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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (July 5, 1907)
lo ZJtiJG JHUJKJNJLKt - OKEGONIAN. FRIDAY, JULY 5, 1907. AQUAT1G SPORTS DRAW BIG CROWDS Fine Series of Races Run Off Between Various Kinds of Water Craft. MANY EXCITING CONTESTS Motor-Boats, Cutters and Yachts Enter Lists in Class Events and Struggle for Victory In Presence of Thousands. . Water sports on the river yester day proved among the most divert ing features of Portland's big cele bration. Thousands gathered on the bridges and docks, while hundreds of launches, canoes and rowboats were chartered by the .crowds. Seldom has the harbor presented a more gala appearance. All ships in the harbor, with flags and bunting displayed in honor of the day, and the throng of spectators lining the bridge and every point of vantage in order to view the sports, added to the attractiveness of the river front. The weather was perfect, and through out the day there was not a serious accident. Arrangements for carrying out the river races yesterday were well planned. The events were run off without a hitch, and there were no unnecessary delays. The cruiser Charleston was In holiday dress, and the shores of the lower harbor were lined with spectators who were in terested in the outcome of the cutter races between rival crews of the war vessel. These races were exciting, and created no end of enthusiasm among the members of the Charles ton's crew. V Fine 3Iotor-Boat Race. The biggest event of the river races was the contest between motor boats, the start being from, the starters' boat Just south of the Morrison-street bridge. The course was then north to a beacon In the river near the Portland Flouring Mills, which the racers were to round, and then return to Ross Island and round a etake boat, thence back to the judges' boat at the Morrison bridge. The course is about eight miles in length, and there was a splendid opportunity for rival owners of motor boats to show the merits of their crafts. A fine list of entries was in line when the start ing gun was fired. The Vixen, owned by J. E. Wolff, won the race, with the Flirt 14 seconds be hind. The time made by the Vixen, which was the scratch boat, all the others being allowed handicaps, was 25 minutes and 18 seconds. The Flirt Is owned by Fred Lind and had a 3:45 handicap over the Vixen. Silver Heels, a two-horsepower boat, owned by A. L. Bardeck, nlshed third. Kittle. C. E. Mathoit owner, was fourth: Teaser, E. Von der Verth owner, was fifth; Arrow, J. Campbell, finished sixth, and Anita, G. G. Wentworth, came in seventh. The only other boat entered was the Zip, Raymond Hale owner, which did not finish, as she began to fill with water after covering part of the course. The Nancy, the powerful boat of TV. B. Honeyman. did not run, her engines be ing out of order. The race was a pretty one and the last ones to get away came back past the judges' boat on their way to Ross Island well in a bunch, with the Vixen leading and the Flirt a close second. On the way to the island and back the Vixen increased her lead somewhat and came across the line a clean winner, with the Flirt chasing her closely a few boat lengths behind. The fast running created a great deal of enthusiasm among the spectators and there was considerable applause. This sport, while new here,, is bound to become more popular. There are enough speedy boats now on the river to guarantee some more good sport this Summer. Game Fight Between Cutters. Following the motor boat race came the first of the contests between cutters from the Crusier Charleston. The race was pulled off promptly at 3:30 between Tour 12-oared cutters. The first was In charge of Coxswain Schneider, the sec ond In charge of Lieutenant Zogbaum, the third in charge of Boatswain's Mate Coughlan and the fourth was steered by Coxswain Thompson. The course was from the starters' boat above the Morrison-street bridge to the bow of the Charleston, in the lower harbor. The - ,::. :: " i y: -'..w ' , l x y:'.- ' ' "i-"v: : , ' yrZ V::: . 'V:.-W&V-?- -0' .: ,:,:.., r.---; ::r ,:V.,;:. :: ::.::.::::,y.;. rv.: 'ir:-- y-"! ' : : ... y:: Z V-.:... :': V' W : -:S:: --yy y:;.y.y . t-V : ::y.--.::v. ; ::y.;:-:. : :: i: kernel JM1 1 M lral!! " :. ,;- I I 8CKNB AT IRVINGTON TRACK DURING THE RACES OF THE RIVERSIDE DRIVING CIATB. ... I - - t . ............... 