Evening journal., 1905-02-10
POSTING Scarlet Fever Signs.
peath of Ms. HYIand Triee.
River Conditions.

Conditions so far as ice is concerned in
the Delaware river at this point have not
changed materially during the past twen-
ty-four hours, although the foes have
rotted somewhat as a result Of yester
days storm.
While passing up the river yesterday
afternoon the steamer Saltwell became
grounded opposite the steel plants and It
was some time before she worked herself
Off the nats The Saltwell sailed from
philadelphia several days ago but strand
ed along the coast Off Atlantic city and
she was compelled TO put back in order to
have the insurance ON her cargo adjusted.
The western channel is comparatively
clear of ice, but vessels are unable to use
this to any great extent owing 20 the fact
that II is impossible TO cross from the
western to the eastern channel at but ono
point, several miles below here, except
ing az high water.
Several barges passed up under tow dur
ing the day. They were as follows;
Tugs Teaser and Boxer towing Bargcs
Samar, Holton and George r. Stcison
from Boston; tug Eureka. towing barges
Grafton from New Bedford and Canton,
from FAN River In harbor are steam
lighter Bessie, from Philadelphia for New
York barges Mary c. McNally. from
North Carolina for Philadelphia: Read
ing, from Philadelphia for Providence;
Elk Garden, for New Bedford Hamp-
shire, for Anyn's Point; tug Sweep
stakes
Some fears which were expressed for
the safety Of the tug Toaser. that played
"a prominent part at the BrealSwater in the
rescue Of the fceboat crew and IN the re-
lief of vessels, have been aliayod by her
return to her barges
Shipping men are particularly interested
in having Philadelphia replace the lost
iceboat with a modern craft embodying
an the latest devices for combating with
Just such conditions as now exist on the
Delaware river and bay
Boxing in Opera House.
Under the auspices Of the New Castle
Athletic Club last evening a boxing ex-
hibtion was given and was attended by
about 200 lovers OF the sport. There were
three events pulled on and although not
Of "a particularly scientific snature were
fun of ginger In the first go between
Russell, Jr.. and Young Coby. OF Whining
ton, Jack Farrel threw up the sponge for
CODY In the firth. CODY spent most OF his
time while in the ring upon the floor hug
giug his opponents knees to avoid pun
ishment
The second bout was between young
/ Cyclone" and William Jester both Of this
city. The Cyclone" was no match for
Jester and he went down and out in the
middle of the second
George Russel. Of this city and the cal
/ lentown Cyclone" mixed It up for one
and a half rounds when the latter drop-
ped 20 the floor as a result of tap on
the jaw and remained there for the count
from Referee Cannon. There was a lively
battle royal between hve local colored
boys which created considerable amuse-
ment After the bouts Jack Farrell and
Pat Connolly, n i2S FOUNDER from Philadel.
phia issued a challenge to meet any man
of similar weight In the State
Funeral Of Mrs. Levy.
The funeral Of Mrs. Ann Levy who died
on her farm near Christiapn on Monday
took place yesterday afternoon. intorment
being made in the NJ Z. Cemetery al
christiana. Services were conducted at tn,
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