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August 7. - Steamer Chili, upbound, collided with the steamer City of Berlin, causing the latter to sink. Damage to Chili estimated at $3,500. Estimated damage to City of Berlin, $55,000. No lives lost. Investigation pending. October 28. - While steamer D. G. Kerr was passing the steamer Charles A. Street in Lake St. Clair, both upbound, the two steamers collided. Damage to steamer Charles A. Street estimated at $1,500. Steamer D. G. Kerr not damaged. No lives lost. November 8. - While the steamer Warnick was lying at the Great Lakes Engineering Works' dock at Ecorse, Mich., the boiler exploded about 6:50 a.m., the escaping steam scalding three men, 1 of whom has since died. Damage estimated at $250. Upon investigation it was found that the explosion was one that might be considered unavoidable. December 7. - While going alongside the steamer Spokane to deliver mail, the steamer Florence B.'s wheel chains jammed, causing the two boats to come together and knocking the stem off the Florence B. Damage to the Florence B. estimated at $250. No damage to steamer Spokane. No lives lost. LOCAL DISTRICT OF CHICAGO, ILL. 1904 March 7. - While steamer Illinois was engaged in pumping water to a fire near the Lehigh Valley docks, Chicago River, John Hubbard, master of said steamer, was instantly killed by the bursting of a water pipe about 1 p.m. March 24. - Steamer Henry C. Lydon navigated on Chicago River on an expired certificate of inspection. Violation reported to the proper authorities. March 24. - Refused to examine Frank T. Clarke for license as first assistant engineer for not having shown the required preliminary experience in his application. Mr. Clarke appealed to the supervising inspector, eighth district, from the decision of this board and decision was sustained. April 27. - Steamer Swan, in steaming against the current near Twelfth Street Bridge, Chicago River, about 7:30 p.m., was caught by wind and current and swung against a scow in tow of steamer Fred Drews. Estimated damage to steamer Swan, $400. No lives lost or persons injured. April 28. - Complaint made on May 2 that Eugene Hibbardine, mate of steamer F. W. Fletcher, had violated section 4449, Revised Statutes. On May 11, prior to investigation of the charges, said complaint was with- drawn. April 28. - Complaint made on May 2 that Martin Peterson, mate of steamer N. J. Nessen, had violated section 4449, Revised Statutes. On May 11, prior to investigation of the charges, said complaint was withdrawn. April 30. - Complaint made on May 2 that Albert M. Hoyer, mate of steamer Normandie, had violated section 4449, Revised Statutes. On May 9, prior to investigation of charges, complaint was withdrawn. May 2. - On May 5 complaint was made that O. Hendrickson, mate of steamer Minnie E. Kelton, had violated section 4449, Revised Statutes. On May 9, prior to investigation of the charges, complaint was withdrawn. May 30. - While towing the steamer Jesse Spaulding in the south branch of the Chicago River the tug O. B. Green was rolled over and sunk at about 3 p.m. No damage to steamer O. B. Green. No lives lost or persons injured. Page 395 REPORT OF THE STEAMBOAT INSPECTION SERVICE June 12. - Steamer Mueller, while on voyage from Collingwood, Ontario, to Chicago, Ill., was navigated on an expired certificate of inspection. Case reported to proper authorities. June 23. - Steamer George N. Orr arrived at Chicago on voyage from Depot Harbor, Ontario, where laid up for winter, on an expired certificate of inspection. Steamer detained in foreign waters by labor troubles. Case reported to proper authorities. June 29. - While steamer Argo was landing at Graham & Morton's dock, Chicago, Ill., J. Edwards, deck hand, had leg broken by getting caught in lines. June 29. - Steamer Kearsarge arrived at Chicago on voyage from Depot Harbor, Ontario, where laid up for the winter, on an expired certificate of inspection. Steamer detained in foreign waters by labor troubles. Case reported to proper authorities. July 10. - About 11:30 a.m. the yacht Glad Tidings