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THE BUSPATT OBEGOKIAr POBTLAOT, JTTJDY 8, 1900. GOING TO THE PARIS FAIR PORTLAND YOUKG WOMAJf TELLS OF FKLliOW-PASSENGEIlS. Silas SopTaie Relnhart Finds Herself Aboard Ship With Manr Inter- eatlntr Foreigners. AT SEA, Jun 16. (Social Correspond ence.) A sea voyage Is too full of "ups and downs" for life to be altogether "one grand, sweet song" while It lasts. Like love, It's "unalloyed sweetness long drawn out," but no, we will expatiate no further the experience Is too well known to re quire elucidation. Yet, barring such lit tle Inconveniences and drawbacks, life on shipboard offers enough amusement and variety to satisfy the most restless mind. First of all, there are one's fellow pas sengers, who furnish constant entertain ment to an Investigating mind. The Corinthian Is not an extra large steamer, but it accommodates comfortably about 400. the crew included. Of these, two flfths are French, two-flfths English, and the other one-fifth represent a mixture of Scotch, Americans, Norwegians, Irish and Germans. Never was a more hetero geneous mass of people gathered together under one roof, and the study of Idio syncrasies of the various nationalities is thus much simplified. Of these, the most conspicuous are the French. You may not always see them-, but you can always hear them. There Is a very hand some specimen of the French gentll homme on board, whose distinguished ap pearance has given rise to much curios ity and comment He has the air and manners of a nobleman, the military walk of an officer, and the se'f-assur-ance of a diplomat, and the general con clusion was that he must be one of the three, or all. I Just learned, however, that he was only a bicycle manufacturer from Toronto. I would hate to form any opinion of the English by my fellow passengers on this ship. It would hardly be to their advantage, and I presume it would not be a fair test. These are very conceited, and lose no opportunity to run down the Americans. There Is one man in particu lara Congregational minister (who at one time was a reporter on a London daily) who Is always looking for a chance to break loose. I happened to sit next him one evening, and he turned the full tide of his ministerial wrath upon me "Cahn you tell me," said this wonderful individual. In his strong English accent, "why the Americans are such very poor grahmmarlans ?" "I have yet to learn that they are," I replied. "Ah, but you must have observed It, surely," continued he. "They all use such abominable grahmmar, ye know; their verbs have no relation whatever to their subjects, and every other word is 'ain't.' " "You must have associated with a very uneducated class of people, such as one finds among all nations," said I, drily. "We usually form opinions from those we associate with." "Ah! you are pleased to be sarcastic, Miss?" "No," I said, laughing; "I am only an American," and with a polite bow left him. I am pleased to state this critical individual has never opened his lips against the Americans since; at least not In my hearing. But I have learnt since that he has the happy faculty of making himself obnoxious wherever he goes, and he barely escaped a fight with a young American gentleman one day for daring to criticise openly the latter's actions. , But there are some "v ery nice English people on board, notwithstanding their general characteristic Is great reserve and excluslveness. The Scotch, on the con trary, are very communicative. One old Scotchman In particular is the life of the ship. He is vers loyal to the British flag and one day got Into a discussion with a Catholic priest over the Boer war. I felt sorry for the priest before the dlrcusslon was over. He was literally "knocked out.' as the word goes. His arguments were good, too (that Is, when he was given a chance to express them), but, poor man. he was too delicate for thl eontesL The Scotchman towered above him like the giant over Jack in the fairy tale, and Just chopped his words off before they were half out of his mouth. It was intensely exciting. Nay, It was magnificent. The passengers stood