THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL PORTLAND. MONDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 23.' 1908.
PIPES ill,
CITY DARK
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Gas Mains Filled With
Water Take Light and
Cooking Fuel From West
aiders. Accidents i Pre-
;;: rented by Prompt Wprk
Portland that par? of the city, at
leaetMhat Uvu' wut of the river , and
that usea gas waa dark laat ' night
. Aleo it waa dry. - Thla waa not due to
any activity on tha part of Chief Grita
macher or Dletrlct Attorney Cameron.
"The Sunday blue lawa had nothing- to
) do with it It waa on accoutat of tha
1 breaking of the gaa and water malna at
tha corner of Fourth ; and Ankeny
atreeta early yeaterday afttrnoon.
i vviiinf Im mini on at that corner
- for the foundation of the new building
- of the Puclflo Paper company and a lot
of building material, including brick,
. has been accumulated there for tha new
atructurea. .;. - . '. - :
Titration to Blame. ,
' Englneere of the water department
tiponlnveatlgatlon of the break have de
cided that the Southern Paclflo la part
Jy reaponalblelnaamuch aa vibrations
rrom a paaaing ira.ni u
movement which broke the big pipes in
tW? Mn.r.. rt1nlnr wall built
V by tha Paclflo Paper combanvmmedl
s; alely under the .curb off wHch the
brick were piled wag not bfaced from
fa tha Inside. The Kaa ana water mini
t paralleled thie wall, which waa pushed
t . . westward more than a root, oy ne w u
' -i ih. i mA hi th additional weicnc
on tha pavement, and the vlbratlona of
. the train. Ae the malna are or caai iron
, they could not bend to the preasure but
had to break. The break waa npt
caused, ae haa been supposed, by the
fall of the brick upon the Plpea. These
. were broken before the brick tumbled
In. Had the retaining wall been braced
'.from the inside euff Iclently , to have
withstood the preaaura no damage
would have resulted. .
. Both Stains Smashed.
Both the water and ga maina were
smashed. The water immediately rushed
Into the broken gas main, rendering It
useless. Tha excavation waa also flood
ed. A man waa aent out at once by the
water company to turn off the water,
but when he reached the acene of the
accident he found that his wrench waa
inn nme.ll and he waa oDiia-ea 10 re
turn tb the office for another one. By
tha int ha rat back the water had
flooded the district eaat aa far as Third
- street, north aa far aa Burnalde and
aouth to Pine street, aa well aa filling
up the excavation for tha foundation of
' the new buuaing.
A fire engine waa aet to work aa aoon
aa possible pumping , the water out of
the gaa malna and temporary repairs
ware made durlna: the nlent But De
' Cause of the fear that many people had
perfected to shut off the gaa cocks in
their houses the a-aa was not turned on
f. until thla morning, for fear aome of the
careless onea might De aspnyxiaiea. u ne
i sras waa turned on in the buslneaa dls
trict early enough thla morning, how
t ever, to dispel the gloom of the fog and
enable the early workers to go about
their accustomed buslneaa.
Restaurants Hard W.
Many people who had not known for
years what It waa to go to nea oeiore
midnight turned in early last night be
cause they had no light There was dif
ficulty In the culinary departments of
many families, .too. and some - of the
restaurants which use gaa to cook with
were obliged to close their doora on
account of lack of fuel.
The gaa company attaches no blame
to anybody, the atatement being made
' thla morning that the accident waa un-
, .avoidable and nobody was to blame.
Tha gaa earn pan y rushed work on re
pairs, which were accomplished . 1n a
remarkably short time, but their refuaal
to turn oh the gas last night probably
prevented a number of deaths, as there
were undoubtedly a good many light
' cocka throughout the city that haa not
been turned off, the light simply going
out when the main waa ahut off. Tha
company alao aent out warning notlcea
that undoubtedly prevented serious
trouble.
Bays water vain Is Weak.
' Court proceedlnga may be resorted to
in order to determine mo responsiDiuiy
for the break in the 24-Inch water main
at Fourth and Ankeny atreeta yeaterday
; afternoon. Contractor George .Langford
. of Langford Walker, who are putting
tiD the Paclflo Paper company's build
ing, denies that the weight of tha brick
plied along Fourth street caused the
water main to break, but Bays there Is
a structural weakness in tha whole
Fourth street water main, and cites as
proof the fact that this main haa given
way at various pointa no less than five
times in- tna past lew years.
The theory haa been heretofore ad
vanced that the main on Fourth atreet
haa been injured and the alignment
jlnatroved hv the heavy traina ruhnlnar
over the Southern Pacific's west side
tracks. Mr. Langford's theory of yes
terday's accident la that the outrush of
water from tha big pipe, which waa
broken by a passing train or waa due
to a defect in the pipe, undermined the
Belgian block pavement and the retain
ing wall, causing both to cave in on the
Itve-incn gas maun, nrHin( iu im
water filled the amall gas main and
eventually reached the big main which
aupplies the entire west aide. -
Low Colonist Rates Via the
Canadian Pacific.
