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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-07-31
Madison .Julv 26

Madison, July 26.
The above men were reelected off
bers of the Twelfth Wisconsin Regi-
mental association, which held a
campfire meeting in the senate cham
Der last evening. The election was
hrief, the entire staff being chosen on
single motion and without a dissent
ing vote A resolution of thanks to
w. A. Henwood, who so beautifully
decorated the senate chamber, to John
Gallagher, who erected tents in the
capitol park for the accommodation of
the survivors Of the regiment, to the
Women's Relief corps AMI to the Lu-
cius Fairchild post, was passed.
The evening was made the occasion
OF a happy reunion, where old-time
songs were heard and half-forgotten
stories of the war related An audi
ence of some 200 people consisting Of
members of the Twelfth Wisconsin
Madison members of the Grand Army
and Women's Relief Corps, enjoyed
duced each speaker in his quaint, de.
llghtful manner.
Mrs. Riley Jones captivated the au-
dience by her rendition Of a Picket
Line Incident, where the boys in the
blue and in gray forgot that they were
enemies. She was particularly pleas
ing in the sketch of a mouse escapade.
Rev. w. j. Mckay spoke eloquently
Of the historical value of an organiza-
ton like the Twelfth Wisconsin regi-
ment. He paid touching tribute to
the deceased army chaplain, H. J..
Walker.
George S. Martin spoke briefly of
war incidents, saying that he would
not exchange the two and half years
Of service that he spent in the ranks
of the union, with ten years of after
life.
G. H. RUSSELL member of the An
Jacksonville prison monument commits
sion appointed by the legislature of
1903 to erect a memorial to Wiscon-
sin soldiers who died in the prison, re-
lated few touching incidents of the
warandhis last trip to Georgia, praised
the officers of the Twelfth regiment
for maintaining their organization and
urged the old soldiers to make use OF
the pension department, maintained by
the state for the protection of eligible
veterans from the rapacity of pension
sharks. Mr. Russell said that he
would consider it a great pleasure to
aid any veteran in securing his just
allowance from the government for
services rendered during the war.
Others who spoke were A. H. De
Croft and Harry Harris.
A campfire program was had, in
which NJ. J. Rawson, Miss Mollie Da-
Wis, Mines. Annie G. Wright, c. q.
Wise and 3. G. De Moe and Miss Ma
hale Mason participated.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-07-31

Oshkosh, Wis. July 26.-Andrew G.
Montag, resident manager Of the Bijou
theater, reports to the police that foot
pads at the point Of a revolver re-
lleved him of SS7 in money and a gold
watch and chain. He states that three
masked men accosted him within two
blocks of Main street.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-07-31
Bad Wreck; Ore Hurt.

Racine, Wis, July 26-Timotny
Redmond, a brakeman, was seriously
injured in the Milwaukee railway
yards here, when a freight train from
Corliss ran into an open switch, caus-
ing Il wreck which tied up traffic for
four hours. The wreckage covered
the main tracks.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-07-31
Officers of the Twelfth.

President-General George E. Bry-
ant, Madison.
Active vice presidents - Wallace
Kelsey, Hastings, Mimi, company Al;
James Miles, Reedsburg, B; D. G..
Jones, Dodgeville, c; Byron Fair
banks, West Bend, D; John D. ingalls,,
Chicago, E; J. c. Sherman, Menomi-
rec, Mich, F; M. c. Pratt. Grand Rap
ids, C; James Lennon, Appleton, H;
Irwin Gribble, Viola, 1; ]. T. Farrell,
Boscobel, K.
Recording and corresponding secre-
tary-H. w. Rood, Madison.
Financial secretary and treasurer
H. P. Bird, Wausaukee.
All living field officers of the regi-
ment are honorary vice presidents for
life.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-07-31
Small Bow Killed hx Train.

Dane Wis, July 26.-Wn1e waiting
to board train, Michael Kelly, aged
Is, of Dane, was struck by a north
bound train and instantly killed. His
father is Michael Kelly. prominent
hotelkeeper of Dane.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-07-31
LIST OF BENNINGTON'S CREW
ANNOUNCED AT WASHINGTON

