Evening journal., 1889-04-23

related that the Aurania suffered similar
disaster about two years ago The shaft |
broke and the engineer, at the risk Of his own |
life, crawled ia the tunnel and shut of the |
steam, thus preventing the broken edge from
breaking a hole hrough the side Of the yes
sell "lt is very strange, however, conclud- |
ed the speaker, "that one of the engine pipes
should burst at the same Time
Flowers for the Brave Captain.
Shortly after the vessel had made fast to
the wharf beautiful floral design represent
ing ship at sea was carried up the gangway
and handed over 10 Capt Murrell with few
appropriate remarks. The captain was taken
completely by surprise, but in a clear, dis
tinct voice made few fitting remarks in ac-
cepting the tribute 10 bis bravery. u thank
you, he said, "for the officers and crew Of
my vessel for this gift, since | know i is not
intended alone for me- 1t has been said there
are no more British sailors, but since this
latest experience | am convinced he still
lives am very glad that | was able 70 do
even this much fer these poor people; any one
would have done the Same thing. All that
can say is that would DO it again should i
become necessary
Loud cheers greeted the captains speech,
and as he concluded he made his way through
the admiring threng and carried the floral
ship to his private cabin. This beautiful
tribute was presented to the captain by sew
eral peopla prominent in shipping circles
Feeding the hungry Passengers.
The Rev. Mr.. Holm then brought 70 the
hungry passengers the welcome news that a
lunch, consisting Of bread, butter meats,
salads and coffee had been prepared for them
on the wharf The 3G5 immigrants were not
long in accepting this invitation, and soon
they forgot for the moment their recent
ordeal, while they satisfied the cravings OF
their appatites. AT the table, some 200 feet
ia length, were the second steward OF the
Danmark, William Schan lerbug, and the III
fated steamers purser, Hans Hemphill. The
lunch was provided by the Thinkvalla line,
through its representative, John Roth.
Transporting the Immigrants.
Mr. Roth made arrangements for the
transportation Of the immigrants who were
going west, and they all left on a specia
train on the Pennsylvania road at midnight
Many Of them expect TO locate in the far
west, while others will 60 but few hundred
miles There were few passengers destined
for New York Among these were thl
twenty-eight cabin passengers Of the Dan
mark. They also left the city before mid
night The immigrants who will locate il
the west viii be carefully provided for unit
they reach their destination.
One Added TO the Passenger List.
Capt Murrell left his ship early in tn
evening and accompanied his friend, Mr..
| w. Davis, to the latter's home at Riyerton
! n J. The captain is good natured man
| but extremely modest He insists that il
rescuing the passengers Of the DanmarlS h
only did his duty. He stated that he is par
ticuarly glad that there was but one case o
sickness on board during the trip after TAX
ing on the Danmarks passengers. Every
body enjoyed the best Of health, save sii
months old babe. During the passage
woman by the name Of Linney gave birth /
a child. The infant was christened Atlant
Missouri. There was an affecting scene whe
Capt Murrell bid last good-hy 10 thos
whose lives he had saved. He clasped Il
hand Of each Of them, and many were so file
with emotion that they were unable to e.
press their thanlzfulness.
H,unrFrr, tIa Canfagn