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THE MORNING OBEGONIAN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1903. SEES RAPID GROWTH Assistant Secretary of Treas ury Visits West, FEDERAL OFFICIALS ON OUTING Robert B. Armstrong, "With, Large Party, Guests of Hamilton. Fisli, Gathering: Knowledge of Local Conditions for Government. Robert B. Armstrong', Assistant Secre tary of the Treasury; Hamilton Fish. As sistant Treasurer of the United States, in charge of the Subtreasury at New York; N. W. Stranahan, Collector of Customs for the port of New York; Hamilton Fish, Jr., and "W. Bartlett Parsons, Jr., a son of the chief engineer for the New York subway, are in Portland on a tour of the Coast that combines business and pleas ure. The party comes "West as the guests of Hamilton Fish. The private car of Stuyvesant Fish, president of the Illinois Central and a brother of the Assistant Treasurer of the United States, has been at the disposal of the party since It left Chicago. Hamilton Fish, Jr., who has been on a shooting trip in "Wyoming, joined the party in Billings. Mont, and will make the remainder of the trip with it Several days' time has been spent In Seattle and Tacoma, the party leaving Tacoma yesterday afternoon and reach ing Portland late In the evening. After spending the day in Portland the party goes to San Francisco, and -will proceed east with stops at Salt Lake, Colorado Springs and a tew 'other Important points. Planned as a vacation trip, the excur sion to the Coast has assumed all the characteristics of a business mission. The country is new to the members of the party, and as most of them are brought into touch with its business life, they have been anxious to learn more of local conditions. The opportunity given by the trip to the Coast has been seized for that purpose. Though the question did not come up In d definite way during the stay of Mr. Armstrong: on Puget Sound, it is likely the questiqn of removing the Custom House from Port Townsend to Seattle or Tacoma, preferably the former, will be revived after his return. Mr. Armstrong went over the question thoroughly while in Seattle and Tacoma, examining maps and collecting other data that will be of value. Time forbade a trip to Port Town send itself, but a conference with Col lector of Customs C. "W. Ide gave Mr. Armstrong a clear idea of that city's ad vantages and disadvantages. The Custom-House question was investi gated incidentally Just as were other problems, but since the matter has been repeatedly discussed, it is expected to be presented again as a result of Mr. Arm strong's visit Incidentally the question of making certain "Washington cities ports of immediate transportation - was dis cussed, and there Is a possibility this recognition may be conferred upon them. Spokane In particular is anxious that its imports may be shipped Immediately upon arrival at Coast points and the duty paid at destination, instead of at the port where a landing is made. Spokane appar ently is In the best position to obtain this concession. "The customs business of the ports In the Pacific Northwest has been familiar to me," said Mr. Armstrong last even ing, "but I have lacked knowledge of local conditions. I have been glad to take this opportunity to get something of the local atmosphere and gain a broader under standing of conditions as they exist "When questions that affect the Northwest come up again I believe I will be In a better position to appreciate them. "During the trip I have visited all the Custom-Houses and have investigated conditions as best I could. In the Puget Sound district people are convinced that the increase in the number of Inspectors and other minor customs officials has not kept pace with the development of busi ness. This may be true, for a strong showing In that regard has been made. "There are advantages and disadvan tages In divorcing the customs and imml gation work," explained Mr. Armstrong when his attention was directed to this matter. "The disadvantages are more easily explained. "While the immigration agents were working In the same depart ment with the customs forces, they were able to give us information and aid that may perhaps not be received as promptly in the future. Of course, they will co operate with us and we with them, but with the two bureaus working in differ ent departments the co-operation will not be as close as It has been In the past Still, I would not ask that the immigra tion work be reassigned! to us. The change is entirely satisfactory to the customs department and the Treasury Department "The development of the trade in tho Pacific Coast country has been wonderful. It has possibly increased more rapidly than any other section of the country. and Is likely to continue to show a big ratio of gain. This