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12 THE SUNDAY REGONIAN .BOBTLAND", JANTJAKY 28, 1900. ?- SHADEA FINE RUN Goldsborough Travels . Eight Miles in Fourteen Minutes. LAST TEST BEFORE OFFICIAL TRIAL Steamed for Ttro Hottra at a, 30-Mile Gait Without Iiopseninff a Bolt. . 4 For nearly two" hours yesterday the torpedo-boat destroyer Goldsborough -was sent flyinc along the Columbia river as a flnnl test of the staying powers of her machinery before her departure for the scene of her official trial on Puget sound. Purine this time there was not a solitary indication of weakness In the englne Tbom nor the least difficulty In keeping up the required steam pressure. A meas ured half-knot course which had been laid off on the shore the day before was covered with the current In One minute and 10 seconds, and In a minute and 14 seconds against it; but she made much better speed in places -where the water -was deeper. The eight miles between Warrior rock and Fales were passed up stream in 14 minutes. President Wolff, of the contracting firm, who was on hoard, "was well pleased with the test, and is perfectly willing to take chances on the official trial. Naval officers who were passengers expressed surprise and pleasure with the performance, and eaid that the Goldsborough will not suffer by comparison with any torpedo-boat they jaave seen. The crew of the Goldsborough are now thoroughly accustomed to the wrork, and keep up steam with surprising ease. Henry Smith, the chief engineer, is a master of his business, and Is deserving of a full share of credit for the fine work of the engines. .. The start "was'made from the EastAsh Btreet wharf, at about U o'clock. Captain W. H. Patterson, who has piloted all of the Wolff &. Zwlcker iron works' boats to success, being in command. P. Wolff, J. E. Wolff, P. I. Zimmerman and Su perintendent Fred A. Ballln, of the con tracting firm, were on board, and as their guests were lieutenant S. Arnold, Uaval Constructors F. W. Hibbs, of Mare Island navy-yard, and H. 1. Ferguson, of Puget sound naval station, and Lieu tenant Olmstead, all of the navy; Cap tain Prltchard, of the Hafldon Hall;' -Guy Catlln, James B. Patterson, J. A.' Hasel tine, J. H. Smith, Captain J. W. Kern, J. B. Graham, J. W. Dunne and Captain iRasch. Beplylng gaily to the stacato sa lutes that were sounded from boats along the river, the little boat xan at a good, fast gait to St. Johns, where she collided with a fog bank and tied up to wait till It blew over. Ja half an hour or more, when a rift ap peared, and the river cleared up as far ahead -as the skipper could see, a fresh etart was made; but the flyer was "In tercepted by a still heavier fog just below the mouth of the river, and lay drifting quietly for an hour more. Suddenly the mist was drawn like a curtain, and the river opened out under a blue sky as far as It could be seen. The firemen were then busied with the boilers, and In a few minutes the smokestacks were crowned with tall columns of .flame, and poured forth rolling clouds of smoke, that covered the foaming wake with a long black shadow, and hung over the river lor miles astern. The speed kept in creasing till the point of the greatest Ti tration was past, when the boat rode as steady as a barge. -Now and then, -when a deep stretch of river would be reached, she would shoot forward like an express train, and -the trees on the bank seemed fairly to fly to the rear. When the stake on the shore showing the upper end of the measured half-knot was raised, three stop watches on the "bridge were in readiness and snapped with one click, as.lt