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IB THE ' -MORNING OBEGOSIAK, TBTJBBDA,: SEPTEMBER IP, IBWyU- ' , .'( f s " arc Rnmmcnfi MnwltornMdsv.rri-r',i; , 'i'l-r'-'"Tfel-,B(Ptlff$ ON' IRRIGATION nill. UUU1II L.1IU IIUII Federal Officials Enthusiastic About the West, ROOSEVELT SURE OF NEW YORK Hamilton Flab, Assistant Treasurer of United States, Xow Touring Pacific Coast, Talks of Politics and' Presidential Timber. "New York State should give President Soosevelt not less than 50,000 majority," said Hamilton Fish, Assistant Treasurer of the United States, In charge of the Federal sub-treasury at New York, aa he sat In the private car of his brother at the Union Depot last night- "Don t you ihlnk so?" he appealed to N. "W. Stran ahan, Collector of Customs for the port of New York. "Yes, there's no question about that," affirmed Mr. Stranahan. "In estimating President Roosevelt's majority at not less than 50,000. I am fig uring that the Democrats will nominate the strongest man in their party. Yes, Judge Parker would be a strong man. He is a strong man personally and should be a strong man politically. Isn't that so, Mr. Stranahan?" "'Yes,' said Mr. Stranahan, "I believe Judge Parker would be one of the strong est men that could be nominated by the Democrats." After a day of sightseeing and official Inspection in Portland, Mr. Fish, Mr. Stranahan and Mr. Armstrong, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, were gathered In their private car discussing politics in New York. They are all New Yorkers and in touch with the politics of that city and state, Mr. Stranahan and Mr. Fish being particularly well posted, and, hav ing the caution of well-advised men care ful not to go Into details tpo closely. And neither attempted a positive statement without securing the other's approval. "W. R. Hearst as a candidate for pres ident?" Mr. Fish repeated. "We laugh at that idea In New York. It's -only out side New York that, you hear Mr. Hearst spoken of seriously as a presidential pos sibility. No, he has no chance for the nomination, and If he were to run against President Roosevelt in New York oh, the Idea Is preposterous. "President Roosevelt is very popular with the people of New York. There Is no question that he will poll a great deal rhore than his party's strength, and my estimate of a majority of not less than 50.000 Is certainly conservative. The 'up state' district will give him at least 125,000 majority. This allows for a Democratic majority of 75,000 In New York and Brook lyn. Now, I cannot understand how the Democrats can expect to get a 75,000 ma jority In Greater New York. In fact, I believe an estimate of 50,000 majority is liberal enough." Democrats Will Carry City. "The Democrats will not carry New York City by over 50.000 majority," Mr. Stranahan agreed. "That estimate Is cer tainly liberal." "I do not know whether any Republi can presidential candidate other than Mr. Roosevelt could carry New York or not," continued Mr. Fish. "That Is another question. But I do believe that his pop ularity will have the effect of greatly In creasing the majority the Republicans will have In that state. Morever, he will be strong enough to carry the state ticket with him. "(Jdell? Really, now. I do not know whether Mr. Odell will be the Republican candidate for Governor of New York or not. "VVe will not hold our convention until next year and the matter has not been discussed. Mr. Stranahan can tell you about Mr. Odell and Mr. Piatt," evasively added Mr. Fish when the rela tions of the two men were suggested. "There's nothing In the story that Mr. Piatt and Mr. Odell have had a disagree ment," declared Mr. Stranahan, with an air of Impatience with the report. "They may have disagreed over certain policies once or twice, but nothing serious has ever occurred and the two men are friendly. They are working in harmony." "I have no doubt that Seth Low will be renominated and re-elected by the fusion forces in New York," Mr. Fish continued. "He has given a satisfactory administration. It may be true that he has not satisfied the small politicians who have demanded patronage, but one must remember that he was compelled to make certain pledges which had to be redeemed and as a non-partisan Mayor he has been compelled to recognize forces that made it impossible for him to be a spoilsman. He has reformed New York, not as the radicals might want him to do, but in a sensible and thoroughly sat isfagtory manner. His administration has given the people a decided relief from the ways of Tammany. "It may be true as you intimate that some dissatisfied leaders of the fusion ists will go back to Tammany this year. These are the men dissatisfied because they were not allowed to receive the spoils of office. But on the other hand, the great satisfaction that has been felt over Mayor Low's administration will bring him thousands of new votes from Tammany. "I have little doubt but that the poli ticians would nominate some man other than Mr. Low if they thought they could elect him. But they realize that Mr. Low is the only man