was sailing across the mouth of Chicago Harbor and steamer Louis Pahlow, with consort, was leaving dock at North pier. Complaint made by C. Knapp Gregier, owner of yacht, that master of steamer Louis Pahlow violated rule 19 of the act of Congress approved February 8, 1895. Investigation of this case showed that the occurrence was due to a misunderstanding on the part of both parties. Charges were withdrawn. July 24. - On July 14 complaint was made by Dr. C. P. Pinckard that master of steamer Virginia had violated rule 19 of the act of Congress approved February 8, 1895, in not giving sailing yachts Sprite, Yo San, and La Rita the right of way while they were sailing a race across the mouth of Chicago Harbor. Investigation showed that the yachts were racing in an unusual locality, and directly across the mouth of the harbor, and that the master of said steamer could not reasonably have been expected to know that they intended using the narrow channel for racing. After an admonishment to both parties for the occurrence, the charges were withdrawn. July 25. - Steamer Mary left port of Michigan City, Ind., about 9:35 p.m., for port of Chicago. When about 3 miles from Chicago the inter- mediate shaft broke, causing damage estimated at $800. July 28. - While steamer New Orleans was passing through Lake Street Bridge, Chicago, about 4:45 p.m., in tow of a tug, towline parted and steamer took a sheer, striking a scow moored at the dock, which, in turn, struck and sunk the steamer John P. Hopkins, lying at same dock. No damage to steamer New Orleans. Steamer John P. Hopkins a total loss. Said steamer has since been raised and rebuilt. August 3. - License of William H. Evans, master and pilot steamer Charley H. Hackley, suspended for 30 days from August 4 for continued neglect to observe the rules and regulations in regard to the fire and life-saving appliances after repeated admonishments by this board. An appeal was made in this case to the supervising inspector, eighth district, and decision sustained. August 27. - Complaint made by John M. Gee that while on trip from Chicago to Milwaukee Joseph Boyd, master of the steamer City of Fremont, was drunk and unable to attend to his duties. Also that in Chicago on August 29 said Joseph Boyd while under the influence of liquor assaulted the said John M. Gee. Upon investigation found said Joseph Boyd guilty as charged, and his license was suspended until and including September 30. September 29. - Complaint made that A. J. Simons, master of steamer City of Chicago, used cross signals in Chicago River. Upon investigation charges were not sustained and case was dismissed. September 29. - Complaint made that George McCleavy, master of steamer C. M. Charnley, used cross signals in Chicago River. Upon investigation charges were not sustained and case was dismissed. October 6. - While steamer City of Kalamazoo was crossing Lake Michigan, about 1:30 p.m., in a strong northerly gale with a heavy sea, it was dis- covered that the stern pipe had worked inboard about 14 inches. Steamer reached South Haven with 4 1/2 feet of water in hold; subsequently placed in dry dock at Chicago and repaired. Damage estimated at $500. November 11. - Upon performing an intermediate inspection of the steamer Puritan, found evidence of gross negligence of duty on the part of the commanding officer in carrying in small boats life-preservers that were rotten and unfit for use. License of W. A. Boswell, master, suspended for 90 days from November 12. November 12. - About 1:30 p.m. fire was discovered in the forecastle of the steamer Gorden Campbell, lying at the dock of the Illinois Central slip B. Cause of fire unknown, but is supposed to have originated from the act of a new deck hand, who had been shipped a very short time previous. A member of the Chicago city fire department, name unknown, fell through a hatch between decks and was killed. Damage estimated at $7,000. November 14. - While making an intermediate inspection of the steamer Alice Stafford discovered that Joseph Boyd, mate, was so much under the influence of liquor as to be