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1 THE MOBNDSTG OBE6027IAN, TUESDAY, BEPTEMBEB 8, 41903. AXFORTHEDOWAGER Chinese Reformers Do Not Love Their Empress. NO THRONE FOR HER, THEIR AIM Seattle "branch, told of the need of asso ciations In cities of 8000 or more. Detail discussions for the different .departments were led by Reno Hutchinson, the relig ious director; O. 2L Babbitt, the new physical instructor, and C. I. Chase, the educational director. At 6 o'clock the CO odd men present were Invited to a vege tarian dinner. v In the evening session, Zlr. Hale, the employment secretary, and P. B. "Willis, the jjoys' -work secretary, told of. the re lation of their departments to the general work. I. H. Amos presented the ex penses of the association for the year. JACK DAY'S LAST APPEAL If Fislit la Allowed, Net Proceeds Leong Kal Chen and Pott Cb.ee, Of ficers of Revolutionary So'cletj-, Seek to Restore Kirans Su. to Full Resnl Porrer. "With no smaller a task than to effect the political and intellectual revolution of the Chinese Empire, two officers of the Kwang Su Reform Society reached Port land last evening. They came to interest the city's Chinese residents in the great work. Driven from their native land to avoid violent death at the hands of the relentless Dowager Empress, whom they are seeking to overthrow, the two almond eyed, reformers are touring the Coast, arousing the interest of the Chinese here, where they are at liberty to advocate the regeneration of their race without peril of their lives. They are two of several hundred native Chinamen who have caught the modern spirit and feel it is high time their race was entering into the processes of evolution. They are no less personages than Leong Kal Cheu and Pow Chee, vice-president and secretary of the society, and both are exceptional Chinese, being well educated, polished of manner and enthusiastic They disavow any intention of precipitating war. They seek to bring about the regen eration by subtler processes. They wish to impress all natives of the dormant empire with the necessity of enlighten ment and advancement, and declare they will not cease their labors until the light of the better civilization spreads through out their country, and a great Chinese renaissance has been effected. This is the ultimate aim of the society, they explain, but as a first step they must get the Empress Dowager from the throne and, the impotent Emperor, Kwang Su, in her place. Kwang Su, as will be re membered, quit the throne some five years ago under the not gentle persuasions of the Dowager and her associates in in trigue. Since then Kwang has remained in Pekin under watch though not In harsh confinement, while those in power smiled mysteriously and knowingly at his claims and those of his followers, to the throne. Of the latter, some few have lost their heads, and that Leong Kal Cheu and Pow Chee are not separated from their own heads is no fault of the Dowager's, as she ordered both decapitated. Ko doubt it might have been a point in her favor had her order been carried out, for the two men say they will devote their lives to the restoration of the dethroned Em peror, which will clear tho way for the advancement of the nation. They an ticipated the royal head-sllcer by voyaging to Japan and thence to America, while the royal executioner was supposedly In the courtyard grinding his ax. Last night the two men addressed a large gathering of Chinamen. Their ap pearance was made the occasion of a banquet in the Chinese quarter at a neatly appointed Oriental restaurant on 'Second street. Here fully GO sons of the Flowery Kingdom sat until the early hours of the morning listening to the speakers, ex changing reminiscences of younger days and drinking to the health of the new China as optimistically described by their guests. Could the two earnest little men make as good an impression on the en tire people of China as upon the denizens of Portland's Chinese quarter, there would be little doubt of the final success of their mammoth project. The banquet was a strangely odd if not picturesque affair. It was Oriental with an Intermingling of American customs. Leong Kal Cheu particularly exhibited a famillarty with American habits. He ap peared at the banquet attired in a Prince Albert and silk hat and smoked long blaok cigars when not otherwise occu pied. In addressing the gathering in the outlandish gibber of China he used the inflections of an American minister of the old school, and one from outside, hearing merely the voice, might have imagined a revival meeting was In progress. His remarks were frequently interrupted by vigorous applause and hand-clapping from his queued audience. Pow Chee appears to have the most In teresting