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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 26, 1900)
20 THE SHNDA1T OBEGONIAN, PORTLAND, AUGUST 26, 1900. VIISS THAYER QUEEN Received 14,099 Votes Out of a Total of 42,975. MRS. R, B. MAY SECOND WITH ,13.435 Exciting Scenes at Carnival Eead- QjuB-rtcrm When the Final Vote Wm Counted. "Vot Final at 12 If. vote. Klsi Alice Thayer 8.091 loao Mrs. R. B. May.-. 4.03 13.435 Mia Emma. Aera.. ........ ..4.632 5.743 Miss Eme Bradley 3.4G1 3,47U Miss Ivy Vorbfck 1.834 1.018 Mm. J X N-w 1,005 1.070 Hiss Helen Sundt .. 858 67 Mm Besle Amend C20 020 Mls Grace Walton 620 (121 MIsb Grace Campbell ........ 455 455 Mies Pauline Benham 411 411 ailss Ivy Barker 219 22a Total vote 42,975 Upon Miss Alice Thayer -will be be otowed the honor of wearing' the royal diadem and robes of Queen of the Port land Street Pair and Carnival. Last evening the final count of the votes gave lr a plurality of C54 votes over her clos est opponent, Mrs. B, B. May. and by tho board governing the count she was duly declared elected Queen. In blocks of thousands the votes poured In toward the close of the exciting contest, and tho friends of Mrs. May made a gallant fight In her behalf, casting over 3000 votes after noon yesterday. But these did not prove quite sufficient to overcome the 2090 lead of Miss Thayer at lVoon, com bined with the S0O0 votes polled by her followers In the evening. Over 1000 votes also camo in at the finish for Miss Aerne, Miss Alice Thayer, the Carnival Queen elect is one of Portland's popular and tal ented girls. In both vocal and Instru mental music she has had careful train ing, as well as in painting, and other artistic -work. For a number of years she has had charge of the Jewelry depart ment of Upman, Wolfe & Co. She re ceived her education in Portland, and has won scores of friends by her independ ence and spirit, and her Trillingness to devote her talents to any charitable en tertainment. Seven years ago, on an other occasion, her good luck manifested ltsolf, -when she was saved from the street-oar Inez that plunged through the Madibon-strcet draw. She is a typical Gor girl, and upon her the robes of state will rest easily. Miss Thayer has asked The Oregonian to voice her thanks to the many friends to -whom she feels Indebted for the honor conferred upon hor. Interest In the Result. A highly animated scene was presented by the dense, good-natured and well-behaved throng which completely packed the headquarters in The Oregonian build ing and extended up and down the block last evening and patiently awaited the re sult of the canvass of the ballots. No po litical event of recent years has been marked by more genuine interest. Quite a number of the fair sex were in attend ance to lend greater novelty and interest to the contest, and at the same time in dulge in a few speculations as to the out come. Once inside the carnival headquar ters, one found himself In a great sea of humanity. There was no such thing as gaining egress, and ingress was an lm pobslbllity in a very few moments after the ballots were received. The announcement of the result natu rally caused the crowd to go their several "ways. Past favorites were soon forgot tfn, and all expressed themselves lilghly dells-nted with the pleasure and good judgment of tho great majority who ele vated Miss Alice Thayer to the first place of honor. "While the several other can didates had many friends and admirers, tho contest closed free from that bitter ness which so often marks occasions of this kind. All will now join in giving every assistance to the fair Queen and her loyal subjects in making the great fair the grandest event the Pacific Coast will know tills year and for some time to come. All day long the several stands contain ing the ballot-boxes were favored by good audiences, who seemingly did sentry duty at the polls. They would pass Judg ment on every lot of votes cast, and if the number was exceedingly large, there would be a scurrying to the many admir ers of the opposing candidates -with a pressing injunction to make up for lost time. . Royal Courier Arrive. The royal courier of Rex, King of the Carnival, made his appearance on The Oregonian tower last evening promptly at S o clock, as j-cheduled. and amid the blaring of trumpets and the brilliant lights furnished by red fire announced the edict of His Royal Highness. The ceremony was witnessed by thousands of leople, and