New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-01
SCENES AND INCIDENTS.
A RICH FAMILY SWEPT AWAY-rERRIDLE SUE
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A RICH FAMILY SWEPT AWAY-rERRIBLE SUE
FERISGS or THE VICTIMS.
Three generations Of the Phillips family OF
East Fortich and Forty6fthsts occupied carriage at
the fetal moment aud very the boiler; they
were grandparents, and daughter and grand
children, and six in number. Only OF their
number (iirs. Moss Phillips retains any intelligence
The Others nre dead or unconscious. All large
amount OF diamonds and other ornaments, which are
either lost in the hands Of the authorities Mre Moss
Phillips OF East Fortethst had shortly before left sick
bed.
Joseph Ouch OF Woodbridge NJ j., had with him his
wife and three children two ofwhOm were lost. Late in
the several OF his friends and relatives called
to him, and they greeted him aud examined his
great injuries, they all burst into tears and amenta
tons.
Mrs Louisa Elsosscr OF Flrsavc. suffered moro from
the loss Of her children than from tie great Injuries she
has sustained. Three OF her children supposed by
her to be dead She only saved by the great efforts
Of her son. Ernest, who dragged her from the water.
Alexander Doldin sailor from Finland, was badly
bruised az LIE was lifted the deck and thrown
less into the hold
bartholomew aanly OF No. 81 Broome-st., who ia go
vcrcly injured was cast from the upper deck into tho
hold where he lay for time unconscious with the dtOTS
OF the vessel upon him.
John Brown OF Atlantc-st., Brooklyn, had his thigh
and breast bones broken. His wife with him on tho
boat, and he does not know what has become OF her.
Warden Brennan has received 70 bottles Of brandy
from DOWNTOWN dealers for tho use Of the suncrcr1 He
will gratefully receive anything that viii relieve the
wants OF his suffering charges. Mnskoto MEETINGS are
especially desirable to keep flies dcyourins the
exposed wounds OF those who have been scsl!ed.
Patrick Finday whose sistcrinaw expired about $50
p yesterday badly burned about the hands. 10
insisted upon Orng conveyed To the dealh0lse where
the body lay and catching sight OF IT, he throw himself
with all the fury OF a maniac upon 1t and wished to Gu
Ia H. Inp slammed
then began 70 beat AID kick tho wall and finally went
into COMMISSIONS After recovering, 10 begged leave O
kiss the body, which beng accorded. he was led ont
without resistance. Tie announcement Of his death
reached Tue TRIBUNE office several hours after.
Charles silva, Spaniacd and hoOkbnder vas In com
pauy with his ToOm-nitc named John D. Rogers 81 No.
50 ladison-st, ana when the toicr bu; silva and biz
friend parted the former going to The bot Of the hold
whore mon, women, children, wood and ma hiaeTy
smashed his ribs and the latter going, no o.o knew
wi.iiaer.
AN INHUNAN THIEF.
purlro tie confusion Gu sunday afternoon, Francis
Murray was observed by John Bantintiuc OF No. 50
Iyrte-aye Rrooayn, IN the act Of picking the pockets
OF a person In the crowd lie hm IA charge OF an
officer, and the uhuman tlci was locked up. lie WIS
taken yesterday, before Justice Hogan, az the Iomos
but the complainant could not positively Identify limJnd
rather evinced desire TO Withdraw from tho Tic
magistrate declared that lie would not release the Thief
aud Is anxious that some who Witnessed the tlcft
chould come forward and make complaint against him.
Meanwhile, Murray Is locked up in the TOmbs.
10Y DROWNED WHILE VIEWING THE sCENE OF
DISASTER.
While the search for bodies In progress yesterday
boat containing four boys capsized of Pier No
by the waves of tug-boat. A boat, manned by some
policemen OF the First Precinct went to the rescue and
saved three of the boys. The other James Shaw OF
Catharne-st., Madison, drOw2ed.
HEALING THE WOUNDS.
\ A gentleman who has had much experience on the
Mississippi states that IL is very injurious TO apply cotton
and oil in of scaldng, generally done yes
terday. Linen, lint, and olive oil preferable, he
says, they generate less heat.