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THE MORNIffGr OREGONIAN, FRIDAY, KOVEMBEK 7, 1902. SPLIT INTHE CHURCH Results in the Resignation of Pastor of Second Baptist. HE WEARIES OF DISSENSION Suspension of One of His Opponents Followed by Blackballing; of Xo.iv Member Hot Meetinjy Accepts Pastor's I!cig:nation. The long-continued discussion in the Second Baptist Church at East Seventh and East Ankeny street reached a climax last night in the acceptance of the resig nation of Rev. William E. Randall, the pastor, who declared his inability to long er hold his position under such condi tions. This action was taken at a busi ness meeting of the congregation in the SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR RESIGNS j Itev. . Wi Wnm Ef. Randall. basement of the church, which proved as exciting as a political convention, and may result in the disruption of the con gregation. There has been division In the church ever since the pastorate of Rev. M. M. Lewis, and it caused the resignation of Rev. Ray Palm er, Mr. Randall's predecessor. Mr. Randall was Induced to resign the posi tion of general, missionary in Washing ton and accept the pastorate in the hope that he would be able to heal the breach. Rut the schism continued and some of the members say that, instead of helping to bring the factions together, he made the division worse by taking sides with one of them. The quarrel was brought to a head by the suspension of W. B. Hall, one of the leaders of the faction opposed to Mr. Randall and the subsequent blackballing of Judge John'E. Magcrs. who recently moved to Portland, when he applied for membership In the church. Mr. Randall then decided to end his troubles by send ing the following letter of resignation to the congregation: Letter of Resignation. "Portland, Or., OcL 23. 1002. The Second Baptist Church, Portland, Or.: "Brethren and Sisters in Christ Jesus. "One year ago you invited me to accept the responsibilities of the-pastoral rela tion. Persons prominent in the denomi nation, conversant with the conditions existing in the church, supplemented your invitation with personal requests that I undertake the involved tasks. "That I, might respond to your request, a relation of Christian service that was continjionslv nlnnsnnt. hnrmnnlnm: nn1 honored of the Lord was termlnated.( As auun its una cuuiu oc nonoraDiy consum mated I came to your work. "Throughout the period of our relation It has been my purpose and desire to be a brother and helper to each and every heart; a manly minister of Jesus Christ. It would be profitless and personally pain ful to enumerate the unnecessary hin- aches and humiliations thrust upon me oy a part or the membership of the church. They have been endured as long, and possibly with, as large a degree 01 puuence. as snouiu oc required ot a self-respecting man. More serious still, n degree of success that would satisfy a Christian church has been made impos sible. I cannot consent to invest my own life nor assume rftsnonslhUit- frr t'ha in vestment made by other persons under existing conditions. If to any person the present hour becomes an experience of triumnh. I have no desire to from the type of enjoyment that accom panies me ueieaung of- Christian work unu me irampung 01 a numan heart. "I would be untrue to Rml nnrf nn. sponsive to my own heart's promptings If I suppressed a feeling of appreciation and gratitude for the love, fidelity and self-sacrificing support that has been ac corded to me by a noble company of men and women. It will add to my pain if any shall assume that I Impulsively desert friends in their drdeal experiences. "I have never doubted that there was a "divine purpose behind my coming to this field. It has not appeared to me that the purpose Is fulfilled and my work completed, but I cannot consent to an indefinite prolonging of the investment of money, toil and feelings that Is being made by the supporters of the church when there is little or no hope of ade ; quate return. . "I place In your hands this resignation ff.fthe pastoral relation, naming the close of peccmber (also the close of a year of serslcc) as the time when my work and relation will end. I will be pleased If two "?r three weeks df the Intervening time shall be accorded to me as a period of vacation for the resting