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it THE- OREGON ' DAILY i ; : - - - . ; . ' ' .... . THE WEATHER - Tir tonight and Tom : day; warmer Tuesday; northerly winds, p 4:00 .-.O'clock' ..Edition v JOURNAL VOE. I. NO. 138. NO REPLY Manager Flanders Has Not Answered Mayor PIL TANK PROBLEM His Honor Says the Public's Fear Is Largely Inuginary-Rume-Iia's Proposition. Mayor Williams has not yet received a reply to bia letter to Manager Flanders, ef the Standard Oil Company, requesting a specula atatement of . the company's Intentions, desires and requirements in ease the Council should grant the fran chise asked for. The Council will meet on' Wednesday, ' when the matter will come up for hear ing, and already It is known that large s "delegations from Alblna will be present to protest against the proposed loca tion on Vancouver avenue. A delegation of women will be among them. The peo pp of that neighborhood have worked themselves up to a high pitch of ex citement, and all sorts of lamentations are heard. Some imagine that the tanks will spread disease, - others that prop erty values will be annihilated, and oth- . ers tha-t some day the dome of heaven will be shattered by an explosion hat Will put the. efforts of Mount Pelee to shame. They expect to see the names hoot up to the toes of the gentleman who rides upon the moon. "This fear of the tanks is largely imag ination," Mayor Williams said this morn ing, "but so long as it exists I suppose that we shall have to take cognizance of it. The location of the tanks any- . where else would, I suppo'dl, depress val ues for a time, but this feeling of fear would soon wear away. But these tanks must bo located somewhere) and 'we hall not find, any settled district that wants them. So, if, therefore, the Coun cil councludes not to hurt the feelings of anyone, we will simply have to close the doors not only to the Standard but to the other two oil companies tioyt seeking locations here. To my mind the Alblna people are unnecessarily alarm ed. The proposed location of the tanks, It seems to me, would be not only not detrimental to the neighborhood, but rather a benefit, and the neatly construct d and nicely painted tanks . would be more ornamental, surely, than the piles f garbage now being deposited in the gulch. "It Is a question In my mind, any way, if the Council has authority to force the Standard to remove from its present location. Mr. Flanders informs me that the company acquired Its right of location from the East Portland City Council, prior to consolidation, and if this be a tact It Is doubtful if the pres ent city can compel abondonment of the location without recompensing the company for its outlay and damages it inay sustain in consequence." Councilman Rumelln, autnor of an or dinance regulating the storage of oil, which will be considered "by the Council Wednessday, says he favors drawing , a dead line within which, no' oUvCompanyl shall be permitted to locate. Mr. Rume lln favors bunching the , companies en the west side of the river, north of the mills and factories and O. R. N. ship yard, but this ' would work a virtual ON THfc CREST OF THE WAVES Of progress. Our latest importations bring us just a little ahead of everybody see these nobby con ceits in FINE NECKWEAR, just arrived. The newest COLLAR. SHAPES, just out. Express lots of new pattern SHIRTS, and corded and figured WAISTCOATS. 'tOnry Cood Goods Only M. SIGH EL MEN'S PURSISHER and HATTER IS WEATHER Fair Tonight and northerly winds. CIRCUS Crowds bent on pleasure should not be " forgetful of providing for their wants -while in the city. When passing the store, ' drop In to renew the Hat, Shirts, Underwear, iNecktie, Socks, or any other article of furnishing that youjieed. Yon can save circus day expenses hy baying here. HENRY J. n GENT8' FURNISHER , Sol Agent xor in II 4 It THIRD STREET. : L3f O confiscation of - the - Standard's present plant. '.. ; tr i 'Meanwhile the excited ones of Alblna refuse to. be. comforted, flhey have a notion 'that they are to be the subjects of Imposition, ana will resent this with all of their united strength. CLOSINGSCENES. Supreme Tribunal Is in Session--Rathbone Sisters Adjourn Tonight, t (Seripps-McRae News Association.) SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 11-The Pyth ian supreme tribunal is today considering the establishment Of a big sanitarium at Hot Springs, Ark. but no decision has been reached. Ms , will probably adjourn Wednesday night. The Rathbone Sisters installed its officers and will adjourn to day. The visitors are enjoying excursions on the bay and to' places of interest. NOT SURE. (Sorlpps-MaRao News Association.) DETROIT, Aug. lS.