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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 12, 1903)
16 THE MORXIXG OBEGOKIAN, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1903. THE EARTH DO MOVE Genuine Quake Rocks Port land's Big Buildings, , SHOCK DISTINCT BUT. LIGHT "People Telephone "Weather Bureau for Information, but Local Office Has No Seismograph to Record Such Disturbances. A real live earthquake struck Portland yesterday afternoon. No buildings were de stroyed and no loss of life has been re ported. But It was an earthquake all the same. Just at 19 minutes before 4 o'clock, a tremor shook the earth. People in the high office buildings and those lying or sitting still felt It distinctly. Those walking on the street did not notice the shock, or If they did attributed It to a passing street car. The Federal building is shaking most of the time anyway, from one cause and an other, so thkt none of the Instruments in the Weather Bureau recorded any un usual disturbance of the earth's crust The big building, which bears "Uncle Sam's trademark. Is so near the new stone pavement on Seventh street that every passing dray and there are many shakes the entire structure. The ground upon which the building Is situated is none of the firmest, so that when the earthquake came the men 'In the "Weather Bureau thought it nothing more than a freight wagon. The local bureau does no include in Its otherwise complete equipment the Instru ment known as a seismograph. This is a delicate affair, whose sole duty in life Is to faithfully record every motion of the earth In the up and down line. The only seismograph In the entire bureau Is in the head office in Washington, D. C. Therefore Forecast Official Beals had no official knowledge of the disturbance. The other Instruments In the office are liable to be disarranged by any disturbance, but they kept right on working and missed the opportunity to break" down for a va cation. It was just a gentle little tremor in Bome parts of the city, but it was strong enough to move the pictures on the wall In others. In the Meier residence at Twelfth and Clay streets, the framed pic tures were seen to swing upon the walls and the building, substantial as It Is, rat tled all over. Here the shock lasted fully half a minute. In different parts of East Portland the tremor was also felt by persons who rec ognized it at once as an earthquake. The Shock here did "not appear to be so violent as upon the West Side. The high buildings downtown got all of the earthquake that was due them. On the upper llbors of The Oregonlan buillding, the chairs rattled as the tremor passed through the structure. The other high buildings felt the shock equally. Few of those who felt the earthquake could quite convince themselves that It was the genuine article. So most of them called up the Weather Bureau as being the general Intelligence office for all mat ters pertaining to anything which no one else knew anything about. From every part of the West Side, from East Portland, Alblna, Sellwood and Port land Heights came the query: "Was that an earthquake that I felt?" And the men in the Weather Bureau, because they had no earthquake meter at hand, had to give them the information at second hand and tell them that It was an earthquake sure enough, and not a door slamming, or a car passing, or little Johnny falling down stairs. Seattle Counts Five Shocks. SEATTLE, Sept 10. An earthquake was distinctly felt In Seattle this afternoon. It was most perceptible in the upper sto ries of some of the higher buildings. Five very distinct shocks were counted and followed each. other at from one to two seconds. The time was 16 minutes before 4 o'clock. Three .Shocks at Chehalis. CHEHALIS. Wash., Sept 11. (SpeciaL) Three distinct earthquake shocks were felt here about 4 o'clock this afternoon. The first was very short, the second longer and the third short ' The vibra tions were so strong that people all over the city noticed them. Felt in Olympia. OLYMPIA, Wash., Sept 1L (SpecIaL) A slight earthquake shock was felt hero at 3:12 this afternoon. The ..shock was most plainly felt In the Capitol and school buildings. It lasted but a few seconds and was so slight that the direction of the siesmlc waves could not be