THE SUKDAY OREGOmA, PORTLAND, MARCH 15, 1903.
KILLED BY ELECTRICITY
JOSEPH BARTHOLOMEU, A
MEETS IXSTAXT DEATH.
Was Employed ly Portland General
Electric Company and Was
"Working on JIIrU Pole.
"While working among: electric v.-lres, and
Eeated on the cross-arm of a pole SO feet
from the ground, yesterday morning;, at
Scllwrod, Joseph Bartholomew -about 30
years old. a lineman employed by the
Portland General Electric Company, and
residing at 44 East Seventh street, was in
stantly killed by grasping a live wire car
rying 0000 volts of electricity, standing at
Joiseili Bartholomeu, lineman,
ivixo was lnatantly killed ly
electricity yesterday.
Meier
8b
Frank's Monday Store New
The season is a bit tardy this year, and the certainty of always getting the things they
want the moment they want them has taught Portland shoppers to wait until the thermom
eter goes up to buy their Spring and Summer necessaries. The mercury will go up with a
bound some morning and thousands will come on a jump for lighter weight clothing
and the multitude of Easter things. This store will be ready of course is splendidly ready
today, and will give you the best merchandise the market affords and the most prompt and
satisfying service.
th srae time on a 000-volt feed wire of
the Oregon Water Power & Railway Com
psmy. He had unconsciously formed
circle of death.
Isaac Ennit, one of the dead man's fel
low-workmen, climbed up the polo and
brougnt ths body down- It was taken to
the Sellwood fire station, and, in the hope
that some life remained. Dr. Sellwood
worked over the body for upward of half
an hour, but it was demonstrated beyond
all doubt that life was extinct. The body
was brought to Coroner Finley's under
taking parlors. There will not be an in
ouc3t. as it is considered that Bartholo
meu met his death by injuries accidentally
received.
Alon-r with Linemen Sanders, Isaac En
nls and John Anderson, Bartholomeu was
sent to Sellwood yesterday morning by
the Portland General Electric Company to
alter pail of the electrical plant neces
sary for the better lighting of the sub
urb. The workmen desired to take down
a box known In electrical parlance as a
transformer, the purpose of which Is to
alter the voltage from a greater to a
lessor pressure. This transformer stood
almost at tlw top of the electric light pole,
where the lineman afterward met his
death. It was dangerous work, unless one
won very caroful, but Bartholomeu was
known an experienced workman, hav
ing worked at hir. trade In Seattle before
he came to Portland about three months
no.
"Be careful and don't get too near that
GOOO-volt wire," advised Ennis, as Barthol
omeu. started to climb the pole.
"All right " sang out the lineman, little
dreaming that theso were the last words
he was to utter on this earth. He had his
body belt around him. but Coroner Fin
ley's investigation shows that Bartholo
meu did not fasten his body with this belt
to th pole, as linemen usually do when
working any considerable distance from
the ground. Bartholomeu got hold of the
block and tackle with which to lower the
transformer to the ground, where his
mates would receive tho electrical appli
ance, and at this time ho was standing
on ono of the crossbeams, with his right
foot restlne on the trolley feed wire. In
a forgetful moment, or probably when he
was attacked by a dizziness. Bartholomeu
pmsped with his gloved hand the live wire
carrying 6000 volts of electricity. He had
formed an electrical circle, and immedi
ately a bluish flame burst from under his
right boot. His left hand fell to his side,
and his body swayed on tho cross-beam.
The horroi -stricken linemen below re
alized what had happened, and Ennis, be
ing the nearest to the pole, climbed to the
pUctf where the dead man was suspended,
nnd took down the body by means of tho
block and tackle which had been raised
to lower the transformer. The body was
hurried to the Sellwood fire station, and
Dr. Sellwood worked on the case, but be
came satisfied that life was extinct. Ex
amination of the middle linger of Barthol
omews left hand showed a deep scar about
one Inch long and a quarter of an inch
desp, where the current had burned him.
On bis right foot were three small scars,
two of them probably made by nails in
lhi bcot being forced from their places.
His face was peaceful, and gave no in
dication of pain.
