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Evening journal., 1898-02-16
.PUSEY & JONES BUSY.
Sea-going Tugs Are Nearly
Ready to Launch.
STEAMERS WOULD SUIT KLONDYKB
VERY BUSY ON BOATS AND PAPER
MACHINES-M MODERN TOOLS AND
APPLIANCES WITH WHICH TO
DO FINE WORK.

DO FINE WORK.
Work on the two sea-golng tugs be-
ing built at Pusey and Jones shipyard
is being pushed ahead as rapidly as
possible. Tug No. SS5 will soon be
launched. The ways are being placed
under her, and as soon as this is COM
pleted and the machinists get the tail
shaft and propeller adjusted, she will
be ready to glide in to her native ele-
ment.
Number $50 is also well advanced,
being almost plated in, and she has so
many riveters working on her that
they resemble bees around hive. The
tugs are the most powerful that have
ever been built in this vicinity. They
are 123 feet longer over all; 10 feet
on keel; IA feet inches depth of
hold amidships; 16 feet depth of hold
aft, and 19 feet depth of hold for
ward, and have the appearance of
being superior to any other tugs. As
an auxiliary in case of war, and their
power as rams, no ship could resist,
as they are built in such a substantial
manner that they could Withstand any
shock, providing it were received on
their bows. Their construction is
growing more interesting as the work
on them advances, and when they are
complete will be a credit to Their
builders and to this city.
The company is putting up two pecu-
liar small light-draft boats, one oI
which is to be a stern-wheeler, or what
is known as a wheel-barrOw boat. The
other will be lighter one. The dimen-
sions of these craft are 50 feet il
| length, IA feet beam and feet deptl
Of hold. These boats are built of ligh
steel plates, not over five-sixteenths o
an inch thick, making a light displace
ment, as they draw only about four
teen inches of water when not loaded
and would be very suitable for tn
navigation of shallow rivers like the Yu
kon and its tributaries in Alasak. The.
would make ideal boats for the gold
hunters of that region. These small
steamers will be riyeted up and ship
ped on cars to their destination. The
have fiat bottoms, with a curved boy
and a fan-tail stern.
With the yards full Of boats and tn
two Fourdinier paper machines, who's
combined weight. as heretofore stated
is one million pounds, the prospect O
the company is very encouraging, an
the high mechanical skill displayed b
its workmen will compete with any c
its kind in this or any other countr!
The company ranks as being the bes
paper machine manufacturers in tn
world, besides doing special and higl
class work of all kinds. This fact
easily accounted for. as the compar
has every appliance that is necessal
for doing fine work, including electr
drills, etc.
Evening journal., 1898-02-16
The WRIT is SERVED.
THERE Is SOME TALK OF AN IN
JUNCTION TO PREVENT THE
ELECTION

THERE is SOME TALK OF AN IN
JUNCTION TO PREVENT THE
ELECTION.
At 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon J.
Harvey Whiteman served on Sheriff
Finn the writ issued by Speaker of the
Senate Harrington, directing him to
hold an election to elect a successor 10
the late State Senator Robert j. Handy.
He accepted it, and the election, it is
understood, will be held on Saturday
Several prominent Republicans called
on Deputy Attorney-General Cooper
and asked him whether he thought At
tOrney-General White would ask for
an injunction at their instance on the
ground that it would entail needless
expense on the county and was uncOn-
stitutional. Mr.. Cooper informed them
that he did not think that the attorney
general would take such a step. but
there was nothing TO prevent any tax
payer from getting an injunction on
these grounds.
Mr.. Cooper said he did not think the
sheriff was compelled to obey the writ
issued by Speaker Harrington, as, in
his opinion, it was not legal. He said
he did not believe the Constitution
provided for contingency of the kind
in this Legislature. but for such a con-
tingency in the Legislature TO be or
ganized under the new Constitution.
The Union Republicans First and
Second District committees win meet
tomorrow night and take action re-
garding putting a candidate in the field
The regular Republicans have not de-
cided when to meet.
Sheriff Finn has received from Do
yer about one hundred copies Of the
special law regulating the holding OF q
special election to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of State SenatOl
/ Handy. At noon to-day he informed
an Evening Journal reporter that, mos
likely, the election will be held OF
Monday. He conferred with several o
the Republican leaders during the day
This afternoon the Democratic Exec
utive Committee will meet and it i
very likely that it will endorse ]. viii
kins Cooch for state senator and tn
county convention, which meets to
morrow, will ratify the same.
An amendment likely to be made &
the Democratic party rules will be tn
selection of one county committeeman
from each of the legislative district
in Wilmington, instead Of three a
large. he delegates from Wilmington
have agreed upon this amendment.
Evening journal., 1898-02-16
A HORRIBLE FATALITY.
Battleship Maine Blown 10
and Burning at Havana.
OVER lOosAILoRs REPORTED DEAD

