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WON BY OREGON
German Visitors De
Jighted With State.
AMAZED AT ITS RESOURCES
Scientists and Agriculturists
Form New Impressions,
WILL VIEW PORTLAtND TODAY
Trip Through Southern Oregon and
"Willamette Valley In Entertain
ing', and. the Fruitful Farms
Prove a Revelation.
The researches of the German Agri
cultural Society has so counterpart in
the work of any society in America.
The only thing that could be compared
to the thorough organization of German
agricultural societies would be an al
liance of boards of trades representing
each city of a jate. Each province
in Germany has its agricultural socle
ties, and these send delegates to the
national assembly. In turn, the national
gathering designates a commission,
which annually visits some other coun
try to gather facts relative to agricul
tural methods, and to report them to
members of the society. These visitors
are men of means who have also de
voted much of their time to science
They are all landowners, though many
of them have served Germany in the
army. Many of them also, it might
be added, bear the badge of Heldel
burg a saber scar. In the party which
Is now In Portland, the number of
men of noble rank Is surprising, and
all have gained fame as scientists.
The 42 members of the German Agri
cultural Society . touring the "United
States In the Interest of German agrari
ans reached Portland last night and will
.-Pi&4gg J&S&clty und.
surrounding -points oTrlnterest. .The fol
lowing day the party leaves for the East
again over the O. R. & N.
The scientific party reached Portland,
delighted and amazed at the showing
"Oregon had made. There has been no
effort on the part of members of the
party to conceal the fact that they are
pleased with the result of their visit and
that Oregon has proved more than was
promised.
When the train, on the Southern Pacific,
pitched down over the divide, and the
party, within a space of a few hours, had
seen snow on every hand and strawber
ries growing, the first amazement at Ore
gon's conditions was expressed. The
scientific party was surprised to find fresh
fruit on sale at Ashland, but the surprise
of that revelation was forgotten yester
day when the special train on which the
party traveled over the Southern Pacific
carried them Into other Oregon sections.
Summed up, the impressions of the
party relative to Oregon may be said to be
that the climate of Western Oregon is de
lightful, the country productive, lands
may be had at moderate terms, the op
portunities offered to investors are great
and that efforts are being made to mod
ernize all farming methods.
Every now and then throughout the
visit of the party the fact was apparent
that the impression has got abroad that
there Is a surplus of rain in Western Ore
gon; that. In fact, conditions were adverse
to settlers on, this account. Faith In these
reports. was shaken first when the party
found the Ashland district suffering for
the want of rain, and later when investi
gations showed the facts the party was
convinced of an error.
- But that Oregon did not stand In a fair
light before many members was illus
trated many times. For instance, Dr.
Victor Bitter von Bauer, a remarkably
well-Informed. man upon American con
ditions, asked the first day whether East
ern Oregon was not a desert and Western
Oregon had almost constant rain.
Unfavorable Reports Discredited.
The party probably gained these Im
pressions somewhere on the trip through
America. It is not believed that they are
spread abroad, for the party frankly
states that only a hazy impression re
garding the entire Pacific Coast has. been
had heretofore. These adverse reports
are not going to be cirrled home with
the party, either, for every bit of printed
matter dealing with this state was wel
comed, every speech that told of its re
sources followed with close attention,
and the most searching inquiries were
made Into agricultural conditions. After
the Western Oregon tour had been com
pleted the party expressed Itself as thor
oughly convinced that tms part of the
state, at least, was a most delightful
spot.
A significant feature in connection with
the investigations of the party are the
extensive notes taken. Dr. Martin Win
ner states he intends to publish a book
; descriptive of his experiences; an official
report is intimated as the result of Dr.
Hitter's researches, and other members of
the party will make statements to their
societies. Ndte book after note book Is
produced the moment an interesting fact
is .mentioned or statistics discussed. And
"kodak fiends" are everywhere. Seem
ingly one-half the party Is constantly
taking pictures "while the other half Is
gathering material for books.
' They Photograph Everything".
They photograph everything do these
German tourists. A group delayed the
party 15 mfnutes yesterday while they
photographed two Independence girls
f-tringlng trellis cords In a hop field, while
at another time the special train could
not move because one member of the
party wanted a photograph of the coaches
surrounded by grass so tall that the
wheels and rails did not show and the
train seemed to be standing on the
prairie. Of course industrial scenes are
featured in the plctoral gatherings of the
party. Hop yards, prune orchards, man
ufacturing scenes, busy towns and similar
materials are gathered.