the crowd along Morrison and Alder streets gave the impression that the fair had already opened in all Its glory and beauty. After fully satisfying llmsclf that everything was progressing satisfactorily, the royal courier departed to the strange land from -whence he camo. LlstliiR- Accommodations. The accommodation committee has es tablished headquarters in the court of tho ' lortland Hotel, which will be open to the public tomorrow morning. A full list of rooms, hotels and restaurants will be kejrt for the accommodation of vis itors. All persons desiring Information of this kind are requested to call on this committee, and all proprietors of hotels, restaurants and lodging-houses and those 1 aving private rooms are requested to list them at once with the committee. Carnival Announcements. Every Elk in the city Is earnestly re-q-uested to meet with the parade commit tee in Elks lodgeroom, Marquam build ing, thib Sunda) afternoon, August 26, j at 1 o clock. Alex Sweek. E. R. The chairmen of carnival committees ( appointed by all fraternal, trades and . labor organizations are requested to meet at Elks' carnival hoadquarters Tuesday eenlng, August 2S, at S o'clock. G. L. I i-aker, chairman parade committee. ' The general carnival committee of all :he camps of Woodmen of the World will meet at Woodmen's Hall today (Sunday) at 2 o'clock P. M. to act on report of subcommittee. A full attendance is asked for By order of P. A. MacPher fion. chairman of general committee. been shipped east of the mountains with in the past few months, and they find favor la that region, where they can "be plied In the sun and let dry for Winter use. "Hauling cordwood from stump to scow Is costing 50 per cent more now than In recent years, and this will add to the price paid by the Portland consumer when once coWweather sets in and makes a constant fire in the sitting-room necessary." COUNTY FINANCES. Auditor Statements Gleaned From Pope's Report. County Auditor W. H. Pope has Just published his semiannual exhibit in pam phlet form of the finances of Multnomah County for the six months ending June SO, 1900, and it also contains some inter esting yearly statistics. The total expense of. the State Circuit Courts for tHe year, from July 1, 1S99, to July 1, 1900, was ?22,OS4. This does not in clude the Judges' salaries, which are paid by the state. By reason of putting tho office of Dis trict Attorney on a salary and changing the jury system, there has been quite a saving. Prom July 1, 1E98, to July 1, 1S99, these-courts cost 535,779, and from July 1, USG, to July 1, 1807. the cost was 543,326. The Jury now costs about 511,000 per year, when formerly it cost an average of 520, 000. The poor farm for the year cost 513,652, and other charity expense $8153. A con siderable combined reduction has been made in these departments over former years. The gross expense of the bridges and DENOUNCED TOM CONNELL HEJTB.Y THOMPSON 3HXED UP H A STREET BRAWX. FAMOUS AS A BICYCLIST. lilll tliln Wi Howard B. Freeman, of Portland. Howard B Freeman, the popular younff Portlander. beat Eddie McDuffee a half-mile in the 15-mlle bicycle rare at Springfield, Mass.. Tuesday Treeman besan his racine: career here In Oreton, and, as he beat one after another of local celebrities, hunted wider fields, until now ho contests with national and International champions. ferries from July 1, 1S93. to July 1, 1903, has been 5260.300. The tolls received were 525,973, leaving the net expenditures 5231, 327 The gross sum expended between July 1. 1S99, and July 1, 1S00, was 558,530. For road purposes for- the year, 592,410 was expended, and $330,430 for county pur poses making a total of 5422.840. The county kept ever, for the past six months, and the Indebtedness would have been reduced about 560,000 had It not been that over 536,000 had to be expended on Madison-street bridge repairs, 513,290 re bate penalty on delinquent taxes was refunded, and some old Sheriff's fees. The Supreme Court decided in favor of the two latter. The report of the Auditor also contains the following Information: Multnomah County has an area of 420 square miles, or 26S.800 acres. It has no bonded indebt edness, its liabilities being represented in the unpaid warrants. The county owns Its Courthouse, jail and poor farm. The latter Is a comfortable home for the des titute, having an excellent hospital de partment, with necessary conveniences and remedies for treating ordinary