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TIP OKEGOX DAILY JOTONAL, PORTLAND, MONDAY EVENING, TEBHTJA1TY' 22, 1904. DEMOCRATS WILL MEET ON APRIL 19 State Convention Will Assemble in Portland '.with 272 Delegates Central Committee v Makes Arrangements for Nomination HONOR MRS. MAY FEREE- "' 1 (I, . '.' :' . ' ' , '" - ti ' '-, 1 ' - . Is '' , .,' HOWE WRECKED ; ON NORTH HEAD OF V TELLS HER SIDE JOB TO NOBLE MEMORY TENDERS PANAMA WASHINGTON Portland will be the meeting place of the Democratic state convention at 10 a. m., Tuesday, April i. ine conven tion -will consist of 272 delegates, on me basis of one delegate for each 175 votes, or major fraction thereof, cast for Gov i crnor Chamberlain Jn 102, and one dele gate at large for each county. These matters -were decided by the Democratic state central- committee, which met at the Imperial hotel at 1:30 ocloek this afternoon. There was a good attendance and a number of promi nent Democrats besides the members of the committee were present. Among these was Governor Chamberlain, whose plause. Hon. A. E. Reames of Roseburg was also present The committee was called to order by the chairman, Sam White, who made a ; brief address, congratulating the mem bers upon the success of the last state campaign and urging the importance of Jiearty and concerted effort In the cam paign now opening. The roll was called by, the secretary. Ft W. Montague, and the committee prooeeded at once to the. . business before It. Fred Holman, representing Benton county, moved that the state convention be held in Portland on Tuesday, April 19. The ' motion was seconded by A. D. Sttllman of Umatilla. A general discus sion followed. D. W. Sears of Polk advocated holding the convention as late ;-' possible and said that if held April 19 there would be time sufficient for fll- ' ing the nominations. Holman' motion, fixing the date as April 19, was then : unanimously adopted. . On motion of T. Oliver of Union, Portland was unanimously selected as the place where the convention ' shall be held. A motion by jOllver of Union rec ommending to the county central com - mlttee that the primaries be held on Saturday, April, 9, brought forth several objections and Holman of Benton thought no recommendation should be made. . "It seems to me to be carrying paternalism a little too far' The mo tion was finally withdrawn. Secretary Montague presented to the committee computations of tb number of delegates In the state convention, one being based upon the ratio of one dele gate to each 160 votes for Governor " Chamberlain iwTatroiheF onr flr toreacb 17 votes. AlexSweek moved that the basis be the : vote cast for Governor Chamber lain, and the motion was adopted. After some discussion the committee ' decided that the apportionment should be In the ratio of one delegate for each ITS 'Votes, with one delegate at large from , each.. county. The representation of the several counties will therefore be as follows: Baker. IS; Benton, 8; Clackamas, 11; Clatsop, If; Columbia, 4; Coos, ; Crook, , 4:. Curry,' ; Douglas, 12; Gilliam, ; . Grant, 6; Harney, .3; Jackson, 10; Josephine, t; Klamath. I; Lake. I; Lane, - 13; Lincoln, 3; Linn, 13; Malheur, 4; Marion, 17; Morrow, 8;'Mulnomah. 43; Polk, 7; 'Sherman, 3; Tillamook. 3; Uma tilla, 13: Union, 11; Wallowa, f; Wasco, 8; Washington, 9; Wheeler, 3; Yam hill. 8. - The apportionment of delegates to the Democratic state conventions of 1900 and 1902 was as follows: 1900. 1902.1 1900. 1902 Kkr : Hentns .... rhirlranu t'lataop ... I olnuibU . fooa 'rank Tarry ..... ImiiisUi ... (.lllUm ... irtnt Harney ... Jai-kMffl ... Jnnephln t " H la mats .. Lake . I, a no 13 141 Man ... IS IT ! Malheur .. ... 4 ... 14 ... 4 ... 3.1 ... T ... 3 .... ... u ... 12 ... S ... T ... 9 j 3 ... 10 12 lHIMarlon .... B IS' Morrow , . . 4 3Mnltnoman 7! Polk 4 4Knrinan .1 2i Tillamook . 12 ISll'matilla . a aiCnion 6 4, Wallowa .. 4 3: 'ik )t 1 1 1 Wanhlngton 5 a Whwler , , X 3! Yamhill ... a- a! 14 JM 2A9 204 s 21 1 Jural n Holmsn of Benton county offered a motion' that ttio state central commit tee meet on Monday, April 18, to recom mend to the convention temporary of ficers to pass on the claims of contest ing delegations. The motion was adopted. THIS IS A SECRET MARRIAGE. HUSH! i ''Wedded Under Difficulties" might appropriately form the title of a novel by a pen of the Southworth school In the case of Harry Rogers and Miss Pearl Kelly of Olympla, who were united by Justice of the Peace Reid this morning t the office of County Clerk Fields. Cupid finally triumphed and the last obstacle was removed, the pair leaving the building as Mr. and Mrs. Rogers. Kvery effort was used to shroud the event in secrecy, it being stated by one of the witnesses that for a number of reasons neither bride nor groom wished relatives to learn of the marriage. la anticipation of the event a license whs eecured last Saturday by Harry Mitchell, a