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THE MORNING OEEGONIAN, .WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1903. TOO MUCH POLITICS Presbyterian General Assem bly Is Criticised BY DELEGATE FROM PORTLAND Xrocnl Pretibytery 3Iay Oppose Open ing Lewis and Clark Fair on Skb day Scarcity of Yohcs 3Iea for the Ministry. ' At the meeting of the Portland Pres bytery yesterday in the Mount Tabor Presbyterian Church. The pastoral re lations between the First Church of As toria and Hev. Henry Marcotte Tveredis solved; Dr. J. R. "Wilson submitted the report of the work of the general . as sembly in which he declared that too much politics was used in the election of the moderator, calling out a sharp re Joinder from Dr. v Hill; the Presbytery voted to investigate the cause of the de crease in ministerial candidates; the Presbytery started a movement to pre sent a Congressional appropriation for "the 1903 fair unless the doors are closed ton Sunday; and closed the work of the day by ordaining and installing last night the Rev. David A- Thompson as pas ftor of the Sellwood Church. After the usual half hour devoted to re ligious exercises Moderator "Winfleld T. tecott took the chair and the regular business was commenced. One of the Eflrst matters was the reference to a com hnittee composed of Rev. E. P. Hill, Rev. 'W. S. Gilbert and William "Wadhams of the application for the dissolution of the pastoral relation between Rev. Henry Marcotte and the First Church of As 'toria, as he has accepted the call to Westminster Presbyterian Church of the tEast Side. The Sunday school report showed the following: New schools organized 104", tthree every day of ihe year; schools reor ganized 363, almost one a day; number of children gathered, 43,623; teachers and officers, 4S76; making a total of 49,499. Average number of Sunday schools brought into existence by missionary so cieties,. 35. Last year 55 churches were organized. Since 18S7. churches have become connected with the roll of the General Assembly. In the synod of Ore gon there are sir missionaries and a synodical missionary. Last year the missionaries organized and reorganized S4 schools. Two churches grew out of their labors, two buildings for worship were built at a cost of $1,454. Rev. Levi John son began work under the board of mis sions July 1, 1S03, and requests for his services come from all directions. The report set forth that some churches in Oregon had not made contributions for the work. Remarks were made by Rev. J. V. Mllll gan, who contended that the importance of the branch warranted giving it more attention. He thought that some definite plan should be adopted to get a larger collection, and on motion the report was adopted with the recommendation that the committee should submit to tho Presbytery a plan for a definite in crease in collections. Rev. Levi Johnson and Rev. W. S. Gilbert spoke for more extended plans. Rev. William Travis, Jormerly Sunday school missionary, sup plemented the remarks of these speakers. The following standing committees were appointed: Bills and overtures C. "W. Hayes, "W. C Sculs. S. W. Lawrence. Judicial expense-J. V. Mllllcan. K. T. Allen. H. C Coleman. Minutes of General Assembly H. H. Pratt, J. Jl. Welch, A. M. Sibly. Minutes of Synod A. Robinson, I. John son, A. . ilathesen. Narration of General Assembly I. John son, William Wadhams. Narration of Synod E. M. Sharp, chair man. Finance William Robertson, W. H. Mark ell, J. T. Ross. Resolutions F. H. 2Jlxell, J. E. Day, H. Sing:. Politic In General Assembly. At 11 A. M. commissioners to the gen eral assembly held at Los Angeles, Rev. Henry Marcotte and W. H. Markell, made brief reports, but the statements and ob servations of Dr. J. R. Wilson made a profound impression and called out some criticism from Dr. HU1 and support from Dr. W. S. Holt. Dr. Wilson remarked that he had learned a great deal while attending the general assembly. It was. a body of splendid mediocrity and full of business. So active was it that it finished its work in nine instead of 14 days. It worked rapidly, said Dr. Wilson, and he commended it highly. There was one thing Dr. Wilson very strongly disap proved and he warned the Presbytery that some important matters were coming up. He disapproved of the politics that had been used in the election of the moderator. Intimating that the wires had been long and carefully laid that stretched clear across the continent to the Pacific Coast. Dr. Wilson condemned all politics in the election of