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THE MORNING- OREGONIAN, THURSDAY, JTJXY3T 13, 1905. IX natives of oi GATHER AT FUR Governor Herrick Gives Peo ple's Greeting to Portland and Exposition. FITTING EXERCISES HELD Oregon nnd Ohio Arc the Strongest of Friends, Say All Speakers or . the Occasion Many ASL-s dresses Given. EXPOSITION ATTENDANCE, 18,107. Attendance at the Exposition yes terday was JS.107. Today will witness several attractions that promise to draw largo crowds to the Dream City. Ohio had possession of the Lewis and Clark Exposition yesterdny and Ohio ribbons were everywhere in evidence all day. Residents and former resi dents of the Western gateway Joined in making Ohio day an occasion of Im portance in keeping with the name thereof. Qovornor Herrick's excursion party brought a delegation of some thing like a hundred and then the Ohio Society must have nad Its entire mem bership and many more on hand. There are 20,000 OhlOHns who are now enthu siastic Oregonlans and these, whose love for their old home is only second to that of their new one. were widely represented at an occasion which brought two groat states into a closer tie of friendship. The feature of Ohio day was exer cise"; held in the Auditorium at 2 P. M. There was speechmaking and good music and an informal reception and jollification meeting. Ohioans who had turned Oregonlans Inquired after old neighbors and nelghbornoods. Ohioans who are still Ohioans inquired after former neighbors and their new neigh borhoods. For more than two hours those in the Auditorium spent the time so pleasantly that the idea of adjourn ment only came as the merest after thought 20. minutes after the scheduled time for ending the meeting. W. M. Cake, president of the Oregon Ohio Society, was president of the day, and as such he called the meeting to order and Introduced Exposition Pres ident H. W. Goode, who welcomed the visitors in a few well-chosen words, referring to the close relationship of friendship that exists between Oregon and Ohio. W. F. Burdell, of Columbus, O., responded to the welcoming address and congratulated Portland on the magnificent Exposition that has been produced here. He said it Is a matter of regret to him that Onlo had not made a state appropriation for partic ipation in the Fair, but that was due to legislative conditions and nothing more. General Thomas M. Anderson was the next speaker. He eulogized the state to.,wbich he formerly belonged ana de clared that the friendly relations be tween the two states, a shown by the functions of the day had always exist ed and were on a foundation not to be shaken. He concluded by introducing Governor Myron T. Herrick, the orator and guest of honor of the day. Gov ernor Herrick was loudly applauded as he stood up. His- a'ddress was a masterful tribute to the early pioneers who came to Ore gon In the early days and started the building of a great empire. It also re ferred to the friendly relations that exist between his state and this one and conveyed the greetings of Ohio to Oregon. "We have come across the continent to bring the people of Orogon the greet ings of the people of Ohio," said he. "We have come to celebrate with you tho ' centennial of that important his torical event which gave to the flag jome of her brightest stars. We come to Oregon to pay respect to the men who have carved out of a wilderness these splendid states and built theso most attractive cities. We come. too. to visit with our Ohio relatives, for there are more than 20.000 Ohio born men and women now living in the State of Oregon, and they are worth a journey of 3300 miles any time." Continuing Governor Herrick said In part: Ohio, you know, has a maternal Interest In this great Northwest. She was the van guard of that Invading army that subdued the lands lying beyond the Allegheny Mountains. Ohio pointed the way to the WrL Ohio and Oregon are. In a fense, con temporaries In that mighty Impulfts which pushed tho United States to broader, noblor fields of usefulnefi and glory- Ohio was yet a territory when George Rogers Clark won at Kakaskla and Vlnccnnea. She wan yet a baby state in swaddling clothes when IwIb and Clark thought and found the Columbia. Ohio has ever been the gateway to the Wrt. and many of her sons have helped In -the building of that mighty westward highway of progrew that flopped only at the Paclflc. Sturdy men met sturdy obstacles, but the man was penMMent and triumphed. It was this friction with difficulties that struck tho spark of progress, the cpark that has now flamed Into a splendid civilization, which this Exposition reflects. Expositions are not only tho realization of things accomplished, but they are the Inspiration for the work that lies ahead. Expo-It Ions like thl fix in posltlre form the e-olutlon of the human race toward Its Ideals. They promote uni versal