EXPLOSION AND BURNING OF THE
GREAT SHIP CAUSED INTENSE
EXCITEMENT-S1GHT A TERRI
BILE AND AwE-INsPIRING ONE.
New York, Feb. 16.-A special dis
patch received by the Sun early This
morning from Havana says that the
battleship Maine, which is of the
coast OF Havana, was partly wrecked
Sy an explosion and is now burning.
The explosion occurred about 10
O'Clock last night. It is supposed that
IT was caused by the bursting OF the
boilers.
AS soon as the explosion occurred
there was intense excitement on the
battleship.
The captain and crew were, however,
perfectly cool and they we're rescued.
More than one hundred sailors, how
ever. are reported to have been killed
In the terrible accident.
Every attempt was made to stop the
progress OF the flames. but they were
almost instantly beyond the control Of
the crew. and the proud battleship was
soon enveloped in a mass of flames.
The sight was terrible and awe-in-
spring.
The explosion and burning Of the
ship caused intense excitement in Ha-
vana and the whole population turned
out to witness the fiery spectacle.
The death cries OF the wounded men
were frightful and were heard above
the roar Of the flames
The sight was terrible one The
battleahip will probably be almost en-
tirely lost The Maine was recently
sont to Havana TO guard The American
interests. She was one OF the most
formidable OF the battleships OF the
, United States.
, The secretary of the navy received
the following telegram from Captain
Sigsbee Maine blown up in Ha-
vana harbor $40 and destroyed. Many
| wounded and doubtless more killed and
drowned. Wounded and other on board
, Spanish man-of-war and Ward Line
4 steamer. Send lighthouse tenders from
< Key West for crew and few pieces oil
equipment stdll above water. No one
n had other clothes than those upon him
Public opinion should be suspended
Il till further report. An officers be
n heved to be saved. Jenkins and Mer
y rit not yet accounted for. Many Span
4 ish officers, including representative
Z Of General Blanco, now with me an,
3 express sympathy"
r. AN OFFICER ON THE MAINE.
T. William J. Hofmann, OF New Cast,
called at the Evening Journal offic
+ to-day for late information concernln
l. the Maine. Mr. Hofmanns brother-in
law, George j. Helms, OF Brooklyn, /
an officer of the ill-fated vessel. Mrs
= Helms is the eldest daughter of Charlie
- Hofmann. proprietor Of the Jeiferso
, House at New Castle. Mr. Hoffman,
y will probably go over to New York to
u day.
2.45 p. m.-The Navy Department
has received a dispatch from Captai
Sigsbee, of the Maine, saying that 25
l- men were killed in the explosion.
Evening journal., 1898-02-16
PUBLIC SALES.