no assistance whatever in making the inspection. License of Joseph Boyd revoked. Page 396 REPORT OF THE STEAMBOAT INSPECTION SERVICE November 15. - Upon making an intermediate inspection of steamer City of Fremont, found said vessel in a filthy condition, equipment not kept up in the manner contemplated by law, and life-preservers bearing the names of other steamers among the equipment required by the certificate, while life- boats showed that boat drill had not been performed, although the master had logged such drills as having taken place. Revoked license of Thomas Barry, master, effective November 17. November 15. - Upon making an intermediate inspection of the steamer Illinois, found lifeboats stuck fast in chocks with paint, rubber balls in automatic plugs missing, crew unfamilier with their duties in boat drill. Log showed, however, that boat drills had been currently held. License of Frank Richardson, master, revoked. November 25. - Upon making an intermediate inspection of the steamer Alice Stafford, found several life-preservers in a dilapidated condition, while 2 rooms had no life-preservers. License of Simon A. Lamoreaux, master, suspended for 90 days, commencing November 28. December 11. - About 10 a.m. steamer Emma E. Thompson struck some un- known obstruction near the Chicago breakwater in 24 feet of water, carrying away the blade of her rudder. Snowstorm was raging at the time. Damage estimated at $300. December 18. - While lying at the dock in Chicago Harbor at 3:45 p.m. the gasket on bottom manhole plate in the front head of the middle boiler on the steamer Bethlehem blew out under 100 pounds pressure. Arthur Kerr, fireman, was suffocated by escaping steam. Upon investigation, it is the opinion of this board that the cause of the gasket giving way was that it had been treated with plumbago on both sides when put in place. LOCAL DISTRICT OF MILWAUKEE, WIS. 1904 January 15. - Steamer Pere Marquette 4 struck some unknown obstruction off Fox Point and broke her wheel and shoe. Damage estimated at $1,000. February 6. - Steamer Pere Marquette 19 stranded 1 mile north of Fox Point, Lake Michigan. Steamer was running through heavy ice from Lud- ington, bound for Milwaukee. Dense fog at the time. No lives lost. Damage estimated at $60,000. February 6. - Towing steamer Welcome, while running through heavy ice near Fox Point, Lake Michigan, tore off a small piece of sheet iron, causing damage estimated at $50. February 9. - Steamer Elizabeth G., while in harbor at Port Washington, Wis., caught fire from ash bucket, and was damaged to the extent of $100. No lives lost. February 9. - Steamer W. H. Meyer, while breaking ice in the Milwaukee River, broke her wheel, causing damage estimated at $200. February 11. - Steamer Knight Templar, while breaking ice in the Mil- waukee Harbor, broke shaft and wheel. Estimated damage $250. February 14. - Steamer Pere Marquette 18 stuck in ice jam off Manitowoc, Wis., and while being released several plates were dented in above wale strake on both sides, causing damage estimated at $1,500. February 16. - Steamer Pere Marquette 18, when off Manitowoc, Wis., Lake Michigan, picked up a log in her wheels and broke off 4 buckets from one wheel and 3 from the other. Estimated damage $1,400. March 12. - Steamer Grand Haven, while working through heavy ice off Milwaukee, Wis., broke off 3 blades from port propeller. Estimated damage $375. March 15. - Refused to raise the license of Axel F. Swan from first assistant engineer, 3,000 gross tons, to chief engineer for failing to correctly answer a sufficient proportion of the questions submitted. An appeal was made to the Supervising Inspector-General, and by him referred to the supervising inspector, eighth district, who sustained the decision of the local inspectors. March 19. - While the steamer Pere Marquette 18 was off Manitowoc, Wis., Lake Michigan, the starboard wheel picked up a log and broke off 2 buckets. Damage estimated at $400. March 26. - Steamer Grand Haven, while working through heavy ice about 10 miles off Milwaukee, broke 2 blades off starboard