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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (June 18, 1911)
METHODISTS SEE INSURGENCY RIFE Outbreak Foreseen at Next General Conference in Minneapolis in 1912. SPIRIT OF UNREST EVIDENT "Though Oregon IH-Iorallon May Be Announced as HrRolar" Xever thele l"mct lie ma Ins That Change Are lelred. lnsurs:ni-y tls rife In the ranks of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and there are indications already that the next general conference, to be held In Minneapolis in May. 11. will be the most animated ever held In the history of the denomination. While the spirit of unrest la perhaps not so deep lr manifested In the Went. It Is never theless present and there are many who favor radlral chanacs In the pres ent system of administering affairs. It is hardly probable that there will he much of a stir In the Oregon Con ference over the Insurgent movement, and at this time It looks as thouch a -regular" delegation will be sent from here, both ministerial and lay. It seems very probable that Dr. Fletcher Homan. president of Willamette fnlverslty. will head the ministerial contingent. Pr. J. T. Abbett. superintendent of Kugene district. Is another who Is said to be In line. Three ministers and three lay men are allowed and Rev. Hiram Gould, ef Forest Grove: Rev. J. W. McPougall, superintendent of Portland ulxtrtct. and Rev. James A. Moore, superintendent of Falem district, are likely to be In the race. Rev. Mr. McDougall was a dele gate four years ago at Baltimore. T. S. McDanlrl May Be Named. T. 8. McDanlel. chairman of the board of trustees of Willamette Uni versity, of Portland. Is said to be cer tain of a place on the lay delegation. He Is one of the best-Informed Metho dists In Oregon. R. A. Booth, of Kurene. I" another who undoubtedly will be chosen, and It Is understood that A. E. Lee. of First Church. Salem. , Is a strong candidate from that por- 'tlon of the conference. Both ministerial and lay delegate will be chosen when the annual con ference meets at Salem next Septem ber, with Bishop Smith presiding. The ministers elect their delegates and the laymen elect theirs. Memorials to the general conference from either body are also In order at that time. The insurgency that Is abroad throughout the church does not con sist of disloyalty, but takes the form of dissatisfaction over the system that has been In vogue for years as to the administration of the affairs of the de nomination. At present the bishops are required by the discipline tbe law of the church) to "travel at large through out the connection and are therefore designated as -general superinten dents. Many of them, while officially known as "bishop of Oregon" or "bishop of Chicago for example, cir cle the globe in the course of a quad drennlura and are frequently absent from their home" field months at a time. During the absence of a bishop from his -home" Held, the district superin tendents are In authority aa to the supervision of the ministers on their respective districts. There are two views as to remedying this plan. Some favor the elimination of these superin tendents altogether and the creation of a dlooesan scheme for the bishops, while others believe It wise to retain the superintendents and also to have the diocesan plan. Rcrulars" Views Announced. The -regulars" believe that the church has made marvelous progress under the existing laws and that It would be unwise to make any radical changes In the discipline regarding this phase of the system. That there will be clashes between these forces from the outset Is conceded, and which will win la a. matter for the future to de cide. Both aides have among their numbers some of the strongest men la the church and there are bound to be some great debates. The Insurgents contend that It Is poor policy to send the bishops on such long, expensive trips throughout the world, when a diocesan plan would remedy this and save to the church a large sum of money. They also be lieve that It would make for better ad ministration. They favor the fixing of boundaries wherein a bishop shall have control for the full quadrennlum or for a specified term, and that such bishop shall supervise only that territory and give It hla special and exclusive at tention. Instead of leaving U to the district superintendents. The amusement question, which haa been a feature of every general con ference for a generation, will be up again, without doubt There are those who believe that the church should leave to the Individual the question as to whether It Is tight or wrong to go to dances, theaters, card