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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (July 12, 1908)
12 TITE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX, PORTLAND. JULY 12, 1908. OFFICES ARE COOL OUR Entrust Ds with Your Dental Work and You Will Not Suffer from Heat or Pain When it is all over you will wonder why - you were ever timid about visit ing a dentist OUR SKILL IS UNQUESTIONED 4 t Our Methods Strictly Modern ' Our Prices Very Moderate DR. B. F.. -WRIGHT. GOOD SET OF TEETH (Jc f( ON RUBBER PLATE . p.UU BEST SET OF TEETH ON RUBBER PLATE . $8.00 DR. B. E. WRIGHT PAINLESS DENTIST 342V2 Washington Street, Corner Seventh OFFICE HOURS 8 A. M. to 6 P. M. SUNDAYS-9 A. M. to 1 P. M. Phone Main 2119 Twelve Year in Portland INSECTS INVADE COLUMBIA 1 Mosquitoes Suddenly Appear Over Large District in Un precedented Numbers. DR. POHL DECLARES WAR Health Officer Says Unwelcome Vis itors Must Go, Although Oregon ' Hag No Malarial Germs for Them to Spread. In numbers and strength probably un equal to the plague of Biblical locusts that swept over Eirypt, an army of mosquitoes Is Inhabiting the Columbia River basin of Oregon and Washington. In multitudinous numbers they arrived early this week, and already have wrought no end of real trouble In addi tion to the continual annoyance of their visits. Whence they came is a mystery, for never before has this section been a mobilization point for this particular brand of insects. And whither they are bound is also a mystery, but go they must, for Dr. Pohl, Health Officer of the Olty of Portland, and other municipal officials have so declared. At points along the lower river Inhabi tants have armed themselves against the Invaders. Every one who traverses the country roads along the bottoms cr travels on the river carries a small fir branch with which he wards oft the at tacks of the winged belligerents. In the small towns near the sloughs practically every inhabitant is so armed. Fir Branch Effective Weapon. At Bonneville especially are these aerial warriors conducting a ravaging expedi tion of pillage and plunder. The people of Bonneville and other towns are com pletely on the defensive, though the fir branch Is regarded as an effective weapon. Owners of rowboats and launches in the city are complaining bitterly thair eve ning excursions on the river have been practically abandoned since the invasion of the Insects. Those living in house boats fear ejection by ' the swarms of intruders. Not content with suspending operations at a sawmill up the river, with concen trating so many regiments and brigades at the little town of Bonneville that the inhabitants are almost distracted, with torturing thousands of persons in the city "both day and night, and with other offenses, they have placed themselves in the class of real nuisances, according to Dr. Pohl; by taking up their abodes near the sloughs and stagnant water holes in the vicinity of the city. N'o Menace to Health. However. . dcspit; the countless hordes which have swept down upon Portland and vicinity, health officials give every assurance that the public health Is not menaced in the leist. But the presence of the mosquitoes is l.ot responsible for these assurances, for they are regarded by health experts as the most prolific breeders of disease among the insect family. They are said to ba especially endowed in propagating malaria and typhoid germs. But in selecting Portland and the Co lumbia River basin they selected a ter ritory in which their germ-carrying pow ers are -of little benefit to them in har Tasslng mankind. Malaria Is practically unknown in this section, and has been so for years, while all local conditions are "said to tend to militate against the prop agation of typhoid. Physician's and medical experts declare that mosquitoes have never existed be fore in this section. In even noticeable numbers. And various reasons have been advanced' to explain the cause of such large numbers this year, and also to ex plain their sudden and recent appear ance. Many Ponds Breed Insects. The most plausible reason is the long period of high water along the Columbia and the unusually long period before the flood began to recede. All the sloughs, ponds and holes into which the water could creep were filled and this attracted the mosquitoes. Another and incidental cause is said to be the frequent winds from the north which prevailed during the high water period. The wind is said to have brought myriads of the pestifer ous Insects from regions to the north and deposited them on the Columbia. The mosquito is said to have an extreme dis like for winds and will lodge in any body of water to escape them. They are also said to have an equally sincere dislike for. running water and consequently chose1 the sloughs and ponds in which to estab lish their abodes In preference to the swift running current of the Columbia. However, these explanations do not thoroughly satisfy Ir. Esther Pohl as to the presence of such infinite numbers of the pests. She is conducting a careful investigation Into conditions and has al ready taken steps to rid the city of their presence. "I haven't discovered a really satisfac tory explanation for their presence," said Dr. Pohl yesterday, "but I hope to. Mos quitoes are very peculiar in their habits of travel. Frequently they will move In great numbers and very suddenly from their breeding places to points only sev eral hundred yards away. And at times they are said to become possessed of the wander-lust and will migrate to a point miles distant. i Visitors Are Xew Variety. "I can't explain the actibns of these new-comers to Portland. They are