wheel. Estimated damage $250. April 7. - During a heavy fog the steamer J. C. Evans stranded on Racine Reef, Lake Michigan. No damage to steamer. April 11. - Steamer Pere Marquette 20 lost bucket off her port wheel while coming from Ludington to Milwaukee. Damage estimated at $200. Page 397 REPORT OF THE STEAMBOAT INSPECTION SERVICE April 14. - Steamer Pere Marquette 18 broke 1 bucket off starboard wheel near Manitowoc, Wis. Estimated damage $200. April 15. - While steamer Pere Marquette 15 was nearing Milwaukee, on Lake Michigan, her auxiliary steering gear was disabled in seaway. Esti- mated damage, $400. April 17. - While steamer Pere Marquette 4 was lying at the dock, Mil- waukee, one of the firemen fell overboard and was drowned. Was called at 1 a.m. to go on watch and was not seen afterwards until found in the river. May 13. - When steamer Ottawa was about 2 1/2 miles off Sturgeon Bay Canal she became water-logged. Boat was towed into canal basin and sunk. Crew went ashore in a small boat. Estimated damage, $300. June 6. - While steamer S. O. Dixon was off Racine, Wis., piston head blew off the rod, breaking the cylinder and cylinder head. Estimated damage, $100. June 17. - When steamer Majestic was about 35 miles out from Milwaukee, on Lake Michigan, the two furnaces in port boiler collapsed. No lives lost. Supposed to have been caused by greasy substance lodging on top of furnaces. Steamer returned to Milwaukee with starboard boiler. Damage estimated at $1,500. June 17. - The steamer Ann Arbor No. 2, outbound, and the tow barge Dohearty, coming in, collided in Sturgeon Bay Canal. No damage. No one hurt. June 20. - Refused to examine Ira W. Neff, first-class pilot, for not having had sufficient preliminary experience. An appeal was made in this case to the supervising inspector, eighth district, and decision sustained. June 25. - When steamer F. & P. M. No. 1 was between Kenosha and Wau- kegan, on Lake Michigan, her stern pipe pulled in. Was towed to Milwaukee. Estimated damage, $300. July 8. - Steamer James R. Langdon stranded 1 mile north of Fox Point, Lake Michigan. Was released July 9. Estimated damage, $1,500. July 10. - Steamer Chequamegon ran into bridge in Milwaukee River. Engines were stopped at the time. Estimated damage, $5. July 17. - During a heavy windstorm on Lake Winnebago the hurricane deck on steamer May Flower was partially carried away. No lives lost and no one injured. Estimated damage, $15. July 27. - When steamer Peerless was at Milwaukee it was found that she had a loose wheel. Estimated damage, $100. August 14. - When about 35 miles northeast of Milwaukee, on Lake Michi- gan, the second porter on steamer Pere Marquette 17 fell overboard and was drowned. The man was in the act of throwing a pail of slop from the stern of steamer when he fell over. Boats were lowered and every effort was made to save him. August 17. - When about 15 miles from Milwaukee, on Lake Michigan, the steamer Two Brothers broke pin leading from link to stem valve. Was towed to Milwaukee. Estimated damage, $5. September 16. - Steamer Ramapo stranded about 2 miles north of North Point, Lake Michigan. Was released the next day. Estimated damage, $30,000. September 27. - Steamer S. S. Coe caught fire from some unknown cause and was damaged to the extent of $100. No one hurt and no lives lost. Steamer was lying at Milwaukee, Wis., at the time, and fire was put out by the Milwaukee fire department. October 9. - Steamer Wawatam stranded east of North Point, Lake Michi- gan, during a heavy fog. Steamer was released October 10 and proceeded to Chicago. Estimated damage, $15,000. October 16. - When steamer Lorena was about 7 miles northeast of Sher- wood Point light her intermediate shaft broke. Was towed to Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Estimated damage, $150. October 20. - Suspended license of Thomas Barry, master and pilot, for 30 days, from October 30, for violation of section 4439, Revised Statutes, failing to comply with our letter of instruction as to necessary equipment on steamer City of Fremont. October 24. - When 20 miles