the moderator. He 3ald that 'an effort was ' now being made to overthrow the Peoria constitution, which takes much of the arbitrary power out of the hands of the moderator and places It with committees composed of men skilled and well able to exercise It for the good of the Presbyterian Church. Dr. Wilson then pointed but the elements that were now engaged in the effort to overthrow the Peoria constitution and restore to th moderator the power it took from hinx He detailed the modifications that had been made in the constitution so that no two chairmen of committees could fomo from the same electorate section. thus distributing the management and powers of the church. Dr. Wilson warned the Presbytery that It was proposed .to oyerthrow this con stitution with tho modified plan. Pass ing on. Dr. Wilson said that educational commissioners proposed to raise $12,000,000 for endowment of Presbyterian schools. but he said that unless the practical laymen of this commission, such as WI1 11am M. Ladd, of Portland, took the matter in hand and laid plans and car ried them out, he did not think the money would be raised, but, if they did, "it would, certainly come. Color Question Will Come Up. Another mighty question; continued Dr. Wilson, that will engage the attention of the giants at the next General As sembly"-vas the matter of separating the colored and white Presbyteries of the South. The question would then be de cided -snould they be separated. The synods would take care of themselves, Dr. Wilson remarked that this "was one of the '-most important and mqst dlffi cult questions facing the Presbyterian Church.. Men were divided on the, prob lem. .. "What are your views? Where do you stand, Doctor?" -was asked by one of the ministers. Dr. Wilson smiled pleasantly and then replied: "Don't ask me. I am like the man who. said he was either an aristocrat or a Democrat in feeling the former, but In principle the latter." Dr Wilson gave a very fine outline, of the work, and then spoke of the ad vantage of the General Assembly to the West. He said that from a business standpoint the effect was very great. but from the missionary standpoint noth ing was gained by holding the General Assembly on this Ccast. He said that when the delegates vlsted the fine cities of Los Angeles, with its magnificent st-seet car service, and Portland with Its beautiful scenerj't the missionary au thorities at once conclude that tho people out West could sustain themselves. "I don't believe," declared Dr. Wilson, "that 5100,000 for education will come to tho West, as the result of tho General As sembly meeting in Los Angeles, but of course in a business way tho advantages td the West are great. Wo must learn to help ourselves, build our own schools and our own churches." Dr. E. P. Hill took exception to Dr. Wilson's remarks about tho methods used in the election of the present moderator of tho General Assembly. He said that he had supported him and he had no apologies to make. He considered that the methods used were perfectly honor able throughout. Dr. Holt was about to reply when the speakers' were called to order, and what promised to be a lively debate was shut oft by Moderator Scott. Rev. IT. Marcotte' Transfer. Rev. Henry Marcotte then addressed the Presbytery, announcing his resigna tion from the pastorate of the First Church of Astoria, where he had served for seven years, and his acceptance of the call to Westminster Church of Port land. He sold that Sunday evening last the Astoria Church had released him, . . Rev. J. R. "Wilson, Principal of Portland Academy. ou "c "i"' "1C wumuwo- sioners j. j.. oss ana jonn rryce were ( present from the Astoria Church, and both made statements to the effect that ; the Astoria Church had released Mr. i tho i understanding that he would be enter- ; ing a larger work. They asked the Pres Dytery to dissolve the pastoral relations so he could enter on his Portland work the first Sunday In December, provided the new Astoria Church was finished and dedicated by that time. Commissioner Ross, of the Astoria Church, then read the following resolu tions, adopted Sunday evening last: Whereas, The Rev. Henry Marcotte, after seven years of a successful pastorate over the First Presbyterian Church of Astoria, i during which time he has endeared him- I self to his church and congregation by his earnest and devoted efforts to promote the ( welfare and prosperity of the church and the extension of the kingdom of the Lord, Jesus Christ, has tendered his resignation