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Evening journal., 1898-03-26
YACHTS FOR WAR SHIPS
The Almy and Alicia Bought
BY the Government.
NAVAL BOARD ACQUIRES OTHERS
IT Is LIKELY THAT THEY WILL
BE USED AS PATROL AND SCOUT
BOATS DESCRIPTION OF THE
WILMINGTON-BUILT BOATS.

In addition to the Nourmahal, two
other fast Wilmington built yachts
were acquired yesterday to augment
the United States Navy by the special
Navy Board Of Auxiliary Vessels. They
are the Almy, purchased from Freder-
lex Gallatin and the Alicia, acquired
from II. NJ. Flagler.
Besides these, two other yachts,
nine fast sea-going tugs and one coast
ing vessel was secured by the Naval
Board. All these boats are built Of
steel and equipped with steel deck
houses. No wooden vessels have yet
been considered by the board.
1t is the general opinion that these
small yachts and tugs will be used as
patrol and scout boats. They lack the
necessary speed for torpedo boat de-
stroyers. Torpedo boats are danger
ous, chiefly at night, and in uase OF
fog these PATROLS would be invaluable
to intercept the sea hornets" when
the warships' searchlights would fail
to disclose their approach.
None OF the officers would talk con-
cerning the armament of THE vessels
but the yachts will probably carry sew
eral rapid firing guns. three and six
Founders, and possibly two deck tor
pedo tubes.
The Almy is a steel yacht Of 364 tons
burden. and was built in Wilmington
In $780, It Is III feet long, "a feet
beam, IA feet deep and Q feet inche!
! draught IT'S engines are OF the triple
expansion type
The steel steam yacht Alicia was alsS
built in Wilmington in 1890. It's di
mensions are: Length, 172 feet; beam
| "a feet; depth 13 feet inches. ant
draught, feet G inches. It has tripl'
expansion engines and is OF 30l tom
| gross burden.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
THE CONSTABLE FIGHT

III 10 0AiJ liiAl' CMllft AMI HUN
LOCK WILL BE RETIRED AND
WINDISH AND BOWEN RE
TANNED.
Commissioner White was absent yes
terday afternoon, and therefore 1t was
impossible for the three Democratic
members of the Levy Court 10 caucus
for cOnstablcs and brldgetenders.
There being no further session until
Tuesday Il is expected that the matter
will be disposed OF on that day.
From all that can be learned, the
whole fight centres around the four
constables for Wilmington hundred
Alfred Hurlock. Henry II. Smith, VIII
liam p. Windish and William u.
Bowen. II is expected that the balance
Of the constables and all Of the bridge
tenders will be re-electd.
The feeling prevails among those
who are I'm close touch with THE Levy
Court, that Windish and Bowen will be
reelected, and that HurlOck and Smith
viii be retired Commissioner Mealey
desires 10 have Dennis S. Shields and
David w. Hughes elected, with John
w. Carey as sort OF reserve. There
is no hitch regarding Shields. but Com
missioner white is credited with re-
garding Hughes as being personally
Objectionable to him, and II is sait
that he wants Commissioner Mealey 3,
name another man.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
EHSIGH SPEARS HEROI N
NAVAL OFFICER WRITES A LET
TER REGARDING THE GALLANT


NAVAL OFFICER WRITES a LET
TER REGARDING THE GALLANT
ACT.
The Ledger, Of Philadelphia has just
received a letter from a naval officer
at Key West, in which is given an ac-
count Of the gallant act OF Ensign Ros-
cOe Spear, in rescuing a drowning
sailor at the risk OF his own life:
81 think It worth while to mention
to you an occurrence which happened
on board this ship last night, which
reflects great credit on young officer
OF the navy, and who happens to be a
Philadelphian. About midnight a man
fell overheard from the steam launch
mOored to the boat boom. a strong
current was running and the man was
swept along, partially submerged, and
unable to swim. Ensign Roscoe Spear,
who was the officer Of the deck, and
who was quite alone except for the
Quartermasber on watch. jumped over
board, and without assistance, and al
ter a hard struggle. brought the un-
conscious man 10 the gangway, where
the man was handed ON board by the
quartermaster. Spear was thoroughly
exhausted. The man was revived with
out difficulty"
Ensign Spear. who Is as modest as
he has shown himself courageous. Is a
son OF Medical Inspector John c. Spear
u. S. ~ (retircd), and whose home Is
at NOrristOwn. He Is cousin OF
Owen G. Spear, OF this city.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
THEY WANT EXEMPrION.

