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TOE SUNDAY OREGON! AN, PORTLAND. SEPTEMBER 6, 1903. " ; : . ar - WRIGHT RIVALS rs HE mm GQRD American Aeroplane Remains In Air Nearly 20 Min utes at Lemans. SPEED 37 MILES AN HOUR llMblo Covers IS Mile In FUgM, Rising to Height of SB Feet. Second Test Marred by Accident. LEHANS, France. Sep. -'Wilbur , Wright, the aeroplanlst of Dayton, O, made m.gniant and highly luooe!.. ful flight here thla morning. Hli machine was la the air 1 minutes, 4 J-8 seo onda, thus approaching within a frac tion of a minute Henry Farman s reord I for the longest publlo flight. The dls Unce covered by Mr. Wright was not accurately measured, but It U stl mated at between 14 tt and 1 mllea. The feat tu accomplished on tno i field of Anwar and was-aooompanled fby a remarkable series of evolutions I demonstrating the precision olMr. Wrlghfs oontrol of the machine. When the alighted easily, within 300 feet of !his starting place, the American aero I pianist was oTerwhelmed with oongrat ulatlona. He said he could bare re 'mained In the air longer, but he de jsoended on account of an abnormal noise made by the motor. -M. Boulle, who Umed the flight, eotl I mated that the average height of the aeroplane from the ground was U i feet land that Its speed exceeded 3T miles Ian hour. I After readjusting his rnoto. Mr. I Wright prepared for another flight, 'in the ' meantime, however, a strong j -K-lcd had arisen, blowing at times as ifclgh as J4 miles an hour. Neverthe less. Mr. Wright launched hie machine land the aeroplano was slipping along nicely when suddenly, as he reached a point opposite a group of trees, a eavy gust of wind threatened to drive him into the branches. To avoid this, !3jr. Wright turned his machine sharply, but ho lifted the right wing too much I and the left wing came In oontaot with I the ground. Thla brought about a rep etition of the accident of August 23, Iwhen the delicate framework was de ' rmzixid and torn from a similar cause, lilr. Wright was not hurt. He announced 'that he would be able to resume his iXllght next week. 1AEKOXAT7TS WIUCj FORM VSIO'S Pnrposo to Prevwn TJnlloensed Bal- loonlsts From Risking Lives. ; WASHINGTON. Sept. . Actuated br the death of Charles Oliver Jones at Watexville. Ma-, on Wednesday, by fall ing from his airship, the Boomerang, leading aeronauts gathered at Fort Meyer to witness the aeroplane tests are seri ously discussing the advisability of the enactment of a law which would tend to prevent accidents of this character. It Is proposed to make it Illegal for anyone not holding an aeronaut's license from a recognized Aero Club to make an ascen sion. Aero Clubs have been formed In near ly 10 cities, and nearly all balloon as censions by recognized aeronauts are made under the auspices of the Aero Club of America. In order to uphold the dignity of aeronautics as a science, and to Insure its progress along cor rect lines. It Is proposed that these clubs be given power to Issue licenses to aeronauts. There have been numerous accidents In connection with aerial navigation, not ably the collapse of a large dirigible balloon In California last Winter In which several persons were Injured. These accidents. It Is asserted, have been due to the Inexperience of the aeronaut. AEItOPLAXE CONTEST DELAYED 'Wright and Several Others to Fly for Trophy. WASHINGTON, Sept. 6. The contest for the Sclentlno American trophy for beavler-thas-alr flying machines, which was to take place in New York Mon rday, has been postponed Indefinitely and plans are now being considered for holding the oontest at Fort Meyer, Vs., immediately after the Government's tests there are completed. Orville Wright has expressed a de Mire to compete for the cup. Glenn Curtis will probably fly in the Aerial .Association's new aeroplane, now being .constructed at Hammondsport, N. Y. A. M. Herring, , who Is due to bring his .machine to Fort Meyer next week for . official trial before the board of Army officers, will probably compete. The conteet Is open to all heavler-than-air types of machines and to Inventors of nr nation. There was no flight at Fort Meyer today, owing to unfavorable weather. The balloon, tent, which has housed the Wright aeroplane, was taken down today and will be shipped, together with the dirigible balloon, to St. Joseph, Mo. 3E rXCLB SAM XEEDS AERONAUTS Army Officers Cannot Take Fart In Berlin Balloon Race. NEW YORK. Sept. 5. Brigadier General Allen, chief of the United States Army Signal Corps, who leaves today on the St. Paul for a tour of in spection among aeronauts and avia tors of Europe, says that the Govern ment Is seriously handicapped by want of men and lack of funds in the de velopment of aeronautical facilities for the Army and Navy. Because of the great need of expe rienced aeronauts, he announced that neither