i and now asks the members to join him in request to the Presbytery of Portland to sever the pastoral relations now existing; therefore, be it Resolved, That we deeply regret the con templated reverence of the pastoral tie that Rev. D. dalned Church. B. Thompson, Or Pantor of Sellwood has so closely and harmoniously bound pas tor and people together for so many years, yet. believing that by a dispensation of Divine Providnce our beloved pastor has been called of God to labor In the cause of tho Master in a larger field, and that under the circumstances the Astoria church would M. E. CONFERENCE Rev. J. R. T. Lathrop, Grace Church Rev. J. R. T. Lathrop, who has so satisfactorily and successfully filled the pulpit and administered the finan cial affairs of the Grace M. E. Church, at Twelfth and Taylor, has "been reappointed, to the great satisfaction of his entire congregation. The Rev. Mr. Lathrop has had charge of this pastorate for the past three years, coming to this charge from Indianapolis, Ind. He is a most able man and an unusually line 'preacher. Last year he succeeded in raising a debt of $20,000, and fully demonstrated his ability as a financier. The retention of Mr. Lathrop at his present post is considered a very wise move of the conference. At the First Methodist Church (Taylor street) there is rejoicing over the retention of Rev. H. J. TalboltTwho will now enter tho third year of his occupancy of First Church pulpit. The Rev. Mr. Talbott was, before coming to Portland, a presiding elder in Indiana and a pastor at Evansvllle. In that state. He .Is unusually popular and a strong Christian character, well fitted In every respect for his calling. Mr. Talbott Is an indefatigable worker and his church is now undergoing repairs and Improvements to the extent of $2000 as a result of his earnest labors. Centenary Church is to be congratulated on the action of the conference in retaining the Rev.- W. B. Holllngs head. who has filled this pastorate with such signal success during the past two years. The Rev. Mr. Hollingshead is one of .the younger men of the conference, having been In It only five or lx years. He formerly occupied a Eugene, pastorate, coming hero from that city. At present Centenary Is having $5000 expended upon it In repairs and remod eling, for all of which great credit Is due its hard-working pastor. It will now be one of the handsome churches of the city. Mr. Hollingshead is a most fluent speaker and beloved - by . all his congregation, by whom greatest satisfaction, over his retention Is expressed. not be Justified In withholding its consent; therefore, be it R-e solved. That In compliance with the re quest of the Rev. H. Marcotte. this church accepts his resignation and will join with him In a request to the Presbytery of Port land to sever the pastoral relations nowvex-iating-, to take effect tho last Sunday In November, 1003. Attest: JOHN BRTCE, Secretary. The committee to which the matter had been referred reported recommending that the pastoral relations between Mr. Mar cotte and the Astoria Church be dis solved, and that the call from Westmin ster Church be placed in Mr. Marcotte's hands. The report was adopted. The pulpit of tho Astoria Church will be declared vacant the first Sunday In De cember. 'Mr. Marcotte and Elder Lock wood were- appointed to make arrange ments for Installation services at West minster Church. Dr. E. P, Hill spoke in very high terms of the pastorate of Mr. Marcotte at Astoria, which he said had been notable in every way. The church was run down when Mr. Marcotte went there, and now he would leave behind a fine $18,000 edifice and a prosperous congregation in ' every way. To Close the Fair on Sundays. After lunch, served by the women of the Mount Tabor Church Presbytery, devo tions were conducted by Rev. W. C. Lamb, when Rev. Mr. Tufts of the Anti Saloon League, addressed the assemblage, explaining its purposes. The Presbytery indorsed the work of the league. A report read by Rev. William Travis, chairman of the committee on Sabbath observance, set In motion a movement to have the Lewis and Clark Fair close its doors on Sundays. In the report was a resolution recommending the Presby tery to call to Its aid tho American Sunday School Union, the Bureau of Re form and the Women's Christian Tem perance Union to ask Congress to stipu late In making appropriations in aid of all such expositions that the doors must be closed Sundays to make the appro priation available. After discussion the resolution was