.
well was able to sit up in her room for a
short time to-day. Her many friends are
delighted over her recovery.
Dlphtheria still continues in New Castle.
Tho Board of Education will hold its
regular meeting this evening.
The May devn ntinn. l.. at. leatar's- ShHEeh'
! wifi como to Icloso this eveDing.
Childrpn's Day will be observed IN the
M Il. Church on Sunday, June II.
The shad season Is at al end. Very few
shad arc being caught and prices are very
low.