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THE MORNING OKEGONIAN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 1909. LATHAM'S FLIGHT E S CHANNEL S Falls Two Miles Short of Land ing at Dover and Rival ing Bleriot. MAKES MARVELOUS SPEED (Thousands on Dover Cliffs See Mon oplane Soar and Fall Aeronaut Is Injured Cheered by Ad miring Thousands. 11 NOTED IUGHT IX FRAJTOE. CHALONS BUR MAKirEl July XI. M. Zemmff midt aa aeroplane fflht here tonight of 1 boor S minute 19 MMldi KAXCT. rrtnw July ST. Miss Morrtn, dauirnter of Plerpont Morgan, of New York, mtd, a titp today aboard the dn-lcrbla balloon Villa da Nancy. ' DOVER. July 27. Hubert ' Latham's ' second attempt to fly across the Eng ' llsh Channel, ended disastrously today. Almost In the moment of victory his - monoplane fluttered down Into the sea. I two miles beyond the Admiralty Pier. Thousands of persons crowding the water front saw the fall and for nearly half ! an hour they were uncertain as to the ; aeronaut's fate. A flock of large and small craft raced to the scene of the disaster and a pin nace from the British battleship Russell picked up the unlucky flyer and put him ; on board the. French torpedo-boat de ; stroyer Eseopette. After a surgeon had attended to his Injuries, the destroyer '. brought Latham ashore and he was taken , to a hotel. His face was bandaged and bleeding and his nose was broken. The r machine, badly wrecked, was hoisted from the boat to the dock. Only CO Minutes in Air. Latham's flight to the moment of Its sensational finish, in some respects, eclipsed Bleriofs. He made greater speed being only minutes In the air from the time he left the coast of France. ' Apparently he steered more nearly straight fhan Bleriot. aa he was making direct for Dover when he felL The disastrous ending of the flight fur nished a dramatic scene. Shortly before ( o'clock the clamor of sirens and bells . on the ships tn the harbor notified the . town that another attempt was to be made to cross the channel. In a marvel ously short time the waterfront, the piers and the cliffs behind the town were crowded. Thousands gathered, many - of them carrying telescopes, marine and . field glasses and cameras. Soon two French torpedo boats, which preceded ' the aeroplane, were seen approaching at a furious pace, thick clouds of smoke ' puffing from their funnels. ' Suddenly Falls In Sea. Fourteen minutes after o'clock an airship was discerned heading straight ; for the center of the town. The rapidity of Its flight was evidenced by the quick ness with which It grew larger and as sumed bird-like outlines. Suddenly It ' began to slacken speed, at the same time gliding down toward the surface of the ocean. It fluttered a few times and fell. The aeroplane dropped with a lateral Incline to the surface. There It floated and those with glasses could make out that It had not sunk. The excitement, while the boats were going to the rescue, was Intense. Soon a fleet of all kinds of , craft gathered around the wreck. Cheered on Going Ashore. The force wlrti which the aeroplane had fallen caused fears that the aviator might have been killed In the wreck if ! he had not been drowned, but signals from the ships finally told those on ' shore that Latham had escaped. It was . nearly o'clock when the Eseopette came alongside the pier t'o land Latham and hU machine, which was seen to be much larger than Bleriofs little flyer. The crowds cheered the bandaged hero en thusiastically and he was followed to the hotel by thousands. Before his attempt to cross the chan ' net, Latham had made several success ," fill flights at Mourmelon-Legrand. France, where, on June 6, he made a " new monoplane record by remaining In . th air 1 hour 7 minutes and 47 seconds. Latham's Story of Flight. "It is another case of real hard luck." said Mr. Latham, In discussing his fail ure. -When I started, everything was ready. The wind was just right, and the rain was not a serious Impediment. I roee 5o feet, and I felt confident of reach, ing Dover. The splendid sensation of coming triumph thrilled me; I felt vic tory was within my grasp. "The engine was working with rythmi cal accuracy, a delishtfui sound to me. I seemed to stand over a moving plateau of blue, hut in reality I was traveling at great wpeeil. Almost in a few moments It seemed I could discern the dim dry ground of the lover cliffs. In ten min utes I must have gone at least eight nip.es. The coast seemed to rise, to grow with eery pulsation of the motor. VU-tory Near, Motor Stops. "When half way across. I felt 'There Is Dover: 1 am going splendidly.' I looked at the motor. All was right. Within -0 minutes. I thought. I shall be on those din's. Calais