-Qeneral Alger may hot -be a1 .candidate for United States Senator after all. He said today he had decided to consider the matter for a few days longer before arriving at a determination. He stated last week he would announce his candidacy today. SCHWAB Wants to Recruit His Health Suffers From Too Much' Salary (Sorlpps-McRae News Association.) PITTSBURG. Aug. 18.-A Loretto dis patch confirms the report that Schwab will retire from the steel corporation and all active business to recruit his health. None but members of the family are al lowed to talk with him. ... A.;i1'VB!RT SICK MAN. 'MTTSBURQ, Aug. 18.-U Is reported that . saflyrapeHienri of Schwab from the presidency of the steel corporation cannot be confirmed here, but It Is ac cepted as a act, Carnegie officials know nothing of It. but Schwab Is known to be a very sick man. His ailment Is said to be of a mental rather than of a physical nature. FIFTEEN YEARS. DETROIT, Aug. 18. Frank Andrews, president of the wrecked City Savings bank, wa today sentenced to IS years' hard labor for misappropriating the bank's funds. THE FAIR ESTATE. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 18 Prellmln arysactlon in the estate of the late Mr. andTlrs. Charles Fair was called before Judge Cook today and was continued till tomorrow. Reasonable Prices." 288 Washington Street, PORTLAND, OREGON. Sole Agent forth Jameson Hat Tuesday; Warmer Tuesday; v s r DAY fe,, WHITE AND HATTER. mil n junu uaivi Bet. Moral san and TamhiiL 9 iii RETIRES Ol .CJH PORTBAKD, OREGON, MONDAY EVENING INSIDE HISTORY OF ONE FOREST RESERVE How the Game Is Grafters of WHICH MAY APPLY WELL IN EASTERN OREGON Washington People Knew of the Proposed Reserve Before a Whisper of it Reached the Denizens of the West (Journal Special Service.) WASHINGTON, Aug. 18. Few well in formed people anticipate that the pro posed forest reserve In the Appalachian Mountains in Eastern Tennessee will be defeated at the coming session of Con gress. Yet, too, few well-informed peo ple do not know that there are going to be abuses connected therewith that should be full warrant for putting a quietus on the plans of those who are scheming for the setting aside of the reserve. It seems to be impossible to apply the excellent principle of the res ervation of forest lands, for the preser vation of timber, and the conservation cf ows to prevent drouths and floods. without the Injection of corruption' Into the administration of the affair. s6mE INSIDE INFORMATION. Triur correspondent has been placed in possession of Information that comes from authoritative sources, and that proves that there are plans connected with the Appalachian forest reserve the" execution of which will not be creditable to those who are In places of authority. The bald, plain truth is that already lum bermen are organised to go Into the Ap LAST DAY F0RV0TES Qrmval Queen, Witt Ik Decided on Thfyii Evening ;..0 Much interest is being manifested today In the voting for Carnival Queen and the count between Misses Douglas and Wal ton has been very close, the friends of etch candidate declaring that she must be the winner, but ot course nothing can be known how the final count will likely result, as many votes are being held back and it is not known who holds them. The result of yesterday's count is as follows: Miss Grace Walton 4290 Miss May belle Douglas 3348 Miss Sadie Rldgeway 1178 Miss Carrie Burgoyne 859 Today's count at 10 o'clock is as fol lows: Miss Maybelle Douglas 4396 Miss Grace Walton 432S Miss Sadie Rldgeway 1178 Hiss Carrie Burgoyne 960 The count at 12 o'clock stood: Mlas Maybelle' Douglas 4520 Miss Grace Walton ........4475 Miss Sadie Rldgeway 1178 Miss Carrie Burgoyne 9C0 The count at 2 o'clock stood: Miss Grace Walton 4533 Miss Maybelle Douglas 4628 Miss Sadie Rldgeway ....1180 Miss Carrie Burgoyne 962 Just two more counts of the votes will be taken this afternoon, one