determined. "Windows Rattle in Tacoma. TACOMA, Sept 1L Three distinct earth quake shocks were felt here this after noon, the movement being from east to west Windows rattled and doors swung to and fro, but no serious results have been reported. Distinct Tremor at Astoria, ASTORIA, Or.. Sept U. (Special.) A distinct earthquake shock was felt here this afternoon at 3:45 which caused a tremor for a few seconds, but no damage resulted. ROBBED, THEN ATTACKED John Smith Sands Victim of High waymen and a Drunk. John Smith Sands thinks Portland is about the worst ever. He says that he was held up Thursday night at Park and Yamhilt streets by two daring highway men who relieved him of $S5. And then, last evening, while he was still suffering from the nervous shock of the hold up and was telling his troubles to the police, a violent individual who declared himself a bold robber, rushed into the station. It was trying on the nerves of Sands, who first gave his name as John Smith, and says he Is an Eastern newspaperman. "I'm the man what's been doing all the holdups," shouted the violent individual. "I'm a robber, and I don't give a hang who knows it" Immediately Sands thought he recog nized one of his own particular .highway men. "So you're the man that robbed me of 5S5, you you " but words failed him. It was only "Box Car" Casey, and drunk at that, but Sands' thought It was one of the daring Western highwaymen, sure enough. "Box Car" was in just the mood for a fight, and he sprang toward his formtr victim with" all the dangerous activity Usplayed at the holdup so Sands thought With the self-confessed robber close at his heels. Sands sprang for the protecting shelter of Captain Bailey, behind the high counter. It was bad enough to be robbed near the business part of the city at 8 o'clock and relieved of ?S3, but to be at tacked In the police Btatlon while the brave officers of the law looked on un concernedly, was a little too much for the nerves, even of an Eastern newspaper man. "Lock him up was the order, and Of ficer Prico started "Box Car" for his old suite on the ground floor. Then Sands realized that the highway man before him wasn't tho real thing, af ter all, nothing but old Box Car Casey on a spree. Casey's home is the refuge at Second and Oak, and he knows no other. "Pm a citizen and a taxpayer and I'm In favor of reform," said Casey. "Yes, sir, I'm a reformer' and ho disappeared for the night " Sand's story as told to the detectives yesterday was that he had been waylaid at 8 o'clock in front, of the Beverly boarding-house at Park and Yamhill streets, while on his way to the Colonial, 165 Tenth, street, where he lives. Two men robbed him at this early hour without the protection of masks. TO HOLD DAIRY INSTITUTES Commissioner Bailey Seeks to Arouse Interest in Farmers. Food and Dairy Commissioner Bailey Is endeavoring to secure the co-operation of the O. R. &.- K. and Southern Paclfid for a series of farmers' Institutes on dairy ing. Mr. Bailey says that W. W. P. Mc Connell, State Dairy and Food Commis sioner of Minnesota, Is willing to deliver lectures on dairying in the Northwest next January and February. "Minnesota," said Mr. Bailey yesterday, "Is one of the largest butter-producing states in the Union, and Mr. McConnell has extensive knowledge of the industry." Mr. Bailey says that farmers should pay more attention to Autumn dairying than they have been accustomed to do. "Fall feeding," he remarked yesterday, "costs no more than Spring feeding. But the selling price of butter Is much higher in the Fall than the Spring. "Oregon wants more cows, mQre dairies, more butter and more cheese. Just now we are consuming more than we produce, and we have to draw from cold storage. But we should not need to rely on cold storage for home consumption were the production of butter equal to the natural advantages for the industry. Whether we produce the year round as much butter as we use, I am not prepared to say, but I do know that we Import large supplies." Mr. Bailey sees a bright future for the manufacture of condensed milk in this part of Oregon. "Some day we shall have the biggest condensed milk plants on earth. The Industry offers good profits and tempting Inducements for Investment of capital. The Pacific Coast Condensed Milk