ail ments, and is under the charge of a skill ful physician. There are 57 school districts in Multno- He Gives Connell a. Tonerae-Lashlng, and Is Arrested His Son Talses a Hand. R. H. Thompson and R. PL Thompson, Jr., son and grandson of the pioneer steamboatman and capitalist, R. R. Thompson, have been arrested on charges of assault and threatening to kill. The complainant Is Thomas Connell, also well known In Portland. The root of the trouble was a business transaction, in which Connell was mortgagee of some property belonging to the Thompson fam ily. Henry Thompson and Connell met Thursday evening on the sidewalk near Sixth and Washington streets. Hot wor,ds were soon flying between them. At the time Attorney Walter Wolf and Deputy Constable Wagner were standing a few feet distant. They were attracted by the loud talk and the excited state of mind both Connell and Thompson were In. Thompson was hurling several very un pleasant invectives at Connell, who stood a few feet distant. He accused Connell of theft, giving names, dates and cir cumstances. "You can't prove It; it is not so; you can't prove it," returned Connell, who was shaking like an aspen and seemingly completely unnerved. "I have Just got out of a sick bed." con tinued he, "and am in no condition to get into a racket." While this colloquy was in progress, Thompson broke from John Burnett, who seemed to be endeavoring to prevent the two men from getting together. "He rusnea up to -wnere (jonnell -was, and be gan gesticulating wildly. Then Deputy Constable Wagner interposed, and told Thompson that he would have to desist. At this juncture young Thompson, who was engaged doing some wiring work for the Portland General Electric Company on the Fair buildings, came upon the scene. Ho also seemed much excited. Ho had taken from his belt a pair of pliers used by linemen, which ho waved rather freely, at the same time saying to Con nell: "Move on, d n you, move on." Deputy Wagner addressed himself then to the younger man, informing him that he was an officer, and that tho loud talk and violent actions must cease. Young Thompson was much excited, and used pretty bad language towards the of ficer, whom he seemed to regard as an intruder. The belligerents were separated, and Connell went up the street. Later he swore to 'a complaint charging the father with assault and the son with threatening to kill. Both were arrested, and gave the required ball for their ap pearance in court. The caso was set for yesterday, but as both sides were' not ready for a hearing was postponed until Monday, at 12:30 P. M. . E EDWARDS 185-187-189 and 191 First St CROWDS FOR NEXT WINTER BERT FARRELL, CORDWOOD MAY BE- HIGHER Go Up Denlera Thlnlc Prices Will With Cold Weather. Dealers in cordwood say there Is an upward tendency in the price of fir. al though at present that class of fuel is de livered at S3 25 to 53 58 per cord, which its about as cheap as it has been of late years. They think a shortage exists In the forests, as a result of good wages in the logging camps drawing tho choppers away during the Summer. "When a woodchopper is offered 52 a day and board In a logging camp." a woodyard man bald yesterday, ""he is likely to accept It, s it beats chopping by the cord, even at SO cents and boarding one's self in the woods. "Wood has been low this Summer on ac count of last Winter being mild and leav ing a good stock on hand in the Spring. Besides this, the output of slabwood has Increased with the new saw mills being put In operation. Saw mill men have been more anxious to sell slabs lately, as these slabs pile up and get in the way, and to pile them away for the Winter demand involves exponseand added care -when the lumber business is already care enough. A good many carolads of slabs have MBHUN Portland Will Have More People Than Ever Before. That Portland will be full of people this Winter is the opinion of hotel men, rail road men, real estate agents and others well lnfoimcd on conditions and pros pects. Travel has been unusually heavy all Summer, when ordinarily a decided lull might be expected without interfer ing with the general prosperity. The city has been comfortably full of transient people, while the farmers of the country have been busy with the harvest and the business men have been taking their vacation at the seaside or in the moun tains. The reason for this unusual con dition Is given in the fact that people have plenty of money, and