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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 29, 1905)
THE MOKNINGF OKEGONIAN, TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 190D. HEAVY LOSS Iff FI ST NIGHT Grocery, Lodging-House. and Livery Stable Suffer From Flames. ' ALL HORSES ARE RESCUED Luckily No JjIycs Were Lost, Though Several Have Barely Time to Get Out Ahead of the Blaze. Portland experienced a third disastrous fire within three weeks, when at 9:45 o'clock last night fire broke out in the grocery store of Kertz & Young. 308 Front street, spread rapidly to adjoin ing buildings and caused a loss estimated at $14,500 before it could be conquered. No lives were lost, and no one was in jured, but great Inconvenience was ex perienced by roomers In a house above the grocery store, which was quickly en veloped in flames. Only men lived there, and they all got out with most of their belongings. They secured temporary quarters in nearby places. John Renke, proprietor of the Columbia Stables, lost pcrsonaleffects and some of his clothing. He had retired. and after being awakened, did not have time to secure his ohoes. coat, hat or other outer garments. He shivered about in the street in bare feet, until a Good Sa maritan was found, who took him In and kept him warm. This was just across the street, and Rcnke sat and watched the flames devour his property. Damage Exceeds Insurance. From what could be learned last night, the damage greatly exceeds the Insur ance. No one was certain as to the ex act origin of the fire, but it was sup posed it started In the roar of the Kertr & Young grocery store. Official Investi gation will be made today to determine to a certainty. Many horses, quartered in the two liv ery stables, wore rescued, as every per son took a hand and assisted in saving the animals from death in the burning buildings. The building in which the fire started was a two-story frame, recently con structed and of flimsy material. This aided the fire In- gaining headway. The lower floor was occupied by the grocery and feed store where the blaze started, and rapidly extended to the upper floor of the lodging-house of Mrs. Pllklngton, which was compcletely ruined. Its con tents are a total loss. From this building, which is owned by Attorney Isaac Swett, the fire extended to the adjoining junk Bhop of A. Selgle. This building was also ruined. The contents, consisting of rags, old rubber and bundles of trash, ma terially aided the flames, which rapidly extended to the large feed and boarding stable of A. Renke. This was damaged considerably. Horses Are All Saved. "When the flames broke out there were 5 horses in Renke's stables, and an equal number In the Western stables, ad joining the grocer't to the south. All of the animals were got out before the flames reached their stalls. In Renke's etable were about 26 vehicles. Only six were saved, for men on hand at the time of the fire concentrated their energies in rescuing the horses. Renke had just put In a stock of hay and feed, and this added greatly to the conflagration, for the flames leaped high in the air and burning wisps of straw were carried by the breeze several blocks, threatening many frame structures. Praise was given Chief Campbell and the fire department toy the crowds of people for the manner in which they handled the blaze. It was one of the hardest in the history of the paid department, owing to the flimsy con struction of the buildings and their in flammable contents. In the vicinity of tiie Are there are many buildings of the ram shackle variety, and had there boen a high wind prevailing at the time, it would have been impossible to prevent a much worse bls.ze. The first notice of the Are was received in a telephone call, which was answered by Assistant Chief Laudenkios and Chem ical No. 2. Upon their arrival an alarm was turned in from box 38. at Front and Market streets. Chief Campbell, upon his arrival at the scene, sent in a second call, and Immediately afterward a third, for he saw that It would require almost the entire apparatus of the department. Engine Companies 1. 