1 . T . ............. x x . t ....... j third cutter, In charge of Coughlan, won; time, 10:22. The first cutter was second, the second third and the fourth last. A second cutter race was run shortly after by other crews from the Charles ton in the same boats. These races were very popular and the jackies were cheered from each bridge as they passed. In the second race the boats were in charge of the following coxswains: First cutter, Rogers; second cutter, Patter son; third cutter, Conley; fourth cutter. Parsons. The boats crossed the line in this order: Third cutter, second cutter, first cutter, fourth cutter. The time in this race was 10:47. The boats made a pretty exhibition sweeping down the harbor with every man doing his best and the coxswain urging the men on to further exertions. The yacht races, which started from the Madison bridge, attracted much at tention late in the afternoon. The course was south to the lower end of Ross Island, where the boats rounded a stake boat, thence back to the Madison bridge and around a flag buoy. The boats were required to sail twice around this course. The Skylark, Todd owner, won the race, making the circuit of the course twice in one hour. The Dancing Sal. d'Arey owner, was second, and the Synamox, Meyer owner, was third. The Wizard. Hagedorn owner, and Mischief, Foster owner, were entered. Handicaps were ported on all the boats sailing the race. Whalehoat Wins Last Race. The last contest of the afternoon on the river was the free-for-all race for all kinds of row boats from the Charleston. There were cutters, whaleboats, sailing launches and wherries in this unique race and each boat's crew went In with the earnest Intention to win. The win ner was the first whaleboat, steered by Coughlan, who, with the same crew, won the first race of the cutters earlier in the day. Twelve boats were entered and they made a pretty sight on their way down the river. Boats entering and the coxswains were: First whaleboat won, Coughlan; fifth cutter, second,' Taylor; eighth cutter, third, Moore; second, cutter, fourth. Cramer; seventh cutter, fifth, Herpel: first cutter. Reeves: wherry, Meyer; sail ing launch. Sergeant Erbs; third cutter. Mister; fourth cutter, Joliffe; sixth cutter. Washel: second whaleboat, ordered out for fouling course, Donlon. The time was the best made in the cutter races, the winning boat covering the course In 10:18. Judges of the river sports were Lieu tenant Tarrant, Midshipman Wood worth, both of the Charleston, and W. A. Knight. Starters were L. V. Woodward and F. P. Young The Blkader was trie starting boat and launches from the Charleston policed the course and carried parties of officials. The officers of the cruiser showed interest in the events and did everything they could to make the sports a success. In this effort they were highly successful, for there have never been aquatic sports given in the city that were of more general Interest than those of yesterday. RECORD FIREWORKS SALES DEALERS IN PYROTECHNICS REAP RICH HARVEST. Estimated That Portland Spent From $60,000 to $75,000 for Noise- i Making Devices This Tear. More fireworks were sold for the Fourth of July celebration in the city of Portland this year than ever before In its history. The dealers in pyrotechnic displays reaped a harvest In the last few days, for according to the city ordinance passed recently by the Council, fire works were tabooed until the night of July 3, and on that account the record-breaking sales were more or less of a surprise to those dealing In "noise-making" material. The exploding of bombs and the tossing of "Dewey chasers" was prac tically eliminated from the cele bration. The police were on the alert for violations of the law as expressed in the ordinance prohibiting the ex ploding of bombs and other similar ex plosives which are usually responsible for the casualties recorded in com memorating Independence day, and the result is most commendable, for no accidents were reported yesterday. This latter is also a record, for hardly a Fourth of July has passed In pre vious years but that the doctoTs and drug stores reaped a harvest attend ing to the wants of those burned and maimed by playing with explosives of. the character placed under ban by the city fathers. The dealers, for the most part, re frained from selling bombs and ex plosives, and those who had secured a supply of the deafening noise makers, discontinued the sale of such when they were apprised of the law prohibiting their