of a weary brain arid heart. I have deemed It not Improper to make the two mentioned conditions integral parts of the resigna tion. I ask you to grant this request tor release from Qur Telation at the first regular business meeting of the church, and that you 'follow me with your prayers and such regardas you may deem me worthy, of receiving'. "Your brother in Jesus Cm-ist" AeceiJred nt xIot Meetlnsr. The fact that this letter-was- to be acted apon drew an unusually large attendance to the business meeting .of the congrega tion, .many being present who had not been seen at prayer meetings for. some time. The most interesting .business of the meeting was delayed by the holding of an old-fashioned prayer service by the pastor. The expectant throng was kept 31 further suspense by the reading of the minutes of several previous meetings by Miss Ciara Webb, the cleric The meeting no sooner got down' to business than a member asked If it was not customary to JioJd such meetings in private. Mr. Randall answered that church meetings were open unless a. sin gle member objected and called for closed doors. On the demand of the objecting member, all outsiders were requested to retire and the rest of the proceedings were conducted In secret. It became known, l'owevf. tVt the debate was, hot, and that decorum was- at times forgotten. Feeling was aggravated by the reading of a letter from a former charge o Mr. Randall, casting reflections on his char acter, which caused much excitement. The resignation .was finally accepted by a vote of 60 to 49. One member remarked after wards that this action will result in the withdrawal of a considerable number of the member?, which would make the split beyond healing. In reply to a question from The Ore gonlan aB to the motive of his resignation, Mr. Randal last nisht said that the rea sons were fully set forth in his fettr. a copy off which he gave to The Oregonlan for publication-. He further said: Pastor Say It's Intolerable. "When the call was extended to me a year ago, I was general missionary in Washington, a position of Importance, and I had no Idea of coming to Portland un til urged to do so by Dr. Blackburn Rev. C. A. Wooddy and some other prominent Portland ministers, who seemed to think I was the man for the place. I had some idea of the condition of things in the church. As missionary in Washington, I had a good field and a larger salary than the Second Church could offer, but I came with the hope that all would be well, and that peace and harmony .could be restored. There .have been two factions in the church. One, the larger, possibly com prising about SO per cent, has supported the work loyally. They built the church and have paid Its running expenses, while the other Is the disturbing element. With the latter it Is rule or ruin.. They have not contributed toward the expenses. It is not a question of doctrine, but church government, that the trouble hinges on. W. B. Hall, one of the leaders of this disturbing element, was suspended for one year by an advisory council, to re main silent and hate no voice In the af fairs of the church. The result of this division is to hamper and destroy the work of the church, and I have felt that I could not spare the time to be wasted as pastor of the church with this state of affairs existing. It was intolerable. There was criticism of everything done. The SO per cent of loyal members with me felt that it had reached an acute point, where something should be done. Recently the names of Judge John E. Magers, a prominent Baptist, and family, who moved to Portland, were presented for membership, but were blackballed by tns disturbing element. Work of this sort has made conditions Intolerable. I never had any friction with any church I have served, and I hoped for best results here." YOUTHS HELD FOR LARCENY. A. J. McAvoy and D. W. May Art Bound Over to Grand Jury. Two youths, A. J. McAvoy and D. W. May. were before Municipal Judge Hogue yesterday, charged with the larceny of a gold watch, a scarf pin, and gold cuff buttons, valued at. 511 uO, from Duncan McFarlane, Wednesday morning. Mc Farlane stated: "I came to town from Astoria, Tuesday, and, after attending to business, I began to drink. I remem ber going out of a Burnsidc-street sa loon at 1 o'clock Wednesday morning, and