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13 THE MORNING OREGONIAN, 3IONDA.Y, SEPTE3IBER 20, 1909- SCENE OF THE FATAL ENDING OF THE "0Y BIDE." DOLLY FERRERA. THE WOMAN KILLED. AND VIEWS OF THE OVER- JOY RIDE KILLS ONE: Fl ESCAPE i snBJKROTrn-n". - - Lumber mens National Bank CORNER FIFTH AND STARK STREETS ri Dolly Ferrera Crushed to Death When Auto Leaps Off . Gresham Road. GIRL COMPANIONS UNHURT Gravel Pit I Scene of Fatality. Harry "Holland. Chauffeur for W. M. Ladd, Steals Car for Xlght Trip. (Continued From First Paget around town." that she and her ister might retlr early. Won over by the per- uaafons of Dolly, who volunteered to "(how her" the country and the Twelve Mile House." Anna consented, while Hol land allowed his car to thunder along the Base Line road toward the roadhouse. Upon reaching- their destination all the party, save Anna and Eva. alighted for the purpose of getting a "hot drink." Anna was reluctant in accepting the In vitation, but eventually was won over again by the persuasion of Dolly. Both girls alighted and ordered soft drinks about the table selected by Robertson in the dlning-hall of the roadhouse. The remainder of the party ordered "hot toddles." Polly Chose Route. From midnight until nearly J o'clock the party drank several rounds of drinks. When It was proposed to return home, Dolly De Martini chose the route of her tragic death. It wa at her suggestion that the party took a spin over the Gresham loop before their return to the city. They were being seated in the car when Dolly climbed into the front seat, saying: "I'm going to drive home." Robertson also climbed Into the driving eat. and after manipulating the steering gear, said to Hollands "Harry, you get In with the glrLs In the tonneau: Dolly and I'll drive back." The party started on its way and was soon whizzing to ward the death-dealing turn in the road, a half mile below the roadhouse. According to the Meyer girls and Hol land, himself, he cautioned Robertson to exercise more care tn driving nd reduce his speed. Regardless of the. warnings Robertson Increased the speed and swerv ed several times along the road. At a point less than 500 feet from the abrupt turn in the road he barely averted a collision with a huge road roller.- A few yards ahead he observed the dangerous curve. In his effort to keep the equilib rium of the car and guide it safely around the turn Robertson manipulated the steering mechanism to such an angle that the front wheels plowed the gravel to a depth of three inches. Owing to the speed of 25 miles an hour which he as serts he was traveling, the catastrophe was Inevitable. In an instant, the car bear ing the six people leaped over the sheer embankment. An Instant later the inside front wheel struck a telephone pole and the automobile toppled over. Robertson First Free. Robertson was the first to extricate himself from beneath the wrecked car. He was followed by Holland who literal Jy wiggled himself to freedom from the 'dismantled tonneau. The two then tugged violently and dragged Eva and Rose Meyer to safety. Hardly had the two youths realised the gralty of the situa tion when the oil In the upset tail-light became ignited. The blaze threatened to add fire to their predicament. At the sight of the blaze Robertson became bewilder ed and dashed frantically up the embank ment to the road. Holtand. Quenching the blaze, stood by his task and grasped a demolished fence rail and pried the wrecked car to an angle to permit Anna. Meyer to escape. In the dark . ress they located Dolly by an agoniz ing groan. She was pinned firmly be neath the front seat of the upset machine. Holland then ran up the embankment and a few moments later dashed Into the lounging room of the Twelve-mile house for aid. Dr. Elttner Montavllla was sum moned and was on the scene a few moments after Holland had returned to the scene of the tragedy but the woman was dead. Robertson In Pit. Police headquarters were notified and In less than an hour Deputy Coroner Dun ning and Sheriff Stevens with a brace of deputies were speeding on their way to the scene. The cries of Robertson in the sandpit where he had plunged head foremost in his frenzied dash for assis