adopted. Scarcity of Xew Ministers. Rev. Dr.' J. It. Wilson of the committee on education, reported on the alarming ' decrease in the number of young men ' preparing for the ministry, and also on the methods by which they obtain an education. The report recommended that the Presbytery appoint special commit tees to investigate the causes of the de crease of candidates. Dr. Wilson urged the importance of the investigation. He J said, however, that all the professions j were suffering. Young men were shaping their courses in schools for some phase of' : engineering electrical, mining, civil and j few were preparing for the law, medl- i cine or tho ministry. The Presbytery i adopted tho recommendation, and placed . the matter In the hands of the committee me maner m me nanus oi ine curaraiueo ; on education, wnicn, witn tne am oi ur. on education, which, with the aid of Dr. Wilson, will make a thorough investiga- ; tlon of the subject from all points of view. Rev. S. W. Gamble addressed the i Presbytery in behalf of Sunday observ- : ance. ticv. a. &i. bnarp suomiuca tne report on foreign missions, showing sub stantial progress. Rev. Dr. E. P. Hill made an extended report on home mission. , Statistics were given to show the pro I gress made in Portland churches and elsewhere. William Wadhams, P. B., (prince of beg gars, a title conferred on him by tho home mission committee) spoke of the efforts made to build a new church at Sprlngwater. Much progress had been made. Also It was reported that a new church was being finished at Eagle Creek. Ordination of Itev. D. A. Thompson. The Presbytery adjourned in the af- ternoon from the Mount Tabor to the Sellwood Presbyterian Church, where the women entertained the members at luncheon. Following came the ordination of Rev. David A. Thompson as a minister, and his installation as pastor of the Sell wood Presbyterian Church. The auditor ium was filled with a large congregation. Moderator- Wlnfield T. Scott was In j charge. Following music came reading of J the scriptures by Rev. E. T. Allen, of the First Church. Rev. Jerome R. McGladc, ' of Mlzpah, delivered the prayer. William 1 Wadhams, who secured the lot on which J the Sellwood Church stands, by request : gave a touching solo In a clear and cf , fectlve manner. Rev. W. S. Gilbert, of : Calvary Church, preached the ordination I sermon 1 Then followed the ordination. Rev. W. S. Holt told how Mr. Thompson had been H1' a ?tuAen In,e Princeton j . j.neoiogicai seminary. 10 iaKe ine ocu- . wood work. Mr. Thompson had passed ; , a rigid examination by the Presbytery i witn credit. .Moderator acott propounded the constitutional questions both to the , congregation ana tne canaiaate. lcmDers , 01 ine .rresuyiery men guuierea on ino , platform ana ordainea Mr. inompson into tne ministery. ills installation then xouowca. ur. j. wnson aenverea me charge to the pastor and Dr. Holt the charge to rthe congregation, and cere- monies were completed. There will be a short session this morn- Ing to finish up some routine business. Members of the Presbytery will attend the synod which meets in Corvallls. British Artillerymen Begin Tonr. BOSTON, Oct. 6. The much-heralded tour throughout this country and Can ada of the Ancient and Honorable Artil lery Company of Massachusetts, having as Its guests the Honorable Artillery Company of London, began today, after four days of entertainment and sightsee ing In this section. All officers and mem bers of the London company, about 165 in number, started on the trip. Oregon Kidney Tea Is prepared without alcohol, which 1 Injurious in kidney and blad der diseases. RETURNS POPULAR PASTORS Rev. H. J. Talbott, Taylor-Street Chnrch TO CAPTURE CONVENTION RAILROAD HEX WILL LAY PLANS AT SPOKANE. North Pacific Passenger Agents Want National Convention to Come to Portland in 1004. A large delegation of local railroad men will leave in special cars Friday evening to attend the convention of traffic men, to be held In Spokane on Saturday, for the purpose of taking formal action looking toward securing for Portland the na tional convention In 1904 of the American Association of Traveling Passenger Agents. The Spokane convention will be a special meeting of the first district of the Pacific Coast Association of Traffic Agents. It is called for the special pur pose of pushing the proposition to bring the national convention here, because of the benefits that will accrue to this dis trict. A party of about, 50 will attend Rev. IVlnfleld T. SceHt, Mod erator of the Portland