Evening journal., 1904-02-17
TANK STEAMER
DRIVEN AGROUND
Caught in Ice the Bayonne Is
Landed on Goose Island
Flats
MANY DANCES PRECEDE LENT

Special to the Evening Journal.
New Castle, Feb. 1.-THE German tank
steamer Bayonne. which cleared from
Philadelphia on Saturday with 5000 tons
of oil for Gibraltar. was driven aground
on The Goose Island bar yesterday by the
Ice. The tugs Imperator and Bristol went
to her assistance, but as she was a foot
out Of water it was impossible to get her
on, and the task was abandoned until high
tide.
The Bayonne on her way down the river
was forced to anchor off Marcus Hook OF
account of the ice but finally got clear
and proceeded this far when She was
lcaught in heavy foe and carried on tc
The flats.
Several tugs are patroling the river tc
lend assistance to ships which may need
help. Among those here yesterday besides
the ones mentioned above was the Atkins
Hughes.
The several schooners and the Italiar
barkentine Ciela Baso, are beginning t
look like fixtures IN the ice. The sovers
freeze Of the past few days has pinned
them in tighter than ever and they are
unable to cast of a line. Communication
between the Ships and the shore is main
tanned over the ice which is in the neigh
borhood Of a foot thick in the harbor. The
heavy westerly winds drove the ice against
the Jersey shore, where. in many places
it Is said to be piled up ten or twelve
feet thick. The wind has also effected the
tide considerably holding II back so that
it is not near 50 strong as usual.
Many Dances Precede Lent.
A delightful dance was given in the
larmory last evening by number of young
ladies from Wilmington. Several promin-
ent young people from New Castle and
vicinity, besides a number from Whining
ton and other places were present The
music was furnished by Professor Albert.
Orchestra, Of Wilmington, and all had q
very pleasant time.
The officers OF Company II, Nationa
Guard Of Delaware. gave a most enjoyable
reception and dance in the armory e
number of their friends on Monda,
evening. The room was decorated with th'
colors and stacks Of arms. A dainty lunch
con was served
The All-stars' A. c.. and their man!
friends danced in the opera House unit
p O'Clock last night. The music was fur
nished by McPike's Orchestra, and abou
forty couples took advantage Of the fna
opportunity to enjoy this final dance be
fore the Lenten season began.
Mail Carriers Having Trouble.
The mail carriers who travel the rura
routes are having much trouble and in
convenience during this cold weather
Many of the mail boxes are so effected b.
the cold that 81 is almost impossible 4
get Them opened and to stand out ant
work with a contrary lock with the mer
curry at zero is anything but an agree
able occupation these days.
Lost Blank Book.
Rural Mall Carrier w. Vining, whi,i
going over his route on Friday lost
money order blank book and registe
book He has no idea where he droppe,
them. but il some one does not find then
and return them to the postoffce here h
wiz be compelled TO make good the los
out Of his own pocket.
News of the Town.
william H. Black will conduct the bus
mess Of the bank here and perform tn
duties formerly under the direction Of tn
late Richard G. Cooper.
Industry Council, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, me
last evening and received several cards oi
the table besides transaeting other i'm
portant affairs.