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THE MORNING OKEGflyiAN, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2f'l80&
AIMS AT THE MAYOR
Rev. Dr. Hill Preaches a Sig
nificant Sermon.
HINTS AT REFORM CRUSADE
He Alone of tiie Clerfiry Alludee to It
in. the Pulpit Comparing the
Mayor to "Wicked Prophet
"Who- Misled the Yonnc.
Contrary to general expectation, the
city pulpits did not thunder yesterday
against the policy of semi-licensed gam
bling, so frankly espoused by Mayor
"Williams.
"It is not time," said the men who are
in charge of the leading churches. "The
committee which interviewed the Mayor
has not made its report yet, and we have,
therefore, no official knowledge of what
the Mayor said. If our committee was
not preparing a report, we might base
some action upon the detailed statement
which the Mayor made to The Oregonlan
regarding the matter, but, under the cir
cumstances, we think any action should
bo based upon the report which our col
leagues were appointed to make."
The committee of the Ministerial As
sociation will meet this afternoon at 2
o'clock and complete its report. It will
then present the document to the asso
ciation, which has been called to meet at
3P.E
Begarding some published forecasts of
this report. Dr. C. L. House, who is
chairman of the committee, said yester
day: Dr. House Slakes Correction.
"Fair play to all concerned demands
that I correct some of the statements
made in the public press as coming from
me. I did not say that 'special articles
were to be written,' but that 'they might
be written in regard to the fact that rev
enue was being levied from vice. In or
der to beautify our city and put it in
readiness for the coming fair.'
"Neither did I say that the 'coming
report would be a most scathing docu
ment.' I did say that 'the one that was
finally adopted last Monday by the
preachers was a most scathing one, but
before it should be finally adopted by the
ministry, the committee should once
more see the Mayor of this city.' As to
the coming report, it will be n. manly
one, such a one as ought to come from
such a body of men. Neither did Mayor
"Williams say that 'over; member of his
official family v. ire guilt j of accepting
money frcui tho gambling lntercdts of
the city.'
"The ministry, as fr as I know any
thing about '.t, to a man. believe in the
integrity of Mayor "Williams, and no
voice will ho raised in saying aught
against tho ch. racter of the 'grand old
man' of this city. It is his policy that
wo are now discussing and opposing."
Dr. Hill's Sermon.
The only exception to the rule of silence
was made by Dr. E. P. Hill, 'of the First
Presbyterian Church, and oven Dr. Hill's
reference to the municipal association was
indirect. He preached from Kings I,
13:2-22.
Thus ealth Jehovah, for as much a3 thou
hast been disobedient unto the mouth of Je
hovah, thy body shall not coma unto tho sep
ulcher. After giving the story of the unknown
young prophet who rebuked King Jero
boam for his apostasy, and who was lured
to'hls ruin by the deception of an old man,
the speaker said:
"This bravo young man, whose name we
do not know, who dared rebuke the King
to his face, furnished us interesting ma
terial for the study of the strength and
weakness and bewilderments of con
science. This unknown prophet was well
on towards tho heights of character, be
cause he had a. sensitive conscience. Some
philosophers have named as the mark of
distinction between man and beast that
man walks upright, others that he has a
hand, others that he laughs; but while we
might question the validity of these dis
tinctions, there is one which no one will
question.
"Man has a conscience which gives him
the power to discern right and wrong,
and the more sensitive a. man's conscience
the farther removed he Is from the brute
creation. "We never think of calling tho
act of a. dumb beast Immoral. "We would
not say that a hawk does wrong when it
darts upon a helpless chick and carries
it away. "Wo would not attach any moral
significance to the tragedy If a cougar
were to leap upon a child and destroy Its
life. Tho beasts of the field and forest,
the fowls of the barnyard and air have no
conscience and that is the reason they
are only beasts. But as men ascend to
wards the sunlit peaks of character their
consciences are given a larger place In
their lives. They draw back from certain
paths as if a dragon were there breathing
out fire and smoke, although tho only
reason they thus draw back Is that they
have heard a whisper. They move on Into
another way, though a lino of bayonets
glistens across it. And why? 'simply be
cause they have heard a whisper. And
little things that would not be given a
second thought become matters of su
preme importance.
Old Prophet Led Young- Astray.
"The unknown prophet of Judah was
not disturbed by the icing's displeasure.
That was one evidence of the strength of
his character.. And he was not willing to
eat .at tho King's table; that -was the sec
ond proof of his lofty character. How
many of us would have even entertained
this scruple which led this young man to
decline to satisfy his hunger and his thirst
in the royal palace?
