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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 18, 1902)
s THEn MORNING OEEGONIAN, MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 1902. RACE ENDS TONIGHT Polls Will Close in Carnival Queen Contest. MISS GRACE WALTON LEADS Mi Maylelle Douglas Is 042 Votes Behind Tillamook Couple to Wed. at the Fnlr Midway Attractions. Tonight at C o'clock the polls will close in the election for a choice as carnival queen. Today the vote will "be counted at 10 o'clock, at 12 o'clock, and in the afternoon at 2, 5, and finally at G. This being the last Elks' Carnival which will be given in the Pacific Northwest, tho friends o the young women in the con test are working hard to bestow tho honor on their respective candidates, be cause it will be a lasting distinction. When tho total vote was counted yes terday it was found that Miss Grace Walton still maintained and had Increased her lead of the day before. Enough ad ditional votes were cast up to noon yes terday to raise her lead from 744 to 942 over Miss Douglas. There will be some excitement at carnival headquarters this evening when the final result is an nounced. Following is the score: Miss Grace Walton Miss Maybelle Douglas 3 3 Miss Sadie I Ridgeway M Miss Carrie Burgoyne 3aa Total vote to date S.75 To Wed ut the Fair. The- matrimonial department of the car nival has received a third application from a young man of Tillamook City who wants to be married on wedding day at the big show, Tuesday, September 9. He says he has just secured the consent of the young woman in tho case, and he desires that arrangements be made for caring for his wedding under tho aus pices of the fair company. This is the third application for a wedding. A deal was closed Saturday by which a Ferris wheel attraction will be Included on the grounds. A ride around on the big wheel is an attraction that many peo ple will enjoy. The rain on Saturday evening stopped most of the balloon ascensions, but they will bo resumed Wednesday evening. Famous Austin Sisters. In tho Jabour circus this year are the. Austin sisters, aerial flying and revolving trapexe artists. Tho sisters will bo re membered by the many who saw the s"ide attractions at the fair here list year. Their act is not only sensational, but is accomplished with a great deal of dash and grace. Generally the muscular fe male is misshapen by reason of unusual physical development, but the Austin sis ters are the exception. They are slender and shapely beauties, and when seen in street garb could hardly be suspected of being accustomed to more violent exer cise than a turn on the golf links. Since seen here the Austin girls' work is said to have Improved their act, which is al ways attractive. One of their most thrill ing performances takes place out of doors and is free. At the beginning of tho sea son the girls were with Rlngllngs Cir cus, but George Jabour induced them to join his aggregation. The loop-the-loop sensation In tho Jab our show has been idle a part of the time on the Western trip, because "Plugger" Larson, the regular rider, met with an accident at St. Paul and sprained his hand so badly that he could not hold the handle-bars of his machine. Tho Jabour agent is reported to have secured a loop rider from San Francisco. Manager Rowe Is extremely desirous that the loop-the-loop be operated during tho Portland 'Car nival, as It is tho wonder of two conti nents. Midway Attractions. Following are the attractions of the Jabour Company's Midway: German village, with ladies' orchestra and vaudeville. Seven out-of-door acts and 10 tent shows, all open for the same price of ad mission at the Midway gate. Austin sisters in acrobatic work; Mile. Almee, the human fly; Grunatho sisters in pyramid building and tumbling. A troop of Arabian acrobats, whirling dervishes, Turkish swordsmen, sword and cup dancers, streets of Cairo, and Orient al theater. Menagerie Katool's trained leopanjs; Wardl Zouie, in a perilous performance with three lions; grizzly bear in hootchie coochle; Rajah, the trained elephant; dogs and ponies. Sigumento troop of Japanese acrobats In juggling, posturing, etc Congress of Nations, including repre sentatives of seven Oriental peoples. Mexican village, presenting character istic scenes of Mexican life, songs, dances, the fandango and an imitation bull-fight. The projectoscope, with moving pictures of tho latest subjects and scones. High diving, by Charles A. Blgney, of Boston; dives 80 feet into a five-foot pool of water. Daily balloon, ascension