a peculiar variety for they eliminate all unnecessary noise and don't do any sing ing before they strike. Usually a mos quito will sing and warn one of its ap proach, but these. I am told. Just land and get busy without warning." Citizens should aid the officials in do ing away with the pest. Dr. Pohl says. Though the vast hordes offer no menace to the health of the city, other than end less annoyance, their presence is not de sirable. And they may be easily sent away, she says. If the owners of the ponds and sloughs where they propagate will place crude oil or petroleum in the water it will effectively drive them away. Yesterday Dr. Pohl consulted with sev eral other city officials with reference to the best methods to employ in ridding the city of thern. She also Issued orders to owners of various pieces of property that they take immediate steps to make their places less favored by the mosqui toes. She called especial attention to Montgomery Gulch, on the East Side. "I have no fear as to the result of thlH sudden and overwhelming invasion of the city by mosquitoes," she said, "but to day I took the matter up with several officials and issued several orders to own ers of property. These pests may be easily removed if the owners of property will only aid." Numerous complaints have been made to the health office during the past week by those who have suffered from the vicious but harmless attacks of the mos quitoes. From various towns and vil lages along the Columbia many com plaints have been received in this city. REPUBLICANS PLAN RALLY Stirring Speeches Will Precede Or ganization of Taft Club. Republicans of Portland will partici pate in an Immense Taft ratification at the Baker Theater Monday night, July 20. Such a rally was proposed originally by the Forty-fifth Precinct Republican Club through a committee consisting of Ben Rlesland. Allen R. Joy and Henry S. Westbrook. W. M. Cake and Major J. P. Kennedy, chair men of the state and county Republic an organizations, respectively, heartily concurred in the plan which is intend ed to insure for tne Republican candi date the regular "Roosevelt" majority in this state next November. Among the speakers at the rally will be W. M. Cake, chairman of the Re publican slate central committee; Judge H. H. Northup and Dr. Henry Waldo Coe. delegate to the Republican National Convention which nominated Secretary Taft.' Senator C. W. Fulton has been invited to address the meeting and has assured the committee that he will be present if previous engage ments do not prevent. The only business to be transacted at the raily will be the appointment of a committee to organize the original Taft Club in this state. The plan suggested is for this club to be desig nated as No. 1, other clubs to be formed throughout the state under Its direction and to be numbered in rotation. GARMENTO DISPORT Oaks Will Be Turned Over to Them July 23. BENEFIT OF BROTHERHOOD Xew Kuel Industry. The Pacific Coast Peat Fuel Co.. with offices at 615 Corbett bldg., is receiving a great many complementary orders for their fuel, although Mr. A. J. Cohn, who Is secretary of the company, says it will be 30 days yet before deliveries can be made. The tests and experiments thus far have been highly satisfactory to the members of the company and they expect to give the people of Portland and vicin ity & first-class fuel with no soot, no ash or smoke, at a very moderate cost. The company will put the first cargo on this market at $7 per ton. One Front-street wholesale firm ordered ten tons yester- flay. All Receipts Will Be Given to Sick and Death Funds of Electric Rail way Employes' Association. . , Long Liist of Attractions. Fun will be fast and furious at The Oaks July 23. when the Brotherhood of Electric Railway Employes of the Portland Railway, Light & Power Com pany hold their 'annual picnic. There will be all kinds of attractions, not only for the streetcar men but for all others besides. Features never before introduced at this pleasure resort will be shown in addition to the usual list of attractions. For once In the year, officials of the railway company who will take part in the picnic, will have to take orders from their employes, for a committee of the men has the affair in charge and will run the events off according to their own plans. President Josselyn, General Manager Fuller and othei of ficers 6f the company in foot races and other sports in competition with con ductors and motormen will be among the stunts. Receipts Go to Brotherhood. The total receipts from the amuse ment park on July 23 will go to the Brotherhood and will be added to the benefit fund of that order. Sick mem bers are paid a certain amount each week . they are away from work and there is a substantial death benefit that goes to the widows or other relatives dependent upon the streetcar men. It has been agTeed by the company that not a cent taken -In at the resort on July 23 will go to the company. There are 850 members of the Broth erhood and practically every one will be in attendance at the picnic at some time during the day. In addition to this number, there will be thousands of friends of the streetcar men who will visit the grounds to see the "Juice Jerkers" and "nickel-snatchers" at play. Chinese Wedding Attraction. A Chinese wedding will be one of the attractions of the day. This is said to be the real thing and a daughter of the Flowery Kingdom will pledge her allegiance to an almond-eyed Oriental in the midst of the marry-making at the park. As the full ceremony of a Chinese wedding is said to require seven days, all the rites cannot be given, but the Introduction of the bride to