personality. He was neatly dressed in American attire, but without any of Cheu's affectation. He speaks English fluently and is well informed on current events. He says he will devote all his enthusiasm and mental energy to the advancement of his country and will not rest until his efforts are rewarded. Should he get the dethroned Emperor back in the coveted seat Chee will be one of his Ministers. Cheu will get a like reward. This may or may not be one of the motives of their work. They say, it is not that they are devoting their lives to a good cause and not to fulfill their personal political ambitions. "Five years ago this movement started," said Chee. "We started it in Pekin when the Emperor's power was usurped by the Dowager. The work has been steadily going on. Now we have more than 100 branches in four continents Asia, Africa, Australia and America, and there are 4,000.000 of our people actively interested' "When you are powerful enough will you start a revolution against the Dowager?" was asked. "No," replied Chee, "that will not be necessary. In a few years we will be so powerful that we can demand what we want and the Dowager will not dare to refuse. It is the law of nature, of evolu tion, and an absolute empire cannot stand in the way of such a force." "But how will you gain your foothold in China?" "In four months we will return there. Others -will go with us. "We will explain the new doctrine to the people. They will listen to us; we will win them over, for the Chinese people are not stupid. All they lack Is the advantages of education. The light has been kept from them. With proper facilities for educating the rising generation the China of the future will be powerful- and will command the re spect rather than the pity of the civilized world.'! "But the Dowager and her royal exe cutionerswhat will they be doing all this time?" Chee shrugged his shoulders at this question. "We have got to take those chances," he answered. "They may kill some of us, but they cannot kill us all. Our cause is good and it will live. They will not get my head until I have made an impression, for I know the safe places to go and have friends who will help me hide. I will go to China In four months to begin my work there." The two Chinese will remain In Portland for about 10 days holding semi-weekly meetings in the Chinese quarter. They held forth last at Seattle and will go from here direct to San Francisco, where 'they will spend two or three months In Chinatown. I Will Go to Charity. Manager Jack Day, of the Pastime Club, will some time this afternoon meet theMunicipal Association officers and make a final appeal to them to have them allow the boxing contest between Herrera and McClelland pulled off. Both the club and the managers of the two boxers have spent several hundred dollars in prepara tion for tho contest, and the proposition which Day will lay before the committee is this: That if they will allow the con test, all the money over and above the NOT READY TO TALK Ministers to Investigate Mu nicipal Situation First RED HOT SPEECHES MISS FIRE Rev. E. P. Hill Is Primed for the Occasion, hut Other . Clergrynien Prefer Having: Committee Report on Crime. "Without due preparation the Portland Ministerial Association declined to discuss the present municipal situation yesterday morning. Notices had been published that the topic for the day would be: CHINESE REFORMER VISITS PORTLAND LEONG KAI CHEU. IS IN FIFTH PLACE. Portland Y. 31. C. A. Makes Favor able Record In Educational "Work. Fifth in the United States Is the mark of the Portland T. M. C. A. in regard to its educational work, according to the statistics read by the educational secre tary. C L. Chase, at an institute of asso ciation workers at the Portland Sani tarium yesterday afternoon. Mr. Chase then told In detail of his work. A. S. Allen, general secretary, of the actual expenses of the club will be turned over to the committee for charitable dis tribution. If the committee refuses to allow the contest, either Seattle or Anaconda, Mont., will get the mill. Telegrams were received yesterday from both places agreeing to have the two boxers meet. The Mont Haggln Club, of Anaconda, wired Biddy BUjhop last evening that they would be glad to have the match, and would make any date whicn would suit the managers of the two boys. Seattle has the Rufo Turner-Selger battle, which Is scheduled for Friday night. The Seattle Club Is willing to take on the Herrera McClelland match some time later In the month. To which city the match will bei transferred will depend upon the out come of the meeting between Manager Day and the Municipal Committee. M. E. Mulvey, the Sale Lake saloon keeper, called at The Oregonlan office yesterday afternoon to have his say