st. 5oseph's Colored Home, at Elev-
enth and French streets, the Ursuline
Academy, at Delaware avenue and
Harrison street; st. Patrick's Paroch-
ial School and Sacred Heart ParOchial
School want to be exempted from tax
alton for county purposes. William
M. Byrne and John X. Bradford ap-
peared before the Levy Court yester-
day afternoon and asked that the prop
critics be stricken from the assessors
books. Attorney Rodney will be asked
for an opinion.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
PRESS IN THE AIR.
James Cook Badly Scalded in
an Explosion.
THOUGHT TO BE AN OLD MACHINE
COOK WAS PRESSING STOCKINGS
WHEN A CRASH WAS HEARD
AND THE TOP OF THE MACHINE
FLEW IN ALL DIRECTIONS.

A stocking pressing machine exploded
this morning about 730 o'clock at the
Wilmington Hosiery Companys plant,
on Lancaster avenue near Adams
street. James Cook. who was operating
IL, was badly scalded on the left arm.
The machine Is box-like IN form. and
1t Is a part Of the many contrivances
through which hosiery passes before
being finished. A pressure OF sixty
pounds Is generally kept on the press.
and at the time Of the explosion the
steam guage showed the usual number
OF allowed pounds Of steam.
There are four Of the presses stand
ing together and Cooks machine was
slightly different frrm the others. and
the manner In which it Is torn shows
that 1t must have been a secondhand
press. The other three are new ones
Near the bottom OF the press Is a slot.
through which the stockings are passed
so as TO allow the weight in the ma
chine to press them. The slot contain
ed several stockings and Cook had Just
pulled down the weight when a crack
was heard. Instantly there was a burst
OF steam and heavy crash The TOP
of the press was blown off, and fell in
several sections. One OF the pieces
struck a rafter Of the building, imbed-
ding Itself in the wood. Cook made an
attempt TO escape and was badly
scaldod. The ncise CT the explosion
could be heard for a square. Cooks in
/ jurles were dressed in the Office. He
was then sent home.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
AT ASSOCIATION HALL

NEWS NOTES WHICH ARE OF
PRIME INTEREST TO THE MEM-
BERs OF THE Y. M c. A.
The Bible class will meet on Monday
evening, with w. L. Pettlngill Of the
Bible Institute, Philadelphia, as
teacher.
Rev +. f. Briggs will address the
mems meeting tomorrow afternoon.
Miss Lulu Elliott will sing an alto solo
and several selections will be sung by
a quartet OF men.
Several members OF the Y. NJ. c. A.
have received from G, r. III. Jackson,
formerly their physical director copies
OF gymnastic exhibition given I'M
Wllkesbarre, Pa, last evening by the
members OF his Y. NJ. c. A. class.
A physical director has not yet been
elected by the local board OF directors,
and no time has been set for doing 80.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
WANTED.

WANTED.-Young men and women to
learn Shorthand (day or night at Goldey
college and take positions. Call or write
'for information to il. S. Goldey, Eighth
|lnd Market streets.
WANTED.-Young men and women to
earn Bookkeeping and get Business
'rraining (day or night at Goldey College
'lnd take positions. Call or write for in
Formation to II. S. Goldey, Eighth and
Market streets.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
APOLLO SOCIAL CLUB VISITS

PRESENTED A SICK MEMBW
WITH A BASKET OF FRUIT LAST
NIGHT
Members Of the Apollo Club called on
G. H. Johnson, a member of the club
who is i'll with pneumonia, at his home,
No. 227 Walnut street, last night. Tho
club rendered to the sick man a basket
OF fine fruit Among those present on
the occasion were Lawrence Riley.
Walter EclIman James Coyle, Leslie
Pyle, Clarence Foreacre, Leroy Hutton
an Thomas johnson.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
BRIDGgTEEDgR'S CLOSE CALL
THE GATE DEMOLISHED ON AC-
COUNT OF A BICYCLE RIDER.