Company will enlarge Its plant at Forest Grove. A new establishment is under construction at Hillsboro. In Wash ington, Kent Chehalis and Auburn have condensed milk factories. These plants pay as high as $L25 per 100 pounds for milk. Not long ago dairymen regarded $1 as a high price. "I am quite aware that creameries can not compete with condensed milk fac tories In paying for milk. But this is no reasonable ground for complaint! by the creameries. They don't have to engage in that competition. Western Oregon is a big country and has room enough for both creameries and condensed milk plants. "The growth of Oregon and Portland is rapid. The growth of milk consumption Is still more rapid, as indicated by ad vancing prices." SEVEN MEN SHY. Postmaster Is Informed That Only la New Carriers Will Be Allowed. Instead of 20 additional letter carriers Portland is scheduled to get but 13. The first number was recommended by Sena tors Mitchell and Fulton, Representative Williamson and the postofflce officials. The latter number was recommended In the report of Inspector RIch.es, of Port land, and Inspector Flavin, of Butte. Postmaster Bancroft received a letter yesterday from the Postoffice Department Informing him of these facts. He does not agree with the Inspectors that 13 new carriers will suffice and states that 20 would not be one too many. The letter also contains regulations for the operation of the carriers. The letter sets out: "That the time of one of the car riers shall be assigned to the main office, and should be utilized in improving the collection service and the other five will relieve the carriers in the business dis tricts and enable them to make four com plete deliveries dally. Prior to October 1 you will re-district the territory, lay out routes for new carriers and nominate eight substitutes, entitled to promotion, to this office for appointment When you have arranged a satisfactory schedule forward copy." Mr. Bancroft eays, however, that he will not accept the communication as final and will leave no stone unturned in an effort to get the number of men actually required. It is his belief that the In spectors are mistaken In their report and that Portland Is entitled to a better serv ice than 13 extra men can supply. He will communicate with Senator Mitchell with a view to having the matter brought up at department headquarters. With but 13 extra men the needs of many of the outlying districts cannot be met and thousands of people will be without free delivery. Also, but four dis tributions a day can be made in the busi ness districts which Is regarded as insuffi cient BIG PURSES ATjSALEM. Special Racing: Features Advertised for Portland Day at Fair. ' Officers of the Oregon State Fair have asked the co-operation of Portland com mercial bodies in making "Portland Day" at the state fair a success. The railroads have offered a round trip rate from Port land of 5L50, which Includes an admission to the fair grounds and all the displays made there, Including a seat In the grand stand 'during the racing. A special ex cursion train Is to be run from Portland, leaving this city at S a. m. andreturnlng from Salem during the evening." Special racing features have been adver tised for Portland Day, one being the Lewis and Clark $2000 stake: for 2:20 trot ters and a second the Oregon Derby, which is worth 51000. These are to be the largest events at the state fair this year, and it Is expected a big crowd will go from Port land to witness the day's card. Both the Chamber of Commerce and tho Board of Trade have approved the plans for organizing a big excursion party from Portland and each body has pledged its support In giving the matter publicity and urging citizens to make the trip. Secre tary M. D. Wisdom of the state fair took' the matter up with the two commer cial bodies and both endorsed It yesterday. WHO WANTS THESE BEAU- TIES? Wo have an elegant Stelnway upright, in genuine rosewood case, received In part payment for a Weber piano. This Stein way could hardly be told from new, but to get rid of It we are offering It for $275.00 cash, or on payments of $25.00 down and $10.00 a month. We also have another Stelnway, large size upright in imitation ebony case which we have received In part payment for a new Bush & Gorts