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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-18
FOURTEEN DROWNED
CATASTROPHE OFF
PORTSMOUTH, n. H.
HOTEL HELPS SAD FATE.
LAW STUDENTS LOST THEIR LIVES
BRAVELY.

Two Young Men and Twelve Young
Women, Including Three Pair of
sisters, Sent to Death by Overturn-
ing of whale Boat While out on "A
Pleasure Crufse-AII Were EN-
ployed ms Help mt Seaside Hotel.
Head Waiter and His Assistant,
Who Lost Their Lives Trying to
Save tIse Women. Were Law stud
ents mt Harvard University.
Portsmouth, N. H., July ia 10
foot whaleboat containing sixteen
walters and Mattresses. employed at
the Oceanic House. Star Island, Isle
of Shoals, who had gone out in the
bay this afternoon on a pleasure trip
in charge of Skipper Fred Miles, was
capsized during a sudden squall and
fourteen of the occupants were drown
ed. The other three were rescued by
fishermen who put out from the shore
in their boats.
The drowned are Henry Harrington.
head waiter. of Cambridge. Mass; w.
A. Award, assistant head waiter, OF
Fredericton, N. b.; Bertha Graham,
Danvers, Mass; Minnie Mcdonald,
Cambridgeport. Mass; Eva Adams,
Portsmouth, N. H.. May Adams, sis
ter of Eva, Portsmouth; Catherine
Bowes, Saxonville Mass; Elizabeth
Bowes, sister of Catherine, SaXonyille;
Bessie Chase of Maiden Mass; Anna
Sheehan, West Medford, Mass; Eva
Marshall. Haverhill. Mass; Amy Mar
shall, sister of Eva, Haverhill. Mass;
Isabel Kaouska, Cambridge, Mass;
Laura Gilmore, Exeter, N. Y.
The bodies of Harrington, Award,
Bessie Chase; Eva Marshall and Isabel
Kauoska have not yet been recovered.
All the. others were taken from the
water by fishermen and taken to the
island, where doctors unsuccessfully
sought to resuscitate them.
harrington and Award were both
law students at Harvard University
rooming at Forsyth Hall. Both were
good swimmers and lost their lives try
ing to rescue the others.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-18
WISCONSIN REPUBLICANS.
Gov. LnfolIctte Renominated by
Overwhelming Majority and Given
Great Ovation.

Gov. LnfolIcttc Renominated by
Overwhelming Majority and Given
Great Ovation.
Madison. Wis, July 1.-THE Republic
cans of Wisconsin finised their work
in convention tonight after nominating
the following ticket;
For Governor. Robert M. Lafollette
of Madison, renominated: for Lieuten-
ant Governor, James 0. Davidson of
Soldiers Grove; for Secretary of State.
Walter L. Houser of Mondovi, for
State Treasurer, John ]. Kempf of Mil
waukee; for attorney general, L. M.
Sturdevant of Neillsville; for superin-
tendent of public Instruction, Charles
Commissioner, John w. Thomas of
Chippewa; for insurance commission
err, Zeno M. Host of Milwaukee,.
Lafollette received the nomination
over John M. Whitehead by an over
whelming majority.
The ticket as a whole went through
as planned in advance except the NOM
ination for state treasurer and railroad
commissioner. I<empf won in the con-
test for State Treasurer by the aid of
the Stalwart faction, which switched
ltS NoleS DeIoTs the DdllOL was an
nounced. Joseph G.. End of Sheboygan
had been locked upon as sure of the
nomination. Thomas defeated Joseph
Swenbolt of Shawano, the slate candi-
date, in a similar way
Gov. Lafollette was ciyen g. great
ovation. lie electrified the convention
by his speech Of acceptance. the fea-
ture of which was singing rebuke
to those of the party who failed to
support the principles laid down in the
last platform. He also warned the
members of the party against sup
porting any candidate aspiring to a
place in the Legislature who would not
agree to stand by the platform.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-18
TO CAPTURE LADR0NE CHIEFS.

Extensive Drive ia Progress in Ca
vite Province, Covering Sixty
square Miles.
Manila, July 17.-An extensive drive,
with the object of capturing the La
Grone chiefs Montallon and Felizardo,
and fifty of their followers, is progress
ing in Cavite province. Twelve hundred
constabulary. commanded by Capt
Baker, moved to-day at daylight,
forming a complete angle shaped COR
con, covering sixty square miles. Pa
troll launches are guarding the rivers.
1t is expected to close the Gordon on
Saturday. The entire male populatio
of the towns ana farms will be in
cluded in the concentration movement.
When 1t is completed the ISadrones will
be arrested and tine others Will be re-
leased.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-18
BALTIMORE GOES TO PIECES.
President Ran johnson of American
League Declares Its Franchise For
feited md Stntes Charges.