William Green, bridgetender on Mar
ket street bridge, had a very narrow
escape from being crushed to death this
morning. The gates at either end of
the bridge had been down and Mr.
Green was putting them up again when
young man on a bicycle rode under
the gate and his wheel became entan-
glcd in the rope attached to the up
going gate In the mix-up between the
man, wheel and gate rope, 1t was pulled
down with some force, frightening a
horse that was attached 10 a wagon
belonging to the Cold Spring Ice Com
pany.
The frightened horse dashed into the
gate, breaking it and pinning th5
hridgetender against one OF the iron
rafters OF the bridge. Mr. Green in
some unaccOuntable manner extricateC
himself before he was crushed very
much. and therefore received only q
few bruises, while the gate was com
pletely demolished.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
CoMMANDERY oFWCERsELECTED

The following officers were elected by
St. Johns Commandery, X. T.: r. c.,
Virginius " Harrison; G.. DR.. +. Har-
vey; c. G., William W. Knox; S. W.,
Harry ]. Guthrie; J. w, Elias II. John
son; treasurer. A. Gilbert Robinson;
recorder, James II. Price; trustees,
William Marshall, George w. Andrews
and Elmer E. Mitchell.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
THE NEW SCHOOL LAW.

A public meeting will be held in the
hall at Stanton on Tuesday evening,
March %, at 7.30 O'Clock, to discuss the
changes proposed in the school law.
Mr.. Ridgely, the author of the bin
now pending before the Legislature,
will be present to explain and answer
any criticism of the said bill
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
ARCHDEACoN DAME AT ST. JOHNS

Archdeacon G. w Dame, Of Smyrna,
will exchange pulpits with Rev. George
G. Hall, Of ST. Johns p E. Church, Of
this city. He preached last Sunday
at Newark, and is one of the most popu-
lar Episcopal ministers in the state and
has for a number OF years been pastor
OF ST. Peters Church, Of Smyrna.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26

CLAYTON HOUSE.
CLAYTON HOUSE.
CLAYTON HOUSE.
Dinner Monday, March 2S L to ..
Cafe or main dining-room. ONLY SOC.
Puree of Beet. Consomme, Preghetu.
Baked Shad, Potato Croquettes.
Radishes. Lettuce with French Dressing.
Corned Beef and Cabbage Whole Boiled
Potatoes.
English Veal Pie.
Broiled Oysters on Toast
Cherry Float.
Punch a La Romaine.
Prime Ribs OF Beef, Brown Sauce.
Side Spring Lamb, Mint Sauce.
Baked Ham, Braise, Port Wine Sauce.
Mashed Potatoes, Drowned Sweet Pota-
toes
String Beans. Succotash. Sweet Potatoes.
Rice Pudding.
Peach Pie. Mince Pie. Cocoanut Custard.
Vanilla Ice Cream.
ADeas.
Assorted Nuts. Layer Raisins. Fruits.
Crackers.
Tea. Coffee. Cocoa Milk
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
CHURCH CLUBS NEW OFFICERS.

The Church Club Of Delaware has
elected the following officers: Presi-
dent, George A. Elliott; first vice-presi-
dent, Francis II. Hoffecker; second
vice-pre sident, Edwin NJ Herbert, Of
New Castle; third vice-president,
Judge William II. Boyce OF George
town; secretary and treasurer, Francis
G. DUPONT.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
WILLIAM d. BINGHAM DEAD.