There Is one picture that the kodak
owners missed and one that would have
: created a mild sensation, or at least con-
Islderablc Interest, In Germany. None of
the camera men caught Dr. von Bauer,
: an officer in the German army and a
' prince of one of the German houses, rld
! Ing on the locomotive which drew the
party into Forest Grove. Dr. von Bauer
wanted the experience, for he Is the only
member of his party with hardihood
enough to try It, and none of the kodakers
were quick chough to catch him perched
on the fireman's seat with his hand on
the bell rope. Judging from the way Dr.
von Bauer spoke of his experience it may
figure In his story of the trip.
JThe, engineer earns all at. la paid,
V wjatevyiiftjjtrear th& 'tnnx$vtnxixis
laugnmgiy remariseu as ne. re,-enierea nis
private car. 4We do not feel any of the
shaking and jarring that is experienced
up in the cab. I do not see how the men
stand It, but I guess it Is all In getting
used to the ride.
"But the people here they are so reck
less! Why, they walk all along the
track and do not pay any attention to
the whistles until the train is almost
upon them and then they jump aside, so
quick, just In time to escape being run
over. We saw them ail along the track
and the engineer tells me they do It
everywhere. Why?"
No one knew, but there were several
curious to know whether people were as
reckless in Germany. Dr. von Bauer
was certain they are not,
National Air Sang at Corvallls.
A pretty Incident occurred at Corvallls,
of which the party is still speaking.
While the party was In attendance at
chapel, during the course of a visit to
the Agricultural College, a class of young
German students suddenly began the
German national air. Miss Mabel Cronls
sang the solo part and the remainder of
the class Joined In the chorus.
Erlck von Fluegge, a member of gov
ernment official circles, entered the room
with a small party that had overstayed
FLOOD IS FALL NG
Kansas City Sees Re
lief at Hand.
IMPROVEMENT ON ALLSIDES
Water Works Will Resume
Operations Today,
GAS PLANT HAS STARTED UP
Danger of a Serlons Food Shortage
Is Not Immediate Outside Aid Is
Declined With Thanks Many
Refugees Find "Homes.
STORMS IX THE 3IIDDLB WEST
The sltuaUon at Kansas City is much
improved. The waters are receding,
and many of the refugees are finding
new homes.
"While Kinsas City declines, with
thanks, the many offers of aid. Gov
ernor Bailey has issued an appeal for
outside aid. The sufferers at Topeka.
are in dire straits. The water con
tinues to recede at Topeka.
Des Moines will soon see the last of
its great flood. While the need for re
lief will be great. Governor Cummins
believes his state can care for the sufferers.
houses, most of which can be taken out
in boats, proves to be greater than at
.first supposed, and there Is no doubt that
there is sufficient meat to sustain the city
for a week, even If nothing is brought in
from the outside. There Is a greater
scarcity of food In Kansas City. Kan.,
but with the opening of the electric Una
from Leavenworth, It Is thought that
there will be no distress of an acute de
scription. Financial Damage at an End.
There is little probability of much
greater financial damage than already has
been done. There have been some reports
of a settling of various large buildings in
the wholesale district, hut they appear to
have settled in a remarkably even man
ner, and an expert examination will be
required, to prove that they are In a dan
gerous condition.
Two men lost their Uvea today whjle
endeavoring to save others. Joseph Keen
an was drowned while endeavoring to res
cue some men from a house in Union
avenue, across from the Union Station,
and Edward Brooks lost his life in Lib
erty street, -where his skiff was over
turned by an eddy while he waa endeav
oring to get another man out of a build
ing. A number of bodies were seen float
ing down the stream, but are believed to
be those of people drowned further up the
Kaw, probably at North Topeka.
Fully 50 people were brought to the
Tenth-street viaduct during the day by
boatmen. None of them had been in
great danger, but had remained in build
ings until weary of the confinement, and
then had signaled for assistance, which
was given as rapidly as possible. Many
I people are still in the warehouses and
office buildings and will remain there un
til the flood subsides. They are entirely
Isafe and fairly comfortable.
The first malls from the West have
come In, one late last night and another
j from Wichita this morning. Nothing has
I come yet from the flooded district around
Topeka and Lawrence, and it is not likely
t that any will arrive for several day's af
; ter the water subsides. About two car
1 loads of second, third and fourth-class
matter have been lost In the freight
yards. The water Is now about five feet
above the bottoms of the mall cars and
running strongly. It may be possible to
dry out many letters after their recovery,
; hut at present Superintendent Taf t, of the
! railway service, classes that mail among
the lost articles.
(CorcIuCed on Page 10.)
KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 2. The flood
situation shows improvement on almost
every side tonight. The waters are fall
ing, the water works will resume opera
tions tomorrow, the gas has been turned
Into the mains once more, and, while
there Is no superabundance of food, there
Is no Immediate danger of a serious short
age. Blue sky was visible this afternoon at
4 o'clock. The rains appeared to be at
an end. the sun was visible for the first
time In a week, and for this and other
reasans.-'JIt 1? lthpught..,tp'at -jhq" great
danger of the floods are past.