Lieutenant F. P. Lahmn nor Captain Charles pe Forrest Chanler will be allowed to take part In the In ternational balloon races at Berlin, October 11. as had been expected. . AVIATORS ARE OUT IX FORCE Several Frenchmen Show Ability of Aeroplanes to Fly, PARIS, Sept S. French aeroplanlsta were out In force at Issy this morning to view a number of flights by local aviators. Leon La Grange circled the field five times covering a little over seven miles at an average height of 30 feet, M. FVrtxr. on board his biplane, re mained In the air two minutes. M, Malecot, with a mechanla at his side, ac complished two turns of the' field at a height of 60 feet, but he had trouble with his motor and this mads it neoassary for tun to abandon the effort. '.r - 1 " ' w' M To l" Here's WcArcGim gfofflveSlOO f Oir Cistomcr s The steady and substantial growth of the business of the Columbia Woolen Mills Company, has brought us up to the point where there are thousands who have their clothes made in our shop. There's a "ReaSOn Wliy" our customers return to us again and again; Every customer knows why he trades with the Columbia Woolen Mills Company. a Charice for We Want to Know Your "Reason Why" Men, Women and . Childi eo to Get Busy! Beginning business Monday, Sept. 7th, the first lOO purchasers of suits at our store, will each be entitled to compete for a portion of the $100 which we offer for the BEST "Reason Why" You Prefer to Trade With the Colum bia Woolen Mills Co. A first prize of $5Q, second prize $25, and five prizes of $5 each will be awarded for the best reasons given. A few days, a week at the most, and the contest will close. Don't delay, but get in early for a Prize. Here's where wife or mother, sister or brother, pal or sweetheart, has a chance to help you win a prize. Have them get busy making suggestions. Frame up your "Rea son Why" so it will be original will mean what you wish it to mean will be worth something to us. HowYour'ReasonWhy"Will Be Judged The reputation of the Columbia Woolen Mills Co. is sufficient to guarantee an impartial granting of prizes in this contest. Three judges will be selected from the advertising departments of the three local papers, who will pass upon the "Reason Why," given by you, and prizes will be awarded without knowing the names of the lucky ones. Each "Reason Why" will be numbered, and the number and name will be sealed until prizes are awarded. GRANT PHEGLEY, Manager. Seventh and Stark Streets. ' jmjmj... 1WMJU!!JI.W"'.'H.H .mil I ilIJIIJJiLiJUilUMil!J " J.HlU.T'i!BlJ tUf .WBH' J -HIJ. -gUJU. ? !i, . if,. ... ! I do It unless there is a great political upheaval. READY FOR STUMP Bryan Starts Today on Inva sion of East. WILL TALK THREE WEEKS Conference "With Democratic Lead ers In Chicago Precedes Tour. Monster Rally In New York Is on Programme. FAIRVTEW. Lincoln, Neb.. Sept 6. With practically everything requiring his immediate attention disposed of, William J. Bryan, atter a comparative ly busy morning, spent the remainder of the day resting preparatory to his campaign tour of the Middle West and the Eastern States, which begins to morrow afternoon. Encouraged by the conditions In the West as he found them on bis two recent trips, Mr. Bryan will invade the East for about three weeks, during which time he Is scheduled for many speeches and will hold conferences with the Democratic leaders of that section of the country. Arriving In Chicago Monday, he at one will be brought into touch with the National committee, suspending his conference only long enough to deliv er a Labor-day address. The political ground also will be gone over with his advisers on Tuesday. Wednesday he will speak in Peoria, and from there he will travel eastward. From reports received a monster Democratic rally will occur In New York City when he goes there on September 17. The political Itinerary provides for his absence from home until September SO, after which date he will remain at Fall-view for at least three weeks. The remaining week before election will be left open for such speaking engage ments as may be deemed necessary. GRIP WILL NOT . LOOSEN (Oonturaed From First Face.) some will be carried on purely local Issues; others will be swayed by the general election. Taft Strengthens Ohio. In view of the fact that an Ohio man heads the Republican National ticket, the probabilities are that the Ohio dis tricts will return Republicans to the House. One of the three close dis tricts, the Eleventh, was formerly rep resented by General Grosvenor, and was then strongly Republican, but was made doubtful two years ago by reason of Republloaa factional trouble, grow ing oat of the defeat of Grosvenor for reaomlnatlon. That trouble will not be la evidence this year, so this dis trict Is oount&d as safely Republloaa. The seoond Maine dlstrlot will also probably roll up a