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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-05

Councilman William II. Weaver. Of the Eleventh ward.
who faihercd the council The Stars ordinance designed
aid in remcdyng conditions IN Seattle
worker the interest Of his constituents and the people 81
Seattle in general.
Coming from section Of the city which has perhaps the
greatest grievance against the Seattle Electric Co, Mr.
Weaver has enlisted the fight with built up
of years Of personal knowledge 81 The conditions complained Of
Always la council matters. Ar. Weaver has been found
fighting the side 81 the people any times 20 the dermcnt
ct s ward interests When the Asmusscn license ordn-
before the council and required
pass the friends 81 the ordinance in the council 10
Weaver and told him that unless he voted right his bin for
public library Green Lake would get through the
council
"We then / guess III have lose my library" said
Weaver. "ior won't make any trade when matter OF
principle is involved
But Weaver didn't lose his library lie II because OF
the firm stand he took in the Asmussen fight.
Il going follow this street matter until the people
what they should have said Weaver this morning
It's fight finish and with the help Of the people wen
win IL"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-05
FOREST GIANT WILL SERVE
AS FLAGPOLE AT A.-Y.-P.
Calhoun Is President.

br Grant Calhoun was last eve
ming elected president Of the Kinr
County Medical society ~ two votes
more than his nearest competitor
Tor The office. Dr Park Weed Wlliia.
Dr Robert - stith Waa elected vice
president, br Louis IN Iiedon secre-
lary and Dr 81 g. Oatr0m treasurer.
2 % annual banquet VI the society
VIII be held 80 The Perry on Mon
day evening. Jan IS
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-05
FREE JAPANESE OF
MURDER CHARGE

= Ito, who wAs accused ~ aiii
ing T Aoki dnrlnk a fiEhi on the
iyo Maru AZ the Great Northern
docks last Friday was freed of ali
blame yesterday hy a jury called
By coroneF p n Carroll The Jury
returned verdict thag ito acfrA
in seif.aefeuse Tho Japanese was
allowed % return to the steamship
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-05
IDAHO TO BE
AT A.-Y.-P.

BOISE Idaho Jan bly, u. =.
The iifst mesHage Of Governor Jas.
~ BRADY 70 tho state Legislature wna
delivered today " urges the repub-
lieena 70 fulfll al party pledges, ln-
Guiding tho enactment ~ direct
primary law and county local op-
ton laws
iIe also urges that the pledge
made at the state republican con-
veHtion, that w -. Hepburn De re-
elected United States senator. be
kept
Ia his message he also recon-
menda appropriations sufficient "a
complete the state capitol building
end also faf an Idaho buildluF at
the Alaska Yukon Pacific axpoeition
20 b. held in Seattle this year.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-05
Pipes FREEZE
AND RANGES
BLOW UP
THREE TERRIFIC EXPLOSIONS
OCCUR AT BELLlnoHAM
FROM COLD SNAP.

eElLiNcHAm. Jan. Sly
". p.-~Froxen water pipes In
three Kitchen ranges resulted In
aa many terrific explosions this
nerHina Ia asilinghan resi-
denesa, 'ersekins the houses and
srdanesrinp the lives Of half q
doEen persons. The only injury
reported Wss that suffered BY
Mrs ". W. Williams, who Vas
ssrvek shout the face ard head
BY fiyina pieces Of iron and
palnfuilY eus. The three resi-
deness Involved we're those oe
supisd b. Edward >. Campbell,
~ ". Williams end Geo. Doug.
las.
The fire IN the range 81 the
Campbell house had been burn
ina less than an hour when the
explosion came. The eoneuxeion
IVES terrific, shaking the houses
IN the entire block
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-05

PORTLAND. Ore. Jan. ST.
~ U. PA typical Eastern
snowstorm ia raging In Port.
lana today Carried BY a high
wind. the white flakes are
sweeping through the street.
binding pedestrians and max
inc walking extremely difficult.
IN some Instances traffic is In.
terferea with. u ls the worst
storm % It's Kind that has via.
tied the city IN several years.
AZ times buildings on the other
side Of the street cannot DC
seen.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-05
RELIEF BILL SIGNED.

