Evening journal., 1894-01-13

crush the foe ia our hours Of need but
remember, you would make possible the
grander triumphs Of peace. IN that the
merchant liners from the same yards
will aid In restoring the prestige Of our
commercial marine. and, make us again
largely the carriers Of the worlds
product.
How II Can DO Pleasing Memory.
"Gentlemen, you will see and note
with the skill Of competent critics, all
these possibilities, as you shall inspect
our city, her homes, her industries and
her river and harbor.
Permit US 60 hope that you may be
moved TO do what we so modestly ask,
and that thereby your visit here may be
pleasing memory both to you and us Ia
after life. For In so doing we honestly
believe that you will be promoting the
nations best welfare.
Remembering that Congressman like
short speeches, coupled with unlimited
leave TO print, now commend You to the
tender mercies Of the Board of Trade
Chief Justice Lore's speech was greeted
with great applause and was replied TO
by Mr. Blanchard In neat aud spicy
/ speech.
Going Up the River.
Shortly after this the hawsers were
| slipped and the Ulrica steamed
towards Market street bridge, passed
through the draw and the tour Of in
spection began.
The visitors manifested much interest
in the extensive plant of the Harlan and
Hollingsworth Company aud expressed
regret that they could not see It in
busy season.
The next points of interest were the
extensive phosphate works Of the Walton
and Whann Company and the Delaware
Pulp Works Just above it. The party
landed and was shown through the latter
place, which is owned by the Jessup and
Moore Paper Company.
Enterprises ON Both Sides.
At the conclusion of this visit the
Ulrica steamed down the river.
Below Market street bridge the exten-
sive enterprises Of the Charles Warner
Company, George W. Bush & Sons Com
lpny, Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore Railroad Company, Pusey and
Jones Company, Diamond State Iron
Company, Wilmington Steamboat Com
pany. Mccullough Iron Company, jack
son and Sharp Company, Lobdell Gar
Wheel Works, Enoch Moore q Sons
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ers' Ice Company and others on the Chris.
tiana and Brandywine were viewed and
fsvorably commented upon, several Of
the members expressing surprise Et the
large business interests lining the
streams.
Their inquiries, which were many,
were answered by members of the Board
of Trade, who were intimately acquain-
ted with the enterprises in question.
On the Majestic Delaware.
The majestic Delaware river was a
revelation to those Congressman who
bad never seen It, and such expressions
as Grand r. and Magnificent Z" were
/ heard The Ulrica speeded past the
lighthouse and jetty, and rose and fell
to the undulations Of Delaware's great
channel Of commerce.. The guests were
delighted with the run on the Delaware
between Edge Moor aud New Castle
Z and were unanimous IN expressing the
! sentiment that Wilmington was fortu
? nate in having such a hne river front SO
D near. The extensive plant of the Edge
] Moor Iron and Bridge Company. and the
quaint old city Of New Castle were the
I principal objects of interest during the
run on the Delaware.
Between Edge Moor and New Castle a
5 substantial luncheon was served and it,
with its attendant jolliJy, vas one Of the
} enjoyable features of the trip.
Beautiful Floral Decorations.
This luncheon was served by Messrs.
] Cruise & Spencer. caterers, in the saloon
; cabin. The table of honor occupied the
centre Of the cabin aft, while there were
? tables on the starboard aud port sides
: and forward.
On the table of honor was a floral
! centre-piece, yacht Of carnations, roses
y and other flowers
The floral decorations, which were
made by Florist l. +. Baylis, were
beautiful A festoon of smilax hung
from the electric light brackets al
around the cabin, and the effect upon the
white and gold fnishiugs was very
; | agreeable TO the eye
The side tables were decorated witt
, palms. dracanias, primroses and cycla-
= man.
The Choice Menu Provided.
] The caterers had a staff of seven eff
e Client walters, who were expeditions il
r the dispensation of the following menu
. Broiled Oysters, Salmon Raw Oysters
! Boned Turkey, Croquettes,
Terrapin, Chicken salad,
D Coffee, Cheese and Crackers,
y Champagne,
ish-house Punch ApOlinaris Water
II was nearly o'clock when the Ulricl
4 returnel TO her moorings at King stree
Y dock.
3 The guests entered carriages aud werl
d driven over the business aud resident
sections Of the city After taking sup
per they returned TO the station and lef
. for Washington, their car being attached
to the express leaving here at o
o'clock
y DIED OF HEART DISEASE.