loral ha kjrlver, the only person In the city who happened to be acquainted' with both persons. The young people arrived here this morn ing and registered at the fit. Charles hotel. Tl ey lost some time In locating Justice .f the Peace Reld. who was ;o)tfil to the county rourt house by Rogers ond Mitchell. Then Rogers went to tin- hotel after Miss Kelly. Wh-n lie returned with her the couple took their positions In front of the offi ciating . Justice. Miss' Kelly, a Gibson Kill aged 19 years, was perfectly at ewse. but the groom was flushed and JOHN DITCHBURN'S PECULIAR PRACTICE John' Ditchbiirn, t'ne lawyer, in a utll-' Itarian.' He had a little experience in disbarment proceedings before the griev ance committee of the Oregon Bar as sociation a short while ago, and now he I making that branch or legal endeavor hm specialty. Aside from a considera tion of ethical features, the fact stands out as clear as a pickaninny under a calcium light that Dltchburn has at least the saving 'sense of humor, when it Is remembered that he gained his experi ence in disbarment . proceedings' while officiating as defendant The new business card which the lawyer lias plsced in the hands of a printer 'contains' the following words: John Dltchburn. Attorney and Coun selor at Law, Solicitor and Chancellor . ultjv Proctor of Admiralty. Prio- There is manifestly a strong disposi tion among the members of the state central committee to look with favor upon the proposed concert .of action among the Pacific coast delegations to the national convention. Some distrust is felt by those who believe that the combination Is proposed in the Interest of Hearst's candidacy for the presiden tial nomination, but the majority coin cide with Governor t Chamberlain, who said: "While It Is too early to decide the matter definitely, the idea seems to me a good one. I believe that the Pacific const states should . act together, and Indeed I would go further and advocate concerted action by all the southern and Western states. Unification is the Only method of accomplishing results. It Is too early, however, to pledge our dele gation to any course." R. W. Montague, secretary of the state central committee, thinks that the coast states and territories should ef fect such a combination as will secure them adequate recognition in the con vention. . . Hot a Hearst Boom. "It is true," ' he said, '.'that some Democrats have expressed the fear that this movement is an attempt to form a eombination in the interest of Hearst, but both Mr. Murphy and Mooscr say positively that , such is not the case. They say frankly that they are in favor of Hearst's candidacy, but they disclaim any Intention to commit the Pacific coast states to his cause by the proposed combination. There is no reason to Impugn their sincerity. The plan of combining the coast delegations seems to me a good one." Sam White, chairman of the state cen tral committee, favors unity Of action, among the coast states, though he is not in favor of pledging the delegation in advance to. accept the unit rule. . "I want to see our delegation entirely un hampered when It goes to St. Louis," he said. "It is too soon to commit our selves absolutely to the unit rule, for we cannot tell what conditions may be when the convention meets." "What does it' matter if this com bination is proposed in Heacst's in terest," said another Democrat, who chooses to remain anonymous. If a majority of the delegates from the" coast states want him to head the ticket, why should not Oregon Demo crats fall in line? The majority of the combined delegations will decide, and we are not pledging ourselves to support him, by going Into this combination." It Is generally understood that Gover nor Chamberlain will be chairman of the Oregon delegation to the national con vention, and as the only Democratic governor on the coast he will probably be placed at the head of the combined delegations from the coast states and territories in case the proposed union is effected. am White's Successor. One important matter which was in formally discussed among the members of the state central committee was the choice of a successor to Sam White as chairman of the committee. White has definitely decided that he cannot cake the office again. , "I shall be a candidate for renomina tion for district attorney," he ex plained, anjt it would be impossible for me to perform the duties of chair man of the state central committee If I am making a campaign for election. If I should be renominated my time will be fully occupied." State Senator Alex SWeek has been frequently mentioned as White's prob able successor. He has not been a can didate for the place. ut many of the party leaders have strongly urged him to- take Jt.