about his mlx-up with Biddy Bishop, manager for Herrera. Mulvey says that he took no hand in stopping the Herrera-McClel-land match, but he declares that ho stood ready to do so, in case the authorities did not. Said Mulvey: "I have sworn to follow Bishop and, If possible, to stop every boxing contest that he schedules. I have been roundly scored for that Downey-Herrera battle which was pulled off lif Salt Lake. Bishop knew that Downey was a fake. I have proof, a letter from a trainer who was in Downey's stable, that Downey had been sent to my city by Bishop for the purpose of being matched against Herrera. Bishop denies that he knew Downey was not the Brooklyn man of that name, bjit I can prove that he did. This same faker, Downey, was the fellow that Bishop matched Toby Irwin against In Pendleton a year ago. Fred T. Merrill, of your city, was the referee, and the deal was so raw that he quit the ring In disgust. The Mar shal took Merrill's word that the fight was 'framed,' and Downey was arrested. Downey fought under the name of Jim Popp, and said he came from Canada. The letter which the referee of the Her-rera-Downey fight received after the fluke fight at Salt Lake was signed by Theo dore "Van Busklrk. The fake fight brought down on my head the wrath of the whole sporting fraternity, and I propose to get even if I can by making Bishop be good and quirt the boxing game." Mulvey had also a letter from Toby Irwin stating that he did not wish to be matched In Salt Lake and bo the first to box there after the Downey affair. Ifwin also stated that Bishop knew who Downey was. Bishop and Mulvey got .together last night and held a long discussion over the affair. Bishop maintained to the end that he did not know who Downey was. He also denied that It was Downey who fought Irwin at Pendleton. Bishop de clares that the Salt Lake sports are try ing to make him a scapegoat for their own oversight and carelessness. HONOR TO NEWSPAPER MEN Kansas City Well Entertains Party Bound for Irrigation Congress. KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 7. The ex cursion train of "Washington correspond ents who are on . their way to attend the National Irrigation Congress at Og den, passed through this city today. The visitors were met at the station byjocal newspaper men and a committee from, the Kansas City Commercial Club. After being driven about the city and enter tained at the Country Club, the journey westward was resumed this afternoon. The excursion is under the direction of C. E. Wantland, of the Land Department of the "Union Pacific Railroad Company. Tomorrow the correspondents will have a prairie chicken breakfast at Hays City, Kan., and a cowboy supper at Hugo, Colo. The Itinerary then includes Den ver, Cripple Creek, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Greely, Cheyenne. Wolcott. Og- I den. Shoshone. St. Anthonv. Butte. BHI- I lngs, Crow Agency, Sheridan Agency, and Omaha, where special entertainments have been prepared for them. "What Ought Christian People to Do to Check the Reign of Lawlessness and Crime In This City?" But after mature deliberation the association appointed a committee to make an investigation of the entire situation and to report at the next meeting. This determination was not reached. however, without the usual discussion. "When, after the routine business was dis posed of It wae moved that the topic as above stated should be the order of the day. Rev. H. J. Talbott, D.D., pastor of the Taylor-Street Methodist Church, im mediately arose. "I do not think this association should discuss so .weighty a matter without more preparation; this is something of the greatest Importance, and we should pro ceed carefully." The sentiments of Dr. Talbott were gen erally agreed with, and it seemed as though the subject was to .be dropped. But Rev. Edgar P. Hill. D.D., of the First Presbyterian Church, was sitting quietly in the background, and he at once tried to lift- the wet blanket which was being thrown over the prospective dis cussion. All Ought to Be Red Hot. "It seems to me that if the members of this association are not well enough pre pared to be redhot upon this subject, they cannot expect the public to take very much Interest in It, said he. There was a murmur of approval as Dr. Hill continued: "As long as the subject was announced in the papers I do not see how we can let the matter drop entirely. If we did so our intentions might easily be miscon strued." Rev. J. H. Gibson, the retiring president of the association, arose and frankly said ill-' vfr"v 7 ! Rev. J. F. Ghormley, New Pres ident Ministerial Association. of Cholera Infantum. This disease has lost its terrors since Chamberlain's Colic. Cholera and Dlar hoea Remedy came Into general use. The