hypnotized in the ring awu j. uuuuk nueuicr any 01 US WOUIO. J have been surprised to see bullets flying ' ana piBiois in tne air. But, fortunately, the words were not loaded; thv int danced and flew and skirted all about us; I the air trrew warm with thm riv 1 was literally covered with them, and , uniuiy, wuen we were an oeginnlng to tremble for the result, the priest with a disgusted look on his face, gave up the fight and fled. Then turned the Scotch man, and with the fire of victory in his eye and his right hand stretched aloft, dared any one else to enter the field. Needless to say, no one dared. Of COUrse. there lit not mnr'h illrimlnn on shipboard except what the passengers I Create for themmlvK mil en a rnni4 1il I was lying dead drunk and could not b aroused. "Put a, tablespoonful of salt in his mouth, hold his head under the pump for 10 minutes, and then bring him to the booth to read his vote," ordered the doc tor. In a short time John Smith made hi appearance, supported by two strong men and locking more dead than alive. As he came up to the Sheriff to record his vote, the opposing candidate's agent promptly called out: "Mr. Sheriff. I ask that the bribery oath be put to this voter, and I also object to his vote on the grounds that the voter is not in a flt condition to realize the responsibility of an oath." "Mr. Sheriff," replied Dr. Tupper. "T cannot agree with the honorable gentle man, but I would suggest that you put some Reading question to the voter, and Judge by his answer whether he realizes the responslbllty of an oath or not." The Sheriff at once" fell In with Tup per"s suggestion, and said to the voter: MISS LOTTIE M. SLITER THE GODDESS OF LIBERTY IN THE FOURTH OF JULY PROCESSIOX. of time is spent In telling funny stories. Here Is one that at the same time is true. In the year 1S67. during an election in the County of Cumberland, Nova Scp tla, the issue was the confederation of the different provinces, the candidates being Dr. Tupper, now Sir Charles Tupper, ex Premlcr of the Dominion of Canada, a strong supporter of the confederation, and the Hon. "William Annand, of Halifax, Nova Scotia, ex-Promler of the Province of Nova Scotia, for the opposition. The contest was the most exciting one ever held, It being the greatest issue ever brought before the people of Nova Sco tia, and a single voto might decide the repeal of the contemplated union. 'How ever, Dr. Tupper was elected by a ma jority of 97. On the day of the election. In the village of Parsborro, about an hour after the closing of the polls. It was found that John Smith had not polled his vote, and when this was brought before the atten tion of Dr. Tupper. he at once gaie in structions to hunt Smith up. Immediate ly four willing hands were sont out as scouts. In a few moments they returned with the information that John Smith "John Smith, can you tell me where you would go If you took a false oath?" Smith looked up at the speaker with a glance of Indignation and contempt at being asked such a question, and replied: "Go to h V The doctor Immediately took advantage of the reply to say: "Mr. Sheriff, a most Intelligent answer." Thereat the oath was administered, and John Smith called out, "I vote for Dr. Tupper." It Is quite amusing to walk the deck and listen to the different conversation In the various tongues. Thero arc a few who do not talk English, and those ore readily distinguished. One poor "Pole has had a terrible time of it. Unable to make himself understood. It seems he came away from Montreal without his luggage, his trunk checks still in his pos session. Thore are no English speaking Poles on board, but at last they found a German who understood Polish, and he managed to rotate his woes. The next thing was to find some one who understood German. This was a young Swede, who also spoke Hungar ian, &nd finally a. Hungarian was un earthed who could talk. English, and the combination was complete. The young Pole will have to get tip early, though, to make train connections If he does not want to get left. I imagine it would be rather amusing to stand beside the quar tet and hear