south-southeast of Pilot Island, Lake Michi- gan, steamer Pentland blew out boiler flue. No one hurt. Was towed to Escanaba, Mich. Estimated damage, $25. October 24. - Steamer Cecelia Hill caught fire when abreast of Green Island, on Green Bay. High wind and heavy sea at the time fir was dis- covered, but the fire was confined to one stateroom and extinguished by the crew. Estimated damage, $150. No lives lost and no one injured. October 26. - Suspended license of James O'Brien, master and pilot, for 30 days, for violation of section 4439, Revised Statutes, and section 15, Rule V, general rules and regulations, failing to have life-saving equip- ment in good repair and not having sufficient fire and boat drills. October 26. - Suspended license of Alton Ripley, second-class pilot, and also special engineer, for 90 days, from October 26, for violation of section 4442, Revised Statutes, failing to answer or comply with letters of instruction in relation to life-saving equipment on his steamer, Aloha. Page 398 REPORT OF THE STEAMBOAT INSPECTION SERVICE October 30. - Steamers Jay Gould and Yonkers collided at the Milwaukee Harbor entrance. No lives lost. Estimated damage to the Yonkers, $10. November 11. - Steamer John Denessen struck a deadhead log and sprang a leak near Red River, Green Bay. Was beached at Red River. Temporary repairs were made, steamer raised and taken to Green Bay. Estimated damage, $100. No lives lost. November 15. - Steamers Charles S. Neff and George Spencer collided in Milwaukee River. Steamer Charles S. Neff was in tow of a tug, and in mak- ing turn in the river the towline parted, causing her to collide with the steamer George Spencer, lying at the dock. Estimated damage to the steamer Charles S. Neff, $700. No lives lost. November 24. - Steamer City of Paris struck an obstruction in Poverty Island passage, Green Bay. No lives lost. Estimated damage, $2,000. November 25. - Suspended license of Luke La Borde, master and pilot, for 6 months, from November 25, for violation of section 4439, Revised Statutes, and section 15, Rule V, general rules and regulations. December 1. - Steamers Grecian and Grand Haven collided in Milwaukee River. The Grand Haven was lying in her slip when steamer Grecian struck her on port quarter, stem on, causing about $300 damage to the Grand Haven. No lives lost. December 12. - Steamer Continental stranded 1 mile north of Twin River Point lighthouse, Lake Michigan. Steamer a total loss. Estimated value, $45,000. No lives lost. LOCAL DISTRICT OF MARQUETTE, MICH. 1904 May 5. - Charges have been preferred against John C. Henderson, first- class pilot, for deafness, the case was investigated through the local inspectors at Port Huron, and the charges being sustained, his license was revoked. An appeal was made in this case to the supervising inspector, eighth district, and decision sustained. May 13. - Steamer Peshtigo charged with violation of section 4417, Revised Statutes, viz, running on an expired certificate of inspection. Investigation made and violation reported to proper authorities. Fine mitigated to $50. May 21. - Steamer Bruce charged with violation of section 4417, Revised Statutes, viz, running on an expired certificate of inspection. Investi- gated and violation reported to proper authorities. Fine mitigated to $25. June 20. - While en route from Two Harbors, Minn., to Cleveland, Ohio, the steamer Princeton collided with the tow barge Madeira off Johnston's Point, St. Mary's River, by reason of vessel failing to respond to rudder. Estimated damage, $6,000. July 13. - While en route from Marquette, Mich., to Fairport, Ohio, steamer James B. Nielson stranded on Hay Point, St. Marys River, owing to failure of steam steering gear to work, damaging hull to the estimated amount of $1,500. July 18. - While steamer Valerie was returning from Isle Royale, Frank Jenks, a passenger on said steamer, being in a very intoxicated condition, fell overboard and was drowned. Every possible effort was made to save him, but without avail. July 30. - About 3:10 p.m. George Boneberg, watchman on steamer Horace