Washington, July 22.-The navy de-
partment last night gave out a list of
the crew eff the Bennington. Among
them are:
Burke 2. Bodwell, Omaha.
Louis Boyns, Chicago.
Clarence Edward Barchus, Clarinda,
Iowa.
John Calvin Barchus, Clarinda, Iowa
Charles Henry Buskirk, Little Falls,
Mimi.
Clyde w. Brockton, Des Moines
Frederick William Brown, Chicago.
Elmer U. Brunson, Tawpaw, III.
Bernard C. Bunger, Chicago.
John L. Burne, Chicago.
Preston Carpenter, Arapahoe, Neb.
William Cronan, Chicago.
Frank August Datleff, Chicago.
Frederick John Cess, Chicago.
Paul Gustav Grabach, Papillion,
Neb
Glen Davis Griffin, Masonville, Ia.
B. Hanson, Chicago.
Nels M. Kullender, RedWing, MINI.
William Lennox, boilermaker, De
troit, Mich.
Joseph E. Milan, Springfield, I'll.
Charles Oliver McKeen, Feuton
Mimi
Oscar Frederick Nelson, Minneap-
oils.
William f. Pfiuger, Chicago.
Alonzo D. Perkins, Fillmore, III.
Freuelick J. Schopbach, Three Oaks,
Mich.
Albert H. Schoregge, New Ulm,
MINI.
o. Schmidt, Blair, Neb.
George F. Smith, yeoman, second
class, Council Bluffs.
Frank z. Smith, Detroit.
Emery Starkweather.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-07-31
Forester on Western Trip.

Washington, July 2I.-Gifford
Pinchitt, United States forester, left
Washington yesterday for western
tour of inspection through several
forest reserves. He will go first TO
Cass Lake, Mimi, to examine cutting
in operation in the ceded Chippewa
lands of the Minnesota national for
est reserve.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-07-31
Never Too Late to Wed.

La Crosse, Wis, July IA mar.
rage license has been issued at Vino
ma for the marriage Of Hilgiah Lilly,
aged 81 years, ana Miss Fanny Smith,
aged 49, both Of Dakota, a village.
north of here on the Mississippi river.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-07-31

Don't be frightened, dear. So long
as you hear the thunder you may
Know you are safe from the lightning. a
But that's no comfort. If the light
ming strikes me l won't hear the tnun,
deri"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-07-31
Twin BOYS Burned to Death.

Muskegon, Mich, July 22.-George
and James Cribley. six-year-old twin
boys, We're burned to death by fire
that destroyed their home N a sarm
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-07-31
FIFTY AMERICANS DIE
IN CASTROPHE ON SHIP
CASUAL TIES
THE DEAD:

j. Newcombe, drowned, boatsWaln, S
mate, second class.
B. A. Hughes and E. Dresch, ord1-
nary seamen.
G. Brownlee and ). L. Burns, sea-
men,.
M Quinn and w. w. Wright, oilers.
G. Hoggbook, A. Bensel, A. Kramer,
w. Parish, w. CHEEKY, II. G. Cess, c..
Kuntz, coalpassers.
F. w. Brown.
w. G. Perry.
G. Rushing.
A. H. Scnrogge.
r. B. Carr.
S. f. Saunders.
J. Hilshier.
Ensign N. K. Perry.
Seven unidentified are ashore.
Fifteen others are unaccounted for.
THE INJURED:
Wirk Compton,
u. E. Brunzon.
H. Hoffman.
D. Sullivan.
William Staub.
j. EZell
A. Borg.
w. c. Wilson.
Ensign Sahm, hand badly burned
Charles Miller, chief master at arms.
L. J. Gauthier, Pawtucket, r. L.,
chief boatswain's mate
Mo1t0r Taponc MoYstiO Nouy Vorz
master at arms. first class.
G. w. Brockman. Des Moines, Iowa,
apprenticeman.
Preston Carpenter. Arapanow. Neb.
II. G. Dean. Denver
F R. Connell. Odessa, Wash.
]. c. Barchus. Iowa.
A. H. Schorgge.
P. A. House.
c. Schultz, Cordelia, Cal.
E. B. Robinson. Oakland
w. ]. Vessel. New York.
F. G. Scnively.
Meredith Bushnell, Bearbrake, Tex.
l.. K Strobel. Littleton, Col.
Fl. ]. Knibloch
- Clark. Bremerton, Wash.
- Ingersoll, Denver.
Joe Hilthier. Washington, D. C.
A. J. Worthen. Dayton, Ohio.
W. v Kennedy, Lyons, Neb.
H. F. Anders, Springfield, Mo.
Brown falley, Flickweiller, Ind.
5. Eckerman, Emerson, Wash.
N. G. Chambers.
w. A. HawIey, Nelson.
A japanese, Takatoe. Toxic.
Tim Burke, Massachusetts.
L "A. Cries. Sylvania. Ohio.
Mac Mckee.
- Smith, Har1sonv1IIe, MO. =
W. A. Weller, Cleveland, o.
G. H. Hallet, Bakerfield, Cal,
d. M. McClintock. Pomona Cal.
L. B. Archer. Montrose, Col.
A. Nelson.
Claude Bushing.
d. c. Archer.
Eleven others are being cared for. at
private houses.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-07-31
PROBABLY so KILLED.

