Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 13, 1904, Page 4

i i i } EXPLOSION OF BOILER One Dead and Five Badly In- jured at Farm of Fred Eickstadt Yesterday. THREE OF INJURED NOT EX- PECTED TO LIVE. Wm. Eikstdat, Killed, and Fred Eikstadt, Albert Brewer and Alfred Brewer Fatally Injured---Injured Taken to St. Anthony’s Hospital in Probably Bemidji. small hopes for recovery. fatal. ALBERT BREWER, leg broken, fatal. WILLIAM HABERLI, leg broken; DECEEFEECEECEFECEEEEECEEEERL The explosion of a steam boiler at the farm of Fred Eikstadt, four miles east of the city. yes- terday afternoon caused the al- most instant death of one and the injury of five others, three of whom are not expected to live. The accident occurred about 4 o’clock in the afternoon while the six men were standing at the side of the boiler talking. With- out an instant’s warning a territic explosion took place, the whole side of the boiler was blown to atoms and the six men were thrown through the air to land on a large wood pile about 30 feet distant, The men were engaged in saw- ing wood, the boiler being used to furnish steam for a circular wood saw which had been pur-} cnased a few days before by Eik- stadt, They were standing about nine feet from the rig when the explosion occurred, discussing the merits of the machine, which was then being given its trial test and were intending to continue the work, when in less than a second they found themselves ly- ing helplessly bruised and scalded and the machine utterly useless. The machine was standing about 150 feet from the house and upon hearing the explosion Mrs. Eikstadt rushed out to see what was the matter. She came PRINCESS Grocery Co. Lettuce Spinach Young Radishes Onions Celery Extra Select Oysters Turkeys Turkeys Turkeys order one now We also have a fresh supply of Ringrose Bulk Dill Pickles Sweet and Sour Mediums Choice stock are these, and EEE EECEEEEEEEEEFEEEEEEEEEE EEFEEEEEEEEEEE DEAD: WILLIAM EIKSTADT, skull crushed, died almost instantly. INJURED: FRED EIKSTADT, fractured skull, leg broken and foot broken; ALFRED BREWER, fractured skull, thigh broken; probably GEORGE HARD. scalp wound; serious. 1 - EEEEE internal injuries; probably serious. and the report was plainly au- dible to inmates of the poor farm which is just two miles from the scene of the accident. The cause of the explosion is unknown. Not the least defect was noticeable in the boiler, which had been inspected last Friday. The water guage show- ed plenty of water and the steam pressure was notabove the ordin- ary. Various opinions as to the cause have been advanced, but it ie probable that the real cause will never be known. PRETTY WEDDING LAST EVENING Marriage of Miss Rose Knott to J. P. Johnson Celebrated at Home of the Bride. Last evening at the home of the brides parents in this city, Miss Rose Knott was married to J.P. Johnson of Walker. The marri- age rites were performed in the presence of the immediate rela- tives and a few friends and the young people left this morning for Minneapolis for a short wed- ding trip. The bride is the daughter of Mr, and Mrs. George Knott of this city and the groom is a leading jeweler at - Walker where Mr. and Mrs. Johnson will make their home. The ceremony 333333333 upon the helpless forms of the six men who were rendered almost unconscious by the shock, | young ladies of Bemidji. ! and immediately set about to|groom is known to many in this provide a suitable place for them to lie while awaiting the arrival of medical assistance. Other neighbors who heard the explo- sion came to her assistance and the injured men were removed to the house. A messenger was dispatched to summon surgeons from Bemidji, who arrived at the poor farm and telephoned to Dr. Henderson, who, in company with Dr, Marcum, at once set out for the scene of the tragedy. Upon their arrival at the Eik- stadt home they found -the six men lying upon the floor of one of the rooms. William Eikstadt, the 12-year-old son of Fred Eik- stadt, was found to bedying and his last breath was drawn shortly after the arrival of the physici- ans. A hurried examination of the other injured men was made which revealed the probably fatal injuries of three others, and it was decided to remove the five men to St, Anthony’s hespital in this city. After binding splints upon the broken bones and mak- ing the injured men as comfort- able as possible, they were placed upon two wagons provided by the county poor farm and driv- en to the hospital, where they ar- rived about 2 o’clock this morn- ing. Herea more thorough ex- amination was made which re- sulted in locating the injuries named above. Eikstadt was found to have suffered asevere fracture of the skull, a large piece of iron having been liter- ally driveninto the back of his head, besides a broken leg and foot. The two Brewers were al- so found to be in a critical condi- tion as the result of skull frac- tures and broken bones. The condition of the other two was not so serious. At the hospital the wounds were dressed and the broken bones placed in position last night, after which the physicians rested until today, when another investigation was made. The condition of Eikstadtand the two Brewers has not changed mater- ially during the day. A thorough inspection of the boiler was made by Dr. Hender- son, who states that the explo- sion seemed to have originated in the flues, which were twisted and torn in all shapes, some being entirely taken out of the boiler. Witnesses