Baltimore. July 17.-According to the
plan of Ban johnson, president of the
American League, the franchise of the
Baltimore team was forfeited to-day
by it's failure to have a team in po-
sition to play the st. Louis club. I'm
der the bylaws all rights of Baltimore
in that respect this afternoon passed
into the hands of the American league
Mr.. Johnson tonight sent an official
communication to the president and
secretary of the Baltimore Club in
which he sets forth:
Your club is charged with each of
the following violations DISARMAMENT
of its organization or team during the
championship season; failing to present
a team to-day to play regularly
eral players to the New York base
ball club, not a member of this league.
II write you to apprise you of the
specific charges stated and to inquire
whether any dispute exists as to the
facts alleged"
He requests an answer by noon to-
morrow.
A meeting of the board of directors
of the American League will be held
here tomorrow, or as soon as quo
rum arrives.
Mr.. Johnson was in the city all day
in consultation with stockholders of
the club who have been friendly to the
American League and is sanguine of
successfully organizing a new company
to place a team here. Outfield Setback
has been made captain and enough
players have been secured to insure
eyar1a to-rnorrom
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-18
POLES ARE ANTI-GERMAN.
VIII Celebrate Defeat of Knights of
st. John at Taunnenberg by
Thanksgiving Mass at Gnescn.

st. John at Taunnenberg by
Thanksgiving Mass at Gnescn.
Berlin, July 17.-Polish hostility to
the Germans is expressed in the cele-
bration of the defeat of the knights
of st. John at Tannenberg by the
Poles and Lithuanians in 1410, by
thanksgiving mass in the Cathedral of
Gnesen, province of Posen, where the
Wreschen school riot trials, took place
last November. The Archbishop, who
had often shown an anti-German SEN
timent, consented to the celebration,
which has caused the Prussian press
to declare that such a reasonable
demonstration should not be allowed
on German soil.
The army, until the recent revival
of Polish national feeling, had not
been free from outbreaks of racial
antipathies, but according to the
Taegliche Rundschau, a body of Pol
ish recruits, instead of answering the
roll call with the German word 'Hier,"
recently replied with the Polish "Zde-"
The offenders were pnished by short
terms of arrest.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-18
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HANGED FROM CITY's SCALES.
How "A Kentucky Mob Disposed of n
Wife Murderer.

greensboro, Ky. July H.-Joshua
Anderson was taken from jail here
early this morning by a crowd of men
and hanged to the cross beam of the
city scales. Thursday night Anderson
went to the home of his wife, three
miles from town, called her out and
shot her three times, instantly killing
her. The lynchers battered down the
prison door and while some went to the
prisoners cell 20 lead him out, others
of the mob surrounded the Tailor and
his family to prevent them from giving
the alarm. Anderson was soon secured
and in few moments was led across
the street from the prison where a
rope was placed about his neck and he
was hanged. The mob then dispersed
quietly. No arrests have been made.
Anderson was the first white man
lynched in Davicss county.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-18
Mr.. HILL AT OYSTER BAY.

Given Salute of Seventeen Guns
and Cheered as Next President of
United States.
Oyster Bay, N. Y. July 17.-Ex-Sen-
ator David B. Hill arrived here this
evening to be the guest overnight of
William F. Sheehsn, ex-lieutenant gov
ernor of New York, who owns hand
some country home near oyster Bay.
AS the train bearing Mr.. Hill pulled
into the station salute of II guns was
fired and when ne stepped from the
train he was cordially and vociferously
greeted by great crowd of admirers.
AS the carriage which was to take Mr..
Hill to Mr.. Sheehan's home left the
station some enthusiastic person called
out Three cheers for David B. Hill,
the next President of the United
States" and they were given with a
will
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-18
PRECIPITATED EIGHTY FEET.
Five Men Have Fearful FniI-one's
Skull Crushed and Two others Fa-
tnlIY Injured.

Roanoke. Va, July 17.-While n
bridge force was working on a Norfolk
Reed creek. two miles west of Wythe-
vile to-day, the scaffolding gave way.
precipitating Allen Grub. James w.
Smith, Stephen Gregger and William
Hicks and John Mckenzie, the latter
a foreman, eighty feet below into the
creek. Smiths head was crushed by
striking a bed of rocks, and he died
almost Immediately. Grub and Nc
Kenzie are believed to have received
injuries that will prove fatal. Gregger
and Hicks were only slightly hurt All
the men have families, Smith leaving
a wife and thirteen children at Dublin,
Va
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-18
A 100000 BOND ISSUE.
Chemical Conn
pany Needs That Amount in It's
Business.