when they have money they travel. The mills and manufactories have notbeen busy for two years past without making a good many people rich, while the mechanics and workers of every class have saved enough to enable them to take a spin through their own vast territory. Farmers and others who have become tired of hot Summers and long, rigid Winters of the East are now able to take a trip West, a region they have heard about so long, and many such visitors return to their Eastern homes resolved to sell out and buy in Oregon, or Washington, where the farmer's life becomes more of a picnic than anything they had been accustomed to on the At lantic side of the Rockies. They find no difficulty in selllng'their holdings back there, as money Is plentiful and buyers more numerous than five years ago. These homeseekers will make their headquar ters largely In Portland this Fall and Winter while selecting locations In the Willamette "Valley and other favored points. Besides this, Portland has become a favorite Winter resort for the well-to-do farmers, miners, stockmen and business men of Eastern Oregon, Washington, Ida ho and Montana, and this element will be largely in evidence as Fall approaches. The city's fine educational facilities have become known throughout the Northwest, and many well-to-do fathers of families who contemplate retiring from active life have bought homes here within the past decade. Each member of these families so located here becomes an active mis sionary in Portland's cause while on a temporary visit to the formeT'home in the Interior, and so Portland, without' any effort on her own part, is looked upon as a good place to come to when the farm, or the stock ranch, or the mine, can be safely Intrusted to other hands. The wealthy European tourist has also learned to put the Northwest down on his route when he projects a Winter line of visits. The number of these registered at the principal hotels within the past few months has been very largo,, and their conversation suggests that a still heavier travel of this class Is booked for that portion of the year when to live In the East or in Europe Is to remain housed up from the weather. Portland's addition of new structures in 1900.' although large, will still be in adequate to house the rapidly-increasing population, and greater building activity than ever is prophesied for next year. I by leading contractors and builders, who, from the nature of their business, have their hands on the building pulse of the city, and are therefore well qualified to H, L EDWARDS 185-187-189 and 191 First St H. E. EDWARDS 185-187-189 and 191 fint St H. E. EDWARDS 185-187-1S9 and 191 First SL TO MEET THE CARNIVAL EMERGENCY TO HELP LODGE OUR VISITORS We have consented to rent a limited amount of medium-grade furniture from our Immense stock, to responsible parties, consisting of bedroom suits, springs and mattresses, cots, folding chairs, camp stools, iron beds and folding beds. A fine Folding Bed without any weights.- A child can operate it. Guaranteed not to close up and stand you on .your head while asleep. Worth 537.00; Carnival Price .$32.90 A very comfort able and attract ive Rocker; made of the best kiln-dried stock; cobler seat; ele rantly polished; finished golden oak. Price $4.85 n 1 1 n '?'' SHEETS AND SUPS 2 yards wide ..49c 2)4 yards wide . .52c ffillow Slips 25c Shades 35c .and upwards WE MUST HAVE. Our Jrucks must be kept going; our men and women musl be kept employed. We've cut deep into the prices In all deportments. No thought of profit on very many desirable articles of furniture; simply a cleaning up, to make a dull month lively, and get room for new Spring goodi. fi0T DOJST FAIL TO SEE THIS TRADE WINNER. , This Chamber act, 3 pieces Woven Wire 5jrlng Soft-Top waitress Comfortable v Toilet Set, 10 pieces Pair Pillows Oak Rocker Oak Chair fcNTlKc ollirti 9 CASH LIBERAL CREDIT.