The evening world., 1894-06-27
iRLY NINETY ON BOARD.

IS II Not Criminal CareIe ssnes S
apparent from the Testimony
Of Witnesses.
official investigation to ascertain
causes which led to the laundering
+ lie tug James d. Nicol near Scot
Lightship Sunday was begun be-
United States Inspectors of Steam
els James Fairchild and Thomas
jarrett in room l5G of the Federal
ling at 1890 O'Clock this morning.
} istant United States District
ney John o. Mott informed an
aning World reporter shortly
e the inquiry began, that the
and captain of the Nicol
in delicate position, and might be
liable for mans .aughter If the in
eaton established that the tug had
overloaded in violation Of law.
wv many men did the Nicol have
ard?" asked Mr. Mott.
tween seventylve and eighty, 1t is
ted"
Nv many was she licensed to carry?"
rty-fve"
that is true I don't see why they
lot responsible and should not be
ed. Their action. If complained Of
United States Inspector OF Steam
Is or any other person, would prob
esult in proceedings against them
y the District-Attorney.
IT have not looked the matter up, and
pn't know whether it is a case for the
tate or Federal prosecuting officers.
thile the accident occurred on the high
as which would make it United
ties offense, yet the overlooking took
ce at the wharf, which might give
State jurisdiction"
he Federal authorities will probably
! lit the result of the inspectors in
~ before taking action.
lie corridor leading to the inspectors
,e was crowded at an early hour
members of the crew and their
Dareoe.rud survivors of the wreck and
, acqHAptances Of the missing ex-
tsionists. The room. in which the
hurry was held, however. was too small
Tue Sio"d' anu ohiy
B witnesses under examination and
porters were admitted.
Capt. Hydes story.
,apt. John Hyde. Of the James D..
col, was the first witness sworn. He
titled that ne had a license as pilot
captain, and had been in command
he tug since Dec. u. 1898. Raymond
l,, ni1nt also
I'd and in the pilot-house a part Of
time on the day of the disaster.
The license Of the Nicol was dis
,ed in a prominent place on board.
re all persons could see it," said
4 lie. 1--WE were authorized to carry
y-fve passengers and our regular
""
Did you count the people as they
on board?" was asked.
did not"
d you know your vessel was over
%
hought she was"
you protest against It,"
Il did. A great many people came
I'd and said they were just going
IS over to a vessel lying outside
but a number stayed on board.
ted but 1t did no good"
you have any liquor on board?"
l believe from twelve to fifteen
I beer were brought on board by
cursionists."
any one drunk on board?'
most of the eXcursionists were
at under the influence OF liquor
about the crew.
,,,ita poSitiya that none OF the
1k a drink. They are not drink
Kelly, who assisted you at the
have license as deep sea
erstand he has"
you know
ri say l never saw his license"
ocsn't Know His Duty.
II your duty, before surrender
re wheel at sea to any one, to
that the person Is licensed
A, it might be. 1 thought he was
49,. Hyde also testified that he had
iends in the Pito,hoIkse, W y h hin lin
how that it was contrary to law
lie persons in the pilot-house while
he said he did not.
hug was in good condition, he said
he left New York and perfectly
fthy. He received no instructions
the number of peop.e he was to
m board. having been told merely
e was to take an excursion party
the bay.
fam Reeves, agent and manager
Reeves Towing Company, testified
he James ID. Nicol had been car
Iexcusion parties down the bay off
IN for the past eight or nine years,
made between ei6ht and ten such
Reeves was excused until he could
unicate with a number of wit
whom he wished to have present,
HES kirchner testified that he was
representative of the Herring
bade the arrangements with the
htendent of the Company for q
d take the Club to the fishing
land return. We were to pay $50
h trip. | wanted the tug Sammy,
be Superintendent said that the
~ was engaged. The Nicol, he
vas a better boat, and could carry
i've persons
you sure of that?"
sir"
many people were there on
krIy Ninety People on board.
Al after leaving pier 3 we collected
hree tickets, 81 In cash; there
Myen deadhead members of the
Ewo boy helpers. five members of
1,y and about eight or ten others