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ASSOCIATION. ORGANIZED IN 1880. (Membership 1890.) ‘One hundred and thirty-eight steamers, and One hundred and thirty-two sail and barge, Maintains shipping cflices at Cleveland, Ashtabula Harbor, Fairport and Poledo, Regulates wages, protects crews, and takes cognizance of all raatters ‘n the i :terest of the members and of the lake commerce general'y OFFICERS, Aggregating 245,70} tons, M. M. Haxxa, - . . - - President M.A. Brapury, — ~ - - : - Vics President Bmonok P. McKay, =< - - Secrewry ond Treasurer Counsel HD. Govupen, - - - . . MANAGERS OR ADVISORY BOAKD, H, M, Hanna, R. 4. Winslow, H, P. Lillibridge, P. G. Minch, M. A. Bradley, W. D, Reese, George P. McKay,, J, H. Palmer, Thomas Wilson, W. ©. Richardson, J, W. Moore, James Corrigan, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Bradley, Thomas Wilson, J. W. Moore, George Y. McKay, James Corrigan, B. L, Pennington. SHIPPING MASTERS. A R. Rumsey, 98 dock, Cleveland; Fred Bennet, Assistant, Wm. Rennick, Ashtabula Harbor; Andrew Biemel, Fairport; John O'Connor, 205 Madison Street, Toledo, THE MARINE RECORD.—OFFICIAL PAPER. — NEWS AROUND THE LAKES. CLEVELAND, 0. Main street bridge is to be altered so as to leave a chan- nel 92 feet between the pier and the east side of the river, the improvement will cost about $25,000. Captains L. H. Stone of Vermillion, J. E. Miles of Cleve- and, and ©. H. Woodruff of Sandusky have become members of the Cleveland lodge E. M. B. A. The Lehigh Valley Line steamer Cayuga comes out of the Ship-Owners Dry Dock to-day, and the lighthouse tenders Amaranth and Dahlia dock there. Work on the rebuild and extension of the Cleveland Dry Dock is being pushed along rapidly and it will be again ready to receive vessels by the time navigation opens. Allthe members of the court martial called to deal with the Major L. C. Overman case were on hand Wednes- day morning and the court went into open session in the Hollenden Hotel. A party of United States lighthouse officials visited the yards of the Cleveland Ship Building Co. and the Globe Iron Works Co. on Tuesday, they were one and all enthusiastic over the excellence of construction and the modern shipyard facilities which they found in full work- ing order. The annual meeting ofthe stockholders of the Ship- Owners Dry Docks was held on Tuesday, and the board of directors re-elected, as follows: Capt. Thomas Wilson, Robert Wallace, H. D: Goulder, H. D. Coflinbery, Capt. George Stone, Capt. Peter Minch and Valentine Fries. The officers were also re-elected. President, Capt. Thom- as Wilson; vice-president, Capt. George Stone; general manager, George L. Quayle; secretary, Gustave Cold. At the office of the local inspectors may be found can- didates undérgoing examination for masters’, pilots’ and engineers’ licenses almost every day, in addition, tests are being regularly made of the ductile, elongated, elastic limit and tensile strength of steel plates, this week sam- ples of boiler plate for boilers now building at Erie, Pa. have been tested, and as they are intended for the Charles- town, Mass. Navy Yard, a most exhaustive test has been made of each sample. Joseph R. Oldham returned from Buffalo Wednesday, where he had been inspecting the construction of the new Anchor Line steamer building at the yards of the Union Dry Dock Co. She is now about half floated and will probably be completed the first of the fleet now under con- struction. Mr. Gaskin, superintendent of the Union Dry Dock, is making excellent progress, and the work is classed as being equal to the best iron or steel construction in the shipyards of the world; this, from competent authority is certainly gratifying Mr, John F. Pankhurst, general manager of the Globe Tron Works Co., says that “Lake shipbuilders have not the slightest inclination to sit idly by and let legislative matters shape themselves into the proper channels, per- haps a quarter of a century hence. A movement is now on foot looking towards concentrated action in the mat- ter of naval construction on the Great Lakes and the ruling by which a Michigan shipbuilder was debarred from competing with our brethren on the coast will be closely inquired into.” Mr, Luther Allen is also of the opinion that the-clause of the 1817 treaty prohibiting the building of any naval vessels on the lakes, if still in force, . can not be abrogated too quickly. It has been suggested to hold a convention of shipbuilders in Cleveland next Monday if preliminaries can be arranged in time. ‘The Cleveland Yacht Club held a well attended meet- ing on Wednesday night with vice-Commodore Hunt- ington in the chair, fourteen applications for new mem- A. M, Hanna, M. A. THE MARINE RECORD. bership were received and twelve extra shares of stock were taken up by old members of the club whose