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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-04-27
EVA WRITES TO MAY

Dear friend May Meyer:
I received your pretty card at Val
entine day and am sorry | did not
answer it. had letter written to you
to give to the Courier, but lost 1t.
somehow or other. You asked me on
your card IL / remem bsred you'll do
not think I had ever heard of you be-
fore. Do you ever write to the
Courier? l have written a number OF
letters. l have won either three or four
prizes. do not know which. am glad,
you thought my story was good. I try
to make them as interesting as can,
for / know like to read interesting
stories and believe everybody else
does.
1t has been such long and cold ].
winter that hope It stays warm now,
. Have you heard from many of the
Juniors? You are the first. one ever
heard from and you can imagine how
glad was to hear from you i wish
some more Juniors would send me
postal or letter for just love to re-
.ceive them. do believe most anyone
would
take books from the library, and
have dandy book. The book 90,
was really for my little sister This
name Of It was Little Marjory's Lovs
Story" 1t was no love story, as an~
one would think by it's title. bur 4
story which told about the love .cy
her little brother who was SO unkind
to her. Marjory's mother and father
were dead and she lived with friend.
Gerald, her little brother, after hor
father and mother died, grew to 10
really larger than herself. Gerald grew
to be great singer One day man
came to take Gerald away to a great
city to sing. Marjorie thought Gerald
would be brought back some day. lsus
days passed on, and years passed on,
till Marjorie thought Gerald had for
gotten her. One day she heard there
was to be great singer at the church
Christmas at midnight mass. She
knew 1t was Gerald. She was deter
mined to hear him. She toiled away to
the big city. When she. got there the
mass was just beginning. She hid In
a corner so no one could see her. She
heard Gerald sing. When the mass
was over she waited outside to see
him. Soon she heard his merry voice.
All her strength had left her. Gerald"
she whispered. But he Just turned and
looked at her. He recognized her.
Then he cried "A beggar. a beggar."
and walked on. That night he had
haunting dreams about her. He
thought he would 20 to church tha
next morning and find her there. He
did find her there, hut not as he had
ever seen her before. Little Marjorie
had died on the cold steps. Do you not
think that is nice story from just
what I have told?
AS my letter is now very long had
better close or else they will not print
It. Hoping to hear from you in return,
Your friend,
Eva Wood, aged H.
419 Chester avenue, Ottumwa, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-04-27
HENRY WRITES OF HIS MUscA.
TINE TRIP.

4 3
Dear Editor:-This is my first story
to the Junior. thought I would
write a story about my trip to Musca-
tine last unJe.
The old soldiers from all over Iowa
met in Muscatine where they held
their reunion. got there in the ev-
ening.
The streets were decorated with
flags and bunting. Grandma took me
down the next morning to see the pa
rade. 1t was two miles long. My
grandpa is G.. A. R. man. He was
in the parade and he stood the march
fine. 1t was the most beautiful sight
ever saw.
Well as my story is getting long |
will close with many thanks for the
beautiful valentine received from the
Courier Junior.
Henry Messett,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-04-27
937 West Second St., Ottumwa
MABEL HAS BEEN SICK.

b. .
Dear Editor:-I thought ! would
write as have not written for some
time. like to read the Junior page.
Our school is out now. We were
going to have program but we did
not have school the last week on &C.
count of the snow, so we did not have
it.
have been sick a good bit and could
not go to school part Of the time.
sit by myself. My teachers name
was Miss Cain liked her very
much. study reading, arithmetic,
writing, geography, physiology, and
spelling.
For pets we have five cats. have
two .b96thers and two sisters. will
close for this time.
Mabel Miller. Age II.
Charlton, Iowa, Route No. 3.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-04-27
MARION WRITES OF HER TRIP
ABROAD.