by Professor Neumann. Lunetta, an illusion that startles and amuses. The Marions, in a thrilling and gro tesque ladder-balancing act. The Carltons, acrobatic comedians. Haider, the magician. Mlddleton's marionettes. Sam Singer, the Oriental magician. Professor Donar, card manipulator. The Patnaudes, French acrobats, song ana aanco artists. The Pflel trio of Tyrolese warblers. Zora, wire-walker, etc itajan, tne trained elephant, of the vabour combination, is one of tho creat est delights of the children wherever he may be seen. This elephant is a first cousin by blood of the famous Jumhn. whoso fame became world-wide even be fore he left tho Zoological Gardens in London to Join Barnum's forces in this country. Rajah has never sinco his first month or two of captivity shown the least indi cation of temper. He has the strongest friendship for all children. It is a nosl- tlve fact that the ponderous brute might cnarge at run speed through a school yard crowded with little -toddlers and that he would never hur.t so much as a hair of any child's head. On one occasion when tho show was in Boston, Rajah had been given a half- noiiaay to witness the parade. Tho thousands of small folks were lined up on both sides of tho street, but In the crowded way were all sorts of horse equipages. As Rajah advanced the horses took fright. One animal was so terrified at his appearance that panic spread to tne rest and there seemed imminent 'danger of a stampede. The sit uatlon seemed full of peril for the chil drea. but Rajah knew even more than his keepers gavo him credit for. He realized that no horse could understand an elephant and that the foolish brutes were likely to creato trouble, so without rurtner ado he calmly turned around, lorsooK nis place at the head of tho cavalcade and trotted off down a desert ed side street, finding his way bv the nearest possible route back to his quart ers. Some may assert that the elephant followed instinct in this extraordinary performance, but to the ordinary thinker, it appears that ho followed a good bit of logical and rapid reasoning. Rajah will take a small child and raise it over his head wlth.4he utmost gentle ness, placing it astride his great neck and holding it in placo with his trunk, while his cavernous mouth breaks Into a The with Rajah. Manager E. W. Rowe telephoned in to The Oregonian from Tualatin last even ing that one of the balloons with a free ticket had been found in the Tualatin River. Fritz Hamilton swam out and recovered tho balloon and ticket and ia the happiest boy in Washington County. SWEDE ATTEMPTS SUICIDE After Drinking Spell Rancher An dersen Cuts Ills Throat. Aftor a drinking spell, a man named Andersen, whose first namo is not known at present, and who is supposed to own a ranch within a few miles of this city, attempted to commit suicide by cutting his throat with a razor yester day afternoon about 3 o'clock in a room at the New Cyclone saloon, northeast corner of Firel and Morrison streets. Ho was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital, and It is thought that he has a chance to recover, unless complications sot In. Andersen is a Swede, is about 40 years old, and weighs about 150 pounds. He Is known to a number of saloonkeepers In this city as a man who came here for a day or two at a time, did a littlo drinking, and then returned to his ranch. DOME Yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, ho vis ited tho New Cyclone saloon, and the bartender on duty, John Strom, remarked that Anderson looked sick. Tm all right. Til be better after I havo a rest. Give me a small beer," an swered Andersen. Then he hung around the bar and glanced at the newspapers. Muttering that he would be back In a minute. Andersen went to a rear room. The other bartender, S. B. Nelson, had occasion "shortly afterward to go into the room where Andersen went, and ho al most fell over the man on entering tho doorway. In the dim light he bent down to see who tho man was, and was hor rified to discover that it was Andersen. The police wore notified and Detective Ford hurried to the scene and ordered the patrol wagon. By this tlmo Ander sen was almost Insensible from loss of blood, and was unablo to speak. He was taken to the police station and the telephone wires were kept busy in an attempt to get a physician. Every physician to whoso offlce a moss- ago was sent appeared to bo out of the city or was busy on some other case. In this way about one-half hour was lost, until Dr. H. I. Keency was found, and he Instantly responded. Under