tance attracted several guests of the road house who hurried to the assistance of the victims to rescue him from his plight. The Meyer girls and their male com panions were taken back to .the road house. At the County Jail Robertson admitted he is a "professional Joy rider" and has frequently taken machines In the garage, where he is employed, to give his woman friends a "good time." He talked freely of a similar events as experienced last night. Holland Only 10. Robertson Is ' years old. His parents reside at JSS East Forty-ninth street. They have been residents of Portland for Several years. His father Is an engineer for the Knight Packing Company, at East Ninth and Alder streets. Holland Is but 19 years of age and came here from Medford three months ago. His parents formerly resided in California but are now separated. He has been in the em ploy of William M. Ladd for the last six weeks. The three Meyer sisters, whose ages range from IS to 23 years, are recent ar rivals in Portland from Mankato, Min nesota. Eva and Anna are employed by the Pacific Coast Biscuit Company. Rose Is unemployed. They occupy simple apartments tn a private home at 73 North Ninth street. Dolly Ferrara Is the daughter of Joseph De Martini, an old resident of Portland and a well-known confectioner iat 87 North 9ixth street where Dolly has been employed since her divorce from Albert Ferrera. a prominent local attorney, about four years ago. They had been married seven years and have two children. The children have been in the custody of the father since their parents' divorce. The divorce brought by the hus band followed a shooting affray wherein he fired at "Peenie" Lucas, who he said, had alienated his wife's affections. Dolly Ferrara would have been 10 years old next November. She was born in IJvermore, CaL and came here with her father In 1SR1. Her children are Vivian Ferrera. aged 10, and Rico Ferrera, aged 9. A brother. Fred De Martini and a step brother, Hayes Morgan, also live In Port land. Girl Telia of Accident. ' . Anna; Eva and Rose Meyer, held In the County Jail as witnesses, had about recovered from the effects of the acci dent last evening, save that Anna Meyer was still confined to bed from the severe shock. The other girls were sufficiently recovered to be playing cards when an Orea-oaiaa reporter called.. They appear , .J; I v, . a r " f : , t " - , . r ,N " I - " (s , ' x ' , " s ..'j I--.,-.' . - . . ' I " . 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"We went oh out to the roadhouse and they ordered drinks. I drank a glass of beer and Anna drank a pact of a glass of beer and Rose ordered a glass of lem onade, but didn't like it and didn't drink it. The others ordered four or five rounds of drinks, maybe more, and Dolly drank with the boys every time they or dered it. Yes, I guess the boys were drinking too much and that was what made us meet with the accident. "Holland drove the car out to the road house and I guess he knew how. to drive it well. We never knew it wasn't his own car or that he hadn't rented it. On the way back Robertson drove the car. He went fast. yes. very fast, and didn't seem to know how to steer very well. When we came to the hill he went right on down, fast, and came to a turn and th machine Jumped and went over. "Dolly Just said, 'Oh. Anna,' and never moved after that. We were all pinned under the car, but the sandpile we were In was soft and we got out easily. Jack was running around and didn't seem to know where he was. We tried to get Dolly out and couldn't, and then Harry went right away to get somebody. "We work at the Pacific Coast Biscuit Company, that is, Anna and I do. . Rose isn't working Just now. We all keep house together." The landloard of the place where the Meyer girls live stated that on one occa sion he and his wife had some beer and invited the girls to drink with them and were told that they never drank at all. He speaks of the glrla In athe highest terms. Jack Robertson's aged mother visited him at the County Jail yesterday after noon, in answer to a telephone message from him. She did not tell the boy's father of the aocldent. despite his ques tions. To a reporter she stated she was sure Jack