3, 4, 5 and 7, Hose Companies 1, 2 and 3. Chemicals 1 and 2 and Trucks 1 and 2 were called into action, and it required the combined 6trencth of these to subdue the flames. Starts in Middle of Block. The grocery store in which the flames started Is situated in the midst of the block, and the flames ate their way ' to the upper portion of the building, which was occupied as a lodging-house and there was a wild scramble on the part of the roomers to reach a place of safety. As the flames broke out at an early hour none of the lodgers had retired, and most of theni managed to get their effects to places of safety without much trouble. Had the Are broken out several hours later several lives might have been lost Only a few of the room3 were occupied. The house has changed ownership sev eral times in the past few months, and the present owner was a recent pur chaser. The damages estimated last evening were: Kertz and Young's grocery. $2400; insurance on stock. $1000; Mrs. Pllklng ton, lodglnghouse and furnishings, 5G00; Isaac Swett, building. $1003: A. Sciger. junk shop and contents. $6000; John Renke stable and contents. $1800; J. Weiss and J. Spies, building, $2000; insurance. $2000; H. W, Graham and Otto Bencke, horse shoers, 300; "Western stables, 310 Front street, damage to roof, $300. John Burke, proprietor of the Colum bia stables, lost his clothing and per sonal effects. He roomed over his stable and the flames destroyed the entire up per floor. The two-story brick structure on "Water and Columbia streets, situated just in the rear of the fire, was threatened for a time, but the work of the Areraen saved it from destruction. Thousands "Watch Fire. Thousands of people were attracted from all portions of the city, as the red glare could be seen miles distant. A larce cordon of police, commanded by Sergeant Hogeboom, was necessary to keep back the crowds. Ropes were stretched, and good order maintained. Telephone wires were Injured some, but not enough to cause much inconvenience to business, it is thought. Live wires menaced life at one time, but only for a brief period. Captain W.' J. Kennedy, of the San Francisco Fire Department, said: "I never in my life saw a fire handled in a more able manner, and I must say that it is a credit to Portland to have such an efficient department. In San Fran cisco we have a much better equipped service, butyour department is handled J- a very able manndr, which makes up for many of the things yqxl lack in up-to-date flre-Aghting apparatus. I cannot understand why any of the citizens of t-oruana snouid Kick against uio nre boat, I had the nlcasure of witnessing your fire-boat in action, and once you have a big Are on the waterfront you will learn the capabilities of this craft." Woman in Patrol "Wagon. As a result of a report made to Captain of Police Moore against Patrol TDriver Isaacs last night, the latter will today be summoned before Chief Grltzmacher to explain why several .women were in the patrol wagon at the Arc. A large number of seople discussed the unusual sight while the flames were devouring the structures, but C. L. Groul. who Uvea in a scow at the foot of East Burnslde street, went to headquarters, and there made known the fact Captain Moore called upon Driver Isaacs for an explanation, and the latter stated that the women got Into the wagon without his knowledge: that as soon as he became aware that they were there he ordered them out and they complied without hesitation. They were unknown to him. It is strictly against the discipline of the department for any person not con nected with police business to ride or sit in the patrol wagons, and It is especially humiliating, it is said, for women to climb in and cause discussion at a big gathering. A CHINESE LOTTERY SECURE PARAPHERNALIA AND MAKE ARRESTS. Place Is Conducted by Charlie Iiaw and Is Patronized "by Col ored 3Icn. Policemen Evans and Maloney arrested Charlie Law, a Chinese, Sam Tribbs and D. J. Brown, colored, and Stelner Col back, a white man, in a raid on a Chi nese lottery at 3M Gllsan street last evening. This place has been watched by the police for several weeks, but ow ing to the secrecy in which It was con ducted, it was not until yesterday that the