his direction Anderson was conveyed in Holman's ambulanco to St. Vlncont's Hospital, Dr. Keeney accompanying his patient. At the hospital it was stated that Andersen had lost so much blood TO HAVE CHARGE OF THOMAS T. that his recovery Is doubtful, but It is thought that he may survive his self inflicted Injuries. From the nature of tho wound ho cannot speak distinctly and last night when asked why he had tried to end his life, ho shook his head. A saloon proprietor visited him shortly after his arrival at the hospital, and An dersen said that he wished to send word of what had happened to his relatives in Sweden, but was too weak to talk further or to give his home address. Are unlike all other pMls. No purging or pain. Act specially on tho liver and bile. Carter's Littlo Liver Pills. One pill a Hose. broad grin of clphantlno delight children will have a good time HE FAVORS ROSS ISLAND CORRESPONDENT GIVES REASONS FOR. THIS FAIR SITE. Thinks Southern Pacific. Might Build Bridge to Get -Xarrow Gauge ' to Union Depot. PORTLAND, Or., Aug. 12. (To the Editor.) Imagine Ross Island, in tho Willamette River,-raised to a level abovo extreme high water; suppose a landscape gardener has lent to its natural beauties the touch of his art; picture an asphalt boulevard surrounding it a driveway on the river's very edge, shaded with poplars or elms. See tho- spreading oaks, tho lawns of native grasses. Interspersed with wild flowers and delicate ferns; tho lakes of pure, limpid water, fresh and cool. How like a glimpse of fairyland this same island, under conditions indicated, at night, when illuminated with myriads of colored lights, and how the water craft plying between the island and the city gondolas, launches, yachts and all also OF THE VARIED INDUSTRIES BUILDING AT Vl. LOUIS FAIR The accompanying view was taken from ono of the eastern towers of the Varied Industries building at tho St. Louis Fair Grounds, looking down on the dome at tho southeast corner. There are four of the corner domes, each 100 feet above ground, and 40 feet In diameter. In tho background a part of the Electricity building Is seen. brilliant with Chtneso lanterns, would constantly suggest the world-famed City of Venice. Remember, too, tho views tho island affords mountain peaks hoary with eternal snow on tho north and east St. Helens and Hood, and" the city on a gradual slope, fringed with verdant hills on the west and south. Fasten these possibilities In your mind and then tell me if you know a prettier gem in a more charming sotting, anywhere. I do not depict these attractions on their own account, since anyone familiar with the situation can paint thorn for him self, but to remind our citizens that it Is within the power of our Lewis and Clark Commission to secure to Portland just such a park as I havo described even more enchanting than I have delineated it. I have visited Belle Isle Park, which lies In the Detroit River, midway between the United States and Canada, at Detroit, and I have eon nothing elsewhere, in any of tho largo cities, that compares with It in natural plcturesquness, but Ross Island, whllo not as large, can bo made equally fascinating. This property, I un derstand, has been tendered to the Fair Commissioners for $150,000. It would no doubt cost quite a sum of money to raise the Island to the proper height, and It goes without saying that a bridge must necessarily be constructed if the fair Is held on this Island. Tho immediate ex pense would probably be heavy, but it Is not unreasonable to assume that the Park ELKS GERMAN VILLAGE RICHARDS. Commissioners would purchase the Island, after it has- been raised and embellished, as it must be for "Fair purposes. It is also a fair assumption that tho county will buy the bridge, the river traffic al ready demanding additional accommoda tions of this character, and the residents of the southern portion of Portland be ing clearly entitled to better facilities than they now possess. Possibly the Southern Pacific Railroad Corainy would assist in construction of the bridge, or would pay liberally for Its use, securing through the 6ame terminal facilities at the Union depot Instead of Jefferson street, These, of course, aro only probabilities, but they are not without foundation, and should the city and county come to the rescue, the net expenditure tho fair com missioners would be forced to undergo is probably no greater here than else where, and possibly less. Why the com mission does not avail Itself of tne op portunity to secure and establish a per manent park on