The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-23
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NEW CASTLE.
Correspondence Of tho REPUBLICAN,.
January 23, 1899.

Correspondence OF tho REPUBLICAN,
January 23, 1899
n The New Castle F!shsrmen's Associa.
G tion held a meeting yesterday aftsrnoc n
and elected the following officers: Presi-
dent, Charles Il, Lancaster; secretary. e.
l. Rogers The Association discussed the
inadvisability Of continuing the employ
ment of a commission man. The custom
Of giving cent for each shad to the man
that attended to tho shipping was Gonsid-
cred antiquatcd. The idea OF employing q
book keeper who would keep the accounts.
attend to all correspondence and sec that
each and every member Of the Associa-
ton got a fair shake in the deal met with
the approval of tho meeting.
Tho election Of the bookkceper was then
taken up and William Deakyne was
ping clerk, He will have charge of the fish
and will employ tho men necessary to the
handling of the shad. Committees were
named to attend to the best interests OF
the Association. This Is tho first spring
that trouble appears regarding Delaware
Street wharf Admitting tho wharf is the
whaaf of the William Lea and Sons Com
pany. The Fishermen do not want any
trouble and therefore have appointed
committee to confer with a representative
Of the company.
In oppo ;ition to the association will be
Joseph King s. Sons, who will buy shad
for cash on the wharf. King has the con-
troll of the Ice In New Castle and the as
sociation will have to buy from him. leo
this year will be dearer than last year.
This is caused by the higher rates Of
freight on coal. Whom iarge schooner
leaves Philadelphia for eastern port sho
does not care about return cargo unless
it is good paying one. The coal ratea
this year being good a schooner can do
better by coming back to Philadelphia in
ballast than by taking in load OF leo
unless tha rates::are higher than they were
last year.
1t is expected that there will be about
thir,y-fve boats engaged In the shad fish
ing this year ut New Castle. Two
men go in each boat and saving ones can
make enough to live az ease all the year
round, The twiue for tie nets will be
shipped to New Castle in week or Two
and then the fishermen will begin to hang
in. In about five weeks tho nets will bo
wet and about the middle Of March the
feet will be in active service.
The fishermen at New Catlo will
make an effolt to have all arc light placed
at the Delaware street wharf. That is the
landing place. and it is SO dark that tho
men have to use their lanterns. Tho New
Castle City, Council, however. Is not IN a
position to assume more dcbts.and the as
sociaton will have to pay FOR tho light. II
one is placed thero
Tho Association at Now Castle has q rod |
in pickle for the Now jersey shud fisher.
men. 1t has been n custom of tho Penns-
Vile mon to slip ouL under the shades OF |
evening on SUI day and sail over to the
Delaware side. 1t is against the law to
lsh Oh Sunday and tho association will
ielnand protection from the fish co.nlnls-
i.oner. He will be compelled to stop Sun
lay this year.
Word was received here yesterday of tho
ieath of Thomas Edwards. He died at his
iomo No. 5l2 Lombard street from gan
yerens. Mr.. Edwards for several years has
esidsd in this city and was employed as u
blacksmith at the Delaware Iron Works
When the work got slack he removed to
whore ho obtained employ
nent nt the works Of Pusey & Jones com.
,any. While employed there u heavy
iece OF iron fell on his great. Finally
set in aud amputationj was mo
cssary.
Medical skill could not stop the trouble
nd finally tho leg waa nmputatei aud
wing and kind husband and father fel!
sleep. Mr.. Edwards was native Of York.
hire, England. He was &c years Of age
nd is survived by widow, six sons and
wo daughters Hs was member Of the
irst Baptist Church and prominent
,orker in the Sabbath School.
Mann Shilling became engaged, In an
lUSEChtlUu WlUA ho AuppNh |
lrsw knife at Mann and the latter was
linus tho knucklo of one flnger on his
1T hand.
Tho funeral of Mrs. Anna Bush. wife Uf
rank Bush. took place yesterday aftor
DON. Services were held in the First
aptist Church by Rev. DR.. II b. Cook.
he pail bearers were Woodward Roberts
ickman Hewitt, Orlando sutton and
lward Daily. later ment was made in
10 Now Episcopal Cemetery.
Rev. Edward L. Brady conducted services
the Jail yesterday afternoon. The choir
the sodality sang several selections.
Mrs Ephram Wise formerly OF this city
It now of Richmond, Va. Is visiting rel
ives In New Castle. =
ugh Sheridan, Jr., OF Plttsbure, Pa. Is
ending some tlmo with his parents.
Robert Newlove Is still confined to his
me with the grip.
When wine Is in wit Is out was demon \
nj ed once more here on Saturday night
len two men engnged in II dstic encoun- ]
, on the public street.
Martin Leonard continued his birthday
niversary celebration on Saturday.
,out sixty friends Of the genial proprie-
, OF the Dobbinsvi!le hotel camo from
imington. 1
MIR. Leonard was the recipient Of several
udsone presents.
Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup Will cure a cough
cold ut once DOM neglect your cough. /
may give you serious trouble.
The l8as.o t.G u"Iion.
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