yacht- ing enthusiasm has been revived on account of the action taken on the construction of the new club house. ‘Architect J. N. Richardson has visited Lake Ontario and Lake Erie ports inspecting the yacht club houses and favors the plans on which the Detroit house is built, pre- liminaries are now almost arranged for the new house, and the building committee will take action at an early date. The committee on the classification of steamers ap- pointed at the annual meeting of the Vessel Owners’ Association have framed a schedule of wages for each class on a liberal basis. It was thought that thelist would be ready for printing after Wednesday’s meeting of the committee but there are a few items yet to adjust. “The owners are disposed to make the basis of the classifica- tion satisfactory to the engineers, as the outlook for the coming season is fairly good. It is a satisfaction to learn that no friction will be found to exist on the lines laid down by the committee on classification as its clauses seem to be equitable on all sides. The trial of the suit of the Bradley Transportation Co. against the Western Transit Co. in the United States District Court is attracting a great deal of interest among vessel men and Judge Ricks court room has been well attended all the week. The suit is for a larger amount than any admiralty case that has been tried in this city. It grew out of the collision between 8. J. Tilden and the propeller Arabia in St. Clair River, just below Port Huron, on the night of October 23, 1886. The Tilden had been lying at anchor and was being picked up by the propeller J.S. Fay, which already had the D. P. Rhodes in tow when the Arabia, downward bound, ran into her. The Tilden sunk shortly afterwards. The Bradley Transporta- tion Co. were the owners of the Tilden and they filed a libel against the Arabia, claiming $29,000 for the loss of the vessel, $3,937.50 for the cargo of ore which she had on board, and $1,890 for the loss of freight charges, a total of $35,827.50. The owners of the Arabia, the Western Transit Co., place the blame for the collision upon the Fay and the Tilden and deny that their vessel was at fault. They filed a cross petition asking for $6,489.99 for damages sustained by the Arabia in the collision. Ex- pert evidence on both sides made an interesting trial for the onlookers, At the shipyard of the Globe Iron Works Co. I find the two lighthouse tenders for ocean service nearly all plated, the Lilac numbered 44 by the builders is housed in, and work is carried on in all weathers, the lines of the two vessels may now be seen and it is safe to say that more handsome little craft have never been put afioat, one of these vessels is for the Pacifie Coast and a slight but important addition will be made on her upper works in the form of a bustle, the bar at Portland, San Fran- cisco and the entrance to the Straits of Juan de Fuca show not unfrequently a lumpy following sea, and Com- mander Nicoll Ludlow now stationed at Chicago was well pleased on inspecting the recent change of plans to note the addition. He is thoroughly conversant with the re- quirements on the Pacific Slope, and considers this pro- tection aft of great benefit to the vessel. The yacht fitting out to the order of Mr. Hanna is now under the immense new sheer legs, her boiler ison board and the finishing work progressing fairly brisk, though nothing but the best “goes,” these sheer legs by the way are painted in the navy dock yard style and show the char- acter of the works even at a distance. No, 48 the new Minnesota Co. boat is allin frame, stem and stern—post up and plating ready to go on. The same activity is noted in the engine building and boiler shop departments of the “Globe,” and there is no let up to the daily hum of progressive construction and workmanship carried out in each branch of these extensive works. CHICAGO, ILLS. Special to The Marine Record. J.J. Linn, of Port Huron, was in this city for a few days last week.. Capt. John Kelley, of East Saginaw, is visiting in this city for a few days. Alex. McDougall, of West Superior, was in Chicago last Thursday on business. Capt. Furry, the new commander of the steamer Emily P. Weed, is here getting her loaded. Capt. A. L. Fitch, of the firm of Elphicke & Co., vessel agents, intends paying Cleveland a visit this week. Elphicke & Co., vessel agents, chartered the steamer Emily P. Weed for wheat to Buffalo at 414 cents for stor- age and delivery. Capt. John Prindiville sold the side-wheel steamer Corona for the Goodrich ‘Transportation Co., to J. J. Warde, of Chicago; consideration $15,000. The schooner Rosabelle was sold by Frank Davison, vessel agent, for W. B. Phillips and Capt. C. M. Elson to Capt. N. P. Petersen, Sheboygan, Wis.; consideration $2,750. Capt. John Prindiville, vessel agent, chartered the barge