High mountains on all sides covered
with dark green pine forests, the WI
lage lying at the foot and the river
rushing softly through. Every foot OF
ground here Is historical. We saw tour
lists starting out on foot in the morning
for the mountains with their knapsacks
strapped on their backs Men wore
heavy soled shoes. short pants, wooden
stockings and carried a heavy noun
tain staff. 1t was grand to hear them
sing as they started out in the noun
tins, their voices echoing through the
forests. We had many nice stroll
here. loved to rest on the large stones
by the water, and play with the peb-
bles and feed the swans We visited
Count Of Schwartzburg. This castle has
for eight centuries been the ancestral
home Of the princes Of Schwartzburg
Rudolstadt. It was interesting to see the
old armour and weapons used and
worn by princes and soldiers In the
early centuries dating back one thou
sand years. We saw the old royal hats
made three hundred years ago Of black
silk and gold beads, made by the prin-'
cess own hands which we're presented
to the prince after some heroic act OF
bravery. The walls and foundation of
this building are still in good condition.
The roads are all paved with rock or
cement and benches along the road
side for the wanderers to rest. Every
body enjoys walking here. One early
morning as we were out for q walk we
met the Grand Duchess Of Mechlinburg
Schwerin (mother- In law OF the queen
OF Holland) and the Countess OF
Schwartzburg out for drive In their
fine carriage. Many visitors were at the
castle on account OF the princess
birthday. We were sorry to leave this
beautiful spot. Our next place OF inter-
est was at Weimer, the capital OF the
grand duchy Of SAKE Weimar. 1t is
situated on the lin river and has be-
come classic ground. 1t was for fifty
years the home Of the great poet
Goethe, and Schiller spent the last four
house there are many art treasures and
beautiful paintings. In the library we
went up and down the winding stair
way made by q prisoner three hundred
years ago. Cut out of an oak tree three
thousand years old. there Is not a single
nail in it. Goethe went up and down
this stairway fifty years. I had the
great pleasuring of seeing the interior
of the castle. On entering we had to put
on felt slippersNso as not to mar the
beautiful inlaid floor. I can hardly de-
scribe in words the beauty of these
rooms. The walls were covered with
satin damask and gold furniture to
match. One picture in the castle that In
terested me very much was made OF
little stones, and it took fifteen years
to make it. There were many other
things I saw but it is impossible to
tell all. We left Weimar for Berlin. We
had just short visit with my grand
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-04-27
VERTA ANNIE NEW JUNIOR.

Dear Juniors:
am little girl 8 years old. go to
school at Round Point. My teachers
name is Mrs. Nellie B. Phelps. / like
my teacher fine. We moved here from
Illinois year ago.
We like our new home fine.
like to read the letters in the Cour-
Ter Junior.
This is my first letter to the Courier
Junior. thought I would like to see my
name in the paper, too.
/ am in the fourth reader. My de-
pertinent card was 81.
r Veta Annie Hinkler,
Ottumwa, Iowa.
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OPAL WRITES TO NELLIE.

Miss Nellie Wilson,
Hedrick, Iowa.
Dear Nellie:-As have not heard
from you for a long time, thought
would write to you and let the Junior
editor publish it in the Junior page.
Well, how are you? hope you like
your new home. Are you getting your
things mostly unpacked? When are
you coming over? When is your birth
day? Mine is the 20 Of April. Who
is your teacher? Mine is Bernice
Brady. My grandpa's birthday Is the
Bird of March. He will be 70 years
old. It is showing today. We
one Sunday and we could have three
days Of school.
Opal Locke, Age 10.
Hedrick, Iowa, Route No.. /.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-04-27
the stay-at-Home Lady's door, and she

the Stay-at-Home Lady's door, and she
went inside.
Everything looked very dark and
cool, and there was most unpleasant
odor of medicine There lay the lady
herself, all wrapped up In blankets
and looking, OH so uncomfortable.
The little Observation-Disclosures
tiptoed over to the bed and looked
down at the lady.
II am so sorry that you are sick, y
she said. Il wish you just could come
as far as your door and look out, and
see what beautiful day it is. You
can smell bonfires and apples. The
smell comes all the way to this nice
street from the country. And the sun
Is shining. SO bright. Just look. poor
sick lady"
AS she spoke, the little girl-with-the-
laughing-eyes ran over to the window
and pulled UP the share, letting in the
sun Until it flooded every corner Of the
dark room.
The stay-at-Home lady suddenly sat
up in bed. She smiled, too, and her
cheeks grew pretty and pink.
THANK you, so much. little girl,
sue Sald. mat was just WndC
needed, little sunshine to make me
feel quite well. Perhaps tomorrow
shall! feel like going outside for few
minutes. Shall I see you. little girl,
If I go out on the doorstep?"
ooh, yes!" cried the little girl-with-
the-laughing-eyes. You'll see me rem
ming up here every single day.
Goodbye, I've got horse waiting
for me outside" she called back as she
ran out of the house and united the
boy, and together they raced and ran
down the street again.
What funny eyes you have, girl, ;"
said the boy at once when they stopped
for breath. "They twinkle so, you
know, and they seem to make me feel
like playing, and make other people
laugh and sick people better"
20 they?" questioned the little girl
wonderingly. But your eyes twinkle,
too, boy" WI.
81 guess it must be catching" said
the boy as he kicked up his heels and
cantered on again. s. 2
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-04-27
HENRY's ADVENTURE.