Pres bytery. frnm this Htv nnri -similar nnmhtn nf roll.. mn fmm nth rwr. onH Washington towns will be present. The -min t,i ,cCi c(. t,inv .oninr Tr.nMnn !,.. kt. mn n. mvni rorpntlnn nnri nil th backing they may desire In securing the ; national convention. The parent body, the Pacific Coast As I sociatlon, has already taken action on ' the matter and extended an invitation to j the passenger agents to meet at Portland, i In view of the fact that the first district will be particularly interested in the corf ventlon, it has been deemed wise that that district hold a meeting and take formal . action expressing its desires. Six men from this district, most of whom are from Portland, have been selected to attend the coming national convention at New Or I leans In December as delegates and they will go provided with Invitations from their district association, the gen eral body, and many other organiza tions, all of which are anxious to see Portland win the fight. The delegates se lected from this district are: W. E. Sea- chrest, of the New York Central lines; J. P. Jones, of the Southern Pacific; J. W. Casey, of tho Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul; J. R. Nagle, of the O. R. & N.; George W. Andrews, of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company, and Robert Cunning ham, of the Great Northern. It is certain that these men will attend the convention and It may be that others will go from here. Besides these delegates, about 35, selected from the Pacific Coast at large, will attend. The majority, if not all, of the delegates already selected will attend the conven tion In Spokane Saturday. M. J. Roche. of the RIO Grande; Mr. Seachrest, and others were busy yesterday making up tho Portland party. The list will probably be compieted today. Two special sleepers have been secured and the railroad men and theIr wlves to the number of not less tnan 50 wm occupy them. The cars will leave thIs clty over tne 0. R. & N. Friday evening at 6 o'clock, and will arrive in i Spokane the next morning: t During the forenoon a trolley ride will be taken about the city and sightseeing , wm De Indulged In. In the afternoon the visitors will see the races and the f fmjt fair. At 8 o'clock In the evening the women will visit the theaters and the railroad men -will co Into convention. The home trip will be commenced Sunday af ternoon at 4 o'clock. Aside from extending a formal Invlta tlon to the passenger agents to hold their next meeting In Portland, the convention is designed to serve the purpose of arous Ing enthusiasm among the people of Washington and especially the Sound dls trlct. It is planned that the passenger men after their convention. If It be held here, shall make a trip to Spokane, Seattle and other Washington points, and It Is de sired that they shall be met with an en thusiastic welcome In that country- All the railroads and apparently all the Interests of the Pacific Coast will be united in the fight to secure the big convention for Portland The delegates will go to the meeting at New Orleans with the TO THEIR CHARGES v N . ' it ? Rev. W. B. HollInKshead, Centen ary Church. KKi ? ' jaTK sTsTsTsTsTsTsTr' HIbTsTst backing of the Northwest, and the chances for Portland's success look very bright to those Interested. The delegates will carry with them Invitations from the Gov ernor of Oregon, the Mayor and City Council of Portland, the Chamber of Com merce, the Lewis and Clark Fair Commis sion, and other organizations of the city, besides equally urgent invitations from all the railroad organizations and com mercial clubs of the Coast. These men will be provided with everything that might be used as aa inducement to get the conventioa "The fight will He between Portland and the City of Mexico,' said Mr. Roche. "The convention has been promised to Mexico for a long time, and a strong fight will be made. But I believe we will be suc cessful. It Is of he greatest Importance that we get it. Not because of the Lewis and Clark Fair alone, but because tb.6 tide of Immigration is in this direction. The passenger agent Js the man who an swers the questions of the Immigrant, and as there are many passenger agents of the East "who know nothing of the North west, they should be brought here and shown the resources of our country." EULOGIZE THE HEN. The State Poultry Association Holds First Fall Meeting. Edward Carlisle, a Portland poultry raiser, was the speaker at the first Fall meeting of the Oregon State Poultry Asso ciation, held last night