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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 13, 1904)
THE MOKNrNGr OKEGOlHAN, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1904. 0 rll ire coming Nations Prepare for the Rprtland Fair. NAME THEIR COMMISSIONS Men of Experience.Are Picked to Prepare Exhibits, GREAT INTEREST - IS TAKEN Nations of the World Vie With Each Other in Preparing to Show the Best They Can Produce-in.. Fine and Liberal Arts. Th leadlnc nations of the --world and many of the lesser ones have, during-the' past ten days, appointed tneir nauonai commissions to the Lewis and Clark Ex position and these have already com menced worklne in co-operation with the Exposition management. The commis- slons of several nations nave oeguu asf semblmg their exhibits for shipment to Portland at once, and the others -will soon start operations In this direction. This information Is conveyed in a gen eral report from the Exposition force now working at St. Louis. The report'reached Exposition headquarters yesterday and gives much Information on how the Port land World's Fair is viewed by the world at large. The enthusiasm with which foreign countries have- taken up the Lewis and Clark Exposition does not take second place to that which met the SL Louis Ex position project. The idea that a new field of commercial and industrial activ ity, presenting wonderful possibilities for the future, is the scene of the Exposi tion has brought the outside nations into line with a clamoring for all the space they can get.- From the first, several of the leading nations have exhibited a spirit of friendliness for Portland, but not until the close of the St. Louis Fair, when they were able to learn the magnitude of the "Western Exposition, was the tide of atten tion turned here, thus Impelling even the smaller nations to decide on participation. Exhibits From Every Nation. There will be exhibits from nearly every -pation that arises to the dignity of a place on the map. England will maintain per dignity against Germany and Ger many against France and Russia will try mightily to win a battle of peace over Japan. China, too, will be here, and Siam and Ceylon and then Spain, Mexico, Italy, Turky, Austria and Egypt, and even Morocco and Persia. Denmark and Sweden iiave. likewise fallen Into line as have Holland and, Belgium and so on through the list of nations such as are ever heard of. Great Interest will center about the ex hibits from Russia and Japan, which have both been attracted by the Oriental aspect of the Exposition. It will be a close contest and unless Russia springs some sudden surprise the outcome will be very much like the majority of the fighting in Man churia. Alive to the minute, the Japanese are planning for a big national pavilion showing their products, manufactures and industries, educational conditions, fine arts and liberal arts. Russia will present much the same line, giving particular attention to silk weav ing and other manufacturing industries. Then the Russian fine arts exhibit will probably be the finesCat the Fair. It will be made up of works executed by the modern Russian painters and may be housed in a replica of a handsome old Moscow palace occupied by the Romanoffs In the early days. The exhibit will be paid for by a number of very wealthy Russian citizens and will not be made offi cially, the government having left the matter in the hands of these public-spirited residents, who will see to it that Rus sia is fittingly represented, as the Rus sian Commissioner has assured the Expo sition management Will Have Fine Art Displays. France and Italy, too. will have fine art displays and as these countries have long held precedence as art centers their offerings will no doubt be notable. The Italian Commissioner, Mr. Zegglo. Is now In Venice for 'the, purpose of making se lections from the Royal Italian galleries for shipment to Portland. France's art collection will be taken from winning pictures in the recent na tional competition for Exposition exhibits. France will also display government' fur niture. Gobelin and Beauvalse tapestries. Sevres pottery, laces, silks, educational methods, farming, mining and other in dustrial exhibits. Austria, according to the present plans of the Austrian Commissioner, will show a general outline of all government work in transportation matters, industrial educa tion, and the methods for the general de velopment of industry in Austria. The participation of the othor nations will be representative and designed io re flect'eredit upon the exhibitors. Within a short time reports will be submitted to the Exposition management by all . the 'foreign exhibitors describing the exact na ture and order of the exhibits. The newly appointed national commis sioners are,, without exception, men of ex perience in Exposition matters. Each has served an apprenticeship either at St. Louis or another of the great Expositions of late years. This experience will enable them-to operate more -efficiently at Port land and' to provide for all their needs of the world powers they represent. ACCEPTS THE POSITION. 