Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 4, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 April 1909 — Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 [ADVERTISEMENT]

CHESTER LEADS IN CRUISER RACE Increases Her Advantage Steadily and Consistently. ENGLISH TURBINE ENGINES Bccut Which Has Made Best Showing So Far Is Equipped With Machinery of Type Built After British Design but by American Workmen and In American Work Shops—Salem Maintains Place Ahead of Birmingham. Newport, April 18. —In the twentyfour hour speed test the Bcout cruiser Chester was in the van of the squadron, having a lead of three miles over the Salem, which was four miles ahead of the Birmingham. The wireless messages received from the cruisers showed that the Cheater had led from the start and increased her advantage steadily and consistently. The Salem, the second boat, also gained steadily on the Birmingham. A wireless message from the Chester said that the weather was fair, and all. was well with the squadron. It was stated that the vessels would probably turn back to retrace their course to the starting point early today. The engines of the Chester are of the English' turbine type, although manufactured wholly In this country. The Salem has turbines of an American pattern, while the Birmingham is equipped with the most modern reciprocating engines. A wireless message from the scout cruiser squadron stated that the Birmingham's machinery has become dlsar-