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THE MORNING OREGON'IAX, SATURDAY, JXJliY 18, 1905. 3 AMERICANS GIVEN II SHABBY DEAL Vainly Protest Against Fla grant Violation of Rules in Tug-of-War. ENGLISH ARE OFFENDERS .Members of Team Go Into Contest Wearing Huge Brogans Shod With Steel and Win With Ease. WTVNF.RS OF D.irS EVENTS. Walking. 10 mtl.s G. E. Larner, TJnitea Kingdom, beating record near ly two minutes. Swimming. 100 meters, backstroke. Blebersteln, Germany. Javelin throwing E. V. Lemming. Sweden. Gymnastic team competition Swe den. Cycle team race United Kingdom. LONDON. July IT- A serious contro versy has arisen between the American athletes and the British Olympic Asso ciation. The Americans- chief cause of complaint is the arbitrary manner In which their protest against "the fla grantly unfair methods of conducting the tug of war" was dismissed. Every unprejudiced spectator present at to day's meeting was convinced that the Americans wete justified In refusing: to go on with that event. The United Kingdom had three teams' entered in the tug of war, made up of the police of the City of London, Liverpool and the Metropolitan forces. The Americans all wore ordinary street shoes, complying with the rule which Bays: "No competitor 6hall wear prjpared boots or shoes or boots or shoes with any projecting nails, tips, springs at points, hollows, or projections of any kind." Shoes Too Heavy to Lift. The Americans in wearing ordinary Shoes naturally believed that the team representing the United Kingdom would do the same. Their disappointment, therefore, was all the greater when, upon the Liverpool police appearing, it was noticed that they were wearing heavy shoes, so heavy, in fact, that It was with great effort that they could lift their feet from the ground. The boots were enormous calf affairs that could not by any stretch of imagination be called ordinary shoes. Heavy boots are worn in the British navy, but these were greatly exceeded in weight by the footgear of the Liverpool athletes, which, in addition, had steel rims around the heels. Americans Protest in Vain. Matthew Halpin, the manager of the American team, immediately entered a protest to the games manager, but he was told that the shoes were those or dinarily .worn by the Liverpool police. At first Mr. Halpin made up his mind to take the team off the field without attempting to pull, but Anally decided to go with the first pull in order to show how unfairly the Americana were being treated. The decision was a wise one. for the spectators in the stands near by could see that as soon as the United King dom men put their weight down the heels of their shoes cut through the turf and gave them a hold that was almost Impossible to break. The Americans made no effort and were promptly pulled across the line. Mr. Halpin then announced -that the Amer ican team would not continue until the rule was adhered to. and his protest being ignored, all the men marched off the grounds, one official proclaiming through a megaphone that the Ameri cans retired "because they., have had enough of ft." The facts in the case were reported to the American comn-.tsslon, and James E. Sullivan, the American com missioner, preferred a iormal protest to the British Olympic Association, which turned it over to the officials of the Amateur Athletic Association. Aa these officials already had decided in favor of their own team, the protest, of course, was not allowed. An American team is being organ ized to take part in two days' sports at Farts, to be held July 31 and August 1. Dodds Win at Archery. The frequent downpours this morn ing kept even the most hardy away, and. when the archery contests com menced, there were scarcely any per sons in the stands. Oddly enough, the highest scores in both the ladles' and gentlemen's archery contests were made by members of the same family. W. Dodd scored -HW points and his daughter. Miss Dodd, 34S points. K. B. Richardson, the only American entered, scored fifth place in the gentlemen's round, with 344. The afternoon opened with the final heat of the 10-mlle walk, in which G. y. Larner, of England, established a new record of 1 hour, 15 minutes, 57 1-5 seconds. In the semi-final fancy driving com petition. George W. Gadlazk, of the Chicago Athletic Association, won by a handsome margin. He scored So. , while Zurner, of Germany, was second with 82.8. Seven heats of the BOOO-meter bicycle race, which also reaches the final to morrow, occupied the cycle track for nearly an hour. Spengen and Van rrake Stein, of Holland; Marecha, Au rey and Schllles. of France, and Jones and Kingsbury, of the United Kingdom, Qualifying. Cameron and Welntx. Americans, found the European riders a little too much for them. Another Point for England. The three-lap team pursuit race went to the British