PUBLIC SALE of Storage, Household
and kitchen furniture, carpets, etc, at
No. Cos Washington street. wilmington
ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY Il, 1898,
At $50 o'clock
Pianos, Parlor and. Chamber suits
Folding Beds, Enamel Bedstead, Ward
robe, Secretary Hall Rack. Sideboard'
Couches, Extension Tables, Carpets
Rugs, Lace Curtains, Paintings, Engrav-
ings, Cook and Parlor Stoves, SilverWare,
Queensware, etc. MRS. u. STORE.
Stern & Co, Auctioneers.
EXECUTORS SALE OF REAL Es-
TATE.
win be sold at public vendue. at the
Court House, in the city of Wilmington
on TUESDAY. March /. 1885, at 10 o'clock
a. m. the following described real es-
tate, late Of James Christy, deceased,
situate in the said city of Wilmington 10
wit;
No. 1. All that certain lot, with a two
and a-half story brick store and dwelling
thereon, situate at the northeast corner
OF Seventh and Locust streets, having a
front on Locust street of i6i2 feet. and
extending back at its greatest depth lOl
feet The building is known as No 9Ol
East Seventh street, and contains eleven
rooms.
No. .. All that certain lot. with q two
story frame dwelling thereon. situate or
the easterly side of Locust street between
Seventh and Eighth streets, having a
front on Locust street of 81 feet and
depth OF 100 feet. The building is knowr
as No. 1Oi Locust stret. and contains five
rooms. with a shed attached.
Terms made known at the sale.
SECURITY TRUST AND SAFE DE
POSIT COMPANY.
Executor JAMES CHRISTY. Deceased
Evening journal., 1898-02-16
WANTED.

WANTED.-Young men and women to
learn Bookkeeping and get Business
Training (day or night at GOldey College
1 FORMATION sd to ~ Goldev W Ed Eirbtb bor and md
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. 623 Madison street.
WANTED.-Young men and women to
learn Shorthand (day or night at Goldey
College and take positions. Call or write
for information to II, S. Goldey, Eighth
and Market streets.
Evening journal., 1898-02-16
WANDERING HORSE KILLED.

A horse belonging to the B. & o. ex-
A horse belonging to the b. & o. Ex-
press Company met death in a trench
at the Scott street crossing Of the b.
& o. railroad early this morning. Da-
vid Lemon, the company's stable man
took the horse out to Delaware avenue
station and left it standing at the plat
form, which is the usual custom, the
horses usually possessing sufficient
training to remain there without be
ing hitched. This horse wandered of
down the side of the tracks unCl il
reached the trench. into which Il
plunged. When found it was lying OF
its back, dead.
Evening journal., 1898-02-16
EX-MINIsTER WOULD NOT TALK

Last evening at 6.20, Senior Enrique
Dupuy De LONE, the ex-Spanish min
ister passed through this city On the
congressional limited train TO New
York. When interviewed on the train
he expressed his dislike of the Ameri-
can papers and reporters, stating news
as il is given 10 them. He will sail foi
Spain from New York this week, and
by the political leaders Of the Liberal
party in Spain.
Evening journal., 1898-02-16
HELP WANTED.

WANTED.-A white girl who can cook,
wash and iron; one who has lived with
German family preferred. Apply to Mrs.
Patzowsky. 10ll jefferson street.
WANTED. Immediately, frst-class
cook. washer and ironer. White pre-
ferred. Call between and o'clock,
evenings at No. SOC Van Buren, street.
WANTED-Agents, male and female, to
solicit insurance. Policies issued on
monthly plan If desired, from 500 to $40,
600. Full and immediate benefit, half the
amount of policy for permanent disabil-
ity by accident or sickness. Also Limi-
teu Payment Policies issued in 10, 10, and
~ payments. Call or address,
W. S. HOFFMAN & CO.,
Managers
Covenant Mutual Life Assn, Of Illinois
S36 Market street.
Incorporated Jan. 9, 1877.
Ehas. Fehrenbach, Gen. Agt.
DelmarYia Telephone No. 432.
Evening journal., 1898-02-16
anna HELp,s cAR HERE.

A handsome private car arrived at
the Harlan and Holingsworth shops
yesterday. 1t is the property OF Anna
Held, the French actress. and will be
thoroughly oveIhauled and repainted.
The car formerly belonged to Lily
Langtry, and is equipped with luxur-
ious furniture.
Evening journal., 1898-02-16
WITH THE -ANlIATEnIRs.