optimism and mark the trend to ward our fairest destiny. The horizon of life Is broadened and wo know by thefe manifestations that man is on the right road and the best road toward the fruition of his loftiest dreams. Expositions give us con fidence of the future and this Exposition prove that Oregon has dono her full duty In the winning of an empire, for the na tion, and- the confident promise that the fu ture will add new laurels to her crown of achievement. The whole country owes ome thanks to the great West for giving to us our Presi dent Theodore Roosevelt. I care not for his birthplace; he Is surely a product ef the West. It was In the West that he came to his own and found the fundamental prin ciples of his character. It was on tho limit less plains that he paw the nation's vat ness and her boundless possibilities. It was on her lofty mountains that he learned to despise meanness and deceit. It was In the cowboy camp that he learned self-reliance and fair play: and in the generous open hearted manhood of the West that he early learned to appeal to the best that Is in us. He stands for the nation as the hardy pioneers of the Northwest stand for you resolute. Incorruptible, fearless. He learned much of the West "and the whole country is today learning something from him. There Is an awakening of public conscience lhat Is the herald of a better day. The man of Oregon, as well as every other loyal Ameri can, has a duty. If the republic Is to live righteoutly we must, without further delay, vet our faces against the commercialism that Is intruding Iteelf into our modern life. It gets into the churches, into places of learn ing. It gets into public servants and they forget their duty. It gets Into the hearts of the people and steals away charity and brotherly consideration. Theodore Roosevelt Is teaching us something today In his loyalty to the sacred trust the people repose In him. Tou may differ with his politics, but you cannot nnd fault with those sturdy qualities of character that typify the best American citizenship. At the conclusion of the exercises en Informal reception was given by the, Ohio Society, at which Governor Her rick was presented to all attending members. The party will probably take a Columbia River steamboat rldo today and intend starting on the home ward Journey this evening. Methods of Caring for Insane. There is In the New" York State building an exhibit which cannot fall to be of interest to the many phy sicians at present in town. The ex hibit shows the ancient and modern method of caring for the unfortunate insane In the State of New York, and Is a forcible object lesson. There are two rooms .side by side, one dingy, urir attractive and filled with the. imple ments of torture, which in olden days were used In earing for those inflicted with Insanity. A massive crib with a grated top is exhibited, and the teeth marks of the frenzied patient are plainly visible on many of the slats. Nearby( stands a restraining chair In which the patient was bound and placed upon a circular platform" and spun around like a top". There are also, the shackies and the old style stralt- covered the wJndow. One of the ofif doors from the ITtica Insane asylum Is shown with a little peephole through wnich the keeper could observe the actions of the patient. The other room which adjoins it forcibly tells tho story of the wonder ful progress made In tho treatment of theae poor unfortunate!?. It Is an airy room, attractive paper upon tho walls, In fact a model of one of tho most modern hospital rooms. There Is no sign of restraint save that of a modem canvas straitjacket, which Is stowed away In an inconspicuous place beneath the washstand. In wall cab inets surrounding the exhibit arc many pictures of New York's model Institutions of this kind, and also sta tistics bearing upon the care of the insane and per capita cost. There is also a large exhibit of photographs, etc, of New York's charitable Institu tions, than which there are no finer in tho world. This is supplemented by an exhibit of tho work of the various chnrltable organizations and societies within the border of the state. This feature of the exhibit will appeal par ticularly to those who attend the Na tional Conference of Charities and Correction. Baron Komura Invited. Baron J. Komura. Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Japanese Empire, nnd his suite of SO officials and .secretaries, have been Invited to attend the Lewis and Clark Exposition us the guests of the Ex position. An Invitation was sent yester day by President Goode, through Mr. Alba, the 3apanese Vlce-Consul at Port lands to Baron Komura, who Is now en route to the United States as one of the Mikado'. peace commissioners to arrange a protocol of peace between Japan and Russia. The Japanese officials sailed from Yo kohama, Japan, on the steamship Min nesota. July S. for America, and are duo to arrive at Seattle about July 20. Presi dent Goode's Invitation will be presented to Baron Komura as soon as he reaches port and he will be given the privilege of visiting the Exposition either before going to Washington to attend the peace conference or after the conference Is over. The coming to Portland of these high officials of the Japanese Empire will be an Important event, owing to the promi nence among nations which Japan's great deeds has given that wonderful country. Baron Komura will probably be met at Seattle by Theodore Hardee, assistant to tho president of the Exposition, and es corted to Portland. Mr. Hardee Is per sonal! acquainted with the Baron and some of hLs suite, having met them two years ago when he went to Japan as special commissioner fot the St. Louis Exposition. A number of entertainments will be ar ranged for the Japanese officials In the event of their coming to Portland and a special programme provided for the oc casion at the Exposition. Thls Is Muzamas' Day. Mazamas will have their day at the Exposition today. The sturdy open-air enthusiasts who 6cale the highest moun tain peaks with tho same facility that ordinary people climb a flight of stairs, will bo very much in evidence through out the day. They will have exercises In tho Auditorium and later a reception In the Forestry building. No other placo would suit them for their reception since the great Forestry building savors of the fir-covered mountains. The exercises In the Auditorium will be called at 3 o'clock. Not only Mazamas will be here, but Appalachians and Sierras, also great climbers of such peaks as court the skies. They will be welcomed to the Fair by President Goode and the visiting members will be welcomed by President H. H. Northrup. of the Mazamas: Presi dent W. E. Colby, of the Sierras, and President W. A. Brooks, of the Appa lachians, will make responses. Music will be furnished by the Administration Band. Immediately after the exorcises adjourn ment will be taken to the Forestry build ing whore the reception will be held. Paper Exhibit From La Camas. OREGON CITY, Or., July 12. (Spe cial.) Included In the Clackamas County exhibit at the Lewis and Clark Exposition will bo a miniature paper making plant that is now being con structed at the La Camas. Washing ton plant, of the Crown-Columbln Pulp & Paper Company. This contrivance will show the process of paper manu facture from the time the pulp Is re ceived until the finished product is turned out. In addition to this Interesting exhib it by the Crown-Columbia Company, tho Willamette Pulp &. Paper Com pany will show several samples of Its manufactured paper. Including a roll 139 Inches In width, which Is produced from the company's largest machine at Its Oregon City plant. Four Bunds at the Fair. Beginning with today four bands will furnish melodies for the Exposition visi tors, those being Liberata, De Caprlo's Administration Band, Fourth United States Cavalry Band and tho Sherman Institute Indian Band. These bands will give two concerts dally In various parts of the grounds so that no matter where one goes music may be heard. The crack musical organization of the Fourth Cavalry will begin its month's engagement at the Fair today and will give Its concerts on the Terrace In front of the Government building. It will ap pear twice daily, except Sunday, the scheduled hours being from 10 to 11 A. M., and 4 to 5 P. M. The presence of this band at the Government exhibit will add greatly to the attractiveness of the island, and fill a much needed want- Xcbraska Exhibit. Free moing picture exhibitions. Ne braska Pavilion, Agricultural Palace. SEE PACIFIC OCEAN". Take the 'Potter,' Queen of River Boats, Down the Columbia. The T. J. Potter, queen of river boats, sails from Ash-street dock for Astoria and North Beach as follows: Tuesday. July ll, 10:15 A. M.: Wednesday. July 12. 11:15 A. M.; Thursday. July 13. 12:10 (noon): Satur day. July 15. 1:50 P. M. Particulars and O. R. & N. Summer book by asking C. W. Stinger, city ticket agent. Third and Washington streets, Portland. The Potter will not make a trip down .tha rivar -oa. Julv 34. HON EST Y PAYS T N Convention of Ad. Men Be lieves in Telling Only the Truth. CONFERENCE HELD AT FAIR Jfcn "Whose Specialty Is Attracting Trade, Exchange Ideas on Profitable Publicity A j Methods. Advertising, in all Its various phases and diversified applications, was the absorbing subject and predominant feature of the convention of the Paclflc Coast Advertising Men's Association, held yesterday morning and afternoon In the parlors of the American Inn at the Exposition. The scientific, old and established and the latest' and most ap- watt -' 'wBHnj?!, i ; asi y "c ' . "Rev. Joaob lee, pioneer missionary and colonizer, founder of Salem, capital J of Oregon; founder of Willamette