the password transmitted down the line. ' Most of the passengers on board ara bound for Paris, directly -or indirectly. It is the center of attraction which no one who values his peace of mind dares miss. Like one young man remarked, he had not the least desire to visit th exposition, and wouli much prefer re maining in London, but ho Judged It would be much easier, 'to cross the chan nel than to tell his f riehds, wny he didn't so. I must say a word fr the Corinthian, which, though slow, IS the, steadiest ship" on the ocean. The lLdays that we were out she did not pitch once, and with the exception of two days 6t rather heavy swells, one could hardly notice the least motion. In consequence the company's rations gave out before, the end of the trip, and the hungry naseeitgers had to content themselves with, tho leavings. I do not know whothef thW would have happened had the Americans been In the majority, for I noticed that the French and English ate but onp meal a day, only it lasted all day, and the noise of the ocean was nearly drowned by the almost ceaseless popping of coTks. Vive 1 Amer ica! SOPHIE REINHART. TO KEEP THE FLAGS. ' THREE GREAT STAKES BEST RACES OJf RECORD PROMISED AT THE STATE FAIR. A Veteran Undertake ia Define G. A. R.'s Position. SALEM, Or.. July SjTo the Editor.) Your editorial, "Why'Npt?" In a recent Issue, Is deserving of on answer by an old soldier. "Why Is the time not ripe for the return of the Confederate Flags?" First, there is no Confederacy to return them to. Bx-ConfederAtes dying on the United States Supreme Bench or sitting In the Cabinets of President Hayes and Cleveland Is no excuse! It Is not admitted by the Union soldiers of the Civil War to bo' the proper thing to place Longstreet on the pension rolL Ho was educated at the public expense and turned his back on the country that he had sworn to supjfort. There Is real ly a great deal left "ttf remind us soldiers that we. w ere other then one. people," not only the vacant chairs, that were left after the conflict, but empty sleeves, emp ty pants legs and broken health that still remain. , You say, "Nearly all te leading actors on either side are gone," bujt many of tha rank and file are left. They were the ones who bore tho brunt of the battles. You know that the common aoldler was then counted as a great factor In a fight. Then ought not they who captured the flags have a voice as to inje and place, if ever, in turning them back? In this matter you remind me ot an ojd maid giving advice about raising children. You know nothing of the feelings of a pa triot, who was willing to sacrifice his life for country. You know ndthlng about self-sacrificing patriotism. Do you know anything of capturing a flag from tn enemy at the cannon's mouth? Even "If the ex-Coifedcrates do not care a button whether these sad relics are returned or not' why should you take up the fight and attack the G. A. R. for wishing to consider the proper time to return the flags? Why do you In this article attack congress ror passing pen sion laws? And why In this article do you attack the men who draw a pittance as pension? It has n6thing whatever to do with the return 6f the flags. You ought to know that the Pension Depart ment Is the best guanfcd of any depart ment of the Government. We all know, the only ones engaged on the Union side that you have ever had a decent word for are the ones who died from disease or were killed on the field of battle. We admit that the sons of Union and Confederate soldiers are now fighting side by .side on foreign sol, and while this Is being done, the sons and' daughters of the Confederacy would not allow the Stars and Stripes In. thcjr halls or In their processions at home And until the tlmo comes that the Stars and Stripes are honored by the ex-Conftd-erates, their sons and daughters, the time is not ripe to return the flags. I remain one who fought under Are. VETERAN VOLUNTEER. Parses of $1000 Each Hans; Up lor 2tl4 Facers, 2i20 Trot and 2ilS Pacers The Entries. If large fields of high-class horses count for anything, the racing department at the Oregon State Fair this year will cer tainly be the best ever held in the state. .The, purses too are of sufficient value to encourage the owner of every horse en tered to try for first money, which will Insure hot contests In each event. The Cris Simpson br. m. Alta N.orte, 2:154. by Del Norte-Rockwood. W. J. Bruce ch. g. Mack 2-S3H, by Democrat-Thoroughbred. T. D. Condon r. m. Ana J., 2:164, bJ Conlfer-Dosher. Van de Vanter, S. F. br: g. Deceiver. 