riders, adding still another to the United Kingdom's list of victories. As was expected. C. V. Daniels, of the New York Athletic Club, won his heat in the first round of the 100 meters swim. His time was 1:05 4-5. The heat winners In this contest included H. J. L. Hepner, of the Illinois Athletic Club, and L. O. Kioh, of the Brooklyn Swimming Club. The Americans met disappointment in the 3200 meters steeplechase. J. D. Light body, of the University of Chicago, losing his heat to Swell. United Kingdom. Light body's defeat was not surprising, as he recently threw out his krteep cap. but he ran the pluckiest kind of a race. J. L. Elsele. of the New Tork A. C. who most nearly approached the form of the English distance men. won his heat In the steeplechase in 11:13 3-5. Galbraith, of Canada, and Robertson. Russell and Hol laday. of the United Kingdom, all quali fied for the final. Germany scored her first win this af ternoon, when Bieberstein came in first in ttoa 100 meters backstroke .swim. Stand of ContMtanta. The wlaa now stand; United Kingdom 22: America 8; Sweden 6; Norway 2; Can ada. Germany, France, Belgium and Italy one each. The score in the track and field events, counting five, for first, three for seconds and one for thirds, is: United Kingdom 29; America 31; Sweden 11; Greece. Norway three each; Canada. Australia oneach. The British Olympic Association will not decide the championship of the na tions competing in the Olympic games held in London this year, and the same decision applies to the sports now going on at the Stadium at Shepherds Bush. The original idea was to present a tro phy to the country securing the great est number of points In all games, those held in the Stadium and those played at various clubs, such as the tennis at Queens Club, which was won by Jay Gould, and the rifle matches at Blsley, but the difficulty of arriving at an equitable method of alloting the points was so great that the matter was dropped. No trophies of any kind -will be offered excepting the gold, silver and bronze medals In each competi tion. Captain W. Jones, assistant sec retary of the Association, said: Newspapers Mast Decide. , "The newspapers of the different countries have to decide the matter to their satisfaction. America probably more than any other nation would have cause for complaint if we attempted to award a championship. The distance to the United States is great, and we did not expect the Americans would have as many entries as the United Kingdom. In some events America Is not represented. Therefore, if points were awarded for every event the United Kingdom would have a walk over." The Americans competing in the Stadium games are simply going In fox the championships in the field events, and they are counting their points by the American method, five for firsts, three for seconds and one for thirds. Summary of Iy's Events. Walking, ten miles, final heat G. E. Lar ner. United Kingdom, first; K. J. Webb, ITnited Kingdom. second; Spencer. United Kingdom, third; time, 1:15:57 2-5. which beats record nearly two minutes. Swimming. 100 meters, back stroke, final beat Blebersteln, Germany, first; Dane, Ben mark, second; Hareanape, United Kingdom, third; time. 1:24 3-5. Javelin-throwing, final heat E. V. Lem ming. Sweden. first. 179 feet 10 Inches; Halser. - Norway, second; Kilson, Sweden, third. Archery. York round TV. Dodd. United Kingdom, first. 403 points: J. B. Richard son, American, fifth, 344 points. Gymnastic team competition Sweden, first. 428 points; Norway, second, 425 points; Finland, third. 405 points. Oycle team race, final United Kingdom, first; Germany, second. Swimming. lOO meters, second heat Sheff. Austria, flret; C D. Trubenback. New York A. C, fourth and did not qualify. Fourth heat Julin. Sweden, first; R. B. Foster. Chicago, fourth and did not qualify; time. 1:12. Fifth heat C. M. Daniels, American, first; time. 1 :6 4-5. Sixth heat Harry J. Hebner, Illinois A. C, first; time. 1:11. Ninth heat L. G. Rich. Brooklyn, first: time. 1:14 3-6. Steeplechase. 3200 meters, first heat Rus sell, United Kingdom, first." and only one to qualify. E. P. Carr. Xavler A. A., running second, fell In Imt lap and retired. Third heat Galbralth. Canada, first, only one to finish. No American competition; time. 11:17 2-5. Fourth heat Robertson, United Kingdom, first: G. A. Duth. University of Michigan, second, but did not qualify: time, 11:10. Fifth heat Holloway, United Kingdom, first; C. L,. Hall. Irurh-American A. C. third; R. A. Spltzer, Tale, fourth: time. 11:18 4-5. Sixth heat Swell. United Kingdom, first: Lightbodv. University of Chicago, second; time. 11:30 1-5. Cycle race, 5000 meters, fourth heat D. Rackenstein, Holland; Cameron. Iriwh-Amerl-can A. C, second, but did not qualify; time, 8:42 2-5. Fancy 'diving, second round G. W. Gad lazk. Chicago, first. 