New York, July lit is announced
that the stockholders of the Virginia
Carolina Chemical Company have
approved the issue of ST.
100000 collateral trust bonds for
the purpose of funding it's existing
Indebtedness and returning part Of the
working cash capital. This was made
necessary by the recent acquisition of
some valuable propert ties at an outlay
of about the amount of the bond issue
just approved.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-18
THE PRESIDENTS CALLERS.
Plat and OdeIl VIII Talk Politics
to Him This Week.

to Him This Week.
Oyster Bay. N Y. July lit is an
nounced that Senator Platt and Gov.
Odell of New York will visit the
President probably this week to talk
over state and national politics.
Carpar Whitney, editor of Outing;
r. B. Hawley, Republican national
committeeman from Texas, and Regis
H. Post of Bayport. L. l, and Will
liam D. Bynum of Indiana, a member
of the commission TO codify the laws
of the United States. were guests of
the President to-day at luncheon.
Mr.. Hawley missed his train at Long
Island City and chartered a special
engine and, coach, making the run to
oyster Bay in fifty minutes.
The President and Mr.. Hawley had
a long talk about Texas appointments
and about Cuban reciprocity. Mr..
Hawley is understood to be interested
in large sugar land holdings in Cuba.
Ex- Representative Weaver of Ohio
arrived here to-day and conferred with
the President over the proposed work
of the Choctaw and Chickasaw citi-
zenship courts of Indian Territory. of
which he is a justice.
Beers Called ON President.
Several Beers who have been pris-
oners of war in Bermuda arrived here
tonight, and the guests of William
and Gerard Beekman, who own a
handsome country home not far from
Sycamore Hill. By arrangement, the
party, including the Messrs. Beekman.
Commandant Snyman. Commandant
DeWet and two or thre other Boer
officers, called at Sycamore Hill to
pay their respects to the President.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-18
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OIL FIELDS STILL BLAZE.
Sum of 10000 offered for Any One
Who VIII Extinguish Flames and
Get Control of Gusher.

Jennings, La July 1.-THE fire sit
uatlon in the oil fields remains prac-
tically unchanged. No further effort
will be made to check the flames at
the burning well until twenty boilers
are connected, so as to turn on an Inn
mense quantity of steam.
Reports that all the other gushers
would be destroyed is not true. They
have been covered with dirt, so as to
protect them against the flames should
high wind come up or should the
pipe on No. burn off.
Ten thousand dollars has been Of
fered for any one who will extinguish
the flames and get control of the
gusher.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-18
THIS REVOLUTION A FLUEsE:.

Nfcaraguan Outbreak Falls Flat.
President ZeIaya May Now Retail
late ON Colombia.
Panama, Colombia, July 17.-Manuel
Calderon, the leader of the recent rev.
dictionary outbreak in Nicaragua, is
in Panama. He is reported to have said
that the haste of few who took part
in the expedition which landed near
Bluefelds about ten days ago caused
the complete failure of the movement.
The statement that the revolutionists
received help from the Colombian gov
eminent is denied in official circles
here.
The government gunboat Gen. Pin
ION, which has been patrolling the At
lantic coast in order to prevent the
landing of the reinforcements which
President Zelaya of Nicaragua was to
send to the insurgent Gen. Herrera, is
at Chiriqui Grande.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-18
A DISTRICT ATTORNEY GAINED.
A. Il. Ho1ton whaled by WrathfuI
North CaroIinian.

Charlotte. N. c.. July 17.--At Win
ston this afternoon United States Dis
trict Attorney A. E. Holton was as
saulted with a cane by N. Glenn Will
liams of Yadkin county The affair
occurred in hardware store While
the district attorney was buying
monkey wrench Mr. Williams
entered and Immediately began
the assault. dealing several blows
before bystanders could interfere.
Mr. Williams had cowhide
in one hand. but Holton says he did
not use it. The affair grew out of
some remarks used by the district az
torney in the prosecution of a case
which Williams considered insulting.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-18
MANCHURIA HAS CHOLERA.
Great Mortality Marks Progress of
the Disease.

st. Petersburg. July 17.-Oficial dis
patches announce the serious spread Of
cholera in Manchuria, accompanied by
great mortality. out of CAB cases at
Inku. AT died up to July 4. At Khar-
hin there has been SIS cases and S22
deaths UP TO July TO- At a score OF
other places affected cholera stations
have been established and the pas
sengers on all trains are inspected Dy
sanitary officers.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-18
TO OPPOSE CLAUDE SWANSON.
Virginia Republicans Name Cnndi-
date i'm Fifth District.