Once there was little boy whose
name was Henry. He lived with his
father and mother and brother Carl,
near q thick woods. One day he Vent
out into the woods. When he got
about through the. woods he thought
he would go home. He looked
around to find a path, but could not
find path Of any kind.
He didn't know which way his home
was from the place he was at. so ne
walked in one direction for quite q
while when he came to creek, which
he never remembered seeing before.
There were lots of flowers growing
on the sides Of the banks.
Henry was picking boquet and
wondering how he could get nome
when he saw boat coming up the
stream. It was q neighbor, Mr..
Brown, and his son George. Mr..
Brown asked Henry how he happened
to be. there, and Henry said that ne
was lost in the woods and wanted 10
know the way home. Mr.. Brown told
him to jump into the boat. Then ne
took Henry up the stream for about
half a mile when he stopped and
helped him out of the boat.
Henry saw that he was in a green
meadow. Mr.. Brown told him to go
straight across the field and he would
come to the road which led to his
home.
He ran all of the way and In ten
minutes he was in his own yard
again. lit was just. supper time and
his mother was calling for him. At
the supper table he told his story, and
said he never would go so far into
the woods again. j..
Ralph Hickey, Age 8.
Lucas, Iowa, Route No. l.
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GLADYS BIRTHDAY Is IN DECEM-
Der,

Dear Editor:-I will try and write
again as this Is the second time
have written to the Junior. nave
one brother and one sister. Their
names are Marie and Melvin. ~ :
For pets I have dog and cat. !
call them Bowser and Pussy.
am eleven years old. My birthday
Is December IS.
would like to receive some post
cards from some of the Juniors.
Gladys Weber, Age IL.
Stockport, Ia, Route NO. ..
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-04-27
SEVEN RULES FOR THE JUNIORS.

1. Use one side of the paper only.
Write neatly and legibly, using
ink or q sharp lead pencil.
8. Always sign your name IN full and
state your age.
1. Number your pages.
8. Do not copy stories or poetry and
send us as your own work.
6. Always state choice OF pre-
on a separate piece OF paper, Win
name and address In full.
Z. Address the envelope to Editor
Courier Junior, Ottumwa, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-04-27
ow. take only four. studies besides

now. take only four studies besides
chorus
am very sorry that you were too
sick to 60 to school last week
hope you will be better soon TOR II 10
not at all pleasant to miss scnool
assure you.
You certainly are rich In brotners
and sisters. l have three sisters.
You said you were five feet tall.
am three inches taller.
You wrote me q nice long letter SO
will write a losg one In return.
was writing to the Courier Junior 80
l am writing you few lines. ! VIII
have to write to Elva HUFFMAN, Hen.
rietta Plaster and Leona Vest soon.
Vida Wahl, Age IA.
90 East Sherman st., Ottumwa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-04-27

went to st. Louis 70 visit my cousin
Her name is Myfne Lotto. My cou-
sin lives on Bell avenue.
After that we went to Keokuk. We
stayed at the Grand hotel.
have sister and brother. They
stayed at home while we were at
Keokuk. We went to the 10-cent store
and got each one present.
Since my letter is getting too long
will close.
Lovingly yours, =
Luella Wood, age g.
Moulton, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-04-27

mother before homeward bound On
Sept. II we set sail for America. On
the homeward trip the weather was
fine. After leaving New York we went
to Buffalo and visited Niagara Falls.
While we were In New York we walk
ed across the Brooklyn bridge. From
Buffalo we went to Rochester. There
my papa visited some OF the largest
shoe factories in the country. From
Rochester we went to Chicago and
from there home.
Marion Daniel, age 10,
500 N. Market ST., Ottumwa, Iowa.
The End
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-04-27
THE COURIER JUNIOR
pubilshsd BY IA
THE COURIER PRINTING CO.
oTTUMWA IOWA.
saAT,LoA DEvgREAUN
EDIroh
NEW CONTEST NEXT WEEK.

Dear Juniors: Next week We Will
announce another big contest. We Will
also publish the winners name IN the
contest Just closed, "The greatest
people OF my state" also the stories.
We want the Juniors to write some
short stories on the following sub
jects II they do not care to write let
tiers, and the writer's of the ten BEST
will each receive surprise prize. The
subjects follow:
BIG SISTER,.
NY PARTY.
ALlTTLE PHILOSOPHER.
MY FRIEND ELIZABETH.
These stories must be short. The
contest opens today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-04-27
ESTES FIRST LETTER.

