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., 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 ? ,
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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
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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, ' . ;
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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
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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.