'A resident named Mrs. Robson, who jumped from the fourth floor to the street, was killed instant an ously. Her husband, Mr.
James Robson, Assistant Nav:
Store Officer, is missing and his body has not yet been recovered. Mr. and Mrs, Robson only arrived in the Colony from London la year, American seaman named Kish, belonging to the United States cruiser Memphis, jumped off from one of the upper floors into a sheet] which had been spread out by firemen and spectators but missed it and fell into the road, being killed instantaneously.
Another seaman named Andrew Piceioli, who made a similar attempt, had his back broken and had to bre taken to hospital. His condition is very serious.
A Petty-Officer named Phillips, belonging to the U. 8. 8. Asheville, would not take the jump. Knotting two sheets together, he tied an end to a pillar on one of the verandahs and let himself down until he reached the Fire Brigade Indder, from which he climbed down safely to the ground, Chisese coolie who jumped from one of the upper storeys was also killed.
A Frenchman named P. Bailie is dead,
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