officers were able to secure enough evi dence to make a raid. The joint is lo cated just off Seventh on Gllsan street and has several entrances, the principal mode of approach being through an al ley in the rear of the building. Charlie Law, the proprietor of the place, is said to be one of the most Aagrant violators of the lottory ordinance in the city, and the arrest of himself and the patrons of his establishment is a source of great satisfaction to the authorities. Captain Moore detailed Patrolmen Ev ans and Maloney on the case, for the wiley proprietor is familiar with the de tective, force, and whenever any of them hove in sight he would close up shop immediately, or at least every evidence of a lottery joint would disappear. Law was caught unawares last evening by these officers who were in plain clothes and gained an entrance to the place, making the arrests before the gamblers could hide their paraphernalia, which was seized and taken to the station as evidence against the prisoners. This lot tery was patronized almost exclusively bj colored men. The two men of that race arrested claimed to be railway por ters and were released on $25 ball each. The proprietor was held at the station owing to his inability to furnish bondsmen. Merchandise Purchased on Credit Today, Tomorrow, Thursday Will Go on September Acct. The Meier Frank Store Portland's Largest and Best Store Portable Gas and Electric Lamps Beautiful New Styles at Very Reasonable Prices Artistic Picture Framing to Your OrderEntire Line of New Mouldings Second Floor Custom Shade and Drapery Work Our Specialty Lowest Prices Best Workmanship The New "Butterfly" Skirt Has taken the town by storm The latest Paris idea is the "Butterfly" Skirt Stylish and serviceable, it is destined to become .even more popular than the shir-top accordion pleated skirt of the past season An original creation of the "Quality" skirt-makers They are on sale in Portland at this store only "Butterfly" skirts are for women and misses, made with three flounces, sunburst effect voiles, Panamas, and broadcloths, all colors, splendidly tailored; must be seen on the figure to be appreciated Prices from $6.50 to $12 Magnificent showing of new Tailored Skirts in circular and 11 to 2 1 gore styles Mannish mixtures, broadcloths, Pana mas. serxes and cravenettes in all the leading shades The largest collection in the city to choose from All grades from $6.50 to $18.50 each Rennaissance Lace Curtains $1.89 S00 pairs of new Renaissance Lace Curtains; narrow inserting and edges; white or Arabian color; very best patterns; 45 inches wide by e an 2 yards long; regular J2.S0 values, for low prlco of. pair. . .. .. Fitmred Swiss Curtains, with plain ruffles. 3 yards lonjr by 36 yn Inches wide: best 51.00 values, at. pair tC Scotch Madras, dark blue and jrreen ground, floral and 'Oriental co designs. 45 Inches wide: best $1.00 value, yard .' DOC 8-4 Tapestry Table Covers, two-tono red and srreen. fringed all around; best patterns: regular Jl.SS value, on sale for this excep- C1 c tlonally low price $lai J GREAT SALE OF Axminster Rugs Handsome Axminster Rurs. Oriental and floral patterns. In great assort ment; size 27x60 Inches; grandest Rue value of the year: t o-y J2.75 value for this price... J I.Ot Axminster Rugs. 36x72 Inches. Oriental and floral designs in great variety: . best 54.50 values, on CI AT sale for this low price OHet The Meier ? Frank Store "Hawes" Hats for Men The Best $3 Hat on Earth The new Fall and Winter Blocks in "Hawes" $3 Hats are ready Der bys and soft styles in black, brown and tans Shapes for old men and young men, for conservative men and smart dressers The line alto gether is the best ever produced by this celebrated maker We want you to come and try one on and be convinced When at the Fair don't fail to see the working exhibit of Hawes, Von Gaul Co. The most interesting exhibit in the Manufactures Building New Shirts, Neckwear, Hosiery, Gloves, Suspenders, Fall Under wear, Flannelette Night Shirts, etc., etc. Double-Tipped Silk Gloves 42c Pair 1000 pairs of all pure Silk 2-clasp Gloves, in red, green, mode, tan, navy and black; this season's very best styles and AOf