who can defeat Tam many and it must be an anti-Tammany fight "One might not be able to reconcile my two statements that Low will be re flected and that Mr. Roosevelt will not carry New York City. But you must re member that Mr. Low as a fusion nomi nee will receive many thousands of Dem ocratic votes that will be cast against Mr. Roosevelt. However. In order to carry New York State a majority in the city Is not necessary to the President. Piatt in Favor of L,oiv. "I think the fact that Mr. Piatt has stated repeatedly that he Is In favor of the renomination of both Mr. Low and Mr. Roosevelt shows how the political leaders of New York feel. There has never been any misunderstanding be tween Mr. Piatt and Mr. Low. I believe Mr. Piatt has never asked for more than two or three things from the Mayor, and these have been given him. There Is gen eral harmony regarding the renomination of Mayor Low. "I do not know whether Richard Croker is coming back or not. There has been some gossip to that effect In the newspa pers, but I do not know what truth there may be in the report I do not believe that Tammany Is eager for his return, nor do I believe that Mr. Murphy, the pres ent leader of Tammany, wants him to come back," and Mr. Fish laughed at the idea of restoring leadership to Croker, or a welcome extended to the former chief tain. "New. York Is thoroughly dissatisfied with the doctrine of Bryanism," said Mr. JFlsh again. "Why, the Republicans would come close to a majority of 200,000 if Bryan or one of his lieutenants were to be nominated for President by the Demo crats. Mr. Cleveland would make a strong run in New York, but can Cleve land be nominated? I think foot. Mr. Gorman Is not as strong as Judge Par ker in New York and the other candi dates mentioned thus far have no espe cial strength of their own." Have the Western Fever. The party of Federal officials left last "rht for San Francisco, where they in tend to spend a few days before starting home. As Mr. Fish put it, "we are re turning home full-fledged Western boom ers," and those officials who have had anything to do with Western affairs are enthusiastic over the result of their In vestigations. "I went thro'iigh the Portland custom house today and found everything In ex cellent condition," Mr. Armstrong' stated. "There is an increase of 5100,000 In the receipts at Portland for the fiscal year ending JulyL 1903, and I believe the com ing year will show a corresponding in crease. A gratifying circumstance is that it has cost less money to collect the re ceipts of the custom-house this year than ever before. The cost a year ago was about 7 cents for $1. This year it has been 6 cents. "I went all through the customs de partments and found everything in good condition. The collector takes an active Interest In his work and the men under him are well qualified to fill their posi tions. "The only change that I think I shall make here is probably to summon the ap praiser. General Summers, to the New York conference this year. Congress an nually makes an appropriation of 51000 for these conferences and the President des ignates the offices which shall be repre sented. When i return I shall probably request that Portland be represented. When this matter Is settled a telegraphic communication will be sent to "notify the Portland office." Both Mr. Stranahan and Mr. Armstrong paid a great deal of attention to the man ner in which the custom-house was con ducted here. Mr. Stranahan commented upon the fact that the local custom house is not confronted with many of the problems that New York meets. For In stance, he pointed out the fact that there Is an absence of smuggling, by passengers on incoming steamers. "And," added Mr. Stranahan, "we sometimes collect as much in duties at New York In a single day as they do in a year here." Both customs officials are looking forward with interest to a study of San Francisco work, where the four departments are repre sented. These are the collector, appraiser, surveyor and Navy Department San Francisco Is the only port on the Pacific Coast that has this representation, which Is given to but few Atlantic cities out side New York. WILL BUILD FERRY. Executive Board Expects to Award Contract to Local Firm. Local contractors will be selected to build the Sellwood ferryboat, and a num ber of builders have already gone over the place where the slips and pontoons will be required with a view of making bids for the work. At the end of two more weeks the special ferry commit tee Of the Executive Board honp.q tn hav plans and specifications prepared in order mat me can lor Dias may be Issued. The letral asoeet of thp. munlMnnl ntr prise is just now consuming Its share of attention. With a view of dotirmlnnp- just what bearing the claim of U. S. G. Marquam to franchise rights will have, committeemen uurtls and Nlckum have conferred with City Attorney McNary, who exnressed the hellsf rhnr Marmmm has been guilty of laches and according ly wouia stand little show in a lawsuit should he see fit to bring legal action against the citv. If the rase Rhnnlrl