of the scene after the explosion took place speak very highly of the actions of Mrs. Eikstadt, who, in spite of her son’s death and her husband’s probably fatal injury, bore up bravely and did all in her power to assist in the work of making the survivors as comfortable as possible. stood the terrible pain which he guaranteed to be appetizers. Princess Grocery Co when asked if he was hurt badly roplied that he could stand it bet- ter than the rest of them and would oot allow himself to be ex- amined until after all the others had been cared for. After he had been examined, however, the agony became too much for him and he broke down, writhing ter- ribly. M. E. CARSON, Mgr Phone 282 The explosion was heard three miles from the Eikstadt home by Mr. Eikstadt himself|was fixed at $250 and in default suffered during the time cou- sumed while the physicans were | the grand jury next spring. It examining the other sufferers;|is probable that the bond will be was performed by Rev. L. A. Willsey of the Trinity M. E. Church of Minneapolis, an old friend and former paster of the brides parents. Mrs. Johnson has for some years beon organist at the Methodist church in this city and is one of the popx'}lgr e city having formerly been in business here. He is one of the respected business men of Walk- er. Disturbance at Laundry. ‘What might have resulted in a serious mix up had not a police- i man been present took place at the Chinese laundry on Second street this morning. A woods- man much the worse for liquor applied for his laundry but could not produce the check which had been given him by the Orientals when the bundle was left, and consequently he was refused his clothes. He secured an officerand went to the establishment and demanded his wearing apparel. The bundle was given to him but he claimed a shortage which was denied by the chink and in the dispute which followed the woodsman became unruly and attempted to break the laundry man up in business. He was subdued by the officer, however, and upon promising to be good was allowed to go free. Revolution Imminent. A sure sign of approaching re. volt and serious trouble in your system is nervousness, sleepless- ness, or stomach upsets. Elec- tric Bitters will quickly dismem- ber the troublesome causes. It never fails to tone the stomach, regulate the kidneys and bowels, stimulate the liver, and clarify the blood. Run down system benefit particularly and all the usual attending aches vahish under its searching and thorough effectiveness. Hlectric Bitters is only 50c, and that is returned if it don’t give perfect satisfaction. Guaranteed by all druggist. Doyle Bound Over. The preliminary hearing of ‘Wm. Doyle, charged with holding up a saloon at Cass Lake, was waived yesterday afternoon at Walker, and his bond fixed at $2,000. Henry Funkley of this city represented the defendant and County Attorney DeLury of Walker appeared for the state. 1t is not known whether the amount of the bond can be raised and unless the bond is furnished Doyle will be held at the Cass county jail until next spring to await the action of the grand jury. Examination Waived. “Lucky” (Ed.) Sawyer was brought before JudgePendergast this morning charged with rob- bing a woodsman some time ago at the Hub saloon in this city. Attorney Henry Funkley appear- ed for the defendant and exam- ination was waived. His bond of this he will be confined to the county jail te await the action of secured. For Park Commissioner. John Sischo, who lives in the northern part of the county, is one of the candidates for the ap- pointment as commissioner of the Itasca state park. Mr. Sis- cho is an old resident, of Beltrami FIND GOLD Claimed That Company Re- 'presented and that this is the reason for their buying options |y Fifty Years the Standard Sl v BAKING POWDIR Made from pure cream of tartar derived from grapes, PRIOR BAKING POWDER CO- anoago AND SILVER presented by Jabez Hines Has Located Minerals. ESTABLISHMENT OF DOWIE COLONY DECLARED FALSE. Rich Veins of Iron Ore and Gold Bearing Quarts Said to Have Been Discovered. The latest report current re- garding the mysterious company which is represented by Jabez Hines is to the effect that the company has for its purpose the establishment of a mining camp at Hines Spur which will be used while taking from Mother Earth large quantities of iron ore and gold bearing quartz which are said to have been discovered near the site of Mr. Hines’ city. As to the truth of the mining story the Ploneer cannot vouch, but a statement made yesterday by one who is on the inside dis- credits the reported establish- ment of either negroes or Dowie- ites in the vicinity of Blackduck. A gentleman who owns pro- perty near Hines Spur says that he has it upon good. authority that prospectors have been at work for some time looking over the territory near Blackduck and Hines Spur and that the results of their investigation have been so satisfactory that the organiza- tion of the company was perfect- ed almost immediatedly after the first specimens of ore had been upon all the land in that vicinity. find, a prominent Bemidji man with the company said that he would neither deny nor affirm the company would be known in less than three weeks. company has carried on its opera- that mineral has been found, as should the report have gained circulation before the options were secured it would have re- sulted in the boosting of land values in the upper country to a price that would have made it