University; nune to Oregon In 1834; died .in Canada, March, 1845. J A proved methods and the fundamental principles of advertising were discussed and studied. Methods employed by cer tain classes of advertisers were rritl- fclsed and upheld in tnc addresses &nd discussions, but all was harmony and good feeling among the members of the association who had assembled to strive together to obtain a clearer and more comprehensive Insight Into the art of advertising. The advice and suggestions of those who have achieved noteworthy success In the fields of advertising were eagerly received. Many young men, who are just entering the profession, were there to profit by the narrations of the expe- rienccs of the older members. Less ex aggeration and a more truthful presen tation of the facts In all forms of ad vertising, were the keynotes of the convention. U"pon the trust and confi dence of the public depends the ad vancement and higher elevation of the profession of advertising, was the uni versal opinion of the members of the association. They expressed their con victions that tho shattering of the con fidence of the people by misrepresenta tions would be the sounding of the death knell of the art of advertising and exploitation. Several hundred ad. men and visitors gathered at the American Inn yester day morning at 10 o'clock to attend the convention. Tho convention was opened with an address on "Exposi tion Publicity," by Frank L. Merrick, maager of the Exposition Press Bu reau. Mr. Merrick made a very enter taining and Instructive talk, describing the great task of thoroughly adver tising an exposition. "Taking the Lewis and Clark Expo sition as an example, it Is one of the biggest single pieces of advertising vork ever conceived." said Mr. Merrick in speaking of the Exposition as an ad vertising medium for the Northwest. "It Is a Fair held solely for the purpose of advertising the country which Lewis and Clark added to the domain of the United States, and the sentiment which may. for a time, have been con sidered a reasonable basis for the ex penditure of a large sum of money, has given away to realization of the fact that the Fair means business for the business man, settlers for unsettled communities and money for a land that needs money if all Is to be obtained that Is possible to obtain from It. The faith In the Exposition as a business getter and a booster for the country ex plains why the Portland business men, in two days, subscribed to $430,000 worth of stock in the Exposition cor poration." R. 31. Hall on Railroad Advertising. Another equally interesting address was delivered by Rinaldo M. Hall, ad vertising agent, O. R. & N., Portland. Mr. Hall la recognized as an authorlty on all forms of railroad advertising and his speech was greatly appreciated by the ad. men. He took as his subject. "Transportation and Colonization Ad vertising." "The advertising campaign carried on by the railroads Is so enormous that but few realize its magnitude." said Mr. Halt "During the month of May, 1003. the advertising department of tho O. R. & N. sent out 37,076 pieces of ad vertising matter and during the month of June about 42.000. These went to all parts of the United States and many foreign, countries, and many there are who do not appreciate what the gen eral passenger agent is doing: that In advertising travel he Is Incidentally A advertising all other commodities; that every new settler brought Into a coun try means a new subscriber to one or more newspapers, a new factor In the neighborhood, and therefore a means of Increasing every business necessary to supply his wants." I Tho. other addresses delivered during I the morning session were: "Northwest Advertising Opportunities, u. White, manager White Advertising Bu reau, Seattle; "Planning a Campaign. C C Chapman, proprietor of the Chap man Advertising Bureau, Portland, and "Advertising a Factor in Developing the Resources of a Country." W. A. Beard, secretary Sacramento Develop ment Association, Sacramento. All of the addresses were excellent and Well received, the speakers being accorded hearty applause. A. F. Sheldon an Expert. The principal address of the afternoon, and the feature of the convention, was an address by A. P. Sheldon, of Chicago, who took as his subject. "Advertising and Its Relation to the Science of Modern Business-Building." Mr. Sheldon Is an adver tising expert of National fame. He Is one of the first men to develop a science out of business methods, and his lectures In this country have attracted men from all professions nnd business lines. He be lieves that the elevation of character Is essential In all business houses and that without truthfulnes, enterprises cannot prosper with any reasonable degree of success. "The personal salesman, as a rule, can talk to but one. or at the best a very few at a time, while the writer of an