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    TIIE OIlEGOtf DAILTl" JOURNAL, PORTLAND. MONDAY EVENING, JULY 0, 1003.
OVERNIGHT ENTRIES
CALAMITY OVERTAKES
PLEASURE SEEKERS
WOULD END HIS FAIR DIRECTORS
Woodard, Clarke & Company
LIFE BY POISON IRE SELECTED
BEATTLB. July 8 Ths ereralgbi estries far
Tuesday's races ,at The Madows track are as
follows I ' .
First race, tSi fur Ion , sailing, f year-olds
J-
Largest Retail and WholaMlaDrug Store In America
ana an: ,. ,
.'Si-."
:Dam Breaks and Carries Death and Destruction
to 50 People Who Are Enjoying Sunday in
Beautiful Park Near Greenburg, Pa
(Journal Special Service.)
onEENSBrRO. Pa.. July 6. This
, morning broke clear and bright over the
scene of death and destruction caused
.yesterday afternoon by the breaking of
..the Oak ford Park dam. at a time when
V ' the pleasure resort wi rilled with people
t enjoying a Sabbath outing. It la now
eatlmated that nearly SO live were lost
between here and the town of Jeannette.
The place where the awful disaster
occurred ia Oakford I'ark. three mllea
from Greensburg and one mile from
' Jeannette. ' It waa conaldered the pret
'tleat park between Altoona and l'ltta-
bnrg. The Pittsburg, Oreensburg A Me-
Keesport Electric Railway Company laid
the reaort out and every feature of the
r metropolitan- park waa Incorporated In
(, Ita beauty. Hundred! were In the habit
of vialtlng Oakford every aummer day,
'and on Sunday the rrowda are immenae.
The park Ilea In a ravine beside Hruah
i 'Creek, a amall. ahallow atream. A high
embankment kept the creek In Ita courae.
An artificial lake had- been built above
the park proper, and. to hold the 20
arrea of water an Immenae wall of atone
-had been constructed.
Teaterday there were fully 1.000 people
- at the park owing to the beautiful char
acter of the day. About J o'clock In the
afternoon a light rain aprung up which
k Increased Into a general downpour. The
merrymakera aought ahelter In the
bulldlnga covering the theatre, restaur
ant, merry-go-rounds, etc.
' v An electric atorm of the greatest vio
lence followed the general rain, while
flashes of lightning and roara of thun-
Pder were going on without, the people,
, sheltered from the storm'a fury, be
lieved themselves safe.
. At 4 o'clock In the' afternoon James
, i McOrath, manager of the park, Inspected
'.the dam which held the lake, and at
, once determined that the Uvea of thoae
; In the park were In danger. He sum
moned all the attaches of the park and
ordered that the people be notified tp
leave at once. Many refuaed to heed the
advice and had to be forcibly driven
from their ahelter. Thoae who left
early were saved, but others who lin
gered rather than face the aevere atorm
were lost.
At 4:30 o'clock In tho afternoon the
creek hod become so swollen that four
Inches of water beican flowing over the
400 feet of embtinkment which lined
the park. A half-hour afterwarda tli
dam which had held buck the waters o
the artificial lako broke, and with a ma
rush a wall of water 25 feet high swept
down the rnvlno und valley below, car
rylng everything before it. Frantic
men. women and little children endeav
ored to earape. Many of the belated
ones were drowned or else were killed
In the Jnm of debris that rode on the
crest of the torrent.
A streetcar standing at the little sta
tlon about ready to leave for Jeannette
waa hurled from Is track and the unfor
tunate people who were passengers were
carried to their deaths In the maa
waters.
A dispatch from Irwin, a town further
tin Brush Creek, states that the little
atream waa suddenly swollen by a ter
rifle cloudburst that happened two mllea
above Irwin ahortly arter 3 o'clock la
tae afternoon. At 2 o'clock todny the
& - . , ' , . i ,
numoer or aeau is noi anuwn, uui u i
estimated that no less than 60 persons
lost their lives.
The first-discovery this morning waa
the body of an Infant lodged In the
driftwood west. of Irwin.
The damage at Manor will exceed
$260,000. The Pennsylvania mine Is
flooded and damaged so that It will not
be ready for operation before a month,
Burrell, west of Jeannette. Is under
water. Many buildings. Including the
Thomaa Hotel, are washed away.