ab. solutely impossible to buy' the land for any reasonable amount, Another fact which adds to the probability that a mineral find has been made is that Blackduck is directly in line with a range that extends from Hibbing to thought to contain veins of iron ore by mineral experts. that Contain Mercury, as mercury will surely destroy sturfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescrip- tions from reputable physicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can possibly Cure, manufactured by F. J. blood and mucous surfaces of tne system. In buying Hall’s genuine. and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. free. Sold by all druggists. Price, 75c. per bottle. Take Hall’s Family Pills for constipa- tion. Demonstration at Bazaar. Every night this week the Ba- When asked concerning the W truth of the reported mineral| ‘% who is connected in no small way | \ the report, buf that the object of | 53 The secrecy with which the|\ tions lends color to the belief| ) Manitoba, which has long been Beware of Ointments for Catarrh | = the sense of smell and completely | ¢ derange the whole system when | W entering it through the mucous |\W derive from them. Hall’s Catarrh |V y Cheney & Co., Toledo, O., con- |y tains no mercury, and is taken in- | o ternally, acting directly upon the | * Catarrh Cure be sure you get the | \ It is taken internally |yiy J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials| zaar store will serve free of|\ A chance of a life time for old and young to purchase Christmas Presents. Our Holiday Goods are displayed on tables in the center of our store and one glance will show that our Holiday Counters are not only covered with Toys but are laden with useful -goods of all descriptions such as Fancy Handkerchiefs, Valuable Furs of All Kinds, Ladies’ Fancy Belts, and the largest assortment of Combs ever shown in this city. Bishop Has Good Job. A letter was received yester- day from Ben Bishop, whois now agent for the Great Northern at Michigan City, N. D, Ben says that his position isa good one and that he likes it very well. He was formerly employed in this city by the M. & I. as oper- ator at the signal tower at the oy, : A Costly Mistake. ‘Blunders are sometimes very expressive. Occasionally life it- self is che price of a mistake,but you’ll never be wrong if you take Dr. Kings New Life Pills for dys- pepsia, dizziness, headache, liver or bowel troubles. They are gentle yet thorough. 25ec, at all drug stores. Dissolution of Partnership, Notice is hereby given that the partnership heretofore existing between D. J. Hiler and C. C.| Zenor has been dissolyed by mutual consent. Mr. Zenor will | continue the business and will collect all bills due the firm. C. C. ZENOR. ! MODEL I Bakery Will be Headquarters for Christmas Trees, Trimmings and Holly, A 1vll line of Candies con- stantly in stock and our special effort will be to please the Xmas trade. We have the very best and the moderate priced goods. Our facilities for making Wed- ding Jakes and Christmas Cakes are unsurpassed and all orders will receive caveful- attention. Remember the Model Bakery for “‘GOOD THINGS TO EAT” R. R. BLY, - Prop. Bemidji Commercial College is now in a position teach any and all subjects taught by that school for $1.00 per week nights, and $1.50 per week days, straight. All subjects. : : : : : : P. J. CONWAY, Principal. Box 744, 108 Sixth Street, betwe Bemidji and Beltrami Avenucs, Subscribe for the Pioneer and get the news. For Sale or Rent One store building, 24x60; plate glass front; hardwood floors; good basement and barn; second floor contains eight nice, light rooms. Will sell on easy terms. 0'LEARY & BOWSER, Bemid}i, Minnesota.. Pajamas (suits) $ Gloves Mufflers (cashmere) Silk Scarfs ? Silk Umbrellas Underwear Hosiery y Sweaters Cortigon Jackets Sealskin Caps > Stetson Hats Gordon Hats Fur Lined Caps j Winter Caps % Silk Suspenders charge coffee and warm biscuits and maple syrup to demonstrate the quality of Canadian Sap ma- county and is well known, partic- ularly among the old soldiers, farmers liying in that vicinity, from whom he is receiving hearty support. 3 " ple syrupand J. P. Conrad’s cof- fees;” Music will while the being _Iserved farnished | W THE REAL CHRISTMAS STORE of Wear! if you make ble when the Practical Presents for Men: The Best Holiday Gift is Some Fine Article Something that combines usefulness and beauty. The display of all displays at Schneider’s Store is now at its best, and have the advantage of unbroken stocks and more careful attention than is possi- n = o = 0 ) o o = ) ol % your selections early you crowds tax our store to its utmost capacity. EXTRA SPECIAL— A Fat Turkey free that will gladden “many a heart” and a fitting Christmas gift with each purchase of $15 or more. 1.00 to $ 2.50 | Neckwear (all shapes) 25t0 2,00 1.00 “° 2.50 | Silk Armbands .05 « 25 .00 ¢ 1.00 | White Silk Handkerchiefs .50 “ 1.50 1.00 * 2.00 | Lion Brand Shirts 100« 250 1.00“ 5.00 | Handerchiefs (white linen) 10 .50 1.00 ** 10.00 | Silk Lined Gloves 1.00“ 250 .25 100 | Imported Scotch Wool Gloves .50 * i 1.00 * 5.00 | Sleeve Links .25 « 1.00 250 “ 3.50 | Outing Flannel Night Robes 75 ¢ 1.50 13.50 ** 22.50 | Sateen and Silk Night Robes .75 *“ 3.50 4,00 5.00 | Smoking Jackets 5.00¢ 6.00 3.00 | Bath Robes 5.00 1.00* . 1.50 | Florshein Shoes ° 4.00“ 6.00 .50 ¢ 2.50 | Stein Bloch Suits 15.00“ 30.00 .50 1,50 | Stein Bloch Overcoats 15.00“ 30.00 Boston Garters 25¢ to 50¢ : S 3 SopEy— -