"How many of us are quite willing to
say, even now, that it would have been a
trifling thing, after all, if the man from
Judah had eaten bread with King Jero
boam? Yes, we do sometimes find it diffi
cult to take seriously such tests of char
ccter as these. It seems almost like comic
opera to visit with such dreadful con
demnation the eating of a piece of fruit
by the father of the race. How preposter
ous! Such things seem silly because we
are so far below the mountain top of
moral achievement. "We fail to see tho
lar-reaching significance of the little act,
which, while on the surface seems no
more than the eating of an apple Instead
of a pear, but In reality is treason against
God, as the firing of a shot at a flag, al
though it kills- no one, proclaims the
beginning of a rebellion.
"The old prophet of this incident Is in a
sense the villain of tho story. He is the
cause of tho tragedy. He, though a real
prophet, and though ho may have been
actuated by good motives, prepared the
pit into" -which the youth fell.
"Suppose we assume that the old proph
et was prompted by right motives. Then
he probably argued like this:
" 'I must see this young reformer and
have an understanding with him concern
ing this new movement. He has acted
rashly. I must caution him and explain
to him that he must not give offense to
the King and the leading people of the
empire. He must conciliate them and win
their co-operation
"With some such thoughts in mind, the
aged prophet hastens after the young
man. Then when the young man refuses
to teturn, explaining his refusal by say
ing that God had told him not to touch
bread until he had recrossed -the border
into Judah, the white-haired man, disap
pointed at the prospect of being balked
;in his plans, feels almost compelled to re
sort to a measure which his heart con
demns. Ho tolls the young man a He. He
Rga -thatiaodihatoldUhina to brlnSrJtfceL
young man back to sit at meat with him
a man of age and reputation doing that
which he knows is wrong, excusing him
self for it with the old Jesuitical -argument
that it is sometimes necessary to do
wrong in order that good may follow.
Influence of Honored Old Age.
"There is no man who lias it within his
power to do such Injury to the'eause of
good morals In a community as- tho man
with a life of honor back of him. Other
men may commit the blackest crimes and
the result to tho community bo compara
tively harmless. But when a man who
has tho confidence and admiration of the
people deviates from tie way of righteous
ness ever 60 little, the effect on tho
morals of a community is far-reaching
and calamitous. Good men become dis
couraged; wicked men plunge into sin
more recklessly than before. The young
are led to doubt goodness altogether and
to take that demoralizing position that
the best of men are hypocrites at heart
This is the reason for peculiar anxiety
when a minister of the gospel Is accused
of misappropriating funds, or any officer
of the church is charged with tricky busi
ness methods, or a man who has occu
pied positions of honor and responsibility
begins to apologize for corruption In civic
affairs. That white-haired prophet stand
ing before the unknown youth from Judah
holds in his keeping tho young man's fu-
GERMANS WILL
L. CHARLES SPARKS.
VANCOUVER, Wash., Sept. 19. (Special.) L. Charles Sparks, of this'
city, will leave for Germany in a few days, probably about September 21,
where he has accepted engagements during the coming season. He com
pleted a five-year course in vocal music last year In Europe, and goes
there again at the solicitation of his many friends In Germany, who give
him every assurance of a hearty welcome upon his return. Mr. Sparks
Is a Vancouver son, and his success is admired by every one. Tonight Mr
Sparks gave a farewell recital in the Auditorium in this city.
ture, and when he took upon 'his lips a
lie he was as guilty of the youth's ruin
as if he himself had struck the fatal blow.
Each Man's Conscience His Guide.
"Wherein, think you, was the young
man to blame? He was deceived by an
other in whom he had confidence. He
thought he was doing God's will, when in
reality he was following a misguided
man. Was he to blame at all? If a man
honestly turns against righteousness arid
allies himself to the forces of evil, is he
exempt from blame because he is sincere
in his attitude? For on answer, look at
the lifeless body of the victim of his own
blunder. Will the fact that a man takes
carbolic acid because he thinks it Is Pond's
Extract save him from the effects of the
poison? When a man steps over a cliff
at night, thinking he Is on a safe road,
will his life be spared simply because ho
is honestly mistaken? These consciences
are given us for our guidance and we al
.ways should follow them implicitly, but it
Is just as Important that wo make them
true as that we should follow them at all.
Every engineer on a passenger train finds
It necessary to consult his watch In order
to regulate the speed of his engine. But
if sdeh a man should be neglectful In
keeping his watch In order, he would be
most awfully at fault if an error In time
should causo a fatal accident, and he
wauld have no sympathy were he to en
deavor to excuse himself by saying that
he faithfully followed his watch. Our
consciences have been given us to guide
us through the mazes and the darkness
and perplexities of life, but we are to
regulate themnot by what any man may
say, but by tho sun of righteousness.