.
F. H. Tavlor Telenhones the Stockholders of Lewis and
n il i . ii i -i x . oi.j. r m.i TL1-.
rouce inai ne inienas.io war oorporauun iviei 1 1115
Commit Suicide and at Once
Swallows Aconite,
Morning and Elected Board
Four New Members,
firHLEY CAN'T
LEAVE COUNTRY
Federal Officers Keep Close
1 rack ot Him and Miss Ware,
the Alleged Timber Lana
Frauds.
The Two May Be Extradited
from Almost Any Spot on the
Globe McKinley's Attorney
i Says He Will Return.
':., While the United States officials say
bey. have not kept any close track of
-Hhb movements of Horace G. McKlnley
and alls Marie Ware, they declared this
morning that they could reach .either
' one of the two defendants In the timber
: ' fraud cares within an hour's time,
"Ve know just where to reach them,"
said a federal official In response to a
.question.
Then you must have secret service
men on the track," waa returned.
"No, we hare not. We know we can
; get them at any. time and we do not re-
' outre the service of the secret men.
"But If they should cross to Mexico?"
; "V.'e can extradite .them. No part of
the world Is safe for such fugitives."
Several safety apots where extradition
treaties are not effective were pointed
out to the government agent, .but at each
suggestion he simply winked and Inti
mated 'that neither McKlnley nor Miss
'Ware would ever rbach one. of those
1 places.
"They can never get out Of this coun
try, that is, not If we know It," he de
clared. McKinley's attorneys say he has no
wish to leave the country. L. H. Tarp
ley of O'Day & Tarpley, who represent
him, any that he. will return to Port
' land within two weeks and will face the
, charges against him. Mr. Tarpley is
now preparing a suit for McKtnley
against Clyde Lloyd and he said he
would file the papers In a few days.
The timber land cruiser, he said, was
called to Denver on business on Thurs
day, and before leaving he told his
friends of his destination. Of Miss
Ware he knew nothing. At Miss Ware'a
hotel It -waa learned that she had left
for Eugene a week before her departure
for Denver, ostensibly for a visit to her
family. Mr. Tarpley s brother. Dan W.
Tarpley. is an attorney and a bonds
man for Miss Ware, but he is out of the
city today and his opinion as to her
mysterious trip with McKlnley to Den
ver could not be ascertained.
The city under upfc"loi'isclrcu instances.
THE EMPIRE
The Empire Theatre will present Its
new bill for the week tonight. The
management announcea many clever
performers on the program, and It
would seem that. the Empire will take
no backward steps. Featured as 'head
lines are the muBical grotesque, Del
phlno & Delmora. This duo with the
uncanny names have not previously ap
peared in Portland, and their act Is re
plete with .novelties, harmony and hi'
larlty. Many original electrical effects
will be Introduced and altogether the act
Is well entitled to the place of honor on
any program.
Devaney and Allen, the knock-about
comedlana, are a pair of black-face ar
tists whose work Is most amusing. They
will be lded In their laudable task of
making! the Empire audiences gay by
eucn run apeclallsta aa Woodford and
Marlboro: Mexlas and Mexlas, the clown
and his dog, and many others. Arthur
Hahn. the great Australian basso pro
fund o, has been retained for another
week, as have the famous brothers
Budd, the laughable gymnasts. This
week will be the last opportunity to see
Raymond and Clark, the care-banjshers
from Weber and Fields In New York.
Prompt Action of Physician
Saves Him, but He bays He
Will Carry Out His Plan-
Has Been Despondent.
F. II. Taylor, the junior member of
the building contracting firm of Young
ferdor A Taylor, residing at 110 Cor-
i bett street, attempted to end his life
shortly after mUlnlght by swallowing
the contents of a bottle of aconite, after
notifying the police by telephone that
his body would be found at his home.
Htandlng on the threshold of his
home this morning, the would-be suicide
discussed the question of life and death
with as little concern as though he
were talking politics.
Taylor frankly told every detail of
the desperate attempt to end his life,
and alao declared that 'he would yet do
so. Patrolman Connors was dispatched
shortly after midnight, end with Dr.