the lines indicated is be yond my understanding, unless the ex pense connected therewith dismays it. Should they, however, enlist the assist ance of the city and county, as indicated, the cost of preparing grounds would be reduced to a reasonable basis, and the very process of filling the island would at the same time deepen the river, dredges serving such double purpose. I sincerely trust this proposition may be seriously considered, since the more thought be stowed upon it the more charming be come Its possibilities. E. S. BUTCHERS ON A PICNIC. A Thousand People Attend Barbecue at Troutdale. About 1000 people went on the butchers' excursion to Troutdale yesterday to at tend the great barbecue nnd the various sporting events that took place. The event as a whole was very successful, and all who participated express themselves as having had an exceptionally good time. Sixteen carloads of the butchers and their friends left the city at 0:30 in tho morning on tho O. R. 6b N. train for the little town In Eastern Multnomah. From the time they arrived in Troutdale to the time they left the excursionists spent most of the time playing ball, climb ing greased poles, catching greased pigs and doing various other stuntauor tho edi fication of tho onlookers. The pole-cllmb-ing act was thoroughly enjoyed by all who witnessed It. After numerous unsuccess ful attempts to get at the top thts climb ers came to the conclusion that it was a thing thai could not be accomplished, so a small boy secured a plonk and went up in much the same manner that he would climb a cellar door. The greased pig eluded all who attempted to hold it still, and the manner in which it dealt with Its pusruers was a source of much amusement to the onlookers. In the sheep-dressing contest a man named HIckey dressed three largo sheep In the short time of 12 minutes, and was declared to be the winner. Two ball games were going oh all the tlmo, and at the end of the day it was ascertained that the two winners were tho John Drew and the Troutdale teams. Tho event of the day was tho barbecue. Two large beeves were roasted, and there was bread enough to feed the multitudes that the good book tells about. After all had had their fill the baseball and other games went on as usual. Late In tho afternoon the train wa3 Ailed, and it arrived homo at 7:30 in the evening. Some Site Xot Mentioned. PORTLAND. Aug. 16. To the Editor.) Enough has been said, and all points per taining to the candidates for the proposed centennial fair site have been Talsed and thoroughly discussed, so that now, it seems to me. the only thing tho members of the committee should do is to shut their ears to everybody, lock themselves ' in a room and figure out the points bear- lng on the various site propositions, and mako their selection of the site that will i be tho beat for all purposes, keeping in ' view tho gate receipts. Favoritism should have no place in the deliberations of tho board. Let the executive commit tee go at it as if it were all their own money to spend, and the dividends to i reap were auo theirs. The success of tho exposition, whether dividends are to be declared or losses to be assessed. Trill depend on the good or bad Judgment of the committee. If a man of good Judg ment and foresight had his own money to spend, he could easily pick our the best adapted and most successful site and mate the fair a grand success, and return the capital and wfllclent dividends to re ward him amply for his efforts. It is conceded that the City of Portland and the entire North Pacific Coast will reap untold" benefits through the success ful inauguration and carrying out of this fair. The "site" has so roany good points and only one drawback if, indeed, it be a drawback (distance) that it Is a ques tlon In my mind whether or not the good points will not outweigh all others, and prove it to be the best and only 'site of them all. In our derfrc to have the site as close as poselblc to the business center of the city, care should be taken that other and equally vital interests are not overlooked. Amplitude, attractiveness, accessibility everything else being equal are points that must wclffh heavT.y in making the selection. Tho men who compose the board are honorablo and pa trlotlc gentlemen, and withal good busi ness men; they will have at heart the best Interests of our great enterprise. We should all be willing to intrust the selec tion of the site to their enlightened Judg ment. AD Ail KLIPPEL. . AFTER THE 3IOU3IOXS, Under tho Clrcamatance3 Jfo One Can Honestly Blcmc