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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 29, 1909)
1909. DOUBTS, STILL HELD IF YOU W ANT TO KNOW WHAT SMARTLY DRESSED MEN WILL WEAR THIS SEASON ASK BEN SELLING BASLE WINS AUTO RAGE AT Oil GAIT BEAUTIFUL YOUNG AMERICAN PIANISTE WILL GO ON THE OPERATIC STAGE. Schwerin Not Convinced of Worth of Wireless. THE SUNDAY OREGONIAX, PORTLAND, AUGUST 29, t ! Tame Finish of 24-Hour Con test Which Began With a 1 Deadly Collision. THREE CARS DEMOLISHED Renault Car, Driven by Basle, 1 1 Miles Ahead of Rainier, bat 117 Mile Behind the Record. Policeman Is Hnrt. BRIGHTON BEACH MOTORDROME. Y., Aug:. 2S. The Renault car, driven by Charles Basle, won the 24-hour auto race here tonight In go-as-you-please fashion. The car traveled 1050 miles, 117 miles less than the record made by Robertson and Loscault last year, bu 113 miles mora than Its nearest rival In this race. The final distances of other competi tors follow: Rainier,' Dlsbrow and Lund, 93 miles. Acme. No. 3, Fatcheke and Maynard, SS3 miles. Palmer-Singer, Lescault and Howard, 1170 miles. Allen-Kingston. Hushes and Eglcll, S6 miles. Acme. No. 4, Vantine and Kayouh, TS0 miles. , Four Smashed or Withdrawn. The finish was one of the tamest ever sen here, Four of the racers which started at 10 o'clock last evening-, failed to finish the Stearns, wrecked In the fatal collision last night; the Fiat, wrecked in collision with the Allen Kingston: the Lozier, which turned turtle on a turn In the early race, and the Houpt. withdrawn today. Laurent Grosse, dri .'er of the Stearns, whose spine was broken in last night's fatal collision, was operated upon to day. His chances of recovery are slight. The other persons Injured will all recover. Policeman's Leg Broken. During: the night there were many pills, which forced several cars to take trips to camps for repairs. Between 4 and 6 o'clock a special policeman named Corrigan was badly injured through the. overturning of a metal lamp post which was knocked over by one of the racing automobiles that skidded while going at top speed. Corrigan's right leg was broken and his left knee dislocated. Driver Hughes, whose clothing caught fire, after a collision between two big cars, was painfully but not seriously burned, and drove his car again. The Lozier car, which was out of the race for three hours during the night. Jumped the track Into the outfield at 8:25 A. M-. when a tire burst. The car turned over twice, and although the racing machine was wrecked, neither of the occupants was scratched. The Acme No. 4 was In trouble again at 4:33 P. M. Tlie crossbar of the steering gear broke as the racer was on the back-stretch near the spot where the Io5ler Jumped to the outfield this morning. The break can be mended easily. TIETON CANAL IS VISITED Chamberlain Moch Impressed by Yakima Visit. NORTH YAKIMA. Wah., Aug. 2S. (Special.) The Senate investigation com mitre concluded inspection of the Yak! ma Valley projects with a trip over the Tieton project today. The visitors went through the tunnel and saw the canals now being constructed, and appeared highly pleased with the work being done hero- Senator Chamberlain, of Oregon, at the reception by the Commercial Club here tonight, said that the Yakiina Valley is the best section of the country the com- mlfte has yet visited. Senator Carter, of Montana, said the reclamation work now being dune is of more economic value to the country than the building of the .Panama Canal. The committee was Joined here (by president .ilntt. of the Northern Pa clflc road. Walter Granger, manager of i cie Kunnyside ( anal, who was attacked by fhe water-users yesterday, learned of it only today. - He said he" Is ready to anxwer any cnarges that may be made. MORMONS BALK AT GRAFT Hold Indignation Meeting and Are dispersed by Police. SEATTLE. Aug. 28. Competition be Inilmpossible because the Mormon Tabernacle Chorus, of Salt Lake, re fused to pay an admission fee for each of its contesting members, the 31000 prize offered by the Alaska-Yukon-Pa-clfic 'Exposition for the winner of the contest for mixed choruses of 75 mem bers was reduced to 3750, and awarded to the St. Mark's Chorus, of Seattle, by default, tonight A serious clash took place between the Mormon Chorus and the association under whose direction the contests were being held, over the action of the asso ciation In demanding admission tea from every contestant The Salt Lake Chorus refused to en ter, holding an Indignation meeting on the steps of the Auditorium, and being dispersed by the Exposition police. TAFT VISITS GLOUCESTER t.'nest of John Hays Hammond at t'ishing City. BEVERLY. Mats.. Aug. 28. The quaint littl city of Gloucester had the honor to.Iay of entertaining