partlea or races and such. Instead of placing a general ban on these amusements, as the church bow does. Both ministers and Laymen are divided on thla sub ject. Many believe that the great power of the church la due very large ly to Its attitude against these things, while others contend that thousanda of young people are kept out of the church because of this prohibition. There will be a number of bishops to elect, as some have died and more are required to administer the affairs of the church, and all of the editors ot tne official organs have to be chosen. Among these Is one to succeed the late Tr p. L Rader as editor of the Pa ctfle Christian Advocate, at Portland. It la now under the editorship of Robert If, Hughes. Its business manager, pend ing the action of the general con ference. EHRGOTT S PRESIDENT Officer ot County Sunday School Convention Elected. Rev. Albert Ehrgott, of the East fide Baptist Church, was elected presi dent of the Multnomah County Sunday School Association at the close of the two days' session of the convention Fri day. Other officers elected were: Vice president. A. A. Moore; secretary-treasurer. C W. DeOraff; teacher training superintendent. J- Albert Emeroch: home department superintendent. Mrs. femusl Connell: adult superintendent. J V Outhrte; elementary superintend ent "Mrs. J. W. Wllklns; temperance and good-eltlsenshlp. R- R- Steels. The denominational vice-presidents elected were- Baptist. XT. K- Ilatl; Christian. Mlrs Harriet Moorehouse; Congrega tional. W. It Mvsr: United Evangelical. r . tr ss it sva1 r I Aasor-iatlon. i all STalaert; 'jTrienda, It A. iilnsliaw Lutheran, c. A. Ruff: Methodist. Q. TV. Hungate: Presbyterian. B. A. Thaxter; United Brethren. J. A- Hlnkle: and Uni ted Presbyterian. Mrs. O. C. Ruff. The Episcopalian vice-president will be elected at the next meeting. Fifty delegates are expected to go from Oregon to the International Sun day School Convention In San Fran cisco June 10-17. of whom about 19 will be from Multnomah County and 20 from Portland. The last meeting of the county con vention at the Taylor-8treet Methodist Church was largely attended. Farewell speeches of the Eastern delegates who have been assisting In the local conven tion and arrangements for the Port land part In the world convention took up most of the evening. COMMISSIONRULE IS TOPIC Chrrle Frederick Adams Point Ont Popular Misconception. Interesting sidelights on the work ings of the commission form of gov ernment were shown by Charles Fred erick Adams, speaking Krld iv at the T. M. C. A. on "Henry George and His Teachings." -The commission form of govern ment has become so much nn object of worship." said Mr. Adams, "that often Itles hsve taken their form of gov ernment and without any structural change have labeled It the commission plan and have advertised themselves a being cities working under the com- DUO IBRARY OF LI SEES STONE LAID Bishop Scadding Presides Over Ceremony on Site of Diocesan Memorial. OLD BOOKS STILL. INTACT MUs Catherine Perclval, of Phila delphia. Who Gl.e Building In Honor of Imparted Brother, Attends Service. Bishop Charles Scaddinsr. assisted by other members of the Oregon diocese, laid the cornerstone of the Henry R. Perclval Memorial Plocesan library at thaBlshon White Parish Library Asso ciation toward a diocesan library for this territory; and also for the same ohiect 180 in cash from members of 8t- Andrew's Church, which I expended In purchasing valuable theological works. Including the publications or the Parker Society. These books were hipped free of cost, and have been received and placed In the custody of the Rev. John McCarty and Rev. St. Michael Fackle-. E. Hamilton, of Port land, and Dr. A. H. Steele, of Oregon city.' Donor Is Thanked. "I am glad to report that these books are still In my possession and also the original bookcase owned by Bishop Scott. Since that time libraries of cler gymen, who died In Philadelphia, have come by will to the diocese, Bishop Morris collected many books, and some of them are of great value. On several occasions Bishop Morris appealed for a suitable building In which to house them, and at last the appeals have been heard, and It Is singularly fitting that a lady of Philadelphia should build this beau tiful and much-needed memorial of a priest of the diocese of Philadelphia, whose life and work on literary lines have meeant so much to churchmen. On behalf of the diocese I have great pleasure In accepting this generous gift from Miss Catharine Perclval. who Is with us today, and offer her our grateful thanks." Wealthy Clergyman Charitable. Rev. Henry R. Perclval, In whose mem ory the library Is being built, was born In Philadelphia April a). He was LAYING THE CORNER-STONE OF THE HENEY R. PERCIVAL MEMORIAL DIOCESAN LIBRAEY J 1 . I .sr. P 'evr .. i tooAw; . . - ' J.' , ''' '.: - ' J"'W S , yl gv V--V S r.