Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-09-13

G. o. Gray.
With their odometer registering
nearly 5000 miles which they have
traversed since leaving Jacksonville,
Fla, on the 18th of last Mag, NJ.
Hirschman Of that city accompanied
by his wife and daughter, Miss Lucy
E. Hirschman, and their chauffeur,
Cliff Davis of Tampa, Fla, reached
Minot yesterday afternoon and re-
NAMED here until this evening.
Were at Portland, Ore.
i, The Hirschman party left Jackson
vile in 40 h. p. Cadillac touring car
on May 18th last, bound for the ma
tional convention of the Elks at Port
land, Oregon, arriving there June Is,
two days after the convention had adj
journed. The delay in reaching Port
land was due to the illness Of Mrs.
Hirschman, which held them at Den.
ver, Colo, for ten days, a delay which
they were unable to overcome in the
distance remaining between Denver
and Portland which covered a distance
of 5000 miles, although there were
only twenty-one days Of actual run
ming time as stops Of several days
at time were made at number of
points Of interest before reaching
Denver.
Had Very Narrow Escape.
| The party had a very narrow escape
from death near Granada, Colo, be-
fore crossing the Arkansas river. Five
miles before reaching the river the
road leads through a small canyon
ranging from so to 100 feet deep.
While they were about a mile from
the mouth of the canyon and without
any warning whatever, hail as large
as hens eggs began to pelt them. A
terrific wind added to the intensity
Of the storm and several times the
heavy ma inc was almost lifted from
the ground. It was from the effects
of this storm that Mrs. Hirschman be-
came Ill, necessitating their stay at
J, Denver. Even after reaching Portland
Mr.. Hirschman bore vidences of the
bruises which he had sustained in the
storm.
Two Weeks at Portland.
The Hirschmans were cordially re-
ceived at Portland and although too
late for the national convention, the
Portland Elks saw to It that they had
as good time as if hey had arrived
in time. They remained there etween
two and three weeks visiting the
friends and resting from the effects of
the long journey and on July 25th left
for Spokane where they spent three
weeks visiting with Mr.. freshman IS
brother.
Followed Great Northern Line.
Leaving Spokane the party followed
very losely to the Great Northern
main line through Idaho and Montana,
stopping for short visits at Missoula,
Great Falls, Havre, Glasgow and other
points in that state. At Glasgow Mr..
Hirschman discovered niece and a
nephew whom he did not know were
residing there and enjoyed pleas
ant visit with them.
Five Hours in the Water.
Heavy rains all through Montana de
layed the party nearly 'wo weeks on
their trip through that state. Travel
ing was especially difficult over
Peck's reservation in eastern Mon.
ana, owing to the lack of bridges and
the frequent necessity Of fording the
numerous streams. "They do not
know what bridges are out in that
country" remarked Mrs. Hirschman
last night. While attempting to ford
Porcupine creek last Sunday night
their car became stalled in the water
and they remained there five hours
before securing the aid of toar hors-
es to pull them out. Mr.. Hirschman
had the misfortune to break one of
the fingers on his right hand while
attempting to dislodge the car.
Crops Look Fine.
''The crops all through the west
and in Montana certainly look fine,"
said Mr.. Hirschman. "All that coun,
try will experience a period of great
er prosperity than they have ever be-
fore had,' he continued, Sand every
body was certainly in high spirits"
Have Plenty Of Equipment.
The Hirschmans are we'll equipped
for their trip. Attached to the rear
of the car is case containing two
grips and their tents. Along the sides
were the tent poles, camp stools and
other paraphernalia. They carry lit.
tie extra clothing with them, having
shipped most Of it to st. Paul where
it now awaits their rival there.
Camping Out a Fine Feature.
According to the ladies one of the
most enjoyable features Of the trip
were the numerous opportunities for