good, strong ma jority for its) Republloaa candidate. This dlstrlot has been represented by Mr. Uttlefleld, who drew ths opposition of Sam Qompers, sf the American Fed eration ef La.be, With Llttlefiold out ef ths race, and a Republloaa running on local Issues, this district Is not In danger this year. New York Seems Safe.' Again, the Fifth Michigan has long been a Republican stronghold. It was represented by William Alden Smith, and when he went to the Senate a new party struggle was opened up, thereby reducing the normal majority. That trouble has been patched up. The death of old General Ketcham reduced the Re publican majority In the Twenty-first New York dlstrlot two years ago, but when Ketcham was a candidate he never had much difficulty In defeating his Democratio opponent. This Is the dis trict In whioh Judge Alton B. Parker lives, but Ketcham won handsomely four yearn ago. In spite of Democratio local pride. The Twenty-first New York is. therefore, safely Republican. Where Democrats May Win. The Democrats may capture the Eighth Illinois, a Chicago district; because of the fact that Kern Is Bryan's running mate, they may get some of the close Indiana districts, especially as Indiana Is highly excited over the prohibition Issue, and the parties are not solidly welded together; they may regain the Eleventh Missouri, which went Republican four years ago, and they may capture the Twenty-fourth Pennsylvania. In the latter district Representative Acheson, Republican,, after a long, uninterrupted career In Congress, was defeated for re nomination, and much bitterness was en gendered. This local disaffection may throw the district Into the Democratio column. There Is little danger of the Republicans losing the Twentieth Penn sylvania, which Is a manufacturing and farming district. Situation in Kentucky. If Kentucky gives Its vote for Taft the three close Republican districts are likely to return Republicans to the House, but If Bryan carries the state by a substantial majority these districts may change their political color. But for Bryan's unpopularity there might be danger of Republican defeat In the Fifth and Seventh New Jersey districts, rep resented respectively by Fowler and Par ker. The very fact that Bryan Is the Democratio nominee will be of aid to these two Congressmen, each of whom has seen long service In the House, but neither of whom has ever been elected by a strikingly large majority. Democratio Hopes Weak. The First Iowa district, close two years ago, gave a Republican majority of over 6000 four years ago, and is nor mally Republican. The same Is true of the Third Nebraska district, where a Republican majority of 3000 was record ed in the last Presidential year. It Is evident, therefore, that If the Democrats are to carry the next House, they must capture districts that were not particu larly close In the last Congressional elec tion, and they must hold all those dis tricts which they carried In 190 by very small majorities. But can they hold the 26 close Democratio districts? Must Hold These Districts. These are the districts, now repre sented by Democrats, all of which must be held if the Democrats are to gain control of the next House: State District Majority. Illinois, Fifth 811 Illinois. Twenty-third............ ISIS Indiana. Third. , ................. 455 Kentucky, Sixth. S75 Maryland, Second, . .............. 1252 Maryland, Third. 88 Minnesota. Beoond. . ............. 1060 Missouri. Fourth. , M 1173 Missouri, Thirteenth. . . 438 Missouri, Fourteenth, . .......... 1489 Missouri, Fifteenth. , ........... 175 Missouri, Sixteenth. , ............ 427 Nnbroska, Second. , . ............ 608 North Carolina, Eighth. . ........ 1066 North Carolina, Tenth. , ......... 0 Ohio, Filth. . . ................... 1018 Ohio, Sixth ,. 1180 Ohio, Ninth. , , 41 Ohio. Seventeenth, . 195 Oklahoma, Seeond, . , 878 Pennsylvania, Fourteenth, ...... lot Pennsylvania, Fifteenth. ........ 881 Rhode Island, First. lf Tennessee. Eighth. 35 Virginia. Fiftn 222 Wisconsin, Third. 1011 rarrled by Republicans In lau Swung Over fcy Roosevelt. Eighteen of the foregoing districts were carried by the Republicans In 1904. large ly on. acoount of the popularity of Mr. Roosevelt. In not a few of those dis tricts Mr. Taft 1b also popular and this faotor Is not to be lost sight of. In the 18 districts designated, new men have been sent to Congress, and as a rule new men are not particularly formidable, be cause in a-single term they have no op portunity to demonstrate their compe tency or lack of ability. They are. there fore, at a disadvantage. The Republicans are making a Prtle ular effort to carry Missouri for Taft, and If they succeed will likely regain soma of the Congressional districts they captured four years ago. Apathefto In Maryland. There Is every indication that the Re publicans, because