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T9E..0RNniG.-aBBG.QN,.MTUBI)T.:.'APm 29,. 1905. -- 11 I i ISLE HERE FOR FI Count Michael Barzimoff Will Hae Exhibit Installed . for Caucasians: j CALLS CZAR GOOD FELLOW Second Prince of Caucasia States in Interview That Russia Has Xo Chance in the . Present War With japan. Count Michael Jlichaelovitch Barzimoff, commander of a Cossack regiment, ar rived In Portland yesterday, from his Summer home in Carlsbad, for the pur pose of representing the Caucasian sub government at the Lewis and Qlark Ex position. After a lengthy conference with Exposition officials. Count Barzimoff was allotted 1300 square feet of space in the Oriental building. Iji order to allot this space considerable manipulation was necessarj, but the arrangements were finally made by Exhibits Director Dosch, to the satisfaction of all concerned. The Count will at once arrange for a big dis play of laces, silks, embroideries, rugs, shawls and Jewels. The feature will be the jewelry booth. This booth will be fitted up with precious and semi-precious stones from the Count's extensive mines in Si beria. The work of installation tvill be attended to by the noble's American agent, C. Margulies, of New York. While seeing the sights of Portland yes terday. Count Barzimoff attracted con siderable attention from the fact that ho tvas attired in the uniform of a Cossack commander. Since leaving Europe he has traveled in uniform, being exceedingly proud of the fact that he has seen active service with the .Cossacks. He thinks there are no fighters quite equal to the Cossacks, although he has not much to say in praise of the ordinary Russian sol dier. Looks Part He. Takes. As a nobleman the Count fills entirely the average Idea of that term. His ap pearance for the role coldn't be improved upon by a painter of ideals. In the sim plest attire he would attract immediate attention from his imposing figure and distinguished cast of countenance. He looks as. If he could give an excellent ac count of himself in almost any kind of a scrimmage, and it Is to his ability as a rider and swordsman that the late Grand Duke Sergius once owef his life. When that Grand Duke was taking in Moscow in 1S90, with Count Barzimoff as a mem ber of the Boyal Guard, an anarchist de cided to kill the Grand Duke. Count Barzimoff saw the play in time, dug the spurs into his horse and cut the wild man down with one swoop of his sabre. The bomb flew wild, missing the Grand Duke's carriage, hut killing two young nobemon in the Royal Guard. The Count has fig ured In many another adventure and has seen considerable active service. Being of Caucasia, the Count makes no secret of it that he has no great fondness for the Russian government; although ho is willing to stick Up -for his country if the occasion arises. He is the second Prince of Caucasia, and his people are not noted for their friendship for Russia. Czar Is a Good Fellow. Defending the Russian nobility, the Count Insists that they are grossly mis represented In many ways. "They are not dissipated and not cruel in their treat ment of the common people," he said in broken English. As to the Czar, Count Barzimoff says the sentiment Americans appear to hold toward the Russian ruler is unwarranted. "He is a good fellow a fine fellow, al though he does not run the government himself," said he. "The Czar lets others ten him too many things, but, to spend a few hours with, no better fellow lives. He is a good fellow," and the Count dis played that "he has picked up some col loquial English since his arrival. Russia Will Tiose War. That the Russians will lose the war in the Orient, Count Barzimoff reluctantly admitted there was no doubt. "If thev could have all Cossacks to fight the Japs with it would be differ ent," he said regretfully. "But the aver age Russian soldier does not like Russia. He fights, because he has to do it. He will get out of it if ne can. If Russia had held Port Arthur there would have been som chance, but when Port Arthur fell Russia lost the war. ' Count Barzimoff said these things as he was eating his dinner at the Portland Waiting on his table was a Jap, and it was observed that he was continually scowling at the man in tho Cossack uni form, although the Count did not appear to notice him until he was through cat ing. As he arose, he called three white waiters who had been serving him. To each he handed a