Evening journal., 1905-07-18
HIS CHILDREN
HIS FIRST THOUGHT
Seeking to Save Them J. r.
Robinson Lost His Farm
Implements
The FIRE WAS OBSTRUCTIVE
Special to rae Evenlng Journal.

Special 10 The Evening Journal
New Casde, July IS.-AnNiety for the
safety OF mis- children was the cause Of J.
r. Robinson. Who tenants the George
farm az testers Corner, losing his farm
ing Implements in the FIRE OF Sunday af-
ternoon.
Mr.. Jester as stated was aroused from
a nap and running to the parn found a
blazing pile OF hay on the FIRST door. This
he quickly stamped out and started for
the hay loft only to be met with a volume
OF smoke which drove him back.
Fearing that his children were In the
burning building he rushed frantically
hither and thithor calling them by name
but receiving no response. Finally he dis
covered, much 10 his relief that they were
in a neld some distance away.
In the meantime the flames had gained
such headw1y that there was no
time to save anything excepting the stock
and the horses with one exception were
gotten out in safety. a being burned TO
death one Of the animals which had
been driven outside ran back into the
burning building and was rescued again
with much dinicuty. IL Is feared that It
too will die.
/. K. Elason, representing the Farmers
Mutual Fire Insurance Company visited
tho scene Of the fro yesterday with
view Of. estimating losses
CEMENT BASE COMPLETED.
workmon have completed the cement
base for the stand pipe Of the Delaware
Water Improvement Company. Yesterday
the casing was removed from about the
base and in few days the work of erect
ing the pipe. which will be i25 feet In
height and Is feet IN diameter will begin.
CRUISING IN HIS YACHT.
Fred w. Heiss. of Wilmington. was
visitor in New Castle last evening and
spent several hours with his friends. Mr..
Heiss came up from Delaware city where
nc had gone from Wilmington IN his
naptha launch Blue Bell which he left
anchored off that place. Mr.. Hoiss ex-
poets shortly TO take a cruise along the
Florida coast
HIS FOOT srRAIGHTENBD.
Denny Cavender. aged seven years. was
taken 10 the Hahnamann Hospital, Phila-
delphia. by his parents for the purpose OF
having bis foot Strengthened II is be-
lieved that the operation will be success
ful
CONDITION OF STREETS.
Representative OF Philadelphia papers
It is said. viii come to New Castle for the
purpose OF obtaining photographs views
Of somo OF the principal streets in the
city Delaware street viii be the prin-
cipal thoroughfare sketched, although
North Second and Third streets win also
be looked after These artists are said
20 be preparine sketches for book 10 be
entitled progressive cities Of the United
States" and are anxious 10 eot photos Of
the exceptionally fine growth OF grass
and weeds IN the streets OF New Castle
ana OF tho stagnant water which accumu-
iates in various cutters throughout the
city.
RESERVATIONS AT BALDT.
During the past week two designations
have taken place al the Baldt steel Cast
ines Company. those OF Joseph Webster
clerk son of Daniel webster a stock
holder in the nrm. and James Smith day
foreman OF the machine shop. Mr.. Smiths
position has been filled by the appoint
Inent Of Mr.. crosley formerly night fore
man OF tho machine shop. lt Is said that
the former will obtain a position in Phiia-
depnia. Mr.. Webster's position is stli
vacant.
II is currently reported that Daniel Web
ster viii also sever his interests with the
concern and remove TO Dayton, o. Mr..
Webster is at Atlantic City in his yacht
Santa Marie and consequently could not
be seen on the subject Mr.. Smith II is
said viii obtain position in Wilmington.
FUNERAL OF JOHN CAMPBELL. 2
From The home OF his parents in South
Fifth street the funeral OF John Campbell,
Jr. viii take place tomorrow morning al
Sf5 o'clock. The body viii be borne to 81.
Peters r. c. Church by bearers to be Sc
leoted by st. Peters r, a. b.. OF which
the deceased was a staunch member. The
Rev. F. v. Campbell VIII ofHciate at mass.
The r. A. p. Society win meet at O'Clock
tomorrow morning. adopt resolutions and
select an escort for the body to the grave
HEAT WAS OPPRESSIVE.
Last night was by far the hottest that
has been experienced In New Castle this
summer and sleeping was almost out OF
the question. During yesterday men "a the
steel plants suffered greatly from the
heat but fortunately there were no pros
traiions
WILL BE GAME ON SATURDAY.
Manager Murphy has received assur.
ance that the c. 4. A. u. baseball team
OF Chester, viii be on the grounds on Sat,
urcay and that strong team will b,
brought down. The Chester clubs, unlils,
some others, live up to their engagements