Koth arrived quickly. The , would-be
suicide was prostrate on the bed, but
Secretary Reed's Report Shows
HealtHy Condition-work un
GrouncVSaid to Be Progress
ing Rapidly,
The shareholders of the Lewis and
Olark Exposition corporation met at the
1806 Fair headquarters this morning
and elected 25 directors for the ensuing
year. With the exception of four, the
old Board of Directors will remain the
same as it was during the past year.
The dove of peace hovered over the
meeting, there being not one discord to
the- whole proceedings, and the gather
Ing adjourned before several of the
stockholders who had started for the
hendauarters arrived.
The meeting was called to order by
Acting President H. W. Scott, at 10:15
m. Secretary Heed read the call,
after which Mr. Scott delivered a short
address. He paid a beautiful tribute to
the memory of the late h. w. comet t.
and said "that It was through him that
K mrocs 1H Aside. ............. lot
Kk-kunibob louUudse Vapioa ......Ha)
Ksp ...luSIKI iblhuabus ...,..1U
Vines ...lotlUeorae iHwl .....108
Firsts Maid 1 OS Cuts 100
Becona race, V4 tar Ion f, selling, a-year-oMs
Midway JOT
Had cross Nurse... KIT
Maude Brown ....loo
.JMITW .,
MeUlkatla
1US
10T
110
touts ate luTl lUelgsed 107
Tblra race, B furlongs, selling, i-year-olds;
Tamm ...114 Prestolua 4,. ...... .10
Judge Voorbies ,.,.K I A It a Q ,,104
' ..KWIMerwao - Ill
CUvoeo ..114UUdri Belle ,....!
Conger '..HljMoTW lot
Fourth race. 1 1-lfl mile, selling. 4-rear-olds
ana sp: ,
Kedwsld lOUVssslle MA
Homage HWITostt lol
Venn 1021 HhellnwUDt ....108
B leased vsmosei ,. ST I
Fifth race, 6 furlongs, selling, e-rear-elds
ana sp:
Arthur RT loSI Msefleeknos
Koltslr loTl flt. Phlliopln
Rsplrsauo ..IOTI Filibuster .
Iktra I ......,., tft ftorondos . .
lions Flsbermaa ...I11A Tourist II .
Nsnon WT
Mixta race, 4 furlongs, selling, -yar-elds
sna up:
Oscar Tolls ...... ,112IMornfn ...108
Assessment 10uQuMaudr Its)
Knsrk KWIMsJor Hooker 108
The Singer ,.1( Myrtle H 107
Miss Vera IOTI Bailie Goodwin .,..107
Burdoe ,.108
Indications Weather cloudy, track heavy,
HOPPER CASE IS
the poison had not yet done Ita dy thr re.0iv waa taken to form this cor-
wora. anu an emeuc prumiiu fi"'"'
soon brought him bnck from the grasp
of the Ansel of Death.
"I drank the poison with the full In
tention of dying,'' said Taylor, "and nad
not the oollce arrived too quickly, I
should have gained my purpoae."
"Do you regret your rash act?" was
asked.
Reeret It! No: I rather regret I
wan thwarted In my Durpose."
Kaclng the Interviewer squsrely. and
with arlm determination written on
every feature or hla race, layior con
tinued: "They foiled me this time, but,
by heaven, this morning I have . the
same craving, the same determination
to 'ahuffle off this mortal coll' that I had
last nls-ht. and and "
'Surely you would not again attempt
to take your life? suggested the inter
viewer.
poratlon. and to celebrate this first cen
tennial Of the expedition of Lewis and
Clark across the continent to the Paclflo
Ocean."
The acting president stated that the
work upon the grounds is progressing
rapidly under the able direction or supt.
Oscar Huber. The stockholders were
urged to visit the grounds now and then
to watch Its development and transfor
mation. About 120 men and 60 horses,
with necessary Implements, are at pres
ent employed In the work. It Is thought
that within three months the ground
111 be ready for the buildings. The
plans of Mr. Olmsted are being fol
lowed out with certain modifications
said to be conducive to economic results.
The attention of those present was
called to the fact that the State 1901
Fair Commission was now ready for co
operation with the directors of the cor-
BEFORE
COURTS
Twenty xeaxs 01 xonure. r.,in In sne.klnir of the financial
uuuBijr anu iiv.li., -nn(ttlm
INDIA WANTS MONEY
(Journal Special Service.)