will call for Increased aid in the matter of legislation and for more men in the different departments. Wherever I have been I have been thor oughly satisfied with the result of tho work of officials In charge and the man ner in which their offices have been con ducted. "We visited your club here tonight, and I was surprised to find it a place on a par with any of the Eastern organizations, Portland, too, has been all that I expect ed to find a prosperous, conservative and growing metropolis. The cities of tho Coast are making a wonderful showing." Hamilton Fish is delighted with the trip and glad to get away from his desk on the vacation tour. Speaking last night of New York and affairs, he declared the flurry in Wall street had virtually passed and business conditions were nearly nor mal again. The flurry has not affected the Treasury Department in any way, no necessity existing for aid through recall ing bond issues, nor has the reserve been affected. Mr. Fish spoke enthusiastically of his trip and declared he had enjoyed that short part of his time which had been spent In Portland. MATRON'S TRIAL TODAY. Sirs. Frances Brovrn "Will Answer Chnrge of Assault. Before Justice of the Peace Reld, Mrs. Frances Brown, matron of the Florence Crlttenton Refuge Home, will have a bearing tills morning. She has been charged with cruelty and neglect of a child placed under her care by Miss Car rie Bowman. If the charge of "assault" preferred by Miss Bowman develops as expected, sensational exposures of the management of the homo will doubtless be made. The case was postponed yes terday. Mrs. Brown, the accused woman, and Mrs. Riggs, the superintendent of the home, make light of the charges, and de clare they are entirely without founda tion, and that they can prove their state ments. Miss Bowman visited the institu tion a week ago last Sunday to take her child away. Though she was accom panied by her mother and a nurse, the re quest was refused. Mrs. Brown told her. she says, that diphtheria was prevalent In the home, and for that reason she could not allow the baby to be taken away- Finally the month-old baby was given to its parent, and, -according to her statements, it was found to be in a piti ful condition. Starvation and uncleanll ness had rendered it a skeleton instead of the healthy child it was when the young mother left the institution a few days before. Miss Bowman will have ample opportunity to prove her charges at the hearing before Justice Reld. MAY BARRICADE STREETS Conncilman Plans to Brine; Parsi monious Property Owners to Time. A resolution asking that the city engi neer be directed to barricade parts of Hamilton" avenue and Corbett streets, which the city wishes macadamized arid the residents thereon appear to wish let alone, Is to be presented to the council by Councilman Zimmerman. The resolu tion sets out that the streets ore in a dangerous condition and that barricades which prevent teams from passing, but allow the free passage of pedestrians, should be erected so as to close Hamilton avenue from Macadam street to Corbett street and from Bancroft avenue to Sey mour avenue. Six-foot posts set firmly in the ground at intervals of three and a half feet and surmounted by substantial planks, are suggested in the resolution. tho barricade to remain In force until such time as arrangements are made for ASSISTANT SECRETARY ROBERT B. the permanent improvements of the streets. It Is Mr. Zimmerman's belief that ac tion would bring the Issue to a crisis and would result in the elimination of the trouble the city is now having in street improvement through counter-petitions. He believes that the sams system could be applied to other districts and he will make every effort to have the resolution passed at the next meeting of the council. PULLED STOVE DOWN. Policemen Have Rlotons Time Mak ing: nn Arrest. Frank S. Willis didn't want to be ar rested last evening, so he grabbed a stove in a saloon at Front and Burnslde streets, with the result that the high stove and many joints of pipe fell upon him and on Officer Thomas Kay, who was trying to do the arresting. The officers say that Willis, who is a longshoreman, and E. Iverson had been conducting themselves in an Improper manner. Kay called for the patrol wagon, and when that vehicle hove in sight he at tempted to get his man from the saloon. In the mlx-up around the stove, Willis fell heavily to the floor, cutting a gash In his face, which bled profusely. Finally both were landed at the police station, where charges of disorderly conduct were placed against them. The spectators say that the officers beat Willis brutally over tho head with their clubs. The officers naturally deny this. SOLD LIQUOR TO GIRL. Saloonkeepers Arrested on Charge Filed by Angry Father. As punishment for selling