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.V.. : . -: it COMPLETE STORY OF LOST SHIP TOLD FOR FIRST TIME mm III t '..".'.'.'..,'.!. .... '.' - ; ; fu2?u!T, , , I,,,, M,!,!,,,,, , ...m,'..m.!.. ..i-,--,.1...,.--! :.?:':.'l I f ' v XcJI jffl'j 'Sp Ooid, U pfxrttf Caflaiderd Qnf rtceg Art Ahrtyi thg Lowm.' ' ', if - ! ' mm MlMmM mtfti M(m tiM: mm a ..laasaw a . -.amir" av . Vfj . jmmr m ., Upper picture the wreck ot the Emily Reed. " Lower picture, reading from left to right: Captain William Kernel, Mrs. Kessel, Seaman Law rence Sullivan. Staging, from left, Seaman Herman Bartela, Second Mate Charles Thompson,1 Seaman Vicente Sanchei. . f' Th first eojnpleta story of tna .wnok f tie sip Bmily Bead, whica want ashore tar Bay- City recently, la aon tuin.a la the (ollewlag special corre spondence of The Journal i (Special Dlspttclr t The Journal.) , ( Bay City. Or., Feb. 29. Captain Wll ' Ham Kessel of the wrecked ship EJmlly Heed, which struck bottom near the mouth of the Nehalem river February . 14, -hag closed up his business here ; , and Is now on his way to San Francisco. j The wreckage strewn alone the beach in the vicinity of the disaster was sold ' at auction by the captain and was bid In by John Nelson of the general mer , chandlse firm of Nelson Co. of this ' city for f 65. Only a small quantity of the 'coal which formed the cargo of ' , the shin came ashore. But one body has been-recovered, that- of Oliver uixoa. , , .. The story of the wreck and the ter- noie experience or me snip s crew, no . accurate account of which has been pub- lished heretofore, Is an interesting one. :.. It was a desperate fight for life from '' - . the moment the-vesselstrtick, and that . any of the crew escaped is nothing , short of a miracle. At the time of the disaster. Seaman Ernest Bohnstedt was at the wheel, Seaman Arthur Dixon on lookout and - - rrst Mate Fred Zube and Seamen Law rence Sullivan, Hermann Burtels ad , Vincent Sanchei on port watch. . Thehe, . . Withy Capjaln Ketteel, .were the - only, . menroers ,of the crew on "deck. - Shortly after 1:80 a. m. the lookout reported t ,. "breakers ahead," and Seaman Sullivan, by direction of Captain Kessel, lmme 1 "' "fliately rushed below to wake the men asleep while his comrades on deck set to work squaring the yards. It was but a moment, however, until the ship i. struck bottom and almost at the same instant the- main top mast fell with a crash and was followed in quick suc- cession by the mizzen mast and the . various other parts of the rigging. 1. Ship Ooea to Pieces. : . a When the foremast fell it carried the house, forming the forecastle, galley .and donkey-room, with it and the entire , ship immediately went to pieces, the siaes ana DOtioni oeing torn apart iik ) ao much matchwood, it was- thtfn the '- desperate battle for life began by the members of the crew who had not been killed outright when the vessel brok UD. '' f Eight of the crew Captain Kessel ana wire, second Mate unanes Tnornj N son, Beamen tsulilvan, isancnez, tsar tela and" Bohnstedt and the cabin i boy, Ernest Hlrschfeld were on th :?.- eterh of the shin when it broke, but i ' attempting to launch the gangway for '' - - a lifei raft Seaman Bohnstedt was - washed overboard and later -the cabin boy was struck by a piece of timber ana also carried to nis aeatn. xne re- malnlng six clung "to the wheelhouse and upon the only piece of wreckage, ,J about 40 feet square, that hung together they were tossed and lashed by the angry breakers until v:su a. m., wtien they drifted close enough to the smooth ' beach, a half a mile south of the Ne- - halem river, to perrait tpt escape to the The wreckage carrying the helpless victims grounded some distance irom - the shore line, but. Seaman 'Sullivan - lumped into the breakers and,, by des- , , perate effort managed to carry a line , ashore. H was followed by Second Mate Thompson and Seaman Barteis, , arter which, ty me aio oi tne tine, wsp '? :-- - tain Kessel and Seaman Sanchez car "' ' ried Mrs. Kessel from the frail raft. .