upright This Stelnway shows considerable wear, but' Is In good order, and we Will sell It for $158.00; pay ments, $18.00 down and $7.00 a month. More than 50 other good Instruments at corresponding reductions at Ellers Piano House Alteration Sale, 351 Washington street Portland, Oregon; Meier (& Frank Company "Peninsular" Stoves, Ranges and Wood Heaters, fifty models, every good style and size, a bond 'guarantee insures perfect satisfaction. Basement, This store open tonight until 9:30 Neckwear Specials f COPYRIGHT tea JBT METES. BOTH & CO. variety, all styles $5.00 or over, today, lJal4? Dy?sA your choice at Oali-rriCc Sole agents for "Keiser" Neckwear for women "Keiser" Mexican hand-drawnTurnovers and Sets "Keiser" Stocks and Novelties New Neckwear arriving daily. Umbrella Last day of the Great Um brella bargains two lots, about one hundred and fifty of each, remain for those 3 who come today. There probably won t be equal value offered 'during ths entire season. $1.50 Umbrellas 98c Ladies' 26-inch Twilled Gloria Umbrellas, metal, natural-wood, pearl and fancy trimmed handles, in big variety; regular $1.50 values, for today your choice '98c each. $4.00 Silk Umbrellas $2.19 Ladies' all-silk Umbrellas in red, brown and blue, fancy borders, pearl, gun-metal and princess handles, tassel and case to match, 4.00 values at $2.19. New Handbags Special 98c We offer for today 100 new Auto and Chain Saffin Chain Bagsr The very" latest novelty in a hand bag. Colors are red, black, green and blue. Great value at Maline Bows Five hundred beautiful Maline Bows, in shaded colors, very rich and stylish. Special low price for today, only 23c each Shoe Section evening wear ; riding boots, slippers, heavy Oxfords, etc. Every pair takes with it our,guarantee to give you satisfaction. Meier &. Frank Company CARNIVAL READY TO OPEN ENTHUSIASM AT THE MUIiTXOMAH CLUB IUHSS HIGH. Parade Will Start Monday NIgtht and Gorgeous Coronation Cere mony Will Follow. With the approach of the opening day of the big merchants' and manufacturers' carnival, which opens ncx. Monday, en thusiasm is running riot at the M. A. A. C. carnival grounds. Fully 200 members of the club were out last night Inspecting the industrial street, witnessing rehear sals and assisting In the prefectlng of the thousand and one details that enter into the preparations for & big show. But little more remains to be done to get the grounds, and the many attractions offered in shipshape. The merchants and manufacturers of Portland, who are de termined this year to make the best ex hibits ever shown in Portland, are put ting tho finishing touches on their booths. In the arrangement of exhibits and the The Saturday Neckwear Story for women A matchless neckwear store with matchless prices The assortment is now at flood-tide. ;Embroidered Chiffon Shirtwaist Collars, blk.. white and white and . black, beautiful styles, tempting bargains for to day only at, each, Ladies' Silk Neck Ruffs, magnificent styles in -big Bargains . ' m .in, ion I cm Clean-Up of Pictures Three great picture bargains for today, a clean-up of stock on hand. 500 pictures 15x20, mat ted, great variety of subjects, regular 19c value, 7 c each 1500 Perry pictures, great va riety of subjects, 3 for 1c 15x20 and 20x20 framed pic tures, regular $1.50 and aq $1.75 values, for, each. v-'C 5x7 Passepartout pictures, 300 subjects, regular 15c values, each The new Fall and Winter Footwear embraces the most desirable styles only for men, women and chil dren. The famous and satisfac tory makes of J. & T. Cousins, French, Shriner & Urner, Johnson Bros, and other equally as well known manufacturers who put their money into their Shoes in stead of magazine advertising. Every kind of Shoe one may want is included in this vast as sortment Shoes for street, dress, Meier &. Frank Company decoration, of booths more original and unique ideas have been utilized this year than ever before. Jabour Is on the ground in person, su perintending . the installation of his at tractions, while the various committees In charge of such features as the country store, country postofflce. Wurtzburger strausse and the kangaroo court have their work so well in hand that every thing will be in readiness Monday night. Several hundred young ladies and girls last