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THE MOJRSJLKUr UKlSlxOKIAJf, MOKDAY SEPTEMBER 4, 1905. FOR THE GLORY OF B'NAI B'HITH Grand Officers Tell of the Work of the Sons of the Covenant. ORDER'S EFFORT FOR POOR Hugo K. Ashcr, Grand President, and Otto Irving "Wise, Grand Lec turer, Speak to Enthusi astic Audience. Temple Beth-Israel "was not overly crowded last night, but what it lacked in numbers was more than made up by the enthusiastic reception accorded the two distinguished officials of the Independent Order of B'nal B'rith, who gave Interesting addresses there, in the course of which they made power ful appeals in behalf of the elevation of the more unfortunate of the Jewish race. In calling the meeting to order, I. Lesser Cohen, who presided, took oc casion to give a brief outline of the history of the organization, which, he said, was founded 60 years ago in New York City, August 13 marking the 50th anniversary of its establishment upon the Pacific Coast, when, at San Fran cisco in 1S55 a few devoted members from New York, including Jacob Meyer, now a resident of this city, and the organizer of the first local branch of the lodge, met and planted the seeds that have 'produced such a magnificent vine. He said that since then the or der had steadily increased in numbers, and todey was one of the strongest and most influential in the country, with an almost unlimited power for good. Ho spoke also of the consolidation of Oregon Lodge No. 65 with the Theodor Herzl branch, and expressed the opin ion that it was the source of a great deal of satisfaction to all in the city. Grand President Asher Speaks. Hugo K. Asher, of San Francisco, grand president of District Grand Lodge No. 4, was well received, and spoke in part as follows: "We are assembled in God's temple built for the glorification of his name and the invocation of his blessing. Its portals, while closed to no man, good or ill, open only to the just cause the cause of human righteousness and progress, of charity and benevolence, of peace and of good will. "We speak as the representatives of an organization founded for such as pirations, for but a little while we do our little and pass from the scene of action, but the great cause, with its Ideas and endeavor, lives on, spreads on in noble effort, and sometime achieve ment. Briefly then, permit mo to sketch the foundation and history, the task and the hope, of the B'nai 3'rith the eons of the covenant. Purposes of Order. "Life knows no pleasure that ap proaches the delight of exorcising our creative faculties. To found and es tablish, to plant and foster a noble in stitution, is to borrow from God his greatest attribute. But only when the Institution is dedicated to a holy cause when it rises above the self-centered desires of the day when it broadens Its activities toward the uplifting of a common humanity and battles for the genoral good, does It deserve the re spect of man and earn the blessing of God. Fifty years of honest purpose and beneficent activity crown the past and give hostage for the future of the B'nai B'rith. When the great cove nant was here renewed, the West was but a small and Isolated community. Not yet had the dc?ert been spanned by steel, nor yet the mountains been pierced by human enterprise. Not yet did the telegraph, the heartbeat of the world, throb here in unison with older civilization. Out here, cut oft from contact with our brethren, were gath ered a handful of our co-religionists. Founded by Strong-Soulcd Men. "They were strong-souled men, of en terprise and daring, who had braved the dangers and the hardships of our West ernmost frontier to carve their future. , They had come from all the lands of the earth. They differed In speech, in culture and in modes of thought, but there was burning in their hearts, kindled at a com mon furnace, the fire of a common faith. To all alike and with like import came the recollection of the message that Israel received from God and gave to the world 'Hear, oh, Israel, the Lord, our God, the Lord is one!' Besides their common faith, they felt a common responsibility, for had not centuries of oppression taught them that 'all Israelites are responsible, the one for the other?' "The tide of Immigration from Europe flowed to these free shores, and, as the walls of the Ghetto burst open our Amer ican brethren saw bent figures trying to stand orect; they saw the shackles of prejudice and oppression struck off, but the flesh beneath