Him, The mystery of a case Is cleared up when you take Mormon Bishop Pills, for they cleanse tho system so thoroughly that there Is no room for disease, They are wonderful as a nerve tonic and nro diice a perfect composure and Induce sleep under the most trying circumstances. They sell at the low price of CO cents per linr rif el-r- hnrrs fnr S2 30. For sala bv S U. laHdmoro & Co., Portland, Or. BATHS SAVfc THE BOYS NO DROWNINGS SINCE FREE SWIMS WERE ESTABLISHED. Formerly a Dozen or Mere Yeuf Lives ' Were Sacrificed Each. Season by Boy Bathers. As a result of tho erection of the Port land Public Baths, probably nearly a dozen boys -in this city have so far been saved from drowning, this -year. For a number of years past, from 12 to 14 boys have been drowned in the Willam ette River within the city limits, while swimming in the river during tho Sum mer months. The reason given was that during warm weather boys persisted in swimming In the river, because they had no other place where they could swim. The Portland Public Baths were erected this Spring, and it Is noteworthy since then that not one boy has been drowned within the city limits this year. They havo gone to the Public Baths. In speak ing of the matter yesterday; Edward Holman, president of the bath commit tee, said: "It is gratifying to know that not ono boy or girl has so far been drowned in tho river within the city limits this Summer. Of course, sad to say, two or three boys have been drowned while swimming in tho river, but the accidents did not tnke place with in the city limits. Risk of boys drown ing in the river, while they are swim ming, will be lessened by the police keep ing watch to see that boys only swim, In the Public "Baths. I am pleased to say that over 400 boys and girls have learned to swim this Summer at the baths. At first, the girls were shy about going over there," but they soon got courage and began to swim as well as the boys." "Do you swim yourself, Mr. Holman?" the reporter asked. "I learned this Summer, at the bath," said he, frankly. "I go over there in tho early morning. Wo aro gratified at the interest manifested in the work by women nnd girls. We want more of them to visit tho placo and learn to swim. Women and girls are admitted to tho bath Mondays and Thursdays, from 3:30 to 6 o'clock P. M. East Oal Street Roadways Unsafe. In the interest of safety the closing of the elevated roadways on East Oak street between Union avenue and East Sixth street Is advocated, at least until the proposed Improvement Is undertaken. Be tween Union and Grand avenues ifoxa the appsaranco of the surface the whole structure seems on point of collapse. In the center and along the Kadderly build' "I am arranetnrt to Tynvi Force ' there. I elf, but also .to my oaughtsc-ln-law and her uttlo ones. lnjf the roadway haa settled down several feet and is ready to go entirely down. Between Grand avenue and- East Sixth street conditions are no better. Only the- sidewalks are generally used. Planks are loose and the sidewalks have settled. It will probably be some time before tha nronosed Improvement will be started. -u& a bad accident might be . avoided U the public should use some other street until tne improvement is maoe. HIGHFIELDS WAS WRECKED Net the Hlftfclamdo BarJc,Brwtua Also West Dovrn.s CAPE TOWN. Aug. 17. The statement cabled yesterday that the British bark Highlands, Captain -Smith, from New Tork July 10; for East London, had been wrecked off the coast, is. erroneous. It has been learned that one of tho yea- eels lost in .the storm was tne Jjntisn bark The HIghflelds. Captain Dunham from Cardiff. June 15, for Cape Town. while the other was the British bark Bru tus. Captain Dallachle, from London, June i, for Table Bay. The chief officer .of the HIghflelds says that the bark sank almost instantly and that 23 of her crew were drowned. Cap tain Dunham, 10 men and himself clung to the bridge, which, floated, but the Cap tain and others were washed oft Tho chief officer and two other men were rescued after having been six hours In the water. The British transport City of Lincoln went ashore and the German steamer Kaiser, from Hamburg, July 15, for East Africa, was damaged In the storm. Domestic and Foreign Forts ASTORIA, Aug. 17. Arrived at 11 A. 31. and left up at noon, steamer Alliance for San Francisco and way ports. Arrived at 11:30 A. M. and left up at 12, steunex Despatch from San Francisco. Arrived at 1 P. M., French bark Cam bronne from Lelth. Left up-at 2:30 P. QL, schooner F. Red fleld. Condltlott'of the bar at 6 