and its great tower were mere hazy lines. Dover was growing. I even thought 1 could see the people. Then within three miles of the coast. I heard the sirens and hooters. "My heart beat rapidly at the Inex pressible feeling of coming victory. I looked for the moment of descent. Then came the tragedy. I was only a mile and a half from the harbor mouth. A dead silence; the pulsations of the motor ap peared to hesitate; they stopped. My speed slackened, the engine gave spas modic throbs and then ceased. For these moments 1 had been gradually descend ing. At 30 feet above the water I drifted like an lnlured bird fearing to alight, realizing that I had failed again. Fare Cut in Descending. "My thoughts turned to my own safety, and I lay down In order to lighten the force of the blow aa much as possible. Away In the distance I could see the torpedoboats and won dered If all would turn out right. As luck would have it. I struck the sea with comparative lightness, not with tlie splash that accompanied my previ ous fan. although the descent was very rapid. My goggles struck a piece of the plane and cut my forehead. I was not anxious, as I knew that the ma : chine would float for some time. Tet it appeared a Ions wait before I was rescued. The accident was due to the motor failing much as it did on the former occasion. I do not think that the rain had anything to do with the failure. It was very unfortunate, because another couple of minutes would have taken me over Shakespeare Cliff. However, I will have another try aa soon as I am fit. I do not think the machine was much damaged: it will be repaired probably before I am." The physician in attendance reported that Mr. Latham had three stitches In his forehead and two In his nose, but he did not believe the aeronaut waa greatly hurt. Mr. Latham returned to Calais by the midnight boat. ZEPPFXI3T IS BACK AT WORK Makeb Three-Honr Trip in Big Di rigible With Army Men. FRIE7DRICHSHAFEN. July 27. Count Zeppelin today personally steered hia air ship. Zeppelin II. This was his first trip since his recent accident. The airship remained up for three hours. Representatives of the War Of fice were on board. CRETANS LOSE NO TIME VXTS UP GREEK FLAG DAY AF TER EVACUATION. Islanders Will Teat Attitude of Tur key and European Powers at ' Very Start. CANE1A. Crete, July 27. The Greek flag has been run up at the fortress and the Cretan militia barracks here. As the evacuation of the International troops waa completed only yesterday, the Cretans lost no time in testing the disposition of the powers who have promised Turkey that they will protect her rights. The outcome of this assertion of the Cretans' determination to join Greece Is awaited with some concern. After more than 70 years of almost con tinuous Insurrection. Great Britain, Rus sia, France and Italy intervened In Cre tan affairs and in 1898, constituted the island, with adjacent Islets as an autono. mous state under a high commissioner of the powers subject to the suzerainty of Turkey, but paying, however, no tribute to that country. Since August of 1908. the right of the King of Greece to propose the Commissioner has been recognized by the protecting powers, under whose sanc tion Greek officers have taken over the direction of the gendarmerie. In May, 1908. the powers decided to withdraw gradually the international troops from the Island and when this fact was an nounced, Crete declared for union with Greece and public feeling became Intense. Early this morning the diplomatic rep resentatives of the powers at Constantino ple presented a note to the Porte in which it was said that the time was inopportune for the Turkish proposals relating to the future of the Island, but as the protecting powers were to station a warship in Suda Bay, the supreme rights of Turkey would not be affected by the withdrawal of the troops. CINCINNATI'S MAYOR DEAD Colonel Leopold Markbreit, ex-Min ister to Bolivia, Passes. CINCINNATI, July 37. Colonel Leo pold Markbreit, Mayor of Cincinnati, died today after a long Illness.' He was Minister to Bolivia from 186S to 1871. Leopold Markbreit was born In Vienna, Austria. In 1842. He was brought to the Vnited States in 1S48 and was aducated at Sandusky, O., Philadelphia and Cin cinnati. He studied law, and after be ing admitted to the bar became a part ner of Rutherford B. . Hayes, who later became President. He enlisted in the Twenty-eighth Ohio T.ar. ot thA nuthrpAk of the Civil War. and after brilliant service rose to the rank of Colonel. He was captured by the Confederates ana neia in uuj prison, where he endured such sulter;ngs that his health was broken. After his release In February. 