make; all sizes; extra value at 50c pair; sale price is...C Women's "Wash Belts in Dresden patterns, good styles; Ir regular 35c and 50c values, on sale for this low price. Alligator leather Hand Bags, with coin purse, brown, tan, gray, blue and green, with gilt or nickel frame; regular ASXf 65c value, now x3C "Pprrin" Fall importation" of "PerThis real French Kid TCI 1 llao Gloves is ready for your choosing. Every new fIi"roe style and shade in Glace and Suede; regular or WUVtSS elbow length. $1.50 to $3.00 a pair. New Furnishings For Men ITS CONTRACTS ARE LET "Women of Woodcraft Building Bids Aggregate Xcarly $40,000. Contracts for the "Wom.cn of Woodcraft building have been let at the East Side quarters of Chief Clerk Wright as fol lows: Carpenter "work goes to E. A. Lynd; masonry to H. Relmer; cut stone to Heppner Bros. & Tenlno Stone Com pany; plastering, W. B. Steele Construc tion Company; plumbing. Fox & Co.; painting. Martin Sattler; structural Iron work. Pacific Iron Works; sheet metal work. Northwest Cornice & Roofing Company; electric wiring. Pacific Elec tric Company; heating, Gardner & Ken dall Heating Company; elevators. The Otis Elevator Company. These contracts aggregate $3?,737. The tile and marble work will be readvertlsed. E. W. Hendricks Is the archlteot for the building. The structure will be a three story brick of handsome design. HE HIRES A UNION CREW Contractor Tillotson Finds Nonunion Men Work Too Slow. Contractor J. R. Tillotson, who is erect ing the elevated" roadway on East Taylor street, between East WTater and Union avenue, yesterday morning discharged all his non-union crew and employed a full force of union men on theJob. He made this change for the reason that the crew were making altogether too slow progress to suit him, only three rows of piles hav ing been driven In a week's time. The work of driving piles for this road way was begun at Union avenue. One building, a boat building house on East Water street, will have to be moved out of the way. For most of the distance long piles are required, at Union avenue they are 2S and 27 feet long. This ele vated roadway will relieve the other road way connecting with East Water street. CLATSOP BEACH CHARMS Thousands of Tourists Season Tick ets $4, on Sale ETcry, Day Tuo Day Tickets $2.50, on Sale Sat urday Onlj. Through train leaves Union Depot S A. M. dally and every Saturday at 2:30 P. M. No delays. No transfers. No dust. See C. A. Stewarl. agent. 248 Alder street, about tickets, official Information, time cards, etc., and ask for Clatsop Beach souvenir containing SO beautiful half-tone illustrations. Tickets sold at Union De pot. $26.50 "Willamette" $19.49 Each Another lot of 50 of our best model "Willamette" Sewing machines to be sold rthis week at a remarkably low price Jnst think of buying a high-grade Sewing Machine, the superior of any advertised machine on the market, at less than half "agency" pricesThis "Willamette" we offer has drop head, automatic lift, full bah bearing, best head, easy running, handsome piano finish woodwork and com plete set of the most modern attachments 10 years' guar anteeA machine worth $60.00, on $ I Q f Q sale at the special low price of 1 tjt Art Department Specials, 2d Floor Lawn Bureau Scarfs with Dollies to match; regular 33c values on sale at this exceptionally low price.... 1C Mount Hood Pillow Tops of prlnred art ticking; regular 75c values An to be closed out at this very low price, each 49C Special assortment of fancy Pillow Tops, front and back, plain stamped and tinted effects: regular 25c and 35c values...., ioc New Mexican Hand Drawn "Work; new ideas In Pillow Tops; new nera- stltched Linens, (new Scarfs. Center Pieces and Dollies. Second Floor. KT J VVAL J-. - Neck Ruchlngs, in chiffon, mouscline do 1 18CK XVlIC Sillier so,e- crJ ana laco effects. All the new J, ,""X0 styles in big variety and full assortment of of colora. Sir Walter Raleigh P.uchlnga in new effects and at all prices. 