The Republican journal., 1899-07-13


Macoris, June 9. Ar, sch Austin D Knight,
French, Martinique (and sailed Oath for New
York;.
Turks Island, July 8 Ar, bark Herbert
Black, Blanchard, Santos.
Rio Janeiro, July 8. Sid, bark White
Wings, for Baltimore.
MARINE MISCELLANY.
Supposed to be- May Flint from New York
for Hong Kong. Ship Mary L. Cushing
Pendleton, New York for Hong Kong, June
Z, lat % N. Ion 80 W.
Vineyard Haven, July 6. Sch Hattie S
Collins. Greenlaw, from Stonington, Me, for
New York, lost starboard anchor on Nan
tucket Shoals. Procured another from
steamer Susie D.
Damariscotta, Me, July T. The schooner
Arcularius, Captain Stevens, bound from
Port johnson for Rockland, Me, with cargo
of coal, is ashore in the Damariscotta river
and probably will be a total loss. She is
owned by Snow & Co of Rockland. She
was built at South Thomaston, in 1851, and
is of SO tons gross
London, July 6. Advices from Bahia
Blanca say that the schooner George V Jor-
dan of Saco, Maine, Captain Harding, which
sailed from Portland on April 81 for Bahia
Blanca, is ashore near that port, but would
probably get off after partially discharging.
A steamer with lighters and steam pumps
had been sent to the stranded vessel.
Bangor, July Sch Abraham Richard
son arrived Yesterday with coal and moored
at wharf in Kenduskeag stream. When
the tide ebbed she began to list and went
over so far that she filled. To-day she was
righted with masthead tackles and the work
of pumping her out begun. The vessel was
considerably damaged. She is owned by F
Wager of Bangor and is commanded by Capt
Pomeroy.
OVERDUE. Sch James A Garfield has not
been spoken since she left New York on May
%, with cargo Of cement for Egmont Key,
Fla; Thursday was her 44th day out and no
word of her whereabouts has been received.
Although there is more or less wonderment
at her long voyage, there few apprehen
sions for her safety as it is thought very
likely that she has arrived without being re-
ported, her destination being a remote place.
The Gartield's master is Capt Oliver Kent of
Brewer, one of the best known mariners in
Maine; he recently bought part interest in
the schooner.
LAUNCHED. The schooner Annie Murray
was successfully launched from II. NJ.
Beans yard at Camden at high water,
Thursday, July 9th. The event was wit
strangers from New York, Boston and Port
land and towns in this vicinity. 1t took SO
seconds to accomp ish the launching, which
was pronounced one of the most successful
in the history of Camden ship building.
The vessel was cbristened by Miss Nina
DIuSdIi, uduRubtF VI OdpU. AldFouc6 b1ru-
sail The schooner Annie Murray was built
by Fl. NJ Bean of Camden. Her Keel was
laid. last February. The resistered meas
urements are as follows: Length, 206 feet
breadth, 43 feet; depth 81 feet. Her regis
tered tonnage is, gross, 1885; net, 1885, and
she will carry 225O tons OF coal. Her en-
gines and hosting apparatus are of the
latest design. Her bottom frames are of
oak, and she is planked with yellow pine.
Her masts are of hard pine, JOG feet long.
The rigging is of wire, and is set up with
turn buckles instead of lanyards. The YES
sci cost over 500 900. She will be COM
manded by Capt. Clarence Birdsall of Toms
River, n. j.
Color TEST. 1t is reported that Capt.
Pinkham of the four masted schooner
Charles ID. Davenport of Bath, has failed to
pass the examination as required by an act
of Congress approved December p, 1898
which went into effect July l, before the
United States inspectors in Philadelphia,
because of color blindness Old time ship
captains complain of the mode of having the
eyesight tested by tinted zephyrs, as is done
now, because only three lights, red. green
and white, have to be distinguished IN the
course of navigation. There is talk of the
owners of Capt. Pinkham's vessel retaining
him in command of the Davenport so as to
make test case of the new law. About
two years ago rule was passed requiring
that the eyesight of the State pilots be test
renewed with the result that number of
them failed to pass the examination 1t was
afterwards shown that the pilots could ac-
curately distinguish the three lights used in
navigation and so their licenses We're ex-
tended.
CHARTERS Ship VIM Rotch, Baltimore
to Manila coal Sc. Ship Gov Robe, Hong
Kong to New York, general cargo, S13 900
Bark st James, same, S11 $50 Ship Banga-
ore, New York to Port Elizabeth, general
cargo, pit. Bark Ethel, Portland to Monte
video, lumber, $3.50. Brig Harry Smith,
Turks Island to Providence, salt at or about
1.2 cents. Sch A S Snare. Miragoane to
New York, logwood, 1926 and port charges
Sch Jennie Stubbs Turks Island to New
York. salt, cents. Sch July Fourth, Edge
water to Bangor, coal, 65 cents. Sch Anne
Lord, Perth Amboy to Bangor coal Is cents
Sch Emma S Briggs, Perth Amboy to Gardi-
ner, coal s. cents.
FREIGHTs. The Freight Circular of Brown
& Co., New York, reports for the week end
ing July Sth: Long voyage freights continue
very quiet, though the present inaction is
due in some measure to the limited offerings
of suitable tonnage. Case oil shippers to
far Eastern destinations are in the market
for vessels, and the Colonial lines are also
seeking tonnage for forward loading, and
though endeavoring to cover their require
ments upon the basis of last fixtures it is
generally understood that somewhat better
rates could be secured with tonnage in
proper position. Rates for barrel petroleum
to .. K. ports are firmly sustained in view
of the limited offerings of suitable vessels,
and continued inquiry from shippers. Lum-
Der tonnage to the River Plate is quite
anxiously sought, and the business complet-
ed during the interval has been at full previ-
GUS rates. From Portland to Montevideo
and Buenos Ayres SO 80 has been paid, and
from St. John and Tusket Wedge $9d9 80
respectively to Buenos Ayres. Gulf ship
pers are bidding $1375a S14 for medium
size tonnage to Buenos Ayres, but experience
difficulty in obtaining the necessary vessels.
Brazil freights continue very slow, though
the market is strong in tone upon the basis
of last business. Tonnage for the West
Indies is actively inquired for, but the offer
ings are yet of an exceedingly meagIe
character, owners hesitating in the accept
ance of business to the Southwark at this
period of the season with its attending risks.
Lumber tonnage from Southern ports is
wanted particularly, and full rates are bid.
Back business is offered fairly, though no
special improvement in rates is noticed
There has been only moderate inquiry for
coastwise lumber tonnage, but the market
retains a firm appearance in view of the
limited number of vessels offered. Golfers
to the East have been in fair request, but
the upward tendency of rates has been
chez ked by the freer tonnage offerings. The
market, how ever, is regarded as steady upon
its present basis.