President Taft at his first public appearance since the- be ginning of his vacation. Today the- mem bers of the pageant committee and many otlier prominent citizens of Gloucester were invited to the home of John Hays Hammond to meet the President. Mr. Taft Secretary of the Navy and Mrs. Meyer and half a dozen others were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hammond. THIRTY INJURED IN WRECK Hljf Fonr Train Crashes Full Speed Into Kxcnrsion Train. SPRINGTIELD, O.. Aug. 38. Thirty persons were Injured in a wreck In the weet end of this .city tonight, when a special Big Four eastbound train running n miles an hour collided with the rear end of an excursion train returning from psyton. . No one was killed, so far as known. t - rf - ' ' U - ! I K . f .. II - - I I: ' " I S-rV'-Si"-.;;; .v. -y. S ..' I I - - -.y. . I I ,:-,- V v- - V . T S s J'.;'" ' rr.'.'tyXX' - V -:' f , It'-' - I I ' - '." - - - i I! W: r t A ' J AUiCSTA ZCCKKRMAN. NEW YORK, Aur. 18. (Special..) Augusta Zuckerman, the beautiful young American pianiste who is expected here soon, will abandon the con cert for the opraiic Ffage. if report ij true. She is a pupil of Alexander Lambert, of New York. She Is beautiful as well as talented, and possesses an exceptional voice. It is reported that she has received so fine an offer from a London manager that she haa been advised by her professional friends to accept It. It is said a part is to be written for her In which she will appear as pianiste and play two or three numbers during the evening, so that she may keep In touch with her present profession. It will be remembered that Mme. Sembrich started In professional life as an Instru mentalist, and Charles Dalmores, the.remarkable French tenor, was originally a cornetist. TO VISIT ENGLAND King Manuel Will Make Trip Next November. INVITED BY KING EDWARD Portugal's Monarch Has Accepted Request of British Sovereign and Will' Leave for First Foreign. Journey Since Accession. MADRID. Aug. 28. King Manuel II who suceeded to the throne of Portugal on February 1 of last year, after the as sassination of his father. King Carlos I, has accepted a personal Invitation from King Edward to pay a visit to Kngland, and he. will leave Portugal with this in tention In November. King Edward's letter was a personal autograph one, couched In the most cor dial term and It Is anticipated that King Manuel II will, while In Englajid resld at Windsor Castle for a fort night. King Manuel's visit to King Edward will be the first he has paid to any for eign Sovereign or country since his ac- ceesion to the throne. The fact that England ie thus to be visited Is sdgnlfi cant of the sincere friendship that has existed between tlio two nations for so many years, and was specially accen tuated during the lifetime of King Carlos by the Journey which King Ed ward made to Lisbon In April. 1903. fol lowing on the visit which King Carlos had paid to England in the previous No vember. It Is also noteworthy that King Ed ward's stay In Lisbon was the starting point of the series of state visits that marked the early years of his reign. King Manuel Is now in his 30th year, having been born on November 15. 1S9. He Is the second son of King Carlos, and succeeded his father when the latter, to gether with the. Crown Prince Ixmls, was assassinated In the streets of his capital on February 1, 1069. The young King has had an anxious time cinoe he ascended the throne. 18 months ago. but ft Is gen erally conceded that affairs have Im proved considerably In Portugal lately. The young King will enjoy shooting in the coverts at Windsor Great Park, and. following custom, will be entertained by the city of London, driving to the Guild hall from Paddlngtoo along decorated streets. It has been rumored that King Kdward has a royal consort In view for King Manuel. . but nothing is certainly known on this point. STOLEN HORSE TRADED OFF When Thief Is Caught, He Dodges Bullets and Escapes. K ALA MA. Wash., Aug. 28. (Special.) W. H. Brown, wanted In Thurston County, this state, for theft of a horse and buggy, was captured here this morn- ng by Sheriff Corolne, but before, the officer could place his prisoner in Jail, he escaped to the woods amid a fuslllado of pistol shots. Brown was tracked to Martin s Bluff, where all trace of him was lost- Brown secured his horse and buggy In IJttle Rock. and. driving to Castle Rock, made a trade with a prominent business man of that city. The rightful owner showed up later and took possesion of bis property. Tele phone wires were set to working and it was learned that Brown had negotiated for a second trade at Kelso, but was un successful there. Brown registered at a local hotel and placed the horse In the Kalama Stables last