adver tisement may have an audience of mil lions.", said Mr. Sheldon. In comparing an ad. writer to a salesman. "It goes without saying that to get tho best re sults from the two departments of a firm, tho two must work In unison. Tho ad vertlscmont la oftener the 'finder,' the per- sonal salesman tho 'closer. An adver tlscmcnt can often do no more than to get attention, arouse Interest, and create some desire It remains for the personal sales man to so stimulate desire as to change it to a resolve to buy. "The statement that 'honesty Is the best policy Is true. It Is Just as true today as the day It was uttered, but In circles high and low the business world has been get ting away from it. Here and there nnd yonder, manv Indeed In all. are the ex amples of men and Institutions who, firm In the faith, and with feet firmly planted on the rock of Integrity, have stood the test, and who have won nobly In the fight; getting more business and building more business of the kind which brings permanent and increasing success, and the rewards of true happiness. Including mental, moral and spiritual riches, than their weaker brothers who have been en chanted by the witcheries and allurements of 'get-rich-qulckism. " How to Advertise Salmon. G. Schoof. advertising manager of the Mutual Label & Lithograph Company, San Francisco, delivered an exceedingly Interesting address on "Advertising Sal mon." He said the future of the salmon Industry depended upon advertising, so as to Insure a steady demand for the canned goods. He said that If every fam Ily In the Unljed States would eat a pound of salmon once a month, the supply would be exhausted. He told of the futuro of salmon canneries, saying It was duo to the lack of advertising, whlqh was as es sential to the success of the business as to all other industries. H. C. Whlttler. advertising manager of Olds, Wortman & King. Portland, talked on "Dry Goods Advertising." He said It was absolutely necessary to stick to the truth In advertising department stores. He said that If a woman 'was fooled just once by a false advertisement, she would remember It ever afterwards. N. L. Shafer. advertising manager of Chicago Clothing Company, Portland, de livered an address on "Clothing Advertis ing. Past, Present and Future," which received the commendation of tho ad. men. Allan Dunn, manager of the Sunset Advertising Agency, San Francisco, de livered a brilliant lecture, taking as his subject "Booklets as Related to Hotel Advertising." Last night the ad. men were entertained at a "Dutch" dinner at the American Inn, following which they visited the Trail at tractions In a body. This morning they leave on a trip up the Columbia River to the Cascade Locks. Tonight Mr. Sheldon will deliver an address on "Business Building by Salesmanship," at the Com mercial Club. A general Invitation has been extended to all of the business men of Portland, and a large attendance Is ex pected. California Editors Here. The Southern California Editorial Asoclatlon is visiting at the Exposition, arriving In Portland Tuesday night from Salt Lake, where it held Its an nual session. The members of the as sociation who are In Portland are making their headquarters at the Cali fornia building. Only part of the as sociation is In Portland, some of the members going direct from Salt Lake to California. The following Is the personnel of the party: Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Johnson. Fuller ton; D. G. Bolt and son. Santa Monica; Mr. and Mrs. C H. Eberle and two daughters. Mrs. Harry lies and daugh ter. Los Angeles: Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Buell. Escondldo; Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Mathews. Covina: Mrs. G. W. Glover, South Pasadena: Mr. and Mrs. H- E. Lawrence and wife, Alhambra. -' EXHIBITION THE CLEVER CREATIONS OF THE NAVAJO INDIANS v WE H AVE now on exhibition and sale the largest assort ment of Navajo "Rugs and Blankets ever brought to the Northwest, comprising the most unique designs and colorings ever executed by this famous race of Indians. Personally se lected by a member of our firm, we are able to offer them at such 'popular prices that collectors and admirers of the crafty work of these people cannot afford to overlook this exhibition and sale. The many sizes comprising this assortment make., them suitable for Pillow-tops, Floor Rugs, Lounging Rugs and Couch Covers. A more suitable souvenir of the West could not be found. "Moki" Marriage Baskets, price 25c Miniature " INavao " Looms, price -$1.25 Small "Navajo" Rugs, prices SI. 75 to $2.50 Large " Navajo " Rugs, prices So.OO to $35.00 FAIR VISITORS SPECIALLY INVITED TO SEE THE ASSORTMENT NAVAJO RUGS ARE SUITABLE SOUVENIRS DISCUSS FOOD K Delegates at National-Convention. Talk on Statutes. OREGON WELL PROTECTED Many Interesting- Papers Keail at Sessions of Dairy