on going along a street I met three young men standing at a lunch wagon. Mc Avoy and May were two of the parties. Several hours later I awoke in a strange house and found myself robbed. I was so drunk before I awoke in the house that I do not remember what happened, ex cept that, the three men I was with took me to different saloons after 1 o'clock in the morning, and that wc had rounds of drinks." "Where are those saloons," demanded the Judge. "I cannot remember. I had taken too much liquor," replied the victim. Policeman Hogeboom stated that, act ing on information received he arrested the two defendants in Whitechapel, and that when McAvoy was searched McFar lane'a missing property was found In his possession. Both defendants were held In $1000 each for a further hearing. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. NEW BUREAU A "SURE GO" IMMIGRATION PROJECT ; GAINING STRENGTH IN PORTLAND. Committee In Determined to Raltie $25,000 for Bureau and Per manent Exhibit. "The Immigration Bureau is a sure go," say tne memuera of the committee wiiich Is pushing the project, lesterday their plana received coruial approval among leading citizens. iext ween tne enter prise $vlh oe under a lull head of steam. The push committee is composed of A. H. Devers, J. Thorourn Ross, iJUls G. nughes and Julius Meier. They intend to iuisc $5,wa for a permanent exhibit and information oureu, una tney have voweit to stay at tne job unui tney nave ilnisneu lc A member of the committee was asKed yesterday wnether anomcr . meeting ot citizens would be called to conaiuer the matter furtner. "V hat's tne use?" he responded. "The money's the thins now. It tains better uian the most oratorical or us. The vS is laid. .Now we've got to natch it." Tne bureau win coned aim a.saeminate lnlormatiou about tne resources ot tno state. agency ot tne n.mu now exists in uregon. .-Hi the interest or Oregon would oe immensely benentea by tne ex ploitation wliion woulu come from adver tising tnem turougn an immigration bu reau. we,t;o auout Cms uusmess rlgnt ly," deciareu a weii-known citizen yes terday, "we can douole tne population of (Oregon in 10 yei'rs." in order to oecure the greatest possible eluclency tor tne ouieau, tne aia ot tne counties will be enllstea. A similar bu reau on a, smaller sca.e. will be organized in each county. Tneae several suu.stauons all over the atatc will Keep m hoad bu reau at irortiund in clo&e toucn with ail puns oi Oregon. When the nedd bureau unau 3enci out us representatives to gain er iuieliioence lor liomesoeiters and pros pective investors, tney win work tnrough uiese local ooarus ot lniormtttion. lnuo Uiuch as tne ueneiils of mis. work would accrue just ao iutgeiy to tne counties as to xortianc, it is oeneved mat tne wnoie state will co-opera le in tne enterprise. "This project is Digger witn possibllf tles tnau any tint liaa been started in xQrtland for yearj," said an entnuslastiu cillzen yesleruay. Still a Further Cut In Wool Under wear. Wc have taken 100 dozen suits of the well known "Swltz Conde" knit underwear, and for Friday and Saturday only we will sell it for 75 cpnts per garment, the regular I priceIn any store In Portland being dbu- ' ble tint amount. This offer holds good for these two days only.v We have over 20 lines of pure wool underwear, which we are now offering at special sales prices. Brownsville Woolen Mill Store, Wash ington street, near Second. PORTLAND-CHICAGO. Seventy hours is the time of the "Chl-csigo-Pcrtiand Special" from Portland to Chicago. Leaves Portland every day at 9 A. . M. Ticket office Third and Wash ington. O. K. & N. Co. STOLE ,HIS OWN DOG. Fred Holmes Interferes With Pound Man urid Is Fined $25 Fred Holmes' dog made an ineffectual attempt to mount tho stand in the Muni cipal Court yesterday, as a witness in the case in wnich his master was accused of Interfering with Deputy Poundmaster Keefe in the discharge of his duty, and also with the larceny of "one dog valued at ?1." "1 was with tho dog wagon at East Burnslde and Sixth street, when I noticed that Holmes' dog was standing on the curbstone, without a license tag attached to his neck collar," testified Keefe. "I placed the dog In the wagon ami closed the cover. Just then two men called to me some little distance away, and thinking they might know