The record-union., 1892-02-11
A MODERN GRACE DARLING.
Beselena Tells How She Saved the
Lives of Three Sailors.
Matters and Things in Port1and-Last
Weeks Lively Shake-U -Up-Agfta-
tion for Free Bridge.


great excitement prevailed in our city
while the earth quaked for about five
seconds. Fortunately no one was hurt,
but number of people were pretty badly
scared. The shock was very perceptibly
felt in the Marquam, Grand and the other
large buildings. A Californian here on a
visit made hasty exit from the theater,
thinking the big building was about to
collapse. He said he had felt many
shocks in the Golden State, but never one
to equal this. No reason has as yet been
found for this shaking up, but l think
perhaps our slant-eyed neighbors down
below, who now are celebrating their New
Year, fired off an extra big bomb in
honor of some heathen deity, and the
shock was so great it penetrated through
to this portion of the globe and Mortified
us good Christians.
The electric cars were temporarily dis
abled for two days last week, and the lit
tie bob-tailS were full to overflowing.
The trouble was caused by the breaking
of q valve in the engine. However. the
trouble was OF short duration, and by
Monday morning the cars were again
running on time. Sunday, the weather
being fine and the cars out of the way,
Washington street was converted into a
temporary track, and the clatter of fast
horses being speeded over the pavement
was heard all day and far into the even
ing.
Still another wreck is added to the long
list of Inflated vessels to run ashore on
the Washington coast. The British ship
ferndale WAS blown ashore in terrific
gale, and nothing remains of the once
line ship but a pile of debris on the
beach. Out of a crew Of twenty-three
oil .
IheSe three men owe their lives TO the he
roism of a woman, Mrs. Edward White
She lives not far from the scene of the
wreck, and after every storm makes it a
point to go down to the beach. On this oc-
casion she did not know Of the wreck un-
til she had reached the spot. Looking out
TO sea she saw three men struggling in
the water. Without a second thought
she waded out in the heavy breakers and
dragged them ashore. Three times did
this noble woman plunge into the icy
sea. and when the last man was brought
ashore she sank down exhausted. Our
citizens are getting up purse to present
TO her, and the people of Astoria are fol-
lowing our example. Some substantial
reward ought certainly be made this
Grace Darling of the Pacific Coast'
NO sum OF money, however large, can
adequately express our heartfelt feeling to
THIS nobIy unSelnSh woman, who was
ready to sacrifice even life itself to help a
felloW-creature.
Another place Of amusement is soon to
be added to our city. Articles of incor-
poratlon have been filed to establish a
Tree riding school, where lessons are to be
given. 1t is hoped to have the ''school'
in running order in about thirty davs.
All places OF any Importance have such
institutions, which is another evidence of
the growth and prosperity of our city.
Since consolidation, our citizens are one
and all struck with the Free bridge fad
We already have one such structure
which has not been of any material bene-
lit to the city. On the contrary it has
only added another burden on our al
ready overloaded taxpayers. OF course
such bridge is of great convenience TO
those living near the terminus of the
bridge, and can easily reach their homes
by walking: but TO those living further
away, and these are the larger and poor
class, II IS Of no benefit whatever, as they
are obliged to ride home, and have to nav
their car fare whether the bridge is ''free''
or not
a certain young professional man in
our city is strong advocate of dehorning
cattle. 1t seemed a little singular, for one
OF his calling to take such an active in
teres5 in the matter, but upon inquiry it
was learned that this same young man
was once chased by an infuriated bovine
OF the masculine gender. He barely es-
anatomy by good use of his lower limbs,
hence his undue interest in the matter
a timely punishment should be in
fllcted on street-corner statues, who make
1t the business of their lives to stand
around cigar stands and other public
places, ogling all ladies who pass. These
men who are scarcely worthy the name)
should be arrested for yagrancy, and held
up as warning to all others inclined to
follow in their footsteps
a prominent banker in our CITY recent
Iy had his bust taken in bronze by the
sculptor who superintended the erection
OF the Skldmore fountain. When the
bust arrived it was perfect in every de-
tail, but the bronze was bright and rather
hght-colored. TO season it and make it
the true bronze shade, he had it placed
out OF doors, and exposed To the elements
all winter. The gentleman has lived in
Oregon long enough to accumulate both
moss and webs, SO wanted the bust ac-
cllmated as soon as possible.
Roland Reed and a company of very
clever players opened at the Marquam
on Monday night in his new play 1.-The
Club Friend" The play took so well lie
was obliged to give it the entire week.
There is no doubt Mr.. Reed is first
class comedian, and his company is ex-
cellent. The costumes worn by the ladies
were tasteful and elegant. Unfortunately.
TO gain any kind OF applause, Mir. Reed
was obliged to play to the gallery gods.
who were out in full force. The parauet
and dress circle were very poorly patron
lied. This is accounted for by the high
prices charged by this theater 1t is to
be hoped the prices will be reduced to
what they were when the house was first
opened, as actors like Mr.. Reed are too
good to play for the applause of the gal
leries. BESELENA.
Portland, Or, Feb. Q, 1892.
TANn CONTTECu