Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-30

along the shores OF the straits Of Messlna,
where the cities of Messina and Reggie
are situated. In more than one town the
shocks caused the gas meters to explode
and disastrous fires resulted. The flames
helped greatly to swell the death list,
The c~onfiguratlon OF the straits of Mes
sina has peen materially altered. The tidal
wave that completed the destructive work
ofzthe earthquake was thirty-two feet high.
Wireless te~legraphy has been OF the
greatest assistance in getting in reports
from the devastated regions and in helping
the authorities to realize the extent of the
disaster and to send help to the places
where It was most urgently needed.
warships Orderd to scene.
A flying squadron OF the Italian navy,
composed OF the three best battleships. had
lett for a cruise on the Atlantic before the
first news OF the disaster came to hand.
Through the medium OF wireless telegraphy
1t was possible to reach these vessels and
order them 10 proceed at fun speed for
Messina.
a British squadron that was at Syracuse
has left for Messina. taking doctors and
supplies OF medicines, etc, for the suceor
OF the wounded. There are also several
Russian ships at Syracuse.
Il is reported froga Catania that the
bishop of Messina is buried under the ruins
OF his residence. SIgnor Fuloi, q member
OF the Chember of Deputies from Messina,
together with the member OF his family,
also, is reported dead. The Fulcl family
was one of the most prominent In Catania,
The dome OF the cathedral at Catania
collapsed and other churches as well as the
city hall thfeasApFt6 etSt at any moment.
The tidal wave sank ,.numberless ANAL
boats in the harbor OF Catania,
At Riposto the tidal wave was thirty
five feet high. 1t swept in with appalling
power n lasted for forty-two seconds.
Loss Of Life Confirmed.
Premier Giolotti has received a telegram
from Deputy Felice. at Messlna, confirming
previous reports of the complete destruc-
tlon of MessinA by fire following the earth
quake. TIL deputy says that the dead a.
Messina will be counted by the tens Of
MoNTELEoNE. ,Calabria, Dec. 29.-rh'
town OF Palmi has been practically de-
stroyed as has also Bagnarra. The dead a
Palmi number 1000 and It is impossible Il
estimate the number Of injured. Larg'
numbers were killed also at Bagnara ant
the list OF wounded there also viii be heavy
DetailS are lacking. Tne uuay WAVE huuate'
a villa at San Giovanni. $500 feet bacl
from the shore line. Paint has 10000 in
hibitants. while Bagnarra counts $50
people ,.f~, s. ~-
Nuns and Priests Not spared.
LONDON, Dec. S.-A special dispatch
received here from Rome says the pop
has been notified that the entire religion
communities OF Messna and Reggio, I'm
GLIDING bishops. priests, monks and nuns
have been wiped out by the earthquake
and fire.
NAPLES. Dec. 9.-It is reported her
that the perfect OF Reggie was killed ii
the earthquake and that an inspecto
general from the home office in Rome ha
been sent to replace him. The perfect o
Reggie is the head OF the province. an
the post corresponds to a governor Of
state in America.
Toarfsts Caught An Ruins.
PALERMO, Dec. '3-Refugees from
Messina say that there were 100 foreigner
in the hotel Trinaeari and that they al
lost their lives. The hotel has been com