Until a man has brought his conscience
to God for rectification and purification,
he need not be surprised whatever the
moral calamity that may burst upon him.
"The word conscience comes from the
Latin words 'con' a"nd 'scire,' which mean
'to know with.' To know with whom? To
know with what? To know with God.
There is no way In which a man can be
sure he is walking in the right path unless
he 'knows with God,' unless his thoughts
are moving along tho lino of God's
thoughts.
"My friends, what we need in these
days, and especially In this city, are more
men who have sensitive consciences, con
sciences sensitive all over, so to speak,
and not merely in spots. Some men are
exceedingly conscientious as regards their
business dealings, and yet they have no
scruples whatever In breaking their wives'
heart by their persistent immorality.
T'hera are those who would regard It us
a fearful sin to enter a man's house and
steal his silver, but they think nothing of
defrauding the Government or using" pub
lic office for private gain. There are men
who would rather suffer the loss of an
arm than play the part of an Arnold in
time of war, and yet they will be untrue
to the laws of liberty and the real pros
perity of the land, and never lose an
hour's sleep.
Hope in Aroused Conscience.
"Aroused conscience is a fearful thing.
Professor Webster, imprisoned for tho
murder of Dr. Parkman, asked his jailer
to clve him a new cell because the pris
oners in the next cell tapped on the wall
in the night and whispered, 'Thou art a
murderer.' But there were no prisoners In
the next cell. A disturbed conscience is
indeed a fearful thing, but a dead con
science is even worse. If the people of a
city are alarmed when their daughters are
going down to death by the hundreds, and
multitudes are stalking Irreverently
through God's holy day, and the foes of
the social order are being protected and
encouraged by those sacredly chosen to
withstand them tho situation is charged
with hope; but ' If the people ignore or
apologize for such things, thus proving
that the public conscience Is dead, God
have mercy upon the people. Never were
the familiar words of Holmes mora ap
propriate than now
God, cive us men. A time like tills demands
Great hearts, strone minds, true faith and
willing- hands.
Men whom the lust of office does not kill.
Men whom the spoils of office cannot buy.
Men who possess opinions and a will,
Men who havo honor; men who will not lie.
For while the rabblo with their thumb-worn
creeds
Their large professions and their little deeds
"Wrangle in selfish strife, lot Freedom weeps,
..Wrong rulca the land and- -waiting Justice-
MUST BEGIN EARLY
Hard Work Needed to Cap
ture Irrigation Congress.
PORTLAND HAS MANY FRIENDS
But Determined Effort Is Needed to
IVin at EI Paso Large ' Incrense
In Oregon Delegations Shows
Enhanced Interest.
If Portland wants tho 1S03 convention of
the National Irrigation Congress, a de
termined effort should be made next year
to capture it. A systematic fight will
HEAR HIM SING.
have to be wageih and early preparations
are urged by A. King Wilson, secretary
of the Oregon delegation which attended
the meeting at Ogden, Utah.
The convention of 1004 was. sent to El
Paso, Tex., after a spirited coiast, dur
ing which Oregon supported BoIs Idaho.
The Texas delegation feels kindly toward
Portland and is willing to support the
claims of this city. Idaho. Montana and
Washington were made decidedly friendly
through the co-operation of Oregon with
the caucus of Northwestern States.
A great deal of advertising has already
been done for Portland through the dele
gation that visited Ogden. The delegation
circulated two large consignments of
Lewis and Clark literature, and pinned
buttons advertising the enterprise to the
coats of hundreds of delegates. There is
a sentiment among members of the con
gress that a convention city should bo
chosen away from an exposition town, but
this does not apply strongly to Portland
since the fact that tho Northwest should
have a meeting Is recognized. Moreover
the fact that Oregon has paid more money
Into the irrigation fund than any other
state is generally appreciated.
"If we are to get the next convention
a systematic fight should be waged," said
A. King Wilson last night. "At least two
men should go to El Paso in advance of
the remainder of the delegation, and
should prepare to enlist newspaper sup
port and welcome the Incoming delega
tions. Then a strong representation from
this state must be had. It will take good
hard work, but we can win out I think
the effort should be made, for the meet
ing Is certainly one that the state needs."