liquor to hiB 15-year-old daughter, W. Q. Elliott yes terday caused the arrest of Jed Hart and William Wilson, of the Majestic Cafe, the North-End saloon in which the young girl and her perverted mother wero carousing Monday evening when arrested. Tho charge which is laid at the door of the saloon men is giving liquor to a minor. The mother, who deserted her husband at their home In Dallas, Or., to bring her daughter Into the Bad Lands of Portland, met her saddened husband yes terday when he arrived in town. Mother and daushter faced Municipal Judge Hogue In the morning, while the husband and father looked on. Their case was continued. Br. Jnnie's Dickson Bnricd. With a quiet service at his former home, 738 Hoyt street, and a Masonic ceremony at Lone Fir cemetery. Dr. James Dickson, who died on Saturday, was burled yester day afternooit Rev. J. R. T. Lathrop, pastor of the Grace Methodist Church, performed the service at the residence. The pall bearers were: Dr. David Walker, E. A Smith. C. P. Vatch, George Wat kins, L. G. Clarke and N. H. Broomfleld. A number of the friends of the dead physician attended the service and escort ed the casket to the cemetery- Tough Boyn Arrested. Five boys, said to coirprlse the toughest of the Alblna gangs of hoodlums, stole a purse containing a $5 gold piece from tho hand of Mrs. Belle Whltmarsh, of 2S3 Halsey street, Monday afternoon as she was walking along Williams avenue. The leader of the gang escaped .with the booty, but four boys, John and Sam Llnd, Charles Kelly and Charles Sundt were ar rested by Detective Hartman. They are being held until the head hoodlum Is caught. The only really palatable malt extract Schuster's Malt and Hop Tonic Ask your doctor. At druggists only. CANNOT SILENCE IT Cry of Police Grafts Is Heard Again. FORMAL ACCUSATION IS FILED Executive Board Asked to Deign to Investigate Serious Charges Made Against Chief Hunt's Protege, Special Officer Roberts. I Graft and the collection of money from dive-keepers and fallen women of the Bad Lands is openly charged against Special Officer Jack Roberts in a formal docu ment filed with City Auditor Devlin yes OF THE TREASURY ARMSTRONG. terday. No longer can the police com mittee say that they can do nothing with the North End situation as no formal charges have been preferred. It's down in black . and white and It's up to the police committee. As the charges have been filed with the City Auditor and are specifically addressed to the Mayor and the Executive Board. the case Is to a degree taken out of tho hands of the police committee and Chief Hunt, and is placed directly at the door of Mayor Williams and the Executive Board. The police committee, however. acting as tho police branch of the Execu tive Board, will conduct the Investiga tion. But the trial will be held In the City Hall, instead of In the City Jail. The document accusing Roberts of re ceiving money from the North End -women to secure immunity from police in terference with their business is signed by W. H. Warren, a reporter of the Evening Telegram. Councilman A. F. Flegel appears as his attorney. For the past three weeks the newspa pers have been accusing Roberts of ac ceptlng money from the fallen women of me aaa lianas, no formal charges were filed, however, and at the perfunctory in vestlgatlon held under the -auspices of the police committee a week ago yesterday no one appeared to say anything against the officer upon the carpet. ' At that time, however, Mr. Flegel strongly intimated that he had several high cards up his sleeve. He made no attempt to bring any evidence against tho -officer and sat quietly in his chair as Chief Hunt told SIg Slchel and C. F. Beebe, the members of the committee, of tho statements of Roberts to the effect that he had only received compensation from property-owners for watching their buildings during the stilly watches of the night. Then even' one, including Mr. Flegel, looked pleased, and the meeting adjourned. But now that formal charges of the most positive character have been pre ferred, the whole matter must come up once more, and as uie accusers have a case now, there will undoubtedly be one of the most sensational trials In the his tory or me cuy. now rar others are concerned in the Roberts case Is what those engaged in" the prosecution wish, to know. Mr. Flegel points to his safe and says: "Just wait and see." The members of the police committee had not been informed of the preferment of the charges yesterday afternoon. "I cannot say a word about it until I see tho document myself," said SIg Slchel "Nor can I tell when the investigation comes off. Yes, probably there "will be a special meeting." "I will take the-case up with the Mayor and will try to have the matter brought up as soon as possible," says Mr. Flegel "It3 going through this time." As the Roberts case Is the first during tho present administration and under the new charter in which a member of the police force has been charged with any offense by an outsider, the committee and the Mayor will tread new ground in the Investigation. When the Chief of Police is the com plalnant against a member of the force, the proceedings are cut and dried. He makes a report of suspension to the do lice committee. 