still showed the bruises of abuse, the pain of body and the an guish of mind. They were unblinded to these weaknesses and shortcomings of their kindred, and resolved, by their guid ance and untiring efforts, to develop those latent powers which have always made our people worthy of the blessings of free Institutions. The Man With the Hoe. "I visited yesterday your creditable Ex position, and among all your Interesting exhibits the most fascinating to me was your art gallery; and among all Its splen did pictures the most touching is the Man With the Hoe.' And. as I stood admiring that oplc of human suffering stood spellbound before that figure bent by unrequited toil those stooping shoul ders, that carry the unglorifled burdens of the world that head, lifting to unkind ly fate a countenance showing man's in humanity to man; thoso eyes, robbed of the godly fire of intelligence there arose, mingled with the unspeakable pity in my heart, a fervent prayer of thanks to God that centuries of oppression, of toil and repression, of suffering and degradation, had not killed In my people the power to rise. I thanked God that the child of the man whose back was bent by the weight of the peddler's pack was strong enough to carry worthily the duties of American citizenship. Speaks for Religious Essentials. "When was a new generation more lax In ita religious observances than is ours? When did we hear with more just cause such bitter criticism leveled at our arro gant skepticism, our uncultured agnos ticism, our irreligious tendencies? I speak not, my friends, for religious dogmatism, not for a dead ritualism, but for reli gious essentials a cleaving to the funda mental idea of the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man; for the faith that holds us accountable for our deeds here." Otto Irving Wise, brother to the pas tor. Rev. Stephen S. Wise, and grand lec turer of the grand lodge of B'nai B'rith, also spoke In much the same vein. He possesses a pleasing personality, and is endowed with Dr. Wise's superb manner of earnestness in -delivery. He requested those present to extend ail possible aid to the order, which he clawed as unique -because it promised nothing but exacted everything from its membership. Record of Half-Century. "It hands you a record of half a cen tury of splendid achievement," be said, "and your reward will- not come from us, but from the consciousness that you have done a good deed to Jews. The organiza tion set out 60 years ago to Americanize immigrant Jews, and now has monuments across the continent, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, in the shape of a record of which we may justly feel proud." Ho spoke of the orphan asylums, foundling homes, hospitals, schools, libraries and other public institutions in this connec tion that had been founded by the B'nai B'rith, and when it was considered that some of the greatest minds of the ago came from the order, he was proud of their record and proud of the institution, and he thought it ought to be an in spiration to Induce good men to join the order. After reforring in eloquent terms to 'the atrocities that had been perpetrated at Klchlneff, Mr. Wise spoke of the efforts to get the mammoth B'nai B'rith petition to the Czar, through the dogged persist ence of Leon Levy, aided finally by the kindly offices' of John Hay. and "while nobody was in any position to tell what good it accomplished, there was a moral certainty that it awoke in this country a feeling that the Jewish people were alive to the protection of their brother, wher ever he might be. The meeting was under the joint aus pices of both the local lodges, and in ad dition to oxcellent solos by Mrs. W. A. T. Bushong and L. AHen-Godwyn, Arthur N. DeVore rendered some excellent selec tions as organist. There will be another meeting at Selllng-HIrsch Hail tomor row night. AT THE THEATERS What the Press Agents Sa. WILTOX LACKAYE TONIGHT 2ioted Actor Will Present "The Pit" at the Marquam Theater,. Wilton Laokaye and his own company of players begin an engagement of one week at tho Marquam Grand Theater to night at 8:30 o'clock, presenting tonight, Tuesday and Wednesday nights the much-talked-about production of "The Pit," a dramatization of Frank Norris' novel; Thursday and Friday nights and Saturday matinee, a revival of Paul M. Potter's version of "Trilby." Both productions are given under the direction of William A. Brady, who has staged them along the most elaborate