Evening journal., 1904-01-20
MANY SKATERS OUT
IN NEW CASTLE
Colonel Rodgers Excites
Much Attention on Skates
and With Ice Yacht
ICE THICKER IN THE DELAWARE
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Special to the Evening Journal.
New Castle, January 2o.-Almost any
day Curing this cold weather Colonel ].
Harry Rodgers, the veteran skater of New
Castle may be found on the ice on The
dyke marsh. Colonel Rodgers is So years
OF age, but that fact does not prevent
him from taking deep interest in skating
and sailing his ice yacht, for he is a
master of both Of these cold-weather
sports.
Younger skaters Of both sexes have also
been making use of the ice and every fine
afternoon may be found in large numbers
gliding over the CLASSY surface back Of the
town. As soon as school dismisses in the
afternoon boys and girls go trooping to the
scene with their skates and from that time
until dark the ice is thiclxly dotted with
them.
Colonel Rodgers ice yacht aad also that
of Ira Lunt have attracted much atten-
t'on from passengers travelling In the
cars. for the pond is in full view of the
trolley line Lovers of the sport are hop
ing that the present cold weather may
continue for some. time yet and give them
a further opportunity to enjoy the ex-
hilsratlng pastime.
5owlers' Third Game.
And still the Yock and the Harvey Stars,
the rival bowling teams OF Wilmington,
are dissatisfied and will have 7nother con-
test az Ries' alleys on Friday night. Each
team has a game to its credit, so that the
third and deciding one is creating much
Interest. II is expected that the bowlers
Will bring large number OF friends with
them and a lively time is in prospect for
all lovers Of the sport who can make ar
rangements to be on hand.
More Ice in the River.
The ice has again spread across the
river, covering 1t completely from the
Delaware to the Jersey shore. This, OF
course, is causing all kinds OF trouble to
the shipping again and many Of the small
or craft are compelled to tie up for an
indefinite time. The several barges and
the Reading colliers are stin lying here
for the ice seems to be more dangerous
than ii was two weeks ago. Some Of tn,
larger steamers are able to force their
way through the packs. but even they ar,
frequently held up and have to be cut
out by the ice boats which are patrolnG
he river constantly on the lookow fol
vessels needing their assistance.
The captains Of the various boats seen
to be taking the matter philosophicallv
Notwithstanding the fact that they ar,
very anxious TO get out. There seems 6,
be no other way. and knowing this anC
the danger IN an attempt to fight the ice
hey prefer to await a break in the wealth
er rather than to put their charges IT
'anger OF damage or loss by venturnl
out at present.
News Of the Town.
Frederick c. Eagle is recovering from
the effects OF injuries received by stabl,
door failing on his head few days ago
Al meeting OF the New Castle organl
zation Of Modern Woodmen on Monday
evening the question OF keeping a separat,
jurisdiction. OF uniting with a Whining
ton camp was discussed but not settled
Another meeting will be called in few
weeks to decide.
The Columbia basketball team had I
practice game in the Opera House las
evening and are now ready for the con
test on Saturday evening with the nv,
from Williamson Trade School. Delawar,
county, Pa.
The Sick.
Mrs. Henry Glanden, Of North Sixtl
street. who is ill Is not so we'll.
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