sale. Large quantities of firecrackers were exploded, and the main thorough fares of the city were covered with remnants of the outer wrapping of these' miniature noise-makers. The biggest demand for pyrotechnic displays and various kinds of fire works. Including crackers, came from the residence districts, and many fam ilies remained at home instead of Journeying to the fairgrounds on the crowded cars, and had a fireworks dis play of their own. All the dealers in fireworks ex pressed their opinion that this was the biggest year in fireworks in the history of the town, the sales' aggre gating two or three times that of any former year. Charles B. Young, of the Western Importing Company, who has been dealing in fireworks in Portland for 20 years, stated that ho estimated the total sales of fireworks in the city at between $60,000 and $75,000, and says that -it has been the best year he has ever experienced. There were more skyrockets, set-pieces, star mines, tri angles, wheels, aerial bombs and Ro man candles In addition to the com mon crackers sold this year than ever before. SEATTLE WINS AT CRICKET Portland Team Defeated by the . Score of 104 to 60. The cricket match played yesterday on the grounds of the Portland Cricket As sociation at Davis and Vinola streets, be tween the Portland Cricket Club and the Seattle Cricket Club resulted in a score I T ! t J. E. of 104 to W in favor of the visiting team. The following is a list of the players: Seattle L. G. Pattullo, "W. J. H. Clark, J. McDougall. W W. Dow, R. L. Win gate, W. P. Cameron, J. R. White, J. F. Lyon, G. Barker, J. F. Jackson, J. G. Dickson. Portland G. W. Shipley, J. D. N. Warren, P. C. Brown, E. Fenwick, R. Rylance, W. G. Smith, A. Sisley, S. Mills, H. W. Hodges, J. Mallet, and J. C. Cumming. Cameron and Clark bowled well and the fielders played close in and were sure on catchers. Pattulo was the star batter of the Sound team, making 32 runs not out. Mallet, Warren and Fenwick, of the Portland cricketers, bowled consistently for their team. The fielding of Rylance. Smith and Mills could not have been Im proved upon. Portland was somewhat weak at the bat, Warren making the highest score of 10. This was the first interclub match of the season and marked the opening of the new grounds of the Portland Cricket Club. Luncheon was served to the visit ing team in the club house recently com pleted. In the afternoon the grand stand In front of the club house was filled with Interested spectators. The completion of the club house was hurried In anticipation of yesterday's meet, arid presents a structure well adapted for the needs of the club. The lower floor is devoted to dressing rooms for the resident and visiting teams, fitted with lockers and suitable furniture. The second floor contains a large reception and dining-room and quarters for the keeper. The veranda, which extends across the entire front of the building, overlooks the grounds and forms the top section of a grand stand. The treasurer of the club, H. W. Hodges, was especially active in prepar ing the building and grounds for jester day's game. Narrow Escape From Death. " Mrs. C. R. Hansen narrowly escaped being struck Dy a Btray bullet while at work in her home, 154 Sixteenth street, yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. The bullet was fired from a revolver by some unknown person. It missed the woman by a few inches. , V GO TO RACES Five Thousand Lovers of the Thoroughbred at Irvington. EIGHT EVENTS ON CARD Meet Vnder Auspices of Riverside Driving Club Successful From Every Viewpoint New Moon Beats Rockford. More than 5000 lovers of the sport of Kings attended the races at the Irvington track yesterday afternoon. The meeting Was under the auspices of the Riverside Driving Culb, Fred Brooker. starter; J. A. Westgate and H. M. Tillman being In the judges' stand. C. Bryant. G. A. Rohse and 8. C. Beach officiated as timers. The card was made up of eight events, including a match race between o r' r T WOLFF'S "VIXEN," WHICH WOX THE MOTOR M. J. Jones' New Moon and A. C. Loh mire's Rockford for $100 a side, the former winning both heats easily. Lohmlre had bad luck with his entries, as he was unable to keep his nags on their feet. In the fourth race, a free-for-all mile trot, Lohmire's Red Skin showed good speed occasionally and closed up gaps two or three times, but broke badly and came in third. In that race, L. Zimmerman's McBriar and Frank Richardson's