h before the Circuit Court, or other courts on appeal. It Is Mr. McNarv's heltpf that active operations need not be suspended as the city could continue by signing bonds equal to the amount of Marquam's prob able loss. He advised the committee that it would be advisable to secure a permit from the Sellwood Real Estate Association fpr the operation of the ferry as the association still has unquestioned rights. The association has consented to grant the city the permit A Few Inquiries. PORTLAND. Sept. 9. (To the Editor.) Under the caption "Stealth of No Avail" in yesterday's issue, you conclude the article by saying attempts to evade the cement sidewalk ordinance are Infrequent This statement is gratifying to property owners who desire to eomnlv with tho city ordinances and who have some civic j pnae. aim mere are a number of de linquents who have little regard for ad joining property, the public in general or the city laws. If Mr. Elliott or your reporter will walk up Washington street, west of Fourteenth, they will see on both sides of that thor oughfare, as far up as to the city park entrance, some of the most dangerous and Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Harmon have Just re turned from Spirit Lake, sixty miles north of Portland, at the base of Mount St Hel ens, where they have been spending a few weeks. This region Is now coming: into prominence for its scenery and the nshln? and hunting which it affords the tourists, as well as on account of the remarkable re sults following its mining development- In coming from the camp, Mr. and Mrs. Har mon walked thirty-five miles la two days, taking It leisurely, the weather being fine, preferring this to riding in the stage or by other methods of team transportation. Messrs. Sherman and Harmon are erect ing a beautiful Summer cottage on Spirit Lake, which will be the. finest and most comfortable home among a considerable number of Hko structures being erected dur ing the season. This, with two fine boats, which will be built for them this Winter at the camp of the Mount St Helens Consol idated Mining Company, will put them in a position to enjoy the delightful climate. grand scenery and unsurpassable fishing which this region, affords. Their mountain home Is located on Spirit Lake, which is tlx miles long, two miles wide, and 3200 feet above sea level. ' Mr. and Mrs. Harmon, Mrs. Coe and H. E. Lee, guided by A. Olson, doubtless the best mountain climber in the district ascended ' Mount Elinor, which is about 0000 feet high, lying back of and near the mining camp. From the summit of this mountain which has to be reached through perpetual snow, the scenery, is reported by those who saw It to be the finest conceivable. Among the snow-capped peaks which stand up distinctly to view irom this point are Mount St Helens.. Mount Rainier, Mount Ad ams. Mount Hood and Mount Jefferson, while to the west stretch the Olympic Range and Spirit Lake and two smaller bodies of water appear to view. The surrounding scenery Is weird and uncommon, and these travelers declare' that no one should go into that region and fail to make tho ascent of Mount .Elinor. .r . . ' . unsightly wooden sidewalks that disgrace the city. In this connection I will ask why is the Portland Street Railway Company exempt from putting down approved sidewalks In front of Its Washington street property? Why is it allowed to pile rails on the sidewalk which remain undisturbed In one place for a year or more. W. A. N. Chinese Teacher Can Proceed. MONTREAL, Sept. 9. Owing to the ef forts of Miss Clark, of New York, Mrs. Loon Luen, the Chinese school teacher, wife of a New York restaurant-keeper, who was detained at San Francisco by order of the United States immigration authorities and brought In bond to Mon treal, will be entitled to go to New York, having obtained the requisite passport Seek Burglar Who Shot Man. ASHLAND, Ky., Sept. 9.-Sheriff Heene, with a posse, is hunting a burglar who seriously wounded Colonel Mordecal Will iams in his country home before day light yesterday. Colonel Williams discov ering the burglar ransacking his house, attacked him with a saber. The burglar shot him and escaped. - - - ' ASSISTANT TREASURER OF THE UNITED HAMILTON FISH. PROTEST NOT WELL TAKEN RAILROAD MBX CRITICISE FAIR COMMISSIONERS' COMPLAINT. Say Transcontinental Lines Have Mndc All Reasonable Concessions to. Cominpr Expositions. Railroad officials are not inclined to listen with patience to a protest recently made by Elmer E. Johnston, executive commissioner of the Washington world's fair commission. In this protest Mr. John ston comments ipon the railroad's atti tude toward the Fair board and in one instance he is accused of misrepresenting a Portland railroad official. A letter received by Mr. Johnston re ferring to transportation furnished em ployes of the state commissions, was de clared by him to specify that the favors granted by the roads would not apply to "this state," and from this statement Mr. Johnson drew the conclusion that i ' ' Mr. Harmon reports a most" active state of operations at the 'St