of Democratio apathy, will carry one - of the Democratic dis tricts in Maryland, and they are making a tremendous fight for the other. Mary land Is almost certain to give Its elec toral vote to Taft. The lone Minnesota district that went Democratio two years ago Is to be fought for again by Second Assistant Postmaster-General McCleary, who was Its Con gressman for many years, and the chances are about even that he will be returned. The only reason for doubt Is the fact that Johnson Is again running for Governor, and may swing enough Scandinavian votes to shut out McCleary. Hope for North Carolina. The seoond Nebraska district Is very doubtful, with the advantage on the side of the Democrats. In North Caro lina, however, the eighth district. Re publican for several terms, up to the present Congress. Is likely to swing back Into the Republican column. The effort being made to carry North Carolina for Taft will help out in this dlstrlot, though there Is apparently little chance that the state will break from the solid South. The 10th North Carolina will probably remain Demo cratic. The local pride of Ohloans will go a long ways toward capturing the four close Democratio districts of that state. If Roosevelt could carry them In 1904. certainly Taft stands a splendid chance of doing as much In his home state, now that he Is the candidate of the Republican party. Sims Becomes Too Great. Tnlena there Is serious labor trouble before election the 14th and 15th Penn sylvania districts are expected to re turn to the Republican camp, and the steady Republican gains In the eighth Tennessee give hope that a Republican may be chosen to succeed the petulant Sims. Sims has become a "holler than thou" statesman In late years, and his change has proven Injurious. The third Wisconsin district was split by factional trouble In the Re publican camp two years -ago. It Is normally a strong Republican district, and up to the present Congress, was represented by Babcock. The La Fol lette fight put Babcock out of the run nlng, and a Democrat captured the seat. Wisconsin is for Taft this year, and the Democrats will have a lively time holding the third Wisconsin. Make One Reservation. All the foregoing Is based on the assumption that there Is to be a land slide to Bryan. No such landslide is now In sight, and nothing has occurred Rheumatism la one of the oonsMtationsl diseases. It manifests Itself In local aches and pains, inflamed Joints and BtlS muscles, but It cannot be cored by local applications. It requires constitutional treatment, and the beat is s course of the great Mood puri fying and tonic medicine Hood's Sarsaparilla which neutralises the acidity of the blood and builds up the whole system. In usual liquid form or In chocolated tablets known as Saraataba. lOOdoiestl. BBPT Of 11 yAAm nmnMlT cmt in a ttrw ity wltbow a rarrW .pantlsa w detention from badnm. No ty rin C und until tha .tleat la eoraaUtelr ladaaea. Fidelity Rupture Curs I la wetland Hid.. rOBXUUTO. OB. 1 esaaaaaaaa II I aa I lan.i n I I - ' J caoTS i J I tt,,.. far In tli. .ftmnftlrn to luatlfV the prediction that there is to be any great slump in the Republican vote. Of course. If the Bryan . landslide oo curs, as some of his friends predict, then all ordinary calculations are worthless, and Congressional districts will be swept In those states which swing from the Republican Into the Democratio column. If there Is to be a landslide, It will be felt in such states as New York, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, West Virginia, Kansas, Ne braska, and even Iowa and Wisconsin. Hope Only In Upheaval. In all these states the Republicans have been having their differences factional differences, and failure to come together before election day would certainly mean the loss of Con gressional districts In all. But taking an impartial. Bane view of the out look. It Is difficult. Impossible even to figure out how the Democrats are to carry the next House. They can never VILAS NOT MILLIONAIRE' Dead Ex-Senator's Estate Worth j Less Than $800,000. MADISON, Wis., Sept. 6. According to the petition to probate the will of the late Colonel William F. Vilas, filed in the ! County Court this, afternoon, his estate i is valued at 1842,000. It consists of JH2.000 , in real estate and (700.000 personal prop- , erty. The Indebtedness of the estate is estl-1 mated at 170,000. This, however, is sub-' Ject to correction. The heirs at law are I Mrs. Anna M. Vilas, the widow, and a J daughter, Mary Esther Vilas Hanks. Tha Transvaal produces 400,000 ouncas of irold every month. i Sudtsi iioo You will find here the largest stock in town of BOYS' SCHOOL SUITS at POPULAR PRICES KNEE PANTS SUITS $1.95 to $3.95 KNICKERBOCKER SUITS $2.95 to $5 Everything for boys except shoes at MODEST PRICES 11YEE Third and Oak First and Yamhill ,