at the Chamber of Commerce. President E. J. Ladd waited for some time after the hour set for the meeting before he introduced Mr. Carlisle, in hope that a larger gathering would be present. When they did not appear he finally Introduced the speaker, and about 14 people heard his paper, which was a "pita for the neglected hen." Mr. Carlisle believes that a man should he known d the hens he keeps, and declares that peo ple are prone to neglect them because they think that the birds can care for tnem- selves. He read statistics which showed that a city the size of Portland consumes about 200 eggs to the person, and that the annual egg crop for the city alone would amount to over 2000 per year. Mr. Carlisle had many surprising things to say about the history of the chicken. He proved by figures that the he" is the most useful bird on earth, and at tit same time gets the worst treatment. f tho hen he said: "The busy hen supplies the eggs, and at last, when her work Is done, she Is herself eaten. She asks nothing for It all, not even a vote of thanks; then surely we should not deny her the small care she deserves If we have any feeling left. She Is neglected and tortured by thoughtless people, who force her to oc cupy a place that Is 111-smelllng and In fested with Insects, and furthermore abuse- her If she should attempt (by using her far superior Judgment) to relieve her con dition somewhat by trying to roost on the garden fence. The hen has no law to pro tect her. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals does not Include her in its list." At the close of Mr. Carlisle's paper, Mr. Ladd discussed plans for the coming poul try show and mistakes which the associa tion should avoid during the Lewis and Clark -Fair. He called attention to tho way In which the St. Louis people were treating poultry-raisers,, and stated that the Fair had refused to coop or take charge of any exhibit unless It was In charge of a caretaker. He estimated that fully 5000, birds would be shown during the Fair of 1905. The committee appointed by the association has talked the matter over with a Lewis and Clark committee. It Is the Intention of the Lewis and Clark Fair officials to give medals and diplomas, and not cash prizes. This, Mr. Ladd thought, would be a mistake, as they should offer both. There is to be another meeting, at which It Is expected that final arrangements will be made. For the an nual poultry show, Mr. Ladd thought It would be a good idea for the different breeders of chickens to subscribe $1 apiece, this money to be soent In cuds, the sub scriber to accompany his money with a vote as to which breed of birds he wished his money to buy a cup for. The next meeting will be held on the second Tues day In November. VAGUE THREAT IS MADE. O. R, N. Onnoses Onenlncr of Ran- I dolph Street. ' In the Alblna ferry, members of the ferry committee of the Executive Board admit that they have a bear by the tall. Whlle the contract has been peaceably let for the building of the boat and that .mat ter has been disposed of. there Is nd end of protest to various landings suggested. Protests spring up at every turn. The latest and, possibly, the most formidable against the present Intention to sell the old ferry site and open up Randolph and Russell streets was filed with City Au ditor Devlin yesterday afternoon by the 1 Oregon Railway & Navigation Company. The communication bears the signature of i President A. L. Mohler and Is couched In very" positive terms, with the exception of one portion, In which a very subtle In- uiuuauuii is jrniue umi, snouiu uie city Insist upon opening up Randolph street as a thoroughfare so as to interfere with the traffic of the railroad company, dis tressing results will ensue. The statement Js thought by city officials to Imply that the company's shops would be moved from their present site, which would be no small matter. Inasmuch as the company has a large force of employes, with a pay roll of over n.OOO.OOO a year. All this Is gravely set forth In the communication, which is as follows: To the Mayor and the Common Council, City of Portland, Or: Gentlemen: So far as this company's in terests are concerned, I hope you will not sell the present Alblna ferry-landing and open up Randolph and Russell streets. The effect of opening up either Randolph or Russell street will be to seriously interfere with the operation of our railroad shops and terminal yards and cause a delay in deliv ering the grain to the warehouses, result ing in an additional