H. Wilkinson, was missed, and on search being made he was found unconscious in the bottom of the hold under No. 1 hatch, and subsequently died from injuries received. Cause of accident unknown. August 5. - Suspended license of David Bussiere, first-class pilot, for 30 days, commencing August 6, on account of being intoxicated while acting under authority of his license. August 11. - Steamer Burger charged with violation of section 4417, Revised Statutes, viz, running on an expired certificate of inspection. Violation investigated and reported to proper authorities. Fine remitted. August 16. - Steamer J. J. Evans charged with violation of section 4417, Revised Statutes, viz, running on an expired certificate of inspection. Violation investigated and reported to proper authorities. Penalty not imposed. September 2. - During a heavy sea, Martin Miles, employed as fisherman on board the tug Hoffnung Bros., was lost overboard about 7 miles off Ontonagon, and in spite of all efforts to save him was drowned. September 6. - Suspended license of John Massmann, second-class pilot, during its unexpired term, viz, until March 26, 1908, for habitual in- temperance and gross negligence to duty while acting in his official capacity. Page 399 REPORT OF THE STEAMBOAT INSPECTION SERVICE September 7. - While en route from Ashland, Wis., to Ashtabula, Ohio, steamer Choctaw, in a dense fog, stranded on Manitou Island, Lake Superior, sustaining an estimated damage of $4,000. October 4. - While en route from Marquette, Mich., to Fairport, Ohio, the steamer Sitka, in a thick haze and rain, stranded on a rocky ledge off Point Au Sable, Lake Superior, subsequently going to pieces, proving a total loss. Estimated value of steamer, $45,000. October 5. - While lying at the dock at Grand Marais, Mich., the steamer Hunter caught fire abaft of the smokestack and burned to the water's edge, proving a total loss. Estimated loss, $10,000. October 13. - While proceeding up St. Marys River, near Detour, Mich., the steamer Ira H. Owen collided with the steamer Henry W. Oliver, bound down. Damage to the steamer Ira H. Owen estimated at $4,000. Damage to steamer Henry W. Oliver estimated at $10,000. Investigation of cause of collision pending. October 31. - While on Portage River, en route to Lake Linden, Mich., steamer G. A. Flagg struck some unknown obstruction, damaging the hull to the estimated amount of $4,000. November 2. - While lying at the dock at Escanaba, Mich., steamer Bruce caught fire in the engine room and burned to the water's edge. Cause un- known. Estimated loss, $3,000. November 4. - Investigated causes that led to the collision between the steamers Ira H. Owen and Henry W. Oliver on October 13 (sic), and the alleged violation of Rules III and XVIII, pilot rules of the Great Lakes, by George Graham, master of the steamer Ira H. Owen. Investigation still pending. November 9. - Investigated violation by steamer Superior of section 4439, Revised Statutes, and section 15, Rule V, general rules and regulations. Violation admitted and the master and pilot's licenses of Albert H. Kent and James F. Bowen respectively masters of the day and night watch of the steamer Superior, suspended for 60 days. November 10. - While lying at the dock at Escanaba, Mich., taking on cargo of ore, steamer George T. Hope sprang a leak and settled to the bottom. The steamer was subsequently raised, temporarily repaired, examined by us, and a permit issued to proceed to Cleveland, Ohio, for extensive repairs. Estimated damage, $5,000. November 13. - Steamer D. G. Kerr stranded in St. Marys River, near Detour, Mich., damaging hull to the estimated amount of $2,000. November 17. - While the steamer Andaste, en route from Marquette, Mich., to Buffalo, N.Y., was laboring in a heavy sea on Lake Huron, about 2 1/2 miles off Detour light-house, Elson J. Neeley, second-class pilot of said steamer, was washed or fell overboard unobserved and was drowned. December 4. - While en route from Duluth, Minn., to Buffalo, N.Y., the steaner Thomas Cranage stranded in St. Marys River, near Sugar Island, damaging the