-r;'( --HsI; 'v v:; 1 TltmtG 1 THE fFXTICR OF THE GROI P I niHHOr CADDI0. Of HIS IM5IEOIATK RIOHT ' I HKV C. BOBI-filoT; I HKTOK Ol- ST. P.lll.H KHIWI. t lH IUH AT ORKC.ON CITY. THE EX TKF.MK I.KT IS AKCHUKACOT 4 HAMHEHS. OK POHTLAM). FOREIGN INFLUX PROMISED TO GIT! Dosch, Magazine Writer, Sees Heavy Immigration to Port land Wljen Canal Opens. DIRECT ROUTES PLANNED mission government. Commission gov ernment has become a hobby rather than a system, and people follow It blindly without consideration of Its merits and Its faults. It has been de clared the synonym for the rule of tho people and clvlo betterment and so people have become Imbue- with tht Idea that It Is all that Is good and great." The business system In city govern ment was given Indorsement oy Mr. Adams. NEW YORK MAN TO LECTURE Economist Will Discus) Commission Government at T. M. C. A. . In view of the proposed adoption of a commission form of government for Portland, unusual Interest center In i address to be made at a men s meet ing in the auditorium of the Portland Toung Men's Christian Association this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The speaker will be Charles Frederick Adams, the New York economist, and his subject will be The Commission Form of Gov ernment and the Opportunity It Gives for Cleaner Government. Mr. Adams arrived In Portland on Friday and was the speaker Friday night at a meeting at the Y. M. C. A. The Impression that he created then waa so favorable tnat it i expectea his address today will be of exceptional Interest. R. R. Perkins, religious work director. has arranged for special music. Including selections by the Y. M. C. A. orchestra. FINEST EVER SHOWN. Very fine exhibition planoa are ob tainable now at greatly-reduced prices at Kllers Music House, where the en tire grand opening display of pianos, player planoa and other Instruments Is now being sold. the corner of Nineteenth and Spring streets yesterday afternoon. The funds for the building, which will cost $350. were provided by Miss Catherine Per clval. of Philadelphia, who Is having the structure built as a memorial to her brother, the late Henry R- Perclval who was a priest In the church. Miss Terclval witnessed the cornerstone laying. The library building Is situated be tween the Chapel of the Ascension and the residence that la being erected as the bishop's home. In it will be pre served over 6000 volumes which now comprise the church library. The bishop will also have his office in the same building. nishop Scadding Presides. The exercises were held at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon In the presence of a large gathering of Episcopalian clergy and parishioners. In conduct ing the ceremonies. Bishop Scadding was assisted by Archdeacon Chambers. Rev. John Simpson. Rev. W. Towell and Rev. John Marshall, of this city; Rev. O. Rowen. or Sellwood. snd Kev. C Robinson, of Oregon City. Deposited In the copper box In the cornerstone were the following articles: Copy of all of the Portland dally news papers, of June 17: a pamphlet. "Op portunities In Oregon." by Bishop Scad ding: brief history of the library: brief review of the life and work of Rev. Henry R. Perclval; the Oregon Church mair for May, 111. and various diocesan leaflets. Old Hooks Kctalned. "On June 17. 154. exactly 67 years ago today." said Bishop Scsdding, "a convocation of the clergy and laity of the Episcopal Church of Washington and Oregon was held In this City of Portland. It was the first convocation of the Right Rev. Th8mas F. Scott, first missionary bishop of Oregon. In his sddress on that occasion he used these wordsi 'It gives me pleasure to say that In my visit to Philadelphia pre viously to sailing. I received upwards of to volumes from the librarian of MAYOR SIMON RECEIVES INVITATION TO ATTEND SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF PRESIDENT AND MRS. TAFT. i Q,. PHOTOGRAPH or OFF1CIA1. WHITE HOI FT CARD. Mayor Simon last waek received from the White House an Invita tion to attend the silver wedding adversary celebration of President and Mrs. Taft. to take place tomorrow night. Five thousand guests are expected to take part. One of the chief features of the occasion Is that the President haa Invited relatives of all ex-Presidents of the United State since 10. As Mayor Simon's presence la required In Portland at this time to arrange city affairs for the Incoming admin istration, he was nnable to attend. The Invitation reads: ' "The President and Mrs. Taft request the pleasure of the company of Mr. Simon at the Whits House Monday evening. June the Nine teenth, at nine o'clock. Panclng. 