2:15, by Altamont-KIsbar. Thomas Clancy blk. h. Freddy C, by Dlrect-Rosx C E. B. Tongue b. g. Ben Bolt, 2:194, by Alexis-Maggie. L C Moshor, b. h. John A. Crawford, 217, by Coeur d'Alene-Nellle. F. Rose ch. h. Barnacle, by Mox Mpx Laura West. Capital Cltr Pnnte, $1000, for 2i20 Trotters. Cris Simpson b. g: Phil N 2-294", by 3onner N. B.-Gracle. Joe Huber b. g. Colonel Turner, by St. Patrick-Woodnut. Jim Mlsner b. h. Vlnmont, 2"2L by Al-tamont-Venltla, MISS MAMIE KIERNAN ALASKA CIVIL CODE" BIB. "WARNER, OF ILLINOIS, TALKS OF ITS PROVISIONS. "COLUMBIA" IN THE FOU RTH OF JULY PROCESSION. entries In the Citizens' purse ot $1000, for 2:14- pacers, and the Capital City purse of $1000 for 2:20 trotters, have Just closed with a big list of well-known horses tho best In the Northwest. The 2:14 paco has 16 entries, the 2:20 trot 19, and the Salem Chamber of Commerce stake for 2:13 pacers closed some time ago with 22 entries. Thus. It will be seen that the three $1000 stakes are drawing cards. The 2:20 trot will be reserved for Portland day at the State Fair, when a special train will be run up and back the same day giving the city people an opportunity to sre all livestock and farm displays In the forenoon and some spirited contest In tho speed ring In the afternoon. Following are the entries In the stakes Just closed: Citizens Purse, $1000, 214 PncerH. August Erlckson, blk. g. Bill Frazler, 2:14, by Pricemont-Adirondack. W. H. Bradford, ch. m. Estella, 2:174 by Lemont-Nasby. J. W. Karsteter, b. m., Alta Dell, 2:15, by Holmdel-Altamont. E. R. Clark, b. g. Kittitas Ranger, J:15, breeding unknown. Joe Huber b h. George W. Wakefield. 2:164. by Bozeman-Maxlm. F. W. Baltes b. g. Altas, 2:154 by Altamont-Adlrondack. James McDonough b. m. Bell Air, 2:144. by Pathmont-Sleepy Kate. G. B. Perlnger b. h. Pathmark, by Pathmont-Juliett. George B. McAuley b. m. Kitty Caution, 2:25, by Cautlon-Bellfounder. Van B. DeLashmutt b. m. Nettle Ham, 2:194. by Hambletonlan Mambrina-Alta-xnont. E. B. Tongue b. h. Lovelace, 2:20, by Egotist-Crepon. I. C. Mosher, blk. m. Noonday Bell, by Noonday-Belle H. Van de Vanter, S. F b. g. Tickets, 2:20, by Conductor-CereaL Van de Vanter, S. F., b. g. Altaho, by Altao-Minnle M. W. F. Watson ch. g. Ned Wilkes, by Ebony Wllke5-Dolly. William Frazler b. g. Twilight, by Daly Gen. McCIeland. J. A. Baddley, b. m. Oveto, 2:22. by Caution-Golden Seal. W. C Belknap b. m. Alteno, by Altago Alta. W. H. Boyd b. h. Bitter Root, 2:25, by Lord Byron-Easel. B. P. Shawhan, blk. m. Lyla, by Alta-mont-Tecora. , Springer & Ormsby b. m. Lady Alfred, 2:1S4. by Alfred G.-Lady Salisbury. W. G. Eaton b. g. Road Boy, 2:19, by Roseman-unknown. C W. Kahler br. g. Volo, 2:25, by Ante Echo-Tybault. August Erlckson, blk. h. Claymont, by Altamont-Tecora. Worth offering to your friend a Her bert Spencer cigar. Incidentally He Pays a. Left-Handed Compliment to "Stradlal" Stev enson. Bryan's Mate. Hon. V. Warner, Congressman from the Thirteenth district of Illinois, was In Portland jesterday, accompanied by bis wife and two children, on a pleas ure tour ot the Northwest and Alaska. Mr. Warner, as chairman of the Judi ciary committee of the House of Repre sentatives, had charge of the Alaska civil code bill enacted last session of Con gress, and also "sponsored" the criminal code bill passed the preceding session. Naturally he Is well Informed on. all Alaskan subjects and takes especial In terest in everything pertaining to this section of tho country. Of the long contest in the House over various features of tho civil code bill and proposed amendments by, conflicting Interests Mr. Warner had little to say yesterday when seen at the Hotel Port land. The bill Is based on the