night parUcipated In the rehearsal of the great spectacular production ) "When Knighthood Was in Flower," and judging from the work done, this production will not only be a big feature but make a de cided hit. Robert Krohn, who has charge of the drills and dances, has achieved won derful results, and the production will fall litUe short of professional. To the end 'that there may be no hitch In the opening exercises the king, queen and full court have had daily rehearsals. These exercises, including the coronation of the king and que'en, will follow imme diately after tho parade, which starts promptly at 7 o'clock Monday night. The : line of march, as previously announced, is nortn on Fourteenth street to Washing ton, east on Washington to Third, south on Third to Morrison and west on Mor rison to the carnival grounds. Several hundred Multnomah hovs. attired In crro- v tesque costumes, . will parUclpate In the Groceries We sell Pure Goods at the very lowest prices. Pennies saved on every item. Phone, Private Ex change 4. 1 1 cakes Standard Soap. , . . .25c Lea & Perrins Sauce 25c 3 cans Red Alaska Salmon . .25 c Grape-Nuts, 2 packages 25c Malta Vita, 2 packages 25 c Babbit's Lye, 3 for 25c Log Cabin Maple Syrup, per gal $1.25 1 lb. Ground Chocolate. ... .25c 10-lb. Sack Corn Meal 25c QX. C. & B. Lucca Oil ..... . .65c Durkee Salad Dressing. 10c, 25c, 45c Maraschino Cherries . .65c bottle C. &. B. Kippered Herring . . .25c 1-lb. jar Chipped Beef 25c Postum Cereal 20c pkg Fig Prune Cereal 20c pkg 3 1-lb. cans Clover Oysters. 25c 3 packages Seeded Raisins. . .25c Vermicelli, per box 40c Macaroni, per box 40c Basement. Jewelry Specials for today include: Fancy Brass Clocks, every one guaranteed $1.25 value' Babies' and Misses' Bracelets, silver or gold plated, today, each C 25c Link Cuff Buttons, in i i different metals, pair C Indestructible Pearl Hat Pins, round and oval styles, 25c i values, each '. OC Guaranteed Alarm Clock 59c Indian Beaded Belts, sold every where at $2.00 and rt in $2.50, our special priceH New Watches For Men, Women and Children, gold, silver or nickel and gun metal styles, every one guaranteed, very lowest prices.. Men's Clothing Store It doesn't require any considerable expense to wear good clothes if you exercise good-judgment in selecting from thoroughly reliable and correctly priced stocks such as'ours. The Fall and Winter display is at its best, styles and materials to please the most critical. Prices 25 per cent less than you are asked to pay at the exclusive clothing store. We call particular attention to our line of cassimere, worsted, fancy cheviot and homespun Suits, in single and double .breasted styles, finely made and trimmed and marked at $ 1 2.50, $ 1 5.00 and $ 1 8.00 Men's Overcoats, a remarkable line of the leading styles in all the newest mixtures and plain materials, the - e k greatest values ever offered at $15, $18, $20 and Men's Cravenette Raincoats, entire new.line, at ff $12.50 to Men's plain and fancy Top Coats in coverts and homespuns, and very low priced at $10.00, $12.00, $15.00 jj Jf tJQ The Fall styles in Young Men's Suits are ready. Drag Sundries Saturday Bargains 4711 Toilet Water 49c bottle Best 15c Rubber Comb 9c Poudre De RizFace Powder 5c box 35c Perfumery, violet, car- nation and rose, today, oz. Toilet Paper Barg'ns 5-oz. Paper, 7-oz. Paper, 10-oz. Paper, 14-oz. Paper, 14-oz. Paper, Pure Tissue, 450 sheets 4c roll 600 sheets 5c roll 900 sheets, 4 rolls 25c 1200 sheets, 3 rolls 25c 2000 sheets, 2 rolls 25c. 1000 sheets. ..10c roll Special low prices by the case. II Meier & Frank Company parade, while the Governor of the state, Mayor Williams and the members of the , City Council will occupy prominent places 1 in carriages. From a large tally-ho oOOO Roman candles and 300 pounds of red Are will be touched off along the line, of march. All day yesterday there was a. .hum of business in Industrial street and In the evening there had been a wonderful trans formation. Hundreds and hundreds of yardsof buntingand flags have been put up 1 and presented a most Inviting appearance. I A dozen loads of sawdust were hauled and scattered over the street, In-uring a i first-class promenade in case of rain. Over i 1WV) Incandescent llzhts have been strune upon and around the band