Evening journal., 1904-07-15

Of the "u. S. "" and also toward the
houses adjoining the alley severa. of
which had shnsle roofs. That they es-
capped catching IRE is due alone to the
prompt action Of the fire fighters. Colonel
Rogers had his hands scorched by the
flames ana his face backened. Both
boats are equipped with naptna engines.
Cost Of Repairing Steamer.
Some idea OF The cost of repairing tho
fire engine was given yesterday by Asa
w. LaFrance. of the American LaFranco
Fire Engine Company. OF Elmira. n. Y.
Mr.. laFrance who Is engaged in repair
work on the Washington Fire Companys
steamer, IA WI mington came 10 this
city and looked over the local engine. IT,
his opinion the steamer can be put in
first class condition for about $3.50.
In the event OF Mr. Larranoe obtaining
the contract for the work it will be nee
essary to send the steamer TO. the shops
and the city viii be furnished a relief
steamer by the company providing Coun-
ell pays the expenses OF transporting It
from and tc the Elmira works.
Mr.. LaFrancos proposition VIII be
brought before council tonight and thor
ougnly discussed.
A colored Hercules.
When the Pullman Palace Car Com
pany places John Henry DAVIS co;ored.
on 'ts roll of porters it will nave engaged
a modern Hercules, as Davis is one OF
the strongest men IN New Castle. few
days ago he gave an exhibition of his
uh
prone upon his back on the floor with
arms outstretoned two men. whose ag-
sresate weight was nearly $50 pounds.
stood upon his hands and were lifted
clear Of the floor over foot. Again he
held six men. who stood upon his chest.
distance OF eighteen inches above The
noor for nearly a minute. john will prove
valuable adjunct to the company I'm
quelliug an undue nilarity which may
arise during the course OF mis- duties az
porter.
Two Ancient Mouthpieees.
During the work Of tearing out the in.
terror Of the old house al Front streer
by Lewis c. Duncan preparatory TO re-
houeing IT. two old hand carved mantle
plese5 were removed from their PAGES
above the hearths. Upon the back OF one
was marked the date 1858 and the otner
bore the date Of 1924. As there were 10
houses In New Castle in 1858 Mr.. Duncan
Is at loss TO account from where IA,
mantle piece bearing that date ean.e
Several offers from Wilmington part,ss
were received for the relics. but they
were refused and the pieces we're Sc. back
IN their proper position.
Last Night of Drill.
Members Of c. any II he's ;neir last
drill before i'oing to Camp sIars.l las
evening under command OF Captain O.. :
lIcicomb. or an hour All half n e
men, in their khaki uniforms were nut
;arcugh the manuel OF arms ana foot
movements ans did the work admirably
a'ncers NJ tfc company say thay viii
have one oe thu largest and best drilled
compaL'os on the field
company II leaves on special car
over the Deloware division railroad L.
morrow moratg. ~ goes to PnrJe-'s S a.
lion aad f.Cm that point Is awiichcd oi
10 the newer" and Delaware city rain
.oai over wh ch 1t will prercl 10 tho
camp grou~cs.
Parties on an Outing.
On the launch Genus. several Phlladei-
phia parties dropped anchor m the har-
hor last evening and remained over night
on their return voyage from a week S
TRIP down tho bay. Those IN tho party
Nrfe t1pt'4'n William Wiser of Brides-
oufs' Philadelphia; Or. w. J Martin.
fhliade'phia. ana C.. Ernest Wilson. OF
PhNadelphia. owner Of Tho Genus. Cap-
tam Wiser Is brother-n-isN Of Theo-
dofe A'kinzon, VI this city