1865, he returned to Cincinnati, where he held various city and state offices. Colonel Markbreit was Minister to Bo livia from 18uS to 1873 and later toured South America on business missions. Me waa In the United States Treasury Of ji n,.in.l from 1883 to 1886. and after holding various civic offices was elected Mayor In 19". Since March 17. 1875, he waa president and manager of the Cincinnati Volks- blatt Company. TEXAS TO ENTERTAIN TAFT Golf and Jack Rabbits to Be Fur nished Executive on Visit. SAN ANTONIO, Tex., July 27. A wild cat hunt and a Jack-rabbit chase are among the diversions planned for Presi dent Taft when he visits the Taft ranch near San Antonio in November. Josepn H. Green, superintendent of the large estate, who was In San Antonio yester day, told of the preparations being made for the entertainment. v That the President may not tie deprived of his favorite pastime, golf links are be ing hurried to completion. The erection of a pagoda and bathhouse on tne iun are among other improvements being made for the especial use of President Taft. MEXICAN RIOTS KILL SIX American Consul Claims Damages for Injuries to Citizens. MEXICO CITY, July 27. It Is re ported that six persons are dead and 35 wounded as a result of the riots last Sunday in Guadalajara. capital of the State of Jalisco, and the second largest city in the Mexican republic. Samuel E. Magill. the American Consul at Guadalajara, has presented a formal claim for Injuries sustained by Ameri can citizens. All is quiet in that city today. OLDFIELD EQUALS RECORD Speeds His Auto for Mile Over Cir cular Track in 1:11 1-5. LIMA. O.. July 27. Barney Oldfleld equalled the world's record held by hlm iteif when he drove his racing machine, "Old Glory," a mile in 1:11 1-5 over the half-mile track at the Lima Driving Park today. Vale Teachers Selected. VALE, . Or., July .-(Special.) Teachers have been selected for the Fall term as follows: Professor Seely, of Crescent: Mrs. Nellie Jacobs, of Vale; Miss Piatt, of Ontario: Miss Raymond, of Southern California, and Miss Mulkey, of Salem. Oregon Herbs (a tea) best remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. Nature's own preparation. SOo at all druggists. Demonstration Schram Fruit Jars Come and Receive Instructions on Canning Fruit and Vegetables Third Floor The New Fall Suits are Arriving Daily $1.25 Gloves 95c Women's washable chamois Gloves. In natural or white. An ideal glove for Summer wear, good-sized assort ment. Regular 1.25 values, special.'. CfOC New Neckw'r 25 c Women's neat novelty Neckwear, in rabats. Jabots, stock collars and Dutch collars. Regular 36c values, Wednesday , OC Vcl. Laces 5 c Yd. Widths H to lli inches. Colored Valenciennes Laces, for trimming wash dresses, for use in making neckwear, etc Regular values- up to lOo the yard. Wednesday at C Regular values to 20c the in yard. Wednesday at...; XUC Regular values to 26c the o yard, at Olds9 Wo rtman &Kin mm White Hats Sp'l$6.98 18c Pillow' Cases Now Sell at 12V2C 85c Sheets 69c Ea. The stirring specials mentioned in these headlines are for Wednesday morning from 8 o 'clock till 1 P. M. only, and there are liberal quantities provided, so that all -who come during these hours may share in these phenomenal values. The Pillow Cases are made from heavy round-thread sheeting, good sizes, warranted to -wear. 140 dozen of them. Regular 18c values, special from 8 A. 1 O fo M. till 1 P. M l The Sheets are made of the famous New York Mill's cot ton, good sizes, all hemmed. Sell regularly at 85o fJQp each, Wednesday, from 8-till'l only JJ Wash Goods in a Sale Over 3000 yards of Togo Batiste in the newest effects and colorings. A very popular and desirable Summer fabric. Regular price 25e the yard, Wednesday from "1 Ol. 8 A. M. till 1 P. M., only $7.50 Parasols on Sale at $4.38 All Parasols on special sale, and a superb assortment is offered. There are plain colored taffetas, taffeta silks with or without fancy border, Jacquard brocaded silk with plain border and fancy combinations. Metal or wood handles, -Regular vals. to $7.50, at. $4.00 Regular values to $5.00, at. . .82.98 Regular values to $3.50, at... 92. 28 Child s Caps, Blouses Buy these In our Neckwear Depart ment, full selection as to sizes and qualities and prices. 75c Dress Nets at 29c 42 Inches wide, in white, ecru or colore; dotted or, figured effects. Regular values up to 76o the yard, extra special for Wednesday, On. only .9e Low Shoes $5.00 & o on Values p 4 .J Z7 The most charming styles in the very Hats that are most popular for the hottest- weather wear; made of ex ceptionally fine materials and trimmed with unusual taste ; the trimmings used are chiffon drapes, white wings, quills, breasts, etc. The best values in Port- QQ land at, each. ...PO Z70 CHIFFON DRAPES AND AUTOMOBILE VEILS, white grounds with colored dots or figures: regular $2.25 valnes, Wednes- QO V Aa-v in Afillinprv Tlennrtment.