stand In. this street and when the light Is turned on, it will produco a. very beautiful effect. Yesterday ' evening Director-General Bentley received!, a communication from George K. Rogers, general organizer of the Woodmen of the World, advising "him that at a meeting of committeemen, rep resenting practically all the Woodmen of the World camps In the city, the invita tion of the Multnomah Club to partici pate In the festivities had been accepted. and that he had been instructed to inform ! him 'that Colonel Jones will have three and possibly four teams, to drill for the prizes offered, also that they would pa rade on the evening assigned them. Every member of the order in Portland ha3 been I II IB Meier 8b Frank Company Our "Willamette" Sewing Machines are unegualed at any price A ten-year guarantee Drop-head, ball bearing, best head, handsomest woodwork. (Second floor.) This store open tonight until 9:30 Hosiery Bargain New Fall and Winter Hosiery for women and children Stock complete with every desirable kind The showing the largest and best to be found in the city All prices. 79c Kid 1000 pairs of Ladies' Kid Gloves at an exceptionally low price today. 2-clasp, P. K. and overseam in all. the best colors white, black, tan, modes and red walking shades. Complete range of sizes. A splen did opportunity to supply Sunday gloves at little cost. 79c "PERRIN'S" FRENCH KID GLOVES The new importation of "Perrin's" famous French Kid Gloves is now ready for your choosing. Every new style, every new shade for street, dress or evening wear, and every pair carries the Meier & Frank guarantee to give satisfactory wear. Expert fitters to serve you. ' Men's Furnishings Fall' styles in Men's Shirts, Neck wear and Hosiery. Fall Hats, Fall and Winter Underwear, new Collars, "Cluett" and "E. & W." Varieties and styles the very best and prices the lowest. We offer for today a special lot of Men's Madras and Percale stiff bosom Shirts, cuffs to match, splendid patterns, regular $1.00 values, at 57c each Men's pure linen, soft bleached Handkerchiefs, all widths of hems, 2 for 25c. It Meier &. Frank Company sent a letter asking him to participate In the parade, and In this manner it Is ex pected that a splendid showing will be made. Bert Kerrigan, in charge of the big ath letic evenings, said last night" that the meets would be full of interest; that there would be 24 first prizes and 14 seconds. Only first prizes will bo given to the win ners of the wrestling and boxing matches. Hot Held for Wrecking: a Train. TRINIDAD, Colo., Sept. 11. Paul Mur phy and Ernest Smith, boys of Raton, N. M., have been arrested by Special Agent Rudd, of the Santa Fe, charged with wrecking a train. Last Sunday passenger train No- 2 ran across a rail which had been placed across the track near Hill side, just below the Raton tunnel, derail ing both engines. The boys have con fessed that they placed the rail on the track. Bookseller Fall Heir to Fortune. NEW YORK, Sept. ll.-wAfter an ab sence from his old home in Germany for nearly half a century. Theodore Hamll, a bookseller, who lives in Jersey -City, has been informed by a St. Louis law Arm that a sister In his native land has be- ' queathed him nearly $2,000,000. Hamll ran away from home ay the age of 8 and has not seen his sister or his friends since Last day of the great Hosiery Sale. Thousands of pairs of Ladies' Black Hose in a big assortment of -the best styles at a price down to a point where the economical woman must come here to supply her hosiery needs. In the lot will be found Silk Clocks, Lace Allovers, Lace Ankles and Silk Embroidered styles, Hermsdorf dye, all sizes, not a pair in the lot worth less than 50c, many are worth more Gloves Meier & Frank Company that time. When a youth he lived an ad venturous life, serving as Lieutenant in Maximilian's army, in Mexico. A com rade who returned to Brunswick Ger many, told of seeing Hamil in St. Louis, where he formerly lived. This clew finally led to his discover"- , MEN'S GOODS. Our store is shot to pieces. We are clos ing out men's warm underwear far below present ruling prices. McAUen & Mc Donnell. -The ruins on the corner of Third and Morrison. The greatest tonic for women, appetlz stron5 and pure Schuster's Malt and Hop Tonic. At druggists' only. I -J