In one of Bartholomeu's pockets was
found a letter with five cents in stamps
on tho envelope ready for postage, the ad
dress being: "Mr. Bartholomeu, Dun
slnane, Ennlscorthy. County "Wrexford,
Ireland." it Is presumed that this Is a
letter written by Bartholomeu to a rela
tive In the Old Country. The sum of 40
cents was found In his clothing. Barthol
omeu, U Is understood, was born in New
Jersey, and he followed the sea In early
life. On his left arm are tattooed repre
sentations of of a shield and stars, with
the words. "True Love." He leaves a widow
and one little girl. At the time of the ac
cident Mrs. Bartholomeu was visiting
friends who live near Grcsham. and she
did nor hear of her husband's death until
a messenger from the city arrived late
yesterday afternoon and told her of her
loss. Bsrtbclomeu was a member of the
Electrical Workers' Union, and a man of
splendid physique.
Many Exq
uisite Garments
We doubt if there is a single store outside of New
York and Chicago where so much can be seen in fine
ready-to-wear apparel for women and children. You
know what the display was a year ago; it is double that
now and is better for the most part. The coats, the
suits, the skirts, are marvels of the tailor's art. So much
cunning has been devised in novelties that add so much
to display, yet free from ostentation.
Prettiness is the word Pettiness with simplicity;
no matter how difficult you may be to please, we'll take
the risk. .
Sffif Dress Suits in etamines, twines, cheviots,
3Uilp fancy mixtures. The very newest fashions
an unequal ed assortment. Prices from $15.00 run
ning up to $10000.
In superb styles Evening and street shades
A varietv so large in stvle and quality
that everyone can be easily pleased. $7.50 to $75.00.
High-class imported Costumes and Wraps A show
ing equal to any in the land magnificent creations.
v,DCC Qlripte Walking Suits and Skirts All
Are&fc C&tMi LS priceSi A compiete stock of
sizes all the best materials.
Children's Section
Filled to overflowing with pretty things Coats,
suits, dresses Pongees, wool goods, wash fabrics,
"Peter Thompson" Coats, etc., etc. The leading chil
dren's department in the Far West.
Baby Things Reduced
Sole Portland Agents for the famous "Ostermoor" Patent Elastic Felt Mattresses.
Easy Riding" Baby Carriages and Go-Carts 50 new models $3.75 to $50.00 3d Floor.
Artistic Pi&ure Framing to your order Best line of Moldings, very lowest prices.
The new Infants' Department announces for the coming
week a sale of unusual importance. Included are. all the
little garments necessary to make baby comfortable. Every
article from an untrimmed baby basket to the most elaborate
hand-trimmed outfit will be found marked at most tempting
prices. The garments will be found of correct styles, shapes,
materials, and, while varying degrees of elaborateness have
been provided for, each price represents the highest possi
ble value. Competent woman who knows all -about " Baby
Things" to serve you. 2d Floor.
Infants Cambric Slips, plain hemstitched trimming
Infants Cambric Slips, embroidery trimmed, ACJc
only
Infants Cambric and Nainsook Dresses, val. lace on.
and embroidery trimmed, great values at, each.o
Infants' Fine Nainsook Dresses, embroidery and lace
trimmed, plain and trimmed bottoms,
Infants Hemstitched Flannel Skirts with cambric jrQc
waists
Infants' White Flannel Wrappers,
special valne at
Infants' Outing Flannel Gowns, pink
or blue, only
April 1 st, 'Movin
g Day
Moving day almost here No doubt moving or clean
ing house will bring many wants, big and little, not keen
ly felt until the general "shaking out" discloses the house
hold needs. Here's news that no one can afford to miss
who in buying for the furnishing of the home cares to
make one dollar do the work of two. A story of timely,
reliable merchandise that carries its own moral.
! Sfi-innh dmihlp-fflppri Rou
manian Cloth in Oriental
designs and colorings,
suitable for drapery or
furniture covering,
2Qc yard
Single-faced Roumanian
Cloth, best colorings and
patterns at
13c yard
squares
TOPIC OF DISCUSSION
Amonjc the Ilomc-nullders In Port
land. Nearly every one knows certainly all
homebuilders do that the fine line of
mantels, grates, tiling:, gas. electric and
combination chandeliers carried by M. J.
"Walsh Co. is unequaled in the Northwest.
It is quite .common to hear people making
favorable remarks.
MONDAY WE WILL
Introduce and place on sale the finest
collection of new Spring dress goods ever
shown "In Portland. All the new weaves, in
Voiles. London Twines. Armuers, Veilings,
Albatross and Persian Cords in black and
colors. Expansion sale prices, 50c, 73c. 5c
and $1. Great values and bargains. McAl
len & McDonnell.
