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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-03
WILL BE BLACK, SAYS LITTAUER.
The President Not Interfering in the Sem
atorship Contest
IFRoM THE 1aInuNg BuREAu.I ]


Washington. Dec. 2.-Representative 1ittauer of
the XXVth District. says ex Governor Frank S
Black will succeed Senator Depew Mr. Iittauer
had a long talk with President Roosevelt this
morning, and when he left the Executive office
talked about the Senatorship.
The President he said, will take no hand IN
the matter one way the other He gave me
positive assurance that he will not take hand in
New-Yor1 politics. We have known this ali the
time but there have been a number of stories
about the President. and ! was glad TO hear him
reiterate sentiments heretofore expressed. He is
determined not to be dragged into the fight 1t is
strictly local affair for the Republicans of New
York State to settle for themselves 1t is my
private opinion that Ex-Governor Frank s Black
will be the next Senator He is the choice OF the
Republican organization. and. believe of the peo-
pie at large Governor Odels wishes in the mat
ter VIII. Of course, be respected. I do not know
that he is for Black hut feel certain that he is
great adTnrer of the former Governor. and would
be very willing to see him go the Senate if he
believed that the people wanted him there Sena tor
Platt will have a talk with the President about a
number of important things, including the New
York and Washington postOf1ces. I believe that
Mr.. Merritt, who is the incumbent at Washington
Will be reappointed'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-03
RUSSIANS ABANDON HOPE.
AWAIT FORTRESS'S FALL.
Both Flanks of Armies on Shake
Engaged-FTing Heavy.

Hope of Port Arthur's relief is practically
abandoned in st. Petersburg General Stoes-
sci is expected to die fighting. The warships
in the harbor, which are admitted to be unfit
to leave port, will probably be sunk. The
garrison, report from Toxic says, made a
desperate effort to retake 2Os-Metre Hill,
but failed.
Sharp fighting began yesterday along the
positions on the Shakhe, brisk artillery ac-
ton having been opened on the Russian right
and centre. General Rcnncnkampfs force
on the east is reported to be heavily engaged,
after having driven the japanese from several
positions. Some cf the Russian advance de-
tachmcnts arc said to have reached Tai-Tsc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-03
no SURRENDER EXPECTED
Belief That StoesseI U'M Fight to
End Ships To Be Sunk.

St Petersburg. Dec. with the confrna-
tion of The news that the japanese have oc-
cupied 2oS-Metre Hi and the report that the
Russians Uusuccessfully attempted its recapt-
Ure officials of the War once are BEGINNING
to prepare themselves for the inevitable. Golden
Hill and Lao-Teai-Shan dominate aos- Metre
Hill but the officials say that if the Japanese
succeed In mounting heavy guns upon the latter
height y probably will be only question OF
days or weeks before the fortress falls
There is not the slightest idea among Cen
eraI Stoessers friends that he will surrender.
even if he should be ordered 10 do so. II is
Limited that it is possible that if the fail Of the
fortress is shown to be inevitable the Emperor
may direct its surrender in order 10 prevent
unnecessary sacrifice. but il is believed bv those
who know General StoesscI hest that he will
nave good his threat to hold out TO the last
man and the last cartridge
The ships in the harbor. It can now he stated
on high authority, are in no condition 70 at
tempt to break through the investing squadron.
The guns OF the wa:ships were long ago landed
and the marines and sailors have been taking
part in the land defence. Some Of the ships
also have been injured by shells If the fortress
fails it is understood they will be taken out
side and sunk in deep water.
The question of the advfsa bnity Of reinforcing
Vice-Admiral Rojestvensky's squadron with the
Black Sea feet is again being agitated by some
of the papers notably the "Novoe vremya."
which points out that with the Black Sea yes
sells Rojestvensky would have a superiority
which would insure victory The ''Novoe
Vremya' calls attention TO the fact that Japan
not one OF the signatories 10 the treaty
closing the Dardanelles. and asserts that II
Japan had the power she might force an en-
trance into the Black Sea and engage the Rus
sian fleet. The paper says that with the con-
sent OF the Porte. there is nothing TO prevent
the exit OF the BLACK Sea feet to fight some
power which Is in nowise involved IN the treaty
1t is argued that Great Britain Is the only
power which might attempt to make trouble
over the juncture OF the two fleets
This project was warmly advocated by some
officers of the Admiralty before the war. but II
never was sanctioned, and the Admiralty does
not admit that the subject has been revived.
Neither does the Foreign Office admit that any
pressure is being exercised to set the consent
of the Porte to the fleets passage OF the Oar
daneIIes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-03
MR. BLACK RECEPTIVE." 4"
Governor OdelPs Statement REGARD
ing SenatOrship.

