The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-08-26
THE ANNIE PAxoN.
Visit of Mr.. DehufY to the Scene-In-
cidents of the Explosion.

Mr.. P. Dehuff, the master mechanic at
the shops in this city, returned from the
wreck OF the Annie Faron Friday even
ing. In going up Snake river Thursday
evening, about two miles this side of the
scene of the accident, the Spokane picked
nized as VIM. Kid, one of the deck hands
who was drowned at the time of the ex-
plosion, and in coming down yesterday
found the body of Paul Allen about five
miles below the Fdron. These leave three
of the unfortunate victims unaccounted for
Mrs. Tappan, Geo. Farrell and John Nc
Intosh; but Mr.. Dehuff learned on his trip
down that another body had been picked up
at Central Ferry, twenty miles lower down
the river than where the boat now lies. He
could not earn the name, but this makes
only two missing
When Mr. nehuff arrived at the boat he
found her complete wreck, with the water
level with the deck and about two inches
deep in the engine room. The boiler is
badly demolished, the fire-box and piece
of the after end only remaining. Nothing
remains of the cabin, it having been blown
away in the explosion. When the accident
happened the boat was making landing,
the engines had stopped, and the bow had
nearly touched the shore. The force OF the
explosion threw her some distance into the
stream and turned her stern around. AT
the time, Mr.. Tappan, the purser, was
standing at the foot of the stairway, the
usual position assumed in making landings,
and his wife remained in the Office. He
says he did not hear any loud noise; but on
looking around saw everything above him
blown away and he standing alone OH the
deck. One fireman had given up his ''shift
about ten minutes before, and escaped;
while the one who relieved him was killed
and mangled in frightful manner. A man
by the name of Sargent and an elderly gen
tleman, whose name was not learned, were
below decks when the explosion occurred,
and they were thrown into the river. MIR. |
Sargent says he was just conscious of being |
in the water and something heavy above |
him. He dove down and, after coming up, |
climbed on top of the little house, when he
perceived a man climbing out of one of the |
the windows, who proved to be Mr.. Morritz. i
These and others were rescued by Mr.. /
Briggs, who was on shore, and who had a
small boat Every aid possible was rem
dered the sufferers, and they were taken to
the hospital at Walla Walla, with the ex-
cention of Captain Baughman and Mr.. Tap
pan, who are at Almota. All are recover
ing except Mr. Morritz-who was scalded
on the back and internally injured-and an
old gentleman. Their injuries are very Sc
rious, and it is doubtful if they will re-
cover. Mr.. Morritz' back was not dressed
until he arrived at Walla Walla, and then
in turning him over the blanket adhered to
it and the skin came off when it was re-
moved His sufferings have been terrible.
Mr. Dehuff cannot state the damages to
;he hull, as this is under water; but he ex-
,ects it is in a bad condition. Next week
seow will be taken up there, and it will
De raised, when it will be known whether
t will be worth repairing. He cannot as
ign any cause for the accident, as the
,oiler was in good condition, and there was
very little steam on.