-. Governor Chamberlain ts said to look upon Sweek as the best man available In view of White's re fusal to serve again, and though theM is a small element In Multnomah county which might oppose the choice, such opposition is not likely to be serious. The selection of a chairman will not be made until the appointment of a new state committee by the state conven tion. nervous, though her senior by seven years. "1'se your right hand. Miss Kelly," kindly remarked the Justice, when the bride extended her left hand on being told to clasp that of the groom. She changed hands calmly and smiled at her blunder. Rogers by this time was so nervous that his hand trembled so he could scarcely hold that of his bride. The word "obey" was left out of the formula given the bride to repeat. The ceremony was very brief. At the conclusion the couple stood expectantly. Mr. Klelds congratulated them, and somebody remarked that the groom should not run any chance of being second In the race to kiss his bride. He did not. The ceremony was witnessed bv county Clerk Fields, County Auditor Brandes, Mrs. Lucy Gray, Harry Mitch ell and a newspaper man. Cupid Prasp, who Issues licenses to wed, was pres ent at first, but when the bride ex tended her left hand to the groom he grew embarrassed and disappeared. Another incident was the failure of the groom to pay for the license, which had been held pending his arrival. He was so excited that mere financial mat ters slipped (Ms mind. Clerk Prasp col lected the fee before the groom left. tlces in All Courts. Specialty Disbar ment Proceedings." It was suggested to Dltchburn by an official at the county courthouse last Saturday , that he shows wisdom In ad vertising himself as a specialist in de barment proceedings before the verdict Is made known regarding the charges brought against himself, as otherwise he might not get an opportunity to profit by his experience. The lawyer struck a position forming a cross between John MoCullough and an insanity ward hold ing a colloquy with the spirit of Madame Blavatsky, and AJax defying the light ning. . Well, he emphatically declared, "if I lose out on that proposition hope will not desert roe, I will still .remain a iood sailor," SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC OFHOXS ' CLOSE Ot CELEBRATION OT THH 1724 ANBT7ERSABT OT OBOBGB WASHINGTON'S BXBTH SONS Or THE REVOLUTION. Patriotic citizens in Portland and throughout the United States today are celebrating the 172d anniversary of the birth of George Washington. All the public schools in the city are closed in remembrance of the "Father of His Country," and tomorrow those that did not celebrate -on Friday will hold ap propriate exercises. Only the reading room at the public) library is open this afternoon. Th general freight and passenger offices of the Southern Pacific, Oregon Railroad & Navigation company, and the North em Pacific, are closed. The employes at the postofflce were off duty after 10 o'clock this morning, and all the offices at the custom house, except the weather bureau, were closed... The United States marshal's and clerk's offices closed early. Tonight at the University club, In the Failing building, the Order of the Sons of the American Revolution will hold its, annual election of officers. The busi ness session will' be followed with a banquet at which Arthur Tlflt, D. Bolls Cohen and H. H. Northrup will speak. Hon. George H. Williams, president of the society, will preside. Flags are flying at different places over the city today, and while the stores and shops are open, the window decora ttons demonstrate that the birth of the great patriot has not been forgotten. George Washington was . born in Westmoreland county, Va., February 11, old style 782. Tne correction of the calendar fixes the anniversary of his birth on the 22d. He gamea early dis tinction as a colonel In the Continental army during the French and Indian war. Upon the declaration of war between the colonies and Great Britain Washington was placed in command of the Ameri can troops, and upon the reorganization of the Continental government after the war was chosen first president, xnis was in 1789. He served during two terms and died at his famous country seat at Mount Vernon, Va., December 14, 1799. rils widow, Martha Washington, survived him three years. . Under the auspices of St. Lawrence Conference St. Vincent de Paul society a patriotic celebration will be given at 8 o'clock tonight at St Lawrence church, Third and Sherman streets. J. Q. Helt kemper will preside. The program: Overture. "Columbia, St. Lawrence choir; violin selection, the Misses Alice Dougherty and Julia Burke; banjo se lections. Messrs. Jones and Hild; "Flag of the Rainbow," recltatlonand panto-: mime, boys of St. Lawrence school; "The Song of the Heart, Miss Elizabeth Harwas; address, Hon. John P. Kavan- augh; vocal solo, Miss Kate Covach. WASHINGTON'S BIHTHDAT. Celebration By St. Mary's Cathedral Parish. On the evening of Washington's birth day, the members of St. Mary's Cathe dral parish will celebrate the national holiday at the armory. On this occa sion there will be given a Lenten oyster supper, followed by a select mu sical and oratorical program sultablo to the occasion. His excellency, the governor, will honor the entertainment with his presence and address a few ap propriate remarks. Members of the Royal Italian band, which recently toured the coast, will entertain all pres ent with choice musical selections. ' Supper from 8:30 to 8:30, after which will be rendered the following: 1. Governor's March, crcheatra, 8t. Mary's arademy- 2. Remarka, bit eicelleney. Governor Cham berlain. 