IX5NDON, July 6. It was announced
in the itouse of Commons today that
Iudir has Invited tenders for a loan of
$6,600,000.
NEW BRICK BUILDING
The Baggage and Omnibus Transfer
Company. took out a, permit today to
construct a new three-story brick build
ing at Sixth and Oak streets. The cost
will aggregate 20,00 and the archl
Mr. Tarpley denies that McKlnley leftltect's plans provide Jpr a .commodious.
Turning about cau
the door that opened Into the kitchen
where his wife waa busy at work. Tay
lor turned, and with his hand uplifted
dramatically, said In passionate tones:
No living soul knows what I have suf
fered the past 20 years. There are
private reasons why I cannot longer en
dure my existence."
Widely-Known Xaa.
Taylor la one of the most widely
known men In Portland. He has lived
in various sections of. the city for 11
years, and has resided at his present ad
dress three years. At present he is a
member of the firm of Youngferdor &
Taylor, building contractors.
"I carry a card in local No. 28, Struc-
ural Iron Workera of America, said
Taylor, "but while engaged In business.
am not allowed to work. I have had
some trouble with both the Carpenters'
nion and the Master Builders, and
since I went Into business for myself
have 'not 'made expenses. This preyed
on my mind, and has augmented my
other trouble. I have already served
wo terms as recording secretary of my
union, and have been elected to the same
position again. I belong to the Wood
men and Redmen Lodges, and have held
office in both."
Prior to entering business for him
self last January, Tsglor was employed
by the City ft Suburban Railway Com
pany as bridge construction foreman,
at a salary of 1125 per month. Before
entering the service of the railway com
pany, Taylor was employed by the O.
TL & N. Co.. and this morning stated
that he "had done everything from lay
ing ties to running a train.
Taylor claims to have studied medi
cine, and to hold certificates to practice
in three states. He la 45 years old. He
was born In New York, but declined to
give any of hla history prior to coming
to Portland. He said he has no relatives
west of the Rock Mountains. His home
in South Portland Is not a palace by
any means, but Is neat and exceedingly
tidy. Taylor has been drinking heavily
for four days. He said this morning
that he had contemplated suicide for
several years, and ,that he determined
last Friday night to take the fatal step.
He turned over his receipt book to his
partner, and arranged all his business
affairs for death.
structure with all modern conveniences
Ladles' and Gents
Bathing Suits for Rent
Reasonable Family Ratos,
Fine View of the Ocean.
Excellent Cuisine.
13 55
pit '(1 nfrf. 1 ' mn
THE NEWTON
irxwTojr statiosT.
Sew Improvements Hsw Management
BATES 2.00 FEB DAY.
J. O. Wlckham. Proprietor.
Mrs. W. H. Kenalt. Hostess.
X.02TO BEACH, WASH.
Centrally located with Beautiful Surrou ndlogs. Tine Surf Bathing.
U)e HacRney Cottag'e
SEAVIEW, WASH.
Second stop after leaving Ilwaco.
Fostofflce address, ILWAOO, WASH.
Home Comforts. Excellent Table Board
and a Most Desirable Place for Families.
.Spacious Sitting-room.
McGuire's Hotel
SEASIDE, OREGON
Mrs. O. McGulre, Prop.
Open All the Year 'Round Rates' Reasonable. " '
(This Popular Hotel is new and clean and beautifully located on the Banks of
i the Necanicum. within five minutes' walk of CXATSOP BEAOX.
'The Most Pleasant Seaside Besort oa the Northwest Paclflo Coast.
The New Grimes Hotel
E. M. Grimes,
Proprietor.
Free Bus to, and From Hotel. Rates Furnished on Application '.
CLATSOP BEACH
SEASIDE. OREGON
, Only hotel overlooking the ocean. View
of the sea from nearly every room.
REAL ESTATE
DEALER
S. J. HUBBARD
i ' Cottage for rent and sale. A good cottage to exchange for unimproved
lota In suburbs of Portland- ,
V v a few rara brgalns .in ACREAGB, TIMBER LANDS, CHICKEN
JrVAKClIES, CITT FtlOPEBTT AND SUMMER. COTTAGES. . ..
a, I. wttww awn aiKAsrrnw. owrrmw. .