night, where it was recovered. . SPANIARDS BLOW UP FOE Moslems Return and Slaughter Them In Darkness. LISBON, Aug. 28. El Mundo publishes dispatch from Penon de la Gnmra to- laj , saying: the Spaniards in Morocco ex- Willis " "1 ploded a number of mines, killing 100 Moors. The Spaniards were relaying the mines In the darkness when the Moors re turned and attacked them savagely. Three Spanish officers and 50 men were killed. MOORS FIGHT BACK BRAVELY Start Engagement but Are Driven From Top of Hill. MELILLA, Aug. 28. Official details of the capture of Tasaquin, near Cape de l'Eau, show that the Moors made a stub born and brave resistance. The Moors opened the engagement with fierce fighting, but after a prolonged struggle the Spaniards gained: the top of the hill and drowe the enemy back. The casualties are not known. PAYS PENALTY OF SPEED Earl Rogers' Chauffeur Killed In Auto Collision. SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 28. William Barruigton, chauffeur for Earl Rogers, one of the attorneys for Patrick Cal houn, was killed In Golden Gate Park early today when his automobile, with tliree passengers, crashed into another machine. According to members of the party, Barrington was driving at a very high rate of speed when the collision occurred. Mrs. Barrington, Miss Grace Williams and a man whoso Identity was not re vealed, were Injured, but not seriously. The machine driven by Barrington turned over and pinned the driver be neath, killing him instantly. Friends of the dead chauffeur state he was the sole heir to the estate of his mother, Mrs. McGrath, who recently died In Tacoma. His father, William Barring ton. Sr., Is said to be a resident of that city. COLORADO WINS MATCH First Infantry Captures Regimental Shoot From 1 6 Teams. CAMP PERRY. O., Aug. 2S. Seven of the rifle matches were decided today at the opening of the 27th annual tourna ment of the National Rifle Association. The championship regimental match, In which 16 teams contested, was won by the First Colorado Infantry. The championship team match went to Company F, of the First Minnesota, with Colorado teams In third and fourth places. The association's life membership championship gold medal went to J. W. Hessian, of Delaware, who scored 64. The rifle club championship of the United States was won by the Fort Pitt Rifle Club of Pittsburg. Store, 198. MAKES SEVENTH PLUNGE Millionaire's Oft-Married Daughter Weds Divorced Husband Again. LOS ANGELES. Aug. 28. Mrs. Grace Snell-Coffin-Wnlker-CIofinnLayman-Love, daughter of Amos J. Snell. the former Chicago millionaire, made what may be a world's record yesterday by taking her seventh plunga In tho sea of matrimony, when she contracted her second mar riage with Hugh Love, a newspaper man of this city, at Sanla Ana yesterday. Mrs. Love married ber present husband In 1906 and divorced him in IK'S. MANCHURIA MAKES RECORD Establishes Time of 5 Days 4 Honrs, Bay City to Honolulu. SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 28. The steamer Manchuria, of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company, arrived today from the Orient, breaking its own record be tween Honolulu and this city. The new time established was five days and four hours. ATHENS GARRISON REBELS Meeting at Greek Capital Cause a Change of Ministry. ATHENS. Aug. 28. As a result of dis turbed conditions and mutiny of the lo cal garrison today, because of dissatis faction with the- conditions In the army, a new ministry was formed tonight. OHIO DOESN'T CHANGE HIM Spite of Heroism of Ecclcs and Binns, Harriman Manager Con tends Ships Must Talk 1500 Miles Apart to Assure Him. N SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28. Among the passengers on the steamer Man churla arriving from the Orient to dav was R. P. Schwerin, vice-presiden and general manager of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company. When told of the wreck of the steamer Ohio in Alaskan waters and of the important part played by the wireless telegraph system In the saving or lives, ne saia "I have not changed my views re garding the installation of wireless o our boats plying between here an the East, but I believe In the system along the coast where there are places to communicate with in cases oi aan srer. "Two of our coast vessels are sup plied with wireless and all will be so equipped. When steamers can com munlcate through the wireless a dis tance of 1500 miles I will have our Oriental steamers fittd vfitti It, but not before. Arrangements ior iiihih.u lnr tha svstem have been made, bu there will be nothing doing until more stations are established." Mr. Schwerin denied having said that Jack Klnns. wireless operator on tn ill-fated Republic did nothing sensa t rtn a 1 "What