Association. Members Will '.Visit tho Salmon Canneries. Many valuable and interesting papers were read at yesterday's sessions of the National Food nnd Dairy Convention, held on tho Exposition grounds. Several com mittees were appointed by President Mc Connell. and other routine business was transacted. The feature of the day -was the discus sion of pure-food laws, and an address by Hon. R. M. Allen, of the Kentucky State Experiment Station, at Lexington. J. "W. Bailey, of tho Oregon State Dairy and Food Department, during the morn ing's discussion in the Auditorium, showejl how the State of Oregon had ample pro tection against Impure food products. Mr. Bailey has behind him a Jaw that provides for the confiscation of harmful goods, and thus places In his hands a powerful tool for nse against manufacturers of such materials- Hcnco Oregon's Interest In a National law was not as great as that of states that did not have good statutes of their own. Oppose Xntlonnl Iinw. Hon. F. J. II. Kracke. Assistant Com missioner of Agriculture for New York, outlined his position against the proposed National pure-food law In Its present form. A. F. Hltt. of Idaho, told of tho Interest his state had in the National law. and how the Idaho stato law was of particular value against bad products. R. M. Allen spoke at some length on "The Label," believing that In this fea ture lies a correct solution of tho pure food question. He -was of the opinion that If manufacturers were forced to put on their labels the exact constituents of their products, people could thus avoid adulter ated goods. He also told how manufac turers avoided the existing laws by print ing some Ingredients in big type, and oth ers In smaller letters that would never be noticed. During the afternoon session In the American Inn. Professor James "Withy combe, of the Oregon State Experiment Station at Corvallls made a short address on pure-food laws, and suggested that If the farmers could be sufficiently Interest ed, that their representatives In law-malting bodies could secure the passage of beneficial measures. He told in a few words the history of the dairy Industry in Oregon, now worth annually 57.0CO.OX. Addresses Delivered. Among the addresses delivered yester day wcro tho following: Discussion. Hon. F. J. H. Kracke. Assist ant Commissioner o Agriculture of New York City. N. T. Address. "The Label," Hon. R. M. Allen, secretary executive officer food division. 'ex periment station. Lexington, Ky. Addresy. South Dakota. Law and Its En forcement," Hon. E. VT. Small, State Dairy and Food Commissioner. 'Webster. S. D. Address. "The Effect of the Enforcement of x Food Law on the Production of Horti cultural Products," ' Hon. A, F. HitC secre AND SALE m tary Idaho State Board of Agriculture. Idaho. Address. "Adulteration ft Vinegar," Pro fessor A. L. Knlsely, State Analyst, Oregon Dairy and Food Commission. Portland, Or. Addres- "Pure Food Laws In Their Re lation to Agriculture," Professor James Wlthyeombe. director Oregon experiment sta tion. CorvallK Or. Address. "Aniline Dyes In the Standards Governing Coloring In Food," Professor J. H. Shepard. chemist. State Dairy and Food Commission, agricultural experiment station. Brookings. S. D. Address. "On the "Witness Stand," Miss Lucy Doggett. Assistant State Analyst, Illi nois. Address. 'The Use of Saccharine In Food Products," Dr. Julius Hortvet. chemist Min nesota. State Dairy and Food Commission, St. Paul. Minn. Address, 'The Growth of the Dairy and Cheese Industry In Colorado," Mary K. Wright. Dairy Commissioner of Colorado, Denver, Colo. Committees Chosen. The following committees were appoint ed by President McConnell yesterday morning: Finance committee Hon. Horace Ankeny. of Ohio; Hon. T. K. Bruner. of North Caro lina; Hon. F. J. II. Kracke, of New York. Resolution, committee Professor J. H. Shepard. of South Dakota; Hon. N. B. Crltchfleld. of Pennsylvania; Hon. J. B. No ble, of Connecticut; Hon'. Hilton Trenham. of Minnesota; Hon. T. K. Bruner, of North Carolina; Dr. E. N. Eaton, of Illinois; Pro fessor Elton Fulmer, of "Washington; Hon. A. F. Hltt. of Idaho; Hon. E. "W. Burke, of Wyoming. Standard committee, which Is engaged In tho work of formulating a uniform standard for all states In regard to dairy and food products Dr. E. N. Eaton of Illinois; Dr. A. L. Wlnton. of Connecticut; Dr. Richard Fisher, of Wisconsin; Dr. T. W. Wedder troehm, of Ohio; Professor Julius Hortvet, of Minnesota: Dr. H. V. Tartar, of Oregon: Professor E. F. Ladd, of North Dakota. The nominating- committee will probably be announced tomorrow, and the election- of officers of the association for the ensuing year will occur Saturday. At the conclusion of yesterday's session, the delegates adjourned to meet on Frlday mornlng at 10 o'clock In tho Auditorium. Today will be spent visiting the canneries at Astoria, with a side trip