Wais
Scelca 'cw of Her Brother.
FOKT MADISON. Ia.. March S. (To the
Editor.) I an trying to locate my broth
er, John W. Thrasher. He was a miner.
The last I heard of him, June. 1S50. he was
near Baker City.
MRS. T. H. MOFFETT.
No route across the continent offers so
many attractions as does the Denver &
2tio Grande. Write the Portland Agency,
124 Third street, for illustrated booklet.
11 FmM
V H 1
500 Art Squares to close
out Pretty designs and col
orings. 2x3 yards for $3.00
2x3 yards for $3.75
3x3 yards for $4.50
3x3 k yards for $5.25
New lot of 9x12 Brussels
Rugs, new patterns and
colorings, special rf e
values at, each . - P
Infants' Eiderdown Carriage Robes, n
embroidered centers
Infants' Quilted Bibs with lace edging
only, each
12c
15c
Infants' Knitted Bootees, pretty styles
at, pair ,
Children's Corsetwaists, 1 to 6 years,
25c values, each
Children's Drawers and Nightdresses, ages 1
to 12 years, great values.
Baby Baskets, Infants' outfits, christening
robes, etc., etc. 2d Floor
Ladies' Neckwear, a mammoth showing of all the newesrand best styles all prices.
SDrine stvles in " Onvx" Hosiery for women plain black, lace effects, fancies 50c to $3.00 pr.
White Wool Fabrics and heavy White Wash Fabrics New arrivals m both lines.
Notions, Sewing Requisites
Notions, notions, notions again
Another notion sale. Its magnitude
and importance will impress you.
One hundred representative items
are printed merely to indicate the
diversity and economies of the offer
ings. Everything for the work basket.
Everything for the busy sewing room.
Big and little things for big and little
buyers make out your lists, and
come early.
i-2-inch Brass Extension
Rods, white corrugated
ends, 20c values at .-13c
Just received Body Brussels Rugs in Delft blue, light
green and Oriental colorings, beauties, suitable for dining
or bedroom Very serviceable Reasonably priced.
Brass and Iron Beds, Springs, Pillows, Mattresses, Shades, etp.
New Couch Covers, Lace Curtains, Carpets and Curtain Materials.
New Linoleums, Mattings, Rugs, Ingrains, etc. Third Floor.
This Spring
and Summer
Waist display
is an une
qualed one
Now arrivals
almost every
day in tho
very latest
and best
styles.
Handsomo
VXoveltv
v-zy V Waists in La-
W tJUP) ce5i Sllk Bna
1 .ffifl Tho Allover
M i :A Lace Waists
JJ& i I U-vv in particular
are deserving of your attention.
High-class Wash Waists in su
perb assortment.
Petticoats
Plaid Silk Petticoats. New
Moreen Petticoats. White, black
and tan Alpaca petticoats. New
Dressing Gowns. New Percale and
Lawn Wrappers all prices. Full
line of Golf Sweaters second
floor.
Easter Basement
Easter table articles should receive
thought today, for we herald sale of neces
saries at very special prices that no house
wife who takes pride in the appearance of
her table can afford to pass by Every
i item a money-saver.
