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Evening journal., 1898-01-27
THANKS FROM EMPEROR WILLIAM.
HE is THE NEW OWNER OF THE
YAMPlA. BUILT IN WILMINGTON.

The New York Sun Of to-day says:
AT the office Of Richard s. Palmer,
No 80 Liberty street. the following
dispatch was received yesterday from
the Emperor of Germany:
Richard S. Palmer, No. 80 Nassau
street, New York city:
As the new owner OF the Yampa, /
take pleasure In informing you that
am fully satisfied with her excellent
condition after her three voyages
across the Atlantic within one year. l
am happy to possess the handsome
schooner. and thank You for the lib
enl manner In which she was handed
over Her last performance In cross
ing 10 England was really astonishing.
WILLIAM, l. X.
Mr.. palmers secretary said yester-
day that he Is in the South on shoot
ing trip and that the dispatch had
been forwarded to him. The Yampa
was sold nominally to the German Ad-
miral Baron Won Esendecher who
either acted as the Emperors agent or
resold her at once. She sailed from
Stapleton. s. l., on December %. and
arrived at the Lizard in sixteen days
ten hours. For three days she was
ing thirteen days ten hours. She en-
countered very heavy weather and
went under squaresail and trysail. She
Is an extremely seaworthy boat, and
only lost a few gratings during the
heaviest seas. She was taken over by
Captain John Burt with crew OF nine
teen men. Last May her owner crulsed
| in her to the Mediterranean, touching
al a Russian port before returning TO
this country In October, 50 that her
| last voyage. which ended at Southamp-
| ton, was her third trip across the At
/ lantic since last Spring.
| A. Cary Smith was the designer OF
the Yampa, and she was built in 1887
at Wilmington, Del, by Harlan and Hol-
! lingswOrth for Chester w. Chaplin. Az
ter seven years Mr. Chaplin sold her to
| Mr.. Palmer She Is a fine specimen OF
the American 2-masted schooner, fast,
but built especially with view TO sea-
worthlness She Is 40 feet on the
water line, OF q foot beam, 260 tons
displacement. and draws IA feet when
loaded for sea service She has 30
tons Of lead on her keel. On her trial
cruise she made the distance from Hat
teras TO Sandy Hook In twenty-siN
hours. considered very fast time She
II has made 500 knots In fifty hours. HeI
| cruises have extended oil over the
world. AT the time OF the blizzard
when many vessels were lost, she was
on her way north from Tampa. Fla.
and did not lose a boat.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
FOUR MONTHS AHEAD
ONE OF THE LEGAL COMMISSION
ERS IS SICK--A STENOGRAPhbN
APPOINTED.


APPOINTED.
Dover. Jan. 27.-The Legislature
spent NEST OF yesterday In discussing
some method by which the work OF the
session could be gotten under way,
The commission Of lawyers appointed
TO consider what changes are necessary
under the new Constitution is proceed
ing slowly. and the House appointed
committee to call on the lawyers ana
ascertain what progress i5 being MADE
n WAS found that eX-Congressman
JCnn b. Pennington, one a. the lawyers,
is IN and It win require four months
TO complete the work The Senate also
made an inquiry, and, as a result a
resolution was offered 10 allow each
committee to secure counsel II neces-
aary. The House would not agree 20
this resolution and action went over
The Senate passed the LII allowing
stenographer for the governor and
secretary Of state az salary OF 95oO
year. Governor Tunnel az once ap-
pointed Miss Fannie Harrington, OF
Dover, to the position. In the senate
Senator Handy gave notice of a Dill 70
amend .le new Constitution IL Will
allow women to study and practice law
ia Delaware
In the House the only important bill
presented was Cne to fix the salaries OF
| the Judges The chancellor ana chlel
Justice arc to receive 81. 500 a year, and
| each of the associate justices $500 a
year. The chancellor is to receive Sz7o
| dollars a year additional and the asso-
ciate Justice of Kent county 5000 a year
additional for the making Of the court
| rprprte
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
SINGLE TAKERS DEFEATED.
ENDEAVORED TO CAPTURE THE
SEVENTH WARD MEETING WITH
OFT SUCCESS.