Helens camp, which is tho leading center of development at present In 'the district. Thi3 camp has this Summer been visited by a large number of others, who like himself are some what interested in this great property, all of whom express themselves well pleased with their Investments and the work now going on. The face of tho Sweden tunnel, which has been drifting In ore for nearly 1000 feet, has Just broken Into a body of ore .which is believed to be the beginning of the Norway shoot of very rich mineral, toward which, but In another class of ore, this tunnel has been extending. The Norway Is situ ated upon the same vein 2000 feet higher up the mountain, and is the property which has more than any other piven the St Helens mining district, its-reputation as a great mineral region. STATES. Oregon and Idaho were given more fa" than Washington. A copy of the leWe: written Mr. Johnston shows "this be rltory" to be the expression used, which indicates .that the entire Northwest is treated alllce. The matter of free transportation lor employes of the state commissions la one that is worrying the pfflcials of all the Northwestern States and railroad men have been urged to grant this' conces sion. None of the lines have done so as yet and the matter Is declared to hzive been left entirely In the hands of the presidents of the systems. There is ap parently a disinclination upon the part of passenger agents to grant free trans portation unless It be in limited amouat3 and all of the commissions are opposing this ruling. It Is the question of freight rates, how ever, that Is worrying the Washington commission most. This same question has been brought up by the Oregon state commission and it is likely the same an swer will be returned to them, for freight traffic bureaus insist the established rules must be followed. ' The form of protest against freight rates Is this: The commissions Insist that the railroad offer of free return transporta tion for all exhibits made at St Loui3 GREAT SCENERY OF SPIRIT LAKE 6om not j?lYe th seller .sought Moreover tky declare that the rates, win not bo aa&de effective Iff tlm& to relieve the com as Iion of heavy, freight charges. Speaking of these objections the fol lowing statement was authorized on be half of the frejght bureaus: . "It seems that this is an indirect meth od of demanding that the railroads make a contribution to the exhibition funds. It is an indefinite contribution, as wall. Now if the state commissions would ask for a certain lump sum we might meet that Question without argument but instead they insist upon certain traffic conces sions that cannot be granted. "The commissioners forget that we are speeding thousands of dollars In adver tising the states; that we bear our pro portion of the expense of maintaining their commissions" and that we are already ex tending" favors to them, that others do not receive. We will give reduced rates for the newcomers they attract and in vari ous ways bear more than our proportion of tne expense. There is no reason that we should be singled out and asked for further favoxs. "Tak the question of transporting ex hibits to St Louis. We have established the rule, which worked in the case of the Buffalo, Omaha and Charleston exposi tions, that we will charge 60 cents per 100 pounds on all shipments made to the Fair city. We will return all such exhib its free after the expositions close. More than this we are transporting, within the states, exhibits to certain points of collection free. "They say we ought to give reduced rates on shipment to St Louis, Grant that we do so and that certain portions of the exhibits are sold. We have by our re duced rates given some shippers an ad vantage over others, an act that is not only unfair, but illegal as wclL If any portion of the exhibits are to be sold or given away they should pay the full tariff rates. If they are used' for exhibi tion purposes solely we have offered to return them free, thus cutting our rates directly In two. I do not see where the railroads can go any further. "So far as the complaint that the times set for gathering the exhibits are unreas onable is concerned, that Is a matter that can be remedied. We understood the times fixed were satisfactory. If- they are not the question can bextaken up again." From the expressions of railroad men it is evident that very little attention will be paid to the Washington protest and in any event freight rates will remain the same. But railroad men insist that state is not being; discriminated against and that all concerned will be treated alike. SEASIDE TRAFFIC ENDS. Tr arret to Snnrmer Resorts This Tear 13 eat if All Records. The seashore traffic of all the Coast lines Is practically ended and though fig ures on the season's business have not been prepared, passenger agents declare the business has been the best known for several years. Two features of the year's travel were commented upon yesterday. The Increased number of Invalid visitors to ttie beaches of Oregon was notable, and the number of Portland people who went to new resorts showed an