The morning call., 1891-07-14
SEA AND SHORE.
Melancholy Death and Burial of
a Captain at Sea.
More Food for Chile-Boat Capsizsd-Ths Don
Carlos-A Remarkable Letter-Move-
ments and Charters

The little schooner Garcia came, in yes
terday from San Bias with a cargo of aga
cedar logs for K. G. Eidridge. The Garcia
had her flag at half-m asst as she sailed into
the harbor, and she was boarded by CALL,
reporter in search of news.
"OGr captain is dead" said Mate Mems.
who brought the vessel in.
The reporters went into the cabin and
heard the story of Jasper w. Jasperson's
sad death and burial at sea.
1.-The captain was sick when we left San
Francisco on April 3d." continued the
mate. HE was troubled with something in
his throat, and took medicine for it on the
passage down, but it did not do him any
good When we reached San Bias he went
to doctor, and was under his care until
we sailed for San Francisco. on May 9th.
The day after we got to sea he had to take
to his bed. and l took charge of the
schooner.
''For nearly a month he fingered in great
pain, and everything possible was done for
him by the crew; but theiI resources were
limited, and he died on June 25th at 7
o'clock in the morning"
After a consultation with the rest of
the crew the body was taken on
deck and laid under canvas cover, over
which the stars and stripes were spread.
Next morning it was sewed up in canvas
with weight at the feet and the mortal re-
mains were ready for grave in the ocean
on which for so many years he had lived.
Shortly before shutdown the little schooner
was hove too, and the few hardy sailors
comprising her crew tenderly lifted the
corpse OF their captain to the rail and stood
with uncovered heads as Mate Mems read
the last prayer over his friend and COM
mander A tear rolled down the cheeks of
more than one OF the little crew as the signal
was given, and the body plunged feet first
into the ocean to find its last resting place,
Keep her away on her course" said tile
mate to the man at the wheel in a low tone,
and the Garcia was again headed for San
Francisco.
this city and had sailed from this port for a
number OF years. He was native of Den
mark and leaves widow and child TO mourn
his death.
TIE LOYAL WIFE.
One of the saddest features of CAPTAIN
Jasperson's death was the breaking of the
news to his wife, The faithful partner of
the Captain in his voyage through life had
devoted much of her time since he sailed
from port to the refurniShing of their home
on Silver street. The work had been nearly
completed; all that remained to be done
windows, and the fond wife waited with
almost joyous expectancy for the return of
her husband, that he might join her in the
selection of the draperies. She thought
that he might return ten days ago, and each
night since then she had prepared supper
for him so that should he return he would
md everything in readiness for his comfort.
Last evening she was preparing supper,
which included dish of which the Captain
Vas particularly fond. She thought that his
coming could not be much longer delayed.
Inc front door opened, step was heard
along the hallway, but it was not that of
he for whom she had watched and waited so
eagerly. 1t was a friend-the bearer of the
saddest tidings. The unfortunate woman
turned from the meal she was preparing
with loving hands for her husband, only to
learn that she was widow.
THE DON CARLOS.
The bark Don Carlos will dock at Third
and Berry streets to-day. The cargo is be-
ing removed by Piper, Alden & Co. and as
soon as all the nitrate is out of her she will
be placed on the dry-dock. 1t is thought
that none OF tho cargo is damaged, as the
vessel makes very little water. The ships
pumps easily keep her free and by Thurs
day morning all the cargo will be out and
then the extent OF the damage can be ascer-
tanned.
Il was learned yesterday that the bill of
Spreckels d Bros. for towing the vessel off
the beach will be something like $4,000.
NO HARM DONE.
The plunger Ida eapSiZed off Spear-street
Wharf about o'clock Sunday night There
were three men on board, whose names
could not be learned, and they chung to the
craft until help came In the shape of
Whitehall boat that was passing at the time.
The overturned craft was towed alongside
the big schooner Governor Ames and soon
righted, after which she returned to Mission
Bay.
NEW WHARF.
A section of new wharf is being built by
the California Bridge Company at the foot
of Fourth street, and the Wharfinger's office
has been moved across the street until the
work is finished.
UP FOR REPAIRS.
The bark R. K. Ham is having thorough
overhauling at FremOnt-street Wharf. A
new keelson, hatchcombings and several
new yards are being placed in her, besides
minor repairs. and it will be month before
she is ready for sea.
The repairs TO the schooner Premier are
finished, and she went off the dry-dock yes
terday. Her place is taken by the steamer
Greenwood, to clean and paint
The Mexican steamer Alexandra will eff
feet her repairs at Harrison-street Wharf.
FOOD FOR CHILE.
The steamer Willamette is loaded, and
will probably sail for Chile to-day She is
loaded with wheat and a large quantity of
general provisions. This is the fifth steamer
to leave this port laden with food supplies
for war-stricken Chile.
The iron bark Andrew WEIGH, living at
the sea-wall Is also loading for Chile, and
will sail the latter part of this week She
lakes down cargo of -four and barley for
j. w. Grace Il Co.
HEAVY MACHINERY
A large consignment OF very heavy ma
chinery is on board the steamer Australia.
Many OF the pieces weigh over ten tons
each. 1t is intended for pumping and irri-
eating on the New Eva Plantation. near
Honolulu.
THE ALBATRoss.
The United States steamer Albatross will
soon sail for Behring Sea, and will convey
Professor L. G. Mendenhall and C. Hart
Merriman, the United States Commissioners
who are to act in cOnsort with the British
Commissioner to ascertain the exact status
of the seal industry.
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
The following letter was received at the
once oil the Evening Bulletin, Saturday
evening.
BAY FARM ILAND, Alameda county,
EDITUR BuLLETIN-str: red in this DAYS er.
dmfner Horrible story abont starvation and
they Is lofts OF nice clans in the flats there and
Ii is not necessary for poor shipwrecke ed sailors
10 De starved days If they ship is aground.
now fleas prlut this In yufe motifs To mariners
SO that when they get wrecked their again they
Will not go Hungry yours Truly
FRIrHIOF NELSON
Clam Digger an fisherman
Saturday, July IL.
FOR PANAMA.
The mail steamer City of New York
sailed for Panama yesterday. She carried
away large cargo, part of which consists
Of food supplies for Chile.
IN FROM SEA
The arrivals in port yesterday were: The
steamers Taichiow from Departure Bay,
with 1900 tons of coal for r. Dunsmuir &
Sons; Crescent City from Crescent CITY.
1illamook from San Pedro. and Protection
from Westport. The British bark Glen
Apton arrived from Newcastle, N. s. W..
With 1864 tons of coal for Husband &
Brooks: the schooner Carrier Dove. from
Honolulu. brought %. 294 bags Of sugar Tor
Williams. Dimond q Co.; the schooner
Garcia, from San Bias. has 464 cedar logs
for K. c. Eldridge, and the barkentine Re-
triever arrived from Port uadlock ladrn