Evening journal., 1902-05-17
TOWN EXCITED
OVER DROWNING
State Detective and Con-
stable AearS Stories
Fishermen
Special to the Evening Journal

New Castle, May 17.-State Detective
James Ratledge and Constable Jones
were in New Castle last evening in
quiring into the Rodman drowning
case. They heard many stories from
the various fishermen who were fishing
at the time the accident occurred, and
all of them are to the anne effect. The
general belief of the fishermen is that
tine skiff was struck and the men were
stunned, and that they never came up
after being hit.
Yesterday afternoon naptha launch
from Wilmington, with graphing
irons on board, was out on the river in
search of the bodies of the Rodmans,
but up to a late hour last night the
search was unsuccessful.
Fancy hosiery. try Biggs'.
The Miss Virginia Spotswood Mis-
sion Band last evening gave its clos
ing reception after very prosperous
winter. Games were indulge din until
$50 o'clock. when refreshments were
served.
Funeral of Mrs. Collins
The funeral of Mrs. Collins took
place today at St. Peters Roman Cath
olic Church, the Rev. Il. l.. Brady Of
ficiating. Last night the b. v NJ. So
dality recited the office for the dead
and attended the funeral this morn
ing. The pall-bearers were J. B. To-
man, p. NJ. McGrory, Richard Maloney,
john II. Martin. Daniel Cush and
James White. There were numerous
floral offerings.
Fine assortment of leather BELTS
Biggs'.
A number of farmers came to New
Castle yesterday for the purpose of
buying shad, but for many of them
the prices were too high, and they re-
turned home late last night without
making a purchase.
Baseball Team Organizes
The New Castle Junior baseball team
has organized for the coming season.
William Smith is captain and man
ager. The team desires challenges
from teams averaging IA years. The
players are as follows: Evan Lancas-
ter, catcher; William Smith pitcher;
w. Hail. shortstop; Albert NJ. King,
first base; Van Ranken Wise, second
base; John Foster, third base; Frank
Frazier, centre field; John Dorris,
right field; Elmer Cavendar, left field;
Paul Frazier, substitute.
The Rev. S. Beattie Wiley yesterday
morning, at 11.30 o'clock, in the manse,
united in marriage John Donnelly
and Miss Elizabeth Koch, of Philadel-
phia.
Wilbur Meredith has remOdelled his
store and increased his stock.
James 3. Ioman is going to Mime
apolis as a delegate to the convention
Of Eagles, OF which he has
been a member for a number of years.
A rummage sale will be given by the
women of Emmanuel Church in the
parish house. beginning this afternoon
and continuing every evening next
week Articles Of every description
will be sold
Miss Elizabeth Toman, who is at
tending school in West Chester re-
turned home yesterday to spend Sun
day.
James P. McCafferty, Daniel Sulli-
van Charles Dougherty, Alden Jerden
and Francis Reynolds will attend q
meeting of the Hibernians on Sunday
night in Delaware City.
William Wright is the guest Of Mrs
Thomas Gott, his sister.
J. T. Ryan spent yesterday in Phila-
delphia.
Patrick Wallen is indisposed.
Mrs. Edward Challenger, Mrs. Will
liam Deakyne and Miss Harriet Chal-
lenger spent yesterday in Philadelphia
Miss Sadie Vantine is visiting hel
parents until Monday.
Miss Mary Duffy, of Wilmington, is
the guest or Miss Cecilia Boyle.
Miss Anna L. Buckson, who has beer
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Artemas
Ellendale.