the groom and the tying of the nuptial knot will be celebrated. A young couple from Second street has been secured for this affair and both will be gorgeously robed. The event is scheduled for 7 o'clock at night. A baby show promises to be one of the most Interesting parts of the day's programme. It will be held in the afternoon and there is a long list of prizes for all kinds of babies, includ ing Chinese babies. Watermelon and Pie-Eating Contest. Then there will be a watermelon and a pie-eating contest, in which nu merous hungry ones will attempt to fill up. There will be a Cakewalk that is a really, truly down South affair. There will be competitive drills be tween prize fraternal drill teams aTid a masque on skates at the Oaks rink. The streetcar men take a great deal of interest in athletic sports and they will have some strong features in this department. There will be wrestling and sparring events for which prizes will be hung up. In athletic stunts, the streetcar men are said to be equal to the best amateur talent. There will be all kinds of races during the after noon as well. The Jollification is under the direc tion of a -committee from the different car barns, with Oscar D. Stanley chair man. Mr. Stanley is. also a member of the board of trustees of the Brother hood. Other members of the commit tee are: A. M. Singleton, J. Morgan, C. J. Anderson and E. E. Taylor. Umatilla Is Launched at Celilo. The new stern-wheel dredge, being built for the Government at Celilo, was launched at that place late Friday after noon. The boiler tor the craft was THIS WEEK ONLY--2 P.M. TO 4P.M. At bur store during th? week commencing July 13th, Mrs. I. J. Rogers, one of America's best lecturers on culinary subjects, will give daily demonstrations showing how to cook with gas to the best advantage. Each day's programme will be interesting and instruc tive. Mrs. Rogers tells you how, shows you how, in her own inimitable and convincing manner, then invites you to sample the superb cooking that is the result of her methods. fIMJ ' Mi l1- i F"r This illustration shows, one of our ' -most popular styles.- It has a high combination oven and broiler, also an 18-inch low oven. High broiler oven is 18x20x12 in. Low oven is 18x18x12. It has three regular burners, one giant burner and one simmer '- burner. Range body japanned to prevent rust. Price, connected S50 THE BEST IS THE CHEAPEST FIRST We can prove to your satisfaction that we can reduce your gas bill 25 per cent. SECOND "We absolutely guarantee Direct Action ranges to bake evenly, top and bottom. THIRD They last longer because they have no oven bottom to burn out, and no flue walls to generate moisture and rust out; FOURTH They are economical, because you do not heat your oven when you broil or toast you do not heat the broiler when you bake or roast. ' Prices $24.00 and $54.00. Easy payments. We have gas stoves as' low as $1L00. All Direct Action ranges connected to stub free. . Old ranges taken in exchange. This pattern has 18-inch" direct notion oven, with broiler separate, and warming closet as shown. Price, connected to stub SSO Notice this style has broiler above the oven. The oven fire and broil er fire separate and in plain sight. Price, Including connections to vour rtub $31 shipped yesterday from the Willamette Iron and Steel Works and the work of placing it in position will be done tomor row. The contract calls for the com pletion of the boat by August 17, but it will probably be two weeks later than that before she enters active service. Up to date there has been no announcement of officers for the vessel. Kruse's Beach Hotel, now open. For reservations and rates apply to J. D. Kruse, lessee, Gearhart Park, Or. Eye glasses $1.00. at Metzg-er's. KNOW THYSELF To Working Men and Women Everywhere. Remember, as you read this advertise ment, that you. 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If not convenient to call, write us and we will mail you our Book and ques tion blank, which you 'can read and fill the blank out and return to us. then we will write you some more. You ask the questions, and we will answer them all for nothing. Think of it. We put our time against yours, with the hope that when you know yourself, we may at a later date have the privilege and grati fication of. restoring you to health with Gland Extracts, after having failed with all other treatments you have tried. Our Gland Extracts are physiological medicines, a wanted pabulum which you have lost that Is causing your condition. We give it back to you from the Glands and Nerve Centers of young, healthy sheep. "We accept no case that our rea son tells us we cannot benefit. Our Mr. Van Vleck (the discoverer of these ele ments taken from the lower animal) transplanted them in the body of his own son, dwarfed in mind and body, 15 years ago, and developed him fnto manhood mentally and physically, and e'very hour and day since for 15 years has devoted his life In helping and Pointing the Way to thousands of others to health, by the same meth od. All along the way, hi success has been phenomenal, and today with the aid of his co-workers at his laboratory In Kansas City, Mo., they are using the Glands and reducing to extracts the glands of four to six thousand sheep a day. and shipping the products to all parts of the world, to cure the chronic and nervous diseases of man. The of fice of the Pacific Northwest is located in Portland, Or., Dekum bldg., 708 and 709, where we court your Inquiries. "Courte ous, honest treatment," our motto. Re member, we treat all curable nervous and ' chronic diseases. . 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