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84 Telescope was felt by those above for the fate of the unfortunate men below. Fortunately, the forward hatch was open, and towards this the two men had presence of mind enough left to crawl, and were drawn up to the deck, more dead than alive. Their appearance when taken out was terrible to look upon. The skin from their faces, arms and bodies rolled off in great flakes and strewed the deck, presenting a sickening spectacle. The Captain's flesh in many parts of his body is literally par boiled. There is not an inch on the body of either man that is not literally scalded. The unfortunate men were conveyed as soon as possible to the Dry Dock Saloon, where their injuries were attended to by Drs. Cobb and Brodie, who labored long and humanely to alleviate their sufferings. The fireman was removed to the Marine Hospital as soon as his wounds were dressed. The Captain now lies in an insensible condition, his injuries being too great to permit of his removal. One reporter was informed by the medical attendants that they do not consider it possible he can live. His name is Morrison, and his wife and family reside in Ontonagon. The fireman's name is Marr, and is, we believe an unmarried man. The Engineer, Jas. Kelley, was engaged in tightening up the bolts in a steam pipe in his room at the time of the explosion. He too, was badly scalded about the hands and face but not seriously. The destruction of property by the explosion is not so great as might be expected, and was confined to the hold. The sheet iron roofing was torn to shreads, and driven with great violence against the bow of the boat. A quantity of coal which was lying near the boiler was scattered in every direction. Many pieces of large size were blown through the hatchway and out into the river. The boat was comparatively uninjured. She is owned by the firm of Willard & Co., (Wm. Willard and James Mercer) of Ontonagon. Pet Free Press. Sep.29. THE ACCIDENT TO THE SENECA CONFIRMED The heart rending accident to the steam tug SENECA, is confirmed, full particulars of which are given elsewhere. Captain Morrison and fireman Marr died a few hours after the casualty. A private letter from Detroit says the portion of the boiler that gave way was of new iron, and it probably occurred from imperfection in the ipaterial though the best of Wyandotte was selected. A well known Great Lakes author, historian, friend and member of the Institute, Frank Barcus, died on April 19, following a long illness. He was 65 years of age. Frank was born in Milwaukee and came to Detroit with his family when quite young. He was never far from the Great Lakes, with the exception of a year spent in the Soviet Union as a Supervising architect for Albert Kahn. His talents found wide expression, for he authored two books and a map. His first book was a sketchpad of drawings of the Detroit scene. Most well known to Lakes students and buffs is his latest published work "Freshwater Fury", which deals with the great storm of 1913. His Historical Chart of the Great Lakes region is published and distributed by the Michigan State Historical Commission. He was also a member of the American Institute of Architects, and the Algonquin Club. He will be greatly missed.