HAS NOT TIME TO
RUN EXTRA TRAINS
Because of the heavy travel to Seaside
and other Coast resorts that is expected
to begin within a very short time, the
Astoria & Columbia Klver Kaiiroaa
Company has closed Its excursions for
the summer. From now until late in
the fall the travel to and from Seaside
will continue and already people are be-
a-lnnlne- to pass through Fortlana on
their way to the salt water. The of
ntacht-of-jthe line say they WU1 have
their hands full accommodating these.
During the months of May and June
the Astoria & Columbia River Railroad
carried over 6,000 excursionists to and
from Seaside. This number Is far in
excess of last aeason. , The regular
travel thla summer Is expected to be
much larger than ever before.
Seaside is growing In population and
a great many new summer cottages are
being erected. The regular population
of the place is In the neighborhood of
1,000. Last year during the warm
weather the lnhabltanta numbered about
6,000.
MONEY FOR HEPPNER
Although it has been several weeks
since the news of the awful flood at
Heppner was spread throughout the
country, money for the relief of the suf
ferers in the Willow Creek Valley Is still
coming-in to R. L. Sabln. who. Is acting
as secretary ror tne local reiler com
mittee. Mr, Sabln this morning received
tho following subscriptions for this
fund:
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen,
Lodge No. 130, by Journal. $100
Rainier Dramatic- Club SO
Orphla Temple, No. 18, R. S 10
First Christian Church 20
Total $180
conditions of the association, Mr. Scott
said:
Mosey Oa Band.
Of the fund subscribed In Portland,
$320,000 will be available for the pur
poses of the Exposition. We hope to in
crease this amount ana nave engagea
agents to canvass for additional sub
scriptions. Of the sum appropriated by
the state, $400,000 will be available for
the Fair, making a total sum of $720,-
000. This total Is exclusive of the sum
of 150.000 from the state appropriation
for the Exposition at St. Louis, and of
the $100,000 for a permanent Memorial
Building at Portland, to be contributed
In equal parts by this corporation, and
bv the State Commission
Mr. Scott stated that It was mougni
that the United States government
would have an exhibit at the Fair. He
said that the following states had made
appropriations for the local Exposition:
Minnesota. Montana, North uaaota, ai
ifornia. Idaho. Utah. Missouri and Arl
lona. He stated that It was thought
that the Exposition could be opened
clear of all debt. He urged that great
care and study be given to all points of
the work in order to make everything
meet.
fiecretarv Henrv E. Reed read his an
nual reDort. which shows that 40,635.7
shares have been taken. The receipts
of the corporation have been $192,012.84,
and the disbursements, $,I91.70, leav
ing a balance on hand of I153.81&.47.
Of the first assessment, $96.21,70 has
been paid, and of the second assessment
$86,64f.96 Is reported as in.
The Directors Are Elected.
The chief feature of the meeting be-
ins the election of directors. P. L. wn
Its moved that the old board, with the
exception of J. C. Cooper, who has
moved out of the state, and himself, be
th. now niwi he
ic-victieu, miu - f
also selected. W. L. Boise moved that
the rules be suspended and that the sec
retary cast the vote for the directors
nominated. The motion was carried,
and the following board Of directors
elected:
J. C. At ns worth. George W. Bates, A.
Bush. J. M. Church, A. H. Devers.
Samuel Connell. F. Dresser, William D.
Fenton. I. N. Flelschner, Leo Friede,
Charles E. Ladd. Rufus Mkllory, A. L.
Mills. John F. O'Shea, James H. Raley,
George W. Riddle H. W. Scott, B. Van
Dusen, Paul Wesslnger, William D.
Wheelwright. Adolph Wolfe, K. A. J.
Mackenzie. Robert Livingstone. W. W.
Cotton and - II. -I Corbett. The 4ast
four named are the new members.
VICTORIA, B. C, July I. -The cele
brated action taken by Edna Wallaoe
Hopper, the actress, against Hon.
Jamea Dunsmulr to break the will of
the late Alex. Dunsmulr and recover
ber mother's share of the latter's
wealth. Is before the courts here today.
Edna Wallace Hopper Is the daughter
of the late Alex. Dunsmulr by a
forniar marriage. The contention Is that
James Dunsmulr used undue Influence
with his brother and had the latter's
wealth willed to him and that later he
also used undue Influence with Mrs.