uniform success which attends the use of this remedy in all cases of bowel com plaints in children has made it a favorite wherever its value has become known. For sale by all druggists. that he was responsible for the notice the subiect of the meetlntr. Hp hni thought that it would be profitable and appropriate. Rev. J. R. T. Lathrop, of the Grace Methodist Church, tried to clear the at mosphere, which, by this time, was be coming slightly murky. "I move that a committee of fivo h nrv pointed to Investigate the whole matter and report at the next meeting. Then their report may become the basis of dis cussion." said he. The reporters had been quiet as mice, but as aigs were Demg passed around they irot theirs. It was Ttpv "R T, Wnnc t r pastor of the First Congregational Church) who administered the first. "I think that the obstacle to discussion is simply tne presence of the renorters said he. "We might have a little heart- to-neart taiK on tins subject just be tween ourselves, you know, If the assocla tion went Into executive session Rer. W. E. Randall took up the cudgel ior tne reporters. Reporters Find a Friend "Mr. President." said Iip "ro meetings of this association public, seml- puonc or private.' xne point raised Dr. House has a wide bearinsr. T fin think that any member would say any- the thin that he would be unwilling to be made public I have come to think that the papers do about as much gooa a3 me churches, after all. and the papers rep resented here have an audience ten times as largo as our combined congregations. I think it would be a mistake if tne as sociation ever excluded reporters." Rev. J. F. Ghormley, the new president of the association, announced the com mittee which is cheerfully to tackle the somewhat largo topic of . the municipal situation. Dr. House will act as chair man, and the other members are Rev. J. R. T. Lathrop, Rev. H. J. Talbott, Rev. Edgar P. Hill and Rev. Albyn Esson. Ifew Officers Elected. New officers of the association were elected as follows: President, Rev. J. F. Ghormley; vice-president. Rev. "W. E. Randall; secretary. Rev. H. M. Sharp. Rev. Joseph Kosshaba, a native Persian, who is returning to his country as a med ical missionary, told the association in a short talk of the work among his people. Mr. Kosshaba, who Is a bright, Intelligent- looking man, speaking excellent English, came to the United States nine years ago ignorant of all but three words of the language. He worked' his way through McAllister College, St. Paul, Minn., and a short time ago married a society girl of Minneapolis. Now the young Persian and his American wife are going to the Shah's empire to heal and to teach. Rev. H. H. Pratt, of the Forbes Presby terian Church; Rev. D. A. Thompson, of the Sellwood Presbyterian Church; Rev. J. Dunning, and Rev. L. Myron Boozer, of the East Side United Evangelical Church, were entered upon the member ship roll of the association. MEMBERS MUST PAY UP. Meier &b Frank Company Meier (3b Frank Company Exempt Firemen's Association Holds Its Annual aiectinfr. At the annual meeting of the exempt Firemen's Association held last "night at the rooms of the society In the City Hall, considerable discussion was indulged in as to the best means to excite renewed Interest In the organization, and to cause a better attendance at meetings. Those present were: Peter Taylor, R. B. Knapp, Thomas A. Jordan, "W. W. Sweeney, John Kelly, John Smith, "William A. Hart, George S. "Wilson, Joseph "Web ber, George T. Myers and Frank Harring ton. The total membership numbers only about 30 at tho present time and It was the concensus of opinion that there ought to be a better showing at the annual gath ering, and that members who do not pay their dues and fines should not be allowed to- take part in the annual banquet. A motion by Secretary R. M. Donovan that instead of expending J100 to J125 for a banquet, that about $60 be used , to lay a cement walk around the firemen's plat in the cemetery received no second. Those present evidently thought there was ample money on hand for both purposes. W. W. Sweeney, of the cemetery com mittee, reported that several graves had been attended to and spoke of other mat ters of a like nature. Officers for the year were elected as follows, Peter Taylor, president; Byron Z. Holmes, vice-president; R. M. Donovan, secretary; B. Labbe and George Lang ford, trustees; auditing committee, A. "W. Wltherell, T. A. Jordan, John Kelly; cemetery committee, TV. TV. Sweeney, John Barry, B. Labbe; Investigation committee, Robert Holman, Harry Morgan and TV. TV. Sweeney. Ladd and Tilton were appoint ed treasurers. President Taylor stated that a number of members had paid dues and fines for years, and others had paid neither dues nor fines. They