Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 27, 1907, Page 1

1" THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEE MIRESOTA. VOLUME 5. NUMBER\33 BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, MONDAY EVENING, MAY 27, 1907. TEN CENTS PER WEEK WAS PASSENGER ON SHIP THAT BURNED John Regan of This City Had an Ex-; citing Time on Great Lakes. HE ESCAPED BURNING BY JUMPING INTO LAKE MICHIGAN Men Left on Boat Were Burned---Met Death in a Brave Manner. John Regan, the representa- tive for St. Anthony’s hospital, has returned from a visit to the East, John returned via the Great] Lakes and Duluth and had an experience he will never forget. He bears the distinction of being one of the survivors of the ill fated steamer Naowi, which burned on Lake Michigan a few days ago. There were moments during the trying experience of the disaster that he did not ex- pect to see his home or friends again, but acted upon his best judgment in the excitement and came out all right. The story that he tells is in substance as follows: “] was Hast and in coming back thought I would try a lake trip. I was in no special hurry and yielded to the impulse. It was the event of my life as far as an exciting experience is con- cerned. “I was asleep in my stateroom when the alarm of fire was sounded and awakened me, I knew it was fire from the char- acter of the alarm and the werds that were shouted by members of the crew and excited passen- gersalready on deck, So I pre- pared for fire and water both be- fore leaving the stateroom. I put my shoes on but did not lace them for fear I mizht have to take them off in the lake. I put on a life preserver, and pouring a pitcher of water over a blanket I threw it over my shoulders and head to protect me from flame if I had to pass through it. Then {1 raced on deck. . “To my surprise I saw little evidence of fire, but I could hear it roaring beneath me. I waited for a chance to get Into a life boat but none seemed to offer, and when I thought it time to act,leaped into the lake. I found it quite eas?‘ho_\keep afloat with the aid of my life preserver. The light of three boats could be seen, and they soon all headed toward us. After drifting about for a short time I was pulled into one of the lifeboats, and later was put aboard the Tomlinson steamer Raxona. I afterwards saw the boat in Duluth harbor. “The poor fellows who were burned to death in the forepeak {of the Naomi, met their fate bravely enough. The fire at last {brought screams from their lips, ‘and no wonder. They could look {outof the port holes but could |not get through them, nor could | hey retreat in any direction for | the fire had cut off all avenue of escape. The men cried like rats ina trap.” Sister Dead; Brother Fatally Il James Hancock, the agricul- turist who owns a valuable home- stead west of Turtle River, re- turned to his home Saturday evening. Mr. Hancock has but recently returned from Monona, Iowa, where he went to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Minerva Mitchell of Ontario, Wis., who had died while on a visit to Monona, When Mr.Han- cock arrived at Monona, he found that the funeral of Mrs. Mitchell had been held at Monona, and that the body had been taken to Ontario for burial. Maurice Hancock, an older brother of James, is very ill, and physicians say his recovery is impossible. The sick man recently submitted to an operation for the removal of gall stones, the operation fail- ing in the successful removal of the cause of illness. Additional local matter will be found on fourth page. [ G ) BLACKDUCK HANDCAR CLUB ROYALLY ENTERTAIN GUESTS Large Crowd Enjoyed the Second Annual Meeting of the Club at Blackduck Lake---Meeting One of Most Suc- cessful “Good Time” Assemblages. Blackduck Handcar Club and Guests Blackduck — W. H. Squier, “Jerry” O’Kelliher and Charles Trondson, presidents; A. E. Wit- ting, M. ). Garwood, H. A. Mc- Cormick, Alfred Gustafson, Lars Ness, C. W. Jewett, Drs. Mona- han and Osborn, J. C Thompson, Mr, Stephens,’ R. Turner, Henry Fick, William" Josie, David Mc- Allister, John C. Parker, A.E. Gilmour, John Cann, James Lap- pen, John Lavin, John Pacha, Peter Loso, L. G. Townsend, Thomas Reed, Joseph Anderson, Sam Benson, J. M. Reed, Charley Dudley. $ Bemidji—Charles L. Decker, F.S. Lycan, Dr. Rowland Gil- more, C. M.Bacon, F. W. Rhoda, J. 0 Harris, Eric Ives, ). C. Covington, A. L. Weyler, Fred Jordan, C. Knopke, G. A.' Walker, A. G. Rutledge. Minneapolis—Harry ~ Squier, Minneapolis representative for the Chicago Lumber & Coal company. Houpt—Richard Leet. Tenstrike—W. H. Cole. Card of Thanks to Club. To W. H. Squer, A. O'Kelliher, Charles Trondson, A. E. Witting and All Other Members of the Blackduck Handcar Club: We, the undersigned, residents of Bemidji, desire to extend our sincere thanks to you The second annual meeting of the Blackduck Handcar Club (the original blown-in-the-bottle organization that has made Blackduck famous) was held at Blackduck lake, Saturday aven- ing, night and Sunday. The meeting developed into one of the most enjoyable gather- ings of “good fellows’ that has ever been held in this north country. Many invitations had been \_u(TD L0 O W W W [ Sixteen and Three Qunces Pounds (. T Ty, Painting Time ig hound to come around once in a while. Even the best paints wear off in time; but painting time