San Diego, Cal, July 22-Broken
and blackened, her flag flying at hall
mast, her hold filed with ID feet OF
water, the United States ship Ben
nington lies beached on the shores OF
San Diego harbor. Thirty-nlne OF
her crew lie dead at the city morgues,
the fate of dozen more is as yet I'M
determined, and there are scores ~
ing on beds of pain in the hospitals.
This is the result of an explosion
which wrecked the trim little naval
craft and wrought such terrible havoc
among her crew at 1880 o'clock yes
terday morning. The unframed
members of the crew are working IN
der terrible difficulties to reach the
room and coal bunkers, where 1t is
believed a dozen bodies are, lying
wedged to the wreckage or sub
merged in the water wh1cn fills that
part of the vessel.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-07-31

binding, scalding cloud of steam
as it swept the vessel. He found
about thirty of the crew on the fore
deck all badly wounded Only IL
men were able to respond to his call
to man the boats.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-07-31
BULLETIN.

washington, July 22.-The navy
department has received dispatch
from Commander Young saying that
Lieut.. Peary and 33 men are dead;
86 wounded and 81 missing, and that
many are expected to die before
morning. He adds that there were
141 casualties altogether.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-07-31

You have not fulfilled every duty
unless you have fulfilled that of being.
pleasant Charles Buxton.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-07-31

last the Bennington was sent to the
Mare Island yard, when temporary re-
pairs were made on her boilers to
put her in cruising condition. 1t is
stated at the bureau of steam engi-
neering that there has been nothing
in the reports coming to the depart
ment to show that the boilers were in
an unsafe condition. AS soon as the
news of the explosion came to the
steam engineering bureau, all reports
relating to the Bennington were re-
viewed by Admiral Rae, chief Of the
bureau, and later he called upon Act
ing Secretary Darling, when he ad-
vised him fully of all the facts per-
tanning to the boilers of the ill-fated
ship.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-07-31
ELECT OFFICERS
At CAMPFIRE
SURVIVORS oFTWELFTH CHOOSE
SAME LEADERS.
PROUD OF ORGANIZATION

Veterans Have Maintained Association
For Years = Historical Value Rec
ognzed-Delightfu Program Rem
dered in Senate Chamber-ResoIu-
ton of Thanks for Decorations.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-07-31
BOILER CONSIDERED IN
AN UNSAFE CONDITION


The boiler which exploded, it is said,
was regarded as unsafe. Commander
Young stated that during a recent re-
turn from Honolulu the steam pressure
was kept reduced in that particular
one.
When the explosion occurred the en-
gineer was inspecting the boilers pre-.
liminary to the vessels leaving port
He was not seriously injured. The
officers and men WHO were able to as.
sist in the rescue acted in a brave and
collected manner. Pumps were
manned to keep the water from the
upper compartments, the magazines
were flooded and the men fought their
way through steam into the darkened
hold
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-07-31
BULLETIN.

San Diego, Cal, July 22.-The total
dead is now placed at 80.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-07-31
DEPARTMENT SHOCKED;
SAN DIEGO GIVES AID

SAN DIEGO GIVES AID
Washington, July 22.-Acting Secre-
tary Darling sent the following TO
Commander Young.
''The department is panied to hear Of
so distressing an accident. Do all
things possible to alleviate the suffer
ing of the wounded and SHOW respect
to the dead"
The following was received from
John F. Alderman. president of the
chamber of commerce at San Diego:
"Our city is plunged into the deep
est grief from the terrible calamity
that mas befallen the Bennington.
Everything possible is being done for
the injured. Please command our
services in any way they may be made
available"
Mr.. Darling replied:
THE department is deeply shocked
at the frightful accident on the Ben
nington and is deeply touched by the
kindness shown the sufferers by the
people Of San Diego. We will be
grateful for anything you can do to
alleviate the suffering
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-07-31
sIckenina Sight ereets Rescuers.