lines. Mr. Lackaye will be supported by the same company that has appeared with him during the past two seasons in "The Pit." Over 200 peo ple will bo seen in tho one sensational, hurly-burly scene, the panic in the wheat pit. The revival of "Trilby" will be particu larly interesting, as Mr. Lackaye was the original Bvongali, and the play will be given undor his personal direction. Frank Dekum. a Portland boy, will make his initial appearance as & "full-fledged" professional actor, and his legion of friends are going to give him a royal welcome. Seats arc now selling for the entire week. LABOR MATIXEE AT BEL AS CO Week of "Harriet's Honeymoon" Opens With Special Performance. The new week at the Bclasco will open this afternoon with a special labor day matinee performance of "Harriet's Honey moon," one of the most successful plays of the present day. In which Mary Man nerlng appeared with such distinction. Miss Lillian Lawrence, the new Belasco leading woman. Is agreed by the critics' to be the one woman in America compe tent to follow Miro Mannerlntr In h rn1 and her performance of Harriet has been characterized in the very highest term. Will Walling, the popular now leading man. Is also cast for a strong role In the new bill, and Is certain to give "a delight ful performance. All tho other mpmhAt-a of the splendid Belasco company are hap pily provided for. See the opening per formance of "Harriet's Honeymoon" at the special Labor day matinee today. Matinee at the Baker 'Today. There will bo a special Labor day mat inee at the Baker at 2:15 today, of the famous Brigadiers Burlesquers, which opened yesterday to two packed houses. The regular evening performance will also be given at :15. Empire Matinee Today. "Escaped From the Harem" will be given at the special Labor day matinee today at the Empire Theater at 2:15. The greatest of all melodramas from the pro lific pen of Charles A. Taylor opened yes terday, and will continue all week at the popular uptown theater. Twelfth and Morrison streets. JOSEPHINE DEFFRY APPEARS Charming Actress to Present Three Plays at Marquam Theater. Next Saturday is the opening night of the Josephine Deffry company at tho Mar quam Grand. The bill will be "A Broken A Heart." The engagement, which Includes the following Monday and Tuesday, Sep tember 11 and 12, will see the production of "A Deserted Bride" and "A Wicked Woman," respectively. Manager E. F. Hawkins has selected a strong supporting company for his star, and the leading man is Tom B. Loftus. who has long been popular in Portland. Another name In the cast not unfamiliar to theater-goers of Portland is Miss Meta Marsky. The rest of the company 1s composed of capable, talented people. Miss Deffry Is a clever actress and one of tho best emotional women visiting the Coast. This is her first visit to Portland. Popular prices will prevail during the engagement. The sale of seats will open next Thursday morn ing at 10 o'clock. AT THE YATJDEVUjTjE THEATERS Star. Today the Star will present a now bill and the show will run continuously from 2:30 to 10:45 P. M. The new list is headed by the Mexican Quintet, of Juarez, Old Mexico, who play sweet music on their native stringed Instruments. Eva Thatch er, known as "The Irish Lady," will add to the entertainment with her crisp talk and funny songs. Searles and Rockwell are listed for a comedy sketch which they call "The Cheeks Messenger." Earl and Hampton sing and dance, pleasingly. Boy McBrain sings "When the Fields Are White With Daisies," by courtesy of Newman's Theatrical Agency. The Star oscope will complete the show with an at tractive set of pictures. Grand. As this is a holiday, the Grand will give continuous performances from 2 till 10:15 tonight. As the headliner, little Lottie Gilson, the magnetic soubrette, is select ed. She is aided in her attractive act by Signor Dupree. a master of the harp. Brydon's canine circus will appeal to old and young. Frank Clayton is a musical monologuist who has been engaged to make merry. Vlrden and Dunlap will present their comedy, "The New Girl." Bennett and Sterling have a unique sketch. Fred Purlnton will render the illustrated, ballad, 'Til Be Waiting in the Gloaming, Sweet Genevieve," and the Grandlscope has a sensational film called "The Steeplecbai."