85. ft points. Tug-of-war. first pull United Kingdom won. United States protesting. Greece and Germany withdrew. Sole Agents for the Famous W. B. and La Vida Corsets All the Latest Fiction $1.18 NO GENERAL INCREASE YET (Continued from First Papre. coast, cither rode on the train or watched . from the side of the track the operation of the new automatic device for stopping trains when en gine crews have disregarded the warn ing signal. The experiment was conducted for the benefit of a joint committee of the American Railway Association, of which F. C. Rice, of the Burlington, Is chairman. The joint committee is made up of members of the train rules and safety device committees of the association, ' Shortly before the experiment was tried, the operating men listened at tentively while the most complex train orders known were transmitted a dis tance of 118 miles, received, repeated and OK'd by telephone Instead of telegraph. Kayser Long Silk Gloves "Kayser, Fownes and Niagara 16-button-length Silk Gloves, all sizes, double-tipped fingers, in black, white, leather. Low est price quoted by any store in any. city in the United States. 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Reg.35c-50c-60c i7c Yard Men's Sample Hosiery Odd lots and sizes in plain colors, fancy weaves, embroid ered effects, plaids, stripes, etc All colors, j Values Up to 75c Qq PBIT All Hammocks Are Now Reduced All the new designs of the season in. good, double-twined weaves, in light and dark, effects, full size, with upholstered pillows, spreader and deep valance. $1.50 Hammocks.. $1.19 $3.50 Hammocks . .$2.79 $2.00 Hammocks.. $1.59 $4.00 Hammocks . .$3.19 $2.50 Hammocks.. $2.15 $5.00 Hammocks . .$3.98 $3.00 Hammocks.. $2.49 $6.50 Hammocks . .$5.49 Sale Straw Suit Cases Lights but strong, durable and waterproof. Ideal for women and for Summer use, A Special Purchase $3.98 Women's Elastic Belts About twenty styles, including several styles just arrived that are absolutely new and novel, - Values to $1.25 (J0C Sale of Knit Underwear Women's Swiss Ribbed Vests, low neck, no sleeves, Reg. 25c Quality 19C Women's Swiss Ribbed Vests, plain or trimmed, 43c Quality 33C Women's Swiss Ribbed Union Suits, low neck, no sleeves, umbrella style, 85c Values 63C ..J ; t,. : Wash Suits j $5.85 I 100 Wash Sufca of plain and striped Duck All color stripes. Real values to $10.00 5 35 Lipman-WolfeSCo BRYAN APPROVED ROOSEVELT'S ACT Dismissal of the Brownsville Troops Just if Facts as Stated. RAISE) KATES IX SOUTHEAST! All Railroads South of Ohio, East of Mississippi Agree. LOUISVILLE. Kj-.. July 17. That freight rates shouM be advanced In the territory of the Southeastern Freight Association and Southeastern Mississip pi Valley Association, which takes In all ot the territory south of the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi River, was decided upon at the meeting of the executive officers of all of the rail road systems, which closed today. The advance, it is said, will be from 4 to 10 cents a hundred pounds horizontally, to correspond with the advance decided upon by the Southwestern Freight As sociation recently. The advance was decided on after considerable opposition on the. part of certain railway executives, who main tained that an advance of rates at pre sent was impolitic. It is considered probable that the tariffs will not be In shape for filing before August 1 and will not be In force until September 15. HONOLULU CHEERS JACKIES (Continued from First Page.) fleet, which Is going on at La Halna. Is proceeding rapidly. Almost the entire population of the Island of Maui, on which La Halna Is situated, has gathered at that town to greet the flest. Tonight a ball under the great banyan trees that mark the site of the ancient fort at La7 Halna will be given in honor of the officers and on Saturday night a dance for the men has been arranged at the same place. Games for the Visitors. Various entertainments were furnished the men of the fleet ashore today, sev eral thousand being given shore leave. There were baseball and football games betwen chosen teams from the fleet and local organizations. Two thousand men were given shore leave last night. The streets were splen didly illuminated, and were thronged un til midnight. The third division of the fleet will sail for Honolulu on Sunday. The Nebraska Is still In quarantine here owing to the appearance of several new cases of scarlet fever during the voyage from the coast, and unless other arrangements are made It fa possible she will go to La Haina to coal. The refrigerator ship Glacier will sail for Fiji and the repair ship Panther for Samoa on Sunday in order to enable the fleet to maintain wireless communication continuously during the voyage to Aus tralia. The supply ship Culgoa will sail for Auckland on Tuesday. The Schroeder Board of