New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-18
ITALY'S DEATH
LIST GROWING
LARGER DAILY
Earthquake Victims in the
AbruZZi Alone Put
at 10000.
TORN MOUNTAINS
DESTROY VILLAGES
Rescue Work Hampercd
by StOrm-New TremOrs
Add to Terror.

huu 10 error.
Rome Jan. l.. Detailed reports re-
ccived in the capital regarding Italy,
earthquake disaster increase rathe-
than diminish the appalling list Of dead
and the enormous property loss
Eleven more earthquake shocks were
registered in the stricken district to
day.
The "Messagero," after making 70
careful computation OF all the figures r.
has been able 20 gather from the dis
tr,cts and villages hitherto ISOLATED.
announces that the number Of dead
and injured in the Abruzzi alone is
10000. without including the Sora dis
trict.
San Atoiio mas 200 dead and 800 in
iured. Morino l.50O dead, Canistro 600
injured, Ceryaro 300 victims. Borgo 80
dead and Nallerovctc 1890. At Civi
tella Bovc,o almost the entire popu.a-
'ion escaped. becaused they were work
ing in the fields when the shock oc-
CURED
Frantic appeals for help have been
received from Petrelialiri, 5000 feet
leh on Mount Arungo. eight miles
from TagIiacozzo. The village was
almost destroyed and the survivors say
they are perishinr Of cold and hunger.
In the highway near Ortucchio the
Garth has opened, causing an immense
pit flied with water, the depth of
which is unknown.
Earthquake Cracked Mountains.
The terrific force OF the earthquake
cracked the mountains near Luco.
huge pieces of rock. each OF which
weighed several tons. rolled down the
hillside. burying the cottages Of peas
ants. killing cattle and obstructing the
roads. Mont Pzzodeta. 6,i5O feet
high. between Balsorano and Roea-
cerro. ves cut into two parts by an
immense hssure which Is visible at q
great distance.
TIE Duke OF the Abruzzi is continu-
ing the distribution Of relief IN the
earthduake zone. He goes from place
20 place without escort, refusing even
20 allow his friends 20 know where ne
is. In many places he organized the
rescue work and left without the sur
vivors having any idea who ne was.
The government has Appropriated
81 .0O0.0 10 relieve suffering.
Severe winter weather has added 20
the misery Of the survivors. many OF
whom are without shelter OF any
kind. Urgent appeals for food are
coming from many places.
Most Of the dead al Ortuochlo are
women snd children. who were buried
under the ruins OF a church. when al
terward took ire from small earthen
braziers which women carry TO keep
tbem warm. Many OF those buried
were burned alive. despite frantic ei-
forts made by survivors 20 save them.
Relief Work by Americans.
Reports have been received here Of
the excellent work done by relief
expedition organized by the American
Baptist Church and led By DR.. whit
ing Hill. Help wes sent to remote
spots which were difficult to reach. A
large quantity Of provisions was DIS
trlbuted NJ Celano, where the popula-
tion was destitute.
King Victor Emmanuel has donated
SEQ 600 for the relief of the children
abandoned or made orphans IN conse-
ouence Of the earthquake.
The Anglo-American nursing home
here has been assigned for use by those
injured in the earthquake, OF whom
many have been brought TO Rome.
The earth shook again to-day a.
Avezzano for about ten seconds. Inc
ehock occurred at 2:l0 a. m. and con
sisted of gentle. rocking movement
The people left their shelters and gain
cred in the streets. where they re-
mained. fearing 10 return.
'Il Messagero." commenting on ar
ticles appearing in the Austrian news
naners 10 the effect that Italy cannot
rount on international aid, a. At the
time Of the Messins earthquake, says
that the kingdom is proud 20 put INTO
,rectice the motto OF the great King
Victor Emmanuel. "Italy ia sufficient
unto herself" which, the paper ADDS,
she NAV soon demonstrate on the held
Of honor and glory, when the moment
comes 70 protect her rights.
fpr Wireless % The Tribune. via fouisnu's y -
Rome. Jan. 1.-THE death roll from
the earthquake has increased. ne
number now mentioned Is thirty thou-
sand killed. and il Is feared tnls ls
rrder-estimated Another increase in
extent Of the earthquake area mas oeeh
dclimited. but the truth appears 10 Dc
that neither the number OF persons
t,llod outright nor the number OF
towns and villages destroyed is ye'
kroVu accurately. Estimates are ap-
proXimate and certalnIy not eNae
gerated. t. t.,.-
ishlv irving 20 feed all the starving
survivors. attending the injured ana
rescuinc victims VINO are siill allVe
under the ruins Of their homes. me
work OF burying thousands OF badly
crushed bodies is in itself great task
and in has been hampered By almost
unsurmountable difficulties. While IN
evitable delays are criticised and the
apparent disorganizstion and confusion
are deplored. praise and admiration
are forgotten Fifty thousand soldiers
are going almost without food IN order
that they may give theIr ratlons 70 the
starving, and they have been worKing
day and night since Wednesday Ill.
The ruins OF Avezzano are silent.
Throughout the long day after the dit-
aster the ruins echoed and re-eenoed
with heart-rending cries Of those ap-
pealing for help from beneath the
wreckage. Most pitiful we're the shrill
infant voices which mingled with the
wsilings OF women and lamentations
of men. II was like one great suoter.
ranean voice. hopeless, sobblng and
calling dear ones by name.
This great call for succor was hesrd
r.,i,s swsv. where the hrst rescue
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