Governor-elecJ Higgins. according TO politi-
clans last evening may be a deciding factor In
the United States Senatorship situation Thev
said that if he wants Senator Depew to succeed
himself he can influence large number of Sen
ators and Assemblymen. II is understood that
George W. Aldridge. Senator George r. Malby
and Speaker Nixon will not take a decided stand
on the question of preference for either Senator
Depew or Ex-Governor Black until they know
what the GOvernor-elect Is going 10 do
Mr.. Higgins Will be In New-York on TUESDAY
next for conference with the Governor and
others. He has accepted invitation TO dine
that night with Senator Depew. Ex-Governor
Black and John A. SIeicher the Republican
Club.
Meanwhile the friends of the two candidates
are making predictions and giving reasons for
the faith that is in them.
Congressman-elect ]. Sloat Fassett of Elmira
said yesterday that he was for DeDew. L am
in favor of the reelection of Senator Depew
because he has discharged the duties of his
office faithfully and efficiently. I think he has
earned a reelection. Our people along the
southern tier are for him." said Mr. Fassett.
Il have been a Depew man from the begin
ming" said William Barnes ir. chairman Of
the State executive committee al the Fifth
Avenue Hotel yesterday afternoon. Congress
man John w. Dwight of Dryden is for Depew
chairman.
Governor Odell was about as reticent as usua,
on the Senatorship matter.
No announcement need be expected from me-
said the Governor. Il think the legislature Mill
be able to organize itself and elect a Senator. l
shall have nothing 10 say about IT, NY chief
aim. as l said yesterday. is TO have the Senator
ship question settled satisfactorily and harmori-
ously. and l believe II will be"
is Ex-Governor Black a receptive candidate
for he ,f-Hff 81
by one of his auditors
Probably he is receptive" was the answer.
This is the first time that the Governor has ad-
mitted that Mr.. Black was even a receptive
candidate The Governors attention was called
10 an interview with CongressInan Iittauer in
Washington in which Mr.. Littauer said that the
President had assured HIM that he was keeping
his hands OF Mr. Littauer was represented as
predicting the election OF Ex-Governor BLACK
Isn't Washington queer place for news
about the SenatOrship 10 come frora?" asked
the Governor ''Nr. Littauer is in the same Do
sition as Governor Higgins and myself We
have'no votes'
When asked If Charles S. Boyd would be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-03
WIRE MAKES BULLET HIT MAN.
He May Die-sh5t Was Fired by coaohman
- Brighten Him.

small elec,ra the stable OF Walston
H Brown OF Ooobs Ferry. which changed the
course OF a bullet fred by John Munson. Mr
Browns coachman. may result in a mans death
Munson had Just driven Mr.. Brown home Thurs
day night and when he returned TO the stable he
found that his assistant Christian Christianson
he says had broken open the lock and entered the
a.ahe. A quarrel followed. and Christtanson made
threats. Munson declared.
Munson says he thought Christianson had gone
to get a shotgun. Munson then got his revolver.
and when Christanson reappeared at Il window on
the second floor Munson fired In the air to righten
him The bullet struck the wire glanced on ana
pierced Christiansons lung. He was taken 10 the
Dobbs Ferry Hospital and is in a critical condi-
ton. Munson arrested and sent 70 the county
jail.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-03
Fab. BUILDINGS ABLAZE.
-Four Structures Already Destroyed
animals Loose.
tRy TELEGRAPH TO THE rn1BuxE.I

