Evening journal., 1907-07-27
TYPHOID FEVER
IN new CASTLE
Some Talk Of John E. Taylor
for Nomination for
Governor
DIDN'T CANCEL BALL GAME

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEW CASTLE, Del, July 27.-Sev-
oral new cases of typhoid fever have
developed here during the past few
days. The attending physicians do not
seem to understand the cause of the
outbreak.
The infant daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Benjamin Sheppard died yesterday.
An effort was made last night to get
Manager Countiss to cancel the game
scheduled with the Pullman Club for
to-day. II was learned that players
from Chester clubs had been secured
and that only two OF the Pullman play
ers would be on the club. Manager
Countiss said that his feet were warm
and that his club would give the visit
ors the best game possible.
The city Cornet Band last evening
was the guest of the captain Of the
tug Mitchell Davis. A delightful ride
on the river and refreshments We're
enjoyed by the bandmen, while the
Grey and other guests Of the Davis
were entertained with choice selec-
tions.
The city authorities deny the report
that they have been asked to investi-
gate the druggng of a youth coming
home from work. So far as the po-
lice have been able to find out no such
case happened.
Peter T. Martin and sons, Of VIII
mington, are rushing the work on the
cottage for George Swan, at Fifth and
Delaware streets.
Complaints Of ball playing on Sunday
Ia the city limits have been filed with
Mayor Boyd.
The launch Ida L. has been over
hauled and painted and on Tuesday
next she will take the New Castle
baseball Club 10 Salem, n. j., where
It is expected there will be an interest
ing game.
Has Fine Field Of Corn
Former Levy Court Commissioner
Charles Megginson has the finest field
of corn between Delaware city and
Wilmington. Good land and good
farm count a whole lot in the raising
of fine crops.
Deputy Davidson has been here for
the past two weeks I'm the interests of
the Ancient order Of United Work
men. At the meeting Of Friendship
Lodge. No. 3, ON next Thursday even
ling. about twenty new members VIII
be admitted TO membership. The youne
men are taking advantage Of the level
rate plan, and bAheve that they can
best show their interest In their fami-
lies by looking ahead so that in case
of death ample provision would be
made.
Taylor for Governor
i New Castle hundred Republicans are
watching the agitation for New Castle
county TO get the nomination for the
next governor In that event New
Castle hundred will have a candidate
las the friends of John T.. Taylor be-
! llieve he would be the right sort OF q
man to be governor of Delaware, anc
lespecially at the time when important
appointments are to be made. Mr.
TAYLOR served as sheriff of New Cas-
tie county. IS a prominent farmer, and
at the present time is residing here on
"The Strand"
Complaint is heard regarding th'
grass and weeds on the west side ol
south sixth street where no pavement
has been laid, and City Council VII
be asked to take action.
Ladies', Mems. Children's Shoes
Stoops.'
Edward Lewis, of Wilmington, anC
Joseph j. Walsh, of near that city who
were swimming in the vicinity OF Co
field Beach IN the Delaware river, came
near drowning. Lewis was strickei
with cramps, yelled and was supported
by Walsh. who dived, and, catching tho
inanimate form, brought It ashore.