'The accused person is informed of the charges and may retain an attorney. The City Attorney conducts the prosecution, which opens and closes the trial. The committee reports to' the Executive Board after the investigation. The Civil Service Commission may also be involved in the case, as Roberts, spe cial officer though he is, yet is an ap pointee under civil service regulations. The formal charges against Special Offi cer Roberts filed yesterday read as fol lows: . Portland, Or., Sept. 7, 1903. To the Hon orablo Mayor and Executive Board at th City of PortUd: Your petitioner, W. H. Warrts, respectfully reRreacsts and shows to your honorable body and makes complaint as follows, to-wit: That he Is a citizen of ths city of Port land, County of Multnomah, State of Ore gon, over tho age. of 21 years. That one Jack Roberts, a special patrol man or police officer of the City or. Port land, appointed as such by your honorable body, has, contrary to the orders of your honorable body and of his superior officers. been in tho habit of collecting from fallen women who are frequenters of the Paris House In his beat, money for the alleged purpose of affording such women police pro tection, or protection from police interfer ence on account of them engaging in unlaw ful and prohibited acts within the City of Portland aforesaid. Your petitioner further makes complaint and charges that said Jack Roberts has been in the habit of colectlng money from the proprietors of what Is commonly called com bination houses, which are located within his beat In the City of Portland, which money is collected and has been collected by the said Jack Roberta from the proprie tors of so-called combination houses for the purpose of affording said proprietors Im munity from police Interference on account of the said proprietors conducting houses contrary to tho laws of the State of Ore gon, and for the further purpose of afford ing to such of the said proprietors as so de sired the privilege of allowing dancing to be engaged in such combination houses. That the so-called combination houses are saloons, duly licensed to conduct a retail liquor business within the City of Port land and having on the same floor and con nected with such saloon a parlor and pri vate boxes wherein women are permitted to frequent for the purpose of increasing the business of the bar and dancing when danc ing Is permitted. Your petitioner alleges that the said Jack Roberts has collected the sum of $1 per week from the Japanese women In the Paris House, at tho southwest corner of Second and Flanders streets, and, also from the women in the house conducted by Frank Mays at the corner of Second and Couch streets. In the City of Portland, for the so-called police protection, and that he has also collected money from the proprietors of the following named combination houses, to-wit: The St. Paul saloon. The Majestic saloon. The Cosmopolitan saloon. The Owl saloon. The Brunswick saloon. That your petitioner is ready to furnish satisfactory proof of the charges herein at any time or place which' your honorable body may designate for hearing such charges. Wherefore, your petitioner prays an order of this honorable body designating and fix ing the time and place for hearing the said testimony, and further, that on order may be issued by your honorable body di recting that subpenas shall Issue to such persons as your petitioner may designate as witnesses to be summoned to appear at scuh hearing. W. H. WARREN, Petitioner. A F. FLEGEL, Attorney for Petitioner. State of Oregon, County of Multnomah, ss : I, W. H. Warren, being first duly sworn. say I am the petitioner named in the fore going petition, that I have read . the same and the same is true as I verily believe. W. H. "WARREN. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 8th day of September, 1003. A. F. FLEGEL. Notary Public for Oregon. SLAY TO WIN PARADISE. Turkish Massacres of Christians Are a Part of Their Creed. "It is only by remembering that, ac cording to Mohammedan teaching, the killing of a Christian is a righteous act. mat we in this country can understand how well the Turk deserves his evil repu tation," said D. Jannopoulo, at the Port land yesterday. Mr. Jannopaulo Is Consul of Greece at St Louis, MoT He is touring the coast with his family for pleasure. He declined to discuss the Turko-Bulga- rlan situation, saying that, since he had not visited Europe for many years, he did not feel qualified to speak on the subject But he expressed himself freely on the character of the Turk. "I do not believe," he continued, "that the present Sultan is able to control his subjects. When you reflect that the Turk believes that the death of every Christian by his hands will help him to so much greater bliss in paradise, you can see that he is glad to pick up any excuse that of fers, or no excuse at all, to go to slaying, Reports of their massacres are seldom exaggerated rather often minimized. To the non-Mohammedan who has ever lived anywhere near the borders of Turkey the name of Turk arouses within him at once a feeling of the utmost horror and repugnance. "To them one Christian's death is as good as another's, and when the Bashl Bazouks enter a Christian village the babe in arras and the tottering old man meet the same fate, while the rape of the women, with indescribable brutalities, Is part of their' same programme in the winning of a place In paradise. "The Turk will always be the same, for the sentiments of a creed, whether abominable or good, cannot be eradicated from a race." LARGEST EVER KNOWN. Concatenation of Hoo Hoo Is to Be Held Tonignt. The joint concatenation of Hoo Hoo held tonight in Portland will be the largest the order has ever known. Hoo Hoo are In the city from Washington and California towns, and most of the members are ob serving the injunction to find a stray kit ten who needs concatenating. The mys teries of Hoo Hoo will be explained to several score before the day is over. One of tho most Important actions to be taken by the Hoo Hoo of the three Coast States tonight will be that of exchanging greetings with the annual meeting at Buf falo, N. Y. It is expected that before the greeting has been received Victor H. Beck tnan, of Seattle, a member of the supreme nine, will have extended an invitation to the convention to come to Portland in 1905, and this will be followed by the read ing of a telegram from the Joint concate nation in Portland to the snark of the uni verse emphasizing the invitation. The black cats will meet at Elks' Hall, a place admirably adapted for the Initia tion of delinquent kittens. After the serv ices at the hall a banquet Is to be served where the new kittens will participate In the first roof concert of their existence. Unless all indications are wrong, over 300 members of the order will be gathered in Portland tonight The number of kit tens that will be on hand depends entirely upon the efforts of the Hoo Hoo, but as surances have been given by members from Washington, Oregon and California that delegations have been rounded up and shipped to Portland. Sentinels will keep out the minions of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and the stray felines will learn all about it BAND HAS NOT QUIT. After Encampment, Militia Musi cians Will Be Ready to Piny. PORTLAND, Or., Sept. 7. (To The Edi tor.) Under the heading "Crack Band Quits," The Oregonian last week printed an article generally misleading and in several statements entirely false. It was therein stated that from all present ap pearances the Third Regiment Band of this city had ceased to exist; that its failure to attend the encampment with the regiment was due to the dissatisfac tion or apathy of its members; that the men refused to enlist, though reasoned with by the officers; that the leadership was tendered by Colonel Gantenbeln to Mr. C. L. Brown, who refused It; that It was then given to J. H. Everest, who. failed to secure the re-enlistment of the men; that an effort was made to enlist Brown's' band, or, falling in this, to unite the two bands under the leadershlo of Meier Sb Frank Company Meier & Fall and Winter Catalogue now ready Largest and best ever published in this city. New Laces and Dress Trimmings Everything that's new and pretty Everything rightly priced Neckwear for women Beautiful Novelties, Lace Collars, etc. The Openm of Cloaks an Free Lessons in Commencing today Mrs. Porcher, an expert in art embroidery work, will A . , -, give free daily lessons in all the newest methods and styles of art embroidery Art Embroidery now in vogue.-Second Floor. Another great offering of ladies' Hosiery goes on sale this morning. One of the best purchases we ever made Styles the very best, variety immense, all sizes, every pair Hermsdorf dye. In the lot will be found silk clocks, lace ankle, all-over lace styles, colored silk embroidered styles. Not a pair in the lot wortft less than 50c a pair, many are worth a great deal more. They go on sale at 8 o'clock this morning and will remain on sale until all are sold at 35e Per Fair MMHMHBBMM MBMBHBHMHHMM MMaMBMBMMM At regular Hosiery Counters. 