P. M., smooth; wind west; weather clear. San Francisco, Aug.17. Arrived Steam er Newburg, Gray's Harbor; steamer San ta Barbara, Seattle; steamer Empire, Coos Bay. sailed Steamer Victoria, i.adysnutn; steamer Willamette, Seattle; schooner Ruby (new), Coquille River; Bchooner Parkers-burs, Coquille River; schooner Louisa Maadsen, Gray's Harbor. New York, Aug. 17. Arrived Colum bia, Glasgow and Movllle; Cymric, Liver pool and Queenstown; Roma, Marseilles and Naples; St. Louis, Southampton and Cherbourg, Liverpool, Aug. 15. -Arrived Etruria, from New Tork. Hamburg, Aug. IS. Arrived Graf Wal dersee, New York, via Plymouth. Naples, Aug. 16. Sailed Vancouver, from Genoa for Boston. Queenstown. Aug. 17. Sailed Lucanio, from Liverpool for New York. Southampton. Sailed Blucher, from Hamburg for New York. Philadelphia. Arrived Noordland, Liv erpool, via Queenstown; SUvonla, Glas gow. Hlogo. Arrived previously Ping Suey, Glasgow and Liverpool, via Singapore and Shlmonoski for Seattle. Crasr-Q,nllt Wason-Tops. New York Times. "Thla seems to be the day of freak de signs, said the man with the red mus tache, "and I feel that wagon-tops are not escaping the general craze for odd ity. I have seen no fewer than 50 wag ons tne past two days, the covers of which looked the advance guard of a circus. Upon inquiry I learned that they had not attained this distinction, nor even the dignity of serving as an advertise ment for somebody's brand of liquor or cigars, but were pleblan delivery wag- SfflffllSB I Order from .81 I Fkckmstein-Miyer Co. 1 Jim Dumps had always felt quite blue When rent and other bills fell due. Collectors seemed to fill the air, And landlords sprang from ev'rywhere. FTIs different now; no blues for him, Since " Fore " has made him;" Sunny Jim i" Jlc orce Tha Badyt0-Srra Cereal, adds daily deposits to health's hanK account Sweet,- crispifl&Kcs mf wkett aai-flurit atcm coli. Must H&.V6 It. roend a few weeks at Cano Cod. and want to must have it, as it has been of. great benefit not Cfcaa fnraUbed on application.) ons, the owners of which had fallen vic tims to the universal desire for profuea decoration. .These covers are striped. some lengthwise, some crosswise and some diagonals, while still others are plaided in checkerboard style. The col ors are as many as are known to the makers of modern dyes, hut red. white and blue combined in barber's pole style seems to be the favorite. Whether the fad of multi-colored wagon-tops will wax or wane no one can predict, but there are certainly enough of them on tho street at present to lighten the prospect on the dullest kind of day." Walter X. Gllmore. of San Franctsco. had consumption, but thought his lease of life was not nearly run out. Some- of his friends wera frank enough to express a contrary opinion, whereupon Mr. Gllmore offered to bat $500 that he could wheel a barrow to Omaha before the grim messenger overtook. Tho bet was made and he- started. At last accounts ho had reached Pueblo. Colo.. In good shape. When ho started he weighed 111 pounds; at Pueblo ho tipped tho beam at 138, and was still taking on flesh. MellirisEod Many a mother has found relief and comfort in the health and happiness of her babe when it was fed with Mellin's Ifood and fresh .milk. Jp s SETTD A POSTAL PEft&REB SAMPLE OF MELlflJ '. S;F0 OD . Mellin's Food Co. Boston, Mass. - "ALL WRIQUT-FOR MORE THAN HALF A CENTURY m Cere Hradwkr, Constipation, ChlUs nd Feirr, aadmllBlU loss CoaplalnU. Ill Drngttts. Prir2ScaUaBx. WRIGHT'S INDIAN VEGETABLE PILL CO., New York. Mark Twain's Cousin, G. C. Clemens, of Topeka, Kan., the no ted constitu tional lawyer, who bears so striking a re semblance to Mark Twain, (Samuel B. Clemens) that he is frequent ly taken for the original Mark, G- c- Clemens, is a man of deep intellect and wide experience. He is con sidered one of the foremost lawyers in thiscpuntry. In arc cent letter to the Dr. Miles Medical Co., Mr. Clemens says: "Personal experience and obser vation have thoroughly satisfied me that Dr. Miles' Nervine contains true merit, and is excellent for what it is recom mended." Mr. Norm an Wal trip, Sup. Pres. Bank ers' Fraternal Society, Chicago, says: m?,:;. Pain Pills are invaluable for headache and all pain. I ha Jbeen a great sufferer from headache until I learned of the efficacy of Dr. Miles Pain Pills. Now I always cany them and prevent recurring at tacks by taking a pill when the symp toms first appear." Sold Toy all Druggists Price, 25c. per Box. Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Intf." know only 1 t i 99 iS