Daily globe., 1881-05-17
SALTWATER.
SAD DISASTER.
Two Men Drowned While on Pleasure
Excursion.

Two Men Drowned While on . Pleasure
Excursion.
The excursion Sunday to Taylors Falls
proved to be the occasion of serious disas-
ter. On their return and when passing Rock
Island justabove Franconia, and while dane
ing was going on there was a fearful crash
which parted the bow line and sent the barge
swinging off and at the same time throwing
Mr.. o. M. Opsahl and Jacob Jacoby into the
water. Opsahl sank Immediately, but Jacoby
kept his head above the water tor few se-
conds. Planks, chairs and other things were
thrown to him, but he did not grasp Tor them.
A small boat was launched, but IN getting IL
off it filled with water. At Rock Island there
is very sharp tnrn in the river. The current
if very swift ut that place and the wind which
was blowing at the time helped to carry the
barge on to the rocks. Al the time of the ac-
cident the two victims were sitting on the rail
Of the barge watching the dancing.
Mr.. r. Kelley, the pilot, claims that the &C.
cident was unavoidable. The other officers OF
the boat say that 1T was an accident that could
not be guarded against Mr.. Reiley is an old
pilot on the river, and is said to be sober
man, and it is claimed that he had not been
drinking, and was using every means possible
to clear the rocks. Jacoby is a man about 81
years old and single, and SO also is Mr.. OPP
sahl, but he leaves widowed mother and was
the only son, and to him she looked for sup
port: He was druggist, and OF the firm n.,oi OF
Scott q Opsahl, of this city. Several parties
were quite badly hurt, for the shock was SO
severe as to send them together with beer kegs
into confused heap. One boy was thrown
off, but caught hold of the rail of the boat,
and was taken on after getting good soak
ing. 1t Is claimed by some that the accident
was the result of negligence, but be it as 1t
1ok nd fhQf
the blame may rest where it belongs.
Other Matters.
Wilder Castle leaves to-day for his farm in
Big Stone county.
Capt.J. A. Reed has been appointed aide-de-
camp to Gen. Hartman on Decoration Day.
The rear end of the st. Johns drive passed
Taylors Falls yesterday. The drive contains
S,OU0,0O0.
The shop lately occupied by Joe Kelso is
having new front put in. Mr.. Kelso moves
to Middle str eet.
Mr.. A. F. johnson, the pattern maker at
Seymo: r, Sabln 81 Co.'s, is quite sick, having
had hemorrhage of the lungs.
Daw & Connors sold yesterday to some par
ties at Taylors Falls one of their three-spring
buggies and one of their phaetons.
David Cover returned yesterday from Fargo,
~. l., Whefe ne mas Deen 10 attenQ TO SOlno
matters connected with the Wissinger estate.
The Young Crusaders Total Abstinance So
ciety had an installation of officers yesterday.
They had large and enthusiastic meeting.
They are making preparations to procure uni
forms for all of the members, and at an early
date they will hold a parade and mass-meet-
ing
Mr.. A. Adams, foreman in the foundry for
Seymour, Sabin 81 Co., shipped his household
goods to st. Paul yesterday. Mr.. Adams re-
Tires from this firm to go into business for
himself, Mr.. Adams has had charge of their
foundry from the commencement. He is
practical foundry man and thoroughly under
stands his business.
The lecture of the Rev. w. H. Harring gton
Sunday evening was a rare treat. Mr.. Har-
ringtOn possesses rare descriptive powers and
holds his audience fixed upon the subject.
The lectures are becoming very popular and
are elciting an unusual interest,an are stead
lily growing in popularity. These lectures are
so practical and at the same time instructive
that no one should miss hearing them.
Mr.. D. A. Bolt, of Harrisburgh, Pa, has
arrived and commenced preparation for the
car work. of which he will be foreman. Mr.,
Bolt has had twenty years experience with car
business. The two sheds near the depot will
be fitted up for the present use, or until more
extensive shop room can be h ad. The work
will be commenced at once and be pushed rap
idly forward until we have one of the largest
car shoDs in the Northwest