Mr. Wilson returned from Ogden last
night. He was accompanied by A M
Drake, of Portland. E. M. Brannlck, of
this city, had departed from Ogden before
Mr. Wilson left, and A. H. Devers, of this
city, decided to spend several days In Salt
Lake before coming home. Other mem
bers of the Oregon delegation who re
turned yesterday to their homes are: J.
M. Johns, Arlington; John T. Whistler
State Engineer; J. M. Church, La Grande;
Thomas G. Halley, Pendleton; William
Shaw, Freewater; O. F. Thompson, Echo;
H. B. Stanfield, Echo.
Oregon's Bljr. Delegation.
"The interest taken by Oregon in the
irrigation work is Indicated by the fact
that, while the delegation of 1902 consisted
of but five persons, there were 63 from
this state at Ogden last week," said Mr.
Wilson, discussing the work of the con
gress. "The Ogden meeting showed
throughout an Increase In the interest in
irrigation. The town was filled by mem
bers of Congress, Governors and leading
men from the 26 states represented. The
attendance reached 1300, while at the pre
ceding session but 400 were present.
"The debate over the repeal of the tim
ber and stone act, the desert act, and tho
elimination of vthe commutation clause In
tho homestead act was the most interest
ing held during the sessions. The debate
was conducted by the best Informed men
in the country, and the compromise effect
ed indicates the close division in sentiment
Wjhlch existed. The congress decided to
ask that Congress amend the laws so as
to benefit the actual settler more.
"Oregon showed that more money was
turned Into the Irrigation fund from this
state than was received from any other
section. This was a showing that opened
the eyes of the people who attended the
Ogden meeting, and our interests were in
safe hands after that. There wa3 no arid
land legislation proposed at Ogden which
affects Oregon any more than any other
section of the country, but we hope to be
able to secure a decision that irrigation
work shall be commenced here soon. '
"Weary of Being Stood Off.
"Personally, I would not have been sor
ry If the congress had decided in favor of
the repeal of the three land laws. We are
getting weary here of being told when
ever we ask for certain improvements
that the officials are hedged in by laws
that will not permit the work. If the law
will allow nothing to be done, let us havo
laws that will allow the Federal officials
to act, and perhaps then we may discover
whether tho law or the officials are really
at fault
"The adoption of a resolution indorsing
tho Lewis and Clark Centennial, which
.was -introduced' -by Judge W. K. Uls4 is
a significant recognition of a Portland en
terprise. "Ono of the most Interesting addresses
delivered during the congress came from
Commander Booth-Tucker, of the Salva
tion Army, who spoke of the experience
of the army upon Irrigated lands. The
army had been very successful, and Mr.
Booth-Tucker enthusiastically urged prog
ress in tho work. He was followed with
close attention.
"A chorus of 200 voices gave a concert
during our stay, which filled the largest
hall in Ogden. People of Utah remained
away from tho entertainment. In order
that the visitors could enjoy the affair,
and this courtesy was appreciated by
every one In attendance at the congress-'
COURSES IN ENGINEERING
Important Addition to Studies at Co.
lambla University.
The introduction of courses In civil en
gineering, mechanical engineering and
electrical engineering accounts consider
ably for this year's Increased attendance
at Columbia University. Until theso
courses were opened at University Park,
Portland was without home facilities for
these branches of college work.
TluV year only students entitled to fresh
man standing are admitted to theso
courses. Those who being this term will
be advanced regularlyvuntll graduation,
four years hence. The young men of
Portland who aro unable to leave their
homes during the school year are welcom
Ingthe opportunity to take up these stand
ard courses so convenient to their homes.
Freshman work Is also introduced In
classics, English, general science, history
and economics, finance and commerce in
addition to the engineering courses above
mentioned. These courses are open to
high school graduates and all applicants
who havo attained a corresponding grade
In reputable preparatory schools. The
academic courses at Columbia University
are attended by a largo number of stu
dents who are doing their preparatory
work for these collegiate courses. The ex
pansion of the school in tfiis respect Is
looked upon as a principal cause for the
large Increase in attendance this year. The
indications are that this Increase will
reach 60 per cent, as It has now passed
the 57 per cent mark.
MEN OF CAMERA TO MEET
Convention of Pacific TforthTrest
Photographers "Wednesday.
The annual convention of tho Photog
raphers' Association of the Pacific North
west, comprising the states of Oregon,
Washington, Idaho, Montana and the
Province of Brltlsr Columbia will bo held
at Salem beginning next Wednesday. The
meeting-will occupy three days, and prom
ises to bo one of unusual Interest The
association, although young, stands third
In importance among similar organizations
in the United States.