1IJ-III." educated at the Episcopal Academy and was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania In 1872. In the same year he obtained his master of arte degree, and was ordained a priest by Bishop Potter, of New York, six years later. His first rectorship was at Merchants vllle, N. J. In 1889 he was called to the Church of the Evangelist, Philadel phia, where he remained until 1902. He died September 22, 1903. Rev. Mr. Perclval was the author of a number of theological works. From his early youth he manifested not only won derful precocity but a mare remarkable piety. His natural talents were recog nised to such an extent by the Univer sity of Pennsylvsnla that Its law still In force regarding the age of admis sion was dispensed in his case. Not withstanding his wealth, he practiced austerity of life. K! charity was exer cised toward all, but chiefly to young men entering the ministry. LEAGUE TO DIKE LEWIS PORTLAND MEMBERS PliAX TO GREET FOUNDER. Chapter-House Promoter in San Francisco to Bid on Sculpture) for Bl Fair. Although no word as yet has been received from E. G. Lewis, members of the American Women's League In Portland are going ahead with prepa ration for a banquet to be given in honor of.thelr founder. He is expecteed early ln'july. The Chamber of Com merce and the Portland Commercial Club have promised to tender the courtesies usually given distinguished visitors. In his stay In San Francisco on his way up the Coast It Is believed that Mr. Lewis will bid for the sculpture work of the Tanama Pacific Exposi tion. Zolnay, of the University City classes, to be the sculptor. Mr. Lewis, Portland league members say, will make great efforts to swing the con tract to University City. Zolnay, ac cording to Mr. Lewis, has perfected a marble substitute to be employed If the contract la awarded to him. In the last edition of the Woman's National Weekly. Issued yesterday, Mr. Lewis makes the personal appeal to the members of the league to each get a new paid-up member to put the league on its feet. Tho announcement of the election of the new state re gent of the league. In which Miss Ida Boyd, of Pendloton. and Mrs. L. Ban non. of Rosehurg. are candidates, was also made, the balloting to close June 30. The local chapter of the order will meet Tuesday night. At that time final arrangements for Mr. Lewis' visit here will be made. Atlantic Steamship Lines Prepare to Bring Europeans Through Panama to Pacific Coast In dustrial Activity Predicted. Through the completion of the Pana ma Canal Portland will become a rival of New York as a port of entry for European travelers and Immigrants. Is the belief of the publishers of Pearson's Magazine, who have sent Arno Dosch, son of Colonel H. E. Dosch, and an ex Oregonlan reporter, from New York to this city to prepare a series of stories on the offpet that the new waterway will have on Industrial and economic conditions In the Northwest. Mr. Dosch arrived yesterday in time to help his father, who is best known as the director of exhibits at the Lewis and Clark and the A.-Y.-P. expositions, celebrate his 70th birthday. 'I am 70 years young today," Colonel Dosch expressed it. and the presence of his son, who has had success In news paper and magazine work in New York, he said, made him feel even younger. The East is looking forward to a wonderful ' growth and development on the Pacific Coast as a result of the canal opening." said Mr. Dosch yesterday. Steamship companies are preparing to route their vessels direct from European ports to the Pacific Coast. Additional Cost Is Slight. "Those lines that are engaged in hand ling immigrants to this country are pre paring to book them to one of the North western ports instead of to New York. They say that tliey can land them here for only $10 or $15 more than it costs to take them to on of the Eastern ports. As a result thousands of settlers will book passage for Portland and eventually this city will become a rival of New York as a port of entry. "This will benefit New York as well as Portland, for New York is unable now to handle its foreign population. "A point which I expect to work Into my stories Is that Portland and other Northwestern cities now "have an oppor tunity to capitalize Us future Immigrant . , i - t n.'ih.m HVnO- ment districts should not be allowed to spring