Plus were scratched. The most exciting race of the day was betwen Al Powell's Crochet and J. M. Creamer's Agnes Lemay, driven by Ed Hansen. Crochet won the first heat In a close finish In 2:24Vi and the second in 2:2Stt- J. S. Crane captured two cups, one in the 2:30 mile trot with Hallie C, and another In the free-for-all mile trot. The cup offered by the National Livestock As sociation was captured by L. H. Tar pley's Alt with J. W. Johnson In the sulky. The racing stallion Hal B (2:04) and Zolock (2:05) were exhibited in halter and E. E. Merges" trick horse was put through some of his paces in front of the grandstand by Professor E. B. Turner. Taken as a whole the meeting was a big success, the grandstand being crowded. Smartly . dressed women were much in evidence. A party of Army officers who had appeared In the parade occupied boxes. The results: First race, 2:25 trot mile dash Pay Mack (D. Dupee) won. Max Lovelace (Walter Gelinsky) second. Sailor Boy (Frank Anderson) third; time 2:39. Second race, 2:40 mixed, mile dash Blue Jacket (L. W. Watts) won. Fannie B. E. W. Bartlett) second. Lady Llnd (R. J. Debber)-third; time 2:62. Third race Hallie C. (J. S. Crane) won, Ned Thorn (A. Lumsden) second, Chico (G. Lowit) third. Red Rock (J. W. Bailey) fourth; time 2:37. Fourth race, free for all trot, mile heats Hank (J. S. Crane) won. Will Lane (W. G. Brown) second; Red Skin (A. C. Loh mlre) third; time 2:20, 2:23. Fifth race, 2:25 pace Alt (I H. Tarp ley) won, lady Lovelace second, Teddy Roosevelt (L. W. Watts) third, Miss Alta lena (O. J. Brown) fourth. Sixth race, match. $109 a side New Xtton (M. J. Jones) won. Rockford (A. C. Lohmlre) second; time 2:23, 2:22. Seventh race, free for all pace Crochet MANY (Al Powell) won, Agnes Lemay (J. M Creamer) second: time 2:24i. 2:28. Eighth race, ponies, boy riders Prizes given three leaders. ' GOV. BUCHTEL WILL SPEAK Colorado Executive to Appear at Gladstone Park Chautauqua. One of the most interesting characters that will appear on the Chautauqua plat form at Gladstone Park at the coming sessions is Governor Henry A. Buchtel, of Colorado. He is recognized as a speaker of National reputation. He still retains his official position as chancellor of the University of Colorado. Governor Buchtel is an optimist. He believes in his country and its institutions. He recognizes the evil prevalent every where, but thinks and asserts that the world is growing better. He Is a great admirer of the President of the United States and has made a careful and pains taking investigation into the character istics of this extraordinary man and out of it has evolved a notable lecture on "Theodore Roosevelt." which will be given at 8 P. M. Thursday, July 11. On the afternoon of July 12 he delivers his second lecture on a purely American and opti mistic subject, "Pleasantness of Amer ican Life." - Dr. Buchtel Is a man of great force of character and personal magnetism. Theo dore Roosevelt is a strong and popular subject with the American people? and when handled by a strong and forceful man like Dr. Buchtel. it simply takes his BOAT RACE. audience by storm. The lecture is to be classed among the very best on the lec ture platform. Chautauqua will open next Tuesday,' with a popular programme. Already campers are arriving on the grounds and everything points to a most successful assembly. Portland people will reach the grounds over the Oregon City carline. The Southern Pacific Company has granted a rate of one and one-third fare on the certificate plan to Portland and return from all points on the West Side and Yamhill divisions and to Oregon City from all points south thereof. Under these conditions patrons of the Chautauqua who have paid full fare to Portland or Oregon City will be returned at one-third fare on or before July 23. Certificates must be signed by the Secretary of the Chautauqua and may be issued on any of the three days prior to or on the opening day. During the session. July 9-21 inclusive, the Eugene local will stop at Gladstone Park. Other trains will not stop. Passen gers on other trains will stop at Oregon City and transfer by electric line to the park. The Oregon Water Power & Rail way Company has constructed a branch from its main Oregon City line direct to Gladstone Park. Water System in Good Shape. OREGON CITY, Or., July 4.