w 0010Ais1tos
Several times the Single Takers have
endeavored to capture Democratic
meetings in the Seventh ward, but they
have been invariably defeated IN their
schemes.
Last evening was the time appointed
for holding the ward meeting to elect
delegate and alternate to the county
convention, on February 3.
The Single Takers thought they had
everything fixed to elect John GOsnell
delegate, but Chairman McVey refused
to recognize the Single Takers as
Democrats, and they were not per-
mitted to vote
John G. Gray urged the chairman to
recede from his position because The
Single Takers supported Bryan, but he
refused to do so.
Amid great confusion, in which half
of the lights i'm the Wigwam were ex-
tinguished and efforts made TO ex-
change blows, Michael Donahue was
elected delegate and Baldwin Springer
alternate
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
THE BRANDYwINE AMONG THEM

william Dinwiddie. a photographer
of Washington, who has been taking a
series Of views for the Baltimore ana
Ohio railroad, has completed the out
door work and is now engaged In max
ing proofs Of the 500 or more negatives
that he secured during the Summer
and Fall. The collection, it Is said Is
the finest of its kind that has ever been
taken. One of Mr.. Dinwlddle's scenic
Baltimore and Ohio views has received
honorable mention in the salon at the
Carnegie Photographic exhibit, IN
Pittsburg. Among the pictures taken
were views OF the Brandywine creek
from the high B. and o. bridge.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
oTD eOTDTER DEAD.

James Stewart, 55 years Of age, OF
No. 6 Elliott avenue, and veteran OF
the Civil war, died yesterday at MS
home of consumption. Funeral ser
vices will be held in Brandywine NJ. E.
Church on Saturday, U. S. Grant Post
of which he was a member, having the
funeral in charge
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
n1IIs oRnERED PAID.

AT the quarterly meeting Of the
Trustees Of the Poor at the almshouse
AT Farnhurst yesterday, bills for out
side relief amounting tc S3'222Vo,
were ordered paid. House bills 10 the
amount of S4.530S1 We're also ordered
paid This shows decrease In the
outside relief and house bills OF over
$500 for the corresponding quarter Oh
last year, although there is an Increase
in the number OF inmates.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
FIRE INSURANCE MEETING.

OFFICERS OF THE COMMERCIAL
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY RE
VIEW IT'S WORK.
The officers and board OF directors Of
the Commercial Fire Insurance Com
pany met at the home Office of the
company yesterday to review the
work done by the company since COM
mencing business in July last, and TO
pass upon the annual report to be fled
with the insurance commissioner OF the
state. The secretary's report showed
that the company had written pre-
miums amounting TO about $4,000,
and had sustained losses amounting TO
less than $500, which, after providing
for the standard reinsurance reserve of
nearly $4,000, leaves the cOmpanya net
surplus Of about $4,000, which does
not include the capital stock Of 500,
600, making the total security as TO
policy-holders OF over 1923 ,000
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
BAR ASSOCIATION OFFICERS.

AS predicted by the Evening Jour
nal yesterday the New Castle County
Bar Association, at its meeting yester-
day afternoon reelected the old ofi-
GERS. They are: President, l.. G. Van
degrift; vice-president. willard Sauls-
bury: secretary and treasurer, II. H.
Ward.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
THE DPFDGING WORK.

Late yesterday afternoon Alvin r.
Morrison and James Moylin, Of the
Delaware Construction Company, went
to Fort Delaware to look after dredging
work down there. They took two large
barges down with them. The work Is
progressing rapidly.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
DELE
CAL ASSOCIATIONS
GATES.