had sot Intentionally dona any wrong, and that ylf Holland had taken the machine he certainly believed It was all right. W. M. Ladd, owner of the wrecked automobile, called at the County Jail yesterday afternoon in answer to a telephone message from Harry Hol land, his chauffeur, who had taken the machine. Mr. Ladd states he will not aid in releasing the youths from Jail, and that he will probably not prose cute them. The automobile's front wheel la broken and its glass front fenders are demolished. It was completely over turned when men from the Covey Ga rage went for it. They righted the machine, affixed a new wheel to it and brought it to town under Its own power. The machine is a Cadillac, costing about 14000. Luisissw iis mrmam-i'i-a T -- - iirin-T - . , . : i Ia, 'V - -f,-. ; l'.t.:.;'y.:i : N'..i -: -9 mm solution SEMI - CENTENNIAL CLOSES Dalles Congregationalism Complete Three-Day Celebration. THE DALLES, Or., Sept 19. (Special.) The three-days' special services in cele bration of the 60th anniversary of the or ganization of the Congregational Church in this city came to a close this evening. Rev. D. B. Gray delivered the anniver sary sermon thta morning and spoke this evening on the "Future of the Church." Rev. D. V. Poling, the local pastor, gave an address - on the "History of the Church." Six members were added at today's services. Today is positively the last day for dis count on East Side gas bills. Read "Gas Tip." Ban on Joy Rides" and Road Houses, Brougher's Plan. SERMON ON TIMELY TOPIC Country Bars Are Devil's Own Re cruiting Station, Declares Pas tor of White Temple..' Warning Is Sounded. Oregon legislators should put a ban on "Joy riding" and road-houses, accord ing to Dr. J. Whiteomb Brougher. In bis sermon at the White Temple last night he likened to the driving of Jehu the furious pace at which chauffeurs are wont to drive their autos In the early morning hours. Dr. Brougher said that he does not intend to give up automobile riding, and does not ask the members of his ohurch to give up "the rest and re creation that come from a quiet, orderly ride through the city or country." But he warned his congregation that no one haa a right to indulge In Innocent plea sure that he cannot afford." He re marked that some people mortgage their homes in order to be in style with an automobile. He said: A Joy ride frequently means a visit to a "road house" and indulgence In the Intoxi cating cup. whloh le&ds to dissipation, that are bound to ruin. This la one of the tra(t peculiarities of human nature. Wherever the devil ha a younz man or u young woman he wants to ruin, and to damn, for time and eternity, he first jets thm to take th step by Indulging In the Intoxicating cup. I have had men say to me that it makes no difference bow Innocent or determined a young woman may be to be upright and honorable, if they can get her to induige even moderately in intoxicating drinks it Is only a question of a short time when her ruin will be accomplished. The roadhouses around Fortlaaa axe tbs devil's re- GIRXS WHO ESCAPED DEATH IN FATAL "JOY RIDE." AJTJTA MEYER APPEARS AT THE LEFT, EVA AND ROSE MEYER TO THE RIGHT. crulttng stations. ICo young man or young woman who has any desire to be true and upright will ever visit one of them. They ought to be abolished by law. No young man or young woman who has any desire to maintain his or her reputation can afford to go on a Joy ride that takes in the roadhouses, and that m-ans an hour or two of indulgence in sinful pleasure. Repu tation is the capital on which you do your life's work. It Is true that character is all Important, but a man's position in so ciety, his influence In the world, the open ings for preferment and advancement, de pend upon his reputation The price you pay for a few hours of sinful pleasure is something tremendous. The small boy who was asked if he under stood the meaning of the expression, "the quick and the dead," said: "Them that gets out of the way of an automobile be quick, and them what don't he's dead." How ter rible one must feel who realises that he has crushed the life out of a fellow being, simply because of his reckless carelessness and an Inordinate desire to speed his