st. Louis. Dec. 3.-Fire, which broke out late
tonight is sweeping over the Worlds Fair
Grounds. Four buildings have already been
destroyed, and the flames are spreading rapid
ly. Hundreds of animals of all .kinls have
broken loose from the falling structures, and
are roaming about the grounds
Ragenbach's Wild Animal Show. on tha
Pike" has been entirely destroyed. general
alarm has been turned in, a high north wind
is blowing and the entire exposition is endan-
gered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-03
LOSE OF SCHOONER FEARED.
Vessel with Women Aboard Or. from Sa-
vansah Twenty Dayy

Rockland Ne, De-. 2.-The four masted schooner
Quinnebaug, nov about twenty days out from Sa-
Vannah bound for New York. has been given up
as lost by people here. The of the captain
OF the Quinnebaug IS Bemet p. Vettering, or this
city The description OF the vessel taIlies with
OF either OF the vessels calsized of the Delaware
Capes
with Captain Vcttering his wife. her sister
and atr brotter~tn-iaw VINO made ! pleasure trip
||ttA h'n Hte -1s,innebaug dae November 10
iAe schooner a comparatively uey vessel was
owned hers nj registered 4H tons net.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-03
NEW-YoRK BUILDING AT FAIR SOLD.
Brings $1,000 with It's Contents, Which Go
to Souvenir Hunters.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE.

St Louis Dec. 1.-The New-York State Building
and its contents at the Worlds Fair. which sold
to-day for 5000 brought the highest price that has
5een paid for any State building. The purchasers
we're the architects, Caldwell & Drake, and another
person. Possession taken Immediately, and
almost before the ink used IN signing the agree
men dry the new owners had auctioneer
selling the furniture and carpets souvenir seek
Ill the furniture disposed of at high
5000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-03
ACTIONS on THE SH4kHE.
Rennenhampf Heartily Engaged
Guns Busy on the Centre.

Moukder Dec. 2.-Fighting continues on both
fanks of the Russian army, General Rennen-
kamprs command being heavily engaged.
There is also brisk artillery firing on the Rus
sian right and centre.
From $50 o'clock this afternoon until late to-
night sounds Of &, rapid cannonade. such as has
not been experienced here for long time. have
beer heard on the Russian southwest front.
General Rerucnkampf with his cavalry. is fol-
lowing the retreating japanese, giving them no
time to occupy a position II seems that the
japanese in attempting % seize Russian posi-
tions recently so extended themselves as TO de-
plete their reserves
The exodus Of correspondents and military at
tachSs continues. Lieutenant Colonel schuyler
AID Captain Reichmanu Of The United States
Army. ana Colonel Waters of the British Army.
have departed. only SIX foreign correspondents
remain. and some CT these contemplate going
home Opinion is divided. however. TO the
prospects of another big battle being fought be-
fore sprin~ The repcy- VS. circulated here
last wec}, that Il the Japanese made no attach,
by 9 certain date EurorGtk.a would take the
offensive. This date has Ta=sed, but there IS
70 sign of u general Fs-z=taa movement The
troops are eztabl;shing Themselves in quarters
that would answer for The winter. and accumu-
lating large supplies ot forage and provisions.
St Petersburg. Dec $-.5enerei Rs>nenkaTnps
has hoty pursued a j panese detachment below
Siu-Ts.n-Tin, as far as the Tai-Tse River. and
on the right Russian scouts have explored the
Hun River below Lao Yang. All the passes
fell tn:o Reraer%7rQCs hands. The japanese
1Tporently fe;lcd te show their oldtinle form
md o.Fci2l IS we'll as unofficial dispatches in
.t{-- lat al.
il @cse fig ting powers by tht cold weather
- save report Say the japanese threw away
tHeir rites. acy ot which we've captured
OEWEY'S WINES EOR HCLiDAY GIFTS.
Snecial Assnrtad Casas 81 ln 500 as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-03
RETURNING UNION MEN DEP0RTED
Colorado Marshal Tells Them to Keep Away
from Telluride District.