- Ml IN COMING National Convention Delegates Swarm In. HOOD RIVER SENDS APPLES Ladles Plan to Form a National Auxiliary for the Benefit of the Wives and Daughters of Carriers. At the headquarters of the National Association of Letter-Carrlers, room 03 Goodnough building, northeast cor ner of Fifth and Yamhill streets, all was bustle and confusion yesterday, tho day having been given over to re ceiving delegates and making provision for the comfort of themselves, families and friends during. their week's attend ance at the first biennial convention, which meets at Armory Hall, Tenth and Davis streets, tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock. An official badge has been adopted which is not only extremely unique and symbolic in design, but artistic also in finish, and one which will no Joubt be cherished for many genera tors on account of its distinctive features. It is made of oxidized white metal, the top being a representation of a Columbia River salmon, while sus pended underneath Is a miniature log, suggestive of the lumbering Industry, appended thereto Is the exact counter part of an envelope with postmark reading: "Portland, Or., Sept. S, 1905. 10 A. M." It is addressed: "First Bien nial Convention, National Association of Letter-Carrlers, September 4 to 11, 1905." with printed headings of the association in the upper left-hand cor ner. 'At the bottom is the official seal of the Lewis and Clark Exposition In medallion form, the whole linked by small chains and forming an attractive souvenir. These will bo distributed at the ball tomorrow morning to accredit ed delegates. In room 200 of tho Goodnough build ing, the Ladies' Auxiliary of Letter-Carrlers Branch 82, of Portland, has es tablished headquarters also, and the members will devote their time, while the National convention is in session, to entertaining the wives and daugh ters of delegates. The officers of the organization are Mrs. C A. Elwell, president; Mrs. W. E. Wheeler, secre tary; Mrs. E. A. Moulton, treasurer, and Mm. H. E. Coleman, aergeant-at-arms. These officers also comprise the ladles committee. Following are the other committees: Reception Mrs. H. C Hutchinson, Mrs. W. H. Churchill, Mrs. O. Phillips. Mrs. G. W. Feathers, Mrs. Frank Tobias, Mrs. Fred Kelly, Mrs. C S. Bradford and Mrs. W. P. Lyman. Refreshments Mrs. Feathers, Mrs. J. S. Roark and Mrs. Homer Woodruff. The ladles of Portland nav started a movement for tho formation of a Na tional auxiliary of the National Letter Carriers' Association, and the first meeting will be held in the headquar ters at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning for the purpose of effecting permanent or ganization. All ladles interested are requested to be on hand. The idea Is to make the association not only fraternal in character, but mutually protective also from a beneficial standpoint. Fruits and flowers abound in prolific quantity at tho headquarters of the association, and this morning the Arm ory will be converted into a good-sized fruit market, the occasion being the distribution of 36 boxes of fine Hood River apples, 'donated to Portland Branch S2 by the Hood River Fruit growers' Association, of which A. J. Mason, formerly a local letter-carrier, la president. Six boxes of the "Weal thy" variety of the fruit were specially selected, each apple being encased in a' satin souvenir wrapper of appropriate design. These will likewise be scat tered broadcast among the visiting del egates, and it is anticipated that each luscious package will operate as a mis sionary to concentrate the attention of the convention upon the peculiar ad- Men's Suitings, for Women's Wear At the end of each season I al ways close out goods left on my shelves. TODAY and TUESDAY are our special clearing days, when we will dispose, of all our Summer Suit Patterns. Here are sample b&rfains: Fine Scotch Tweed, piece. 31-t yards, gray, plaid and stripes; Just right for a distinctive skirt, tegular value, $1.75. wm Speclal. loZ per yard Remnant famous Globe Tweed, piece 2& yards, plain colors; will make a coat for you that will hold Its shape and color. ct jer Regular -value. . J) J Special, per yard r fc i Plaid and striped Hockinam worst ed, gray and brown, a very mod ish pattern that will make up into a stylish skirt. Regular rf . T values. $3 and 4. Z.Zo Special Per yard Scotch Cheviot, piece. 21-3 yards, gray plaid and stripes, dashing pattern; serviceable. 