Society folk were out in force at the
Opera House last night to witness the
second production Of the season Of the
Wilmington Dramatic Club. The plays
given by the club are always enjoy
able, but there was additional interest
last night, owing to the debut Of sew
eral new members.
Evening journal., 1898-02-16
A sMELIJNG CONFERENCE.

A committee of the Board Of Trade
and the officials of the Board of Health
held a conference last night and talked
about the obnoxious odors which ema-
nate from the Liebig Chemical Works.
What conclusions were reached could
not be learned
Evening journal., 1898-02-16
WANT PASTOR. RETAINED.

At meeting of the official board Of
the Newark M. E. Church Il was de-
cided to recommend 10 the next confer
enee that Rev. f. c. MacSorley be re-
turned.
Evening journal., 1898-02-16
lIIVELY FOX CHASE.

A lively fox chase was held Monday,
the fox being dropped at the Peoples
farm, on Lancaster pike, at $3.50 a. m.
About seventy-five hunters took part
in the chase, including one woman. Az
ter a fine run, lasting for three hours,
the fox was finally run to the earth
near MOntchanin, and the amusing
feature Of the hunt was that man
who had not participated in it got the
brush
Evening journal., 1898-02-16
WORK on ME WIND

The end Of MalOne's marble shed
was blown down by the high wind Of
this morning. Two cOlored people
were standing near at the time and
caused much merriment by their en-
deavor to escape, they thinking their
time to die had come.
Evening journal., 1898-02-16
IN THE IlAWYERs, HANDS.

In the sturgeon fishermen's fight
Senator Gray, John B. Pennington and
Attorney-GeneTal White have charge
Of Delaware's interests. and John p.
Stockton and Samuel II. Gray. repre-
sent the interests of New Jersey.
Evening journal., 1898-02-16
REQUEST HIS RETURN.

The official board of Ezion NJ e.
Church, at its meeting, extended 20
Rev. C.. A. Tindley its unanimous re-
quest for him TO accept the pastorate
of the said church for the next con-
ference year. which he has accepted.
Evening journal., 1898-02-16
ERICSSON LINER SUNK.
Blown Over BY the High Wind
on the Delaware River.
WI. MINGTON TUGS TO THE RESCUE

PASSENGERS TAKEN OF IN THEIR
NIGHT CLOTHES-NEARLY PER
IsHED WITH COLD. BUT NO
LIVES LOST-HIGHEST WIND ON
THE RIVER FOR YEARS.
The new Ericsson Line steamer
Ericsson was blown over and sunk IN
the Delaware river at go o'clock this
morning about one-half mile above the
mouth OF the Christiana, and about
half way between there and Edge
Moor.
The passengers numbered SS, the
majority Of them being women. They,
with the crew, were taken off the sink
ing steamer Dy the tugs Jansen and
Laura b, of the w and n. company,
and the Amanda Powell, Of the Della
ware Construction Company,
with much difficulty as the river was
very rough and the wind blowing
with almost hurricane force.
The rescued passengers nearly per-
ished from the cold, as many of them
had to be taken off in only their night
clothes, being obliged to leave every
/ thing TO the mercy Of the waves.
The unfortunate passengers andcrew
were transferred by the rescuing tugs
| to the steamer Brandywne and taken
to Philadelphia.
The disaster was caused by the
heavy wind, and the light displacement
of the large steamer.
The Erriccson, in command of Cap
tain Grace, left Baltimore at 8 O'Clock
| yesterday afternoon. All went we'll
with her until in the Delaware
channel about 400 yards from the Del
aware shore, when she was struck by
a heavy flaw of wind. She keeled over
and began to fill. The captain took
in the situation at a glance and put
his steamer about and made for the
shore. He was within $50 yards OF
the land when she sank.
Pandemonium reigned among the pes
sengers, Of whom the majority was
women. The Maud NJ, tugs Jansen
and Laura b, and the Delaware Con.
structiOn tug Amanda Powell respond
ed TO the call for assistance and bravely
faced the fury Of the wind and waves
3 took the frightened passengers from tbs
, Inflated steamer, afterwards transfer
ing them TO the Brandywine. Onll
one horse was drowned on the Erics
son.
COMPARATIVELY A NEW BOAT
{ The Erricc3n is comparatively a new
- boat, and has not been built over tw,
{ years. She was considered the fines
e. boat Of the line plying between Bal
r timore and Philadelphia. She is nov
e lying in about twelve feet of water, an'
= will have to be pumped out and raised
e II is thought that no serious damag
II was sustained by the sunken steame
4 The Ericsson was IN command of Car
tain Grace, of Philadelphia, and car
ried a crew of fifteen men. The car
tain and part of the crew accompanie
the passengers to Philadelphia, leavin
the rest of the crew to look after tn
+ vessel. Only her saloon is visible, he
q hull being completely submerged.
WORST STORM FOR YEARS.
The storm on the river last nigh
A was the worst for years. The wind ble'
3 a fearful gale, and the river wa
n rougher than sea-faring men have eX
q perienced for a long rme. 1t was
y regular northwester. Ii is cOnsidere
Is a fortunate thing for the passengers o
y the unlucky steamer that the tug
"A were so near at hand and respOnde
az so promptly, as otherwise serious dis
L aster might have resulted.
Evening journal., 1898-02-16
RECOVERED A BuOY.

