Evening journal., 1905-08-01
NEW CASTLE MAN
BADLY INJURED
Edward Hawkins Anxiety to
Complete Days Work
May Result Seriously
STRUCK BY A HEAVY sLENGf
Special 70 rho Evening Journal

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
New Castle, Avg. 1--Anxiety to COM
piete his days work, may prove a serious
matter 70 Edward Hawkins an employe OF
the Baldt steel Company. who was in
5ured at the plant on Saturday. While
cutting on q portion of steel casting,
Hawkins was holding a cutting ohisel
and his helper was using a sledge. The
helper in some manner either lost sight
of his mark or else allowed the sledge TO
clip and the heavy implement struck the
wrist Of Hawkins. causing an ugly wound,
laying open the muscles OF the wrist and
bursting a blood vessel
After having the injury dressed at the
ofice OF the company the injured man re-
turned to the shops and resumed his
work although suffering considerable
pain He was advised by several that he
had better give up but refused and
laughed at the anxiety of his fellow men.
After an half hours rest at noon, he
found that he was unable to use the wrist
and he was then compelled to quit He
has now returned to his home in Read
ing. Pa. to remain until he is able 10 re-
sumo his duties at the plant
HOME FROM THE WEST.
Joseph Taylor former resident OF this
city. has returned here from Younes-
town. Ohio, where be was employed. His
return is due to the closing down of the
plant where he was working.
VALUED LIGHT OUT
The incandesoent lamp located on the
westerly side Of the school green, opposite
the home Of James J.. Bacon Is reported
mot burnine." This lamp, although small,
IS one OF the valued ushts in the city and
many persons regret the loss Of the light.
HAS GONE TO HOT SPRINGS.
Percy JEFFERSON nephew OF Mrs. Julia
Jefferson DOngan who was a former res
iient OF this city and who has been visit
lns hts native heath for a few days, LEFT
last evening Tor Hot Springs, Virginia. TO
take treatment for rheumatism with
which no has been suffering lie expects
to return and visit old friends here be-
fore returning 10 his home.
WATER FOR BALDToN.
a large force OF trench disgers and liae
pipe men are engaged in laying water
mains on New Castle avenue 70 Baldton.
the new settlement site opposite the
property Of Thomas Hewlett.
DID NOT KNOW HIM.
Among The interesting letters received
by the family OF John @. Knause from
the latter who is now visiting his native
home Germany. Is one which has caused
much amusement TO the family here. Tho
letter tells Of his arrival and the failure
Of his sister TO recognize him when he
first arrived.
RIDGELEY TEAM DtsBANDs.
In a letter received by senator Artemas
smith from bis cousin Congressman
Thomas S. Smith. Of MARYLAND it ia stat
ed that the Ridgeley baseball team has
disbanded for the season on account OF
the people In that section OF the country
becoming busy and opening Of the cam
ming season. The mombers OF the club
win scatter among other amateur teams
where their services may be demanded.
The team claims the championship OF the
Peninsula. bur the New Castle Club dis
putcs this Tho local team has defeated
on comers
TO PLAY AT FREDERIcA
Members o. the New Castle baseball
team will go TO Frederica on Thursday TO
play the Frederica Club. Arrangements
for the trip were completed last evening
at the meeting Of the club in The ONCE OF
Mayor Boyd. A number or rooters viii ac-
company the team and there will DC ann
pie transportation for the visitors 20 and
from Felton 20 Frederica.
BITTEN by A DOG.
Arthur Drscon Of North Second street
q b-ioklayer. who is employed in WI
mingtoa. was severely bitten on the third
finger OF his right hand this morning by
a dog owned by him and with which he
was playing, while waiting for a trolley
car. After reaching Wilmington he had
the wound cauterized
sPRAINED AN ANKLE.
Miss Anna Davis OF North Second street
daughter OF Albert Davis. Is suffering