Durlnr September and October tha
Canadian, Pacifie haa on Bale very low
colonist rates from eastern pointa to
Portland. ' Tickets can be prepaid and
delivery arranged by telegraph. For
rate and full particulars apply at lo
cal office or sddreas F. R. Johnson,' Q.
A. P. V.. Portland. 1
Montclalre,
18. The
North Jersey Normal school, recently
completed at a cost of 1100,000. waa
State School Dedicated.
(Special Dispatch ta The Joaraal.)
I, i J-. eepi.
ShOOL
1100
formally dedicated today with interest'
4ns exercises.- - Governor Fort and I
number of prominent educators were
among those who took part The school
baa accommodatlona for 10 puplla.
The country's production f abrasly
materia la in 197 was vaiuea at 1 1. (,
ill, an increase over ive or zo.j4.
CASTOR I A
Tor Infants and CMldrea.
Hi fti Yea Kara Ahrajs E::t
Slaavtsrwof
v TEA - -costs
almost nothing- any
how; nothing at all if you
don't Iflce it.
Taur rro-rTura ror jnfwiry if yn
den t like Sck'Jilr.g'a Best: ws pay tlav
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Complete Exposition of New Fall Styles
; Sec Onr Window Display ( V '
Oo your fingers you can count the artists of this country whose worc is always in demand, :The
call is not' always, based on the merit . of new production, but .often- dictated by reputation.
, , So also it happens that an tinknown writer will produce a great book; sometimes' it travels at a
: snail's pace to public appreciation, and .finally becomes popular. . Instantly the author is beseiged .
by publishers, anxious to secure another story. The first work was probably he result of tnspira
V. tion and told a genuine story. - A seeond work is now wrought in answer to the public cry for "more";
v it 'nay be weak but it. rider to favor on the wave of its predecessor's popularity. ,
', But in the business world how different! The merchant who won his patronage' 'last year
, must earn it over again this season. ' He must demonstrate progress, not only beyond his own past,
but ' also over his competitor's present. In entertainment you seek as good as the artist's first pro
eduction; from the merchant you demand improvement on your last purchase. ,
', Progress has been the watchword from the inception of the "Crawford" organization. " Founded
on principles of honesty and economy, the "Crawford" freely invites suggestions from an army of
.employes and liberally rewards genius whenever demonstrated. This disposition to constantly im
prove methods is responsible for the character marks so plainly distinguishable in "Crawford" Shoes.
In no single season have we made more progress than is apparent in our present exposition.
, Materials we have been unable io improve, having never used any but the best; second grade
leathers never go into "Crawford" Shoes. The most exacting patron of the leading tanneries of the
world, the "Crawford" willingly pays the highest price for a corresponding product .We have never
used our tremendous ' buying power as a bludgeon with which to .beat down price at the cost of
quality, but rather as an incentive for the tanners' greatest efforts.
It is in our shoemaking you will, notice a wonderful improvement this season; changes have
been made in various divisions of the factory to the extent of innovation. ' We know that, the shoes
are better than ever before and the improvements are so marked that they will be plainly apparent '
to you. . , ,
"Every new style every season" has always been a "Crawford" slogan. This season we have
added 38 new models for men and 42 new models for .women. Bear in mind that "Crawford" styles
are always distinctive, and a season or more in advance of the product of most other, manufacturers.
While we ajm at elegance in shoe design, the claims of comfort are never, disregarded. "Crawford"
shoes are easy from the first Iay worn and hold their shape until the last day.
"Crawford" Shoes are sold direct at one close margin profit They are unquestionably as good
as any other shoes sold in Portland at $6, $7 or $8. We believe in good shoes but not in fancy
prices; in liberal guarantees and their honest fulfillment. We furnish, our patrons a store service'
which is expert in every detail and do not tolerate impudence k indifference at any post in our en--''tire
organization. We aim to serve you intelligently, honestly and pleasantly; to divest shoe buying
of all annoyance, and to deliver in every' instance the greatest possible shoe value for your money.
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All Styles for fflcn and Women .
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gratifying to Ban
na
Franclacans, aa wa
Mid wholly
are received some vlcloue an
nnwarranted attacks from cities that
are not in any way damaged by such
prosperity as might com to San Fran
clsoo.
Bay City Exchange Secretary
Says .Fairness of Orcgon:
ians Is Appreciated.
Verry" Dalley. tha genial secretary of
tha afarcnanta exchange of Baa Fran-
elaoo, la spending a few daya in Fort
land, and Is atorptng at tha Oregon. Mr.