Dear Editor:
This Is my first letter to the Courier
Junior. l am seven years old. go to
school every day. Our school has closed
for the summer.
| have seven brothers and sisters
Their names are Hazel, Marie, Dorthy.
Raymond, Delno, Russell and Murl
I had cat but the dogs killed it,
My friends are Richard Hughes.
Henry Huxford, Harold Fisher, Joe
-Sedlock, Johnny Sedlock
Este Morgan,
Bear Creek. Ia, Box &c.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-04-27
The Little Girl
With Laughing
Eyes

It was the dullest, oldest, grayest
street that you can possibly imagine
All the red houses had their red paint
washed of by the rain Many of the
green blinds had had their shutters
blown OF by the wind. Some Of the
chimneys had had their bricks turn
bled In because of age.
All the people who lived on the
street were dull and old and gray, too
There was Mr.. Jeremy Fisher WHO
kent the shoe store and never busted
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-04-27
MYTRIP.

Dear Courier thought would
tell you about my trip.
I went with my aunt We went to
Montrose to visit another aunt and
uncle
/ had nice time. We spent one aft
ernoon at the bluff, then that night az
IL o'clock we went to st. Louis. When
we reached st. Louis at the depot we
could hear the newsboys calling. l
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-04-27
Still SEND POST CARDS.

We want the Juniors to continue to
write letters to the Junior and to one
another through the Junior page. we
have some splendid stories TO-DAY: we
will send out post cards TO all the
writer's whenever their letters or
stories appear.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-04-27

play. .,.
We have ten horses, four pigs and
one COW. We have about seventy-f1ve
chickens and three snow white turkeys.
have two dogs Their names are Pat
and Queen. PAY will run and jump and
bark.
~ Harold L. Berry, age 10,
... Abba, Iowa. 3.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-04-27
WANT PROPER ADDRESSES.

We want Hazel Kiterman, Evelyn
Bequeath, EIildred Dornell and Cain
arine Swarts to send us their 40.
dresses. We have their prizes an
wrapped up and ready to address.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-04-27
NOW & LAY NE DOWN TO SLEEP

nav WAS done. and 4 was sitting t2'
Dreaming in the fading light
when i heard q soft voice tell me:
Mamma. me is tired tonight;
Me is tired Of all day playin'-
Put my soldiers all away;
Tell the pussy at mes sleepy
put tomorrow me will play"
IN nv lap he climbed and nestled,
laid his head upon my breast, -
Said he loved his small gray pussy
\ Hut he loved his mamma best.
Then sang a bylo-baby,
Gave him to the angels keep
And hA went to dreamland saying,
"Now I lay me down 10 sleep.
~Now I lay me down to Sleep
Said the baby on my knee; ;.
"Pray the Lord my soul to keep
He repeated after me:
"Should die before wake,
Little eyes were closing fast,
.pray the Lord my soul to take"
said the little boy at last.
Inst a week and was kneeling,
Stricken. in the fading light
When I heard faint voice whisper:
"Namma, me Is tired tonight;
Me is tired Of all day sleepin
An me wants little play;
Rring nv soldiers an the pussy
Don't you let her run away
On the bed lined the soldiers,
Pussy marching at their head,
Hut-"Tate 'em down until tomorrow,
Mes too tired tonight" he said. =
Then clasped my one loved darling,
Watched the shadows slowly deep,
And felt the hot tears blind me
A he laid him down to sleep.
Nov I lay me down. to Sleep"
Said the baby on my breast;
"Pray the Lord my soul to keep"
Az he slowly sank to rest;
"Should die before wake"
Little eyes were closing fast.
spray the Lord my soul to take"
Faltered( little lips at last "
on the hearth through many years,
Staunch and steadfast for my sake,
Soldiers still await the morning
When their captain shall awake.
Pussy. old and blind and lame,
Sits beside me while weep
For the little boy who said:
sNow I lay me down to Sleep"
Katherine Dangerfield.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-04-27
LEo's DOG.

Dear Juniors:
] have never written to the Courier
Junior. I will write about my dog.
His name is Fido. His color is yellow
and he is a fine hunting dog. He hunts
rabbits and squirrels and all kinds Of
game.
like post cards very much
Leo oswald, age 10.
Richland, Iowa.
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VIDA WRITES TO LOIS.