Telluride, COL Dec. Eight union mners
who had returned to this city since the strike
was called off, were placed aboard the outgoing
train to-day by Marshal Geyer and deputies
who had arrested them. and were ordered to
stay away from this district
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-03
FOUR DEAD IN WRECK.
T7centy Reported Injured in Crash
Of Pennsylvania Express.

indianapolis, Dec, 2-It is reported that the
Louisville Express the Pennsylvania Rail-
road ran into a work train at Columbus. Ind
tonight. killing four trainmen and slightly in
turing about twenty others
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-03
LE-.sH VALLEY RAILROAD.

through without change Toronto. Chicago
ana 81. Louis. Modern equipment. Dining cars
ia carte. Lowest fares. Particulars 800 and l234
broadway. New York-Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-03
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT cu,r
'' mean Of Advisory Committee Of n.
Harvard Mission
tbf 7ELseRArH 70 THE -,,.,,,-

iast r,ab. mass Dec. 1T was on.o,,.,
80. Hsry,rS 5'@r - President Roosevelt class ~
ehs,r,nsr 's[o University. has been ,.a lass OF
rs,s. - u committee OF eight tars '.-aae 'le
;isryaro ,1 4c' IN an advisory cans@,tu - 'ap-
to prorno,s -94''n, newly organized insttt,,,t
sraopp ss.s tss missionary work in The I,lo r.
which - ,.aFa graduates. The co,on,,tt.a S,
ouce - PRESIDENT IS the Chairman - oI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-03

morning igrk by N5:S2 P ", arrive cleve,a,a -.
s<cess fsre-zsgy York Central Fine serv;cs 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-03
SENTIMENT IN NEw-YoRK.

Representative D. S. Alexander, of New-Yorlt
believes that when it Is demonstrated that +o.ftr
1e'lslon Is essential it should be undertaken bv
Its friends. When asked today by tho cor.a,
sponae' OF The Tribune regarding the senti-
ment in NewYork State for or against NO.,
"cdton Of the schedules. Mr.. AIexander saf6.
nent N NOT lol discovered any pronounced senti-
Neye +ba+ o. ~ tarlh revision. though I be-
mana Ia. ouI business interests generally de-
.4eti eau lfat now as in the past If II seems a6
the Psr,t,,h - hooliy the schedules in any way
10 careful Py al y ne trusted to subject them
es ma, S'!Ay ana make such alterations
nil, ''-as DC advisable. Sound econon7ic noItnv
,ba-.s so'eIh the action Of the party so mi
lessenir-a,sa - De 10 disturbance of business or
countryss - - tLe splendid prosperity which the
Ne - IS now enjoys. Il IS NOT co,7cafvabIa 49,
graduai -ss .sa4 10 the Democratic cIamor for a
ton of tbs oClloh OF the tariff with the elimina
sit,or - e protective principle Spcb q nrono
rizse %oulo be absurd rTba co,+ q PtoPo PP
ta-iT ~ az eshehts derived from a nyo+ecttt9e
hands Of The po:cy Is absolutely safe in the
auguTated. fosfe1e5' e3C'IcaH party, which has In
Interests OF tTa tTeIreu and maintained il in the
Fs,..a.-. p7'pe Of the United States
So - -'ss'''atlVe W. ?. Brownjov, If ,ra,,,oa.
HI. - -1y u'at he had heard little tan. So
S. an revision although the a~rt,.1 =.
60. S"d Representatives f-ast, 60
said: 'haIse the outlook He
Reps6c22In al oo95ss 6o5lo heartily IN accord with r,a
ppaIl 1t can be demons a protective tariff, and
q the couhtr4 lnfs @ Be- changed @ for fbe sehedgi hs6sa
isf 3 wen enough hslS6sy a66e 4b j. sht 6 @ wen %eeo to
seraon9 ai5h9u5 question be pese&Se eFotSeive principle
only after most mos toeeassPed they via an5 6e if any
by S'5stu 5Ss ssguy Rausf9e Rs a9e
conSoas a9 f1T o. any ds6Gfba9afost Of the tariff
M 5f4s9 @ o1y s5qy & q1sstas q; business ss7
contrary I @ ~ nothing 10 weake5 5oet4e1eent tariff
give greater sfs5 3S 5sysrythag in # is but no on the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-03
TARIFF REVISION TALK.
vrrWS OF CONGRESSNEN'
conficting Opinions as to Desra01-
tn Of Changing Schedules

