before his eyes.

"Immediately he dived into the water and commenced a frantic search for
her. But in vain. Boat after boat endeavored to take him aboard, but he
refused to give up, continuing to swim for nearly three hours until
even his great strength of body and mind gave out and he was hauled
unconscious into a passing boat and brought aboard the Carpathia. The
doctor gives little hope of his recovery.

"There were, I understand, twelve newly married couples aboard the big
ship. The twelve brides have been saved, but of the husbands all but one
have perished. That one would not have been here, had he not been urged
to assist in manning a life-boat. Think of the self-sacrifice of these
eleven heroes, who stood on the doomed vessel and parted from their
brides forever, knowing full well that a few brief minutes would end all
things for themselves.

"Many similar pathetic incidents could be related. Sad-eyed women roam
aimlessly about the ship still looking vainly for husband, brother
or father. To comfort them is impossible. All human efforts are being
exerted on their behalf. Their material needs are satisfied in every
way. But who can cure a broken heart?

SAVED HER POMERANIAN

"One of the earliest boats to arrive was seen to contain a woman
tenderly clasping a pet Pomeranian. When assisted to the rope ladder and
while the rope was being fastened around her she emphatically refused to
give up for a second the dog which was evidently so much to her. He is
now receiving as careful and tender attention as his mistress.

"A survivor informs me that there was on the ship a lady who was taking
out a huge great Dane dog. When the boats were rapidly filling she
appeared on deck with her canine companion and sadly entreated that he
should be taken off with her. It was impossible. Human lives, those of
women and children, were the first consideration. She was urged to seize
the opportunity to save her own life and leave the dog. She refused to
desert him and, I understand, sacrificed her life with him.

"One elderly lady was bewailing to a steward that she had lost
everything. He indignantly replied that she should thank God her life
was spared, never mind her replaceable property. The reply was pathetic:

"'I have lost everything--my husband,' and she broke into
uncontrollable grief.

FOUR BOATS ADRIFT HE SAYS

"One incident that impressed me perhaps more than any other was the
burial on Tuesday afternoon of