William p. Bingham, who was the
first representative OF the Maritime
Exchange at Delaware BreakWater,
died Thursday night at LeWes. Mr..
Bingham was in the service OF the Ex-
change from March /, 1876, 10 Decel-
Der is. 1898.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
KEELs ARE NOT I'D.

that the keels for the four
barges, TO be built at MOrTi-
sons Point by the Delaware Construc-
ton Company, had been laid. This re-
port is not correct. as only one keel
has been laid 50 far.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
RELrEF FoR THOMAS DRAPER.

In the United States Senate yesterday
Senator Kenney introduced bill au-
thorizing the payment Of $500 to
Thomas Draper, Of Hazlettville, to re-
imburse him for money expended by
him for recruiting expenses, back pay
and clothing lost while captain OF Com
pany II, Thirty-thlrd Regiment, Della
ware Volunteers.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
IACK AND Ills FIRE.

A man by the name Of William jack
last night reported to the Washington
Fire Company that the Office OF the
Sunday Star was on fire. The chemical
engine responded. but the alarm was
false.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
DREDGE NO. 5 READY FOR SER
VICE.

The Delaware Construction Com
pany's dredge, No. 5. is about ready for
service again. The deck OF the ma
chine has been raised, the house made
longer and new boilers placed in.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
ONLY TWO ARRAIGNED

Edward Mulvey paid his usual visit
to Judge Ball this morning. He was
arraigned by Officer White, who
charged him with the old-time COM
plant. drunkenness. He was fined 50
and costs or thirty days. William M.
Brown was also fined for drunkenness.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
sCOTT KILLs DuCKs.

Janitor Scott, OF the Court House. has
returned from a cunning trip. He
bagged fourteen blackjack and mall
lard ducks.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26

/. w. Gibney, merchant tailor 3i3
ShiD'ey street, Gawthrop Bull iiqg, is
an elegant line Of suitings, S15,
$40 so. 80. 500. to order. Large we'll
lighted. elegant rooms. Low .eut means
lower prices. Hlgh-class work. See the
81, IS and Sc trouserings formerly, $3.50
to SO, low.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
MAY HAVE STOLEN THEM.

Officers Maloney and Scott this
morning arrested Thomas Riley while
attempting TO pawn some clothing. 1t
Is thought that he stole the goods.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26

Spring styles now ready Have your
Easter Suit made by Davis, Merchant
Tailor, S02 Market street, and you will
be sure OF satisfaction.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
POLICE DEPARTMENT MOURNS
STENCIL IN THE STATION HOUSE
MAY ARISE FROM THE DEATH
OF BUM"

MAY ARISE FROM THE DEATH
OF BUM"
Bum" the Police Department cat,
has been missing for over a week, and
the stencil which permeated the sta
tion, especially Judge Balls court, is
thought to come from "Bum's" dead
body.
There is a small aperture in the plat
form on which rests the desk of Clerk
Adams. and the cat has evidently
crawled in it and, being unable to get
out, has either died from starvation or
suffocation The Board of Health has
been notified to abolish the nuisance.
Bum" was black in color and was a
general favorite with all the officers.
He possessed unusually keen instincts,
and if he is dead the officers intend 10
give him bti1'iai not generally given
to cats. BILLY" Heal was appointed
undertaken this morning.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
A SPECIAL NIGHT COURSE IN
BOOKKEEPING, PENMANSHIP
AND SHORTHAND AT

Goldey College, to begin April 4, two
nights a week, at a new reduced rate.
No classes. Secure seats now. Day
9 to 8.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26

OFFICE 7TH AND KING. PHONE 545.
II. T. Sergeant, dealer In Coal an
Wood. Large Pea Coal for family use
Hickory Wood for open CRATES.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26

Order your bottled beer. wines and
liquors at Lyncl's. northwest corner
Madison and Fourth streets.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26

Before buying Furniture you should
60 to Adairs. 207 Market street, and
see their stock and get their prices.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money II It falls. 25c.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST.-A brown pocket-book, on the
West Side. Liberal reward offered for re-
urn to Evening Journal Office.
LOST.-On Thursday evening. at Second
md Madison, a pocket-bOok Reward II
+ eft at No. 112 Madison street.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
SITUATIONS WANTED.

