The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-14
ITEMS FROM new CASTLE.
Correspondence Of the REPUBLICAN.
NEW CASTLE. May 14th.

Mrs. Mary Reed died at the home of her
husband Charles L. Reed. South Sixth
street yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Reed
had been III only few days. The best
possible medical skill was unable to pro-
long her life Three small children sur
vive her to mourn with their bsreaved
father he loss OF fond wife and mother
Mrs Mil or was highly esteemed by al
those who had her acquaintance. Mrs
Reed was daughter OF MIR. Miller ol
State Road.
About q week ago branch store Of q
Philadelphia clothing establishment
opened here. He WAS visited by q repre-
sentative Of the state who demanded the
production Of his license.
He had none for the time being so the
store was locked up until the required
document was secured. Yesterday after
noon two young men from Wilmington
came here. In passing by the store they
were given gentle reminder OF the goot
clothing sold by the man from Philadel-
phia.
They went into the store. While trying
on some clo hes colored man came along
scattering advertisements of Whining
tonsclothing house. They chided the store
keeper and he became angry. Finally
words passed between the trio and Nathan
then announced that his life had been
threatened. One of the young men threat
ened to stab him. He did not like fight
especially as he has only ono good eye and
therefore could not watch the two young
men. He hunted up Officer Harrington
and the young men were found In restau-
rant.
They were arrested on the charge of
disorderly conduct. Last evening they
were taken before Acting Mayor Lamb
son. That official saidEto the young men
Young men, you are charged with dis
orderly conduct. But the prosecuting
witness has withdrawn the charge on ac'
count Of your father Now you are given
fair warning. Itever again you act IN a
disorderly manner in this city you will
be severely dealt with. You should stop
worrying your father and act as young
men and not as you have been doing. You
can now CO." They lift for their home on
the next car accompanied by one OF their
fathers.
The clothing man was informed that he
will not be allowed to withdraw the next
charge he makes against any one. Tho good
order of the city will be preserved. Rev L..
Brady has returned home from Boston
where he attended the annual meeting OF
the Alumni membsrs of the American
College in Rome. He was accompanied py
Rev. Fa. her Scott.
The American andCuban flags predomf=
nate around the town hall.
One of the young ladies of the Y. W. G.
#. U. decorated the hall for the Straw
berry festival which will be held this
evening. Sampson candy and Dewey
groundnuts imported from Manila will be
on Mrs. Manlove's booth.
Richard Davis eis now n member ol
Company b. Ho is ono CT the musicians
in camp.
Captain Evan s. Watson Post. No. s.
G. A. r. has completed arrangements for
the Memorial Day exercises.
Mr. A, NJ. Hizer Is chairman of the COM
mittee and he in turn has appointed the
subcom inittees. The number oil members OF
Watson Post Is growing gradually smaller
and smaller but still there are enough
left to scatter the flowers on the heroes
graves.
Assessor Israel Riding has completed the
assessment and the book will De hung up
Monday morning.