Inquiry, which Is considering the plans for the. tiro posed naval station at Pearl Harbor, went an a visit to the site selected for the location of. LhM a r ml inn loliaa. SAID -SO TWO YEARS AGO Only Denies Having Discussed Af fair in This Campaign Will Meet Subcommittee Chicago Saturday. in FAIRVIEW. Lincoln, Neb.. July 17. Following his declaration of yesterday to the Baltimore Sun that he had not dis cussed the Brownsville affair or the ques tion of the appointment of negroes to office, Mr. Bryan announced today that he did not wish to be misunderstood. He said that he did not mean to convey the Impression that he had never talked about the Brownsville case In any man ner, but that he had not discussed it as an issue in the present campaign. He read an editorial written by him two years ago In which he made the frank assertion that, if the facts were as stated, President Roosevelt was fully justified In his course. Visitors to the Bryan home were less numerous than on yesterday. The princi pal caller was John E. Lamb, of Indiana. Tonight Mr. Bryan received at his home a large delegation from the local Central Labor Union Mr. Bryan will leave Friday afternoon for Chicago, where he Is to meet the sub committee of the National committee. He will reach Chicago Saturday morning. The length of his stay will depend largely upon the desires of the subcommittee, although he believes it will not be neces sary to remain there more than one day. APPEAIy TO FARMERS FOR CASH Bryan am) Kern Ask for Funds for Campaign. FAIR VIEW, Lincoln, Neb.. July 17. The first appeal for campaign contri butions by the Democratic candidates for President and Vice-President was made today. In a formal message di rected to the farmers of the country, Bryan and Kern urge them to con tribute according to their means, and In other ways assist in restoring Democracy to power. The appeal is as follows: "To the Farmers of the United States. The first contribution made to the Democratto campaign fund this year, so far as we know, was made by an Iowa farmer. Just before the Denver Convention met this man, who modestly prefers not to have his name mentioned, Journeyed more than 100 miles to Lin ooln with his contribution of $100, which he left with Mr. Bryan to be given to the committee when organised for the campaign. "This farmer was born in Sweden, and for some time after he was natural ized was a member of the Republican parry, Bnt he was a student of publio questions, and in the course of time became a Democrat. To manifest his uurut In the success of the Bart? and In the triumph of Democratic prin ciples, he made this free-will offering to the campaign fund. "It is very appropriate that the first donation should come from that great body of our population known as agri culturists. The farmer has nothing to gain by privilege and favoritism; his hope is in the application of the doctrine of equal rights to all and special privileges to none. He has been the victim of all special legislation, and has suffered from the control of politics by the great depredatory cor porations. Now that the Democratic party has announced its determination not to accept contributions from cor porations, not to accept excessive con tributions even from Inidvlduals. and to publish all contributions above a reasonable minimum, it ought to be able to secure a sufficient campaign fund from those patriotic citizens who ask from the Government nothing but protection to their rights and consider ation for the general welfare. There are hundreds of thousands of farmers who are abundantly able to contribute to the campaign fund. There are thou sands who could give J100 apiece with out feeling it; there are tens of thou sands who could give $50 apiece with out sacrifice, and stilt more who could give $25 or $10 or $5. "As the National Committee has not yet been organized, we will ask the Commoner to call for subscriptions to this farmers fund. Those giving may Indicate whether they are willing to have their names mentioned, and If the contribution is not more than $100 their wishes will be complied with. All con tributions above $100 must be made known, no matter from whom they come. :'The farmers' fund will be turned over to the National Committee as soon as its permanent officers have been selected. Who will be the first to respond? The Denver Convention was a people's convention; it adopted a strong, clear, honest platform, and its nominations were made with practical unanimity. Our fight Is a fight for the whole people. Our aim Is equal and exact Justice to all; our purpose Is to restore the Government to the hands of freely chosen representatives of the voters. How many farmers will Join in furnishing the fund necessary to present the issues? ' "WILLIAM J. BRYAN, "JOHN W. KERN." LOSES ROOM, SUES HOTEL Woman Solicitor Alleges