A. Stewart for rye to Buffalo at 434 cei age and delivery, also the steamers Philip Sitka for wheat to Buffalo p. t. for storage and Hugh MeMillan, agent of the Western Tr this port, has returned here after spending a vai five weeks in southern California, At the Chicago Dry Dock Co.’s the steamer P: the L. M. & L. 8. Transportation Co. is in dock fe eral overhauling and considerable repairs. Harry Channon, Jr., of the firm of H. Channon ship-chandlers, left Chicago Friday on a trip to West. He will visit Denver, Arizona and other cit James Mowatt, superintendent of the Chicago D Dock Co., returned home Sunday from a few weeks tion in the South. He is looking and feeling first Capt, William J. Patterson, nothing discou the recent loss of his steamer Newsboy, entered bonds of matrimony last Thursday. I wish them m happiness and all the blessings imaginable. _ It is reported that the steamers Ossifrage and I will come here next season and run between Chi St. Joseph. The L. M. & L. 8. Transportation Co.’s at Rush street bridge is named as their place of and arrival here. Henry Beatty, of Toronto, manager of the Canadiai Pacific R. R. Line of steamers, passed through Chicag Tuesday on his way to West Superior, where he is hay two whalebacks built for package freight boats to between Gladstone and Buffalo. Le The Marine Trade and Labor Council of the Greg Lakes held a meeting Tuesday night at their hall 61 Canal street. Invitations were extended to all mari labor organizations around the lakes to attend a con’ tion to be held in Chicago in April next. Chicago is to have a new firm of vessel and ins: agents under the style or firm of Burton, Calbick & with offices at 23 Sherman street, L. L. Burton is { Detroit and is general agent for the Cincinnati Un writers of Cincinnati, the other members of the firm Capt. J. A. Calbick, of Chicago, late with P. H. Flen & Co. and H. M. Cook, vessel-owners of Michigan © Capt. Calbick will make a specialty of insurance w: ing. Capt. J. J. Hatch is here from the Atlartie Coast o vacation. He has been on the whalebacks 110 and Colb since last spring in the coal trade between Chesape Bay and Eastern ports. He says they kept going all tl time regardless of the weather without having to run f shelter. The captain is looking and feeling well hearty and is in excellent spirits. He seems to think whalebacks good safe boats. He says the steamer her consort towed from Chesepeake Bay to Boston encountered a teriflic gale from the northeast, leaving” fleet of 125 sail and steam vessels weather-bound — Hampton Roads. 4 The seventeenth annual ball of the M. E. B.A, at Brand’s hall Wednesday evening, January 27th, largely attended and was a great success. The gral march in which about 200 couples joined was led by gineer M. Downer and his wife. C. P. Munro’s ore dispensed excellent music, and dancing was kept up wit great spirit and a thoroughly enjoyable evening spent. Immediately prior to supper, masters Artie Harry Downer, sons of Engineer M. Downer, who very tastefully dressed in Highland costumes displ great ability in fancy dancing, which included a H land fling, sailors hornpipe, ete., and the little excellent dancing was highly appreciated and much applause. WILLI LUDINGTON, MICH. Special to the Marine Record. The Boom Co.’s tug, Ida M. Stevens, is getting a th rebuild. LL. Larson is doing the carpenter work. Ca) Moran and En gineer James Ash who worked the Steve season will take charge the coming season. George W. Roby, owner of the steamer of that nami heen at the residence of George N. Stray in this city last two weeks dangerously ill, he is on the gain some ent, and it is hoped he will pull out all right. George Morency, keeper of the Life Saving Station at’ Point, je Sauble, will be transferred to Frankfort Life Station. George W. Wilson, who has been number man for the past three years at the Point, is going to appointment as keeper of the Point Station. George son before he came to the Point as surfman, had ser years on the U.S. N. steamer Michigan; all of his old mates will remember him on the Michigan, and be p know of his promotion in the service. : The F. & P. M. R. R, Line of five large steamers | ing some very quick trips between here and Milwaul between here and Manitowoc. They bring flour an from the west and take back salt. They employ in their freight house here. The ice has not bi any to speak of on the shore so far this winter. — son of the steamer Petoskey last season, is now mas' steamer F, & P. M. No. 2; he is a first, class man glad to see him there. Mr, Wratten is superintend F. & P. M. Lake Line; the company never ha acted as superintendent of their line of steamers ut | the route until this last season, The captains in the it is an improvement over the old way, their port teal and freight handled with precision as place,