Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-02-12
A TALE OF THE SEA.


Hunger--Feasting on Each Others Re
mains-Fires and Other Casualties.
New York, Feb. 1.-THE schooner Speed
we'll from Cadiz arrived to-day with the cap
tain and crew of the schooner Sallie M.
Steelman, from Charleston for Baltimore,
which was abandoned at sea. The captain
of the Steelman makes the following state
ment: January 10th, twenty miles southeast
from Hatteras encountered terrific gale
lasting 10 hours, which washed every
thing movable from the decks. Used
our last provisions the morning of January
23d. On the night of the oath, during
heavy gale. sprung leak. On the 9th,
three of the crew gave out, leaving only four
to manage the vessel and pumps, and we
fast becoming exhausted. On the Both, Geo.
Seaman, colored, who had become crazy, at
tempted to take the life of Walter Simpson,
but was instantly killed by the latter who,
during the afternoon, ate portion of his
dead body. On the Sd we were rescued
Before leaving the schooner the crew be-
came so crazed with hunger that it was sug-
gested they would be obliged to cast lots for
one of the number to furnish food to keep
the others alive. For eight days nothing
passed their lips except fresh water and
tobacco, which appeased their hunger only
slightly: finally one of the sailors was killed
in quarrel. when his body was cut up
The upper part was thrown overheard and
limbs were sailed down for food. From the
thigh steaks were cut almost before the flesh
was cold and broiled. These were eaten
with a relish by the starving men. The crew
consisted of the captain, mate, cook and
four seamen. three of the latter colored.
THE PACIFIC COAST.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. ia number of
vessels, about which much uneasiness has
been felt, have reached port, some in Grip
pied condition. A number of others have
been spoken which had lost spars, sails, &c.
The storm has been very heavy all along the
coast.
New ORLEANS, Feb. 1.-THE Times spe-
cial says: Last night at half-past 10 fire
broke out in the wholesale confectionery
store of L. A. Levy, situated on the north
side of Texas stand. Communicating to the
adjoining buildings, the Roadway of the
flames were not checked until four large bus
mess houses were entirely consumed. The
sufferers were Julius A. Jacobs, wholesale
ollN AOCn1A Wy SSOOuo. II. n. Levy. WHOLESALE
confectionery: Mrs. A. D. Williams, dry
goods and notions. and Ben. Holman, dry
goods L. II. Morris, druggist. building dam
aged and stock slightly injured by water.
Loss estimated at 100000. Insured for
about $4,000. Caused by the breaking of a
lamp.
CHEYENSE.W T.. Feb. IA Fort Nc
Pherson, Neb., dispatch says: About half
past eight this evening fire broke out here
but under the direction of Gen. E.. Carr and
the perfect discipline of the troops the fire
was confined to 81" company quarters, in
which it originated from defective flue. In
ten minutes after discovery the whole build.
ing was ablaze. The building was total
loss. The soldiers saved most Of their Of.
fects and the company property.
DETROIT, Mich. Feb. IA fire at Hol
land this morning destroyed the E,tna hote
and barn, owned by p. Salzman. Loss
$4, 900; insured for $4,000.
:. MEMpH1s, Tenn, Feb. IA repor
reached here to-day that the business portion
Of Pickens station, Mississippi, was burned
Saturday night. No particulars.