Dalley baa recently returned from a
tour efPtiget sauna titles, and saya
that e waata to have a look at Port
lead. "1 am stjrprlaad and delighted wtth,
fnrtlarKL ha aala this morn 1 n m "Tour
city showa every alng of prngreei ,
"I think a Ketter rwlmt Is maklfact
In buslneaa circles all ever the coast.
At the time I left Asa Krartciace, cos
ftdenre vu rapid it rtminr. aad ror-
elianta were bagianlng ta rr p the re
wards ef their twa rears of atruggie
against tifiaajal 4da
"Haa Franrlan real BnAat frlendlT ta
rwtland.' la Ihaaachanse I heard rxM h
Irg ant rW thlrre shout tha ritr. ani
Ka pre !.! f-tin' via loTl!anl ts
awt a a-Bocluat.' Jui ts swrucu'tar:
' Mrs, Scberrer Suicide, .
trait i rreaa tins WHl
Las Anaelea. Cal Brnt in Um rial.
phla Bcberrer. wife of a lawyer at Inde
pendence, in yo county, committed sal
clde In ja boarding house yeaterday.
one statea in a note mat no one
waa to blama A. son ef toe
landlady stated that ha believed Mrs.
Bcherrer took her life because of do
mestic troubles, in -which a crisis v
precipitated bv the arrival of a letter
from jnaepenaence.' Saturday.
whole-
A MVMWT rrfTT-i
dreada the fir. The dread ta
some, hut not the burn: that ran b
baajed and Instantly re 1 laved by apply.
Ins Ballard s Snow Liniment. Ra are.
pared for aecldenta by keeping bottle
alwaye ta tha bouaa - Beat for sprains,
brsiaea, cuta. - acalda, rheamatlara. neu
ral a la, buaioaa any and all acmtia aad
pel""-
rrtca x. aae ana aoia - y
rkMmart Drsr mniMnr.
SWBNTON
SPDIIISN FUG
. CAUSES A RIOT
'
Liberals in Cuba Attack Pro
cession of ConseiratiTes
at Sancti Spiritus.
(United Preas Laaul WVO
Havana, Sept IS. Tha using of the
Spanish flag- by tha conserve tire party
f Cuba In an efort ta get votes haa
precipitated - another grave crisis la
tha political affair of tha Island.
aad tha aathorltlea ars trying ta pre
rent tha recurreaca of a riot, which
aceorred Saturday at Sancti Spir
itus whan ena mil was killed and elsht
severely wounded br the liberals be-
rauea of resentment at tha use of the
Spanish Cag.
Oeeera Maria Menocal, tha eonaerva
tira party s candidate for prastdeeit,
headed the pTtwsslon. with other con
aervatlvs leeders. The leaders waved
the Spsnlah flasr and ehouted "Vivas"
for the Spanish iM tcm aerva 1 1 re part r.
The people of tha town were enrar-4
and a( ta knd the praeajaal'fll with pocket
jLatves a Did anachetesj which were used
freely. The man killed waa one of tha
bearers of Spanish flags.
The conservative candldatea took a
k train and left the town aa aoon as they
could a;et out or the crowd, out reeling
la auu hitter.
DOES NOT WANT
HIS WIFE & OPERA
(Cnlted Preas Lessee Wire.)
New Tork. Sent. Because hla
wife has decided to atudy for tha opera
against his wishes. Ernest Lee Major, a
noted painter of New Tork and Boston,
la preparing to bring suit for divorce.
Hla wife formerly waa Es telle C Leigh-
ton, a beautiful model, wno poawd ror
hla famous painting.
is now
8 ha
The Wood
studying for
KrmnK.
part in Reginald ue kovcs b nw vpera.
The Golden Butterfly."
Traaedv aa well aa marftal anhappl-
aes has foUowed Mrs. Major's deter
mine tloa to Lake up opera. Charles H.
Bond, a Boatoa BnllUonalra, whe as
sisted her financially la her studies,
committed suicide some tnonthe an,
follow! n tha aeparatkni at Major aad
hla wife. .
PHTSBUEO IS 150
' YE.VRS 0LL TODAY
celebration will last through the entire
week. The plana have been going for
ward for almoat a year, and are of a
most elaborate character. The Initial
feature of the program ta to be a public
reception In Duquesna Garden tonight
bv the mayor and other officials of the
city. During the remainder of the week
there will be a auoceaslon of parades,
concerts, athletic competitions, pyro
technic dtsplaya and other features ef
attractive entertainment.
A new electrical device la claimed ta
produce a bleaching liquid from ordi
nary salt brine by electrolysis which
la not Injurious to textiles and st a re
duction Jn cost over preseat,methods Of
from ( to Sd per cent.
rSvaeM tnasasrl B The Jearaett
Pittsburg. Pa, Sept 1. Pittsburg
begaa today tha celebration of her aae
hundred ax A ftftisU birthday. The
nsiae ooioriiieuoo
1Ve will give you and all
you want to know about
paint any time you drop
into our store.
THCCICj PAINT GTC: 7
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