New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-24
MANY SEAMEN DROWNED.
WINTERS STORM IN SEPTEMBER.
WRECKS ALONG THE COAST AND HAVOC AMONG |
THE LAKE VESSELS

WRECKS ALONG THE COAST AND HAVOC AM'NO
THE LAKE VESSELS.
EAsTPoRT, Me-, Sept. 23.-Six weeks ago the
Spanish steamer Humacoa bound for Nova Scotia went
ashore on MUIR Lodges, nine mules on Orahu Mahal
The owners Of twenty men from ST. John 10
wreck her. Yesterday afternoon tug passed the wreck
and offered TO take the ashore. as storm was
eatened but they refused the offer Terrible gaze
ragged early morning. and when 1T cleared OH people
on Grand Manan noticed that the steamer had dlsap
peared. There is trace Of the steamer or men. Ing
vessel must have broken pieces in the storm ana SUNK
with all Oh board. The crew all belong In St. John.
CHICAGO, Sept ga heavy northerly gale prevailed
throughout the entire Lake region yesterday ana Vesse
men arriving last night say that the lake Is running
higher than any time this season. "oio
wrecked various points on Lake Michigan the crews
fortunately being rescued IN each Fears are ie
for numerous other vessels be outside OF the
port. Two unknown fishermen were drowned here yes
tcrday. About O'Clock, while the northery gaze was
raging the lookout the life saving station hotlceh
two men with fishing rods and tackle walking
out tho north pier. Realizing tnot 'hey
were in danger OF being swept overheard by the
onru hng waves the siGpalled them TO return
they did need his warning. lcy hau pIo'eeutu
about fifty yards when tremendous breaker was
lifted high over the pier and descended upon lhe I'M
beers w.lh "A crash, carrying the two men away. ne
lookout sOunde the alarm, and moment latter me NE
boat had started the The crew of the schooner
Chester G. JOne, also witnessed tho accident anu Two
sailor, jumped from the vessel ana ran aIohE hc ,l
hopes OF saving the drowning men. But tbtse brave
fellows were also swept into the lake, ana, although
boat was Immediately lowered from the vessel ana sent
to their assistance they would have probably been lost
but for the Opporune arrival OF the lne-saNhE crew.
The two fishermen, after brief battle with the waves
SINK from sight. and although the life savers made an
gent search their bodies were not recovered
WAsuINGToN, sept. 23.-The Signal Corps station
POyneTs Hill. n. G., reports that the three'maSted
schooner Ada +. Whitney of ThOmaston, Me. Captain
r. Gilchrist from Boston. bound to Brunswick Ga, III
ballast bad calls blown away and ashore at noon
Yesterday three miles south Of POyncrs HI LIE saving
station. The crow were saved. The vessel
is now breaking up. Wind north, surf high.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept % GSpccia'.-Ihc storm last
night created great excitement at John OBnens circus
at Broad and Diamond The great canyases were
fairly lifted from the ground and tapped threaeningy
but fortunately the tent strong and No accidents
occurred. Tic animals made n terrific noise Inc
weather today was clear aud cold. Tie Thermometer
fell to 800.
ROCHESTER, Sept. % (Spcciah.-IJ Is feared that the
terrific storm which has been prevailing on Lake on
taro has caused many accidents TO schooners ana
steamers o'clock this morning the schooner john
NJ. Moves broke away from tug which was attempting
to tow into port Of Geneoee ami stranded on Wind
sor Beach, She is leaking badly and will be relieved
tomorrow Tie storm that prevails is ono OF the
heaviest OF the season, and there Is te doubt thdt
great damage done all along the lake shore es-
pcclay to and bath houses. The steamer NOrseuan
did the lake last night and IT was stated
al Charlotte this morning that she probably WOIu
not attempt 10 cross to-day