Roanoke. Va. July 1.-THE Repub-
lican Congressional Convention for the
Fifth District met at Rock Mount to-
day and nominated 3. A. Davis of
Franklin county by reclamation to OPP
pose Hon. Claude A. Swanson. Demo-
crat, the present representative from
that district.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-18
NAMES FIRST TRIAL TRIP.

Successor 10 Haynnn's Wreck Makes
Trial Trip.
Philadelphia, July 1.-THE new bat
ueship Maine, built by the Cramps 70
replace the Inflated Maine, returned
to this city tonight, after satisfac-
tory builders trial at sea. The new
war vessel proved herself to be very
speedy ship for her size, she averag-
ing 1929 knots an hour over a meas
ured course. Her contract calls for a
speed of Is knots. In a preliminary
run late last night the Maine at
tanned speed of 1895 knots an hour,
which she maintained for period of
thirty minutes.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-18
PERSONAL LETTER TO WIFE.
What Consul General Bragg Says of
His Criticism of Cubans; but 'Presi-
dent VIII Pass on 1t.

uehN VIII fabS On II.
Washington, July lin the case of
Gen. Bragg, United States consul gen.
eral at Havana. the State Department
has heard from Minister Squiers,
United States minister to Cuba, and
also indirectly from Gen. Bragg. The
consul general takes the ground that
this is purely personal matter, and
that he is therefore not open to official
criticism: that he had a right to say
anything he pleased in personal let
ter to his wife, and no one had a right
to question her respecting the publica-
ton. Thus the general neither admits
nor denies the accuracy of the quota
ton. AS the matter has been formally
called to Mr.. Squiers' attention by the
Cuban government, it is expected that
Gen. Bragg's reply will be sent to the
President for action.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-18
WITHDRAWAL FROM TIEN TsIN.
Chinese Eagerly Accept Foreign Of
fer When They Might Do Better.

Pekin. July 17.--Gen Yuan SHE Kai,
the governor of Chi Ii province, and
the Chinese foreign Office have decided
to accept the terms proposed for the
withdrawal of the foreign troops from
Tien Tsin and will so notify the min
listers July 10. unless the Dowager EN-
press disapproves Of their action. This
decision will be surprise to the min
listers. who expected the Chinese
would endeavor to obtain better terms.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-18
THE TWO S0vEREIGNS PART.
King VitOr Emmanuel and the Gar
Bid Each other an Affectionate
Farewell,


Farewell.
Peterhof, Russia. July liking VIC
tor Emmanuel of Italy took cordial
leave of the Gar this afternoon.
Prior to his departure for Italy. King
Victor Emmanuel took breakfast with
the Gar and other members of the
imperial family on a balcony of the
palace Later Emperor Nicholas. the
grand dukes. Count Lamsdorff, minister
of foreign affairs; the Italian ambassa-
dor to Russia, Count Nora di Livrian-
oedella Monta and many other notable
personages accompanied Russia's royal
guest to the railway station.
The two sovereigns saluted each other
affectionately several times, and as the
train drew out the Italian King waved
his hand till he was out of sight.
King Victor Emmanuel during his
stay bestowed numerous decorations.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-18
TWO KILLED BY AN UNKNOWN.
Texans Each Got Fatal Bullet in
stomach From Hidden Source.

Groveton. Tex. July 17.-Dr ]. M.
Gary and Lee Eagle were shot to
death here while standing near the
local hotel Each received a bullet
in the stomach. James Williams, sit
ting in his room in the hotel, was
struck by a stray bullet. No clue as
to who did the shooting.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-18
THE LOUISVILLE FREIGHT FIGHT.

Southern to Pay Drnyage on An
Articles Included in Tariffs of RI
walls.
Louisville. KY, July 1.-THE South
ern Railway has issued a new freight
tariff providing for the payment of
drayage on all articles included in the
recent tariffs issued by the Louisville
and Nashville and Illinois Central rail-
roads. This makes the drayage war a
three cornered fight.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-18
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TRACY HAS ESCAPED AGAIN.
Outlaw Should Come south and Give
the Georgia sheriRs n Trial.