dollar. The Jap's eyes glistened as he saw his turn coming, but he was out of luck. After a sharp look at him the Count felt for a smaller coin He handed the Jap a quarter and threw the other dollar to the head waiter. The Count will remain in the city for several days, until the Caucasian exhibit booths are in place, and will then tour California on a pleasure jaunt, returning here for the opening of the Exposition, He expects to return to Carlsbad in Au gust, and from there he will proceed to his nome in Batoum. WANT TO ESTABLISH'FERRY Blomaucr & Hoch Ask St. Johns for landing Privileges. Blumauer & Hoch. whb will build an 518,000 roadhouse opposite St. Johns on tho St. Helens road, will ask from the St. Johns Council the privi lege, of a landing for a ferry -which they propose across the "Willamette River at this pojnt. They give assur ances that their roadhouse will run on a perfectly respectable plan and will be entirely free from objection able characters. As the Council meets Monday night, the proposition will then come up, when it will be known what kind of ferry it is proposed to establish. St, Johns people are anxious Tor a ferry across the Willamette, and "will be willing to make a reasonable concession to get one. They are work ing for the ultimate establishment of a free ferry. Work on the roadhouse lias already begun. His Death Remains Mystery. All efforts to Identify the unknown man whose body was taken from the river Thursday night have proved unavailing. Coroner Finley burled the remains In the County Cemetery yesterday, but retained the clothing, thinking some one might yet come Torward and recognize the gar ments. There was no clew to work upon. and the police were unablo to render any assistance. It is believed the man may have been murdered, although he may Jiave committed suicide, or cave been, ac cidentally drowned. " " COUNT MICHAEL MICHAELOVITCR BARZIMOFF RErKESEXTATXVE HtOJf CAUCASIA TO tEWIS AND CLARK EXPOSITION. COURT Judge Frazer Grants Eight Couples Decrees. CRUELTY AND DESERTION These Are the Grounds Upon Which the Several Plaintiffs Secure the Severance of the Yesterday was divorce day in the State Circuit Court, where Judge Frazer untied eight couples. The case of Leonard A. Brush against Ella R. Brush was heard, and will be decided today. The suit -to dissolve the matrimonial bonds was brought bocause of desertion beginning in May. 1900. Brush testified that at that time, for business reasons. It became necessary" for him to change his residence from Buchanan County. Iowa, to Cleves, la., and his wife refused to go with, him or to live with him afterwards. They were married in 1S6S. Brush resides in Benton County. Lardie Fisher, who was married to Jo seph Fisher in Arizona, in 1S06, testified that be left her on August 24, 1903. She did not know where ho had gone, and advertised and wrote various letters in an effort to locate him, without result. They havo no children. The decree was granted. j Desertion was the ground of a dtvorce granted to Ida May Ellis from John A. Ellis. She testified that he abandoned her and their two children on March 15. 1904. They were married in Portland in 1S92. The maiden name of the plaintiff was Jaques. ' Louise C. Taylor was divorced from Christian A. Taylor on account of deser tion. She testified that ho left her in Oakland, Cal., in Jane, 1901, going to Douglas, Ariz., where he now resides. He refused to return to her or to contribute to her support. Their marriage took place In Salt Lake In 1S97. They have no children Cruelty the Ground. Miller linger, who was married to Ar nold TJnger in New "York 2S years ago, "tes tified that for the past five years her hus band treated her cruelly, and failed to, provide for her. They have four chil dren, and she was awarded the care or the two youngest, aged 10 and 5 years, respectively. She asked for $40 a month alimony. Mrs. TJnger said the defendant used vile language to her, and on one oc casion, at Sixteenth and "Washington streets, while she was walking with her children, assaulted her and attempted to strike her with an umbrella. TJnger made an appearance in tho case some time ago, but did not contest the divorce yester day. The decree was ordered entered. Max Hermann Rossberg was divorced from Margarette F. Rossberg because of desertion beginning in June, 1902. He in formed tho court that his wife abandoned him and their three children, and