WIDOW would like a place housekeep-
MI hddress SSuV5I WIDOW journal Sn Office
Evening journal., 1898-03-26

Pacific and Massachusetts Avenues, At
lantic City, N. j.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26

Near the Beach. Elegant and Modern.
Hydraulic Elevator. Hot Salt Baths.
Sun Parlor. Steam Heat. Open Crates.
Cuisine and Service First-Class.
A. GRUBB. Mgr.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
BOARD AND ROOTS.

h PLEASANT rooms for man and wife,
+ two gentlemen. 507 Market street.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
ATLANTIC CITY, n. ].

Winter at the Seashore. A Delightful
Season.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.-One large plate-glass mir
or; one large refrigerator. John J. Maga-
f ern, No. 2Ol West Front street. Apply on
H remises.
i HOUSES and lots for sale or exchange
i LAMBERT J. FOULK, 919 Market street.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26

WANTED. Men and women to work at
home. 1 pay IS to SIG per week for crayon
portraits, new patent method, anyone VINO
can read or write can do this work, at
home, in spare time. day or evening. Send
for particulars and work at once. Address,
IL. A. GRIPP, German artist, Tyrone, Pa.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26

SAN MARCOS HOTEL.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
HELP WANTED.

WANTED.-A half-grown girl for light
housework. 1907 Market street.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
WINTER RESORTS
SCARBOROUGH.

SCARBOROUGH.
Beach front. Maryland ave.
Atlantic City, N. ].
Elevator. Steam heat. Sun parlor.
Special Spring rates.
Write for illustrated Booklet and terms.
ALFRED WYMAN.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26

open All the Year.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26

WANTED.-By old-established house
|High-grade man or woman, of good
'church standing, TO act as manager here
|and do office work and correspondence at
their home Business already built up and
Established here. Salary $500. Enclose
'self-addressed stamped envelope for our
|kerms to a. =. T. Elder, General Manager
4 lS9 Michigan avenue, Chicago, ILL.,, First
tFloor.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
PUBLIC SALES.

PUBLIC SALE.-George e. Weldin will
ell forty-four building lots on Eighth,
April 2, at 8 o'clock .. m. Stidham &
son, Auctioneers.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26

AGENTS.-S25 a week easy. A brand
new thing. Send your address quick and
get particulars. Peoples, S9il Market
street, Philadelphia
Evening journal., 1898-03-26

WANTED.-Women and girls to learn
on sewing machines. Also folding. Also
experienced operators on sewing machines.
Steady work. Apply New Knitting Mill,
4O5 and 4O7 East Thirteenth street.
The Republican journal., 1898-10-13
NoRTHpoRT NEWS.