at 6 and the final count at 6 o'clock. Two more applications from persons who wish to take advantage of wedding day at the carnival were received today. COUNSELMAN IS ARRESTED Held Under One Thousand Dollars Bonds on Charge of Accessory After Fact. CHICAGO, Aug. 18. Edward, Counsel- man, w m. jaannoun s cnum. was tooay held In bonds of $1000 on the charge of being an accessory after the fact in the murder of Minnie Mitchell and Bartho lin's mother. The witnesses swore that after Mrs. Bartholin's murder. Counsel man admitted he had valuable informa tion and that they saw Counselm&n with Bartholin several days after Minnie Mitchell was supposed to nave been mur dered. ; The police now 'believe, Bartholin UT in hiding In the city and that CoujsW ntaa knows his of wh hunts. Worked fin the Sunny South by the Behind the Inside Information palachian Mountains to secure every foot ot available 'timber In the area to be Included In -the reserve. They are Just now at work,' and when the reserve shall , have been set aside there will not be one acre of forest oh which merchant able timber stands that will be untaken. HOW . THEY DO IT. Not only this,, bit the schemers will take valueless lands, and when the re serve has been set SslJe they will receive forest reserve script therefor. . ' This is the way the schemers are work ing: They go to the Ignorant people if J that region aiid buy up their rights at nominal figures,- and await the setting aside of the reserve. Or, in other cases, they get hold of the lands from the Gov ernment, and then when the reserve has been withdrawn from entry and taken bv Lthe Government for a reserve, they will be entitled to have issued to them forest reserve scrip in lieu of their land the Government has taken from them. ,11 INFORM ANT. ' Some, people will "doubt the reliability of these allegations, but let it be un derstood that the " man. who tnlrf me is a son of one of the lumbermen who Is In the deal, arid .that he knows accu rately What are the plans in this con WAITING RESULTS. .,! .' (Scrirps-McRae'K&ws Association.) DURTEA, Pa., Aug. I8.-N0 attempt was made this morning to resmue work at the Warnke washery and nothing will probably be done.hi that direction pending the result of the hearing at Wllkesbarre of the coal and Iron police men and armed workmen who engaged In last week's riot. It is reported this morning that a number of, Lithuanians and Slavs 'have formed a plot to dyne mite the breakers .when the work -1 re sumed. SUPPLIES GUT IN TWO (Scripps-McRae News Association.) NEW YORK. Aug. 48. Formal notices was served by the coal dealers to tho owners and agents of apartment houses throughout the city that they will be given only half their regular supply of coal this winter unless tho strike Is set tled, f A WRECK (Scrlpps-McRae News Association.) MUSCATINE, Iowa, Aug. 18.-The bag gage, mall and express and two ciiair cars of the El Paso limited on the Rock Isllnd were ditched by a washout near Letts this morning. A number of pass engers were seriously injured. BI(r TIDAL WAVE Failed to Materialize at Atlantic City, but Caused Panic. ATLANTIC CITY, Aug. lg.-Thousands of people are here today awaiting the arrival of the great tidal wave that was predicted would sweep this city from the fact of the earth. The resorts were astir early, and thers were many anx ious glances cast out to sea, but the ocean Is calm and the' sky clear. A great scare occurred in the negro quar ter -about noon when some one started the report that the wave was supposed to be approaching the city. The older residents fell on their knees and prayers and hymns were sent heavenward. Tho tidal wave talk caused thousands to leave the city today. - The great beach did not contain as many bathers today, and the hotel keep ers had much difficulty in Inducing their help to remain. There Were many de sertions, especially among the colored servants reported. The presence of Chief Weather Bureau Willis Moore, who rid CUled the tidal wave story, did much to relieve the situation. -, ROBBED THE ELKS. 11 1 , ' Burglars effected ma entrance into the Elks- Carnival headquarters on Seventh and Stark streets last night and robbed the cash box of in coin and $ worth Of poetave' stamoaj .;.,' :h'-:'" - , AUGUST 18 1902. It Some