4 c r Regular value. VL1L. I S I) Special, per yard i.wv Remnant fine Brown Vicuna, piece, 2 yards; nobby Jacket material. Regular value, J4. C"k ff ana $2-00 Herringbone Worsted-Cheviot piece, 2 yards, dark brown, rich; Just what you've been looking for. Regular value, $2.75. C T c Brisk $w5. Etc Etc Etc ALL GOODS 56 INCHES WIDE. Most of the patfern are "con fined" can only be sold by u. This is a rare chaaee to boy tailor goe4s. Remember the days Moaday and Tuesday, this week. MAKEIf OF 231 WAtHWGTOHST: PORTLAND HCNS CLOTMCS STORE CLOSED ALL DAY TODAY The Meier Frank Store PriacSpl Agents Bntterick Patterns and Publications CLOSED TODAY Portland's Largest and Best Store CLOSED TODAY Custom Shade and Drapery Work Oar Specialty Best Materials and Workmanship--Lowest Prices Guaranteed Trnnks and Traveling Bass The Largest and Best-Selected Stock on the CoastEvery Good Style and Siie 3d Floor Portland Agents "Ostermoor" Patent Elastic Felt Mattresses Better Than Hair Mattresses All Sizes Lowest Prices Fall Apparel for Women2d Floor Portland's Leading Cloak and Spit House is showing everything that's correct in Women's Ready-to-Wear Apparel for Fall and Winter wear Every detail of style for the new season b ably represented The makers have displayed their best efforts and out stripped all previous endeavors in their zeal to produce the finest collection of Suits, Coats, Costumes, Etc. ever presented to the Portland public-Not one of the minutest details has been over looked in the construction of these garments The closest inspec tion elicits entire satisfaction and admiration Altogether, the showing is the best we ever made In extent the assortment cannot be equaled west of Chicago Particular attention is also called to the pricing of our Women's Ready-to-Wear Apparel Right along the line from the popular to the high-class garments our prices will be found, by far, the most reasonable in the city A saving of fully one-fourth on what you are asked to pay elsewhere for apparel of equal grade Best bargains in the city Let us show you New Lace, Silk and Chiffon Waists The Meier &. Frank Store is showing the prettiest Waists in many J seasons neaumui new, exclusive styles m silK, chiifon cloths and laces Evening shades, Persian designs, Alice blue and black Mag nificent Waists, trimmed in baby Irish crochet laces, Mechlin laces, Point d Gaze, round mesh Valenciennes, etc., etc., with corded folds and shirred rosettes Short, elbow, three-quarter and fall-Iength sleeves The handsome domestic and imported models A showing any store in the land might justly be proud of Prices range from $9 up to $50 each Second Floor New Lingerie Waists in grand assortment, and the Lingerie Waist promises to be the favorite for evening and theater wear the coming season AU prices 2d Floor New Fall Apparel for Men Second Floor You can buy your new Fall Suit and Overcoat at The Meier 2b Frank Store at a saving of twenty-five per cent on what equal grades cost you at the exclusive clothing establishment Every man with the least idea of economy wants to effect this saving The stock is second to none in the city Every desirable style and material from such well-known makers as L. Adler Bros. Sb Co., Stein-BIoch Co., Hart, Schafmer Eb Marx and The Washington Co. We have made every effort to gather clothing of the best quality only Suits from $10 to $35 Overcoats from $?.5Q to $40.00 Clothing that we can guarantee to the purchaser as to wearing quality, fit, workmanship, tc-Clothing that will make the purchaser a friend of our clothing store and bring him here again when he has apparel needs to supply Special attention is called to our complete showing of genuine "Priestley" Crovenette Raincoats Best styles $12.50 to $35.00 Boys' and Young Men's Clothing "We take a great amount of pride in outfitting the boys and young men because we know the clothing we offer pleases them as well as the parents. By far the best Boys' Clothing store in town is' on our scond floor. Clothing for school and dress wear. Cloth ing that looks well, wears well and is rightly priced. "With every purchase of Boys' Suit or Overcoat to the amount of $5.00 or over at regular price we give a year's subscription to the 'American Boy, the biggest, brightest and best boys' magazine published. Second Floor. "American Boy" Free for 1 Year New Laces and Dress Trimmings in Superb Variety Very Latest Ideas and Styles New Silks and , Dress Goods Every New Shade and Material New. Carpets, Curtains, Rugs, Draperies, Couch Covers, Etc., on the Third Floor Fine New Fall Millinery The Most Complete Display in the City Second Floor New Importation "Perrins" Real French Kid Gloves Now Ready "Hawes" Famous $3.00 Hat for Men New