ma chine. There doe not seem to be any abso lute remedy for this evil except to make stringent laws and have tbem strictly en forced. Men and women of honor will not only regard their own lives, but will bave a thought for that of others. Owners and drivers of automobiles must regard sacredly the laws that are made for the protection of life and do their part to punish those who disregard them. Ti Boy Breaks Ann at Rink. While trying to execute fancy figures on roller skates at the Oakes link last night. Geary Thornton, an 18-year old boy of Oakland, Or., a ruest of Harry Friar of 171 l-l Front street, fell and broke his arm. The floor was crowded with skaters and boys, girls, men and women, indiscriminately, fell in a tumbled heap over the prostrate lad, well nigh smother ing his life out. He was taken to the Good Samaritan Hospital' in a Holman ambulance. His injuries are not ac counted serious. BUOYS AND BEACOXS RESET OS COLUMBIA RIVER. Day Marks and Lights Have Been Put in Shape by Government Ship. Notes of the Waterfront. Assisted by Captain W. H. Patterson, of the Association of Pilots. Captain Richardson, In command of the- United States lighthouse tender Columbine, will complete the setting of buoys and the establishment of the lights and day marks between Portland and Astoria, tonight. The Columbine has been engaged on this work for the better part of a week. Saturday night the Columbine came up to Portland and laid over Sunday. The work of .re-setting Jbuoys had been prac tically completed to the mouth of the Willamette Kiver. Above Gillihan's bea con there is little to do and by tonight au day marks and lights will have been replaced. DREDGE OREGON IS IX PORT Goes Adrift While Crossing Bar, but Is Picked Up. ASTORIA. Or., Vpt. 19. (Special.) The tug Richard Holyoke arrived in to day after a hard tow of 60 hours from Coos Bay, "bringing the dredge Oregon and a barge loaded with pipe belonging to the dredge. The trip was without mishap, except- iwiifiiiipPiiilli OLDEST BANK ON THE PACIFIC COAST CAPITAL $1,000,000 SURPLUS and PROFITS $500,000 OFFICERS. W. M. LADD, President EDW. COOKINGHAM, V.-President W. H. DUNCKLET. Cashier. R. S. HOWARD, JR.. Ass't Cashier. L. W. LADD, Asrt Cashier. WALTER M. COOK. Aas't. Cashier. DIRECTORS. EDWARD COOK1NGHA1I. HENRY I CORBETT, WILLIAM M. LADD. CHARLES E. LADD. J. WESLEY LADD. 6. B LINTHICUM. FREDERICK B. PRATT, THEODORE B. WILCOX. Interest Paid on Savings Accounts and Certificates of Deposit We Issue Letters of Credit, Foreign Drafts, and Travelers' Checks THE BEST STREET INSURANCE IS THE BITUUTHIC PAVEMENT It insures against dust, mud and street noises. It insures against slipperiness and falling horses. It insures against cracks, disintegration and costly repairs. It assures a sanitary and durable street. It assures conscientious workmanship and best materials. It assures perfect satisfaction. BITULITHIC INSURANCE IS SAFEST AND SUREST. WARREN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 317 BECK BUILDING. PORTLAND, OR. lng that while crossing the bar this morn ing one of the hawsers parted and the Oregon went adrift. The craft was. how ever, Quickly picked up by the tug Wal lula, which was close at hand and brought Inside. Breakwater Brings Cargo of Fish. -.r.-n i arinAds of f rozon fish and a quantity of pickled fieh in. tierces, the I steamship BreaKwaier arnvcu ui . day afternoon from coos aay. n is all billed for New York and will be delivered to the rail lines at Portland. In addition the Breakwater brought a fair-sized list of passengers. She will sail for the South again Wednesday nights-Marine Notes. The steamship Rose City is due to ar rive tonight from San Francisco. From Sin Francisco. In ballast, .the French bark Francois d'Ambols arrived up last night. The steamship Argo, with general cargo from Tillamook, is discharging at the Oak-etreet dock. For Coos Bay ports with passengers and freight, the steamship Alliance Is scheduled to sail tonight. Arrivals and Departures. PORTLAND. Sept. 10. Arrived Steam ship Argo, from Tillamook: steamship Roa noke, from San Pedro and way: steamship Breakwater, from Coos Bay; French bark Francois d'Amboife, from San Francisco. . Astoria. Sept. 