Dunsmulr to have an agreement entered
Into by which siie gave up all claims
to the estate In consideration of $25,-
000 a year.
Today the full court of British Co
lumbla decided that the actions were
such as to be heard before a Judge with
out a jury In opposition to a previous
order of Judge Walker. The case
comes tip tomorrow. Millions or dol
lars are involved In the case and the
best consul has been retained. Judge
Coyne of New York is representing the
actress. 1
KILL DISEASE GERMS
BY USINQ
Calvert's Sanitary
, :Y: J
Fluid
IN DAMP, CELLARS, BASE
MENTS AND ROOMS..
sees
f -
This preparation is used aU over the world, by health
boards, quarantine stations, hospitals and sanitoriums.
IT IS POSITIVE AtfD VOID
OF DISAGREEABLE; ODOR ,
Price, Pint 25c; Quart 40c
! CLEAN-UP SALE
LAW IS SAID TO BE
UNCONSTITUTIONAL
Suit to test the validity of the new
sailor boarding-house license law was
begun in the State Circuit Court this
mon.lng by Harry White and William
Smith, proprietors of a sailors home on
the Fast Bide, against S. 31. Mears,
Herbert Holman and Edward Wright,
constituting the State Board of Com
missioners for licensing sailor board
ing houses. District Attorney Manning,
ShoriT Storey and other county, city
and precinct officers, who are affected
by the stattite. The claim of the plain
tiffs Is that they have been conducting
a sailor boarding-house business, and
that under the new law they have been
refused a license. The refusal of the
commissioners to grant such license
will force the plaintiffs out of business,
and to prevent such act they ask for a
restraining order based on several
grounds. First, that the law generally
Is' unconstitutional; second, that it
grants certain privileges and Immuni
ties to citizens; third, that Herbert Hol
man was disqualified from holding office
ac commissioner by reason of having
accepted the office of State Senator. For
these reasons the plaintiffs ask that the
board be ordered to Issue them license
as sailor boarding-house keepers.
MEN'S $15.00 SUITS
$9.75
MEN'S $9.75 SUITS
$7.45
Get yours while we have the size
Great line Men's Golf and Negligee Shirts, each
35c up to $LOO
IT WELL PAY YOU TO TRADE WITH
WELCI
The American
..CLOTHIER.!
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MRS
FOURTH ACCIDENT
WITHIN TWO WEEKS
SAN FRANCISCO, July 6. For the
fourth time In two weeks the North
Bhore Railroad had an accident at noon
today, in which Engineer Frank Hamil
ton was killed. The train was derailed
near Cazadere by a cow.
GHARGED -WITH -THEFT-
BUILDING PERMITS.
To Jmr Abrshamsou. nmntrurt one-torT
dwelling st fVilllnBis and Nellwood; $400.
To Jonninc A Co.. construct onc-itorr brlrk
st Seronth and Alder streets; $6,000.
To B. and O. T. Co.. constrnrt three-starT
brick st Sixth and Oak streets; $20,000.
To M. H. WHsob. construct two-story dwell
ing at East Thirteenth and Bast Alder Streets;
si,uu.
THE SUICIDE IDENTIFIED
The man registering at the Belvedere
Hotel last Friday as K. W. Sewall. and
who committed suicide Saturday as
published in The Journal, has been iden
tified as E. V. Shlck of Seattle. Coro
ner Flnley received word from Seattle
yesterday that Shlck was employed by
the Seattle Electric Company, which fact
accounts for the tools In his possession
at the time he was discovered In his
room with a bullet hole in his right tem
ple. His Seattle friends say that hp
was a victim of rheumatism and that he
became very despondent when 111. Coro
ner Flnley Is now waiting instructions
as to where to ship the body. Shlck was
formerly of Illinois, and the remains
mill ofthfhr crrt therA nr tft Rpattln -fnr In.
torment. The suicide was a single man.
Two
Are
Men Arrested Thla Homlnff
Bald to "stave Stolen Horse
aad Carrlafe.
John F. Murphy and John1 Carroll
were arrested by Captain of Detective
Simmons and Patrolman Isaacson In the
act of trying to sell a horse and buggy
which they had hired in Vancouver Sun
day night, to Kelly, the proprietor of a
livery stable at Fourth and Burnslde
streets, this- morning.
