Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-10
ALONG THE wHARvEs.
A New Ferry Boat to Be Built-Other n
Of Interest.

A New Ferry Boat to Be Built-Other Note
OF Interest.
There was a lumor this morning around tn,
wharves that the Washington Steamboat Com
pany would soon sign a contract with vii
mlngton firm for the building of a new ferr,
steamer to take the place Of the Wash
ington. Officials of the company state tina
new steamer is to be built for this route, bu
it is not likely that she will be ready befor,
next season. Last fall it was though
that new boat would be launched and put on
the ferry route this season. In this they were
disappointed. There had been several talks
as to what kind Of craft was wanted in these
waters. 1t was certain that the projected
steamer would be thoroughly up to date in
every detail. 1t Is thought that she will be of
the propeller style, and will be Of considerably
greater tonnage than the Columbia
The River View people are making ready for
the opening of their daily season. This will be
inaugurated on Wednesday. the 18th Of Nav.
On Saturdays after that date the Harry Ran.
dali will lenda hand in transporting pilgrims to
this popular resort. and the Mary Washington
is being overhauled for the purpose of
joining in the procession. The launch LOWE
Randall is being subjected to a thorough house
cleaning. and is preparing for her season. Ii
is not determined whether the Mary Washing
Ton Will tue OccOuuau route tuls season.
This Is thought to be one OF the most beautiful
al-day trips ont Of Washington, and has always
been profitable run with steamboaters.
The harbor Office is in receipt of fragment
of brick vouched for as having been part of
the original jamestown Church. 1t has been
given a place on the line with other relics and
is attracting marked attention.
The coon which Harbor Officer Perry cap
tured from the steamer Pilot Boy few weeks
ago is thriving. and under the care Of the
officers is becoming quite docile. His educa-
ton is not being neglected, and he is being
taught good many tricks. He Is an apt pupil.
A proposition to donate him to the Zoo has
been showed under and he is now recognized as
a member Of the harbor force.
Col. Mckibben has returned from an excursion
with Capt. W. L. Clark to Chincoteague Island
off the coast of Virginia. There the colonel pur-
chased twenty Of the celebrated Chincoteagre
ponies for service at his resort. These ponies
are a peculiar breed. the origin Of which is not
known. They are remarkable for genteness
and staying properties.
The national board Of trade lie negotiating
for date at Marshall Hall 1t is thought that
they will give their outing on the 25th.
Mate Beagle is fully recovered from his in.
juries and has returned to duty.
Yesterday was a great lumber day.
The fish commission craft Petrol is still at
the Mattano slip.
The schooner yacht Margaret Kenne has been
shifted.
Mr.. B. H. Colgrove, general manager Of the
Colgrove transportation Lines, has taken up
quarters aboard his new and beautiful steam
yacht Ella and is making preparations for a
cruise.
The Bertha Dean. well known here last
season, is out for Washington with ice.
The first ice OF the season came in Yesterday
per barge from the Susquehanna river for the
Great Falls Ice Company.
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