Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-05-14
ANOTHER RxTER BEAUTY.
Tho Famous Steamer War Eagle Lying at
the st. Paul Levee.


The FAR. famed and staunch War Eagle, the
third largest and about the feetest packet OF
the Saints Electric Light line, arrived last
evening at O'Clock, with good passenger
lstl and considerable freight, and left for st
Louis at p. M, with an unusually large pas
senger register and an excellent freight show
ing. This beautiful side-wheel packet was the
exact counterpart of the memorable but ill
fated Golden Eagle, which sank several years
since, and is unsurpassed in point of solidity
and strength, as has been practically demon
strated on divers occasions. She Is 2S5 feet
In length, IS feet in width, has tonnage
capacity of 1000 tons, and, when loaded to the
lower deck, draws three feet of water. Her
exceedingly handsome cabin is $50 feet in
length, having, in all, 100 of the best arranged,
most delightfully."- located and superbly fitted
and furnished state-rooms of any packet or
steamer on the Mississippi. Special means
were devised when the ssDouble Eagles' were
constructed at st. Louis, some five years since,
to provide abundantly for the cabin and state
room facilities, and now the existent eagle"
has added all the latest improvements and most
modern appointments that human ingenuity
could unfold for the comfort and absolute
safety of the guests. While not possessing the
features peculiar to sound steamers appur-
tenances, in all their gilt.edged, flaming splen-
dor and bombastic beauty, this representa-
tive Mississippi packet cannot be exceeded in
its ease and gracefulness of motion in breast
ing the waters, and the attendant solid and
genuine comforts afforded. That her really
excellent advantages are most thoroughly ap-
preciated, it is but necessary to refer to the
thousands of the wealthiast and most aristo
cratic representatives of the tone, culture and
refinement of the Southern people who fairly
crowded her decks, not only last season, but
years previous, in recognition of the valuable
river, lin which capacity the" WarEagle "is peer
less. Last summer the distance between LeClair
and Rock Island, sixteen miles, was accom-
piished in the unprecedented time of forty
eight minutes-never since equaled-and
which is all the more remarkable because of
the unavoidable passage through the upper
rapids. This example of rapidity of time was
supplemented last week by the record,,made in
the trip from St. Paul to st. Louis. She left
reached 8. Louis the Sunday following at 8
a. m, having in the meantime laid up two
nights at two different points along the river,
because of her inability to pass through the
bridges at these points, making the actual
running time two and half days, the fastest
time on record. Leaving st Louis Tuesday
afternoon, with full passenger list and heavy
freight, and arriving at ST. Paul Friday night
is sufficiently fast to suit the most exacting.
With every thing sturdy and strong, the War
Eagle is commanded by as faithful and noble
a set of officers as ever walked the deck of
steamer. Capt. Jerry Wood, Of Dubuque, the
commander, is one of the julliest, best temp
cred, and most faithful officers on the river.
he is popularity known as the happiest man in
the business, and is, accordingly, most highly
esteemed His twenty-five years of varied
experience richly serve to illustrate what
fidelity. singleness OF purpose. and skilled
debut on the "Jas. 81. Denny" whose first
trip was her last, for she burned to the water's
edge. "Jerry" saved all his effects. including
his long and beloved old cow-bell-a boon
companion for years. He has served with dis
tinction on fifteen packers, having been on the
Minneapolis six years, just previous to his
present command of the War Eagle.
Mr.. Cephas Gregg, the accomplished chief
clerk, is thorough master OF his position
capable, determined and trustworthy. His
strict attention to business, and exceedingly
courteous and polished manners, have endeared
him to his associates in business and social
life. His popularity with the fair sex is un-
bounded and his uniform kindness, attentive
ness and genial qualities are responsible for it.
Mr.. Thomas F. Calhoon, the second clerk,
is confessedly the ''ladies' man. of the White
Collar line. He is one of the jolllest, best
natured fellows on the river. BE is constantly
doing good for his afflicted brethren, and en-
joys the highest and most deserving respect
and confidence of both officers and crew. He
is thoroughly efficient and active in the per-
Torrance of his duties.
VIM. Mbbles and Campbell Hunt, the pilots,
are expert wheelmeH, and without superior on
any river. Their thorough technical knowl-
edge, mastery ideas and most excellent COM
mand of the difficulties of their trying posi-
tons, make their services most highly valued
and appreciated. They, too, are the best of
fellows, and very popular.
The steward, VIM. Blanke, is an old time
and experienced caterer, having been identified
with his business on the river many years.
He supervises the culinary department with
consumm ate skill, much to the happiness of
the thousands who partake of the delicacies
aud substantials so commercially served on
the War Eagle.
Will Holmes, the third clerk, is popular
and deserving young man, and will no doubt
succeed admirably in the duties assigned him.
The War Eagle will make return trip next
week, and soon begin running on regular sum-
mer time.