The age-herald., 1898-02-13
Fell Overheard While the Boat Was
 LaShod By Waves.
SAILORS RESCUED HIM FROM WATER
But He Was Too Far Gone to Survive Body Has Been Embalmed and Will Be Sent Back to
 America.

Washington, Feb. 12.-The following cablegram has been received at the state department from ConsM-Generai Lee, at Havana, dated yesterday:
 Ensign J. R. Breckenride, of the Cushing was washed overheard and drowned few hours before the arrival of the vessel in this port. The body was re- covered and I am arranging to have it em- baime9 and sent home tomorrow:
 Captain Sgsbee, of the Maine, makes the following report to the navy department on the same subject:
 vette if practicable. Otherwise by Cush- overheard dn heavy sea by parting of life line and drowned. Body recovered. De- pertinent break nsws to family. Will send body back to Key West tomorrow by Oli- vette is practicable. Otherwise by Cush- ing Will send Cushing back when sea subsidies"
 To Meet Remains.
 The navy department has given orders that naval officer shall meet the remains which are expected to reach Key West to- morrow afternoon on the Oiivette. They wild be inferred at the home of the young officer at Lexington, Ky.
 Breckenridge was executive officer of the torpedo boat Gushing. The Cushing left Key West Friday morning with stores for the Maine. She pitched heavily in fear ful sea- She slowed engines at 1 o'clock in sight of the coast of Cuba. Immediately afterward Ensign Breckenridge, who was stationed forward, was carried off his feet by heavy sea. He clutched the life line and he was swept aft. The line parted, however, and Ensign Breckenridge went overheard.
 Seamen Everett and Coppage started to go to the rescue in the life boat, but 1t was swampsd in lowering and the men were thrown into the water.
 Heavy Oilskin Boots.
 Ensign Breckinrdges strength was fast failing as he was encumbered with heavy oilskin boots. The Cushing was running through the sea, deluged from stem to stern. As Breckinridge was going under, the cook, Daniel Atkinson, went overheard to the rescue. The Cushing finally obeyed her helm and swung around and manoeu- vered near the men in the water. Atkln- son. Coppage and Everett were rescued by lines and Ensign Brecknridge was taken on board in the same manner Atkinson fastening the line to him. Quick medical aid was necessary to save the ensigns life. and the Cushing headed for Havana with her throttles wide open. The crew meanwhile adopted the usual means of re- suscitation.
 On tho arrival in Havana, the Maines surgeon was ashore. A message was sent to Consul General Lee, who sent Dr. Bur gess.
 Burgess said it was doubtful if medical aid, if available could have saved the ensign.
 Breckinridge's father is inspector-gen- eral of tho army in Washington.
 The Body Embalmed.
 Havana, Feb. 12.-The body of Ensign J. c. Brecknyidge, who was carried over board from the American torpedo boat Cushing as that vessel was entering the harbor yesterday, and who died shortly after being taken from the water, has been embalmed and will be sent to the United States. Captain-General Blanco, immedi ately upon learning of the death of the ensign, sent message of condolence to United States Consul-General Lee, and through him to Captain Sigsbee, of the Maine, and other officers of that ship and of the Cushing, and offered facilities for the return of MT. Breckinridge's body to the United States. General Blanco has ordered that provisions and all other SUD- plies for the Maine shall be delivered with out interference by customhouse officials. General Pando will sail for Santiago de Cuba next Monday to conduct operations in that district.