New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-16
immigrants detained with the lists Of the steam
ships on which they arrived.
LIKE OLD CASTLE GARDEN

The Barge Oillce presented the appearance Of
the old Castle Garden when it was used by the
Immigration Bureau. and the Battery around 1t
became once moro populated with inhabitants
OF oil the countries OF Europe The customs Of
fcials were ousted from their quarters on the
ground floor Of the building. and the women
placed there. The men were placed on the upper
floor of the long shed the pier. The wants
OF all were carefully attended to.
Many strange scenes In connection with the
distribution OF clothing by the charity organiza-
lions were enacted when the men and women
came forward to receive garments. Many Of
the unfortunate immigrants were only half
clothed. and when they were provided for they
looked like dummies in msfit clothing store
One Italian who had escaped from the fire In his
under clothing. provided with the garb Of
Catholic priest, loaned by Father Henry. pastor
of the mission OF our Lady of the Rosary. An
other man escaped with a coat and hat. but for
got his trousers Every one was fully provided
for before the day was over
The patients from the hospital. with the excep-
ton of six. who were so sick as to require con-
slant medical attendance. and who were taken
to Bellevue, were yesterday moved to the pier
at East Twenty sixth-st.. where their condition
was examined into by Commissioner Faure and
Superintendent Murphy. Some were taken 10
Randalls Island, and some TO the Municipal
Lodging House. at First-ave. and Twenty-thrd-
ST. Three were given into the custody of Chief
Samson, the deporting officer, TO he returned 10
their port of departure.
Word was received Yesterday at the Custom
House. by Acting Collector J. J. Couch, from the
Treasury Department at Washington, that the
Barge Office should be given over TO the use of
the immigrants until other quarters are provid-
ed for them.
TEMPORARY ARRANGEMENTS.
Drj Senner said yesterday: For the next few
days and perhaps longer it will be necessary to
examine and discharge immigrants on board
ship. I expect soon to have the annex TO the
Barge Office fitted up for temporary quarters
Dr. Senner when informed Of the fire yestcr-
day morning at 80 o'clock Immediately dressed
and with his wife FASTENED down to the Battery
from his home in Harlem He went over to the
Island and only returned at $50 o'clock. In
regard to the origin Of the fire he said:
Il believe the fire due to electric Hght
wires, and these strung In the buildlnS
where the fire started. OF course, there VIII be
a board OF inquiry instituted by the Government
to investigate the of the fire ana the
losses sustained / to-day placed Immigration
Inspectors Willis and Cassin In charge or the
island. and they have already begun an investi-
cation for me. Time and time again | have ap-
peqled to the authorities at WASHINGTON TO put
up fireproof buildings on the island and TO pro-
vide better facilities for fighting FIRE. The lesson
that needed has come
Superintendent Stump of the National lmm-
grafton Bureau reached the city last night and
had conference with DR.. Senner.