Fall BlocksEvery Hat Guaranteed vantage of the Hood River country as a final rendezvous for letter-carrlersf the president of the Hood River Fruit growers' Association being cited aa a shining example of the adaptability of the soil In this respect. The delegation from Missouri arrived last night, and created quite a stir as they paraded up from the depot to their headquarters, headed by the letter-carriers' band of EL Louis. The Califor nia delegates, 61 strong, arrived yes terday morning, "while about all those from the Puget Sound country strag gled In throughout the day. A great many are expected this morning, so that -when the President of the associa tion calls the convention, to order to morrow, it 1 believed there -will be very few absentees from any of the states. The delights of the South Seas have been discoursed upon both by Robinson Crusoe and Robert Louis Stevenson. Ta hiti Is the embodiment of the oldest of our childhood's dreams as to abundance the land' of beautiful rivers, mountains, fruits and flowers, and the most generous and hospitable of natives. 5. S. Mariposa sails for Tahiti September 1L Reduced rate' of H3S.t0 round trip will be made. for thk voyage. Send for drotluv. m 3f arkct tlTMt, XrtBrtsn. IMPROVE COLUMBIA SLOUGH Visitor Says the Name Should Bo Changed to Paradise Road. "The name of the Columbia Slough road should be changed to Paradise road," re marked E. N. Emery, at Russellvllle, yes terday. For almost the entire distance along the Columbia Slough road up to Falrvlew tho farmers have caught the true spirit of civic Improvement. Three years ago one of the farmers conceived the Idea of cleaning up his farm. He removed tho weeds in the fence corners along the Columbia Slough road and generally Im proved the appearance of his farm. This was near the Masonic Cemetery, where the Sandy road connected with the former road. Then the rest of the farmers caught the Idea, and up to George Zimmerman's farm the farms have been cleaned, and there are no noxious and unsightly weeds growing along this thoroughfare. The effect of this cleaning up Is appar ent. Columbia Slough district is consid ered one of the most productive districts in the state, and this recent civic Im provement movement adds much to Its attOLCtiTt mi,Uly. It Is bow understood that all the farmers will follow the ex ample of their neighbors In beautifying tholr places and home surroundings. S. E. Hamilton has Just completed a J4O0O barn on a modern plan. Napoleon Davis, near Falrvlew, also la completing a fine barn at a cost of $3G0O. B. Rey nold completed his great farm several years ago. An excellent school, on the Columbia Slough, In District No. 3, has taken the place of the Bhock that stood there so many years. J. C. Cohen Is Attached. The money due the Hawaiian .Band from the Lewis and Clark Exposition for tho week ending Thursday has been attached by the Pacific Coast Bis cuit Company, which alleges that J. C. Cohen, the manager of the organisation, la Indebted to it to the extent ot 532. Zt la alleged that Cohan transacted this Indebtedness when In the merchandise brokerage business In Honolulu during 1300. Cohen stated last night that ho was agent of the Pacific Coast Biscuit Com pany in Honolulu and that the firm lost the money through one of his customers falling. Ho said it had always since then been a disputed account, no settle, ment of the difference being made. Tho attachment was made Saturday after aooa, but Cohen was not notified of it until last night. He immediately con sulted a lawyer and will try to straighten up the matter today. It 13 sat tkffagM that It will Interfere with tfce bud plaj ing at the Exposition.. Ceremonies at Ahaval Sholom. The sale of seats for the coming ntfji days' ceremonleg at the Ahaval Sholom Synagogue, which opened yesterday after noon, was conducted in a pleasing man ner, for tho demand for seats exceeded the expectations of the committee for the first day. Rev. Mr. "Wilner. of Mis sissippi, has been engaged to lecture dur ing the coming festivities. All those de siring seats may secure them by calling on the committee at any time during the week. SKYVXXG-XACaira BAXGATN'S Real ones, at Singer stores. Buy here ana deal with the manufacturers. The Singer Company is permanent and responsible; its representatives are always at haa to care for Singer machines. Look for the red S. 234 Morrison st, 402. "Washington st. W0 "Williams, ave., " Portland. Orege. XaJa St., Oregoa City, Or.