something about the dog, I went up to them. In my absence, Holmes went to the wagon, opened the cover and took out his dog. I explained to him who I was, and showed him my star, but he grabbed the dog and would not give him up. I ex plained that I was authorized by law to collect all unlicensed dogs, and take them to the city pound, etc., but Holmes would not have it that, way. He wouldn't lis ten to me." "Call Fred Holmes," announced Deputy City Attorney Fitzgerald. Holmes arose, but the dog was quicker than Ire and sprafig on thp witness stand. It was with considerable ' coaxing that the animal could be Induced to walk on the floor, but ultimately he did so and then sat on a chair, with supernatural gravity. He only yawned, twice during tho entire "pro ceedings. " "Do you not know that you had no right to take your dog from the custody of the deputy Poundmaster? Do you .not know that the animal was the property of tho United States, when it w'as con fined in the pound wagon?" asked Mr. Fitzgerald. "No," answered Holmes, slowly, "I did not know it was the dogcatcher's wagon. I thought it was a United States mail wfrgon." "Did you take the dog from the wagon?" queried Municipal Judge Hogue. "No." "Did you open the cover of the wagon?" "No." "Then who did?" "Don't, know, sir." "Perhaps the dog did," sarcastically DEATH OF A WELL-KNOWN CITIZEN. EDWARD HUGHES SUCCUMBS TO INJURIES RECEIVED IN STREET CAR ACCIDENT. Edward Hushes, a wall-known -cltlien of Portland, who was struck by a street car last Monday, died yesterday, as a roult ot his Injuries. He was taken to the Good Samaritan Horpltal directly alter vthe accident, but was so seriously hurt that npthlnc could be done. It is not known definitely whether or not his skull was rractured or he died from a concussion of the brain. His mind -was seriously affected by the blow, and since the injury has wandered continually. His friends think that he never regained complete consciousness after he was struck. The ac cident which resulted In his death occurred at Park and .Jefferson streets. He Uvea at 428 Harrison street, and was Just going .from his luncheon. At Jefferson street he did not notice an anDroachJng car. and before he was aware that It was near him he was thrown beneath the wheels. The 'car was stopped almost Instantly, and the only Injuries seemed, to be a blow the head. It was thought 1 that he was. only stunned, and the physicians In charge had every hope of sav ing his life. The Injury was serious, however, and yesterday morning about 3 a' clock, death, came. Mr. Hughes was well known in Portland, having been an implement dealer here for 20 years. Ho was a native of Illinois. In 18S2 he came -to Portland, and ac cepted a position as manager of the firm of Russell & Co. He acted In this ca pacity for eight years, when he rslg.ned and went into business for himself. He then established a wholesale Implement house at Front and Taylor streets, where he remained until a short tlmo ago. He left a wife and four eons Chester, Ral eigh, Leon and Julian. Raleigh recently received an appointment to AnnapolU, and is there now preparing for the examination. The other three boys are at- tending school in Portland. Mr. Hughes was a member of the Masonic fraternity and the Independent Or der of Odd Fellows. The uneral services will be held Sunday at his lato home. Meier (& Frank Company Meier Frank Company "Peninsular" stoves, ranges and wood heaters Models ranging. in price from $4.50 to $65.00 Basement Special sale of Thanksgiving table accessories Silverware, cut glass, cutlery, dinner sets, etc. Basement .Picture framing to your order Largest line of moldings in the city Lowest prices Orders promptly executed m 35c Ribbons Two great lots of all silk taffeta and satin taffetaTibbons for today and tomorrow at a temptingly low price Five inches wide in all the very best shades, maize, pink, light blue, royal blue, cardinal, green, white and nile Every yard regular35c value For today and tomorrow only ' 23c-yard23c ' $1.5? Each I ii Shoes Umbrellas Instead of $2.25 and $2.50 A spec ial purchase from America's larg est and best umbrella manufactur ersLadies' taffeta silk and twilled gloria coverings, pearl, horn, prin cess crook, plain or trimmed han dles, silk case tassel, close rollers About 200 Just