8. Vt'ben Lore la Kind, alias Irene Flynn. 4. Recitation, aeleeted. K. Columbia, Gem of the Ocean, N. 0. Zaa. 6. Piano (a) Consolation Third, fr'na Llat; (b) To a Water Lily. Edward MacDoweU, Mini Belle UerMnger Dillon. T. Address. Hon. Pan J. Malarkey. 8. Retcetloni Quintet, W. B. Palacios Con ductor. 9. Mils Lend, Mrs. Walter Reed. 30, Hooaler Poema, Jamea Vt'hltcomb Riley, by MeWln Dodaon. 11. Star Spangled Banner, Mia Katberlne I.awler. 12. American Melodlea, Toral quartet, Mils K. I.awlrr, Mm. W. Reed, Rush Draia and N. C. Kan. 13. National Alra, orrheatra, St. Mary's academy. Mlaa Kditb McGinn, arcompanlat Dr. A. C. Smith preaidlna. Music during earlier hours of the ev ening by members of Royal Italian band. Admission 60 cents, both for supper end entertainment. All friends cordially invited. ENDEAVORERS ELECT OFFICERS FOR YEAR (Special IMapatrb to The Journal.) Pendleton. Or.. Feb. 22. The Chris tian Endeavor convention today elected the following officers for the next two years: President, John A. Rockwood, Portland; secretary, Miss D. C. Mans field, Mt. Tabor; treasurer, A. W. Brookings, Portland; first vice-president, Miss Alice Christian, Milton; sec ond vice-president, Mrs. Ella Rice, Ash land: third vice-president, the Rev. A. A. Winter, Dallas. Superintendents Junior Christian Endeavor: Mrs. T. E. Gault, Oregon City; temperance and citizenship, the Rev. Frank 11. Mlxaell, Oregon City; Christian Endeavor litera ture, Miss Beulah Henkle. Philomath; devotional, the Rev. C. T. Hurd, Salem. Press Bgent, W. A. Dill, Eugene. This Is practically a re-election, with the ex ception of the first vice-president, which goes to Milton Instead of to Portland. The convention appointed -a commit tee, composed of the Rev. D. A. Thomp son. Charles Staver of Portland, Otis Ingle of Milton, F. C. Homes of Ashland and H. D. Acheson of Portland, to ap point a field secretary for Oregon, and each society will be asked to raise funds for his salary. HEAVY EARTHQUAKE SHAKES IIP 'FRISCO (Ran Franclaco Bureau of The Journal.) San Francisco, Feb. 22. Ojie of the most severe earthquake shocks San Francisco hss experienced In years struck the city a few minutes before 3 o'clock this morning. The vibrations were of short duration, but of unusual power, and were followed by a heavy wind that lasted only a few seconds. HEW SEWEB STBTSBf YOB WBISEB, (Special Dlapatrb to. The Journal.) . Welser, Idaho, Feb. 22. Arrangements are under way to begin work on Welser's sewer system st sn early date. An elec tion Was held last Thursday, at .which a bond proposition to construct the sewer was carried by a majority of about 5 to 1, The system as contemplated at pres ent will take. In about one-half of the city's area, the estimated cost of con struction being about 118,000. ? ATS SHB XS HOT STAGS STBTTCK, AND THAT SHE AND KEB HUB BANS KATE AGREED TO A ZZ VOKCE HUSBAND SATS KB WILL HOT CONTEST. . " Mrs. Ida May Feree, who conducts the Waldorf, a private boarding-house. No, 147 Thirteenth street, through her at torney, James Gleason, filed application Saturday for a divorce from 6ylvester Feree. The complaint alleges that they were married In Graats Pas in October, 1902; that her husband has continued to treat her in a cruel and inhuman manner; has called her vile names and made threats against her life, which she fears he will carry out. . Some of the boarders at the .Waldorf say that the cause of all the trouble is, that Mrs. Feree, who ia a handsome blonde, is stage struck; and that the husband has used his best endeavor to discourage her from taking up the pro fesBslon she desires to enter. Mrs, Feree, when asked about the di vorce this afternoon, stated: "My Husband and 1 are separating, as I think we can get along better that way." "Are the reports true . that hs has threatened to kill you in case you left him?"