- LOW PRICES. FAIR TREATMENT. One Dollar per "Weelc Opens an Account. Heavy oak extension table, mado of kiln-dried, selected oak, golden oak finish, beautiful gloss finish, four Inch spiral legs, fitted with casters; size of top, 42x42 extends six feet Price $9.00; now $7.85 75 China closot, quarter-sawed oak, highly rubbed, in a handsome golden oak finish; 69 Inches high, 39 Inches wide; oak sides. fitted with double thick bent glass, large, well - made oak shelves, strong back panels, hand carved; one of the very lat est patterns. $17.00 judge. With hotels full( private resi dences all occupied, and tjio railroads all busy bringing more people here, the de mand for-new homes will Increase each succeeding year, until. the times change again, which, fortunately, Is a period still considered remote. Who vrlll see Europe an-heel. m&h County. There are in attendance at the public schools 24.3W pupils, between the ages of 6 and 20 years. Each district levies a special local school tax. Thei county Is, divided into 11 road dis tricts, with one Supervisor in each district. A PASSENGER RATE WAR To Eastern points will probably not take place this year, but if you are going to any point in the East, or to the Old Country, it will pay you to call at the Burlington Route Ticket Office or write for particulars. Choice of lines, finest scenery In the world, quickest time, best accommodations, lowest rates, etc, are some of our Inducements. Through rail road and steamship tickets to all points In the world. Ticket office, corner Third and Stark streets. B, W. Foster, City Ticket Agent. ROUND TRIP ONLY 50 CENTS The 50-cent Sunday excursion rate to Bonneville and return is still In effect. Tickets good on train leaving Union de pot Sunday morning at 9:15, and returning on train reaching Portland at 4 P. M. Take advantage of this low rat and spend Sunday under the trees on the banks of the Colombia, , A MOUNTAIN CLIMBER. Gains 12 Pounds on Change of Food. When a change in food can rebuild a man 77 years of age, It is evidence that there is some value in a knowledge that can discriminate in the selection of proper food to rebuild the body. A few months ago the physician attending Warren S. Johnson, of Colfax, Cal., 77 years old, told him that death from old age would soon claim him. He suffered from general weakness and debility. , An old lady advised him to quit coffee and drink Postum Cereal Food Coffee and to eat Grape-Nuts breakfast food- every morning. He took the advice, and has gained 12 pounds. Says he is as well as he ever was, and can take long trips in the mountains, which he has been una ble to do for a long time. There is a reason for this. In the first place, coffee acts as a direct nerve de stroyer on many highly organized people, both young and old, and many people haven't the knowledge to select nourish ing, healthful, rebuilding food. Both Postum Food 'Coffee and Grape Nuts breakfast food are made from se lected parts of the field grains that con tain delicate particles of phosphate of potash and albumen. These two elements combine in the human body to quickly rebuild the gray matter In the brain and in the nerve centers throughout the body. Direct, sure and certain results come from their use, and can be proven by any person that cares to make the trial. Both the Postum Food Coffee and Grape-Nuts arc kept by all first-class grocers. FOUL ODORS FROM SEWAGE Outlet of Johnson Creelc Sevrer Partly Obstructed. Residents "-of North Portland are being subjected to a very odious stench and anything but salubrious atmosphere by reason of the partial obstruction to the outlet of the Johnson Creek sewer. ''They aver that they remonstrated against the obstruction in due season, but to no avalL No bad consequences were ob served until the winds set in from tho north and the weather grew warmer, but since that time their position has been anything but pleasant. They feel that they have good cause for complaint, and Intend forthwith to take the mat ter up with the .City Council tfr the au thorities under whose jurisdiction the matter comes. The facts in the case are few. Early In the Spring the Port of Portland dredg er removed a large quantity of sand from the river channel near the North Pa cific Lumber Company's mill and depos ited It along the river shore where the drainage pipe empties into the stream. Tho sand pile extends out into the stream at least 100 feet, and in many places reaches a depth of six to eight feet. The contents of the sewer must thus travel a distance of 100 feet before reaching the river, instead of passing di rectly Into the stream. It Is In making this passage that the mass throws off Its vile, disease-laden fumes. An exten sion of the line out to deep water would evidently furnish the necessary relief. When It Is taken into consideration that the Johnson Creek sewer is one of the most Important in the city, the condi tions arising from such a state of affairs can readily be imagined. Besides, the largo population in the