Black Diamond, Wash, July H.
Tracy has escaped again. he has
eluded the sheriff of King county and
many picked men, who had advanced
on his hiding place, three miles from
here. last night. The posse arrived at
Tracey's hiding place six or eight
hours after he had left. He had taken
a row boat and gone to the east end
of Sawyer lake, presumably about 2
o'clock this morning, accompanied by
his two confederates Sheriff Cudihee
and the posse returned to Black Dia-
mond this afternoon. The chase from
this point has been abandoned
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-18

ana then began the debate which con-
tlnued until adjournment.
The meeting of the anthracite min
ers. held after the adjournment of the
convention. resulted in nothing but
the conclusion that there is no way in
which strike can be forced, and that
those members of the anthracite dis
trlct who are anxious for a strike will
be disappointed
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-18
The Steamer Memphis Launched.

Baltimore, July 1.-THE steamer
Memphis, formerly the City of Chester,
which was rebuilt for the Southern
Railway, was successfully launched at
Woodall's shipyards to-day. The yes
sci is designed TO run between Norfolk
and Primers Point.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-18
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RICHMOND STRIKERS AT WORK.
But Arbitration Committee Has
Trouble in Hand.

Richmond, Va, July 17.-All the
striking street car men reported
promptly for duty at o'clock this
morning and all the cars in the city
have been running all day, according
to the arrangements agreed on. The
Arbitration Committee held a meet
ing tonight, but reached no decision.
The strike has been put under the man
agement of a national union official
named Reeves, a member of the exec
utive board.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-18
HAS Goo.0uO POPULATION.
OkIahoma's ReapportiOnment Conn
mittce So Announces.

Guthrie. Okla, July 1.-THE com
mission appointed to reapportion Okla
homa Territory has announced the to-
tai population Of the territory to be
600. 1000. with one representative for ev-
cry $4,000 people. and one senator for
eVerv $4,000
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-18
THE GUTIERREZ BROTHERS.
Three Murderers of Member of Lieut..
GiImorc's Party Located.

Manila, July 1.-THE three Gutierrez
brothers. who are charged with the
murder of an apprentice named Wen
vile, who was a member of the party
commanded by Lieutenant Commander
j. G. Gilmore of the United States
gunboat Yorktown. captured by the
Filipinos In April, 1899, have arrived at
Baler, Principe province, after having
evaded the military and constabulary
for two years.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-18
TO LET THE PEOPLE VOTE.
Amendment offered to virginia's
New Constitution.

Richmond. July 1.-THE House and
Senate held brief sessions to-day. IN,
the Senate proposed amendment to
the new constitution to provide that
when another convention is called the
people may vote on the question of
proclamation or submission was in
PRODUCED and referred The House
adopted a joint resolution providing
for an adjournment of the Legislature
July % and a reconvention Nov. 10.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-18
Premier BaIfour Presided.

London. July 17.--Premier Balfour
presided to-day at the first cabinet
meeting of the new administration.
Mr.. Chamberlain was present
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-18
WENT THROUGH BRIDGE.

Baggagemaster Killed and Thirty
Passengers Injured on It. & p.
Mineola, Tex, July 1.-THE Texas
and Pacific passenger train. east
bound, to-day went through bridge
over the Sabine river, five miles from
here The baggage and mail cars and
two coaches were wrecked. Baggage
master H. NJ. Peck of Marshall was
killed outright About thirty passen-
gers were injured, but none seriously.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-18
KING EDWARDS CORONATION.

ed at Westminster Abbey. but
other Ceremonies Will he Cut.
London, July II. The date of the ma
val review at Spithead which was err
roneously reported to have been fixed
for Aug. II, will depend upon the con-
dition of His Majesty's health and the
effect of the coronation ceremonies
upon his general condition.
4 1t has been decided that no special
missions shall be invited to the coro-
nation. Foreign nations will be repre-
scented at Westminster Abbey during
the ceremony there, by their ambassa-
doris and ministers.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-18
TO CLEAN UP MANIA's sIuMs.
Big Suburban Camps to BE Eatnb-
Iished for 10000 Natives.

Manila, July 1.-THE municipal
remove 10000 natives from the slums
to suburban camps. in an effort to
check the spread of cholera here. The
object is TO clean and disinfect the dis
ease centers. The camps viii be sani-
tarily conducted. The municipality
rents the ground. builds the camps and
feeds the INDECENT persons.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-18
A TypHooN IN PHILIPPINES.

steamer Shearwnter Lost and Nine
teen of Her Crew Drowned.
Manila, July ia severe typhoon
swept over the southern islands June
IA and is. The United States steamer
Shearwater was lost off the island of
Martinique. She was a customs ves-
sci. Nineteen of her crew, including
three Americans, were drowned.