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