enough for today and tomorrow we should say Pick Great bargains in fan XV waist silks, moire. velour and taffetas, $1.50 qual ity 97c yard. Johnson Brothers' for women, all leading styles, $1.95 pair. Thousands of vards of 50c and 60c waist flannels we offer at 35c yard. ;Hawes' Hats for men new Winter shapes, derbys and fedoras $3.00 each. Boys' Clothing Economical parents find our boysr cloth ' ing section to their liking because they can get good, neat serviceable cloths for the lit tle fellows at a saving o'f about 25 per cent. Have we convinced you? Let us try. $4, 15 Boys' all-wool two-piece .suits, dark blue mixtures, ages 8 to 16 years, regular $5.00 values. $7 iS Youn2 men's fine suits in dark - blue serge and cheviots, ages 14 to 20 years, regular $8.50 and $9 values: $5 9 Bys fancy sailor suits, dark wp blues and brownSj jatest styieS) ages 3 to 9 years, regular $7.00 values. Boys and youths' winter overcoats in all the leading styles and fabrics. (Third floor) Today The 689th Friday Surprise Sale offers the greatest bargain in ladies' dressing sacques we have ever placed on sale and we doubt if equal value has ever been offered elsewhere in the land 2400 garments all told Handsome new styles from people who make the eiderdown and do their own manufac turing, thereby allowing a considerable saving in first cost of the finished garment One of those, rare opportunities made it possible for us to secure $1.25 and $1.50 styles to sell at 72c There's plain or ripple eiderdowns vin plain colors or fancy stripes Satin-trimmed collar and yoke with silk-crocheted edge and silk frogs Pink, blue red, lavender and gray All sizes $1.25. and $1.50 values today 72c n& Brass and enameled beds in all sizes and styles Prices most reasona ble Third floor. And traveling bags, larger vari ety than can be found any where else about town. Every size and stvle from a nieht- lamp at 10c to a parlor lamp at $25.00. Than ksgivlng All kinds of good soap,special prices, twenty-five bargains for today and tomorrow. Kicn l aoie Linens or quality ana style. : Such Linens are the famous John S. Brown & Sons make, to be found here. New pieces, new designs. The Thanksgiving Sale offers exceptional opportunity to buy the best Table Linens at a big saving Sale continues through the month. Thousands of yards of the finest damask, in magnificent designs huge variety all greatly reduced. 64-inch bleached satin Dam ask for this sale 79c yard. 72-in. satin Damask, yd 88c 72 -in. satin Damask, yd 96c 72-in satin Damask, yd$ 1 .24 Hemstitched damask Tray Cloths, beauty .designs, unus ual values.- 1 7x23-inch at, each 20c 20x28-inch at, each 29c 1 8x2 7-inch at, each 38c 22x32-inch at, each 64c Bleached satin damask Nap kins in beautiful design, yalues that will delight you. 22x22-in. size, dz . . . $ 1 .87 22x22-in. size, dz....$2.12 24x2 4-in. size, dz... $3.24 25x2 5-in. size, dz $4.30 Bleached satin damask hem stitched Tea Cloths, one yard square, handsonie quality and patterns three very special prices: 83c, $1.12, $1.42 ea. Tea Cloths H yards square, grand values, at $1.21,$I.49,$I.84ea. Round and oblong damask Tray Cloths, sewed-fringe: 9x9-inch at, each. v ." 8c 1 2x 1 2-inch at, eacn 12c 1 2x 1 6-inch at, each 1 8c Bleacned satin danhsk Ta ble Sets, cloths 2 yards by 2 yards, 1 dz. napkins to match, 24x24 inches, prettiest patterns ever shown, exceptional val ues at $4.25, $4.85, $5.45 Set Book Closing Out Our Standard Sets A great book sale commences here to day Going to close out our entire stock of standard sets at almost any price Need the room for holiday book? and mean to clean quickly Nothing reserved All cloth aud leather bindings includ ed A chance to stock up the library or purchase acceptable Christmas gifts. 