1 1 AH Parasols at Half Price Our entire stock of Parasols for your choosing at half regular prices Best display in the city. Silks, Ohiffons, Pongees and Novelties in all the most desirable styles, values range from $2.25 up to 20.00 Not one Parasol in re serve "Unrestricted choice from the en tire stock Sale continues all the week Main Ploor. Portland's Leading Cloak Store We have outstripped all previous efforts in the gathering of new ready-to-wear apparel for women, misses and children Not alone have we collected matchless styles and assortments but the values are far ahead of what you can buy for equal money anywhere about townIn all lines, coats, suits, cravenettes, skirts, waists, etc., we have variety large enough to please the most fastidious Fashions, materials and make the latest and best If you want satisfactory ready-to-wear garments come to the Leading Cloak and Suit Store in the Northwest Second Floor The new Suits in Redingote, tight-fitting, Eton and jacket styles, medium, and long lengths in Broadcloth, Tweeds, Coverts and mannish mixtures; green, red, gray, Bordeaux, tan, plum, back and navy; beautifully tail ored garments from the leading makers in the country; rtf ff prices range from $16.50 to . P UU.UU The new Coats in three-quarter lengths; Coverts, Tweeds, Cheviots and Broadcloths; tight-fitting, half -fitting and box styles; very handsome variety in plain tailored and trimmed effects; every flje f( garment unusually reasonably priced, $8.50 to P'JvU New Raincoats in the very latest styles; all grades. New "Walking Skirts. New Dress Skirts. New Coats for Misses and Children. New "Waists, new Petticoats, etc. Second Floor. DAY B0ATF0R ASTORIA Astoria Regatta, 1005, August 29, 30 and 31. For this event the Vancouver Trans portation Company sells on August 28. 29 and 50. round trip tickets from Port land to Astoria for J2.25, good returning up to September 1. Visit the city by the sea and -witness the numerous interesting events that they will have durirjg the above named dates. Take steamer Lurllnc dally, except Sun day, from Taylor-street dock at 7 A. M. NEW TOTTER" SCHEDULE. Additional Trips to tie Bech Arrasjred for Popular Steamer. The T. J. Potter leaves Ash-street dock for Astoria and North (Long) Beach points as follows Tuesday, August 29, 1:30 P. M.; Wednesday, August 30. 2:30 P. II.: Thursday August 3L 8:15 A. M.; Saturday, September 2. 10 A. M. Particu lars and O. H. & N. Summer book at City Ticket Office. Third and Washington streets, Portland. More $1.75 Waists 98c Ea. Another great new lot of $ 1 .75 Shirtwaists on sale to- day at 98c eachWhite lawns, white and black polka dots in lawns and ginghams t trimmed with lace, embroid ery and tucks White and colored waists in great assort ment, all sizes, best lot of season at the low price of 98c All White Skirts Reduced All White Suits and Dresses at Half Our Regular Prices All Our Colored Wash Suits and Skirts Way Below Cost Bargains in Silk Shirtwaist Suits, All Grades Great Bargains in Silk Waists, Best Styles, and All Grades Cleaning Up Misses' and Children's Apparel at Low Prices Specials in Trunks and Bags 32-inch canvas-covered Trunk, covered top tray, heavy corners, two leather straps ; a Trunk that will stand hard g t y C service; regular $6.25 value, for this low price pOo46r-3 34-inch heavy canvas-covered waterproof painted Trunk; gem cor ners, steel angle-iron top and hottom, Excelsior lock, deep set up and skeleton trays, full cloth lined ; regular a 9 e $12.25 models, at a saving you'll appreciate D 36-inch leather-bound Trunk, water-proof painted, brass plated ciamps, narawooci sinps, oest locn, lull ciotn-imed, skeleton.tray and deep top tray, two leather straps, regular 1 I A Ch $17.00 value, on sale for ? i.V 13-inch genuine Alligator Club Bag, leather lined; p5 r gr Vienna handles, brass trimmings, reg. $4.50 value. .tp503 16-inch cloth covered Suit Cases, $1.75 values for, each. .S1.25 Rattnn Suit On;ps, $1.75 values, $1.25; $2.75 n rf values, $2.25; $3.75 values Ipj.UU Steamer Trunks, Skirt Trunks, Hat Trunks, etc. Third Floor. Indian Blankets $3.19 Each In the Blanket store, Third Floor, we place on sale another great lot of Pendleton Indian Blan kets, suitable for steamer rugs, couch covers, bath robes, etc., 20 patterns, new colorings and designs; great spe- c q cial at only pJ I -7 Genuine "Navajo Rugs, mag nificent