. ireuE is
AT HOME AGAIN
(Journal Special 8ervlee.)
SAN FRANCISCO, July 6. Pretty
Viola Beatrice McCue Is once, more at
hr father's home after ber sad expert
ence In Chicago with an army officer
who t k her away as a happy bride
few days ago. The man she called hus
band for a brief period Is Lieut W. IS.
McCue, who is now under arest at Fort
Sheridan, near Chicago, thought to be
insane.
Mrs. McCue says there Is no question
but the Cincinnati woman was married
by McCue but that her husband had for
gotten all about it.
COULD NOT SWIM
AND LOST HIS LIFE
LOT BATES TO TMS EAST.
The O. B. fc H. Olv.s Long Time Limit
and Stopover.
July 15 and 16 and August 25 and 26,
the O. R. & N. against sells long-time
limit tickets to points in the East, with
stopover privileges. Particulars at city
ticket office, Third and Washington.
The reduced homeseekers' rates, effec
tive February 16. apply via the Denver
Rio Grande. Have your friends come
through Salt Lake City, over the scenlo
line of the world.
Both men were brought to the police
station, and will be charged with theft.
Sunday night they came to J. W. Tllden,
who operates a livery stable In Van
couver, Wash., and hired a rig for the
purpose of taking a drive Into the north
ern part of that city. They drove away
and failed to return. This morning they
arrived at Kelly's stable and offered the
horse and carriage for the small sum of
$75. Becoming suspicious, Kelly noti
fied the police, and the arrest of the
prisoners followed.
The police know nothing of the rec
ords of the two men.
COTTON DUE IN ENGLAND
(Journal Special 8ervlce.)
DOVER, July 6. Admiral Cotton's
squadron arrived off Dover this after
noon. He was greeted with a salute
from all vessels 'In tbe harbor. He Is
due In Portsmouth tomorrow.
(Journal Special Service.)
ASTORIA, Or., July . The com
munity was shocked this morning when
nows reached the city of the drowning
in Nehalem Creek, a branch of the
Kehalem River, of Roscoe O. Cassell
an employe of the First National Bank
of Astoria.
Reports are meagre - but it appear
that Cassell and another young man
named Trescott were ascending the
stream tn a boat. The skiff began leak
ing and waa about1 to swamp when both
men Jumped out.
Cassell, who waa unable to swim, was
carried into the swift current and
drowned. The body Is now being
brought to the city.
The hapless young man was about Z5
years of age and had lived here nearly
all hla life. 'He had worked at the bank
for , e veraiyeara and, .waswell known
and quite popular. His mother resides
here and his father at Roseburg.
SHOT BY DETECTIVE
(Journal Special Service.)
LOUISVILLE, July 6. Master Me
chanic Leeds of the Louisville & Nash
ville. Railway was seriously shot by
Private Detective Worner In the office
of the former this afternoon. Worner
afterward shot himself.
Tourists' Curios
WE carry' tie largest stock of
Japanese and Chinese !
CURIOS
IN THE CITY
Consisting of fine Ivory Carvings,
Bronse and Cloissonie Ware, Chi
nese Ebony Furniture, Silk and
Satin Embroideries, Fine Decorated
Porcelain Ware, Matting, Ruga,
etc., at special prices. TourisU are
cordially invited to call and inspect
our magnificent line of ORIENTAL
CURIOS.
Andrew Kan & Co.
Cor. 4th and Morrison Sts.
F.W.Baltes&Col
PRINTERS
Second and Oak Streets
BOTH PHONES
SLOW ABOUT LICENSES
The business people of Portland ara
little slow this month in securing their
licenses and so far the AamnA t wA
City Hall has been a little slack. Tho
celebration of the Fourth of July dfl
layed matters somewhat and within
day or two it is expected that there will
be a rush for the necessary permits.
I GREAT REMOVALS ALE 1
Rdroroific TKaf Atv "Rfrysit-ie --TVirifV. A11 - "EVro-r-r Tr TVTi-iof "Da Cs14 4.
Once.
Remember, September 1, New Store and New Stock
at 291 MORRISON STREET.
' TOM OVABinBBB TXTUTS.
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Trust Co, 2fi-e-f-I.mUas BuUdlac.
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