--'1 After reaching shore, the six sur- ::r;j .vivors walked along tne oeacn towwa 'f:I the mouth of the Nehalem river, but yrfj seeing no sign of habftatlon they re- ' tracu-d their steps and. forced to "high 'i'-ui ground by high , tide, they struggled along over logs and driftwood against -, a driving rain until noon, when they finally reached the home of E. J. Had . Jjr, at Oceanlake. Park, completely x i austed from their terrible experience. ' . Scantily Dressed. ' The -survivors after reaching shore .Vy found themselves scantily dreaued, the - -;. wih of Captain Kessel being protected otV7, a night rob and light wrap, .5, while several of the men were without . ahlrts or bats and three without . jhMsor socks. They endured terrible -.'..SttWM. fwm cold from, the time the f: , ;. wrecked until they found 1."$ h Hadley home-and tUcir ASH' te"f,,n .UW?, fearfully bruised 4'" - beL"K ..tossed against the sides of , th wheelhouse and broken ttmbefs by At the Hartley borne t the survivors were supplied, with food and additional - V ' tiothing and In the, evening S , : brought to Hay City whr iby Zerl ; - i made comforUMe aCthe Bay city no! tel. Through the assistance of i n 4 . , Tiourth of the Bav CJt T.an ' psay. Captain Kessel found no 'dltfu breaker tore the door from Its hinges and both were about to b washed over board, but were saved by the heroic Effort of Sullivan, who grabbed Mrs. Kessel and by desperate effort brought the captain and his wife safe into the wheelhouse. ollivaa a Hero. Seaman Sullivan is oredlted with hav ing remained cool and collected through out the entire ordeal and when the breakers rolled highest and completely covered the improvised life raft with its helpless human cargo, It is said In his effort to allay the fears of his comrades, he offered to wager the sec ond mate fS that they would reach the shore alive. He was also the first to volunteer to take - chances with the breakers and carry a line to shore when the wreckage grounded and in other ways is said to have performed heroic work. Another survivor who is highly praised by Captain Kessel Is Seaman Sanchez, whose willingness and brav ery in the attempt to save the lives of his comrades won for htm a warm spot ir the heart of his shipmaster. It was he who tried to throw a line to First Mate Zube. who managed to get Into the lifeboat after the Emily Reed f broke up, but the line reii snort. Mr. Sanchez, who is a native of Spain, is but 22 years of age, and had experienced four previous shipwrecks. i After ihe Emily Reed had gone to pieces and while the stern was still tangled up In the rigging, and other wreckage, with the breakers 'rolling high over her. Seamen Sanchez and Barteis climbed to the top of the little .wheelhouse, Jsshed themselves together and witn a aeatn graso on tne edge or the roor determined to eitner be savedj or die toaetner. in tnis Dosuion tney were tossed about by the angry sea for more man an nour oerore tney Decame aware of the fact that the captain and nis wire and seaman Huiiivan and me second, mate were Jnslde of the wheel house. That the wheelhouse was not crushed when the rigging fell was prob ably due to the presence of mind of Captain Kessel, who. Immediately when be saw tne ship was DreaKing, graDoed a hatchet and rushing to the deck cut the ropes so as to throw the heavy timbers over the side of the vessel. Had the house been crushed or washed from the deck, six more lives would have been lost in the disaster. Three More Kescued. For five days after the' wreck the six survlvdrs at Bay City believed they were the only members of the crew alive and all were overcome with joy when the news reached here that the first mate and two seamen had been rescued on the Washington coast The last seen of the mate and his comoan ions by those on the stern of the vessel was when a heavy breaker washed over and completely buried the lifeboat, and it was firmly believed by the survivors here that the breakers had carried the occunants of the boat to their death. A correct list of the survivors and the lost members of the Emily Reed's crew follows: Survivors Captain and Mrs. William Kessel of San FraoclscO; First Mate Fred Zuber, Germany; Second Mate Charles Thompson, Sweden; Seamen Lawrence Sullivan, Nova Scotia; Her mann Barteis, Germany: Vlncenta Sanchez, Argentine Republic; Arthur Jahnke, Germany; Ewald Ablldstedt, Germany. ' Lost Ole Sordvelt (cook), Norway; Peter Westerlund (carpenter), Finland; Ernest