should be collected or abolished altogether, he said. The present system is to impose a fine of 25 cents on every member who falls to attend a meeting. The secretary re ported some recent collections. The sub ject provoked considerable argument. President Taylor said the better way was to do away with fine altogether and charge dues of $1 per quarter. Mr. Taylor afterwards cut the amount down to 51 per year. George T. Myers said the members who dd not pay ought to be expelled. Frank Harrington took a somewhat dif ferent view of things, and wanted to know if this wpuld include members who are out of the city. Thomas A. Jordan read the bylaws to the effect that a change In dues could only be finally adopted at the next annual meeting. A motion to make tho dues $1 per annum, the matter to be voted on again one year hence, was adopted. Mr. Taylor said he observed that the members all came to the annual banquet and he thought members in arrears should not be accorded the privilege. Joseph TVebber voiced the sentiment that members who took no interest in the as sociation ought to be dropped. R. B. Knapp asked for the reading of tho constitution regarding suspensions and expulsions and stated that it ought to bo put in force. George T. Myers was still more pro nounced and moved that members who have not paid fines for two years be ex pelled. This was amended to read: "If they don't' pay up after having been notified by tho secretary," and was passed. Frank Harrington wanted to know If this included members who are out of the city, and was informed that it included everybody. TV. A. Hart smoothed things over by calling attention to a section of the by laws stating that members can be ex cused from the payment of fines by a two thirds vote. The members will be allowed a liberal time to liquidate, and no doubt all will come to the front. The Exempt Firemen's Association is in a prosperous condition, having money and property amounting to about ?5000. ROAD TO LEWISTON. O. R. & X. May Build on Route Sur veyed Years Ago. SPOKANE, Wash., Sept. 7. One hun dred miles of railroad that will tap one of the richest districts of its size in the "West; the construction of the road over the old lines mapped out long ago, car rying out one of the plans for the devel opment of the country formulated in the minds of railroad officials many years ago; the long-lookedfor railroad into the famous Nez Perce country. These are some of the things planned for the future, it is stated, by the O. R. & NS Railroad. Rumor Is current nmoiigt the O. R. & N. officials to tne cnect mat such a move Is contemplated by that company. And it Is also stated that the work may be commenced on the new line within the year. Many years ago the company started to run a road from Riparia, Wash., to Lew iston, Idaho. The move was started to the extent that the grading between these two points was begun. For some reason the company ceased operations on the railroad and started a boat line up the Snake River. At the time the work ceased It appeared thct the Northern Pacific, In , conjunction with the O. R. & N., was putting In a joint road, the right of way being owned by the latter company, while the Northern Pacific was to do the con struction work. A misunderstanding arose and the work ceased abruptly. Now the plan seems to be for the O. R. & N. alone to put the road in, using Its right of way and the old grade. ENTIRE UPPER FLOOR Is Occupied By the B. B. Rich Curio Store. On the corner of Sixth and Washington streets, the B. B. Rich Curio Store has on sale articles from all over the world. If you want to send something East you certainly can find the right thing. Come up and see us today. The entrance Is on Sixth street, near Washington. " THE OVERWORKED EYE, The faded Eye, the red and Inflamed Eye, the Jiyo that needs care, relieved by Mur ine. Murine Eye Remedy Cp., Chicago. We are showing a magnificent variety of nobby new neckwear for women ; Perrin's famous French kid gloves, all the new Fall styles and shades ; new dress fabrics, new laces, new dress trimmings, new waistings, etc. FALL CATALOGUE READY We are mailing them today. Our Fall and Winter style and price exhibit a solicitor for mail orders. The largest and most comprehensive book of its kind ever mailed from Portland. 