Temporary quarters ashore were ar
ranged for the wounded and so ci,A-
zens volunteered and hurried in
launches to the relief of those on the
Inflated ship. Some volunteers were
unable to stand the sickening sight
that met their gaze on the Bennington.
AS fast as the wounded could be re,
moved they were hurried to hospitals.
For long time steam prevented ac-
cess to the space between the decks,
where most of the dead bodies lay. and
1t was not until late in the afternoon
that the last were removed from the
boiler room. Several bodies were so
tightly wedged in by a bulkhead that
the woodwork mad to be torn away to
free them. Most OF the bodies yet un-
identified have been mangled almost
beyond hope of recognition.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-07-31

San Diego, Cal, July 22.-As a result
of a frightful explosion of one OF the
main boilers on the United States gun
boat Bennington, in San Diego harbor
shortly before noon yesterday. II
bodies are at the morgues and between
so and 70 men are at hospitals, many
of whom will die. The total deaths
probably will be nearly go.
The warship was badly shattered, a
great hole being torn in ler stern ano
she has been beached to prevent her
sinking.
The explosion is believed to have
been in a boiler which for many
months has been regarded as weak,
though an inspection made year ago
resulted in a favorable report. The
ship was going up. the stream, prepare
tory to towing the disabled Wyoming
to the Mare plant Every seaman on
the boat was either killed or seriously
or slightly wounded.
AWFUL DISASTER COMES
WITHOUT ANY WARNING
The Bennington at the time of the
accident was lying in the stream just
off tne commercial wharf at the foot OF
Fl. street. The steam was up and ev
erything in readiness for sailing, Wien
suddenly and without warning the star.
board forward boiler exploded with
deafening roar. The explosion was
terrific.
People standing on the shore saw
huge cloud of white steam rise above
t1e Bennington Columns of water
were hurled into the air and for a dis
lance of nearly twice the height OF
the spars of the vessel.
It was Immediately apparent Inat an
awful disaster of some kind had hap
pened on board the warship. The
ferryboat Ramona was coming across
the bay at the time of the accident
The Ramona hurried to the aid of the
stricken warship. Several tugs and
other water craft also rushed to the
assistance of the Bennington.
By the time the Ramona had ar.
rived many sailors of the Bennington
who had jumped into the bay to escape
the steam, had been rescued and the
removal of the wounded was being
conducted in perfect order.
AT the time of the accident Com
mander Lucien Young and Surgeon
F. E. Peck were on shore. The two
officers, as soon as they learned of the
disaster, hurried to the water front,
where Commander Young Immediately
took charge.
TERRIBLE SCENES FOLLOW
THE TERRIFIC EXPLOSION
On board the Bennington were pre-
sented terrible scenes. The force OF
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-07-31
DEATH AS HORRIBLE
AS THOUGH IN BATTLE

Washington, July 22.-Acting Sec
rotary Darling said last night:
The accident is the most distress
ing that has befallen an American
naval vessel since the blowing up of
the Maine. The sacrifice of these
lives is as truly made upon the altar
OF their country as if mad in battle
These men died at their posts and
must always be honored and mourned
by a patriotic people
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-07-31
WASHINGTON APPALLED,;
RELIEF oRI,ERs RUSHED

Washington, July 22.-Oficials of
ON duty in Washington were appalled,
when the news came from San Diego
telling of the disaster which over
came the gunboat Bennington. Acting
Secretary Of the Navy Darling and
Captain Potter, acting chief of the bu-
reau of navigation, were promptly in
conference, with the result that or
ders were sent forthwith to the com
nlandant of the navy yard at Mare
Island to send all possible assistance
to San Diego. Another telegram was
sent to the presil lent at Oyster Bay,
conveying to him the news of the ca
lamity. The supply ship Ireland and
tugboat Fortune were last night or
dered to proceed from San Francisco
to San Diego in connection with the
Bennington disaster.
Was Going to Help Disabled ship.
The Bennington was unde4' orders
for Panama, where she was being sent
to relieve the Princeton, and was to
have sailed direct from San Diego for
the isthmus, but a report was received
at the department announcing that the
Wyoming had disabled a propeller,
and orders were sent for the Benning-
ton to proceed to Port Hartford and
convey the Wyoming to San Francis
co. Just as the press bulletin was
taken into the bureau of navigation
yesterday announcing the explosion, a
telegram was received from Com
mander Young stating that he was
about to sail northward as directed.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-07-31
Disastrous Boiler Explosion on United
States Gunboat Bennington
Thirty-nine Bodies Recovered and a Dozen
Others Supposed to Be Dead
Was Thought to Be in an Unsafe CondI-
ton but Passed inspection