| Lewis Knight went to Rockland last Sat-
urday to enter the pant shop there as press
| man.
Jesse Priest returned from Camden Mon
day, where he had been receiving treatment
for his eyes.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. Patterson spent Sat
urday and Sunday in Camden, the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest Currier.
Mr.. and Mrs Reuben Brainard arrived
home Tuesday from Stoughton, Mass,
where they resided the past year.
Mr.. Walter Howes of Rockland was in
town the latter part of the week, called here
by the illness of his mother, Mrs. Eliza
Howes. She is much better now and her re-
covery is almost certain.
At the last meeting of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety, held Oct. 9th, the members extended a
hearty vote of thanks to Mr.. VIM. Whitney
OF Boston for his generous gift of IS towards
buying the new stove pipe for the church at
Saturday Cove,
1t was a pretty dear job for the fellows
who shot the deer in East Northport last
Friday. Now the question is asked, who is
the rightful owner of the deer, the person
who shot it and paid the bills, or the market
man where the animal was offered for sale :?
Farmer Batchelder will soon have water
in his stable, as he is making preparations
to lay a pipe from his well. He will have
one great advantage over most of his neigh
bors this winter, that of watering his stock
without facing the cold blasts of winter.
W. II. Chapman, Rufus Patterson and
Oscar Drinkwater left last Friday for a
weeks cruise among the islands after ducks
and other water fowl. They will make Pond
island their place Of rendezvous. 1t is hoped
they will have good luck for there are lots of
their friends whose mouths are watering for
taste of a delicious white-winged coot
just think how cosy and comfortable these
cold mornings school house must be to the
teacher and pupils with panel of the door
broken out, six squares of glass gone from
the windows and rip up the back of the
house that is plainly visible to every body
Well, such is the condition of ia school house
not more than one hundred miles from the
residence of the superintendent Of schools,
and still parents wonder how their children
catch cold.
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Arey of Vinalhaven.
who We're visiting Mr.. and Mrs. John Crock
EFT, We're delayed i'll their return home III
consequence OF d fall Mr.. Arey received
While gathering apples last week. Although
falling about fifteen feet he experienced no
i'll effects at the time but day or two after
was obliged to send for a doctor, who found
a RIB fractured and considerable intlamma-
ton. RE will be able to return to his home
this week, if nothing more serious takes
place.
The Republican journal., 1898-10-13

STANDPOINT. DR.. Thompson and wife, W no
have been here several months, left last week
for Boston. The DIR. came here for his
health and left much improved. Mrs Eliza
Moran has gone to Somerville to spend the
winter with her daughter Mrs Abbe Wan
ing. Capt and Mrs J. P Showers went to
Bangor Friday to attend tue Music Festival.
Mr.. Joseph Patterson, wife and little
daughter from ROckland. visited his parents
here last week. Pierce Patterson is at home
from Rockland for a visit 49,. School in this
Dist, which closed for a week on account the
illness Of the teacher, began again last We'd
nesday. Mr.. Fisher came from Bangor
Saturday, and Sunday went to Frank fort and
exchanged pulpits with Rev S. Goodwin.
There is large crop of apples in this vicinity
and Of excellent quality. The price offered
by buyers is such that many have decided to
keep their apples until later,.. Mr.. Fred
Shute has had his house ciapboarded and
painted. Mr. Ernest Blanchard, who lately
bought Mrs Augusta French's farm has been
making extensive Improvements.
The Republican journal., 1898-10-13

LINCoLNvILLE CENTRE. Mrs. Clara f.
Mckinney has returned from visit in
Rockland. Mrs. Lillian Mahoney, who
has been visiting relatives in Belfast, re-
turned home Monday Miss Ella Pendle-
ton spent few days with her friend, Mrs.
VIII Knights, last week. IL P Young had
husking last Saturday night, after which
very nice supper was served .. Miss Lucy
Freeman spent few days last week at the
Centre with her aunt. =. The sociable at the
Town House, Oct. 9TH, was largely attended
and all enjoyed fine time. Miss Florence
Young was in town Sunday calling on
friends
The Republican journal., 1898-10-13

We heartily agree with several of our
State contemporaries IN opposing the call
ing upon the school children of Maine to
contribute money for the erection of two
monuments one in memory of the sail
ors who lost their lives on the battleship
Maine, and the other to erect in Paris a
N continent in honor Of Lafayette. OF
course the money save perhaps in a few
exceptional cases, would not come from
the children. Children are sent to school
to obtain an education, and there are
enough Interruptions Of various kinds
without calling upoa them to build
battleships and erect monuments. As
to the question of patriotism involved the
Portland advertiser well says:
The teaching of patriotism by making
the children bring in their cents, nickels
and dimes Is unnecessary, to say the least.
In fact, it is Impossible to teach patriot
ism 1t It does not come spontaneously,
it viii not come at all. There is no need
to try to make children patriotic, any
more than to teach them to enjoy c1cus
parade. The bulletin boards, during the
late war, taught more patriotism than a
million Lectures on the duty of giving free
ly TO build a monument to Lafayette By
all means build monuments and battle
ships, out don't expect the school chill
dren to do it,