will come less often if, when you paint, you use Minnesota Linseed 0il Paint (o.’s Pure Paint Mixed with pure Linseed Oil Tt is the accepted standard Paint, looks best, lastslongest and costs 1rast in the long run. We carry the most complete line of paints in the county and are in a position to supply your eve'y want in the line. Ask for Color Card. Thirty Six Colors to Choose From All goods delivered promptly. Fleming Bros., Hardware 316 Minnesota Ave. Phone 57 sent out by Messrs. W. H. Squier, A. O’Kelliher and Charles Trondson, the promoters who had charge of the arrangements for this year’s meeting, and the response to the ‘bids” were numerous. Bemidji sent a delegation of thirteen “live ones,” who ably held up the honor of this city as a front-rank home of hustlers. A number of letters were re- ceived from parties residing in St. Paul and Minneapohis and other points, in which sincere regret was expressed at ‘the in- ability of the writers to be pre- sent. Among these were the freight agents of the Minneapolis & St. Louis railways, the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, W. H. Gemmell, general pas- senger manager of the M. & I. raillway, and several other people of note. Every preparation had been made by the promoters of the meeting to have this year’s event away ahead of the imitial meeting last year. It was decided to bold the meetiag on Blackduck lake at the spur where are lo- cated the cedar camps of Trond- son & Witting. Messrs. Trond- son & Witting donated the use of the camps, and both as- sisted with a will in preparing things for the meeting. A large quantity of supplies were obtained and the camp where the tables were spread, was literally buried with the good things stored there. There wereall sorts and varieties of eatables known to the cruisine art,and there were refreshments in abundance. The Bemidji delegation left joyment. speedily present itself when we may reciprocate in kind. C. L. Decker, F. 8. Lycar, Dr. Gilmore, C. M. J. O. Harris, Eric Ives, J. C. Covington, A. L. C. Knopke, G. A. Walker, at 6 o'cleck Saturday evening. When the spur three miles south of Blackduck was reached, the train was stopped and the dele- gates to the meeting got.off. The members of the Handcar club were at the spur, drawn up in line, and receved the visitors and welcomed them to the meet- ing place. The crowd got aboard several handcars which had been provided, and under the guidance | of Section Foreman H. A. Me- Cormick, were taken to the Trondson & Witting camps,about a half mile distant. At the camps, everything had been put in ‘‘apple-pie” order. A fine log bonfire was burning, and tents had been placed to ac- commodate those who could not find sleeping accommodations in the building. The first hour was spent in getting acquainted and preparing for a good time, All those pres- ent gathered about the out door fire and all took turns in telling stories or assisting in building the fire. Refreshments were served, and while David Mec- Allister (the ‘“‘man behind the gun”) was kept very busy, he supplied the wants of all. About 9:30, there was a call to ‘“have a snack’ to eat. Oan the long table in the main building Chef Joseph Anderson had placed a tempting array of cold ham, bread and butter, coffee and other eatables that were heaped on plates for the hungry; and although. many of the Be- midji boys had eaten supper be- fore they left for Blackduck lake, they again partook of a large- sized lunch. Afier lunch the crowd again]| gathered about the fire. William Josie, a cruiser and scaler for the Nichols-Chisholin Lumber company, was called upon for a story. Josie told a French dialect story that caused roars of laughter. He imitates the peculiar accent of the French- Canadian to an exactness that savors of the genuine, and his stories were full of wit. He was generous with encores and kept the boys laughing nearly all this city on the regular north- bound M. & I. passenger train night. E J. 0. Harris was prevailed up- for the excellent manner in which we were treated on the occasion of the second annua] meeting of the Blackduck Handcar Club. We assure you that we fully appreciate your untiring efforts for our comfort and en- Your many kindnesses will ever be remembered. We hope the occasion will Bacon, F. W. Rhoda, Weyler, Fred Jordan, A. G. Rutledge. on to tell a couple of good stories, after which W. H. and Harry Squier sang a song, “Supposin, How I Was You.” The brothers resembie each other so much that the song is very appropri- ate, and they sing it very nicely. An “Experience’’ meeting was held inside the log cabin until about 2 o’clock when there were suggestions of sleep. Blankets were given out and a number of the party attempted to occupy their alloted quarters. C. L. Decker and several other of the good souls made life miserable for the would-be slumberers and there was no sleep for anyone until near daylight, when a few were enabled to sneak off and get a few winks. Breakfast consisted of ham and eggs, with all kinds of cakes and other viands that again tempted the ‘city folk” to in- dulge in meals that threatened disastrous consequences to their digestive apparatus. After breakfast, William Josie again told a number of stories and there was a general good loaf until dinner was served. Atdinner time, the members of the Bemidji