A WASHINGTON. Jan o. by a
4 q. President Roosevelt TO. 4
: day signed the bill pissed By A
! congress approprlating $500, 4
4 000 20 be used 10 relieve the \
4 suffering among the earth. 4
quake victims and donating 4
4 provisions valued at 100000. 4
4 A
4 tttkk tttt 4
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-05

County Detective " \ i.hmph.
rey Of Sacramento. Cal. arrived In
seattle to-day % take charge of W
T. WILEY. alias Sutherland. alias
Patton. who Is wanted Ia the south.
mm eitg ca a charge 81 obtaining
money under false preienaes
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-05

BELLlNoAAm. jar. Say
U. P.--The entire northern por.
ton Of this state iu ia the araHp
Of winter. Wires are down IN
all directions and much suffer.
mo is reported Vancouvsr. q.
c. 10 mantiea IN snow also.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-05
COSGROVE TO
COME IN
SPECIAL
WILL TAKE OATH AND
RETURN SOUTH
IN TWO DAYS.
Lieut.. Gov. Hay VIII
Act as Governor
During Absence.


stststAttssAAst .
= PAso RoBLEs HOT =
a SPRINGS. Cal. Jan. s.--oev.. =
e Elect cosarove stated today =
= that he would have no iuauour. q
= al address Or any message 20 =
a the legislature. Re ls not now q
q and has not been able since .
q HE election 20 write an ed. .
a dress BE expects only 20 make .
. a few remarks ~ the time Of =
4 hia inauguration. .
The governor and party, IN q
Guiding his physician. will .
= leave paso Robies hot Springs =
a on nest Sunday Or Monday ~ =
. private car fer Olympia lAe .
= will remain IN Olympia only e
a one Or two days, returning 20 .
. P3ao Robiea 20 remain until 4
q shn mild weather sets ln IN 4
. Washington. His condition is .
q Improving very rapidly bot he .
= will be obliged 10 take q iorssr =
q rest ard remain In mild a
. climate for some time.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-05

while aiiahtiuR from a street car
af First aV Mnd fUsiNr WAY last
night T.. r Oieson. ~ 1888 p FIR %.
fal heavily t9 tbs pavement and
fractured ria ieft wrist Re was
taken 90 Providence hospital
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-05

T. a Nadeau director general of
the Alaska. Yukon.pacifio esposi.
tion. bud vice president # the
Chamhef Of Commerce, introduced
"a resshntlon into the chamber this
aficn NJ inviting visit 81 the
fnma, Liberty Bell The fceolu.
ion adopted
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-05

BUTTE, Mont Jan s4Dtto Roll.
aged ~ had hia head blown eff yrs-
tegday ~ 3 young companion while
hunting Iust nr the companion
ahmed Ht g passing bird ybuuK Roll
stuck hla htad almost aaniuaf fho
barrel II the aheiGun
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-05

Also Mt Palmer and that Is
mare % the point in this connection
Ills tax attorney for various and
sundry corporations DOING business
II klag county. an occupation that
MOULD make Il not iueonyenieut 80
be the close personal friend of the
assessor ~ kirg county And also.
u II pertinent here % say that Mr
Palmer Is doing nothing 20 prevent
the selection o. Mr. Eaton for the
office 81 assessor In fact Il r.
Whispered ia certain circles that
BE- IL using shat Influence he has
n an effort to land the job fog hts
close personal frieua
Parish May Balk.
Assessor Parish. Il il said. Is not
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-05
PARISH TO RESIGN.

County Assessor r. Parish has every that he
IS e be named on the state commission lie viii theTeupon
resign the office 10 which the people ot King county elected
him and the commissioners viii proceed the election
Chester Eaton present chief deputy in the office
as the successor 81 Parish.
Mr. Eaton has the distinction o being very close per.
scns friend Of F. b. Palmer former senator present
Der OF tbs state house Of representatives aspant ior the
speakerhp Of the house and appearing casually by
the private records 81 The scribe OF the Root Bar Association
investigating committee.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-05
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
READY FOR SLICK JOB
Peter Smith and Chester Eaton
Slated for Two Nice Jobs
by Courthouse Gang.
For County Treasurer-PETER j. SMITH.
For County Assessor-CH CHESTER EATON.

That's how IL looks the slate prepared by County Com
missioners Al Rutherford and Dan Abraham.
Il all to be done quietly and the first we-the people
were 90 know OF after the appointments had been made
Prosecuting Attorney Nandcyecr will tell the county
commissioners that Treasurer Gormcy continue in of
flee beyond his present and the commissionerswth NJ
j. Narrgan dlsscnting-Wil choose Pete Smith for the
vacancy
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-05

STORM WARNING.

Northeast storm warnings 4
4 are displayed on the sound 4
= and straits aud the WASHING. 4
= ton and Oregon coasts. The !
= storm IS of the Southern Ore 4
4 eon coast ana viii causc hiah y
4 northeast Winds tonight ana \
a Wednesday. !
y $50 fRF4
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-05

a suitcase containing $50 worth
of articles waa stolen from a. A
Jameson a Moffeit'a saloon last
night
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-05
Silly SUNDAYS TIP ON
THE KIND OF a GIRL TO
MARRY.

