Evening journal., 1904-03-10
FRANTIC BULL
TAKES GOLD BATH
Objected to Being Trans
formed Into Steaks and
Rib Roasts
SCHOONER FORTUNA LEAVE.
Special to the Evening Journal,

New Castle, March 10.-With below Of
fright an excited bull sprang into the
river near the battery yesterday, swan
two hundred yards out and then returned
to shore. AS soon as his feet touched terra
firma he gave a snort Of rage and lower
ing his head to the ground, dashed on
across town through open lots or down
streets and alleys pursued by a bowling
crowd Of excited men and boys headed by
Harry Abel by whom he had been pur-
chased for beef
Pedestrians fed in every direction on
the approach Of the bull, and several
women were frightened half out Of their
wits.
Mr. Abel had just purchased the animal
and drove it to the coal yard Of Mr.. Dea-
kyne, where it was weighed on the scales.
1t tipped the beam at 1920 pounds, but
evidently did not relish the operation, for
when about to be driven back to the
slaughter house the bull suddenly made
wild dash for the river and headed for
the Jersey shore. He evidently thought
the distance too great to cover by swim
ming and after Mr. Abel had given him
up for lost the animal turned and swan
back to shore. Then commenced a wild
chase which covered almost the entire
town. The crowd of boys that joined in
got no little enjoyment out OF the occasion
before the animal was finally secured
Chapter of Accidents.
While handling the heavy cakes OF ice
at the schooner Fred A. Davenport Lew
is and Solomon Cornish colored laborers.
had their feet badly pinchej by being
caught between two cakes Of ice.
Albert Wa1en, who was leading the
horses attached to the hoisting tackle.
caught his thumb in a chain of the har-
ness yesterday afternoon and lacerated Il.
He was able. however. to continue work,
although suffering considerable pain from
the accident
Rreshets Discolor Water.
The freshets in the upper Delaware and
tributaries have made the water very
muddy during the past few days. This Is
something which the shaj fishermen do
not like TO see as it drives the fish back
and prevents them from running up the
river. The water is so discolored with mud
that it viii take it several days to clear.
Schooner Fortuna Leaves.
The schooner Fortuna, which passed
through such an eventful winter, was
towed up to Chester yesterday and will
discharge her cargo Of rock paster. The
Fortuna has been tied up here for about
two months and become a familiar figure
at the dock After being unloaded she will
undergo a thorough overhaulins for re-
pairs before going into service again.
Repairing Building.
A force Of carpenters have been busy
putting two bulk windows in the front OF
tho building lately purchased by James
j. Lawior on Delaware street Counters
and shelving viii be placed on the inside,
and when completed Mr.. Lawlor will open
out a stationery and news store about
April /.
Among the Accident Victims.
Henry Mcdaniel, who was burned while
working in Chester two weeks ago. has
recovered sufficiently 10 return to his
labors there.
Harry Neher. who was injured while
working at Todd's Cut is able to be about
Water Libley Is suffering from the result
Of having several fingers mashed while at
work at the Wilmington Malleable Iror
Works.
Letters From Flood Sections.
Henry Beck. Of Second street has re.
ceivcd letter from his parents at Mid.
dletown, Pa, in which they describe the
situation along the Susquehanna. The
letter states that part OF Middletown {.
Hnder twelve feet Of water and that sev,
eral lives have been lost and much dam,
age done by the freshet.
News Of the Town.
Mr.. and Mrs. James T. Challenger at
tended the wedding Of Miss Cara Abbott
OF Newport, and William Guest. Of Mar
shallton, at the home OF United State,
Marshal and Mrs. William r. Finn a
Newport on Tuesday evening. The brid,
was wel known and had many friends IL
New Castle.
The ceremony was performed by tn,
J Rev. Hurst, pastor Of Newport NJ. f
j Church. IN the presence OF few friends
Of the couple Mr.. and Mrs. Guest viii
reside IN Marshalton.
Rodney Thayer is out OF town on a bus
iness "trip.
Mayor Boyd took a run over 10 Whining
ton yesterday afternoon and looked VI
business interests.
John Ries was among the visitors {,
Wilmington yesterday afternoon.
Miss Genevieve. Munson. of Philadel
phia, is spending few days with her par
ents, DR.. and Mrs. Frank Merton Nun
son, this city.