specimens in various sizes; our prices about one-half what you are asked to pay at curio stores. Third Floor. French Lingerie at Special Prices Our entire stock of hand-made, hand-embroidered French Lingerie is oh sale at unusually low prices Magni ficent styles m gowns, skirts, chemise and drawers Many of the handsomest pieces we have ever shown facturers sale of domestic muslin The great manu- underwer continues to offer splendid bargains in all styles and grades If you have muslin underwear needs this is your opportunity 2d Floor French Gowns of the finest quality, hand made and hand embroidered: hlph, round and square neck; long- and snort sieeves; pretty styles: 6.0d vaIues,.3J8 57.00 values.. ftS $7.50 values.. 95.63 59.00 values.. 0.48f $10.00 values.. 97.4S 511.00 values.. 57 J)8r 512.00 Gowns.. fSJ 512.50 Gowns.. fOJt J13.50 Gowns.910.15 514.00 Gowns.f 10.75 51C.0D Gowns.S12.75 516.50 Gowns.103 J22.00 Gowns.$17.oo 525.30 Gowns.$10.00 Unlundered French Gowns, high or lew neck; regular 55.00 and 56.00 values on sale tor S3.75 French hand made laundered Che mise' beautiful pieces at low prices: 53.50 Chemise.S2.75 54.00 Chemlse.S3.00 55.00 Chemlse.83.73 56.00 Chemlse.-1.4S French Hand-Made Dratrera 51.75 Drawers.31.3a 52.50 Drawers.Sl.9S 53.00 Drawors.?i33 53.50 Drawers.825 54.00 Drawers.S3.GS 55.00 Drawers.SOfiS 56.00 Drawers.S4.33 56.50 Drawerd.S4.S5 Hand-Made Skirt. In magnificent styles great values. 56.00 Skirts. .S4.3S SS.00 Skirts. .S6.06 510.00 Skirt. .$7.35 512.00 Skirts. .S6.oe 518.00 Skirts. S13.75 522.50 Skirts. S18.SS S25.00 Skirts. S1D.75 535.00 Skirts. $27.03 545.00 Skirts. S35.00 550.00 Skirts. S3S.75 in n mm mm ? in Jewelry Specials Fancy mounted Comb Sets, back and side combs in shell, gold mountings, set $1.33 Nickel case stem-wind and stem set Watches, guaranteed, special at . 98 " Crosses, ' gold filled, with fancy stone settings $1.29 Gold filled Purses and Handbags, beautiful new things in all sizes and patterns, at these low prices 75p to $15.00 Cuff Links, silver and gold filled, best styles, special 19 Sterling Silver Thimbles 19 Enameled Souvenir Pins at these low prices 1& 25 Souvenirs Souvenir Spoons, 25 to $3.50 Headquarters for Portland, Ore gon and Lewis and Clark Souve nirs. Every new, pretty idea is in cluded. "View books in many styles. Dinner Set and Cut Glass Bargains in the Basement The big Basement Store advertises for this week very special valnes in high-grade Dinner Sets, Cut Glass, Silverware end Bric-a-brac, useful and ornamental articles at prices that mean a saving of a third or more Every housewife should read this carefully si 4-piece silver plated Tea Sets, $12.50 val.$9.96 4-pc. silver plated Coffee Sets, $17.50 val.$14.17 Child's Mugs, assorted shapes and sizes, ea. -78 Silver plated Butter Dishes, $3.50 vals., ea.2.79 Silver pl'd Nut Bowls. French gray finish.$4.13 Silver plated Bread Trays, $5.50 values. .$4.56 Cut glass Nappies vrith or without handles 1.42 Cut glass Jelly or Bon-Bon Dishes, $3 val.$2.38 Cut glass Olive or Pickle Dishes, $5 value. $4.25 Cut glass a lower vases, b-incni $6 values. 5i5.isy Cut glass Bowls, 8-inch, pretty cut, $5 val.$3.98 Cut glass "Water Bottles, $7.50 values $5.98 Bronze Candlesticks, 6 inches high, $1.00 values. .78c Nickel Chating Dishes, best burner, $9.50 values.$7.87 CLOISONNE WARE HALF PRICE Our entire stock of Cloisonne "Ware on sale all this ' week at one-half regular prices. 60-piece Haviland China Dinner Set, purple and green decoration, regular $33.50 set, on sale Q L 1 for the exceptionally low price of pO0 1 $47.00 100-piece Set, same as above $39.42 100-piece German Dinner Set, $24.75 value. .$17.95 100-piece German Dinner Set, 4 designs $11.95 60-piece Haviland China Dinner Set, blue forget-me-nots, decorated with gold edge ; very S"f neat; $32.50 value for this low price. .V OU $48.00 100-piece Set, same as above $37.50 Extra special in a 100-piece Haviland China Dinner Set, pink decorations; extraordi- 1 nary value at this low price 1 Jv 60-piece German China Dinner Set, pink morning glory decoration, gold on knobs and d 5 q e handles; regular $17.50 value, for... 3s 100-piece Set, same as above, for $18.65