MAINLY
q SPOKANE Jan b--nliiy 4
= SUNDAY. in a SERMON. gave tho .
q following advice 10 young 4
q men =
say boys my mother =
. taught me newer % bus calico =
q after mmp light You can't =
. tell whether the eoiora will =
= stand ~ run IN iho wash =
Don't ask g eifl 80 marry .
. YOU when zhe bias her war 4
. paint on Go down some :
a eveuing ana call on her Stay =
= until about ~. then bid her :
q good nlght and accidentally =
. leave one ~ your gloves on =
a the piano q
90 back she next morning 4
. about o'clock after your :
= glove RinF the doogbpll aud .
q II nhr comes 10 she door with q
. hef hair done up IN cuflpapera. Z
q q Ainthrr Hubbard on ard ono 4
shoe on and that united. and a 4
clipper en- ,ht other foot. yen 4
. take 10 The woods e. fast a. 4
. Y0u nAu 4
"Hrt boys. 20 down and call 4
q on her about ? o'clock in the Z
a usouains rinE the bell. aud II =
q she rugmeH ~ the door with 4 :
nir~. neat house dress on. her .
hnir done 90 Ia i Psyche kuo, I
. aud q ribbon on q flower stuck I
IN q. why grab her quick Z
- - q n a = !
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-05
WINTER HAS
SETTLED
DOWN
FROM NORTH TO THE SOUTH
WHITE MANTLE COVERS
THg GROUND.


WEATHER FORECAST.
Occasional SNOW tonight and !
"Wednesday strong northeast !
! Winds.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-05
HAS WATCHDOG
ON DOG-WATCH

Every ship only ship
IN he world that has Watchdog the dos
the British ship Kyuauee undergoing
ddcck The dog Il named Neptune appropriately
his ats Of seamanship the daring Of
shame He Is spaniel Of than ordinary
tessnce and powerful Swimmer having saved she life
n tie
dlffcalt day
heavy say bio
JOY the sensation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-05

a party 20 this program. and friends
Of hts uro on record as saying that
rather than stand for the selection
of Eggon as his successor be would
decline the preferred membership
on the stats board % tax commits.
sianrrs
II Isn't necessary 20 discuss
Pete Smith. who wants "a b.
treasurer Mr. Smith "a the tna
ter parent OF numerous King county
office holders and can have most
anything from the county commits
sioners thar hla heart desires An
be has 90 DO Is 20 snap bis fingers
amd say hand II to me- and some
one hands Il right oul. no matter
what Il lg
And Pete wants 20 BE- county
treasurer righg now.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-05

A sneak thief entered The apaft-
ments OF Miss - IA Hanna IA af6
Spring ST. last niehl and carried off
small clock valued at &4a. Tho
thief used a pass key
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-05
ooss Is Likely.

NJ Cosefuve declined % give the
name ~ the man Who would likely
be- appointed 70 the supreme bench
10 nll tha vacancy which will be
caused by the failure 81 Milo A.
Root 10 qualify Il r. Understood
huwever. that ~ r G9se. ~ pome.
roy. the home town 81 Gov Cos
grove. Wiii secure the appointment
einhamuch ne father has not been
allowed n talk politics OF az Az
pointmenfs. I % not know inst what
Bic intentions are rrzardiuE the
various offices 90 be filled. aaid
AR CoaHIoFe. The few appoint.
menta that have already been an.
noancea wcrc determined upon
some time ngn presume that
whatever changes are 20 be- made
VIII have 70 await fathers complete
recovery and his final return 20
Washington
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-05

Howard g CoaEroYe. son ~ The
Governor elect. "a IN Seattle today
bus will return 70 Olympia this eve
ninE 10 take % BITS duties Is prl.
waite secretary 20 biz father.
= wlli remain A. private seere.
tsry Until uuch iimo a. the COVER
uor b able 20 return 20 Olympia
20 perform the duties 81 BE office
q q az ne goxernura request that
J arm a. act a. secretary Cor thla
period A. Huou aa possible ] viii
guit the office ard Wili establish
lnw offices. probably ia Seattle.
which hope to make my fature
home
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-05

