Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-05-03
THE NEWS OF NEW CASTLE.
core.ronaence d eialelre nna Icntnal.

boiler and 20-horse power engine. TO
he used in running the machinery hs
is abont to install in his shop at the
foot OF Harmony street. lie will in a
short time construct basin IN which
yachts and othor small boats can be
protected from storm and sea. This
will prove of much value. A large con-
signment OF building material is ex-
pected in q few DAYS.
Word was received here yesterday Of
the death of Capt. j. Winfield Truss
at his home in Philadelrbia. De-
ceased had been i'll since Sunday last,
whom he was stricken with pneumonia.
He was horn in this city and was the
sen OF the late James Truss and a
brother of Mrs. Mary p. T. Challenger,
n stepson of Mrs. Emily Truss and a
half brother of W. Marvin Truss.
Capt Truss leaves wife, formerly
Miss Colclazer, daughter OF the late
Rev. ii. II. Colclazer and sister of
ii. ii. Colclazer, a noted newspaper
man. S. Leslie Truss is cousin of
the deceased. For many years he sailed
the seas, but recently was connected
with the Philadelphia postoftce. He
was we'll known for his genial nature
and pleasing disposition.
The wedding OF Miss Sophie Smith,
daughter of MIR. and Mrs. Joseph Smith
Of No. Is North Second street, to Noah
Higgins, took place last evening in
the parishhouse Of st. Peters r. G.
Church. the KEY. Edward l.. Brady
officiating. Miss Rose keenan, was the
maid Of honor and Joseph Smith, a
brother OF the bride, was the groom's
best man. A reception followed at the
homo of the PARENTS of the bride. at
| which about $50 people were present.
A number of useful and valuable
| presents were given TO the bride. The
bride wore a steel-colured gown. with
hat to match. Fir. and Mrs. Higgins
| will reside on the Glebe farm.
New Castle, May L. Mrs Elizabeth
Hoffman,, wife of Charles Hofmaun,
| proprietor OF the Jefferson House, sus-
tanned painful accident yesterday
morning. She accidentally cut cash
on the second finger OF her left hand
and had bound IL up with piece of
linen. The string attached to the
| wrapping caught on the edge of coffee
pot filed with steaming coffee. The
pot overturned on her hand, scaldiEg it
badly. Blisteis were raised. running
nearly the full length OF her fingers.
The wounds we're dressed by DR.. Black.
The bright blaze seen to the south
about 10 30 O'Clock Saturday night
came from one of the government
buildings at Fort du Pont, below Della
ware City. The building was entirely
consumed; loss, $780,
New Castle, Nav City Council
met last evening. President Schuhardt
in the chair. Mr.. White was absent
President Schuhardt appointed the
following committees for the ensuing
year:
Finance -Schuhsrdt Gallagher, Rey-
nolds.
| streets-Gallagher, Reynolds, schu.
bardt.
/ Lieht-Re Reynolds, Gallagher, Schu.
hardt.
Pumps Reynolds, Martin, White.
River and harbor-Martin, White,
Reynolds.
Fire-Gallagher. White, Martin.
| Orders for policemen's salaries were
drawn.
A communications was received frou
Mayor Boyd, giving the law for thu
appointment of three policemen for the
city. and naming William Harrington
Matthew ToEin and John Palmer u
succeed themselves
; Mr.. Martin said II think il woulG
be we'll to continue the men for tn,
present. Yet We may dispense with ont
in short time.
Mr.. Gallagher 81 do not SEQ how W,
can do with any less than we now have
as the travel is now becoming heayie
and the need OF policemen is NOR
generally fsltn
Mr.. Reynolds: II can't sec for tn
life Of me how we arc going 10 keep Vi
Or meet the expenses. .
} Mr.. Martin 1--WE can dispose Of ON
| after q while by giving a month
notice. -
Nj. Gallagher: "It would be a bat
time now, with the summer coming OIL
and hundreds of strangers arriyinl
, daily
D The appointments were confirmed.
! There being no opposition to Alexan
der Il. Cooper for the Office OF cit
solicitor, the ballot in his favor wa
cast by Clerk Eckles.
t The Office of tax collector wen
S begging. There were no application
/ and James +. White was continued 70
! another year, his fourth.
The following bills were received
Wilmington & New Castle Trolley Co.
s2.T70 for light from January lst, 1885
! to May LIST, 1900: New Castle Gas Co.
Sl.35; Frank Ranoy 81. 80; Edgar G
Bross, IS; Charles Shearer, &c; Charlie
!. Shearer, election expenses, ell.
Treasurer Ferris reported having re
9 ceived $500. 63 for school taxes for 1S9
o and s67 for 1898. No money for cit
' purposes had been received during tn
q past two months. The treasury ha
less than 81.
communication was received froi
y A. B. Cooper, city solicitor, in relatio
a to two rnandamus cases decided In fave
8 of the city. The action had bee
brought ny the road commissions
: through their attorney, William S
I Hilles. A bill Of 500 for extra service
was enclosed.
: MIR. Gallagher favored the bill, claim
n ing that much labor and expense wei
n involved in tho case.
: Mr.. Reynolds; "Were did be incr
: this expenseY"
9 Mr.. Gallagher: "He spent money
! Investigating and think he worked Il
1t the interest of the city,"
Il Mr.. Schuhardt: 81 would be one
!. vote TO pay $500, II oil the other deb
could be hquidated ("
The bill was allowed.
The bond of William j Ferris, Gil
treasurer, with James L. Eliason an
- Frank Deli. Janvier as sureties in Il
sum Of 1000, was approved.
ID A communication was received fro
10 the Delaware Constr uction Co.. reques
10 ing the use of the westerly side
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