Show PANIC ON A STEAMER A Groat Loss of Life Gallantly Prevented o Pre-vented MIcrREAL Sept 28There was aser ious panic on the steamer Columbian returning re-turning from Coteau tonight Sparks from the smokestack started a small fire i in the upper cabin of the boat which was crowded with passengers and when the fire was discovered women shrieked and fainted and a number of male passengers acted in l cowardly manner Several people tried to jump overboard and only bard work on the part of the officers and crew prevented a serious loss of life The flames were finally gotten under control but the bpat was badly damaged |