The evening world., 1892-09-13

Gov. Flowers order, he would have 10 act IN
accordance with tho order Of tho supreme
Court
The sheriff addressed tho mob,:an told
them that he as there TO preserve the pub
lie peace, and that he would not permit any
acts OF violence. lie cautioned the baymcn
to be calm. and explained TO them that tho
order OF the supreme Court would prevent
the Ccphcus from landing her passengers, at
least for the present.
The sheriff und his men ars stu on guard
ct the surf Hotel There are also about nifty
special orr,cers, employed by the Quarantine
authorities, doing similar duties. close
visil was kept up during the night, as 1t was
feared that an attempt would be made to set
fre 70 the hotel and the cottage. No one ON
the little Island had any sleep
Early this morning william H. Young, St-
rervlsor OF the town OF Isip and President
OF the Board OF Health. accom-
panied ny Father Dorniny, the superinten-
dent of tho Life.saving station, Dr. Gilbert,
another member OF the Board OF Health, and
others, left bay shore In boat and were con-
vcyed over to Fire Island for conference with
the quarantine officials.
Relief for Women aud Children.
shortly before O O'clock small boat
wns cast loose from the Cepbcus, ana was
rowcd In the direction OF the dock. On board
were Mr. Ward, Mr. X. A. Thompson, the old
gentleman who appealed 30 eioquently but
fruitlessly for mercy IRON the mob; one
policeman fr,m the New York river patrol,
who handled the oar. ana Two cabin boys
at,I Iru NJ
the landing as tho small craft came up. NJ
baymen were In sight. but the occupants did
not fail to adhere TO their agreement that nc
ono from the Cepheus would set foot cn the
sandy shore OF the island.
Mr.. Thompson asked the Associated Press
representative to awaken DR.. vOighJ or some
OF the Health Ofllcers In order that they could
have clean wnter to wash themselves and
towels.
Mr. Thompson looked 80 tagged Out and
spoke In such q hopeless tone u voice that
the hearts OF the sworn officers who heard
him were touched In an instant, and all OF
them made dash for the rooms which were
not occupied by sleeping reporters, and all
the towels. pieces OF soap that could be found
and buckets nlled with clear, cool water
VNiC opoCuiiy pun VI bVdTu tut yuNL
MIR. Thompson and MIR. Ward. when they
realized that they were In contact with
fellow creatures who displayed some sympa-
thy ana humanity aud we're touched by their
forlorn condition, ventured to ask II milk
could be secured Tor the children.
A raid was Immediately organized on the
kitchen. and In f1ve minutes as big can OF
the creamy fluid as could be wished for was
on board the craft. The two spokesmen then
said that tho women on board, ana In fact
the men, would no doubt be hungry. and
asked II there was any prospect OF an early
breakfast.
Two or three men ran back to the holcl.
jumped around tho corridor In vain effort to
fnd the stewards steering apartment and,
being unsuccessful, raised such din that
sleepy heads appeared from nearly every
door on the ilrst floor.
The steward and chef were among them,
and In three minutes they were dressed and
IN the Kitchen, where they started the fires
for breakfast
When Messrs. Thompson and Ward started
on their return trip they seemed to be In u
happier mood.