I did say' sa4d Mr. Schwertru "ix-na that Mr. Blnns did nothing be yond his duty and that the real credit should havo gone to ins siewanu. aim others who helped the passengers to places of safety. MR. BLOW HOT, BLOW COLD Tribute to tho Political Agility of Senator Chamberlain. PORTLAND. Aug. 28. (To the Editor. The dispatches announce a threat on the part of Senator cnamoenaiu w tire from nubile life at the end of hii present term of office, for the reason that he has so long been in the service of tha people that as he jooks deck ou hi. rret work "it seems like an age." It is hoped, however, this Is a mistake on the part of the seir-sacrincing aena tor. There are certain duties resting upon a man like Mr. Chamberlain which should not be shirked when called upon by the great public Interest to serve it and this is an Instance of that kind. He has never wanted to hold a public position, to ba sure. These burdens have always been thrust upon him at such times when he would nave muou pre ferred to remain in private life. Indeed, he has refused to become a candidate for any office only after the most urgent appeals from all the people to accept a public trust for the general good. He has never been a partisan candidate for anv position. He has never been a. can dldate for any office under the direct primary law always preferring to leave his selection to assemblies which have appeared to force upon him a task which he would greatly have desired should have been passed up to others who really had an Itching for the popular gaze. But, having so prominently assisted In looking after the interests of the people of Oregon In the arrangement of the schedules In the new tariff bill, seeing that they were all properly protected and then boasting that he finally voted to defeat them all, he has displayed such a high standing of statesmanship and such a perspicacious perspicacity in carrying double, blowing hot and cold and maintaining a -non-partisan attitude, while strengthening his position in the Democratic party, that an appreciative constituency trusts that his days of ef fective handshaking are not so nearly over as this disappointing dispatch inti mates. .Nay, nay! Rather let another age pass by before this dispiriting dilemma may be presented to the people of Oregon, There are some things a free people should not be called upon to endure. This depressing shadow forecasting & possible disturbance In an otherwise de lightful political atmosphere Is one of them. Let It be smothered In Its In- ciplency by the Initiation of a law render ing such a move plainly unconstitutional. The people have certain rights which should be and are paramount. G. SPREAD OF FOREST FIRES Canse Is Said to Be Vandal Hunters of Game. BUNKER HILL SPRINGS. Or., Aug. 27. (To the Editor.) fti referring to the origin of forest fires, the question will be better understood by striking out "careless campers" and Inserting "van dal hunters. A score of years ago most of the In terlor of Columbia County was public domain, over which pioneer settlers, fancy free, chased wild deer. Now nearly all these lands have passed to private ownership. Owners of the soil were permitted, under certain restrictions, to hunt on their own lands. Irresponsible non-owners, by paying $1 or $2 license to the county, slay most of the game and. In the opinion of persons who are In position to form correct conclusions, set out most of the forest fires deliberately, and not carelessly. Sparks from locomotives and donkey engines burning wood are responsible for many fires and the custom of burning slashings is least of the three principal causes of fires spreading to forests. Repeal all our game laws. Permit only owners of the soil to hunt, shoot or trap thereon,' except their guests, and In their presence. They may delegate their rights to take game without further warrant. Trespass laws restricting the old-time hunters will be very unpopular. but It must come to that If forests are to be protected. Owners should organize thoroughly In the interest of efficient leg islation and enforcement of protective laws, at whatever cost. Even the Rod and Gun Club rents or purchases Its grounds, and protects Its rights thereon. WILLIAM H. DOLMAN. Paving Plant Shipped. VANCOUVER, Wash., Aug. 38. (Spe cial.) The paving plant for use In lay ing the 25 or more blocks of asphalt pavement in this city has been shipped from the East and, will he here within the next week or ten days. Within two weeks tha laying of asphalt pavement will begin, to be carried on until the contract of the Cascades Contract Com pany Is completed. The concrete base for the pavement, which is E'-i Inches thick, has been laid on First and Second, between Main and Washington, on Fifth, Sixth and Seventh, between Washington and Columbia, on Washington between Tenth and Eleventh streets. pit ((Wjifre BEN ZEPPELIN HAS MISHAPS LOSS OF PROPEILER DELAYS VOYAGE TO BKRLIX. Great Airship Lands at Bitterfeld and Will Arrive at Capi tal Today. mr.RT.iv Ann-. 