The delegates from the association IN
this city to the annual convention Ol
the Young Mems Christian Assocla-
ticn of Delaware, Maryland, Virginia
and the District OF Columbia, TO be
held in Baltimore tomorrow, will be
G. L. Morris II. l.. ROop, G. ii. Smith
j. ID. Carter and William II. VIII
liams. Mr.. Young and Mr. Wood, OF
Newport, viii also attend.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
MORE LEGTsLATIVE TIMBER.

The first legislative district in this
city is growing legislative timber on
both sides Of the creek. John Way,
of South Wilmington, is the last 70 an
nounce himself Charles Hurlock. OF
Seventh and Poplar streets, Is also in
the field.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
PAYING oFF THE pEBT.

East Lake Presbyterian Church viii
tonight hold a jubilee and burn the
second mortgage against the building
The church will pass from the control
cf the Presbyterian Alliance, but still
be in charge OF the Home Missionary
Beard.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
COMPANY Ks IMpROvEMENTs.

A handsome walnut rolling-top desk
and chair, two small walnut tables and
two walnut clothes-trees, also a pret-
tily-ornamented screen, have been pur-
chased and put in the room OF Com
pany X, N. G. d., at the Armory. New
carpet has also been placed on the
floor. The company expects to give a
ball in the near future.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
sunRr cOMEs noWN.

James j. Kelley, over whcm there has
been so much contention in being ap-
pointed elevator conductor at the new
Federal building. went en- duty to-day,
having been sworn in yesterday after
neon by Marshal short z he appoint
mcnc Of Kelley is for the probation
period Of six months, and, after that
time. providing he is satisfactory, he
will be permanently appointed.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
MORK ON HARTEM RRIDGE.

Work has commenced at the Edge
Moor Bridge Works on the big bridge
which is to span Harlem river. New
York. IL viii be an enormous struc-
ture, and require several months to
build Il.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
DEMOCRATs 10 MEET

This afternoon there will be a spe-
cial meeting CT the Democratic Execu-
tive Committee at the Young Men
Democratic Club. The principal topic
OF discussion will be the proposed
changes in the rules governing the
party.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
NEW MIIITARY ORDNR.

The following order was received by
Company X N. G. d., at the Armcr3
last evening: That Oscar l.. Young was
promoted from the position OF first
corporal to be Quartermaster sergeant
of the company. Daniel Charter and
Charles Bird were h0norably dis
charged and Walter Johnson, who re-
moved from this state. was discharged
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
WANTED.

NVANTED.-Young men and women TO
Training (day or night at Goldey College
and take positions. Can or write for in
formation to IL. S. Goldey, Eighth and
Market streets.
WANTED.-Ladies and gentlemen to
Join a private dancing class. Also stage
dancing taught Baby Ruth, my star pu-
pill. is getting $50 a week. Call or address,
Prof William Scarlet, G23 Madison street.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
Will GO TO GERMANTOWN.

Rev. Joseph e. Sagebeer, pastor Of
the First Baptist Church. of Fleming
ton, N. j., has accepted a call to the
Second Baptist Church, of German
town. Pa. Mr. Sagebeer is we'll
known in this city and will be married
in June to Miss Catharine Griffin
Cook. daughter of Rev. r. b. Cook.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
GAGAN FROM THE NINTH.

AT the meeting of the Ninth ward
Democrats in the Young Mems Demo-
cratic Club on Monday night 1t Is
likely that james Gagan viii be elect
ed delegate to the county convention.
A new ward chairman will be elected
to succeed Artemas Smith who no
longer resides in the ward.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
BISHOP COLEMAN IN PHILADEL
pHTA.

Rt Rev. leighton Coleman, S. r. D.,
bishop Cf Delaware. is in Philadelphia
to-day attending the conservation OF
Rev. William n. McVickar, ID. d., as
bishop cOadjutor of the Diocese of
Rhode Island. I'm the Protestant
Episcopal Church Cf the Holy
Trinity Nineteeth and Wal
nut streets. Of which he has for so
many years been rector.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
WAs rToATED YEsTERDAY.