the explosion had torn a great hole In
the starboard side Of the snip and the
vessel was already beginning to list.
A section of the upper deck was car
ried away from stem to stern. The
after cabin and the vicinity of the shrp
adjacent to the exploded boiler re-
sembled a charnel house. Over it all
hung a great cloud of white smoke,
which drifted slowly toward the Coro-
NADIA shore.
The news OF the explosion spread
over the city like wildfire. The sight
of hurrying ambulances, hacks and
carriages of every description which
had been summoned added to the ex-
element. Every physician who could
be reached by telephone was called
to the water front. and in few min
utes nearly a dozen physicians were
on the scene and attending the
wounded.
Men Blown Overheard.
A dozen or Is of the men We're blown
overheard by the force OF the terrific
explosion. Captain Wentworth, wno
was looking at the Bennington when
the disaster occurred, says he saw lu-
man bodies hurled over 100 feet I'D
ward. The air was black with the
smoke which enveloped the snip.
When it cleared away only a few men
could be seen on the decks. while a
number were doundering in the water
A boat was lowered from the vessers
Side and most of tlem picked I'D and
taken on board.
Entire Ship Penetrated.
Inc shock of the explosion penetrat-
ca every section of the ship, blood and
ashes being found as far astern as the
captains cabin. Portions of the upper
uecK were carried away and great dam
age was done in all sections.
Most OF the dead and injured were
taken ashore.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-07-31

HORRIBLY MUTILATED
The bodies of many Of the men taken
from the ship were mutilated almost
beyond recognition.
The faces of many were covered
With blood and ashes. Commander
Young Immediately gave orders that
the alright compartments be closed
10 prevent the listing Of the ship and
sinking, and that the magazines be
Hooded to avert another explosion
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-05-19
BOOSTER FROM CANADA.
Herbert Cuthbert Advertising Victoria,
Il c.. In Salt Lake

Herbert cuthbert, secretary Of tho
Tourist association OF Victoria II. c. IN
In the city ana incidentally Is not hid.
INK his light under bushcl, Mr. Cuth.
bert Is essentially n booster In the fun.
est sense Of the word, Since ho has boon
here-.a matter Of few hours Tho has
worked mp a wide circle Of acQuoInt-
ances, and II any OF hem escaped
learning about the natural resources Of
Victoria II was not his fault when II
comes to word pictures Of climate. gee.
merry ana recreation TO be found In the
picturesque city ~ the British colony
Mr. Cuthbort II there with the clio.
quonco, To Clnch matters he Inyarl-
ably hands out u booklet which was
printed In Victoria by the association,
ana incidentally Is an object lesson In
what the llrlllshcrs do IN the way Of
hIgh class printing Ills mission here
ls 10 induce people to visit the Mecca
OF paclnc coast tourists, and, Of course,
II they fee 10 disposed 20 invest IN
realty there, To date the city ~ Vie.
torll, which IL less than half the siEo
OF salt Lake, has spent I'm the nogh-
borhood OF 10000 IN advertising rs adj
Nant0ges for the tourist and Investor
ana the citizens think that II ~ money
well Invested,
Mr. Cuthbcrt win remain In this city
until tomorrow evening, when he starts
for Portland TO eaton tho vanguard Of
the LOWS ana clark exposition visitors
ana induce them 10 turn their faces to.
wards Victoria,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-05-19
CONDUCTORS HERE.
Three Hundred knights OF the Ticket
Punch In Town,

Another delegation Of railway COM
ducto's ON their woy homo nom the
Portland convention arrived IN Sot
Lake this morning 300 strong, They
came IN from the north over the ore.
gon Short Line, the major portion W
the crowd ON n special train " 10 cara.
the balance on the regular train,
Whlo their special trains were srhcd.
ulod 10 no right through ON the Union
Pacific salt Lake was taken IN rs a
side trip. Nearly all VI todoy's Visitors
huil nom the Nov England states, New
York, Pennsylvania and Iowa
On nrriving here they were taken
IN hand by the local mon and shows
the city, The Utah Light s. Railway
company placed nj their disposal -four
cars which were gally decorated with
bunting and Haas Of white, red ami
green, while Manager Lnngfordpf salt
air placed special train AT their dis.
posnl This afternoon they were 10 ho
entertained with recital IN the Tab.
ornaclc
rho visitors win lonyo for the cast
tonight, going ns far as chicago nv "A
body ana then they win scatter aud rc.
turn homo on their Individual lines,