delay in the loading- of ships, which will have the effect of em barrassing the growth of the grain business on that side of the river In Portland. It will furthermore prevent the econom ical operation of our shop tracks and yard, and prevent the carrying out of future plans' for the mutual benefit of the city and railroad. While I know you are giving the matter every consideration, we feel that a payroll of Sl.000,020 per annum is a bus-i Iness Interest directly interwoven- with the prosperity of the city's Inhabitants who are Interchangeably supporting others. The opening of these streets will unquestionably retard proper growth In that direction. Toursx respectfully. A. L. MOHLER. Whether or not the railroad company's dark hint at calamity will have the effect of altering the present Intention of open Randolph street city officials decline to discuss. The ferry committee has already recommended the sale of the present site and the opening of Randolph street. It has also considered many otner proposi tions, but thus far has not been able to secure any perfectly desirable solution of the difficulty. SPOTTERS ON THEIR TRAIL Chicago City Conncil Will Try to Lo cate Grafters in Public Service. CHICAGO, Oct. 6. After hearing an explanation from Mayor Harrison con cerning the municipal "graft" charges, the Chicago City Council last night voted to establish a system of espionage over the city employes. It also appointed a committee of nine Aldermen to conduct an Investigation of the city departments. Three confidential agents, or detectives, It is provided by the action of the Alder men, shall be employed by the Civil Ser vice Commission to be assigned In differ ent departments at different times and furnish the commissioners with Informa tion which may lead to the detection of dishonest dealings. In this way the Council proposes to make discharges for "graft" possible, even under the present rigid civil service laws regarding proof. WILL SUE CITY OFFICIALS MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION TO BEGIN CIVIL PROCEEDINGS. Exact Legal Means by "Which Re form Organization Will Move Against Gnmblins: Not Stated. The Municipal Association." intends to begin civil proceedings against the city officials without delay because of their re fusal to close gambling in Portland. Just what the nature of these proceedings will be the members of the association refuse to say. Tho committee which was ap pointed two weeks ago to investigate what legal means existed for closing gam bling and what would tie the best method for the association- to adopt made Its report at a well-attended meeting of the reform organization last night. The asso ciation, after some discussion, instructed the committee to engage attorneys and to institute civil suits as soon as possible. The usual method of criminal proceedings against the gamblera themselves will not be adopted for the present. The question of what legal proceedings can' be commenced against the city offi cials Is a matter of some doubt among local attorneys. Thn association itself disclaims any intention of attempting to Impeach Mayor Williams, and even this Is not, strictly speaking, a civil proceed ing or a matter for the courts. "I suppose," said a prominent attorney last night, "that a restraining order or In junction could be obtained, but I cannot see what good this would be. Nor do I think that any of the officials could be sued on their bonds. I confess that I am at a loss to know what civil proceedings the Municipal Association can take, and will await their definite announcement with some Interest." LINER IN QUARANTINE. Suspicions Disease "Will Canse Pas sengers to Be Detained. SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 6. The Pacific liner Nippon Maru, which arrived here from Oriental ports via Honolulu today. was detained In quarantine owing to a suspicious case or sicKness wnicn affect ed one of her engineers before reaching Honolulu. Among the cabin passengers are: Gen eral J. P. Sanger, U. S. A.; Commander S. A. Staunton, U. S. N.; C. A. Dustln, Judge of the Court of Appeals; Quarter master H. B. Chamberlain, . Major J. B Houston, Tonal Shlnoo, Vice-Consul. The Maru's malls were released this evening, and the vessel will be released from quarantine tomorrow, but the pas sengers will have to undergo detention at the quarantine station on Angel Island for a period of seven days. Electric Road to Go Under Hammer. LA PORTE, Ind.. Oct. 6. Federal Judge Baker set November 4 as the date on which tho master In chancery will sell at auction the plant and franchise of the Lake Cities Electric Company to satisfy foreclosure proceedings. Russell B. Har rison was one of the principal stockhold ers of the company. BUSINESS 1TEMI. If Baby Is Cuttlns Teeth. p. ,tm and use that old and well-tried remedy. Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup, for children teething. It soothes tne cniia. souena ine zumi, allays all pain, cures wina cono aaa uircu. Visitors to Portland chxiM ..m mtno 'tho Aoll irh t f nl frlnx tin flnrt down the Columbia River. Particulars at O. li. 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Send for book on the heart. DR.'MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart. Ind. CUTLERY EVERZ-BLAKMRRANTED 0 i to we iirnmn SOJfffllAN aiil'BOTTLED Order from Fleckenstein-Mayer Co. but don't blame your wife or the cook before breakfast if you wake up in the morning with a dark-brown taste and that dull ache over the eyes. You kno?r very well something is wrong, so when you first get out of bed take two teaspoonfuls of Abbey's Salt of Fruits in a tumbler of water, not cold, and you will not want to blame any one after breakfast. A most pleasant-tasting tonic laxative is Abbey's Salt. It is ex actly suited to the" needs of the human stomach, bowels and liver. It enriches the blood and rids it of poisonous matter, tones up the stomach and digestive organs and gives you a clear head for the day's work. M An absolute guarantee goes M with every bottle that there is jj nothing else so good for the bowels as Abbey's Effervescent Salt of H Fruits. If after us;ng one bottle a you do not agree with us, we will a give your money back. Sold by H drug stores all over the world 25c, 50c. and SI per bottle. HI Sample bottle and booklet free by j addressing The Abbey Efferves- cent Salt Co., Ltd., 9 to 15 Murray g St., New York City; 144 Queen f Victoria St., London, England, or 712 Craig St., Montreal, Canada. Mwmmmmwmmmjammmm Nasal CATARRH Xa all Its lU(M. Ely'sCreamBalm eleansts, sootnea ana beala tba diseased membrane. It cures ca- ( Urrh and drive away a o o 1 & In tb bead 1 CREAM BALM la placed Into tint soatrlb, spreads over the sombran and Is absorbed. Relief Is Immediate and a euro follow a. It U not lrylnff does not produce sneezing-. Largt lze, CO cents at Druggists' or by rnall; Trial Jlze. 10 cents by mall. BLJ BROTHERS. CO Warren St., Na Yorlc, . ' I CURE PRIMARY, SECONDARY OR TERTIARY In 20 to 40 days without tne u3o ot potasa or mercury, to stay cured forever. Keflex disorders from excesses In early Ufe, lost manhood and debility, promptly and perma nently cured- Kyery case accepted under leal guarantee. Send ior free book. STATE MEDICAL INSTITUTE 701 FIRST AVE.. SEATTLE, WASH. EVERYBODY DELIGHTED. Xeivliro's Herpiclde Destroys tho Dandruff Germ mid Pre vents Baldness. Quinine and rum and a whole lot of. other- things, are pleasant to rub on tho scalp after washing It free of dandruff, but not one preparation of the general run cures dandruff and falling hair. It Is nec essary to kill that germ, to be perma nently cured of dandruff, and to stop fall ing hair. Newbro's Herplclde will posi tively destroy that germ, so that there can bo no more dandruff, and so that the hair will grow luxuriantly. "Destroy the causa and you remove the effect." Sold by lead ing druggists. Send 10 cents In stamps for sample to The Herplclde Co., Detroit, Mich. Eerw Woman Is Interested r.xvX should knotr abctittha wonderful MARYEL Whirling Spray Th New Ladles" Syringe" nest. Sitlest, .Most Convenient. i.v ,.,F 4rK?tit far It. If b" rannot supjily the other, lint fend stamp for 11- fnllnartlenlarsandrtlrectlonsln- C -rMiiable to lartlt. JHnVBLCO.. CJfe?V, A ,ft VT.. Vnrtr 0-JM' For astle by IVoodard. Clarke & Ca, CHICHESTER'S ENGLISH lr1-4nl and Onlr 3eanlne. XTTE. ii-ar relUbie. Ladle. Dnwrlit for CUlUiilUiJUKa utuusu la KED Sad Gold mtJlla boxet. with ble riibon. Tsxsio other. Rftuo I)ajjron Snbclltations cad Imita tion. By of joar DroczUL or rait 4c. is aiunpa for f-arueniara, TMnoiuu sad "RelUr for Lailon,"" Ullr, tj r. tarn Moll. 10,000 TmiIbosUU. SoldbT 1 Sruxxi'U. Calehetr Chemical Co- Xatn tail Slltr. Uadlacn Saaiin. 1 III LA rJU iggop stopped FREE 5Bn!ily Permanently Cured bj 1 1 DR. KLINE'S GREAT 1 I W NERVE RESTORER COKal'LIATIOX, prwul lr niU. trntii u4 83 TRIAL BOTTLE FBEB I Permanent Cure, mot nij impmix nll& br i3 KxxTOstihicutu.Xpflepsy. Bpssms, at. Vitas 5&tj.0.Slllk?.lf1 931 Arch St.. Philadelphia. 1 sEL 1 roii!) In L 3