vicinity, at least 1000 men who work in the adjacent mills and factories are compelled to breathe the polluted air. The good health and prosperity of the city demand that the matter be given Immediate attention. SAVED HIS COMPANION, Fred Belcher Rescues a Boy From Drowning:- Fred Belcher, son of Captain C T. Belcher, rescued Harold Pugh, a 13-year-old boy, from drowning yesterday after noon. Both had fallen m the ilver from a log raft at Pennoyer's old mill, and it was only through young Belcher's skill that his young companion was saved, as the latter was unable to swim. Belcher had been prevailed upon by his friend to accompany him fishing to the log raft, and when they had gone out as far as possible they sat fishing on a board across two logs. Several younger boys, playing pranks on the logs, set them In motion, and the two were thrown Into the water. Belcher Is a skillful swimmer, and It required all his strength to get his companion safely out of tho water. Both were totally exhausted when they reached dry land again. Bystand ers were unanimous In praising Belcher's brave act. ROUND TRIP ONLY 50 CENTS The BO-cent Sunday excursion rate to Bonneville and return is still in effect. Tickets good on train leaving Union des pot Sunday morning at 9:15, and returning on train reaching Portland at 4 P. M. Take advantage of this low rate and spend Sunday under the trees on the banks of the Columbia. The son of Georrs Macdonald, Mr. Ronald Macdonald, who recently made a promising start as a novelist, has been a school teacher, an actor and a playwright H. LSEBES & COMPANY OF PORTLAND ....Manufacturers of Sealskin Garments and Fine Furs.... ia - s? Ih 1 HI w?i$MW J Sealskin Jackets and other Fur Garments remodeled at as tonishingly low prices during Summer season, latest styles and best workmanship guaranteed. Our new and exclusive fall styles In Jackets, Capes, Etons, Storm Collars, Animal Scarfs, Novelty Garments, etc., are now ready. Inspection respectfully solicited. 288 Morrison St. Portland, Oregon Jno. P. Plagemann, Manager. Oregon Telephone ilain ZL -M W-i i-sj 1 r h I For a fine tailor suit, made from the choic est line of cloth shown in Portland. Do not order your Fall suit until you see our patterns. We have a surprise for you. J. L. BOWMAN, Manager Woolen Mills 85 Third St. We never do anything by halves except cut prices. Boys' Overalls, sizes 4 to 15; i Or value, 35c; now.... x w Best quality 47-lnch Table Oil C qualll iloth; Ladles' Black or Brown Brilllantine Skirts, extra wide, percallne lined; value 1 2C J2.00; now l J value, 20c; now. Ladles Pique Stock Collars, Cf white only; value, 12H: JV 17c. VTr Granite Mush Kettle; value 'JTc YARD. ,r. n(vnr All' 25c 45c; now, Granite Bread Pans, 11x16 lnch; value 40c; now a Ladies' 35c and 40c White Aprons, now 19c Ladles' Summer Corsets; value 35c; sizes 18 to 25; i Ap now ."... y rSllkaleen Table Cloths;. i Q value35c; now lOU 12-quart Granite Palls; value "1A.C 40c; now 6 Best qualltySewlng Machine Oil; value luc; saie. 3c Ladles' Muslin Night Gowns. QSr 60c quality; sale J JOW Apron Check, white goods; An. regular 7c quality, yard w Pillow Cases, ready made, at 9c, lie, 13a and 15c each. Bed Sheets, ready made, at 45c and 49c, Money refunded on any unsatisfactory purchase. 1 71 -1 73 Third Street, Near Yamhill Street Sec iecause we can tell you how to make money SOME OF OUR REASONS FOR BUYING MINING STOCKS NOW FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH FIFTH The Summer vacation Is about over, and Investors -will soon turn their attention to business. Money never was so plenty, and good investments that pay a fair Interest are hard to find. Oregon never was In so prosperous a condition, never had so many miners era ployed, never produced so much gold, and notwithstanding this, as a state she has only commenced producing. Investors today are beginning to realize that "Legitimate Mining is a business proposition and not a gambling venture," and money is flowing to Oregon faster than ever before. There are a number of stocks that If bought now will pay big Interest on tha Investment because the claims, are well located, and we believe being honestly worked. The good dividend payers should be bought at once. a3 the futura 13 bright for them. We Are Members of the Oregon Mining Stock Exchange REFERENCES Merchants Notional Bank, Portland, Or. Exchange National Bank, Colorado Springs, Colo. I e Rooms 318 and 319 Chamber of Commerce