The North Beach life-saving station.
near Lewes, reports having recovered
an iron spar buoy marked No. 1,
which drifted ashore south of the sta
tion. It is supposed to belong some
where in Delaware bay.
Evening journal., 1898-02-16
RIVERVTEW'S NEW TENANT.

Relatives and friends Of Mrs. Lucy
A. Perkins, widow Of the late George
w. Perkins, assembled at her late
home, at Third and Poplar streets this
morning and paid the last marks OF
respect to her remains. At the con-
clusion of the services at the house the
body was conveyed to Riverview Gem
etery and privately inferred.
Evening journal., 1898-02-16
MORE HOSE oRDERED.

The Water Witch Fire Company has
ordered 500 feet of first-class hose from
William J Mckinney, agent for Cor
nelius Callahan. Of Boston.
Evening journal., 1898-02-16
PRESTDENT BETTs RE-ELECTED.

At the annual meeting CT the Mutual
Loan Association last evening the fol-
lowing officers we're elected: President,
S. F. Belts; vice-president, DR. James
Nj. Winner; secretary and treasurer,
George c. Maris; directors to serve one
year; Robert KirkwOod, John McCrac-
ken; two years, William McFadden, f.
NJ. Jones; three years, w. Broadway, f.
H. Hoffecker and Charles F. Robb.
Evening journal., 1898-02-16

/. w. .Gibney has moved to the Cav
throp building. 313 Shipley street, until
March %, when he will occupy the
store, 313 Market street.
Evening journal., 1898-02-16
A GREAT REDUCTION.

To close out a lot of our black, white
and tan Silk Gloves we have reduced
them from soc. to 25c. Miss Anna Han
thorn. All Market street.
Evening journal., 1898-02-16
SHIPPED TWO CARS TO-DAY.

The Jackson and Sharp Company has
completed a combined car and apassen-
ger coach. The new cars are each As
feet long and were built for the Georgia
Pine railway. They were shipped to-
day.
Evening journal., 1898-02-16

CLAYTON HOUSE.
Dinner Thursday, February IL.
Cafe or main dining-room. ONLY SOC.
Puree Of Jackson, au Creton
Boullion Clear.
Boiled Haddock. Potatoes Italienne.
Mixed Pickles. Chow Chow.
Celery. Cranberres.
New England Dinner.
Baked Giblet Pie, Clayton Style.
Spaghetti, with Cream.
Apple Tapioca.
Ribs Of Prime Beef Brown Sauce,
Young Turkey, Sage Filling.
Mashed Potatoes.
Drowned Sweet Potatoes.
Buttered Beets. Green Peas. Hominy.
Cottage Pudding Cream Sauce.
Mince Pie. Peach Pie. Lemon Custard.
Raspberry Ice Cream. Apeas.
Assorted Nuts. Layer Raisins. Fruits.
Crackers. Cheese.
Tea. Coffee. Cocoa. Milk.
Evening journal., 1898-02-16
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