Hirschfeld (cabin boy), Ger many; seamen Arthur Jjuton, England: Gustav Johnson. Sweden: Robert Dar ling, Boston, Massachusetts; Ernest Bohnstedt, Denmark; Gilbert Sheridan, Australia. Has Sister In Portland. Robert Darling, one of the lost sea men, told several or nis companions after leaving Australia that he had a sister living in Portland, Oregon, who was tne wile or a policeman, ine po liceman s name, however, was not known to anv or the survivors who reached Bay City. , . ....... captain Kessel is nigniv indignant at the action Of Captain Nason of the steamer Washington in failing to give tlie Emily Reed vanning wnen ne saw her headed stralffht for the beach short ly before the wreck occurred. Captain Kessel declared that had the warning I been given the . Emily Reed disaster I would have been averted and that Cap-! tain Nason by "outline: in- would nave saved eieht human lives. captain Kessel expressed deep ap- pTeciation 01 me Kinaess snown tne culty In purchasing clothing and other necessary articles for himself and men. ' a hiie the todd ladles of "Bav Citv ...S -ered at the .hotel and soon supplied a Capwln Kessel and wife owe their lives to Seaman Sullivan, who tfrnvt 1 himself a her during the disaster. The tvHitn, axier tne snip nrone. was cling, la the door of the'wneelhouse. Mm K Kiel rtingin to he husband with her . arms- about tus - nacg when , a heavy urvi ving crew by tha. good people of Bav citv. but war trrleved by the action of several "pirates" who found many articles of jewelry and other valuables on the beach, the personal property of tne captain and nis wire, .ana appropri ated the same to their own use. Captain Kessel. riowever, still hopes tnat some of the people will become consclous- incsen ana mat ne win recover soma Of the stolen Articled nftA hit mhM hlsbome at 1060 Market' street, Oat- ; ""it, uuiui ma. t,"'m"rkb!e offer mada by one Of trt ' " "peclalists in tills coun- fn' .P- Branaman offers to all apply. SXLli -nc" two months' medicina fr., frove hl ability to ouretoerma. SS?JK-rt 6e:nws" HeadNolsiaS4rcS. tarrh in every stage. Addrn a. i T1 fT ONPAY tnorning, the tale beginning t 8 , o'clock iharp, we offer the most sensational embroidery event I V I of the yearan opportunity to purchase your needs for the entire season. There Is an unsurpassed assort ' ment of new, embroideries, 8 to 23 Inches wide, made of excellent quality Swiss, nainsook, batiste and Cam. brie-. included in the lot are corset Cover, flouncing, edging, insertion and shirtwaist embroidery - dainty patterns in shadow embroidery, floral, scroll and open effects. Without doubt the greatest values and the greatest quantities ever offered by airiy Portland store. Values to $1.00, Monday sale; t i Xxtra clerks, cashicw and wrappers to' wait on you. No matt orders, none C O. D No phone orders, none reserved ? , 7ir Extreme Novelties TJavpred The early promise that the spring styles would surpass any ever yet . i - r i- t.' r..ir:iij i aesignea to piease my iaay oi zasnion is pemg rapiaiy xuuuicu oy uic cnanniug incoming creations in Tailored Suits and Cos tumes. The Tailored Suits of a dressier nature reveal endless possibilities in designing. At first glance we perceive the finished effect, and the impression leaves us charmed, ftt ucnnil ffiAucrttt xtrm aclr "Ta a it the style of the suit itself or the odd little touches here and there the way the sleeve 'is joined, the tiny suggestion of vest, the wee pocket in which to tuck one's dainty bit of handker chiefthat makes such a lasting impression?" Perhaps it Is both' combined, for does not the style depend to a large extent on these feminine ideas? Certain it is that the cut of the new suits could not be Improved upon, nor the tailoring. Coats are sharply pointed, and are broad and tight or loose, as the fancy dictates. The skirts are wonderfully de signed. This season will see our fancy Tailored Suits with skirts longer and a trifle more closely fitting than during the season past, and they are vastly becom ing! Tunic effects are revived or are simulated by bias bands. Regular $31:50 Suits at $22.50 Lach New Spring TilorMadf Soiti in two of the most popular models, made of all wool chiffon " Panama cloth, in black, navv and brown; jacket made in a new pony effect, bfaid trimmed fancy vest front, and peau de cygne lined. The skirt is made in the new plaited style, with one wide fold; also a double breasted Prince Chap Suit, of all wool tan striped cloth, made double-breasted, with striped silk linings and -plaited skirt, real value COO f A $3i.5o, at , .....aZZedU Reg. $7.50 Lingerie Waists $3.75 E,a. Linen Waists, of fine sheer white lawnelaborately trimmed with rows of fine Vaiencieanes insertion, ihe yoke is made with hne pin tucking and embroidered medallions, fcC 7C elbow sleeves, with bee insertions and medallions: selling regularly at $7.50, for,.