de clined to return. He was awarded the custody of the children. Charles E. TVilcox was divorced from Rosa J. "Wilcox because of desertion. William Trevor, who once conducted a bakery in Portland, and who Is now en gaged in mining,' related a harrowing tale of ill treatment by his wife, Louise Trevor. He said she had a very bad temper, and was always scolding and fault-finding when ho was at home. He asserted that her abuse of him was a no torious fact in the neighborhood where they lived, and that it had been a con stant occurrence nearly ever since their marriage. She threw sticks of stove wood at him, and never cooked a meal for him more than once a month, and then made him wash the dishes. Trevor further stated that during his , absence mining his wife received 30 a month fr;om tho company "he was associated with, and part of the time $40 monthly. Mrs. Trevor was present with her two little children, aged 4 and 2 years, re spectively, listening to the testimony against her. and. made no denial, not de- to contribute $20 a month alimony for the support of the children, and this was lncorpbrated in the decree. Speaks to the Judge. After the divorce had been granted Mrs. Trevor visited Judge Frazer in his cham bers and told him that the testimony given by her husband was" a gross exag geration of facts. She admitted that she sometimes lost her temper and abused him, but ssald he was to blame for it. She asserted that he falsely accused her of unfaithfulness, and told her in the presence of the neighbors that he was not tho father or their children. She said he drank, and denied that he provided well for the- family. She came to the Courthouse, she said, - vithout eating breakfast, because- she desired to give what little food there was lrt the house to the . children. She further-stated that she asked Trevor to give her some money as .he was leaving the courtroom, and he refused. She let him obtain the divorce for the reason that she was willing to be rid of him. Trevor obtained a divorce years ago. As he was walking along Third street. near Washington, yesterday afternoon, H F. Jurgens w,as handed a complaint in a uivorce sun, in wnicn -u. a. jurgens is plaintiff, by Deputy Sheriff Kelly. The officer does not know Jurgens, but was told where to find him, and furnished with his description, and he made a cor rect guess. "Hello, Jurgens," said Kelly. "Hollo yourself," came the response "I've got something for you," said Kelly handing him the divorce papers. Jurgens, after looking over the summons and com plaint, attempted to deny his Identity, but a moment later admitted that he was the right man. Mrs. Jurgens accuses her husband of calling her vile names, and says that while they were living at Tua latin he struck her, and she narrowly es caped falling on a red-hot stove. She alleges that he struck her on other occa sions. They were married in December, 1901. She asks that her maiden name. Meyer, be restored to her. Ruth Ellen Brink has begun suit against Henry William Brink for a dissolution of the matrimonial bonds, because of gross and habitual drunkenness. Susan A. Bradloy yesterday instituted suit against Richard M. Bradley for divorce in the State Circuit Court, and for the custody of their two children. She states in her complaint that their mar riage was solemnized in Grangeville, Idaho. In 1S73. and six years ago he abandoned her. AUTO. RACE FROM NEW YORK Machines "Will Start May 8 on Trans continental-Journey- Colonel R. "W. Richardson, secretary of the National ' Good Ttoads Associa tion, who is here to remain until after the National Good Roads Convention, June 22, 23 and 24, is in receipt of telegram from New York, stating that arrangements have .'been ' completed for a motor-car race -from New York to Portland. This race will start-from the Waldorf-Astoria' May 8, ,tho first to arrive at tho convention of the Na tional Good Roads Association In ses sion at the Audito'rlum 'ofthc Lewis and Clark Exposition to receive $1000. This race is the result of a' discus sion by good roads experts at tho Wal dorf-Asforla. Its entlro course will bo mapped out in advance, so. thai the millions of people between New York and Portland will be able - to know every day Just exactly where the con testants arc, as a complete report of It will appear in the papers through out the country , Telegrams are going "forward from several .points along tho lllne .now, ad vising as to the conditions of the roads, as this- will have its influence upon the exact selection of the course. Against River Water. PORTLAND. Or., April 28. (To the Editor.) Medical orders have just been Issued to the British ship Dumfriesshire, now loading at the North. Pacific Lumber Company a -wharf. not to use the river water, even for trashing purposes, on account of the discharge of ec wage in lis immediate neighborhood. This clearly ehowa that the complaint made in my recent letters is fully Justified and cmphanres the urgent need of extending the ecwer pipes to a safe distance below where vessels are moored. "Will you not use your, powerful influence in bringing about this Teiorm? ARTHUR B. BERNAYS, v Chaplain of the Scaemen's Institute, After typhoia fever, '.pneumonia and 1 .l-W r. V,o tut) Trounr -rr. -5-.., " T''fc."'' vv.u ADMITTHE BRIBE Contractors Took Money for - Collusive Bids. - SO TESTIFY IN THE COURT G. B. Thomas,-Member of the Port of Portland Commission, Says, y He Did Xoi' Receive Bribe; but "Was Given Loan. . There' Is no longer any doubt that Jo seph Paquet,. Sydney Smyth and J. E. Bennett, contractors, received a bribe of $1000 each for putting in collusive bids for the building: of the Portland drydocx. They all confessed to this fact yesterday In Judge Cicland's court, when called as witnesses for the defense at the trial of J. B. Bridges against Robert Wakefield to recover profits on the drydock con tract. They said it was through a deal entered Into with Bridges that they re ceived the money, and Bridges alleges that Wakefield was the guilty one. "Paquet is a wealthy man, and is a well-known Portland boatbuilder, and he was once school clerk. Sydney Smith Is a contractor and a member of the firm of Smyth & Howard. J. B. Bennett is likewise a well-known contractor, and Is at the present time engaged In erecting thB united States Government buildings on the Lewis and Clark Exposition grounds. Paquet testified that he received a check for $500, and piling worth 5500. Bennett said he received a check for $1000 and Smyth testified that he owed Wakefield some money, and received credit for 51000. Tho checks received by tho others were signed by Robert Wakefield, to whom the drydock contract was let, and who dis bursed all the money. Bridges only super intended the construction of the dock. M. C. Banfield. Ben Selling. C. F. Adams and C. F. Swlgert, members of the Port of Portland Commission, were called as witnesses and testified that they knew nothing concerning collusion in bids, and did not suspect anything of the kind. There were two sets of bids, the first being all rejected. The lowest bid of tho first lot was $195,000. The plans were changed somewhat( and Wakefield agreed to do the work for $162,000. The Commis sioners agreed that they thought this was very reasonable. Swlgert stated that he thought there might have been some col lusion in the first bids, but the price the contract was let for, $162,000, he thought was cheap. In cross-examining- Contractor Bennett Mr. Mendenhall asked him if -he had not been expelled from a Masonic lodge In Victoria years ago. but Judge Cleiand re fused to allow the question - to be answered. G. B. Thomas, member of the Port of Portland Commission, who has previously denied having received $o00 from Wake field & Bridges to influence his vote as to claims for extras, testified yesterday, ad mitting that he received $500 In pay ments of $250. He stated, however, that" the money was a loan, and not a bribe. He received it through A. C. TJ. Berry. bookkeeper for Wakefield & Bridges. Thomas said he asked Bridges for the money, and offered to give him a note. Bridges was his friend. When he re ceived the second $250 he said Wakefield Interposed an objection, and Berry, the bookkeeper, explained that Bridges had given instructions to let Thomas have the additional amount. Suit Over. Land Commission.' S. A. D. JButer. of timber land fame. figures" in" a'suit filed in the State Circuit -wuurt. yesterday oy v. n. .Braaiey against W. G. Bohn, to recover $1350 com mission for finding purchasers for lands. Bradley says that Bohn, acting as a broker for Puter, In January. 