whisked past the" beam. In. 70 seconds the second stake, passed by. and again the watches clicked. .The., course at this point wasSsomewhat ,shal--lower than In other .places passed InVthe run, and It was no.t ppsslble'for the 'boat to give any Indication of her' possibilities; but the time was entirely satisfactory to all on board, and no further attempt at top speed will be made till the trial on the Sound. But there was no slackening when the course was passed. - On the, contrary, the engines flew faster and faster, and the boat tore through the water as If she were a belated telegram. The Bailey Gatzert, which had gone by while the Goldsborough was loafing somewhere near the mouth of the Willamette, was pulling out of St. Helens, when the torpedo-boat rounded the bend above Warrior rock; She was making good time, too, as river time goes, but she seemed to be .running -very rapidly backward when the little toothpick of a torpedo-boat shot past her. The terrific gait was kept up till a short distance be low Columbia City, where the engines were slowed down, and two tall columns of white vapor mounting through the black smoke above the safety valves an nounced that the slowing down was no fault of the crew in the flrerooms. While the boat was swinging easily around, those on board had time to notice that the paint on the smokestacks,- which was dark green on leaving Portland, had been changed like the skin of a chameleon as a result of the solid column of fire that had been rising through them. One stack was a light buff, and the other a pale lemon. If any one wants an ex planation of why the new colors differed, he will have to seek it in a chemical analysis. The rest was very brief. .Soon the smokestacks were again surmounted with blazing wreaths, and the boat was slash ing the -water on her way back to Port land. The watches informed their own? era that it was 1:47 when Warrior rock was abeam, and after the second hands had told off the half-knot course In 1:14, they -were again consulted, and made the announcement at Fales that It was 2:01. The distance is weight miles, and it had been covered in li minutes. This Is a speed that might well be the envy of a self-respecting express train. These eight miles -are, 'statute miles, ofrj bM xeei eacn. a Knot consists or uusa feet, and any one who" wants to make a computation of the rate of1 speed in knots that the boat made over this course Is welcome to do so. There was no diminution In speed till near the mouth of the Willamette, where the water shoaled to some six fathoms, and the waves astern, which, hitherto had been no higher than those made by an ordinary river steamer, began to kick up considerable disturbance along the shore. Then the engines were shut down, and were allowed to take things easy the rest of- the way home. The weather after the fog lifted was de-. lightful, and the Goldsborough' s passen gers, when they had- time to look, gotia glorious view of all the snow mountains newly dressed and looking but. half a mile distant. A sharp wind made overcoats very convenient, but' after the first hour, or two the cold was -not such as to Induce any one to stay below. On the Teturn up the Willamette river, President Wolff said: ' "I am satisfied now that the boat Is ready to make her trial. We will use new coal on the Sound. and in deep water we hope to be able to make much "better speed than we have today. Before she goes on her trial she will be put in dock and her. bottom thoroughly cleaned. Notfc.-, ing win be left undone to make the trip a success, and we hope"that It will be." v .A. S .?