,rrox TIE Tsi,a'.,,;o.,nc, Tsia'.s views regard
washington, Dee, -.tfr,ent Of the North
,ne the tariff revision 9-,,+o,, b,, the Repre-
west are brought to -, ,ybo are daily ar
sentatives from ma ,o,t that. while the re-
rs-ing here. They Ie+' - -. .ho aggras-
sision sentiment ms ~ -. .,,o,,,,fo,,e two
- which characterized us claiil'oI" wv
sFeIe9 900 there is still an insistent ana
CT three yeaiS -, ,,,odiAcation of certain
powerful denlanu 4,' -. ..f tho Northwest
L,s,Ios IN which the pep2lt "a '
-. ..1l,. interested
ere esF7''a'-. 4.,..,, ali sections of the coun-
hep o--tire in Washington unquestion-
e.. ,.ofce the demands Of their constituents
when they assert ''i-'' 3. -. ,,,,sidered and
made, they shall ne .~t,. which Is
carried out ny the "a ,ea,,,,ss slonp nro-
pledged 10 reaoJuS' '-.- .,1ro,,ersiou Of husi
tective lines Rhe'e - ~ - ..ac,,fng the pros
ness dlS'G' 'A''' -. oriovs # il Is found es-
Perity the e"|"3' ''' =, certain schedules.
sential 70 MAKE - that the Repub
10 fear IS 'ApitSS'' at,o 5r+a1IieentIv and
3ican parl5 WI ''N. -. question so as TO serve
honestly 70 i1I.-'- +,,o country and make the
the best l"'+ - ,.adi,,sre5 in some Of its
Dingley t4i'h I'D mare bepaecert than #
schedules' s'-o''s
Is to-day .--.l7;,s ne North Dakota. in
RepreSe--'zs-'~ -. of t7e Northwest are
fsls INC - - .s~i4f rax-ision ard that
fuohSis - =. ,.,.- o,-er,, i,suenca r,ossihIe
theE w" 80 80 -. ,7.Sf-a5 ,es,,l+ In dis
70 nrlNs - +,.z--. 10 cid.
cusslAs 'i
i IS my Intention - anu nslr !s;1,l a ON
proEioll-s 40 - rC--,tjl,ize ,lir5 care the srhed-
- and frvezlfea-e the necessity for the re-
F. adjustment desired by the interests of my sec
ton am Col.iil7-.L I'd sun IN a ,s
MolI Ii-raJ[- rbs- q ju5icious revision OF GER
sai, schedules would he Of great advantage not
on,y 10 The Northwest nut 10 the country a'
iaIse
GO SLOW. SAYS Mr.. TAWNEY
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FL revenue measures originate, 10 give me SUI
Il special session is to be called, then the
eO'l 1e7 sl-ou-o 81 u4i4'4s 'iie 'o',i-
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-03

DEWEYs WINES EoR H0LiGAY GIFTS.
Special Assorted Cases s4OO 500, a5.
H. 7 Dewey & Sons Co. 12S Fulton St. n T.
(Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-03

Continued on second page.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-06-15
OTT0 KRONE TO
sing AT FIT. WAYNE
APPEARS ON THE PROGRAM OF
AMERICAN SINGERS AT
THE S. M. T. A.
A GREAT HONOR AND
TRIBUTE TO TALENT
Mr.. Krone Will Sing Only on the
Better of the Two Programs to
Be Given-Notes.