- "Yes. that is what he said, but I guess ft is only talk, and I do not think he will injure me." "Is your husband living with you at present 7" "We are no longer together, although we both live In the house." "Is the rumor true that some time ago you went to San' Francisco to at tend a drajnatio school?" "I went to San Francisco on business." "How did the rumor get started that you were stage struck?" "Oh, I do not know, unless it is be cause I am taking lessons in vocal music." "Do you anticipate that your husband will fight the divorce?" "No. We have that fixed between us, and I do not look for any trouble." Sylvester Feree said: "My wife and myself have matters settled between ourselves. We told the lawyer to put whatever he saw fit Into the complaint I will not contest the case. I have at different times stated, and do so now, that if outsiders did not stop inter fering with our domestic relations I would kill some of them. I want to protect my wife, but further than this will have nothing to say about the ru mors that are In circulation in reference to our troubles." SAYS ISA MANAGES CBANWEX.Ii STATES THAT ONE AGENT OT HXS TZBM ZS TXHAtTTHOBISEB AND TAILS TO SEND IN DEPOSITS COLLECTED DODSON HAS BEEN DOING WELL. "C. F. Dodson Is swindling the people of the Willamette valley, pretending to take orders for clothing as our repre sentative," said A. J. Cranwell, of A. J. Cranwell & Co:, manufacturers' agents, with offices In the Ablngton building, today. "He Is the smoothest . talker I ever met. He came to me some time ago and said he was an expert canvasser, and asked for employment He lm--pressed me so favorably that I let him have a sample case of clothing samples to go to Oregon City and solicit orders for a day. He agreed to return in not to exceed two days. I asked htm for references, and he mentioned the man ager of the opera house at Oregon City. When Dodson did not return I began to inquire about him, but could not. get any information other than that ha was going from town to town down the val ley takltyr deposits ranging from IS up to $8 for suits of clothes. He would take the measure and the deposit, but he never sent in either the orders or the deposits, and I have never heard from him since the day he left for Oregon City. I have seversl letters from thoss who have paid him deposits. "The case of samples that he got from us is worth about $60. but the damage to our business is much more than that. I saw my own attorneys and they have bene trying to locate Dodson, but so far without success. "He told me hls'home was at Petaluma, Cal. He is about 22 years old, smooth Shaven and very small. He appeared so honest that it never occurred to me that I was taking any. risk in allowing him to go to Oregon City with the case of samples. "We did not make any contract with him, other 'than a verbal one for such business as he might do in the day or so that he wss to be at Oregon City. The persons he has defrauded have no claim on our firm on account of their losses'." BENEFIT TOB SUTTEBEBS. The Scandinavians of Portland have srranged to give an entertainment this evening at Arlon hall for the benefit of the fire sufferers at Aaleaund, Norway. The program will begin at 7 o'clock with an overture by the orchestra. F. C. Hageman and Arthur Wilson, consul of Sweden and Norway, will deliver ad dresses. Miss Carrie Johnson will sing snd Miss Hoban will give a piano solo. Judge Waldemar Scton will give im personations in costume and there will be specialties by Miss .Valborg Allen and the Schroedar brothers. Other fea tures of the program will be national dances and a spectacular 'piece by the Norwegian Singing society. There will also be articles, for sale at the booths on the first floor. MXNISTEB'S DEMAND HONOBZD. (Journal Special Service.) Constantinople, Feb. 22. Professor T.enedjinn of an American college, who lias been Imprisoned for some months despite protests, has been released by order of the sultan. This result was ob tained after a vigorous Interview with the Sultan by Minister Leishmann, in which the latter Is said to have made a positive demand. GET IMPOST PBEPEBENOB. (Journal Special Service.) The Hague, Feb. '22. The verdict of the arbitration board relative to the claims of Venezuela, made known today, recognises the perference of England, Germany and Italy on 80 per cent im port duties at J. Guayra and Puerto Cabello. The United States is charged with the execution of the sentence within three months. I Too late in cure a cold after con timptfon has fastened its. deadly grip on the lungs. Take Dr. Wood's Norwsy Pine Syrup .while et there is time. DODSON SWINDLER WASHINGTON SS TO SB BXTZDES , INTO TWO JTTDIOXAXi DHTBXCTS DE1CANDS TBOX ALASKA BB GABBING . CONSTRUCTION OT WAGON BOASS. (Journal Special Service.) Washington: Feb. S3. The house re fused to adjourn on Washington's birth day, Williams moved for 'adjournment after the reading of the -Washington farewell address, Payne of New York was opposed and " was lost, on a party vote. The house in a committee of the whole resumed the consideration of the naval aonroDrlatlon Pill.' , Roosevelt line tndrmA a nlnea on thai Panama commission to Alfred Noble, the chief construction engineer of the Penn sylvania railway. The latter may not accept if thereby he loses his place with the railway. President Cassett of the railway this afternoon is In conference with the president regarding the mat ter. He took luncheon with President Roosevelt. Tha committee on Judiciary today au thorised a favorable report on the bill dividing the state of Washington into two judiciary districts. Also the cre ation of a supreme court for Indian Territory.