- apnnnrl floor, nt. S vC j , A Bargain in Embroideries Every Linen Skirt Reduced Regular $1.50 values for. .99 Regular $2 values for. . .?133 Reg. $2.25 values foj. . .$1.49 $3.00 values, special ?1.98 $3.50 values', special $2.33 $3.75 values, special. . . .$2.49 $4.00 values, special $2.67 $4.25 values, special .... $2.84 $4.50 values, special $2.99 In this lot are all the new and wanted styles in high-grade Summer footwear; ankle strap Pumps, lace styles, button models, etc. ; the leathers are plain black, brown kid, tan Russia and patent leath er; all sizes and widths are here, light or heavy soles; everything wanted in first-lass Shoes, and the Price Any Pr. $2.39 WOMEN'S HIGH-OUT SHOES, for mountain or beach wear, the pair CANVAS LEGGINS for men, women or children ; full assortment of sizes and prices. $5.00 This magnificent assortment of pret- tv t rimmings of fer bargains unparalleled. There are Skirt Flouncings, 18-incbi Corset Cover Embroideries and very pretty Edges and Insertions; there are nainsook, swiss and batiste ma terials, blind or openwork patterns, and a splendid assort ment to choose from. Regular values up to $2.50 Q O the yard, special 85c Union Suits 59c50c Hose at 29c Pair WOMEN'S UNION SUITS, vests and pants; splendid Summer garments; regular 85c values, special for Wednes- 59 C WOMEN'S HANDKERCHIEFS, pure lin en, with hemstitched border, regular values np to 50c, broken lines, special for 1 ' Wednesday, each WOMEN'S HOSE, black cotton, prime quality and fast dye, also lisle and allover lace; regular values to 50c, 2Qf special CHILDREN'S HOSE, extra weight and ex tra good wearing qualities, sizes 6 to 9V2, values up to 2oc the pair, J Set special at.... J VI r (fn f O All On Sale at tlOUSe Ur eSSeS $Z.UO Special Prices Come today and buy one of these neat and well-made Gowns that will answer for wear about the house or neat enough for aft ernoon wear. The reductions make it imper ative that early choosing be done in order to secure best selections. House Dresses in one piece styles, made of percale, chambray, ging ham, etc. Regular prices from $3.75 to $15.00 and all divided into three huge lots ready for quick and easy choosing. There are stripes, checks, plain colors and numerous designs in light or dark shades in simple effects or exquisitely trimmed designs. LOT ONE Regularly priced from $3.75 to $5.00 all sizes and styles for d o qo this sale at. P0 LOT TWO Is regularly priced at $6, $6.50, $7.50 and up to $10; special dur- QO ing this sale at, each, only piJsO LOT THREE Regularly priced at $12.50, $13.50 and on up to $15; special (10 for this sale at low price of only. .pO'Z7 ill Kmk CZAR IS IN GERMANY With Whole Family Is Visiting Prince Henry. Plerpont Morgan, the principal factor In the Copper River & Northwestern Rail road, in construction of which -3000 men are now at work. The Alaska Central is projected to run from Seward, on the coast, to the Yukon River, and there are large coal fields along; the route. Fifty three miles have been built, but are not being operated. GUARDED ON ALL SIDES Torpedo. Boats Protect Russian Squadron in Harbor Socialists tn Paris Rage Against His Being Welcomed There. ECKERNEFORDE. Schleswlg--Hol-steln. July 27. The Russian Imperial yacht Standart. with Emperor Nicholas, Empress Alexandra and their "children on board, and a naval escort anchored In this harbor early today. The Emperor and Empress landed and went to Prince Henry's country place at Himmelsmark. Extraordinary precautions have been taken to guard the Russian sovereigns from attack. German torpedo-boats are picketed around the Russian squadron to prevent the approach of any unofficial craft. FREXCH SOCIALISTS PROTEST Violent Manifesto Against Cxar's Coming Visit to Cherbourg. PARIS. July 27. The Socialist work Ingmen's organization today Issued a vio lently worded manifesto against the visit of the Russian Emperor to Cherbourg, which. It says, was cowardly planned to occur at sea. Nevertheless a summons has been sent to the proletariat everywhere, the mani festo says, to meet July SI and register the protest against the Emperor's ap pearance "off a country which is proud of the decapitation of Louis XVI." Morgan Acquires Xew Road. SEATTLE, Jury 27. According to the Times, the Insolvent iAlaska Central Railroad, when It Is sold by order of court this Fall, will become the property of the bondholders, among whom is X LEAVITT INTENDS TO FIGHT Will Resist Extradition on Charge of Killing Boy With Auto. LOS ANGELES, July 