contingent “chipped in” and gave Joseph Anderson a purse of money, as a slight token of their appreciation of his efforts as chef. At dinner no less than fifty were served, and everything moved along nicely. . When the noonday meal had been finished the entire party assembled 1n front of ‘the build- ing and were photographed by a Blackduck artist, Charles Knopke, astride a giant ox, stands out very prominently in the foreground of the photo. The crowd went to the tracks where they boarded the handcars and another photo was taken of the “gang,” after which the par- ty went to Blackduck on the cars. The visiting delegations re- mained in Blackduck all night and left for their homes this morning, On all sides nothing but un- stinted praise is given W. H. Squier, and “Jerry’”’ O'Kelliher and Charles Trondson, presi- dents of the club, Witting & Trondson (owners of the camp) and their aids and assistants for their untiring energy in pro- viding comfort and enjoyment for ‘the guests of the club. “‘Pumping” the Car. J. C. Thompson’s amber fluid was -duly appreciated. “Uncle Dan” Lavin furnished an entire case of “lithia water.” The ice cream furnished by “Jerry” O’Kelliher was not ex- actly ‘‘in season” but was very fine. Charles Knopke was the most energetic man in the *“‘bunch.” He has accepted a situation to pile lumber for Witting & Trond- son, Alfred Gustafson’s ~home- smoked bacon reminded one of old times. There was no pack- ing-house smell or bloated cor- ‘poration taste about it. Drs, Monahan and Osborn con- tributed a case of eggs that were newly-laid and were thor- oughly enjoyed. No *spring chickens” in the whole case, “Boxcar” Jewett was ‘‘at home” in the side door Puilman from 12 to 6 a. m. Sunday, and was assisted in receiving by Pete Loso and “Sentinel” Flick, Unwelcome persons‘‘dynamited” the parlor during the early hours of the morning. Somnambulism was an un- known quantity until near day- light Sunday morning, “Jerry” O’Kelliher and C. L. Decker were a self-appointed committee on wakefulness, and no one was permitted to slumber until after Abe Weyler and Clyde Bacon had “sneaked’ to town, when a calm prevailed for an hour. Someone asserted that the eggs which Chef Joseph Ander- son was serving were laid by prize hers which Charles Trond- son and E. A. Witting own. Dr. Gilmore stored away several of the “hen fruit” in his pocket, for use on his Solway farm, but one unholy cuss in the “bunch” detected him and the eggs were recovered. F. 8. Lycan, the proprietor of the Markham hotel, zealously guarded his smallgrip until C, L. Decker gained an entrance to the valise and forcibly removed a soup bone, of generous propor- tions, which Lycan had swiped from the kitchen and appropri-l REV. I, PEART SPOKE ON'HOW TO SUGCEED’ The Was Baccalaureate Sermon Preached at the City Hall Yes- terday Foreneon. MEMBERS OF THE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING CLASS PRESENT Large Crowd Listens to an Able Dis- course as to Struggles of Life. There was a large audience at the city hall yesterday forenoon, the occasion being the preaching of the baccalaureate sermon to the graduating class of the Be- midji high school. Rev. I. Peart, pastor of the Methodist church, delivered the sermon, and his talk was in part as follows: “I wish to discuss this fore- noon the question ‘How to Suc- ceed,’ and before I point out the way to success I will tell you what is no hindrance to it. “1. Youthfulnessseemsto be no hindrance to success. Napoleon stood at the head of all the armies of France when he was but 30. Pitt became prime minister of England at 25. Alexander Ham- ilton reached the pinnacle of fame before he was 25. Mozart was a great musician at 28, and Alexander the Great conquered the world when 30 years of age, 2. Poor health is no obstruc- tion to success. Alexander Pope, the English poet, was so much of an invalid that he had to be sewn up in canvass every morning in Continued ou last page ated unto himself for future use at his hostelry here. Dave McAllister, the “man be- hind the gun,” was kept very busy while in charge of the com- missary department. Dave handled all orders for refresh- ments with dispatch, and was voted the king of dispensers. On the way from the evening train to the camp, Dave worked “so strenuously that good red gore flowed copiously from his nos- trils. Woner's O’L d B Ordon . (0’Leary and Bowser Boaey The Store That Satisfies b 1776 1812 1848 Thursday Decoration Day 1861 1898 1907 , May 30 This Store will close from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. in or- der to fittingly observe this day ““Cheers Ior the Living Tears 1or the Dead.” " True Patriotism is never so deeply manifest as on this great memorial day—not a day of celebration but of sin- cere tribute to the honored “Boys in Blue.” where in this broad land of blue uniform is looked upon Every- ours the old veteran in the with the greatest respect. As is customery at this store, we are supplying mem- bers of the G. A. R. with the regulation Army Blue uni- form at $12.00, the lowest priee for the best quality. Ladies—You will perhaps want a new White Waist or White Linen or Duck Suit. You will find them here in bounteous’ assortment in newest style at extremely reagonable prices. e ——————————————————————————————————————— Store Opens at 7:30 a. m.’ > s