Property Was Lost and Feelings Injured. ABERDEEN, Wash., July 17. (Spe cial.) Mrs. C A. Moore, an advertising solicitor, has brought suit against Griffin & Johnson, proprietors of the Hotel Washington, for $2850 damages, on the ground that she was excluded from a room at the hotel, her personal property damaged, her feelings Injured and her health Impaired. Mrs. Moore recently registered at the hotel and was assigned a room on the third floor. According to Mr. Griffin, she paid her bill at the end of the sec ond or third day and it was presumed that she Intended leaving the hotel. She did not pack her grips, however, and when the room was assigned t another her baggage was placed else where. Mrs. Moore declares that she had not given up her room and asks $350 for property alleged to be de stroyed and $2500 for injuries to her feelings. Will Enlarge Dayton School. DAYTON, Or., July 17. (Special,) At a school meeting in this city yester day it was voted to contract a $10,000 bonded debt for an addition to the pres ent city school building, which Is in adequate for the accommodation of the rapidly increasing number o-f pupils. It is hoped to have the addition eem njeted. act late t fifth Kove.rn.be 1, PRINCE HALF DEAD Zu Eulenberg's Trial Suspend ed Against Protest. OBJECTS TO UNCERTAINTY Growing Weaker Dally Under Strain, He Begs That Sword Fall , on Him or Be Taken Away. BERLIN, July 17. The trial of Prince Philip zu Eulenburg on charges of per jury in connection with the court scan dals of last year was indefinitely sus pended today because the Prince is in a halfdying condition. He has been growing steadily weaker during the IS days of the trial. fThe court probably would have postponed the trial before today had it not been for the fact that the German newspapers insisted that no consideration be shown the fallen favorite of the Emperor that an aris tocrat should not be permitted to defer the verdict of the court by what they intimated was a pretense at illness. The Prince, lying on a cot today In front of the row of chairs placed at one end of the room for the five Judges, told Dr. Hoffman that he desired to be taken from the Charity Hospital to the Moabit prison, where accused persons are usuaiBy confined. Dr. Hoffman replied that this could not be done because of the Prince's condition. The prosecuting attorney, Dr. Isenblel, thereupon mo-ed that the trial be indefinitely suspended. The Prince querulously objected to a postponement. He raised himself with difficulty on one elbow and said in a shaky voice: "I am both mentally and physically quite well enough to go on with this trial. The sword has swung for so long over my neck that I wish It would either fall or be taken away." Princess Zu Eulenberg In the mean time had privately represented to the presiding Judge' that her husband was In no condition to undergo a further strain. The Judges then withdrew for consultation, and soon announced that Rheumatism Is one of the constitutional diseases. It manifests Itself In local aches and pains. inflamed Joints and stiff m nicies, but It cannot be coxed by local applications. It requires constitutional treatment, and the best Is a coarse of the great blood puri fying and tonic medicine Hood's Sarsaparilla which neutralizes the acidity of the blood and builds up the whole system. In usual liquid form or in chocolated tabletsknownasSareatabS. lOOdosestL COFFEE The responsible man is the roaster; his is the name to go-by. Tiwr fTocsr r-rtura. Tear aw U seat la tectum' gftTMws-w, , the trial had been deferred without date, the prisoner not being in condi tion properly to defend himself. The Prince broke down and sobbed when the Judges refused to continue a trial. In a weak voice he urged them to go on and put an end to his long agony. "It is true enough that I am 111," he ex clalmed. "but what matters that when a man contends for his innocence and his honor." Then, rising up, he struck the table at the side of his cot with his fist and exclaimed violently; "I object to the uncertainty! The trial Is now postponed, leaving the public in doubt as to whether I am guilty or innocent. I beg you to be merciful. I may never live for the con tinuation of the trial." Portland Railway, Light & Power Company BULLETIN NO. 8 . Motormen and Conductors During the year ending December 31, 1907, over SO, 000.000 people. Including transfer passengers, rode on the cars of this system. This gives a good idea of the responsibility that devolves upon motormen and conductors of the various lines, and indicates the' care that must be exercised in the selection of men for these positions. The closest attention is paid to this branch of the business of the Transportation Department, because It is realized that it is necessary to have men who can be relied upon to meet any and all emergencies, as