$Df D Hundreds of Vw Waists now bar to astset from Jajt Bilk Waists, Vat Waists, Silk Waists, Ks saUna Waists, Tailor-mad Waists, ZJafsrls Waists, Xwa Waists, la faot all Utat la saw la taa ' Waist 111! . Short Covert Jackets Vogue-$10 Short Covert Jackets are again in 'vogue; tight-fitting styles, ''semi-fitted and box coat styles. wc nave receivea nunareas Dy express aurmg tne past lew flays, na are now ready to offer them at very attractive prices. For Monday we will offer two "styles at $10.00. Made of fine double-twisted covert cloth in a medium shade of tan, in fly front, or but- Cl A AA toned-through styles; notched collar, fitted back and satin Jined, at 91"vll 100 pieces of good quality White India Linon, 30 inches wide, regularly 20c yard. . Keg.35c-65cNeck'r25c Monday we place on sale the "Merry WiMr., " "CrAa" ol T - . . . v. , "ftV (111 14 uuivvi 1 1 y uvni,, the very newest bows for spring, in all colors. Regularly 35c and 65c. Reg. 50c Turnovers 19c Large assortment of fine Swiss and Batiste Embroidered Turnovers, riaintv li.cicna all - , . . . l J VU'Kll.l. ... new spring styles. Regular values to 50c $1 Linen Squares 49c A very special purchase of 2.500 hand- drawn Japanese Linen Squares, size 30x30 inches, the kind we sell regularly for $1.00. On sale at bargain counter. " , a 50c Linen Suiting 121c 400 vards Of Linen Suiting in tnUA mlnn ecru, brown, blue and gray; 6old regularly at- 50c, 35c and 60c yard. They won't last all day. " ' Chambray A novelty in choice- Chambrays. Newest Shades of pink, gray, blue and lavender, -with border bands .of white Kmbroidery. . Ex clusive designs; 95c and $1.00 yard. , -I . ... , Reg.20cIndiaLinonllcfsringDressGoods Manufacturers are especially generous to those who come along and buy in quantity and pay quickly. These four numbers of early Spring , Dress Goods are some of the "first picks" of the season. They "belong", to us at special prices. They can "belong" to any woman smart enough to 'take, advantage of such unusual price opportunities m pew spring colosed dress fabrics. Imp. Dress Goods, $1.00 Yd Rich, all-wool, finely wovan fabrics e-f tha best Frencn ana domestic maices piain, -snaaow stripes and checks, and fancy ovsr-strtpss in serg-es, taffetas, Panama and poplin weaves, in navy, Copenhagen, cuir, brown, tan, new greens, etc t - . :"i '--'k Imp. Dress Goods. $1.25 Yd. New French and Oerman Novelty Buitinrs, in voiles, silk voiles, pdpltns, chiffon Panamas, chevlon serg-es, vtooi, uuxeiaa ana armures tfta most stylish weaves for 8prlng. In all tha new colors Inches to SO inches wMa, -. - . : r- 42-il-WoolTaffeta;5cYd. In navr.fclack. Copenhagen and brown nnlv. taa bast colors for Spring, -an all-wool cloth. lighter tnan ranama, cioss woven ana stylish, for coat suit or separata skirt A regular 11.00 value, ' . ; '-,-.;v ' ' " ,r '' ' : Novelty Suitings 89c Yard Piuuuw vuwd, mmiww mju U1IU9, 1I1 Xn most up-to-data colorings, made of tha , best Kflgltsh-angora wool, uitabla for shirt waist suits, skirts, U. A regular. I1.28 value,-- for New Exhibitions Daily of. MILLINERY at Lipman, Wolfe & Co. WLLCOML Exclusive showing of the genuine "Merry, Widow Sailors' just from New York, not home made. An endless variety of new Ready-to-Wear and Trimmed Hats priced from $2.95 to $50.00 New Flowers, new Fancy Feathers, new Wire Hat Frames, and all kinds of Millinery Sundries s J W.B. Hrect Form Corsets perfect an imperfect figure. Its lines are your lines. It followB the contotir of the person correcting ill grace here and there, but never inflicting harm or discomfort. We have the special style meant just for you.
