Evening journal., 1901-11-13
REPORTED NlLE
Oh COTTON MILL
RUmored That Plant Will
be Charged IOlO No.
rocco Factory
Special to the Evening Journal.


New Castle. Nov IA report was
current IN this city last night that
Philadelphia persons are negotiating
for the purchase OF the cotton mill Of
James G.. shaw. which is situated near
the Pennsylvania railroad depot IL
also was said that If the deal is closed,
the mill will be turned into a morocco
factory. The rumor, while it could not
be verified. caused no little discussion,
as such an industry would give em-
ployment To- a large number Of perosns.
Captain Chauncey J.. HolcOmb met
with a painful accident yesterday and
as q result he has a badly swollen foot.
lie was walking among some rubbish
when a nail penetrated the member to
the bone. The nail was removed with
difficulty.
Reports from the Delaware Break
water late Yesterday afternoon were to
the effect that gale was blowing there
and that many vessels were behind the
stone pile for refuge
William Pustill still is engaged in
the work Of gathering cat tails along
the river marshes and yesterday ship
ped about FIVE tons to Harry Clark, OF
Delaware City
The torpedo boat Chauncey, recently
constructed by Neade & Levy, Of
Philadelphia passed down the river
yesterday on her trial trip over the
Government course at the Delaware
Breakwater The craft presented Il
fine appearance and was viewed by
many persons.
Farmers living between here and
Delaware City have had much corn
stolen OF late by unknown persons.
| Tho work of husking corn now is in
operation, and sometimes it Is neces-
sary to leave it in the fields over
nights AS a result a considerable
amount has been stolen. and farmers
are keeping q strict watch for the
Thieves. Negroes are suspected.
The regular weekly drill Of Company
IL will be held in the ArmOry tonight
Aftorward the members will engage in
La practice game of basketball.
AT the meeting OF Industry Council
A. o. U. NJ. last night, a new member
was taken into the organization.
Lewis Wurtz. of this city, has ac-
cepted a position as engineer on one
Of the Clyde steamers. plying between
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begin his new duties on Monday next
A number of tramps who have been
denied admission TO the Jail have beer
camping in the vicinity of this city
during the past few days. Many o
them have visited farmhouses on beg
elng expeditions and upon being re
fused food have made insulting re
marks. Farmers are watching then
closely, as IL is feared they may d.
some mischief
The cold weather has brought man,
mere ducks to the cove down the river
and sportsmen are bagging large mum
bers of them. Last night hocks of will,
geese could be heard and if the wealth
er remains as IL is at present that fow
will soon seek the coves.
Special Deputy Collector of Custom
Martin has issued an order forbiddini
runners from boarding incoming YES
sells until after the vessels have passe
Z examination at the National Quaran
tine station at Reedy Island. Delawar
bay Special permission had bee
granted to certain persons, under de
partment circular No. 90. to board yes
f, sells before inspection, but that has bee
! revoked and any violation of the orde
3 VIII be a matter for the United State
. Marine Hospital Service to deal with