Go any night sou win 70 the
corner Of Mestlake and Pike ST. and
you win find these Green Lake
trains crowded with from $50 to 800
passengers. AZ almost every block
they stop 10 let off passengers and
the Green Lake workingmen and
women are compelled to spend
almost twice as much time getting
home as they should.
IL something Is not done and
done quickly We will have a con-
dillon during the months Of the ex-
position that will bring disgrace 20
our fair city We must have addi-
iional ears or We wiz never be able
TO carry the people to and from tho
exposition We cannot afford to
allow present conditions to exist.
Every member OF the council knows
Thar what say "a true. and ! ask
that this motion be passed and that
our superintendent Of public utih-
lies get us the information we de-
sire.
President Gin called Councilman
Goddard TO the chair aud spoke TO
the motion.
There is no question, said Mr.
GIL but that the people Of Seattle
have a grievance Some Of the
troubles with the Seattle Electric
Co. can't be helped. but there is a
large part that can be helped The
passage oi this resolution will give
us an opportunity Of arriving az
something definite regarding the
.lImaIInn
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-05
VIII De rhsrs

Sir CoaFruve confirmed the IN.
formation contained Ia the above
dispatch frum Faao hobleH lie
expects Gov Cnagruvs tn Be In
Olympia en- the day the vote 81
last November is eansasaed By the
Legislature aud the election certii
Gates issued ~ which time the GOV.
sFuoF viii BE- lBauEufated
Upon Coy CosEfuveB departure
fer rnso RnhleH. Lieut. Gov Hay
will occupy the governors office
and viii act - governor until the
return " Gov Cosarorc Ia the
aufiua
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-05
Goes 10 Committee

The ordinance was referred to
the corporation committee and
passed unanimously by the council
Il Is expected that Mr. Bouillon's
report and the report of the cor
p0ration committee on the ordi.
nance will be returned TO the coun.
ell at It's meeting two weeks from
last night
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-05
They Never Will

Perhaps they do bring in
more cars. but they never bring
enough and never will SO long
as we sit by and allow them 10
do as they please. You will
notice. too. Mr.. President. that
all Of the latest cars OF the Sc
attic Electric Co. are built with
"a view 10 standing room and
not seating capacity.
"On the Green Lake line they
are operating trailers attached
10 the motor cars. which is di-
rectly in violation Of the ordin-
ance under which they operate.
Many months ago President
Furth made the promise that
as soon as the company could
secure motors thcse trailcrs
would be taken off and made
into motor cars. But no motors
have come vet and the trailers
are still running.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-05
viii Find Out

some days ago ! read I'm the
press a statement made by super
intcndont Bouillon that ne could
do nothing 10 remedy street car
conditions because the council re-
fused TO aid him with the necessary
legislation Let us find out II this
is So Ii we can lcglslate 10 the
end that the puhlic seeks. let MS
do SO, II our laws won't permit as,
let us organize a lobby and 90
the Legislature and procure tho
passage OF legislation enabling us
70 take hold OF this matter
"This ordinance presented tonight
win open up the matter and will
enable as 20 find out just whero
we are at ! want the resolution
70 pass SO that our superintendent
oi public utilities may report to us
and that we may know just how
and where the conditions which
cause complaint may be remedied."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-05
Meets With Favor.

Councilman Weaver and
President Hiram c. Gin Of the
council both addressed the
council in support 81 the mo-
tion and each OF them made
reference 20 the deplorable con-
dition Of street car traffic in
Seattle.
For a number OF years"
said Councilman Weaver. the
street cars Of Seattle have been
overcrowded. and instead II
showing any improvement, con-
ditions have gradually been
growing worse Always we are
told BY the Seattle Electric Co,
when complaint is made. that
they realize they have not cars
enough but that more are COM
.fFaeF
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-05
STARS ORDINANCE IS
IN COUNCILS HANDS
IT'S UP TO PEOPLES
SERVANTS TO
PASS 1T.
The Matter Is Referred
to the Regular
Committee.

William II. Weaver. coun.
Gilman from the Eleventh
ward, last night introduced at
the meeting OF the city council
The Stars ordinance for the
prevention Of the overcrowd-
ing Of street cars.
In presenting IL, Council
man Weaver moved that the
corporation committee, to
whom the ordinance was refer
red, be instructed to secure
from Superintendent Of Public
Utilities Bouillon a report upon
the conditions Of street car
traffic in Seattle, this report to
be transmitted to the council
with the committees report
upon the ordinance.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-05
FOR TWO WEEKS

me Star $ street car ordinance Will be with
council committee. See yoISr councilman in tn,
meantime and tell him what you think.
Evening star., 1909-01-25
Jack Binns, Wireless Man,
Is EuIogized in Congress