- ; , Th' house committee on territories today . heard D. McKensle of Coldfoot, Alaska, and Benjamin Millard of Valdea, in favor of a bill providing for the main tenance Of roads and establishment of schools and the cars of the insane of Alaska. LEAVES FAMILY SEEKS ACTRESS Hunting for Madeline Del Rav. a va riety performer with whom he had duar- reled, after associating with her for two years, "Mike" Scully arrived in this city from Seattle Thursday, The woman left him. and coming to Portland several days ago, "Secured a two weeks' engage ment at Blaster's music hall, 2 Burn side street. Scully is one of the pro prietors of a number of variety theatres conducted in the restricted district of Seattle, and has been associated In busi ness with the Clancys for some time. Since his departure mortgages on the theatres have been foreclosed. When Scully reached here he left his money at the Portland hotel. He was to have met a friend at-,2 o'clock-Saturday morning but failed to keep the appoint ment. Friday night he drew $200 of his money and later the remainder. Since then he has spent the most of his time around Blasters and the Portland club. Friends have been trying in vaiu to locate him since yesterday. He is said to have telephoned the Clancys at Seattle that he intended returning therj. Madeline Del Ray Is well known In Seattle. She fell In love with "Kid"' Parker, the noted pickpocket, shortly bs fore meeting Scully and by that astute person was buncoed out of 11.000. For her Scully had Dell Lampman, , the sa loonman and prizefight promoter, forced but as manager of one of the vaudeville theatres at Seattle. .She had a fight with' another woman in the place and both were discharged by Lampman. Scully, who with Tom Clancy and Lamp man, formed the board ' of directors, deposed the latter with the aid of Clancy and afterward forced him to dispose of his interest in the place. RUSSIA CAPTURES ENGLISH VESSEL (Jonrnal Special aSerrlc. ) London. Feb. 22. A ' dispatch to Lloyds announces that the Russians captured 'the British steamer Rocafle, from Cardiff for Vladivostok, at the latter place. CONSUL IS ABBESTED. (Jonrnal Special gerTlea.) New Tork, Feb. 22. Raoul Amador, consul from Panama, and brother of the president ef Panama, was' fined $5 at the Harlem police court today for fast automoblllng. STLTAN ZS AOAXNST J AT AN. (Journal Bpeetal Serrtee.) Constantinople, Feb. 22. It is re ported that the sultan has openly ex pressed the hope that Russia would win in the war with Japan. FATAL WRECK ON LONG ISLAND COAST (Journal Bpeetal Berries.) New Tork, Feb. 22. In a heavy mist off the New Jersey and Long Island coasts this morning the schooner Crom well, laden with lumber, was wrecked on the bar off BeJleport Seven members of the crew clung to tho rigging. Life savers endeavored vainly to rescue them in the heavy sea. The masts finally went over, carrying the men Into the sea. One was rescued. Another schooner, the name unknown, went ashore near Egg Harbor, N. J. Life savers have gone to the rescue. v Later, another member of the crew of the wrecked Cromwell was saved, thus reducing the list of drowned to five. WOODLAWN WANTS WATER CONNECTIONS Woodlawn and Piedmont residents are anxious for city wefer. Heretofore there has been no paved street connecting those suburbs with the sections closer In but Union avenue will soon be Improved through to Dekura avenus In Woodlawn and the property owners are talking of pressing their claims on the water board. The Improvement association at Wood lawn will present the water board with a petition embodying these sentiments as soon as the Union avenue grade is completed and it is thought the request will be granted, as both suburbs have many residents snd are In the city lim its. TOST LIBB OAKLAND. Laboring under the delusion that She is In Oakland, having crossed the bay on a ferry, Mrs. Nora Frankenhelmer of San Francisco, wss arrested as she stepped from the California train at the union depot at 11:80 o'clock today by Patrol man Welch. She was brmight to the po lice station. wWr,a she will ba held pend ing Instructions from her mother, Mrs. A. O. Newgard of McMlnnvills. Or: She has two children at the boms of the latter. '.'