The schooner John s. Davis. which
was blown aground on the New Jer-
sey side of the Delaware river, Oppo-
site the Greenwich coal piers, on sun
day. was noated yesterday by the tugs
Nellie and Lille Graham.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
NIL THE pEPUTY CORONER.

Deputy Coroner Chandler has grant
cd a certificate Of death from heart
disease in the case OF James Hudson.
.oolored. who died suddenly en- Monday.
An inquest was held yesterday in the
case Of Stainslans Rodstinski, who
died from injuries received at the mo-
rocco factory Of f. Blumenihal & CO.
A verdict of dea.h from bloSd poison
ing Mas given.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
ur wORKED IN THE MINES.

Daniel O'Neil, who claims to have
worked in the phosphate mines OF
South Carolina, which have become no
toricus for their barbarities inflicted
on the miners, was lodger at the po-
lice station last night. He says that
he has been on the tramp since Decem-
Der q. and has walked 500 miles.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
NR- RAILEY.s GOOn FORTUNE.

Elmer J. Reed has taken the position
Of stenographer and typewriter in the
law offices Of Robert Adair and Bald
win Springer J. Reese Bailey who
formerly occupied that position is now
holding a responsible place in the Of
fees Of the Diamond State lrcn Com
many.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
usEs AND ABUSES or BIRDS.

Professor Wilmer Sore, Of the
PHILADELPHIA Academy Of Natural Sci
ences. viii lecture on The Uses and
Abuses Of Our Birds" before the So
ciety Of Natural History Of Delaware,
at Fourth and West streets, this even
ing. He is one Of the leading orni-
biologists I'm the East.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
sIGHT WRECK ON THE W. & n,

While shifting engine No. 8, of the
W. and N. railroad was drawing some
freight cars this morning the back
trucks on enc Of the cars came nearly
cut. The accident occurred between
Market and King streets. The wreck
crew responded and the trouble was
soon adjusted
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
w1r1 re HBRE MONDAY.

The Harlan and Hollingsworth Com
pany has ordered the plates necessary to
for the repair work on the Gienochh.
They will be here on Monday. II VIII re-
quile about forty-ive plates to repair the
oamace
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
HELP WANTED.

A LIMITED number Of respectable
girls can secure employment by apply
ing at the Jute Works, over Eleventh
street bridge.
WANTED.-A girl for general house
work. Apply 1103 Adams street
WANTED.-Upright and faithful gen.
tlemen or ladies to travel for responsible,
established house in Delaware. Monthly,
$G5 and expenses. Position steady. Ref
erence. Enclose self-addressed stamped
envelope. The Dominion Company, Dept.
*, Chicago.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
"CTIMp-Es or MEXICO. j."

Thomas f. Eng,e. of Mt. Holly, N.
j.. will this evening give, at the
Friends Meeting House. Ninth ana
Tatnall streets. a free illustrated lee
ture on "Glimpses CT Mexico
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
THG TINGUE CLEARS.
NO YELLOW JACK ON BOARD HIS
SHIP, SAYS CAPTAIN GRACE.

SHIP, SAYS CAPTAIN GRACE.
The schooner John H. Tingue, Cap
tain Grace, from Black river, Jamaica,
with logwood, which has been held up
at quarantine at Marcus Hook for sew
eral days past. the authorities claim
ing that two of her men were suffer-
ing from yellow fever, was released
yesterday and proceeded to her dis
charging berth at Chester.
The two sick men, one being the
steward, are still in the hospital, and
the balance of the crew were paid of
before Shipping Commissioner King
yesterday forenoon. Captain Grace
claims it to be absurd to think his men
had yellow fever. The two men, he
says. contracted swamp fever in Ja.
maica and he had them in the hospital
out there under treatment for that dis
ease
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
On A IANDLoRp.s WARRANT.