1900, -agreed to pay him 35 cents an acre on all lands which clients he should introduce should purchase. Bradley alleges that he Intro duced H. M. Peyton and Duncan,. Brewer & Co., who were clients of his. He avers that sales of timber lands in Douglas and Coos Counties were consummated amount ing to sections. Bradley alleges that ho does not know what Puter got for the lands, but he does know that he . himself was to receive 35 cents an acre, which has not been paid to him. Will Decide Cases. Judge Frazer will decide the following this morning: James-C. Stuart 'et al. vs. City of Port land, on the merits. Martin Pleit vs. Fink & Co., demurrer to plea in abatement. John Schenk vs. S. Morton Cohn et al demurrer to complaint. L. .A. Brush -vs. E. R.? Brush," on the merits. I v - Judges Sears and Cleiand will decide. ueorgc j-i. wnuams- efai. vs. commercial National Bank et al., demurrer to de fenses. Judge Scars will decide C. S. 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One size only. ff land Consolidated Railway Company for 53000 damages. King says hia right shoul der was dislocated, and that he suffered laceration of the capsule, and Is perma nently Injured. Spencer & Dayls are his attorneys. Will Goes to Probate. The will of Charles .Flcckensteln, de ceased, was admitted to probate in the County Court yesterday. By its terms the widow receives $100 in lieu of dower. and 5100 Is devised to George Frederick Fleckenstoin, an adopted son. The rest of the estate Is devised equally to Mary Angersteln, a sister, and Henry J. and George W. Fleckenstoin, brothers of the testator. Supplementary Articles Filed. Supplementary articles of incorporaUon of the St. Johns Water Works & Light ing Company. Increasing the capital stock from 5JP.0GO to $50,000, were filed in the County Clerk's office yesterday by J. L. Hartman. H. L. Powers and "PL T. Thnmn. son. The company intends to furnish the to.wn or at. jonns and surroundings with a water and electric light system. Is Appointed Administratrix. Helen R. Cardwell was appointed by Judge Webster yesterday administratrix of the estate of Byron P. Cardwell, deceased,- with the will- annexed. Sues Hallway for Damages. P..S. King, who was a victim of the Montavilla street-car accident on the morning of November 17, 1904, when the car overturned at East Twenty-eighth and Glisan streels, yesterday ' began suit In th& State Circuit Court against the Port- VOTE ON SIX QUESTIONS St. Johns to Decide Bond Issue, Cow and Liquor Problems. The St. Johns Council and Mayor W. H. King Have decided to submit six propo sitions ,to the voters of that place at a special election. to bo held about May20. The exact time for holding the election will be fixed at tho meeting of the Coun cil next Monday evening. The six propo sitions on which the citizens will vote are: Shall the Council be authorized to issue bonds to purchase grounds and erect a public building; to pay oft a J40O debt in curred in the erection of the present City Hall, money having been borrowed of A. L. Miner; to erect a public dock at the foot of Richmond street, according to plans already prepared; to pay for lire ap paratus purchased by the former Council to the amount of ?1T00. These are the purjoses for which bonds .arc to be issued, if the voters cast a two-thirds vote- in favor of them. If it carry it will .mean some rustling, as there is Tcnown to be considerable opposition. Tho other two propositions are in tho nature of a test of the sentiment of the people of St. Johns, and are: Shall cows be prohibited from running at large In St. Johns, and shall licenses be Issued to saloons In St. Johns. Whatever the vote on these last two questions may be, it will not be binding on the Council, but will test the sentiment of the people. If the bond Issue is de feated, the Council will be compelled to license everything in order to get reve nue, so It is expected that the temperance people will work for the Issue of the bonds, amounting to 510.000. DRUG v RUINS DOCTOR'S 3EIXD Became Fiend Several Years Ago When Shot by Dalton Gang. WEISER. Idaho, April 2S. (Special.) Dr. Sherman Youngblood. of Midvale. In this county, will be examined this after noon by the lunacy board. Dr". Young- blood has become crazed by overindul gence in cocaine and morphine. The day before yesterday he went to the storo of Deaton & Lowell, at Midvale. with the avowed intention of shooting Mr. Deaton. As he entered the Btoro with a shotgun in his hands, he was seized and dis armed and kept confined until Sherift Lansdon arrived from Weiser and took him in charge. 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