The waters of the Kaw 'River have
fallen eight inches today, and tonight are
steadily declining at. the rate of about
half an Inch per hour. In the Missouri
the high stage of 33 feet Is still main
tained, but this is due to the rise which
has been coming down the Missouri
proper, and has been able to offset the
fall In the Kaw. It Is the water of the
latter stream, however, that has caused
all the destruction in this city, and in
Kansas City, Kan., and with it at a
normal stage, business in Kansas City
will shortly resume usual conditions.
Outside Aid Is "Welcomed.
While the city has cared for her own In
royal fashion and Is abundantly able to
do so still, there Is not sufficient food
on hand to permit the relief committees
and the municipal officers to feel easy
over the outlook. The transportation fa
cilities at the present time are so limited
that not much freight can he brought in
at a time, and there is danger that the
demand may overrun the supply unless
the stock on hand is speedily replenished
from outside.
The stock of meats in the packing-
OUTSIDE AID IS DECLINED.
Kansas City Replies, With. Thanks,
J 'to Many tenders of Assistance.
KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 2. A com
mittee appointed by the Commercial Club
early today to ascertain the conditions of
the present food supply, made its report
this evening. This report was so imper
ative that Mayor Reed, after consultation
with the relief committee, wired the fol
lowing reply to offers of aid:
"I am directed by the committee of the
Commercial .ClubJamIsht . toat. thecom-j
mlght;he a food shortagevowinglto "the
railroad communications being seriously
impaired, and because of the inability to
reach the usual sources of supply.
"It now seems that we will be able to
secure enough supplies. Our packing
houses are now beginning to get meat by
boats and otherwise from their plants.
Our business men and citizens generally
have subscribed very liberally, and we
confidently hope to be able to fully meet
the situation.
"The people of Kansas City will always
gratefully remember the many tenders of
assistance from various parts of the
country, all of which have been thank
fully declined.
"JAMES A. REED, Mayor."
The telegram was indorsed by J. F.
Richardson, president, and E. M. Glenden
ning, secretary of the Commercial Club.
MANY FAMILIES ARE SEPARATED.
Wretchedness of the Refugees Is
More Mental Than Physical,
KANSAS CITY, Kan., June 2. The close
of another day brought only another
night of wTetchedness to the thousands of
refugees in this city. Without water, save
for urgent needs, without beds, and with
the upper part of town unable to house.
(Concluded on Second Page.)
CRUISER TACOMA IS LAUNCHED AT SAN FRANCISCO.
MISS JULIA NAOMI HARRIS, WHO CHRISTENED THE LATEST ADDITION TO THE NAVY.
SAN FRANCISCO. June 2. The cruiser Tacoma was launched vat the
shipyard of the Union Iron Works at 5:53 o'clock this evening In the pres
ence of several thousand people, Including a delegation from Washington
state.
Miss Louise Stone, of Tacoma, pressed a button which released the last
block under her keel and started the vessel toward the water. At. the mo
ment the craft started down the ways. Miss Julia Naomi Harris, also of the
Northern city, christened the vessel. Owing to pressing engagements, neither
Governor. McBride, of Washington, nor Mayor Campbell, of Tacoma. wera
present. They were represented, however, by President Gault of Whltworth
College, and George H. Stone, a prominent citizen of Washington.
The Tacoma Is something of a departure from the conventional type of
naval vessel, being of unusually light draught and having over her steel'hull
V
a sheathing of teak and copper. These features are expected to render her
more effective for service In tropical waters, where there are shallow rivers
to be ascended and where docking facilities are scarce.
The Tacoma. has 3500 tons displacement, Is 2S5 feet long, 44 feet 1 Inch
beam and 15 feet draft. She Is provided with twin, screws and vertical triple
expansion engines, and Is to have a speed of 16 knots, with an indicated
horsepower of 4700. r
Her main batteries will consist of ten five-inch rapid-fire rifles; the sec
ondary of eight six-pounders, rapid Are; two one-pounders rapid fire; four
automatic Colts and one three-Inch field piece. She is designed to carry a
complement of 30 officers and 281 men. The contract price for the vessel
was 51.410,506, but owing to a number of changes, her cost has been In
creased oy about 5100.CO0. Her keel was laid on September 27, 1S0O. and It is
expected that she will be reader -for delivery to the Government In October.
00 LEAD
Hermann's Plurality Is
Over 2300.
GAINS IN BACK COUNTIES
Reames Runs Badly in Klam
ath and Lake.