800 1 Meier & Frank Company Mr. Brown; and that, finally, Mr. Ever est made another effort to organize the band, but failed because the regimental officers would not pay his men tho union prices. These statements, without exception, aro untrue. The Third Regiment Band has not ceased to exist; its members are In no way dissatisfied with the treatment received from the officers of the regiment; Mr. Brown was not tendered the leader ship, and has stated so: nor was any ef fort made either to enlist his band or to consolidate the two bands. When the band's contract with the regi ment expired recently tho matter of re organization was deferred until a new scale of prices could be arranged between the regiment and the Musicians' union, of which the bandsmen have been mem bers in good standing for years. When this arrangement was finally effected It was perfectly satisfactory to all the men, but the time before the encampment was so short and so many members were out of town on vacations that it was Impos sible to get the band together In time to go. "Upon the return of the men the full quota will be enlisted at once and regular work will go on as before. That is the whole story. It Is to be regretted that the article Injured a mu sical organization that has been known and liked In the city for years. J. H. EVEREST. DO YOU WEAR GLASSES? Properly fitting glasses .and MURINE promote Eye comfort. Murine, makes weak Eyes strong. Druggists and opticians, or Murine Eye Remedy Co!. Chicago. Continues today. In apparel for Fall and Winter the decisive demand for high-class novelties has been appreciated to the fullest extent in all sections devoted to apparel. The scope of our very critic al selections will be magnificent assortments now awaiting inspection. Exclusive novelties of unsurpassed merit in all lines. High-Class Wraps Costumes and Millinery The exquisite modes which these sections are showing are wonderful types of the inventive ge nius of the most talented American and European artists. Each conception is a model in a class by itself. Thousands admired the displays yesterday. The selling of high-class Cloaks and Millinery was remarkable for so early in the season. We invite inspection of the largest, the grandest stocks of high-class apparel ever gathered under a single roof in the entire West. SECOND FLOOR airs oi iLacii Umbrellas. Great Bargains The best Umbrella bargains in town are here. Qual ity of covering, style of handles, strength of frame and the lowness of price should interest every wdman having umbrella needs. $1.50 Umbrellas 98c Ladies' 26-inch Twilled Gloria Umbrellas, metal, natural, pearl and fancy trimmed handles in big variety, Q ja regular $1.50 values, your choice at, each $4.00 Silk Umbrellas $2.19 Ladies' All-silk Umbrellas in red, brown and blue, col ored borders, pearl, gun metal and plain princess handles, case and tassel to matcn, only i E Meier &. Frank Company POTATO CROP SUFFERS. v Blight Withers the Growing Plants and Leaves Them Lifeless. GRESHAM, Or., Sept. S (Special.) A peculiar blight has fallen upon the potato vines throughout a large section of the j county east of here. It came suddenly, i spreading over whole fields In a few days, I and the potato stalks are left bare, look- J lng as If swept by a fiery blast sufficiently s hot to destroy the leaves and blacken the : remaining portion of the vines. The ter- ritory affected begins about two miles . east of this place and extends beyond the Sandy River Into the Gage and Hurlburt ! settlements. Blights have been known be- t fore on a small scale In isolated places, but nothing so widespread has appeared i in this county before. About three-fourths I of the potato crop in the afflicted dis- ' trict will be ruined. I Numerous county school districts have been making preparations for the school , opening which will take place on Monday, September 14, in most of them. Nearly i all the districts have made Improvements ' In their buildings or grounds and In some cases the results have cost quite a sum of money. At Orient the grounds have been plowed, leveled and seeded down to grass, a new woodhouse has been built costing about ?3C0, and a portico has been built over the entrance. The interior of the building also has been , renovated. At the Lusted schoolhouse the grounds were plowed and seeded down. In dis Frank Company g uispiay nery manifest in the complete and $4.UU values, Meier &. Frank Company trict No. 10. the grounds were irrnHpfl new fence built around them and tlr. hlJrJlno- mining A T--,r -,, Vlfl? hnon no ntAl n n.l ., fn-nimrlc virt i- 1 .rio rati wwAA i c - and outbuildings erected. In district No 7 the building was given a new foundation TfV.A I. i f . . has not done something in the way improvement. Visitors to rortlaml Washington , lkmiSaNEW COLLAR Hosiery CCfTKCMT MM i i -S-pj