'Professor R. F. Robinson Will Be Head of Educational Department. The position of general supervisor of the, Oregon educational " department of the Lewis and Clark Exposition was accepted B. F. Robinson, County Superintendent of Schools and Superintendent of Slate Educational Exhibit at Lewis and Clark Exposition. yesterday by R. F. Robinson, County Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Robinson notified President Myers, of the State Commission, yesterday morning that he had decided to accept the commission's offer to direct the work of the education al department. He was sworn in during the forenoon and assumed the duties of his new office at once. With the co-operation of the advisory board, composed of City Superintendent Frank Rigler, of Portland: State Superintendent J. H. Ack erman. and City Superintendent J. A. Churchill, of Baker City, Superintendent Robinson intends to make the education al department of the Exposition one that will truly represent the educational sys tem and conditions of Oregon. Superintendent Robinson is well fitted for the important position he has been selected to fill. He has had IS years' ex perience in the Oregon schools. Two years of this time was spent as Super intendent of Schools in Lane County. Ho came to Portland in 1SSS and was appoint ed principal of the Central School, which position he held for 12 years. Four years ago he was elected County Superinten dent for Multnoman uourty ana was re cently' re-elected to succeed himself. Ho is best known as an Institute worker and for manv years has been a leading factor in the "work of teachers' Institutes of the Northwest. It Is hardly probable if better material could have been selected for the advisory board. The three members are well-known educators of many years' experience and are thoroughly familiar with existing con ditions throughout the state. TRAVELERS ARE COMING.' Will Investigate the Lewis and Clark Exposition. A telegram tw.as received at Exposition headquarters 'yesterday, announcing that an official party, representing the Trav elers' Protective Association- has left St. Louis for Portland and should reach Port land before the close of the week. The dispatch was from" President Davjd'- R. Francis, of the St. Louis Exposition, and stated that the representatives' are' com ings to Portland for the purpose of .pro viding for the participation .of their or ganization in the Lewis and Clark Expo sition. The membership of the Travelers' Protective Association In the United States ' totals 23,000. extending over -30 states, and their official participation will undoubtedlylbring many people here. The; .party wm oe enteriainca Dy tne .exposi tion management upon their arrival hcrav HENRY E. DOSCH WILL RETURN Director of Exhibits Will Open-Head-quarters in Portland. After this week the Exhibits department will have Its headquarters In Portland. Director" of Exhibits Henry E. Dosch wired Exposition headquarters yesterday that he leaves - tomorrow for Portland. He will be accompanied by H. B. Hardt. who has been appointed assistant director of exhibits. 'After the arrival -of Colonel Dosch , all the business of the department will be transacted through the Portland, office In the Stearns .building. His" return will bo of particular Interest to local and Pa cific Coast exhibitors, as they will1 then ba able to arrange -for 'their exhibits without tfie delay hitherto occasioned by the pass ing of communications between Portland and St Louis. C0NEEEENCE OPENS TODAY, Northwest Sabbath Association to Hold Annual Convention. The Northwest Sabbath Association opens its annual conference today at the Grace Methodist Episcopal Church, Twelfth and Taylor streets. The pro gramme ' follows: 2 P. M. J. K. Gill presiding. Devotions, conducted by Rev. Charles E. Chase; re port of Field Secretary Rev. J. H. Lelper; election of officers for 1&06; resolutions. discussion, adoption. Greetings Woman's Christian Temperance Union,. Mrs. Ada Wallace Unruh; Young Woman's Chris tlan Association, Miss Harriet Vance: Young Men's Christian Association, Reno Hutchinson. Response, Rev. William S Gilbert. Address, Rev. J. J. Staub. sub ject, "The Church and Civic Reform"; ad dress. Rev. E. Nelson Allen, subject, "The Puritan Sabbath"; announcements; bene diction. 7:io P. M. Earl C. Bronaugh presiding. Scripture reading and prayer, Rev. Edgar P. Hill, D. D.; address, A. L. Veazle, subject, "Law and Liberty"; address. Rev. J. Whltcomb Brougher, subject, "The Sab bath and the City"; liberal offering for Sabbath Association; chorus, "America' address. Rev. Melzer D. McClelland, sub ject, "Should the Gates of the Lewis and Clark Exposition be Open on the Lord's Day?"; ratifications of resolutions. WANT FERE PROTECTION. St. Johns Residents to Organize Vol unteer Fire Company Tonight. Residents of St. Johns are anxious for fire protection of some sort, and a public meeting will be held this evening in Pe terson's Hall for the purpose of organiz ing a volunteer fire company. At the last meeting of the Council a petition was read asking that body to take steps to ward having fire hydrants placed for the protection of the resident portion. At tention of the Councilmen was called to the urgent need of these hydrants, as at HOLIDAY SPECIAL SALE Our annual Holiday special sale, which commenced December first is still uncler way we're adding something new every day Some Examples CLOCKS Now here's a great opportunity. All of --our pretty clocks have been