An especially fine exhibit of art pho
tography Is promised from all parts of the
country, In competition for tho gold and
silver medals offered by the association
to prize-winning foreign exhibitors. This
competition is open to photographers all
over the country except In the territory
covered by the association.
The convention will elect officers for tho
ensuing year and transact other business
of importance. It will conclude Friday
night with an elaborate banquet Charles
Butterworth, of this city, is president, and
Milton Loryea, of Seattle, secretary.
All tho local studios will be closed
Wednesday and Thursday in consequence
of the meeting.
Oregon Sugar Company Interested.
OLYMPIA, Wash., Sept 20. (Special.)
A case In which was involved the Impor
tation of 100 Japanese laborers Into Oregon
by the Oregon Sugar Company, of La
Grande, has just been decided by the Su
preme Court although the sugar company
is not a party to the action. The point in
controversy was the commission claimed
by W. J. Corbln, of Seattle, from the Ori
ental Trading Company for his services in
securing the labor contract trom tne
'AHIMV . jmr
..-This Store Will Be Closed All
Meier Sh Frank
Sole Portland Agents for the famous "Peninsular" Stoves and Ranges
Our "Willamette" Sewing Machine at $25 is the equal of any $50 machine on the market
Trunks and Traveling'Bags Every size and kind the largest trunk store in the city
Today's Store News
-
A condensed list of what's going on at Portland's "Big
Store.'' The establishment is filled to overflowing
with new desirable merchandise at special low prices.
For full details of the special offering for this week,
see your yesterday's Oregonian.
The Greatest Cloak and Silk Display in the West.
Sale Extraordinary of Guaranteed Black Taffeta Silks.
Great offering of Venise Applique Laces,
50c value 14c yard.
Continuation of the Great School Sale. All lines of
Apparel for Boys and Girls at special prices.
Also School Supplies.
Great September Sale of Blankets and Comforters.
Haviland China, Semi-Vitreous and Decorated China
Dinner Sets Greatly Reduced Also Lamps.
"Fasso" Corsets, Entire Stock at Half Price.
New Popular Priced Millinery. Children's School Hats.
Meier & Frank Company
sugar company. By the terms of the
agreement the sugar company was to
take any number of laborers up to 200,
who were to be paid $1.25 per day and
railroad faro from Seattle, the men. to be
furnished by tho Oriental Trading Com
pany. For his services in bringing about
this contract Corbin was to receive from
the trading company 10 cents per day for
each laborer for each day employed.
About 100 laborers were furnished, and
Corbln sued the trading company for $2150
as his commission. The lower court gave
him Judgment for $966, which is now af
firmed by the Supreme Court
Capitol Commission Rescind Order.
OLYMPIA Wash., Sept 20. (Special.)
The State Capitol Commission, at a meet
ing held yesterday, rescinded, uppn advice
of the Attorney-General, tho award re
cently made to the Kllbourne-Clarke Com
pany of tho contract tor installing mo
. the Top ; '
in Qu&Kty
: 5c Cigar
- Aimed to reach the . Mtlm '
BBP ffff bacco
Company Meier
Meier & Frank Company
electric light and power plant In the Cap
itol building. The commission was so ad--vlsed
by the Attorney-General because all
bidders were not given an opportunity to
bid on the system adopted. The board will
open news bids for the work on October
10. The cancelled award named a consid
eration of $10,500.
HAVE YOUR READ
The particulars of the dress goods sale
at McAllen & McDonnell's. Back of the
solid block of masonry on Marrlson street
the shelving contains the finest stock of
black and colored dress goods in the city.
The wall will fall with a crash on Friday
at high noon. The entire stock of dress
goods will be placed on sale this morning.
Fit Up Branch. Y. 31. C. A.
The building on East Yamhill and East
rn
Day Tomorrow...
t Frank Company
Meier & Frank Company
Thirty-fifth streets, which has been occu
pied by the Sunnyside Boys' Brigade, now
a branch of the Portland Y.'M. C. A., will
bo fitted up with. baths, lockers, class
rooms and gymnasium for physical train
ing. J. P. Newell, who Is chairman of tho
board which Is looking after tho Sunny
side branch, said yesterday that these
changes will be made within the next sbc
weeks. ' More extensive Improvement will
be made next Spring. However, classes
will bo organized this Fall, which will bo
under teachers from the head Y. M. C. A.
Membership in the Sunnyside branch will
carry with it many of the advantages of
the main organization.
BORQUIST & REFFLING
Importation of exclusive Winter woolena
all received, 231 Washington street
Save
the Bands
Two bands from Re
cruit Cigars are equal
to one tag from Star To
securing presents..