nection. Furthermore, there are plenty of peo ple here who are acquainted with theso details, and It Is alleged that there are few forest reservations In the setting aside of which have not been Just such abuses. The officials are accustomed, and have been under all Administrations, to give tips to their friends, or, In some Instances, they decide upon the setting aside only upon the solicitation of certain interested parties. THE EASTERN OKEG.ON RESERVE. Regarding the Eastern Oregon forest reserve, little Is known here and little Interest la taken. In fact, these ..matters into which enter questions of doubtful propriety are so common that they must touch vast Interests to attract general attention. Few .people here pay heed to the Concerns of the district affected by the proposed reserve in Eastern Oregon. Tet there are some who know of It. and there Is comment among those who are acquainted with the region Involved. In quiry 'reveals that the proposition to set It aside was broached here before given out to the people of Oregon. To what ex tent it was made public, or who are those who profited, is not told in the capital city. REVIEW IN SOLENT Aa Rainy Day, but the Program Was Carried Out as Intended (Sorlpps-McRae News Association.) PORTSMOUTH. Aug. 18.-L'nder un favorablew.weather conditions which at one time threatened to compel Its post ponement; the King today held a review of naval maneuvers In the Solent. In .the morning the gale was blowing but towards noon It cleared somewhat, and the King decided to carry out the original nrosram. A line rain fell during th'j maneuvers, and flans and bunting on the ships hung limp. Ships in the fleet were those which took part In the Saturday review. SQUADRON (Scrlpps-McRae News Association.) GLOUCESTER, Mass.. Aug. 18. The North Atlantic squadron at Rockportt, having assembled there to await orders to proceed to New York to engage in the mimic war, the preparations for which have been In progress for a month, is likely to sail at any minute, but may remain until after the Maine makes her trial rurt Thursday. LAST CALL (Scrlpps-McRae News Association.) WILKES&ARRE, Pa., Aug. 18.-Prei- dent Mitchell, according to a story cur rent here this morning Is to leave here immediately on his return from the West for New York, where he will seo Pierpont Morgan and solicit his aid in bringing about a settlement ot the an thracite strike. This move of Mitchell wiy exhaust every possible effort on his part to secure a settlement by arbitra tion or conciliation. WHEAT MARKET. ' (Sorlpps-McRae News Association.) SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. it-Wheat Closed 112H- CRICAGO, Aug. 18.-Wheat, 7O08V4c ' CUDAHY SELLS. -r . (Sorlpps-McRae News Association.! OMAHA, Aug. 18. Prominent South Omaha packing men say the Cudahys have sold their packing interests to the Pnrtcar Trust for B. 00.000. -, ; i ; V. THE REAL THING Pike Davis From Pike County Is to the Manner Born. Proprietor pjke" Davis, of the Carni val country store, says ho Is making every preparation to havo tho country store the most fascinating attraction on the grounds. ' "Tou see, I came from Pike County, Missouri, a number of years ago when there were many typical coun try stores, in that section, and .!have a pretty good idea of what they look like. Plain rough counters made out of hewn timber, a delapldated stove in the center of the room, an old wooden 'box for a spittoon, four o five chairs much in need of repair placed in a circle around the stove, a pet cat asleep on the coun ier ana a couple ot worthless dogs are some of the most Important features of the country store. Several prominent so ciety ladies of Portland, fitted out with the famous cork screw curls and short petticoats will make themselves popu larly, known around this interesting place of business. A much whittled bench and a, not entirely odorless coon skin will.be among the display on the outside of the store. "Oh! We will havo everything necessary to make this a true likeness of the real thing. Crackers and cheese will be in evidence, and the old corn cob pipe will be at a premium. In .connection with the Btore, there will of course be a country post offlce,'nd It is not hard to Imagine what a rural feature this will be when one thinks of the rustic postmis