re lentlessly marked down. In fact, vou've never seen such bargains in "time." There are dainty little desk clocks, made' of decorated China, that are just the thing for gifts. Larger clocks made in the same designs are good for eight days and appropriate for mantel or shelf. There are two very handsome patterns of "Tuxedo" 'clocks that are well worth looking at. , Regular prices $2.25 to $10.00. M Tn SPECIAL $1.25 to! 01 lOU PICTURES Of course we never could half de scribe the opportunities our picjture table offers you. It's just crowded from one end to the other with all sorts of "money-savers" for prudent shoppers. The subjects are so varied that vou ' cannot fair to find some thlng'to please you. The frames are the newest things from the East. In fact, this Is no "shop-worn" sale it's just a great, big chance to buy new pictures .at "shopworn.", prices. Pic tures for men. women and children. Come and look at them they're going fast. Repular- prices 90c to $5.00. pi) 7JT SPECIAL '50c to $iJ ORIENTAL RUGS There are few people who would not appreciate a genuine Oriental rug as a holiday gift. And mighty few people will fail to appreciate the wonderful bargains we are offering rug buyers. There aren't many of them, but while they last you can have GENUINE CARABAUGH RUGS, about 33x54. Regu- fifl lar price $18.50. SPECIAL.. 01fiUU . - It's really' "vvortli your while toihare a look irr upon .'this-! sale there ' are splendid bargains from evjery department and you may find just what you want 'at just about half the .regular price. The furniture opportuni ties are - notably 'excep tional. r .v . - . w Dining-Eoom Sets -Bedroom Sets Parlor Sets Dressing Tables Dressers Chairs Bedroom Chairs Eeed Rockers Reed Arm 'Chairs Taborets Smoking Tables Library Tables Card Tables Hall Chests Plate Racks Bookcases Specials CHINA In the way of pretty China, we're showing some very dainty gift pieces that have been marked' at prices that ' will surely please. you. They are all imported French wares and every plece is new and bright. CUPS AND SAUCERS, VASES, FLOWER JARS, INDIVIDUAL PLATES, SALAD BOWLS. DESSERT PLATES, CREAM AND SUGAR -SETS, .. , BERRY SETS, SALAD PLATES CUT GLASS There is no more acceptable present than a pretty piece of Cut Glass. In our special offering you will find sev 'eral things well worth while. CUT GLASS WATER BOTTLES. Regular price $4.50. Special $3.50.' CUT GLASS CELERY DISHES, Regular price $5.00. Special $4.00. 8-INCH CUT GLASS BOWL, Regular price $8.50. Special $6.00, CUT GLASS CREAM AND SUGAR SETS, Regular price $5.00. Special $3.50. HALL CLOCKS . Do you need a hall clock? Here's, your opportunity. Or do you know someone who wants one? Here's a chance to get it and save money at the same time. "We're putting twelve (12) patterns of handsome hall clocks In this sale. Some of them are the regular old "Grandfathes' " clocks. Made of mahogany and golden oak. with brass weights and handsome dials: The others are made of weath ered oak In "Mission" patterns, with wood dials and brass hands. But they're all pretty and artistic and any one of them would make a pretty gift. Regular prices $18 to $45. CQft flfl iUUiUU SPECIAL $11.50 to. 1904 TULL & GIBBS COMPLETE HOUSEFURNISHERS 1904 1 A 'V B I II r " mj gjg" the present time the business portion of St. John is wholly without protection and at the mercy of any little blaze that might come along. The petition was referred to the committee on fire and water, with in structions to report when ready at a spe cial meeting, which will be called for that purpose. The meeting this evening Is In line with this petition. It Is considered that with a large volunteer fire company and with fire hydrants in the business section and with hose and reel, a reasonable protec tlpn against fire would be had. Whole Basilica Shows Weakness. VENICE, Italy, Dec. 12. Engineers Manfred! and Marangoni, who have been entrusted with the case of the basilica of St. Marks during the fall of the cam panllle, have presented their official re ports. It sets forth that the condition of the basilica is most alarming. The whole building shows weakness. The foundations are bending and cracking, the walls are sinking and the ceilings of two of the vaults threaten to give way. If they fall, it may cause most of the basilica to give way. The engineers recommend a thorough restoration of the whole building including reparation of the foundations. Children Llko Flso's Cure. It is pleasant to take and cures their coughs. 25c. DIRECTOR OF EXHIBITS HENRY E. DOSCH, HIS ASSISTANTS, AND FOREIGN COMMISSIONERS TO LEWIS AND CLARK EXPOSITION, PHOTOGRAPHED AT ST. LOUIS Heading from left to righL Top row R, T. Browne, designer; Peter Rossi, Italian Commissioner; Gaston Akoun, Egyptian Commissioner; Hans Peterka, Austrian Commissioner, Oscar Moser, Austrian Commissioner; Tom L. Johnson, Brit ish Commissioner; A. Bauer, German Commissioner; F. Yamaguchl, Japanese Commissioner; "Wllhelm. Groth, Swiss Com missioner; Mor. E. Fisher, Hungarian Commissioner. Xower row V. Laurelle. French Commissioner; Jerome Zeggio, Italian Commissioner; H. B. Hardt, chief aid to Di rector of Exhibits; Colonel Henry E. Dosch. Director of Exhibits; Colin H. Mclsaac, Domestic Exploitation; U. Beppu. Japanese Commissioner; M. Berkovitz, Russian Commissioner.