Constable Green this afternoon sold
the household furniture Of Mary Clay
ton, Of No. 207 West Fourth street, on
a landlords warrant
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
90 no THE "DANK.'

no. z East Fourth street. for fine lunch
daily, 10 to l mornings; 9 to l2 even
ings. Lunch tonight: Potato salad,
frankfurters and tomato s0up.
j. W. Wagner.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
LETrERs GRIANTED TODAY.

Register of Wills Crossan has grant
ed letters testamentary upon the estate
of William Silvers to Lizzie Mcguire;
and letters of administration upon tho
estate Of Alice p. Wittemyer to George
A. Elliott.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
PRESIDENT H'KINLBY HERE

IA00INN NAAAA10AAAA W AAFNAA-fN - ~
AN HOUR EARIIER THAN EX-
.PEOTED THIS MORNING.
President Mckinley passed through
Wilmington at 1916 to-day en- route 70
New York to attend the dinner oi the
National Association of Manufacturers
al the Waldorf-Astoria tonight. The
president was looking well, and was
sitting In the rear part of special car
No. 60. While in this city few en-
Moves of the r.. w. and B. shops rush
ed to the car to see him, and the presi-
dent acknowledged them by bowling ana
raising his hat.
There would have been a large
crowd to see him except for the rumor
that he would pass through az /
o'clock. He and his private secretary
had the part Of the car entirely to
themselves. The president was dress
ed in black and wore black Fedora
hat.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
ST. JOHNS RECTORY.
1t Will Soon Be Built on the
Boulevard.
HANDSOME QUEEN ANNE COTTAGE
SPECIAL BUILDING COMMITTEE
APPOINTED BY THE VESTRY
THE NEW STRUCTURE WILL
COST THE CHURCH ABOUT s6OoO

At "A special meeting Of 81. Johns p.
b. Church vestry a committee was ap-
pointed TO perfect plans and superin-
tend the building cf a new $4,000 rec
tory for the parish.
II viii be built at Twonty-third
street and the Boulevard The lot pur-
chased from the North Side Improve
mont Company has a frontage of fifty
feet and a depth of 15O feet
The committee Is now making ar
rangemonts fer the plans, and, as soon
as they are drawn. and the contract
cwarded, the work OF construction will
be prosecuted with vigor.
The rectory will be three stories
high, constructed of stone bricks and
shingles. and OF the Queen Anne style
Of architecture II will be one OF the
handsomest ministerial residences in
the city.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
rop rup rANKER MAVERICK.

FOR THE TANKER MAVERICK.
The Harlan and Hollingsworth Com
pany is making a crank pin for the
Standard oil tanker Maverick. She is
expected back to the yard in few days
to receivev necessary repairs.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
SENATOR PYLE A DELEGATE.

First ward Democrats met at Fourth
and Shipley streets last evening. Chair
man Green presided. State Senator
John Pyle was elected delegate to the
county convention and Herman Il.
First was made delegale.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
,Iorrn ro rnn uInnLANps.

Pocohontas Council. No. I. d. OF =, has
moved from Henry Clay to the Odd tei-
lows Hail. in the Highlands. The hrst
meeting in the new quarters was held
last night.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
HANDS BA LY BURNED.
ULYSSES AsHWORTH SAVED HIS
HOME. BUT SUFFERED Sc
VERELY.

VERELY.
Ulysses Ashworth, residing at Sec
ond and Walnut streets, sustained
painful injuries yesterday afternoon.
He went into the parlcr 10 light a
gas stove, and struck the match on
the sofa. Fire from the match ignited
the sofa cover and It was soon ablaze
To save the house and it's contents he
picked up the blazing sofa and carried
it into the street After doing so he
found that his hands and wrists were
20 badly burned that they must be at
tended 10. Going TO the hospital he had
them dressed and then returned home,
where his friends congratulated him
upon the pluck he had displayed In
saving his home az the expense Of his
hands,
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
TWO HOUSES puRCHASED

Thomas Melvin has sc,d 60 C. A. Lip
pincott the house No 1918 Market
street, and to Frederick Beason the one
at No 1922 Market street.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
AN ADVERTIsEllENT PARTY.