-." i- .:'' '' -. .'JA ' I . ' - : A BUNCH Seen at Warrior Rock. ST. HELENS "Or., Jan;-27. The torpedo boat destroyer, while making a trip past Warrior Rock" light, was quite 'a sight. Joseph Hayburn, 'who was out In a small boat, which was capsized by: the heavy seas, had a, narrow escape from drown ing. , -- .:,. The article on Gilliam county .in. the New Tear's Oregohlan- is( said by the Condon Globe to be "bringing Inquiries right along In regard to the resources of this county." OF -WRAPPERS About 250 In ail -. ; Prices from 1.;00 To $1.75 each '... 85c EACH WHILE THEY fcASTV'; 200 REM IN ANTS ...OF... TAPESTRY 22x22 Inch 24x24 inch FOR COVERING CUSHIONS Safin Foulards 500 yards at i.J..:. 33C iijjk Skirting affeta: ' '"- Yard. 750r,yards at. 59c Yard. Colored Satin-Serge, 500 yards' Qr .. , . . Yard. 24-lnch Colored Surahs, our ,GQp entire, stock, at vfJv Yard. Fancy Striped . Eiderdown; fwr 35c and 40o qualities, at..-. LAST W mm of our Great - Annual. earance six more aavs in wnicn to '1 " V i tage of tHe "numerous apvan,-: '. u... J MONEY-SAVING'- OPPORTUN1T 4. Offered economically-inclined buyers. For. is great sale every article in our immense Yard EACH WHILE THEY LAST - 25b BARGAINS IN LACE CURTiS, PORTIERES, BLANKETS, ETC. 500 yards, fancy Veiling, plain and clotted; per yard t ,- Odd lot Ladles' Pocketbooks and Coin Purses, at Regular, $L00. Chatelaine " Belt Purses in tan, red, green; at , Regular, 25c. 4c 49c 5c "S Closing Sale Of Fans ;:;:; Real Ostrich Feather Fans,- a B9c,' 79c,. $1.49: ' ' ' Black gauze Fans, some lace trim med; some hand-painted; others span- giea. xnc, osc, ec, ssc, $1.13. Painted Satin Fans, pink, sky, cardi nal, cream. 13c each. 22x45-lnch AlJ-Linen hemmed 9P 'Huck Towels; each -fc,Jl Honeycomb Bedspreads; ex tra values, at .'... Extra spreads heavy Crocheted Bed- ffl OA .ds; full size; each $ , JU I A?" drive in Marseilles Bed-. (T.-j EfZ -spreaas, in neayy auamies, i jj at. H"y Remnants Of all Black and Colored . Dress Goods at prices to close them out speedily. Closing Bargains In Llnderwear and Hos iery .for men, ladles and children. EVERY ARTICLE IN THE HOUSE REDUCED 1V" - RipEMBER r THIS; IS THE LASTRVEEK OF OUR GREAT SALE thousands Of :. -Useful articles gNJ BE BOUGHT "AT LOWER P&ldES NO THAN AT ANY OTHER TIME H TNE YEAR ssteftt(98 e eeeeeeeeoee teieaeo0e8eet e e e ar of e e e,e e e , Willamette Iron &; Steel Works JAMES LOTAN, Manager, PORTLAND, OREGON IRONFOUNDERS, MACHINISTS, BOILERMAKERS AND STEAMBOAT BUILDERS Designers and builders of Marine Engines and Boilers, Mining and Dredging 'Machinery and: General Mill andiron Work, 'Fire Mydrants.as Pulleys, Shafting, etc. Correspondence solicited. oeeeeeeeeeeeoeeeoeeee0eeeeedeeeceeedeoeeeeeeee .! -v :'!- materially i-edueed ge and varied stock has been in price. Thousands, have taken awanta of the unequaled opportunities offered and have bought away in advance ofjimmediate needs thousands of others will1 provide tnis weeK. isancss 'oi Ives MORNING HOURS ARE THE BEST FOR SHOPPING- MBIBR O FOR 3 CENTS YOU CAN TAKE A Turkish Medicated Sulphur Electric Russian or Vapor At your convenience In-your own home with our TURKISH-BATH CABINET uniTT 11 I i' C .'--: . r . . . . .. ..:. , ' ' : f ' '.-. ' But there is still rio let-up to our unprecedented offerings. : This bigdiscount; ;; yf sale of ours has been one day after another of immense bargain-seflihg of j-v $St0' pleased customers. Prudent people have taken advantage ofthis i - i .4B . m U. m m if fj'" l- Mr l. Jr M ;- Is.-.i-i , a :: r-- r!ir'r .'T-?Av i'- "X -Reduction.. Lots of good, live Portlahders who appreciate values :havei laid ywkf:." j. r.' ." .. t , r- ... , . F w .. .....