. Three-Master Drives Onto Rocks Flying Distress ' Signals Crew. Seen m the RiggingShip : - Apparently "" Waterlogged J (Journal Special, Ser vice. Ilwaco, Wash.,' Feb. 22. During the storm of last night tha schooner F. W. Howe of Port Townsend was driven In to the shore, and today became fast on a sand spit. The life saving crew' at great peril rescued five of the sailors. Two were killed by beinr caught In the surf and their lives being -beaten out by the great seas. Others were injured. The vessel is going to pieces, - , i "Ilwaco, Wash., Feb, 22. A three masted schooner was driven ashore on Long Beach this morning by the strong southerly wind sweeping along 1 the coast. The schooner was tghtd by the lookputut North Cape, out owing to the thick weather her name could not be made out. Signals of distress Were displayed when the vessel headed Into the breakers and the life-saving crew at this station immediately put out tb tne rescue. . t The vessel went on the sands in the benjd directly north Of the cap near the place where tha Columbia river lightship was stranded some years ago. between Beard's hollow and Seaview. As the schooner struck upon the sands three men were1 seen clinging to the rigging. Seas are breaking over the hull and most heroic, efforts only on the part of the life savers wilt make It pos sible to get the shipwrecked from their perilous position. , The vessel was deep In the water and handled badly ..before she struck. Indi cating that she was leaking and water logged. Whether in ballast or laden could not be made out ' Hundreds of people from this place snd Fort Canby have hurried to the rescue to offer all assistance possible in case any of the crew should attempt to reach the shore on rafts or in boats. J, J. Kelllher of the North Head weather station reported this morning that a three-masted schooner, while fly ing signals of distress, went ashore close to the lighthouse. Apparently she was either waterlogged or very heavily loaded, as she had settled low down in the water. Seversl members of the MORRISON BRIDGE NOT On account of the delay on the part of city and county officials in deciding just what restrictions shall be Imposed on the public during the work of recon structing the Morrison street bridge, the contractors have concluded to go ahead with the work and throw as many safeguards around dangerous spots as possible until a definite policy is. an nounced. F. M. Butler, general manager for this district, of the Pacific Construc tion company which has the. contract, said this morning' that the intention, was to begin work today.' but the weather was too Inclement. Weather conditions permitting, work wiit begin tomorrow morning. "Our Intention," said Manager Butler, "Is to fence in only such part of the bridge as is torn up. As -the work pro gresses the part fenced in wilt cover a greater area. Policemen will be there to look out for the public. We desire to accommodate the public as far as IS compatible with the safety of those who HOGUE CALLS CITY JAIL AN INFERNO Municipal Judge Hogue. at Jhe request of some prisoners,' visited them in the city jail Saturday. When hs re turned to the light of day and the pure stmosphere of the outside he expressed himself as, follows: "If ever a place existed that Is a dis grace to civilisation it Is the inside of the city jail. No self-respecting person would permit a hog to stay in a place that is as filthy and foul smelling. It Is a positive crime to throw a human being In a place of that character. The prisons of the Siberian convicts can be no worse. Poisoned air, vile smells, cold and damp, gloomy, without comforts, and a con glomeration of all race make it a hell hole. "If the mayor and city council are aware of the condition's and do not use some effort to change them they are RECENT RAINS WILL SWELL WILLAMETTE Heavy showers have been in progress tha greater part of the day, and the indications are that the .Willamette river will again begin to rise, slightly to morrow, as the . rains are general throughout its valley. During tha past 24 hours the rainfall amounted to .47 of an inch, the total for the month being 4.6$ inches. At the weather bureau it is believed probable that the snow in the mountains will soon begin to melf. freely, which will assist materially in raising the TAKES POISON Frank Salter, 26 years of age.' at tempted to commit suicide at the Grand Central hotel this afternoon shortly be fore 2 o'clock. Salter swallowed a quan tity of laudanum and then ran from his room, No. 416, and attempted to Jump over the stair railing to the lower floor, 60 feet below. lie was. prevented just ss he was about to clear ths rail and after a struggle was secured until ths arrival of the police. Salter It Is believed will recover. A letter was found lri his pocket addressed to Manager Clark of ths Grand Central. SALOON CALLS TO BE MUCH SHORTER Chief of Police Hunt this morning de livered a lecture to the men of ths early morning patrol regarding the going into saloons while on duty. He instructed the officers not to-spend any unnecessary ttmJn those places, and not to enter them , except when on artual duty, and when In search of criminals. ' ' crew were seen In the rigging. He stated that the vessel- was being pounded to pieces on the rocks. Mr, Kelllher notified officers of the tugboats, and they , have gone to the vessel's assistance. The ' wind was blowlnar st a. ratta nf 4 ft miles an hnnr. There wss a heavy fog and It is sup posed that the schooner got in a strong current, and the wind drove her out to ward the heads; The accident happened about - four miles from - Peacock spit, where the Italian ? bark Cavour was wrecked during he early part of the winter.