On Saturday evening the young So
cloiy women Of Delaware CITY will givs
novel junction AT Mamie villa tae
home of Miss Alice Clark. Il will be
known as an advertisement party.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
LOST AND FOUND.

.-LOST.-On January 26. q small-sized
pug dog, with white spot on
breast Had on a red leather spiked coll
lar. Reward if returned to 404 East
Fourth street.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
nRnKE HER COLIlAR-BONE.

Mrs. Mary Willard, Of Third and
Monroe streets, fell downstairs and
brolye her collar-bone. Doctors were
Immediately summoned and reduced
the fracture.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
FOR SALE.

HAVE A few good secondhand
Columbia and Hartford Bicycles and
good line of bicycle supplies, stands,
lamps. etc. which 1 am Offering at a
bargain until February lst.
FOR sALE.-Pool table. in irst-class
order. Address II. w. F., this office.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
BRAKEMAN HURT LAST NIGHT.

Brakeman Leslie H. Patton. Of p,
W, and b. shifting engine, had his arm
badly crushed last night between two
cars. DR.. Howard Ogle attended to his
injury.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative llrOmo Quinine ln1leih'
i,rn,,elsis rofund money II Il falls. 2ac
Evening journal., 1898-01-27

CLAYTON
CLAYTON
CLAYTON
HOUSE
HOUSE Harry Bothman PROP
HOUSE
CAFE.
CAFE.
CAFE.
TABLE D'HOTE DINNER.
From Il to L. NJ.
A LA CARTE
Oysters, Steaks,
CLANS, Chops,
Lobsters, Game,
Crabs, Rarebits,
Fish, Terrapin.
The finest Vintage Of Wines. Open
from A. M. till 12 r. NJ. For Ladies and
Gentlemen. Ladies' entrance on Fifth
Street. Prices moderate.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

FOR SALE.-The licensed saloon prop
erty 16 East Front street Possession
given March 25 next JOHN M'NEY.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
SAN MARCOS HOTEL

SAN MARCUS HOIEL
Open All the Year.
Pacific and Massachusetts Avenues, At
lantic City, N. J.
Near the Beach. Elegant and Mod
ern. Hydraulic Elevator. Hot Sal
Baths. Sun Parlor. Steam Heat. Open
Crates. Cuisine and Service First
Glass. a. GRUBB, Mgr.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
WINTER RESORTS

HADDON HALL,
HADDON HALL.
HADDON HALL.
on the beach,
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.
Modern and Complete in every Detail.
ALL-THE-YEAR RESORT.
Remarkably mild climate, every pleas
ure and attribute of a metropolitan city.
A beach promenade famous the world
over; beach parlors, heated by steam.
Driving. Winter yachting a feature.
Duck shooting. Golf Links In course Of
preparation, etc, etc.
HADDON HALL remains open the en-
tire year and contains every known mod
ern hotel improvements. Rooms en- suite,
with baths attached, etc. Write for
booklet. LEEDS & LlPPINCOTT.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
BUSINESS CARDS.

LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE,
CHEAPEST AND BEST.
CLINTON COOK. Bayard Building,
Ninth and Market streets,
Wilmington, Del.
NOTICE.-Sl9.5O viii buy a 3-Drawer
Sewing Machine made and guaranteed by
the White Sewing Machine Company. he-
pair an makes Sewing Machines.
l.. NJ ROCKEFELLER,
N 100 West Seventh street.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
ALL-THE-YEAR RESORT.
ATLANTIC CITY, N. ].

Winter at the Seashore. A Delightful
Season.