to Seaside. To Open East Madison Street. Pursuant to resolution of the City Coyn-. ell. adopted June 23, directing the City Engineer to mark the boundaries of the proposed opening of East Madison street from tho east line of Pleasant View Addl. tlon to the west line of Dolan's Addition, City Engineer "Wanzer has submitted a report wherein It appears that the pro posed opening will necessitate the appro priation of 22.93S square feet. The boun daries are described as follows: Begin ning at the intersection of the south line of East Madison street, as now laid out. with the east line of Pleasant "View Ad dition; thence easterly 382.3 feet more or less to a point In the west line of East Twenty-sixth street, where the south line of East Madison street In Dolan's Addi tion would Intersect; thence northerly along the said west line of East Twenty sixth street 60 feet: thence westerly 3S2.3 feet, more or less, to a point In the east line of Pleasant View Addition. 60 feet north from the point of beginning; thence south 60 feet to the point of beginning. St. Johns Board of Trade Formed. The St. Johns Board of Trade was or ganized last evening, with a membership of 70 citizens. Following are the officers: President, Charles A. Wood, of Peninsula Bank; vice-president, C. "W. Potter: sec retary, "VV. L. Thorndyke; treasurer. H. H. Brlggs. E. O. Magoon. I. M. Hensell and Richard Shepard are the committee on constitution and by-laws, and will have their report completed by the next meeting. The object and purpose of the new Board of Trade 13 to promote the in terests of St. Johns in every way possi ble. It- Is expected that the board -will have 100 members by the next meeting. OF GENUINE VARIETY OF COLORS, AND DESIGNS NO TWO ALIKE jMAXETDUIt CONGRESS Methodists Gather in Portland for Conference, OPENING MEETINGS HELD Hardships or Early Days In the Far ' West Discussed and Tributes Paid to the Memory of Jason Lee. Reminiscences covering the history of the growth of the Methodist Episcopal Church In the Far West, from the time there were no Methodists in the West until the present day, was the theme of the ministers at the Methodist Episcopal Congress, which is in session tit the Grace Methodist Episcopal Church. The big edifice was well filled to hear tho j gray-headed patriarchs of the faith tell of the hardships and privations which they had undergone In order to estab lish their religious beliefs In the Far. West. Dr. F. Burgette Short spoko of 'the growth of the church In Oregon; A. At wood on that of Puget Sound; Henry Brown on the Columbia River, apd F. A. RIggen, of Montana. Intermingled with the serious side of the lectures were many comical incidents. The btieC sketches were replete with historic facts, and underlying all was the hardihood of the .pioneer missionaries, who came to the West with their wives to introducer religious thought. Rev. John H. Coleman, of Willamette University, presided at the evening ses sion, and Dr. R. A. Heritage hacTchafgs of the musical programme. Prominent Methodists are in the city to attend tho conference from all parts of tho North west. From the meetings which" havo been held tho congress promises- to be a success. Hereafter meetings. Instead of being held at the Grace Methodist Epis copal Church, will- be held at the Taylor Street Methodist Episcopal Church. Yesterday morning- tho session was) taken up with organization, and ad dresses with special-reference to pioneer missionary work. After Bishop David Hastings Moore was selected to preside, John H. Coleman spoko on "Jason Lee, the Man." and was followed by Judgo W. D. Fenton. who spoke on "Jason Leo and his Coadjutors." Tribute was paid to the pioneer missionary and his three followers, who, with Professor Nuttall and Mr. Townsend. investigated the flora and ornithology of Western America, and were visitors to Fort Vancouver as early as 1834. Yesterday afternoon the ministers and visiting Methodists visited the Lewis and Clark Exposition and other points of In terest in the city. A telegram of sympa thy was sent by the congress to Bishop Joyce, of tho Methodist Church, who la critically 111 at Minneapolis. A commit tee on pulpit supply, consisting of Bishop Moore and presiding elders Rockwell and Holllngshead, was appointed. The pro gramme for today Is as follows: Morning W. B. Holllngshead presiding: 0:00, song and praise service. R. A. Heritage; 0:30, "Reminiscences of the Heroic Days"." 20-mlnute addresses by D. G. LeSourd, T. F. Royal. T. L. Jones. A. J. Joslyn. John Fllnn, Chief White Swan and I. D. Driver. Evening George A. Landen. presiding: 8:00, song and praise service. R. A. Heritage; general topic. "Aggressive Evangelism"; 8:30. "Methodism and Aggressive Evangel ism." W. T. Euster; 8:30. "The Pastor and the- Revival." Clarence True Wilson; 9:15, "Pressing to a. Decision," W. W. Van OrsdaL. IS BUSY