-' ,.''. -)'.' Some believe that the schooner 1 the Henrv Wilson.' She is fully" due from Ban Francisco, which is her home port. The Wilson is of ,4 7S gross registered tons,, and parries a crew of seven men. She was built at Aberdeen, Wash., in 1899. : Her dimensions are as follows; Length, 157.8 feet; width, 37.1: feet; depth of hold, 11.3 feet. Tha Wilson was coming in ballast and intended to take out lumber on the re turn trip. ' A ' ' Storm warning- signals are out at all points on the coast At North Head this morning the wind's velocity was 4S miles an hour, and at Taooma 26 miles. The indications are that the high winds will diminish tonight The local weather bureau has prepared the following data: The disturbance yesterday over the strait of Fuca has evidently been rein forced by a second storm snd the two combined now form a well defined storm center over British Columbia. The winds along the coast continue high from a southerly direction and on the sound and strait they have increased In force. Storm warnings are displayed at all seaports in the district General rains ' have occurred during the last 24 hours in the Pacific coast states, being heaviest In northern Cali fornia. Snow to the depth of about two Inches has fallen in western Montana. The indications are. for continued un settled weather with rain in this dis trict Tuesday. It will be colder east of the Cascade mountains Tuesday, the rain in that portion of the district will probably turn to snow. YET CLOSED will cross the bridge while the work is going on. This, of course, will be only a temporary arrangement." County Judge Webster has as yet Is sued no order closing the bridge to foot traffic and is uncertain when such ac tion will be taken or whether it will be takon at all. He will consult with tho members of the executive board regard ing the matter again tomorrow. "I may call a meeting of the bridge committee of the executive board to morrow," said Mayor Williams, i "The members were all at home today, as It in a legal holiday, We will try to' see Manager Swlgert of the City A,Sur : ban Railway c6mpany and get as f able an agreement as regards running A car across the bridge, as Is possible, be fore any definite action Is taken." Manager Swlgert Is out' of the city today. It is stated by another official of the company that he may not return for a week. In that case other officials of the company may make arrangements with the city officials. "If they were forced to spend a night In the place they would not delay mak ing some changes. It Is a terrible thing for persons who are arrested on minor charges to be compelled to await trial In this Inferno. Something must be done, ss it is a burning shame for a ally Ilka Portland to tolerate a Jail of this kind. "For the past decade there lias been ("talk of Improving the Jail. The admin istrations come and go. The years pass by. and with the Increase of population and the number of arrests conditions grow worse. If the people ss a whole were aware of the torture that deten tion in the city bastile Inflicts on the victims, they would hold indignation meetings to wipe from the race of the earth the dungeons that compare favor ably with those of the times of barbar ism." Willamette; Tha weather is unusually warm, ths thermometer standing at 68 degrees ac 6 o'clock yesterday afternoon, which was 11 degrees- above normal. At o'clock this morning it was 48 degrees, or 9 above normal. The river is now at about a stand still, 9.3 feet above low water mark. This Is a fall of about four feet during ths past few days. District Forecaster Beals says there is not likely to be a flood, but ths Wlllametts will undoubt edly begin to rise again very shortly. BUT WILL LIVE In this letter Salter had stated that he knew of no way to end his . troubles except by death and trusted ' that he would be. forgiven for casting a gloom over the house by his act. Attention to Baiters condition was flrst attracted by his groans and a bell boy named O. Clark headed a party of Investigation. , ? .?a,t,r hal been mPloyd by Tull & Qibba In Spokane and some months ago came to their store in this city, He was discharged a few weeks ago. He for merly came from Lo Angeles where he has relatives. . . , ... . r:.S-: L' u??mt of th omc, hvs been In 'the habit of remaining in saloons too long at a time," said ths chief, "aiid this must cease, I want no officer to' go into saloons except when duty calls him.' snd It must be clear that they are hot to re main ithere more than nna t t-; ..... It I " "-