The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-07-25
ITEMS FROM
NEW CASTLE.

uC No0A SOuIutoolVASAo Va A>S"
Castle hundred, will have to face
the music. After lapse Of twenty
months the men who worked on the
New Castle hundred roads in 1898
and 1899, are about to enter suit
tor the recoverv of their money.
When Road Commissioners kee
and Grier were elected they found
a heavy debt staring them 10 the
tace. Then came the blizzard,
necessitating heavy outlay. The
old debts had to stand and the new
ones were paid. Then City Coun.
Gil refused to pay over the annual
cum of 5000 and as consequence
the debts still remain unpaid. City
Council refuses TO accept orders or
TO pay the money. The men who
worked on the roads are old men
and need the money. Accordingly
suit will be entered for the recov-
erv Of the wages. meeting Of the
men was held last evening. A com.
mittee was appointed to call upon
William Michael Byrne who has
charge Of the case and see what
can be done at the present time
The people Of New Castle have paid
road taxes. The city received the
money and the city should pay over
the cash.
John Scarborough who made such
a creditable record in the game OF
base ball on Saturday last while in
left field and at bat, will play the
same position on Saturday next.
Rev. Edward l.. Brady, pastor
OF st. Peters Church, lett this
morning tor Newark, N, j., to at.
tend the conservation service OF
Bishop O'Connor. the new bishop
of that diocese. Father Brady and
Bishop O'Connor were former class.
mates and are fast friends. Several
other priests from this State will
attend the ceremonies.
Miss Mary Gemmill and Miss
Carrie Gemmil are the guests OF
their cousin. Frank Gemmill, Phil.
adelphia.
Miss Margaret McCaughan ia eu-
tertaining her niece, Elizabeth Nc
Caushan Of Philadelphia.
MIR. and Mrs. James l.. Bacon
have returned from Philadelphia.
where they have been spending
several days with relatives.
Miss Miriam Davidson OF Dover,
is the guest Of her sister. Mrs.
John B. Manlovc.
George Schmidt Of Philadelphia,
has been visiting friends in this
city.
Mrs. Mary Weggenmapn, Mrs.
Moses b. Fleming and Charles S.
Fleming have returned from visit
to Jacob Lie berger, Smyrna.
Plerson ToppIn, assistant engi-
neer at the Knowles Wooden Mills,
had his hand severely mashed yes.
terday. While overhauling the en-
CINE the bed plate fell on his hand
almost severing his thumb. DR..
John J. Black was summoned aud
sewed up the cash that was made
1t looked like old times in New
Castle this morning to see the peo-
pie thronging from all parts of the
city going to work in the Knowles
Wooden Mills.
John Bates OF Wilmington. and
a woman companion came here yes
terday on Grabbing expedition,
The man became jealous Of the wo-
man and brutally assaulted her.
Mayor Boyd was witness to the
assault and he locked Bates in
cell. The sooner strangers learn
that disorder will not be tolerated
here. the better.
The Huntress put in here yrster-
day for a supply OF provisions.
Rev. Luther A. Oates OF Cham
tersburg, Pa, will fill the Pres
bvterian pulpit on Sunday. He is
the guest o! Kew. S. b. Wvlie.
The tug Stockey Of Philadel-
phia, stopped here yesterday and
the police officials ct Philadelphia,
visited the Jail. They are on
down river trip.