Jasper County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 July 1898 — BOATS IN COLLISION. [ARTICLE]

BOATS IN COLLISION.

RATHER EXPENSIVE DISASTER ON LAKE ERIE. The Bis Whaleback Henry Cort Die* able* the Paeeenser Steamer New Tork—Expedition Falla to Find the Fabled Golden Mountain. Crashed Together on Lake Brie. A disastrous collision took place on Uk* Erie, three miles from Cleveland (Ohio) harbor. As a result the jmssengor steamer State of New York is badly damaged, nearly all her upper works on the Fort aide having been swept away by the prow of the whaleback Henry Cort, bound la. The State of New Y'ork was bound for Toledo and carried about 200 passengers. The whaleback Henry Cort was due to arrive with a tow and the tug L. F; Smith left ttfc mouth of the river, following the State of New York. Capt. Ed Dalk, of the tug, heard a crash. He proceeded to the steumer, finding her disabled. The whaleback had struck the passenger boat near the paddle box, which It demolished, and then swept away the upper works some distance aft. There •was a wild rush of passengers to the deck, but the officers and crew acted with copb ness and order was soon restored. No one was injured. Soon after the collision the big passenger steamer began to list badly. Two tugs were sent to the rescue nnd she was towed into the river. The cause of the collision has not been determined. The Henry Cort belongs to the Rockefeller fleet. She is said to hgvo had burning her regulation lights. She* is not damaged. The State of New York is owned by the Cleveland and Buffalo Transit Company.

Chicago Bicycle Failure. The Chicago Stamping Company’s extensive plant for the manufacture of bicycles and japanned ware has been closed ’ because of the inability of the company to pay a judgment for $244,13-1.015, secured by Frank Sturges, father of Lee Hturges, the president of the corporation. The amount is the aggregate of fourteen judgment notes made for sums varying from $5,000 to $40,000 each, and representing cash advanced in the period between January, 1800, and December, 1897. Threats of Eastern creditors to press claims amounting to $70,000 caused the elder Stnrges to withdraw his financial support and protect his interests by securing the judgment. Kace for the Fennant. Following is the standing of tbs clubs la tbs National Baseball League: W. L. W. L. Cincinnati .40 23 New York... .31 34 Boston .....42 25 Philadelphia. 27 33 Baltimore ...39 25 Brooklyn ....27 37 Cleveland ...39 27 Washington. 27 39 Chicago ~.. .40, 29 st. Louis,... .23 47 Pittsburg ~ .30 31 Louisville ~ .22 40 Following Is the standing of the clubs la tbs Western League: W. L. W. L. Indianapolis. 39 24 Milwaukee . .37 28 St. Paul 40 20 Detroit 24 43 Columbus ...30 25Omaha 21 37 ' Kansas City. 39 27 Minneapolis. 21 40

Chased a Rainbow, The little schooner Free Trade, winch, under command of Capt. Moore, sailed from Ran Francisco about six months ugo in search of a mythical mountain of gold, has returned to that port. The money for the voyage was contributed by 11. Talbot Watson and several other wealthy Englishmen, who were ultimately deserted ob Kodnik Island, Capt. Moore getting away with the vessel, which remained in his name. Moore is at Tillamook, and the schooner will probably be libeled for the Seamen’s wages.