Oregon, statutes, which the- representatives of other states excepted to In many In stances, as- each thought the laws of his own state models of brevity and thor oughness. Chairman Warner held to tho Oregon pattern despite amendments, with the result that Alaska Is proud of a system of Jurisprudence that has been long satisfactory to the residents of this state. Of taking mining claims by power of attorney, rights of aliens and other features brought to the front by the Nome discoveries, Mr. Warner said tho whole had been left on the same basis as other mining questions in Oregon and many other states of the Union. An alien cannot take the land, but In distant Alaska, by semblance of right he can temporarily possess a placer claim and before the question ot his right can be determined through the channels at Washington, all tho gold can be re moved, leajving a gutted digging- for the legitimate claimant. Mr. Warner en deavored to havo provision made early for the adjudication of such matters nearer, but was opposed by various In terests and did not succeed. Mining claims may be taken by power of at torney the" samo In Alaska as In Oregon. Talks of "Strndlnl" Stevenson. Mr. Warner comes from the same Con gressional district as Adlol Stevenson, the Democratic nominee for Vice-President. He does not take the some opti mistic view ot the far-reaching Influence of Mr. Stevenson's nomination expressed by some Democrats. "Illinois is safe for the Republicans," said he, "Stevenson is a good man. I know him personally, and like him. He Is not regarded as a spell-binder by any means in his home district, and the effect of his nomina tion on the political destiny "Of Illinois this Fall is overestimated by his parti sans. Stevenson will stand on the plat form. He will stand on any platform, for that matter. Whatever the platform says do. will be law for him, even If it con tained a sound money plank. His politi cal antecedents are not good. During the Civil War he was a copper-head, an ardent one. Disintegration and destruc tion were his efforts then. When tho greenback question came up he hesitated for some time and became known as Stradlal' Stevenson, the tltta coming: from his name and disposition to stand anywhere. He Is a business man of some success, but npt one of the gigantic organizers and forceful execu tors some picture him, I cannot believe the nomination will bear In any appre ciable degree towards taking Illinois out of the ranks of Republicanism." Mr. Warner has served three, torms in Congress from hi3 district and is now nominated for the fourth, w$th strong indication of success. His estlrn&terr-of tho new Vice-Presidential nonolne comes from long acqualntenceshlp. Why Not Indeed? "Johnny, I don't like the Idea ot your Idling In the parks on Sunday." "Why not. Uncle George? Our preacher Is on his vacation." Chicago Tribune. j $7 and $ 8 Trousers tRoedu!!d $5 $8 and $ 9 Trousers tR0educed $6 $9 and $10 Trousers f0educed $7 $25 and $27 Suits tR0edu!!d $20 $28 and $30 Suits tR0ed.d $22 $32 and $35 Suits tR0ed!d $25 We want you to know tHat commencing tomor row we shall inaugurate a JULY STOCK RE DUCING SALE of Spring and Summer Wool ens -The like of which Portland has not known. A value-giving effort that will anchor your trade to us permanently in the future. Thousands of yards of this season's fabrics cut to your order at prices that are indeed a temptation. It'sNicoIPs way of reducing a large stock at the close of the season. It's Nicoll's way of winning hundreds of new friends. There's little profit in such prices buf it reduces the stock to where we want it cleans up hundreds of odds and ends and keeps our large force of tailors busy dur- ing the summer months. See the fabrics and prices in our windows. Bear in mind That every garment is carefully fitted to you before being completed and ail necessary corrections made at thattime. This insures to you perfect fitting garments. ALL OUR GARMENTS MADE BY THE BEST-SKILLED TAILORS OF PORTLAND Get your order on our books eaJy on Monday. Store open 7 a.m. THiRD STREET NEAR WASHINGTON Satisfaction guaranteed-, in all cases.