FOR SALE.-An old established and
well-paying real estate business. Good
reasons for selling. None need apply but
those who mean business. Address D.
Journal office.
FOR SALE.-The licensed saloon prop
erty 16 East Front street. Possession
given March 25 next. JOHN MVEY.
Evening journal., 1898-02-16

LADIESl Chichester's English Penny
royal Pills Diamond Brandt are the best
Safe, reliable. Take no other. Send &c
stamps for particulars. "Relief 10
Ladies'" IN letter by return mail A
druggists. Chichester Chemical Co.
7hiladelphia.
Evening journal., 1898-02-16

OFFICE 7TH AND KING. PHONE 545.
H. T. Sergeant, dealer In Coal an
Wood. Large Pea Coal for family use
Hickory Wood for open CRATES
Evening journal., 1898-02-16

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative BrOmo Quinine Tablets
Drnegists refund money IL il fails. 25c.
Evening journal., 1898-02-16
NOTICES.

NOTICE.-In compliance with the laws
of the State of Delaware. notice is here
by given that an application will be made
10 the Hon. William G. Spruance assoc
ciato judge of the Superior Court. of the
tie county. on Saturday. the Goth day Of
February next. at 10 o'clock a. m. al the
County oCurt House, in the city of Will
mington for the Incorporation of a COM
uanv to he called "rhe Delaware Soap
Manufacturing Company
MEDFORD ii. CAllOON,
Attorney for lncorporators.
NOTICE.-The First and Second Dis
trict Committees of the Union Republi-
can party will meet at headquarters. in
Wilmington, on Thursday, February II.
at / o'clock p. m, for the transaction of
Important business. Full attendance is
requested.
STEPHEN DOWNEY,
J. FRANK HEWETT.
Chairmen.
Evening journal., 1898-02-16

EXPLOSION AND BURNING OF THE
GREAT SHIP CAUSED INTENSE
EXCITEMENT SIGHT A TERRI
Evening journal., 1898-02-16

Elevator. Steam heat Sun parlor.
Special Spring rates.
Write for illustrated Booklet and terms
ALFRED WYMAN.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-16
THE ARIZONA KICKER. | The Editor Meets Hard Crowd, But
 Manages to Save lis Bacon.
 coov,;ot, ,soz BY N. QUAD. ss sss ss g sls.
RY M. QUAD.
Copyright. 1897.

Having some business to transact at Pine Hill. we left the Gulch at an early hour last Wednesday morning, and had proceeded as far as Dog Creek, and were galloping along with feeling that life was worth the living, when 2 highwayman stepped from the bushes and ordered us to hands up. As he had the drop on us, we didn't hesitate to comply with his somewhat surly re- quest. He went through us for $11 in cash and our guns, and detained us for half an hour or so. This delay was our undoing, and we blame the robber for not being a handler man at his business. We had just reached the forks of the Grass Valley road when we ran plump into dozen cowboys belonging to the three B. B. B. ranch. They discovered almost at once that rye were not armed and closing in upon us, we were made prisoners. In order that we should indulge in no false hopes, the gang announced that we had only a few minutes to live, and that a rope and a limb would be the manner of our taking off.
 We discovered from the outset that we had no friends in that crowd. Two Of them were at some pains to inform us that they were carrying chunks of lead which we had fired into them, and the remainder owed us a grudge on general principles. A rope was thrown around our neck, we were led to a nearby tree, and there were good req sons for believing that the greatest family newspaper of America would soon be without head.
 When all was ready for the cheerful task of pulling us up to the limb the gang got over its hurry and concluded to toy with us. A speech was de- manded. and though we were not feel ing at our best. we gave them one, or, rather, an address. It was our new ad- dress on the Pilgrim Fathers, and this was its first delivery. Our voice didn't do us justice for the first two or three minutes, and we were somewhat both cred with a chill which insisted on creeping up and down our spinal col- umn, but when we had presently