-" ?... I ''" .j:-.'' .- ..- '?. f w; .; jp. supplies, not oniy tor immeaiaie use, dui jor xne Tuiure. .. -; :,.,s : :: ,.;. You Still Have a Chance IN THE LAST FEW DAYS OF THIS GREAT SALE if MEN'S SUITS Our stock of men's suits is the realization of a high-grade ambition; tailoring equal to .custom-made; smart, natty garments that are above the ordinary. v ; " For a Few Days;fce4 You Get "": ;; Any of our $9.00 suits at ..'.'', . . . $ 6.00 Any of our $10.00 and $12.00 suits at: 8.50 Any of our $12.00 and $14.00 suits at. 10.2P Any of our $15.00 suits at ... . ':;'. ... . . . 12.75 Any of our $20.00 suits at . .- 1700 Overcoats at discount. prices.. .:' M All our ' . Puff Scarfs That sold Regular At 50c BOYS DEPARTMENT We are too busy, too dead-in-earnest, to waste time in boasting. But we know lots of mothers who say there is no place like the "Moyer" for economy in clothing the boys.' There Is Still a Few Days Wore of These Prices Now I Boys' Boys' Boys' Boys' Boys' Boys' $3.00 all-wool reefer suits $2.15 $3.50 ,aU-wool reefer suits 2.65 $5.00 all-Wool reefer suits 3.85 $5.00 all-wool reefer coats 3.35 50c and 60c all-Wool knee, pants - 39c 50c all-wool caps ... v? . . . . . .... 25c Vyhen you see "it irf our ad. it's so; MOYER the POPULAR-PRiCE Clothiers BEN SELLING, Manaaer THIRD AND OAK STREETS A home cure for Obesity, Chronic Diseases, Rheumatism. Neuralcrla. BrleTit's Disease.. Dia betes, Consumption, Indfeesuqn, Torpid LlverJo! all about it free. CablnetSr-thfeeBtylefl -all; gooa- $5.00 $8.00 $12.00 Freight paid to destination. Woodard, Clarke & Co. Fourth and "Washington ots., Portland. -e- o o e THE OREGONIAIM 1 PUBLISHING GO. IS NOW EQUIPPED FOR DOING FIRST-CLASS , o 9 SAMPLES... of Work. and Prices upon Application Also... DESIGNING AND ZINC ETCHING (O(oeee0te o D i l 19 l O oo an ma fiSai vft I H I mSf 9j ff hi X Wi n I irm S3 iff THE HOIV5EFURNISHER 173-175 First, 219225 Yamhill Sts. 4-6 Roll top, solid oak, $20 Handsome Tabourette, $2 . illillff Solid oak, French plate glass, $8.50 Hardwood, cane seat, 75c Spring-Edge Couch, good velour cover, $7.50: h3L v J' Iron Bed, $3.25 A Few Bargains Best Axmlnster, per yard..... 51.15 Best Moquettc, per yard 1.15 HIgglns' 10-wire, per yard S5 Hlggins 8-tvire, per yard .73 Smith, . 8-Jvlre, per yard 75 Smlth'F Tapestry, per yard 60 Best all-Wooli 2-ply, per yard. 65 Light-weight, all-v,'0ol, 2-ply. pr yard .&) Best Union, per yard 40 Union, extra super, per yard 35 Hemp, per yard 20 I. GEVURTZ,:The Homeforais 173-175 First Street, 219-225 Yamhill Streets Ill mm k & lLLIIW 309 Washington St. , 25 Cents - Gallon Good Cooking Molasses. ' 40 Cents Gallon Pancy Table Syrup. t 75 Cents Gallon Choice Maple Syrup... - 70 Cents . , Sack Hard Wheat Flour. 15 Cents - Ten-Pound Sack Graham Flour. 33 Cents Ten-Pound Sack Pure Buckwheat Flour. 40 Cents Box . No. 1 White. Macaroni. 80 Cents Keg Plain or Mixed Pickles. 124 Cents Pound Best Soft-Shell English Walnuts. Wholesale Warerooms 149 Front Street. msm This !s the Last Week Of Our CSearaoce Sale Take advantage of the Greatest Barflains in FURS ' CLOAKS SUITS AND Ever offered in the' West. For style, fit and quality our goods cannot be excelled. WE HAVE NOT ADVANCED THE PRICE OF SEALSKIN COATS THE SILVERFIELD FUR MUFMTURiNG CO. LEADING FURRIERS OF THE WEST. 283-285 Morrison Street, Portland,' Oregon HIGHEST PRICES PAID FOR RAW FURS $n Dries hard over night and wears like iron. For sale by all first-class paint retailers, or by the ' manufacturers. Vfc P. FULLER & CO., Cdr. Frontand Pine U