Mr.. Otto Krone, the Richmond sin
ger, of whom favorable notices have
appeared in most of the leading pa
pers Of the central west, has been
made the recipient of another great
honor. BY his fine work here and in
other cities, at conventions, meetings
etc, he has gained quite a name and
the latest plum will add to his lau-
rels.
He has been selected to appear on
the program of American artists
(outside of Indiana) at the State
Musical Teachers Association meet
ing, which will be held at Fort
Wayne, June 3Oth. Two programs
will be given, both of superior ex-
cellence, one of which will include
only artists Of this state All of the
leading singers of Indiana will be on
this program and it will be an honor
for all of them.
But the other program will be en-
tirelv Of the selections of singers and
musical people from all parts of the
country. especially of the west. and
! this program is the one on which Mr..
Krone is to appear He has sent in
his numbers to the program commit
tee and is making arrangements for
the ASSOCIATION meeting. The fact of
his being chosen to sing on the better
program IS quite an honor to Mr..
/ Krone. who is one of the best local
singers. He will appear with the
greatest singers and musicians which
the west affords and the notices
which he will receive will further his
interests and make known his name
among musical people.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-06-15

WORK TO START
VERY SOON
ON RICHMOND'S FEDERAL
BUILDING ACCORDING TO
ADVICEs FROM
HON. JAMES E. WATSON
Concessions Granted Through the In
strumentality of the CONNER
cial Club.
HON.. JAMES E. WATSON

Secretary Reeves of the CONNER
cial Club received a letter from the
Hon. James E. Watson saying that
he had written the supervising archi-
tect of the treasury department in
regard to Richmond's federal build
ing, and that he urged that work be-
Gin at once. which will likely be done.
The Commercial Club is to be COM
mcnded for the concessions granted
in the construction of the building
The structure will be Of stone on all
four sides and ten foot wall will be
built along the alleys. The original
plan called for the erection of the
building eight feet from sidewalk,
but the Commercial Club insisted
that it be set back sixteen feet which
was granted, so that when completed
the building will have a nice lawn on
side and front as we'll as rear.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-06-15
(By Associated Press.)

New York, June 15.-Steamship
General Slocum, carrying over a
thousand women and children on the
annual excursion of St. Marks Ger
man Lutheran church, burned to the
waters edge in East River, off He'll
Gate, this morning, en- route to Locust
Grove beyond Flushing. It is report
ed five hundred were burned or
drowned, including the pastor, George
C. Haas and family. 1t was impossi-
BILE to run ashore on account of He'll
Gate rocks on either side The flames
were so swift it was impossible to
launch the boats. The flames were
uncomfortable when first discovered.
A terrible panic ensued. All boats
rushed to the rescue but it is believed
over half Of those on board were lost.
Every woman rescued was calling for
her children. The steamer beached at
North Brother Island. off Port Morris
with the captain, pilot and engineer
all burned at their posts. Thousands
on both shores witnessed the blazing
boat. The current was so strong
there, the lost children were drowned
before help arrived and scores were
sucked into He'll Gate Whirlpool
The pastors name was George
Haas. The people along 125th street
say flames were spreading in the
crowded Slocum as she was passing
there. The steamers capacity was
four thousand. Hundreds of doctors
and thousand policemen were dis
patched to the scene. The first tenn
porary morgue at North Brothers Is
! land was opened with forty dead bod
les. At 135th street many whose
clothes were afire jumping overheard.
AT 13Oth street many crazed from
heat stampeded for the railing to
jump over. Then the upper deck fell
leaving them in a helpless mass.
Many were rescued from the burning
boat after it had beached at North
Brothers Island where hospitals and
morgues were established as we'll as
along the lower shores hours before
the fire in the hold of the boat was
extinguished. Hundreds of the most
heroic acts are reported by rescuers in
North Brothers Island occupied by
municipal charity hospitals. Many