-(SpeciaI.) The semi-annual report of the Water Commission has Just been given out and shows that the city water works are In good condition. During the period Just closed the receipts, In the shape of col lections and premium on warrants amount to $6740.83. The disbursements were $10,197.81. Warrants outstanding amount to $34,497. The addition of a fil ter unit of 500,000 gallons dally capacity cost $3730. Labor Is figured at $310. and salaries of the superintendent, assistant, secretary and night watchman amount to $1200. This new filter unit makes the total daily capacity of the plant amount to 1,500,000 gallons. Militia to Fort Flagler. ABERDEEN, Wash., July 4. (Spe cial.) Hoquiam Company F, N. G. with 67 men. In command of Captain George D. Robertson, left this morning for Fort F'agler to spend their encampment. T J F 15 Police Given Little Trouble by ' . Holiday Crowds. NO ACCIDENTS MAR DAY Chief Gritzmaeher Compliments Peo ple of Portland on Remarkable Showing Few Fires of Con sequence During Day. "It was the most satisfactory Fourth of July Portland ever experienced from the policeman's viewpoint." said Chief of Police Gritzmaeher, as he was leaving headquarters late last night, and the records at headquarters bore out his statement. Not one accident occurred to mar the day, so far as re ported, and few fires of consequence were recorded. When Judge Cameron mounts the bench in the Municipal Court this morning he will have before him 35 "drunks," who celebrated too hilari ously the- "Glorious Fourth." They were gathered in by the police yes terday. "There has been less rowdyism and less exploding of forbidden fireworks than any Fourth of July that I re member," said Chief Gritzmaeher. "We simply announced that we would not tolerate violations of the ordi nances, and we meant business. The public seemed to realize that we in tended to enforce the laws rigidly thi year, and refrained from the former custom of shooting off every form of firecracker known in violation of law and police orders. I am highly pleased at the manner in which the day passed." Placed Torpedo on Track. The most serious alleged infraction of the law was that wherein H. M. Dukes figures. He was arrested for placing a large topedo on the track's of the Portland Railway, Light & Power Company at the east approach to the Steel bridge. This Is a felony under the Oregon law. Dukes emphat ically denied knowledge of any danger attaching to his act. He was released on cash bail. Andrew Kan, a Chinese merchant having a store at 131 Fifth street, will be arraigned before Judge Cam eron this morning on a charge of storing and selling fireworks in a wooden building, within the fire limits. He was arrested by order of Chief Gritzmaeher Wednesday night. This Is the case in which Fire Chief Camp bell figures as having given a permit in violation of the city ordinances. He will be a witness in the trial. The only arrest made during July 3 and 4 for violation of the ordinance which prohibits the discharge of fire crackers of more than four Inches in length wa that of L. Burfltt, who was taken into custody at Sixth and Wash ington streets Wednesday night by Captain of Police Bailey and Patrol man F. M. West. A mob attempted to take him from the officers, but was dispersed by a squad of reserves from headquarters. Yesterday afternoon Mounted Po liceman Keller arrested F. H. Sodahl for selling liquor to a man already In toxicated, this being the only case of the kind called to the attention of the police yesterday. Police HaiM at Work. The thousands of people who thronged all sections of the' city throughout the day made necessary strong details of police at many of the busy centers, and In this respect It was one of the busiest days ever experienced by the police. Every member of the department was on duty extra hours from early morning until the close of the fireworks at the exposition grounds last night. At police headquarters it was said that far less hoodlumlsm prevailed this year than heretofore, and the public was not annoyed by constant violations of the fireworks ordinances. The firemen were not troubled much during the day, there being but five small fires up to U. o'clock P. M. At 10:49 A. M. the de partment responded to a telephone call at 307 East Ninth street, where a little blaze was started by firecrackers. The second call was an alarm from box No. 34, being a chimney fire at 334 Hall street. At 6:37 P. M. an alarm from box No. 232 called apparatus to quench a small roof fire at 209 Grand avenue, caused by firecrackers. Shortly