increase. Ail of the transportation lines made an effort during the year to encourage travel to Oregon Summer resorts from Interior points. The campaign was carried on as far east as Colorado and , was especially strong In Idaho and parts of Eastern Washington. The Colorado- travel, In vlew of the fact that that state was adver tised as a Summer resort, was surprising ly large. The fact that many more Portland peo ple were seen at the newer Summer re sorts is accepted by railroad men to in dioate that a much larger proportion of the .people of this ctty are seeking an an nual outing at tne coast. However, ran and steamboat travel toward mountain resorts also ahowed an increase. The tourist travel of both Easterners and Westerners who have sought long trips to new portions of the country reached. Its highest point In the history of transcontinental lines during the present Summer and has been no occasion for sur prise. The feature of the Summer's bust n'ess that Is now interesting passenger men Is the sudden Increase of purely local business to nearby resorts. In this partic ular the past month was the best ever .known. ElSTERTAINMEIV7r 6f DELEGATES. Passenger Agents Will Stop at Port land on "Way to Salt Lake. A meeting will be held by Portland traf fic men In the Commercial Club rooms this afternoon to arrange for the recep tion and. entertainment of loO delegates to the Naitlonal Association of Ticket Agents' convention at Salt Lake. The del egates ane coming to Portland Tuesday and will s.oend a day In the city. The association of ticket agents Includes members who are station agents at small towns, and as a result both freight and passenger departments are Interested In the meeting. The annual convention is to be held at Salt Lake ."Friday and Sat urday of this week and immediately after adjournment the excursion to Portland will be commenced. Stops are to be made at Nampa and Boise on the way west From Portland It is expected the ticket agents -will go to Puget Sound and then may make the trip to San Francisco. The time at the disposal of the delegates In Portland will be devoted to showing the city's advantages. Incidentally the Lewis and Clark Fair grounds will be visited and the Easterners will be able to carry away a definite Idea of the scope of the coming Exposition. The meeting to be held this afternoon will make definite arrangements for the entertainment of the party. General Pas senger Agent A. L. Craig of the O. R. & N. sent out invitations to all traffic men yesterday urging that each transportation line bo represented by members from both the freight and passenger depart ments. Santa Fe Abandons Improvements. TOPEKA, Kan., Sept. 9. J. W. Ken drlck. third vice-presidenit of the Santa Fe, while passing through here today sald the bollermakers who struck at La Junta would not be taken back. Mr. Kendrlck alse announced that the contemplated extensive Improvements on the Santa Fe would not be carried out this year. This Is on account of the policy of retrenchment In expenses which ha3 been adopted by the management. Special Trains tor Bankers. TOPEKA, Kan., Sept 9. The Santa Fe has arranged to run a number of special trains to San Francisco on' account of"" the American Bankers' Association meeting there, October 20-23. Special through car service will be Inaugurated from Chicago to the Coast The first train will leave Chicago October 10. Especially good In ducements as to rates and stopover priv ileges have been made. Conrt Gives Millionaire Liberty. RACINE. Wis., Sept. 9. In the Circuit Court today Judge Belden rendered a de cision In the case of Edward Charles Shevlln, a millionaire Minneapolis lum berman, who had been reported Insane by Walworth County physicians, and who de manded a jury trial and was turned over to a Deputy Sheriff pending the trial on September 21 by stipulation. Judge Bel den decided that Shevlln should be re leased for the reason that he Is not a resi dent of Wisconsin. Shevlln went from the court room a free man. Carnegie Wants to Buy Bnttlefleld. LONDON, Sept 9. It Is said that An drew Carnegie Is negotiating for the pur chase of the famous battlefield of Ban nockburn, . near Stelrllng, Scotland, in or der to save It from falling Into the hands of builders. Earthqnake Shocks in Colorado. DENVER, Sept 9. Specials from north west of here tell of earthquake shocks felt in Boulder, Loveland, Longmont and Fprt Collins. No damnoro was done. OREGON" SENDS HEAVYWEIGHT DELEGATION TO OGDEN. Men of Ability Will Represent This State and Are Prepared With Full Data. Men of knowledge and understanding will represent Oregon at the National Ir rigation Congress at Ogden September 15 18. They will make up a heavyweight del egation that cannot be outbalanced by that of any state. They will represent diverse Industrial activities in Oregon, all of which are in close touch with irrigation, ihe delegates will come not only from the ranks of agriculturists and practical lrrigationists but also from the ranks of merchants and professional men. These men will speak the voice of Ore gon so that it