YAMHILL IS REPUBLICAN BY 54
Total Vote Will Not Exceed 30,000, a
Decrease Over 1002 of 35 Per
Cent No Great Change ia.
Final Returns.
Vote in First District Incomplete.
g lag's?
lo3 SB
2 g
H.3 "2.
2 -t is
O p per
Benton ...
Clack'mas
Coos
Curry
Douglas ...
Jackson ...
Josephine .
Klamath ..
Lake
Lane
Lincoln ...
Linn
Marlon ....
Polk"
Tillamook.
Wash'tn .
Yamhill ..
Totals ...
672
1,025!
TSOj
97
"i,oii
i
372
325
1,717
397
1,301
1.702
604
475'
1.074
D2Si
579!
1278
413
47
'916
240
154
13S5r
14$ 73
1213 175
1544
6S5
1251 59
6S7
S74 134
12.58li92971163
62!
253
150
175
81
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'4S 30161 659
Hermann's plurality to date, 2357.
Complete.
Blnger Hermann'jS pluralltyfpr Congress
wlU,,bfro23Cto1'2400f Fuller returns
front 'the outlying counties have Increased
his vote over early estimates. In the
neighborhood of 30,000 votes were cast, as
against 45,000 last year, a falling off of
33 per cent.
The plurality of Reames in Clackamas
is 253, a gain for Hermann of 100 over first
estimates. Curry shows up with something
like 125 plurality for the Republican can
didate, and Douglas, his home county,
gives Hermann the handsome margin of
4S6. Josephine declares for Reames by
175 plurality, while Klamath and Lake ex
ceed expectations by piling up for Her
mann pluralities of 123 and 171, respect
ively., Hermann is popular in Yaqulna
Bay, and Lincoln County Is in his column
by 239. Linn, the Democratic stronghold,
flops over into the Republican ranks by
(Concluded on Pago 5.) .
CONTEXTS OF TODAY'S PAPER.
Floods.
Water at Kansas City 13 falling, and the situa
tion Is much Improved. Page 1.
Governor Bailey Issues an appeal for aid.
Page -.
Kansas City declines offers of aid with thanks.
Page 1.
Topeka will soon see the last of the flood.
Page 2.
Passenger train has been lost sight of. and It
is feared it has run Into flood. Page 2.
Iowa rivers continue to recede, and state will
care for sufferers. Page
Domestic
President Eoosevelt visits Denlson, la,, the
home of Secretary Shaw. Page 2.
Perry S. - Heath brands Tulloch'a charges of
postal fraud against him as falsehoods.
Page 5.
Hlght hundred are homeless as result of tornado
- in Georgia. Page -.
Foreign.
A. E. Ames & Co., one of the largest banking
firms in Canada, suspends payment. Page 3.
Chamberlain Invites 6000 of his constituents to
a garden party, and will, no doubt, discuss
protection. Page 3.
China is greatly alarmed over Incursion oC
French troops. Page 3.
Sports.
Scores of Pacific Coast League: Portland C.
Seattle 3; Oakland 5, Los Angeles 4; Sacra
mento 5, San Francisco 3. Paga 11.
Scores of Pacific National League: Tacoma 4,
Seattle 3; Helena 6. Butte 2. Page 11. .
Jack Grim is wrathy because McCIoskey has
signed his shortstop. Page 11.
Pacific Coast.
Oregon State Supreme Court decisions. Page 4.
Responsibility for lost registered packages laid
to Baker City Postofflce. Page -I.
Forest Grove agitated by liquor license ques
tion. Page 4.
Cruiser Tacoma launched at San Francisco.
Page 1.
Beneficial rainfall In Inland Empire. Page 4.
Railroad officials finish inspection tour in Cen
tral Oregon. Page 8.
Commercial and Marine.
Sale of Heppner wool pool. Page 13.
Oregon and Eastern crop- reports. Page 3.
"Wheat strong and active at Chicago. Page 13.
Bull campaign opens la New York' stock mar
ket. Page 13.
California fruit to go to Alaska. Page 13.
Rapid rise reported from upper river points.
Page 12. ,
Large lumber fleet la port. Page 12.
Schooner Copper Queen floated at mouth ot
Rogue River. Page 12.
Portland and Vicinity.
German agriculturists and scientists arrlTO la
Portland. Page 1.
Horace G. McKlnIeys arrest marks beglnelng
ot shake-up in land affairs. Page 14.
Police movement to create a monopoly of dive
keepers. Page 14.
Court-martial on Lieutenant Bushfleld conclud
ed, but decision kept secret: Knudsos cas
to be tried in Alaska. Pag 10.
Tailor wins suit against John Creagh, Paga 14.
City officials prepare to put bridge aad iecrf
acts in effect. Page 12