Miss Lois Griffin,
Abba, Iowa, Route No. z.
Dear Junior Friend:-I was GER
tainly glad to receive your most vel
come and interesting letter.
You asked me what school went
to. &c to the Ottumwa high school
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-04-27
HAROLD LIVES ON FAIR GROUNDS

Dear Editor:
thought would write short letter.
grade. / live on the Abba fair grounds.
1t is big place and plenty of room to-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-04-27
RALPH WILL GO TO scHoc
NEXT YEAR.

Dear Junior: have never written
before. am four years old. My birth
day is Aug 9. l will go to school
next year. have a little dog. His
name is Fritz.
Ralph Hallett Brown,
Ottumwa, Ia, r. r. No. 8.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-04-27
LucY's DOG.

Once upon. a time there was a little
girl named Lucy. Her mamma died and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-18

planning that tourists can spend q
good part Of the summer In the
Northwest and have something big
doing all the time. other city
carniyals are scheduled also, so
that the full list includes;
Portland Rose Festival. June 10
Is.
Tacoma Montemsra Festo, June
30-July 4.
Seattle Potlatch. Julp 1915.
BeIlIngham Marathon to top OF
Mt Baker, July 1896.
Vancouver. y. C.. Fair. Aug. 10
IL. Yakima State Fair. September
1928.
Pendletae, Ore, Cattle roplng
contests, September 1928.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-18
csrpashls Won't Reply.

NEW YORK. April tS.--No news
can yet be obtained from the
Cunardcr Carpathia. with the res
cued Titanic passengers aboard. ac-
cording 10 the scout cruiser Salem.
sent out by President Taft, which
today sent the following wireless
20 the Brooklyn navy yard:
Can get no information from the
Carpathia OF any kind. although we
are within easy radio communica.
ton with her Sometimes she
acknowledges our call. but she will
not admit the receipt OF our mes
sages or make any reply TO them.
cannot believe that she has failed
To understand the messages. She
is within easy range Of the torpedo
station. so the Salem will 90 TO
Bradford this afternoon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-18
WILL MAKE J.
BRUCE |SMAY
TELL STORY

NY tstted rrr.s t~a~~d Ntr~b
WASHINGTON, April IA.
Bruce ismay. managing director Of
the White Star line. will tell the
story Of the Titanic disaster IL the
United States government can
make him do u.
This much was made certain to-
day following a lengthy conference
between President Taft and Sen
a,or Smith Of Michigan, chairman
OF the senate subcommittee on
commerce appointed to probe the
disaster. Accompanied by Sergeant
NJ Arms Rsnsoell Of the senate and
Supervising inspector uhler OF the
steamboat inspection service. the
subcommittee left for New York
this afternoon with orders TO start
the Titanic inquiry Immediately.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-18
DESPONDENT,
HE COMMITS
SUICIDE

Despondent over hls failure to
secure work In the city. Cyrus
BAN. aged S.. committed suicide
some time last night In room In
the Y. NJ. c. A. by drinking a dore
OF carbolic acid. His body was
discovered this morning. The bot.
tie was found broken near his side
on the bed. A note addressed 10
a. =. Story. employment secretary
OF the association. was found In his
coat pocket. In which he intimatcd
that he had a wife and family in
the city.
Ball wen; 10 the Y. NJ G. a. Tues
day night. asking for cheap room.
stating that he WAS out of job.
Yesterday morning he asked Story
for position but the latter had
nothing open for him at that time.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-18

I've hontemara Tiger. the Pot
Dug and the Portland rose are
'''s down together
y 'he people who know the
W. se rivalry that has always ex-
~ w between Seattle, Portland
~. ~ tacoma, this IL az strange
dung az the traditional stunt
se hon and the lamb.
~ -f'pFeted II means that each
~, ! Giving a carnival this sum
~, ana that instead OF each city
! s.,ng the others. each Is going
X ~'s Ior the other fellows show.
~. sae literature going out All
= ne country each city ia lisf-
" 'hsee attractions. They are
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-18
TERRIBLE SCENES AT DOCKS

NEW YORK April ls-The Wall ST. news bureau to-
DAY posted copy OF message puporng have
eeVed from Captain Rostron Of the Carpatha by wireless to-
Highland Point declaring that from the Ti-
anc except those board the Carpaiha that OF these
survivors 100 are in the ships hospital
The message further that the body of Col John
Jacob Astor not aboard the Carpatha and that Mrs Asor
is dangerously i'll.
Two hundred of the Titancs Sailors their quar-
the time of the accident crushed DEATH the mes
sage The vessel in darkness minutes after
the crash.