21. Ralph J. Leavitt, general manager of the Los Angeles Motor Cas Company. Indicted for manslaughter in Seattle for run ning down with his automobile and killing Razlo Sego, a streetsweeper, will resist extradition. Apprised of the fact that a Washington officer was on the way south to take him into custody, Mr. Leavitt expressed this intention. He said: "In the first place the accident was unavoidable. I was not driving the car at the time Jut was riding- In the ton neau. "The car was driven by a licensed chauffeur, McCusken by name, who was arrested and then discharged, I under stand. The accident was regrettable, but unavoidable. I cared for the body and provided for the family. "It looks very much like someone in Seattle is trying to Job me, and it is my intention to fight extradition vig orously. 1 failed to appear for trial at the time set on advice of counsel." REYES SENDS RESIGNATION Colombia's President Gives Small Republic Advice and Quits. CHICAGO, July 27. A special cable from Hamburg to the Tribune says: President Rafael Reyes, of Colombia, cabled to Bogota today resigning the presidency of that republic. General Reyes, discussing the Colombian situa tion, said the majority in the new con gress, which assembled July 20, clearly is opposed to a ratification of the tri partite treaty between Colombia, the United States and Panama. . Therefore, he said, it would be useless for him to retain office, when the country did not share his views. He believed acting President Holguln. who held the same opinions as himself, soon would be com pelled to retire for similar reasons. General Reyes added that he regarded Colombia's recalcitrancy in refusing to recognise the Independence of Panama as foolish, as It probably will result in the . loss of compensation, which the United States is ready to arrange. He had done all he could for his country, he said. There had been two attempts to assassinate him. His health Is now broken,, he says, and, as his fellow-countrymen had shown themselves no longer willing to support him, he had determined to retire, although his term still has four years to run. His lacontc message to the President of the Colombian Senate said: '.Irrevocably resign all future claims to the Presidency." General Reyes will remain In Europe Indefinitely. He will send a manifesto to the Colombian people In a few days. Americans Poaching Near Shore. VICTORIA, B. C, July 27. Reports received that four small American gaso line schooners were poaching close ln- , It would surprise you to know how many man ufacturers of furniture use Ivory Soap to give a finishing touch of beauty to the things they make. This is the recipe: Dissolve one-fourth of a cake of Ivory Soap in boiling water. Add a pail of warm water, in which put two table spoonfuls of kerosene. Stir thoroughly. Wash furniture with a soft cloth. Dry with another soft cloth. Ivory Soap 99lo Per Cent. Pure. JAHN Fine Line Best German Wavy Hair Goods. 384 Yamhill St, 185 West Park. Ptoaes Mala 6174, A 8544. shore at Banks Island were made by officers of the Amur, which returned today from Queen Charlotte Islands. Two small fishing Vessels were also seen leaving Navlttle on Sunday, after hav ing cleaned their fish at the northern harb6r. Sane Fourths In Albany Hereafter. ' ALBANY, Or., July 27. (Special.) No firecrackers larger than VA Inches long and quarter of an mch In diameter shall be fired In Albany hereafter. If an ordi nance Introduced in the City Council last evening passes. The ordinance also makes It a misdemeanor to fire any guns, bombs or anvils within the city, but pro vides that the Mayor may grant permis sion on certain holidays for such Illegal noise, the firing to be done, however, only In specified places. San Diego. Cal. When H. T. Blake, of the Mlramar Hotel, at Oceaoslde, opened his null Tuesday he was startled to And a letter from one of hi. ruesta tolling; him that the latter would be round dead. Hastening to the room, Blake found A. E. Parent, or Rolie, Pi., dead on a couch. NORTH BEAC Service of the 0. . & N.'s Fine Excursion Steamer T. J. Potter H I ' 1 ' I ' - iter - f ' Between PORTLAND AND MEGLER From Portland, Ash-Street Dock, DaUy, Except Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 A. M. Saturday Only, 1:00 P. M. MEALS ON THE POTTER THIS YEAR WILL BE A LA CARTE Baggage should be at dock at least 30 minutes before departure. Season Tickets, from Portland T4-00 Saturday-to-Monday Tickets $3-00 Five-Trip Commutation Tickets $15.00 Reduced rates will prevail from all parts of the state. Purchase tickets at the City Ticket Office, 0. R. & N., Third and Washington Streets. WM. McMURRAY. General Passenger Agent, Portland, Oregon. ft