Pausing for moment in ITS legislative
activities. the House Of Representatives
today listened to a eulogy of John R.
Binns, the Marconi operator aboard the
transatlantic liner Republic, who re-
mained at his post until the ship went
down, following her collision Saturday
with the Florida
Mr.. Boutell of Illinois was given unani-
nous consent to address the House ION
a matter Of public interest"
After referring to the collision Mr.
Boutell. amid loud applause. said that
throughout the whole critical period
there was one silent actor in the trag-
edy whose name should be immortalized." :"
He specifically mentioned Binns by name
In conclusion he said:
.'Binns has given the world a splendid
Illustration of the heroism that dwells in
many who are doing the quiet, unnoticed
tasks of life. Is X not an inspiration for
all of us to feel that there are heroes for
every emergency and that in human life
no danger is so great that some Jack
Binns is not ready to face it?'
Evening star., 1909-01-25
he Republic which was taken in over the

the Republic which was taken in over the
bow.
The captain of the Gresham offered 10
tow the Republic or to stand by and pick
up the crew if anything happened. Al
the same time the British passenger
steamer sent two lines aboard over the
starhoard quarter to assist in steering
the Republic.
THE little feet started up at l2:3o
o'clock 'rhe Republic proved unman-
agea BILE however. and could not ne
steered. a.; the northeast wind continually
swung her around.
The captain of the Gresham tlleo 10
head north-northwest but only did a ut
tie better than westerly. ut ! pm. the
derelict destroyer Seneca arrived ana took
line aItead of the Gresham.
Evening star., 1909-01-25
Seneca on Way to New York
With SeaIby and His Crew

NENEMSHA BIGHT, Island of Mar
thas Vineyard. Mass. January 90
capt. Sealby and fifty members of the
crew of the Republic were transferred to
the dereiict destroyer Seneca off Vine
yard sound lightship at o'clock today
An hour later the Seneca started for
New York
The information was gained from the
captain of the revenue cutter Mohawk
which today was found TO be the vessel
which anchored off Gayhead last night
and was repor ed TO be the Gresham
Capt Landry of the Mohawk stated
that after leaving New Bedford yester-
day morning he steamed directly for
Nantucket lghtship. and was within fif-
teen miles of that vessel last night when
he received a wireless dispatch from
the derelict destroyer Seneca that the
Republic. which the Seneca had been
towing, had sunk nine miles south by
'dSt of the lightship.
The Mohawk was ordered 10 return
tot Menemsha Blight and to be in readi-
ness TO assist in taking off the Gresham
a portion of the crew of the Republic in
rase there was not room enough on
board the Seneca for their accommoda-
zion.
During the night Capt Sealbv was
heard 10 send message TO the agents
of the line in New York stating that he
"ds 'ot iJuieu ana tnat Ee had been
picked up from grating after the Re-
public sank.
The Seneca and the Gresham steamed
mp through comparatively calm water in
the vicinity of the Vineyard sound light
ship. ten miles to the northwest of Cav
head. There Capt Sealby and his yolnn
teer crew of fifty men were transferred to
the Seneca.
Ihe transfer was made about \ a m
TO-DAY. IN thick fog. An hour later the
- oil.
stedInlhS IN the direction of New York
while the Gresham began threading her
way through the fog up Vineyard sound
toward Woods Hole
II is expected the Seneca will arrive in
Vow York late tonight with Capt Sealbv
and his men.
ne captain Of the Seneca is Capt w
T. Reynolds. who was Washington hoy
and a graduate of the Central IIipb
school in the class of IS
Evening star., 1909-01-25
'hatever to be sent regarding the colli-

whatever to be sent regarding the colli-
sion.
The Republic was settling in the water
when last seen-1O o'clock this morning
but then did not seem to be necessarily
doomed. The Florida will proceed to New
York under her own steam. with the
Romanic standing by for emergencies.
Wounded Man on Florida.
Mr.. Lynch, with a broken leg. remains
on the Florida, the pain of removal being
too great.
The passengers baggage was left on the
Republic. Barring a general mourning
for lost clothes. everybody is in good
spirits as the ship nears New York.
Both ships were in luck to have the Ac-
cident in smooth sea, a remarkably mild
day for this time of the year. Also it was
good to have that wireless at hand, 9TH
erwise it would have been a terrible
calamity.
Evening star., 1909-01-25

rescue Capt. Sealby and his small volun-
teer crew that stood by the vessel as long
as there was a chance to save her. Bril-
liant and gallant efforts by the Gresham
boats crew did the work and all were
safely picked up.
Capt Sealby and his mate were found
clinging to a grating with the captain all
but exhausted.
The Republic. when the end came
wont doUn rather suddenly Those
aboard had to swim or take to floating
articles to keep from drowning.
The Republic went down stern first.
Capt Sealby and his men were cared for
in the Gresham's wardroom and seemed
to be in good condition, despite their
thrilling and trying experiences of the
last fOrty-eight hours.