28. A series of acci dents to motor and propeller, and con trary winds, combined to keep Count 7.&nn11i fi-ftm f 11 1 All I n i- bis tirOmlSO tO visit Berlin in his dirigible on August 28. The Zeppelin III i now at Jtuuer fleld. Tin, .i,nt lnnlrlit flnnnnnrAl bis in tention of leaving Bitterfleld about 7 o'clock Sunday morning, thus arriving at the capital at noon in the airship. The eventful voyage, started irom Nuremberg, ended this evening, and the crippled craft landed in the presence of many thousands of spectators. Loses Propeller, Keduces Speed. A LTEN'E ERG. Germany. Aug. 28. Tha Zeppelin airship lost one of Its propellers near Ronnenberg. It passed here at 3:38 this afternoon, but.it is proceeding at greatly reduced speed. Zeppelin Lands at Bitterrcld. BTTTRFBIJ3. Aug. 2S- The Zeppelin airship landed here successfully at 6:25 this evening. FOREST FIRE THREATENS Sawmills at Woodland In Path of Flames. TACOMA. Aug. 28. A dangerous forest fire Is raging near the town of Wroodland and threatens to destroy the Long A Hill Logging Company's plant and other valu able property. The fire has been slowly advancing from Addison's property. near Woodland, In a southwesterly di rection for two daj's and now threatens the logging camp and McKlusky's build ings, which are In the direct path. The burning Btrip Is half a mile wide, and. should the wind spring up, It will prove highly dangerous to the surround ing property. SENATE PARTY IS DELAYED Irrigation Committee. Will Reach Portland Wednesday. In a telegram received yesterday morn ing by R. A. Caples from Senator Cham- A Affair I Tootliache Gum f Stops any toothache. Prevents fur ther decay. Does not melt in the I mouth. IU whole strength i retained E and goes right to the spot. 1 Ttw am lmltatlona. 6 80 that yon get Dcat'a TMthaeh OmmL. At all druggist, It cents, ar toy mall. Dent's CornGnra"1 C S. DENT 4 CO.. Detroit. Mich. CREATIONS The richest display of patterns, styles and ideas shown in the latest models possess' an individu ality in our Fall Suits Your inspection invited LEADING CLOTHIER berlain. It was learned that on account of a delay caused by an unexpectedly long hearing near Yakima, the Senate Irriga tion Commission will not arrive In Port land until next Wednesday morning. A similar telegram was also received by D. C. Henny, supervising engineer of the Government Reclamation Service, with offices in Portland. This dispatch said also that on Thursday the party will visit the Hermlston project in Umatilla County. After arriving In Portland Wednesday morning, the party will take breakfast at the Portland Hotel and will then go to the Commercial Club for a business session. They will have luncheon at the club and attend an Informal reception. In the afternoon they will be taken for an automobile ride through the city. No programme has been arranged for the evening. Thursday morning the party will go on to Hermlston and from' there will pro ceed to Boise and thence to Caldwell. DROWNED OFF CAPE HORN Guy Medcraft Washed Off Ship Dur ing Storm. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28. News has been received here that Guy Medcraft, second officer of the ship Your . Clotlies Trade Years From Now That's the real key to success we're bm'lding business for a good long fu ture that's the Oxford Tailors' way that means looking out NOW that the style is right always advance, always authoritative fabrics that are the cream of the looms tailoring perfect. A trial order will prove how well we can serve you. lOOO NEW PATTERNS RE CEIVED THIS WEEK, PRICED AT $25 to $SO Oxford Tailors C H. Lane, Manager AT THE CORNER SEVENTH AND ALDER STREETS 1 1 IMfi Edward Seawell, was washed overboard and drowned during a storm off Cape Horn. He was the son of R. C. Medcraft, of the Union Assurance Com pany. ASTORIA HAS HOT DAY Mercury Goes to 81) With Oppressive KHSt Wind. ASTORIA, Or., Aug. 28. (Special.) To day was the warmest of the season thus far. tlie thermometer registering W de grees and the Kast wind made the atmos phere most oppressive. During the 24 hours ending at 5 o'clock this evening the barometer dropped from 2(1:25 to 29:72, but this evening it i rising slowly. SENDS BACK KIDNAPERS Missouri Honors Kcqulsjtion for Mrs. Barclay and Gentry. JGFFHRSO.N CITY. Ansr. 28. Acting Governor Gmelich today honored the re quisition of Governor Stubbs of Kansas for the return of Mrs. Barclay and John W. Gentry to stand trial on the charge of kldnapine MHrian Hlenkley.