after 10 o'clock an awning In front of the Columbian Optical Company in the Oregonian building caught fire but was quickly ex tinguished without the aid of the fire department. TOURISTS CROWD HOTELS Present Accommodations Insuffi cicnt for Volume of Travel. It was demonstrated on Wednesdaj that Portland is not supplied with adequate hotel accommodations. , By evening of that day every hotel in the city was packed to the limit and In several of the larger houses cots were placed in parlors and commanded a premium. The congestion was accounted for by an unusual influx of visitors to wit ness the Fourth of July celebration, and besides that fact, traveling men at the principal hotels who ordinarily would have gone to other places on business trips remained here on ac count of the holiday, realizing that no business could be done and they pre ferred the comforts to be had in Port land to the inferior accommodations elsewhere. The restaurants all day yesterday and far intu the night were crowded. Owners of some of the larger ones reported a heavier day's business done than on previous Fourths, and wher ever inquiry was made the same re port of a big day's trade was an: nounced. When it is considered that every town in Oregon of consequence eld a celebration yesterday, hotel men here expressed surprise that so many visitors 3hould have come to Portland to spend the day. Mr. McRea, of the Oregon, said on that subject: "We have had in the past few weeks meetings here of the Woodmen of the World, Masonic Grand Lodge, Mystic Shrine, Bankers' convention, Rose Fiesta and several other meetings that have drawn people here from all parts of the state. That so many should be attracted to our Fourth of July cele bration speaks well for the reputation of the city as an entertainer." Tourists continue to arrive In Port land in increasing numbers daily. Several new hotels are projected and the rumor that one is to be erected as large or even larger than the Portland is still current. There have been many rumors that both the Portland and the Oregon were to be enlarged by the erection of an nexes, but nothing has been done in this direction. This lack of hotel room has. It Is said, caused visitors to the Coast to alter tnelr Itinerary so as to avoid Portland and her conjested 'notels. Half-Shaven Fireman Responds to Call Clyde B. Stuart Rushes to Blase With One fide of His Face Smooth and Other Side Covered With Lather. WHILE being shaved in a barber shop adjoining the house of En gine Company No. 3, of which company he is a member, Clyde B. Stuart, Wednesday afternoon, was called upon to respond to duty by hearing the ap paratus leaving the quarters on a tele phone alarm. The fireman was out of the barber's chair in a Jiffy and & couple of leaps brought him on a line with the rapidly moving hose wagon, on which he Jumped and rode to the fire. One-half of his face had been smoothly shaven, while the other was decorated with lather and his appearance caused his compan ions to Indulge In various witticisms and jokes at his expense, but ho laughed good naturedly and made no effort to wipe the suds from his features. The preliminary Joshing he received was nothing in comparison to the behavior of his comrades when they returned to quarters after extinguishing the fire, which was in room 9 of the Selllng-Hirseh building and caused by crossed wires. Stuart, who was married Tuesday morn ing to Miss Rose Border, was singled out for a good baiting by the other fire fighters for the reason that he had en- deavored to keep his marriage secret' from his friends for a time, but in some manner It leaked out and the bunch were ready for him. Everything in the "josh" line, from jokes that came over with Columbus, to the latest mother-in-law gag. was hand ed Stuart, and the levity of his fellow firemen was all the more aggravating for the reason that It was a woman barber who had essayed the task of amputat ing the growth from his face when the alarm sounded. The boys of engine 3 state that Stuart was anxious to keep the sex of the ton sorialist who shaved him away from his bride, but he was supremely indifferent to the. Jests of the boys and calling up Mrs. Stuart informed her of the entire procedure. RECORDTIME. First carload from New York for Port land enroute (15 days) via new route Soo Line and Canadian Pacific Ry. Route your shipments care Soo Line at St. Paul. E L. Cardie, C. A. F. D., 142 Third st.