Glove mending cotton 10c
Wire hair pins, package . . . c
Assorted card safety pins ... 3c
Assorted tape, 4c and 7c
Straight front hose support
ers, pair, 18c and 38c
Venus straight front, pair... 40c
Pin-on supporters, pair, 18c
and 40c
Velvet grip supporters, pair, 35c
Hook-on supporters, pair.. 35c
200 yd. spool basting cotton,
each lc
100 yd. spool linen thread.. 4c
Horn bones, 8, 9 and 10 in.,
doz 8c
Genuine whale bones, 8, 9
and 10 in., doz 12c
Whale bone casing, assorted
colors, piece .'. 5c
Same, better grade, piece. . 10c
Beeswax, piece 3c
Laundry wax, piece 3c
Pins, asst. colors, box 3c
Assorted ribbon pins, box, 3c
Buttonhole cutters, each . .14c
Seam rippers, each 14c
French darning cotton,
piece 3c
Darning cotton 6c
American pins, paper 4c
Puritan pins, paper ..r... 8c
Pin book, black or white,
4c and 8c
Washington pins, paper . . 4c
Desk pins, box 4c
Curling irons, 4c, 8c, 12c,
and 15c
Binding ribbon, asst. col
ors, piece 5c
Ball and socket garment
fasteners, black, doz 4c
Snapper garment fasteners,
black and white, doz 7c
Hump hook and eyes, card, 2c
Fitted waist linings, each... 39c
Hair wavers, 12c and 15c
it Black and white hair pins,
card vc
Darning eggs, each 7c
Dressmaker pins, box 17c
Aluminum thimbles, each, lc
Steel thimbles, each 2c
Tracing wheels, 4c, 5c and 12c
Rubber cuffs, pair.. 17c
Aluminum hair pins ... 4c
Asst'd wire hairpins, 4c, 5c, 7c
Adjustable shirt waist
shield, Nos. 2, 3, 4, pair 25c
Black percaline covered
shield, Nos. 2, 3, 4, pair 15c
Double faced shield, Nos,
3 and 4, pair 15c
Colored skirt braids, 2 for 5c
Brush braid colors, yd 3c
Hook and eyes on tape, yd. 12c
"1847" Rogers A 1
Platedware
Teaspoons, per set of 6 98c
Tablespoons, per set of 6 $ 1 .96
Butterknives, each 42 c
Sugarshells, each 42c
Bonbon Spoons, each 63c
Gravyladle, each - 77c
Pieknives $1.35 Berryspoons, each 99c
Plain and satin shell Knives and Forks, set. . $3.50, $3.60
3-Piece Tea Set Sugarbowl, Creamer, Spoonholder $8.72
Cakes tands, each ... - $3.22
Water Set Pitcher, Tray, Cup $7.35
Brilliant Cut Glass Special prices this week.
Carving Sets reduced to - $3.82, $4.68 and $6.49
5-oCIock Nickel Teakettles, each $3.00
Haviland China Dinner Sets $20.70, $3 1 .05
Semi-vitreous dinner Sets $7.20, $ 10.80
Venetian Vases Jardinieres Beer Steins Etc
(From the Trade Authority)
Manufacturers of cotton dress goods and
shirtings will turn their looms on to fall
lines mucli earlier than usual. The In
creased use of heavy cotton fabrics for
waists and costumes forces this action.
The moral is plain.
The "flat-Iron" turban, named after the
new building of peculiar form at Broad
way and Twenty-third street, New York,
Is a medium shape, coming to a de
cided point in front. Brim and crown of
these turbans are of different materials.
Cream white mohairs axe still scarce
and the Bradford market shows an ad
vance owing to the strong position of
the raw material.
White, cream and ivory taffetas are
scarce and colored taffetas are none too
plentiful.
In addition to peroxiline braids, which
are shown In a great variety of styles,
there are knotted-flber braids and the
chrysanthemum braid in a narrow width,
which Is nothing more than a cord.
Colored taffetas kre gaining in popular
ity and creams and ivory whites are be
coming scarce in the general market.
Modifications of the Russian and the
Spanish turban are very attractive. The
chief novelty in their trimming is toe
pendant ornamentation.
Easter Bible Sale
Easter sale in the bookstore Bibles,
Prayer Books, Hymnals at special low
prices, and either one makes is fitting
an Easter remembrance as you could
decide upon.
Prayer and Hymnals, sizes 3x4 inches,
bound in French seal, gold edges,
with markers, 95c value, the f?r
set for
Prayer and Hymnals 3x4 inches in black,
brown or red cloth, leather or seal,
ranging from.. 75c tO $4?5
. which is i below value.
20 Der cent off on all 3Kx5 in. sets All bindings and leathers, regular
31.60 to $3.00 values 20 per cent off.
20 per cent off on Prayer Books 3rfx5, reg. prices from 65c to SL50
Best bindings.
ZX5K Prayer Books, cloth binding, 17c each.
69c Prayer Books, size 5Jx7), for 35c each.
The New Testament
Size 36H cloth binding at 13c ea. Size 4x6 cloth binding at 29c ea
Size 6Jx8; cloth binding 59c ea.
4x5 K in. Bibles, ruby type, great value 33c ea.
5lx7 at 29c. 3;x5K at 29c ea.
A Vp. t "innfTim- Viinrlino- at 53 21.50 trrarlo QQr.
Teachers' reference Bibles all greatly reduced in price.
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