bottom plates in hull to the estimated amount of $2,000. LOCAL DISTRICT OF GRAND HAVEN, MICH. 1904 February 27. - Steamer Pere Marquette 18, while en route from Ludington to Manitowoc, through heavy ice, stuck in a windrow, and the steamer Pere Marquette 15, which was following, struck her in the stern, doing damage to the amount of $600. March 2. - Steamer Pere Marquette 18, while leaving Ludington Harbor struck heavy ice and broke 2 buckets on her starboard wheel. Estimated damage, $400. March 9. - Refused to examine James D. Stewart for license as master and first-class pilot for not having had the necessary preliminary experience. An appeal was taken by Mr. Stewart to the supervising inspector, eighth district, and decision sustained. March 24. - Steamer Pere Marquette 18, while en route from Ludington to Kewaunee encountered some heavy ice, and loosened rivets in forward plate about on the water line. Estimated damage, $1,500. March 25. - Steamer Grand Haven, while going down Grand River, struck some sunken obstruction and broke 4 buckets off her port wheel. Estimated damages, $600. April 10. - While working in slip at Grand Haven the starboard wheel of the steamer Grand Haven struck some sunken obstruction and broke 1 bucket. Estimated damage, $125. April 11. - Tug Frank Canfield left Manistee for Muskegon at 8 o'clock in the evening, and when off Point Au Sable the steering gear broke and she quickly drifted on the beach. Three lives were lost - Henry J. Smith, master; Charles Kopfer, engineer, and William Justman, deck hand. Two of the deck crew were saved by the life-saving crew at the point. Steamer is a total loss, valued at $3,000. Page 400 REPORT OF THE STEAMBOAT INSPECTION SERVICE April 30. - While lying at the dock at Muskegon, the steamer Mathew Wilson was partially destroyed by fire. Estimated damage, $4,000. May 30. - While lying at the dock at Portage Lake the steamer M. Shields was totally destroyed by fire. Loss, $2,500. July 23. - Steamer Post Boy ran into a portion of a sunken pierat Sauga- tuck Harbor and stove two small holes in her starboard bow. Estimated damage, $1,000. July 27. - While steamer Rhocean was lying at her dock at Boyn City a 6- inch elbow in her water-tube boiler burst. Amount of damage not stated. No one hurt. July 29. - When the steamer H. J. Dornbos was off Grand Haven her engine became disabled. Estimated damage, $200. August 9. - Steamer Ralph M. Cooper charged with violation of section 4417, Revised Statutes, viz, running on an expired certificate of inspection from July 21 to August 8. Violation reported to proper authorities. October 4. - While lying at South Manitou Island the steamer Congress was totally destroyed by fire. Estimated value of steamer, $15,000. Estimated value of cargo, $30,000. October 22. - Steamer Mary charged with violation of section 9, Rule V, general rules and regulations. Upon investigation we found the charges to be correct and suspended the license of Claud A. Thompson, second-class pilot, for 6 months. November 12. - While the steam pleasure yacht Fannie H. was lying at St. Martin Island she was totally destroyed by fire. Loss, $2,000. November 16. - While lying at her dock at Manistee, the steamer Hunter Savidge was totally destroyed by fire. Estimated damage, $600. November 20. - Steamer Jesse Spaulding stranded on Bark River reef. Steamer was loaded with iron ore, and about 600 tons were thrown overboard. No damage to steamer. LOCAL DISTRICT OF PORT HURON, MICH. 1904 February 7. - While forcing her way through the ice in St. Clair River, the steamer Pere Marquette 14 broke her rudder shoe and lost her starboard after propeller. Estimated damage, $2,000. April 1. - Revoked the license of William Hutcheson, engineer in charge of steamer of 45 tons, for making false statements in his application. April 9. - Revoked the license of George C. Higgins, first assistant engineer, for making false statements in his application. May 17. - While the steamer Maud was bound down the St. Clair River, abreast of Belle River, about 8:30 a.m., she collided with a U.S. lake survey