tress endeavoring to flirt with all ths letter-expectant youths." AUTHOR IS DEAD Wrote Work on Deter mination of Sex His Theories Not Proven (Scrlpps-McRae News Association.) Vienna, Aug. 18. Prof. Schneck, the distinguished embryologlst and author of the determination of sex, died today at Schwannberg. Syria. Bchenck's work in which he claimed the sex of children could ba fixed at will by the mother un dergoing a course of treatment before the child's birth, created considerable of a stir In medical circles when it first ap peared several years age. A Tiumber of persons, among them the Csarina of Russia, are reported to have taken treat ment. In some cases it Was reported the treatment had been effectual, but In thut of the Csarina, if she underwent the treatment, it was without result. THE FIRST PILE Hume Commences Building New Sawmill at Astoria. (Scrlpps-McRae News Association.) ASTORIA. Aug. 13. More than a hun dred or the leading citizens went to the upper end of the town this morning to witness the ceremonies of driving the first pile for the Tongue. Point Milling Company. The plant will cost $160,000, with a capacity of 125,000 feet of lum ber every ten hours. Tho owner, G. W. Hume, did the first' salmon canning In the Columbia river in 1866. Woodard, Clarke Co. WHEN TELEPHONING US. CALL Exclfomge fl 1 We have 10 receiving phones, and with oqr free uniformed messengers, supplemented by the three regular messenger services, your orders receive prompt and careful attention ........ FRENCH ICE CREAM. Sixth sad Alder Su. 1m, T Wiring and Electrical Supplies 'If you can't come down town today, go to the telephone and call us, Main 122, and we'll come to you and repair your house-wiring, electric bells.. Everything in order when you : return from the seashore or country. ' Experienced, trust worthy workmen. ,- All kinds electrical apparatus supplied. an PRICE FIVE CENTS." TRACY Governor Gear's Ideas About Rewards SHOULD BE DIVIDED Ampng Creston Party and Goldfinch Mrs. Waggoner Should J Get Half Merrill Rewad. V (Journal Special Service.) v SALEM, Aug. 18. In response to s) question as to his position on the convict r wards and the developments in the case Governor Oeer today said there were no new developments and that no claims hadV been filed for capturing Tracy outside ot the Creston party. Speaking; of the pajr ment of rewards, the Governor said; "The Governor of Oregon has nothing to So with offering or paying rewards foe escaped convicts; my opinion is, how ever, that Mrs. Waggoner should be palol perhaps one-half of the Merrill reward, ami that the Tracy reward should be din vlded equally between the five men who. actually captured him, and the boy Gold' finch." HE WANT8 THE GUN. SALEM, Aug. 18. Governor T. T. Geei is in receipt of a letter from Dr. E. C Lanter, of Creston, Wash.',' one of the . 1 . . .. rm. j-u yjaav ilia 1- cayiuiw llHCJf, iUf wwbvr states that he was the first mam to react Tracy's dead body, and, he took the 43-. caliber Colt's revolver out of the dead; outlaw's hand. He wishes to secure the revolver, scabbard and belt, and keep them as mementos of the chase and cap-: true, and asks the Governor for an order on Sheriff Gardener, of Lincoln County, who now has those articles In his DOS', session. The Governor will probably glve Dr. Lanter the desired order for the weapon and accoutrements. ' BOERS WELCOME Received Everywhere With Hearty! Cheers and Big Crowds. . (Soripps-McRae News Association.) LONDON, Aug. 18. The Enthusiasm displayed by London crowds when the Boer generals appeared is undiminished. Despite rain hundreds gathered around the hotels where the generals are stop-. ping this morning. When Delarey ap peared at the window the crowd cheer ed heartily. Later Botha went out for a drive, and was given .a great ovation. Steamship Coys Batavler left ' Black -wall with the generals aboard this even, ing. A great crowd bid them farewell. EAGAN- DENIES Says There Is No Truth in Story of Challenge. (Soripps-McRae NeWs Association.) WASHINGTON, Aug. 18. A persona denial from ex-Quartermaster General Eagen of the stories that he had chal lenged W. P. Harlow to fight a duel la Sonora, Mexico, is printed her today. He says there is not a word of truth in the whole story. FRENCH WATER ICE Established 1867.