19 5 P. M . wind south east weather cloudy with rain; bar ob scured. Sailed at 6 A. M Steamer ratanla, for San Francisco. Sailed at 8:30 Steamer Johan Poulsen, for San Francisco; learner Eureka, for Eureka. Arrived at 8 and left up at 8:30 A. M. Steamer Breakwater, fiom Coos Bay; steamer .Roanoke, from San Francisco. Arrived down, during the njs"n Steamer Falcon: steamer Elmore; British st.amer Strathyre. ' Arrived at 9:15 Tug Holyoke with dredge Oregon, from Coos 3 San FrancUoo. Sept. 19. Arrived at 8 A M Steamer Coaster, from Portland. Arrived at 8 P. M. Schooner Virginia, from "Seattle, Sept. 10. Arrived Japanese steamer Yawota Maru, from Eagle Harbor; British steamer Floreston, from Ictorla, steamer City of Seattle, from Skagway; steamer Victoria, from Nome. : Sailed Steamer Seward, for Cordova. San Pedro, Cel., Sept. 19. Arrived Steamer Robert R. Hind, from Bellingham. Tides at Astoria Today. High Low. 414 A. M...'.-3 feet 9:4? A. M....S.J feet Sil P. M....S.0 feiVlO:4S P. M....1.1 feet Funeral Largely Attended. OREGON CITY. Or., Sept. 19.-(Speclal.) The funeral of the late John Weis- Strange as Fiction. Newspaper for Kidney and Rheumatic Sufferers. In Germany there is a newspaper published in the Interests of all 'rheu matic sufferers, and each week symp toms and treatments are discussed by both laity and medical men. One scientific contributor related that a formula originated especially to re lieve kidney diseases, had almost phenomenal virtue in the treatment of all forms of rheumatism. No secret is made of this formula, which Is composed of one-half ounce fluid extract Buchu, one ounce com pound fluid Balmwort and two ounces compound syrup Sarsaparllla, mixed in a bottle, and to be taken in tea spoonful doses after each meal and one at retiring. A local druggist expressed the opinion- that every rheumatic and kidney sufferer will be grateful for this item. mandle was held here today under the auspices of the Improved Order of Red Men. Services were held at the house and the procession that followed the body to the last resting place was one of the largest ever held In this place. Rail Shipment Arrives. VANCOUVER, B. C, Sept. 19. (Spe cial.) The second shipment of steel rails and ties for the Grand Trunk Pa cific reached Prince Rupert Frllay morn ing on the steamer Crown of Galicla, ac cording to a report Just received here. The vessel has a cargo of 6000 tons and left Cape Breton July 10. The Hercules was the first to arrive with railroad ma terial and the Belle of Spain is the last carrier en route, being expected at Prince Rupert within five weeks. Free to Men. Dr. Taylor's $10,000 museum, now open, admission free. 234 Morrison St.. cor. 2d. Today is positively the last day for dis count on East Side gas bills. Read "Gas Tips." ' The United States has 200,000,000 apple trees. HAimiAX & THOMPSON BAJTKERS CHAMBER OP COMMERCE solicit small check accounts and offer every convenience to depositors, re gardless of the amount deposited PhKmUwf Paramol LiaMlUi aw J TRAVELERS' GUIDE. NORTH PACIFIC S.S.CO. For Eureka, San Francisco and Los Angeles direct. The steamships Roa noke and Elder sail every Tuesday at 3 P. M. Ticket office 132 Third, near Aider. Phones M. 1314 and A 1314. . H. YOUNG, Agent SAN FRANCISCO PORTLAND 8. 8. CO. Only illre.-t steamer and daylight ailing. From Alnsworth Docl:. Portland. 9 A. M. 8. S. Rose City, Sept. 25. 8. 8. Kansas City, 4 T. M., Oct. 1. From Fler 40. San Francisco 11 A. a. S S. Kanis City, Sept. !io. Met. . 8. 8. Kom City. Oct. i. 1, etc J. W. Kanaom, Dock Agent. Main 2f'8 Alnsworth pock. M J ROCHE, City Ticket Agent, 142 Sd St. ' Phone Main 402. A 1403. COOS BAY LINE The steamer BREAKWATER leaves Port land every Wednesday. S P. M., from Aim worth dock, tor North Bend. Mamnttrla and Cob Bay points. Freight received until 4 P. M. on day oT sailing. PasenEer fara, flrst clas. $10; second-class. 7. including berth and meals. Inquire city ticket ofnee. Third and Washington street, or Alnsworth dook. Phone Main 208. CANADIAN PACIFIC WEEKLY SAILINGS BETWEEN MON TREAL. QUEBEC AND LIVERPOOL. Nothing better on the Atlantic than our Empresses. Wirelefs on all ateamera F. R JOHNSON. P. A. 42 Third St., Portland, Or,