200 pages ; full descriptions and fine illustrations of all kinds of merchandise. we carry. We don't list goods which have to be purchased around town at high prices upon receipt of your order. Everything listed in our catalogue is carried under this roof. We don't go to a ciothing store to buy your clothing ; we don't go to a carpet store to buy your carpets ; we don't go to a trunk store to buy your trunks ; we don't go to a stove store to buy your stoves and so on. Ours is the first book ready for distribution ; it's free to out-of-town patrons for their name and address. Millinery Opening Today CT ' COTTWCKT MS ! The first showing of the new dress Hats takes place today. After a glance at her morning paper, the objec tive point of every woman in this vicinage should be our millinery store. Beautiful headgear from all the famous makers of Paris, New York and Philadelphia the new est shapes, the newest colorings, the newest trimmings. Nearly 100 imported models are included in this vast display. No amount of work or expense has been saved to make this 1903 Fall season the banner one of our history in fine Millinery. (Second Floor.) Cloak Display Today The correct new modes in Fall suits and costumes, the completeness of our showing, and the great variety of clever ideas and ex clusive styles offered here to select from, demonstrate the advantage in buying here. The new arrivals include the handsomest styles from home and abroad. The correct new styles and materials in costumes, suits, wraps, jackets, skirts and waists all receive their first complete showing today. We ask you all to come and view the grandest col lection of high-class ready-to-wear apparel for women and children ever shown in the West. Garments are here to be shown and no trouble to show them to you, (Second Floor.) Meier & Frank Company Meier & Frank Company Meier & Frank Company In conjunction with the above we present the season's newest Dress Fabrics in a wonderful variety of weaves suitable for street, house and evening wear. Many of the patterns are not only exclusive but radically different from those found elsewhere zibelines, men's mixtures, full etamines and wire cloths, silk and wool novelties. Cotton Waistings In both heavy and medium weights are also shown in superb variety. The collection is extensive and includes French, German, English and domestic fabrics in effective design: jacquard canvas cloth, embroidered basket cloth, matelasse cloth, Panama cloths, damasks, embroidered piques, Marseilles fancy vestings, fancy cheviots, all of which are mercerized and will retain their silky luster after laundering. 50c to $2 per yard. STEALTH OF NO AVAIL WOODEN SIDEWALKS LAID SE CRETLY MUST BE REMOVED. Property-Owners Apparently Sought to Evade Cement Ordinance and Worked on Sunday. City Engineer Elliott yesterday received Information that a wooden sidewalk had been laid during Saturday afternoon and Sunday on Fourteenth street near Mar ket, and also that a wooden walk was put down within the same time at Eighteenth and Northrup streets. An Investigation proved the reports to $10,000.00 To Be Given Away . Just out! - Our magnificent super hard, extra-loud Columbia cylinder records. A single sample absolutely free to every talking machine user, whether Graphophone or Phono graph. Give us type and make of your machine and receive a sample record absolutely free. This offer good for 30 days only, to Introduce the new product. COLUMBIA Phonograph Co., Gen'l WOflD'S MANUFACTURERS Temporary Quarters: 345 WASHiKGTOH ST., "Hear Seteath NEW STORE READY SOON. be true, and as the sidewalks are both within the cement sidewalk limits, the City Engineer will order them removed, and cement walks laid In their stead. The work was done In both cases without a permit, which would not have been grant ed if asked for, because the only permit that can be Issued regarding wooden side walks Is one allowing a certain percent age of repairs. Attempts to evade the cement sidewalk ordinance are infrequent, and will not be tolerated. Labor Day Observed. The public offices comprising those In tho Federal Building, Court House and City Hall, were closed yesterday. The men employed In the United States Inter nal Revenue Office, the Custom House, and other offices of the general Govern ment are not required to work Saturday afternoons, and they, therefore, enjoyed a vacation altogether of two and a half days. The Court House was closed tight as a drifm, and a sign on the front door con veyed the information to callers in the following brief terms, "Holiday, Court House closed." The prisoners engaged oh the rock pile were also given an extra day's rest, much to their gratification. ESTABLISHED 1S70 G. P. INCORPORATED 1S0 MANUFACTURERS OF 12G SECOND STREET, NEAR. WASHINGTON OUR STOCK OF FUR GARMENTS IS NOV COMPLETE AND READY FOR INSPECTION WE ARE SHOWING NEW EFFECTS in Sealskin, Broadtail and Persian Jackets, etc. NOVELTIES IN Stoles, Capelines, Scarfs, Boas, Pillow Muffs, etc., made in royal ermine, mole, Siberian squirrel, miniver, Russian sable, mink, fox, etc., etc. ALASKA S.EALSKINS, LONDON DYE, OUR SPECLVLTY LEADING AND RELIABLE FUR RIERS OF THE PACIFIC COAST 120 SECOND STREET, NEAR WASHINGTON