will be heard above the noise of the convention, nor will any state have Its wants and hopes better declaimed. They will show great areas of ,7 ,,d which can be fecundated by an artificial supply of water, so will other states, but none will exhibit arid lands more fertile, nor water supply more copi ous. The Oregonians will be prepared to point out on the map each area of arid land and the water courses thereon or in ?u03dmJJ.y-u But th,s wm not be all. for they will have at their command data of the rainfall In every county for- each m2 f the year for several years back. The Oregonians will announce Portland as a candidate for the Irrigation congress of 1905. It 13 very probable that the meet ing next year will be held in a Middle Western city, inasmuch as the congress has come- so far westward this year as Ogden. About 30 men will go from Oregon, most of them from the Eastern part of the state. A. H. Devers and A. King Wilson are arranging for transportation and will probably secure a special car from the O. R. & N. The following delegates will probably go fo Ogden: Governor Chamberlain. Representative J. N. Williamson, A. H. Devers, presi dent Oregon Irrigation Association; Frank "Davenport, president Valley Improvement Company of Hood River; W. A. Laldlaw president Three Sisters Irrigation Com pany; A. King Wilson, J. Thorburn Ross of Portland F. C. Bryant Leslie Butier, E. L. Smith, R. WInans, E. N. Blythe, of Hood River; T. G. Hailey, G. A. Hart man. B. W. Huffman, W. M. Pierce. W. R. Ellis, of Pendleton; W. R. King, of Ontario; E. A. McDanlel, Sam White, J. W. Patterson, of Baker City; A. M. Drake, president Pilot Butte Development Com pany of Bend: F. H. Holbrook, of Uma tilla; D. C." Brownell, R. B. Stanfield. of Echo; W. T. Shaw, of Milton; D. B. Thomas, of Arlington; J. M. Church, E. C. Corblne, of La Grande; J. M. Johns, of Arlington, and Malcolm A. Moody, of Tho Dalles. The Portland delegates will start east ward Sunday night and will be joined by the Eastern Oregon contingent on the way. They will arrive at Ogden Tuesday morn ing. The convention will adjourn the next Thursday afternoon. "What are our plans?" responded A. H. Devers, who will probably be chairman of the delegation. "Well, we shall avail ourselves of every opportunity to promote the cause of irrigation. If the other dele gates are of the same purpose as I am we shall lend our influence to every en deavor toward Inducing Uncle Sam to give more money from his treasury to irrigation projects. "We shall also work to have the con gress meet at Portland in 1903." The gathering will be a notable event Distinguished men from all parts of the country will be there. Prizes will be awarded for the best ex hibits of fruits and barley and hops. All fruits submitted for competition must have been grown under competition in Oregon, Idaho, Arizona, California, Colo rado, Kansas, Montana. Nebraska, North Dakota, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah or Wyoming. The fruit must have been grown by the ex hibitors and must be entered before Sep tember 15. Any fruit affected with cod ling moth will be excluded. The prizes are to be gold medals, one for the best award in the following fruits, not less than three varieties and 2i in each variety: Apples, peaches, pears, grapes, plums, prunes, quinces; also for cured figs In boxes, raisins, sun drfed'fruits, evaporated fruits, pickles (display, no two jars alike), pickled olives, in bottles or jars, lemons and oranges. For the best display of commercially packed fruits a special prize of $50 is of fered. Winning displays become the prop erty of the congress. The congress will de fray expenses of expressage up to 200 pounds for each Individual shipper. The prize for the barley competition Is to be a $500 silver loving cup offered by the Pabst Brewing Company. For tho hops competition the Anheuser-Busch As sociation offers a similar prize. For the best general collection of fresh fruits Sen ator W. A. Clark, of Montana, president of the congress, offers a $500 solid silver loving sup. The awarding judges will be chosen by the local board of control of the con gress. TRADITION IS' BROKEN. American Artist Is Painting? Picture of Empress for 1004 Fair. PEKIN, Sept. 9. It has been decided that the portrait of the Empress Dow ager, now being painted by Miss Kate Augusta Carl, an American artist, shall be exhibited at the St. Louis Exposition. It is contrary to Chinese traditions to have likenesses of their semi-sacred rul ers made, and the Innovation has caused quite a sensation at the Chinese court. The painting of the portrait was sug gested and the Dowager Empress consent was obtained by Mrs. Conger, wife of the United States Minister. Miss Carl has resided In the palace the past month as a guest, with apartments near the Em press, who gave her daily sittings. Miss Carl has frequently dined with the Im perial household. Have you friends coming from the East? If so. send their names to the Denver & Rio Grande office. 124 Third street, Port land, Or. 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