5-Voi. $3 Sets, 79c Five-volume sets in cloth binding Published at $3.00 Sale price 79c set Authors are Carey, Caine, Clay, Coop er, Corelli, Dovle, Emerson. Holmes. Haggard, Hawthorne, Lyall, Meade, Macaulay, Optic, Rey nolds, Verne and others. Popular sets bound in cloth, gilt top, good library editions as follows: Thack'ay. 10 volumes, reg. $ 10.00, sale price $ 6;50 set Scott, 1 2 volumes, reg. $ 1 2.00, sale price $ 7.50 set Irving, 10 volumes, reg. $ 10.00, sale price $ 6.25 set Eliot, 7 volumes, reg. $ 7.00, sale price $ 4.25 set Dumas, 10 volumes, reg. $ 10.00, sale price $ 6.00 set Bulwer, 13 volumes, reg. $ 13.00, sale price $ 7.75 set Balzac, 1 6 volumes, reg. $ 1 6.0O, sale price $ 1 0.25 set Popular sets bound in half calf Best library editions Scott's Waverley Novels, 12 volumes, $24 value for $15 Thackeray, 10 volumes, regular $20, sale price $12.50 Shakespeare, 6, 8 and 10-volume sets, all about half price Shakespeare, 13 volumes, regular $8 edition, for $4.98 Humes' Historical England, Victor Hugo, Dickens, Eliot, Dumas, 6 to 15-voIume editions, about half price In the Men's Clothing S ection . We offer men a chance to buy the best Fal! and Winter Clothing-Suits and Overcoats-at a big savins on the ex clusive clothier's prices The values hint of the saving to be accomplished. saving on me ex Men s heavy brown Melton, single or double-breasted sack suits, the well-,known "Vital" brand, nice ly tailored, all1 sizes, $12.50 values for ... Men's $15.00 fine quality gray mixed tweed sack suits, neat materials, best styles- for. . Men's $20 extra fine grade velour-finished cas- simeres, sack suits, finely tailored, special LgKgiini mice $10.35 1 5S5 Fine quality Oxford cheviot overcoats, 50 inches long, fine serge lined, cuff sleeves, a handsome winter coat in the very Desi styie, an sizes, $i5.uu value Extra fine medium weight thibet overcoats in black or dark grays, made by Rochester's (N. Y.) finest wholesale tailors, Deau nrui coats tnat always sell at $20.00, for this sale only Meier & Frank Company 1 1 Meier &. Frank Company Meier & Frank Company Meier & Frank Company j went on the Judge. "Now, witness, you have sworn to tell the truth. Watch what you say. Did you not open the wagon cover, 'and take your dog from the wagon?" "Yes. sir," replied Holmes, blushing deeply. "You're apparently an Ignorant young man," commented the. Judge. "You told i a He on the witness stand. It is a good j thing for you that the police authori ties are willing to drop the charge of larceny of your. dog. 've a good mind to fine you HQ for what you have done. However, you have not been here before, and you are fined 525. Tell the truth next time." A city license has' now been secured for the dog. Student Give 5000 for Gymnasium. HOUGHTON. Mich.. Nov. C-At a meet ing of the student body of the Michigan College of Mines here today, $3000 wa3 ! pledged by the students and faculty toward a $50,000 'gymnasium for the insti- 1 tution. This evening the whole student ( body, 200 strong, held a night-gown pa- raae, -marcnea to tne rtaln to meet the members of the board of control and hauled them to the hotel with President' McNair. President McNair believes tho action of the students insures the con struction of the new building., Mackay'n Extnte In Britain. LONDON, Nov. 6. The estate in Great Britain of John W. Markni- -a-hn. here .Tnlv 20. hns hfprv sronm n t tcccc r I J til, ?UKU. I Mackay's will is a brief document, de- 1 ciaring an nis estates to be community property of himself and wife, and be queathing everything "subject to his tes tamentary disposition to his son, Clar ence. The will contains no other bequests of any kind. Collmn. Volcano In Unusually Active. MEXICO CITY, Nov. 6. An Amer ican prospector who has arrived from the vicinity of the volcano in Colima ays it it in unusual activity. During the day the crater sends forth dense volumes of smoke and by night there is seen the glow of Interior fires lighting up tho whole sky. At times there are sharp Internal explo sions and red-hot stones are thrown to a great height. Anti-Trust IiiiTV Held Vnllil. LINCOLN, NQb., Nov. 6. The Nebraska Supreme Court today gave a decision sus taining th'e consUtutionality of the state. anti-trust law. which had been attacked by the Nebraska Retail Lumber Dealers' Association as defendant in a suit for damages for forcing a retail dealer cut of the business. The' law exempts laboring-men. "World's Hnrtlle Record Broken. ST. LOUIS. Nov. 6. At the horse show tonight the pony Kruger, owned by D. H. Seed3, of Mendon. Mich., broke tho world's hurdle record by jumping flvo feet, nine inches. The broken Tecord wa3 also held by this pony. 4 Bnii for Lanra Hliur. NEW YORK. Nov. 6. Bail was fur nished today for Laura Biggar, charged with conspiracy in connection with tho Bennett will case. She returned volun tarily, three days ago.