The record-union., 1895-08-21

The ST. Louis made a flying start, due
west, with the tide. The time consumed
was hours, II minutes and seconds,
showing speed OF 23.6 knots. The re-
turn trip was made in hours, % minutes
and 81 seconds, q speed of Il knots. The
sea was smooth.
The St. Louis left Southampton at $50
"A. NJ. On board the vessel were Captain
Boyal B. Bradford and Lieutenant Rich
ard I. Mulligan OF the United States
Navy. who were designated by Secretary
Herbert to conduct the speed trial OF tho
st. Louis; Comman ier W. S. Cowles,
naval attache OF the United States EN-
bassy; Frank Fernold. United States
Naval Constructor; w. 5. Kinkead,
United States Consul at Southampton;
Clement c. Griscom, President OF the
International Navigation Company. ana
James Wright, also an official of that
company. The trip was begun in misty
weather. The st. Louis took 450 tons of
ordinary coal OF the same quality that Is
used Oh regular voyages. Her draft was
Z3 feet forward and u feet aft.
The quantity OF coal usually carried on
a voyage * ?. 800 tons, and the draft of the
vessel Is then foot deeper than it was
to-day. By the time the vessel reached
the Needles the weather was clearer and
there was no wind. Outside Of the Nee
dies the st. Louis turned twice in circles
10 az QSt I1tt COlll pdsSOS I0 tlI1It CO1-
sumod for each turn was fifteen minutes.
The range OF the two lights ct Portland
was passed at 1l:3S:O6. The screw was
making 90 revolutions per minute. with a
halt-inch water practically a
natural draught. The ship was perfectly
steady, there not being the slightest viDra-
ton IN any part. The weather had now
cleared, and the sun shonc brightly DUR
ing the remainder of the trip.
The ST. Louis passed line bearing on
Star point, which had been determined
by the photographic Office of the Navy
Department, and which was 5Z miles
from the starting point. at l:50:ll. The
steamer then made long turn, still go
ing at full speed, and passed the same
line on her return at 2:093S- a hundred
or more fishing smacks, steamers and
ships of various descriptions were lying
near by. a torpedo catcher. which is
supposed to have twenty-siX-krot rec
ord, was easily passed. The weather was
superb. The st. Louis finished at 4:3S:l5.
The run to the Needles WIS made at III
creased speed. Captain Bradford ex-
pressed his pleasure at the performance
of the st. Louis, and ssnt favorable re-
port of the vessel to Secretary Herbert.
Mr.. Griscom said that he was glad that
the first great American ship had made
the finest measured record. 1t was an
engine test that did credit to the tiremen.
all Of whom were shipped in New ork
for the first trip of the steamer MIR.
Griscom added that he was confident
that the st. Louis would break the ocean
record next year, when the vessel would
be provided with larger smok estachs.
Her machinery was In perfect order, and
not heated after a run Of seven hours al
full power, and he thought that her
showing compared with the maiden run
OF the Paris or the Clyde.
That the St. Louis had previously at
tanned a speed of only 10 $40 knots WAS
explained when she went into the dock
at southampton on Sunday. 1t was then
found that her bottom was in very foul
condition. She was covered with grass
foot long.
The St. Louis by her performance to-
day wins mail-carrying contract fox ten
years at The rate OF 81 per mile for
weekly service between New York and
Southampton. This contract will go into
effect on October lst.
The st. LOUIS returned to Southamp-
ton at $50 p. VI.
Fatal Hallway Accident.
LOUISVILLE. Aug. 20.-On the Big Four
Railroad, near Lawrenceburg, Ind, this
morning. an operator threw he switch
wrong, and an engine and six cars were