up. Employment should be found for all. The Idle lands should be made available for the new arrivals. Sanltary and comfortable living quarters should be provided. Factory districts should be built. Crowded Condition Threatened. "It may seem awkward for a city like Portland to make elaborate preparations so far in advance when there Is no ap parent need for any of them, but as soon as the canal Is completed Portland will find Itself with a heavier foreign population on its hands than it can ac commodate. . While sojne people here may not view th- situation in this llsrht. the publish t if Pearson's are sufficiently conll i that such will be the result that ti-ey have sent me out here to obtain Information to be used in my stories along this line. All well-posted people In New York know that the canal will mean a heavy and constant flow of travel away from the Atlantic toward the Pacific Coast. "In the course of time, and not a very long time, either, tne r-acinc ui should be equal In population and In in dustral activity to the Eastern Coast. Mr Dosch will remain In Portland for onlv a few days, and then will travel to California to complete his researches. Plummer has the highest quality olive oil In Portland. Sampie tee. Call or phone Plummer Drug Co.. 260 Third. Pasture wanted. T 773. Oregonlan. GOING IN FOR PLAYERS Nine families during the past week have sent their old pianos to Eilers Music House In part payment for one of the latest new Autoplanos or for an Eilers De Luxe player piano, or a pianola piano. Why not have music the best of music, at home by means of a modern and Improved player piano such as sold by Eilers Music House and which every member of the family can play? See the exhibition pianos now on sale at Eilers Music House, Seventh and Alder. RIVERACRE. One acre, with 110 feet on river, at Rock Spur Station, new macadam road, small running stream, fine shade trees, best of bathing and boating, beach and very pretty view on river. This Is the snap of that district. Price $3250 and as low as $500 cash. Chapln & Her low, $32 Chamber of Commerce. Pasture wanted. T 77J, Oregonian. jCail Edlelsen about f ueL SPEND YOUR FOURTH AT GLADSTONE PARK where there are cool, shady places for your picnic luncheon. will b the opening day of the Willamette Valley CHAUTAUQUA J-'ine camping facilities. T. J. Gary, Secretary, Oregon City. IDEAL VACATION PLACE mm A lemonstratlon at Office Uurlng Kose Festival. INSTANT RELIEF ? DEAF ACCcPT OUR OFFER TODAY ,t you ar. deaf or hard of bearing do S'. write today and jet our Electrophone on 30 Days THR0t5! It 1 a tiny but pow erful electric, near- . In ar Aovlr-sV aV trutV I wonderful little in strument, perfected to such a aegree that many deaf people can now hear the faintest sound and enjoy all pleasures of church. public speaking or ordinary rontersa tlon. It matrnlflfs sound, gradually restore the natural hearing, carried in the cK th ing and leaves both Stotz Electrophone Co. Dept. A t9 JLumbermesa bid., IXpt A. r or t land. Or The Electrophone In use almost Invisible .Buy Your . Piano Now! STARTLING REDUCTIONS ON THE FINEST HIGH-GRADE PIANOS AND PLAYER PIANOS IN BUSH & LANE'S RE MOVAL SALE. This Removal Sale means more to you than any other offering made. First, our original prices are much low er because we are a factor) branch, sell ins: direct to von without the middle man. It means that by buying now you can effect a still greater saving. But you must act quickly now if you expect to benefit by this really great sale of Pianos and Player Pianos. The reductions are genuine, the instruments the most desirable and the terms so easy, there's no excuse to wait a mo ment longer.' We must and will dispose of the re maining fine instruments in the next few days. We've ordered an immense new stock for our new establishment. Everything in our present quarters must go. We're not offering you alleged $600 pianos for $190, but we are offering honest bona fide reductions large enough to interest any shrewd buyer. Come in tomorrow, select any piano you desire, make a small payment dovn and the balance in easy monthly, quarterly or yearly payments and -we'll deliver the piano before nightfall. You'll find everything exactly as represented. Each and every instru ment is strictly brand new, fully and unconditionally guaranteed for a long term of years. Pay Now $220 Instead of $275 Pay Now $248 Instead of $310 Pay Now $260 Instead of $325 and so on. Drop in the first thing tomorrow inorning, and we'll show you how you can positively save enough to pay for a splendid vacation for the entire fam- iiy. 386 yimunvrrSt. yTfS&nrA