well as to go through the day's work with a pleasant and accommo dating spirit. Rules have been adopted regulating the employment of men for these places, which reduce to a minimum the chance for an incompetent person to secure a position on the cars. EMPLOYING MOTORMEN AND CONDUCTORS. The course that applicants go through is very interesting, showing as it does the care taken to get good men. The Portland Railway. Light & Power Company employs over 800 car men. Applications for positions as motormen and conductors are received at the offices of the Superintendents of Transportation, at First and Alder streets and East Water street and Hawthorne avenue. Applicants are received per sonally by the Superintendents, and applications are accepted from those giving suitable references. The applicant is then subjected to an exam ination by the company's physician as to his general physical condition, and particularly as to his eyesight. After the examination is con cluded, the physician's certificate is returned to the Superintendent, and, if satisfactory, the applicant is eligible fcr employment. . A com plete record of the applicants is kept, and as fast as they are needed they are placed under the instruction of competent men familiar with every detail of the duties which they will be required to perform.' INSTRUCTION OK MOTORMEN AND CONDUCTORS. An applicant for position, after having been examined and found physically suitable, is placed In charge of a competent motorman or conductor, who gives him thorough instruction: first, regarding the na ture of the vehicle and apparatus thereon which he Is to handle. Later the operation of the car Is placed gradually in the hands of the student under the direct supervision of the Instructors. This period of instruc tion covers from ten days to three weeks, after which the student Is examined by the General Inspector, who fllss a certificate of efficiency with the Superintendent. If this is satisfactory to the Superintendent, the applicant then receives further Instructions from the General In spector and later from the General Office.' From this latter point he receives Information regarding accidents and kindred subjects, and Is thoroughly examined in order to determine his general efficiency for the position he is to fill. If he successfully passes this examination, a certificate is issued which he flies with the General Inspector, and his name is then entered on the eligible list. The details of Instruction cover for a motorman: first the general rules of the company: and second detailed Information regarding the nature of the apparatus upon the cars and the methods of handling the same with the highest economy of time, power consumed, wear and tear on equipment and other similar points; also with regard to the safety, comfort and convenience of passengers. For conductors: first the general rules of the company; and' sec ond signals. Issuance of transfers, names of streets, locations of parks, public buildings, railroad stations, steamboat wharves and other points upon which passengers may require Information. WHAT THB COMPANY REHUntBS OP ITS MEN. One of the most important requirements from the street railway's point of view Is that all emploves shall be courteous to passengers and patient at all times. The position of a public service employe is fre quently a trying one. Some people feet that they have" a right to abuse him. At times it becomes necessary to dismiss men. This may be for any one of many reasons. While men may otherwise be competent, their manner may be discourteous to passengers, or they mav not pos sess the requisite patience. Discourtesy, laziness, complaints of pas sengers, lack of Interest and the many things which render men in competent in other lines, make them undesirable for employment by the railway company. v MERIT AND DEMERIT SYSTEM. After employment, it Is endeavored to hold the best men In the company B employ. Wages are adjusted according to the term of serv ice. A system of Discipline bv Record is employed, under which the car men receive credit marks for meritorious acts, such as exceptionally good operation, avoiding accidents, deeds of valor, etc. Conversely, demerit marks are placed against their records covering Infractions of rules In proportion to the nature of the offense. This system is of recent adpption, being plaoed In effect May 15. 1908. and has been adopted in lieu of the old svtem of suspension, which cpused a loss of time to the employe and suffering to both him and his family. The effect is already noticeable and Its continuance will. It Is believed, rapidly increase the efficiency and morale of the platform men. The company Is proud of Its employes and of the ability and eour- tesy generally displayed ty them, we believe that, as a Body, they pave jho superiors in me country.