steamer, sustaining damage estimated at $2,000. No lives lost. May 20. - While lying at her dock in Black River, the steamer O. O. Carpenter caught fire and was damaged to the extent of $7,000. No lives lost. May 30. - The steamer Westford caught fire and burned to the water's edge on Georgian Bay, sustaining loss of $10,000. No lives lost. June 4. - While bound up Lake Huron, about 4:30 p.m., in a fog, the steamer Chili stranded on Duck Island, and was damaged to the extent of $7,305.43. No lives lost. June 26. - While bound down St. Clair River, about 2:15 p.m. the steamer James H. Hoyt collided with the steamer Lake Shore, and sustained damages amounting to $500. The steamer Lake Shore was uninjured. No lives lost. July 13. - While crossing St. Clair River, about 4 p.m., the steamer Pere Marquette 14 collided with the steamer Frank H. Peary, sustaining slight damage. The steamer Frank H. Peary was damaged to the extent of $300. No lives lost. July 14. - While bound up Georgian Bay, the steamer Elgruder struck a rock, breaking her wheel and stern bearing. Damage $500. No lives lost. July 21. - While lying at her dock at Marine City, Mich., at 11:45 p.m. the steamer Geo. L. Craig collided with and sunk the steamer Geo. C. Mark- ham. Estimated damage to the steamer Geo. C. Markham, $10,000. The steamer Geo. L. Craig was damaged to the extent of $1,500. No lives lost. July 22. - While bound down St. Clair River, at 3 a.m., the steamer Iroquois collided with the steamer Manola, sustaining damage estimated at $10,000. The steamer Manola was uninjured. No lives lost. August 12. - While bound down St. Clair River, about 11 a.m., the steamer A. R. Colburn collided with the steamers Lily and Clarence A. Black, sustaining damage estimated at $2,500. The steamer Clarence A. Black sustained a damage of about $50. No lives lost. Page 401 REPORT OF THE STEAMBOAT INSPECTION SERVICE August 14. - While bound up St. Clair River the steamer Thomas Cranage collided with the barge Melbourne sustaining damage estimated at $1,000. No lives lost. September 2. - While the steamer Wyoming was stranded on the middle ground at Midland, Ontario, at 6 a.m., she caught fire and was damaged to the extent of $5,000. No lives lost. September 5. - While lying at the dock at Goderich, Ontario, about 2:30 a.m., the steamer Abercorn caught fire and was damaged to the extent of $5,000. No lives lost. September 24. - While the steamer Samoa was bound up Lake Huron, off Middle Island, between 6 and 7 p.m., Richard Barnett, a deck hand, fell overboard and was drowned. October 3. - While crossing Saginaw Bay, bound up, the steamer Iron Chief sprang a leak and foundered. Loss, $45,000. No lives lost. October 26. - While bound down Lake Huron, abreast of Lexington, the steamer Eliza H. Strong caught fire and was totally destroyed. Damage, $25,000. No lives lost. November 6. - While the steamer Germanic was stranded on the head of Stag Island, about 3 a.m., she caught fire and sustained damages amounting to $36,000. No lives lost. November 12. - While bound down Lake Huron, 8 miles east of Burnt Cabin Point, at 2 a.m., the steamer Wyoming sprang a leak and foundered. Loss $5,500. No lives lost. November 21. - While bound up Lake Huron, 5 miles northeast of Presque Isle, the steamer Italia struck an obstruction and was damaged to the extent of $3,000. No lives lost. November 24. - As the steamer Kongo was leaving the dock at Au Sable she struck an obstruction which twisted her stern post, and she filled with water and sunk. Damage estimated at $2,500. No lives lost. November 28. - It having been reported that the equipment of the steamer City of Holland was in bad condition, we summoned her master, Joseph E. Meno, before us, and after an investigation found that he had violated sections 4471 and 4482, Revised Statutes. We therefore suspended his license as master and pilot for a period of 4 months, effective December 13, 1904. C. H. Westcott, Supervising Inspector, Eighth District. THE SUPERVISING INSPECTOR-GENERAL, STEAMBOAT-INSPECTION SERVICE, Department of Commerce and Labor, Washington, D.C.