THE MORNING OREGOXIAX, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1909. REMOVES BARRIER PROM KNOX'S WAY House Reduces Salary of Sec retary of State After One False Start. BOTH PARTIES ARE DIVIDED Special Rule Necessary to Pass Bill by Straight Majority Demo crats Call It Evasion of Constitution. WASHINGTON'. Feb. 35. So far as Con gress is concerned the constitutional bar to the acceptance by Senator Knox of the Btate portfolio In the Taft Cabinet was removed today when the House passed the bill reducing the salary of the Sec retary of State. The bill at first was dfeated through the failure of two thirds of the members to vote for it, but It was brought up a second time under & special rule and passed by a majority vote. Special Rule Puts It Through. The first vote was taken under general order for suspension of the rules, and un der that order, according to the standing rules of the House, a bill must receive a two-thirds majority to Insure Its passage. The first vote stood 179 to 123, the ma jority thus failing considerably to get the two-thirds required. Immediately after this result was announced the House committee on rules met. This re sulted in Dalzell's bringing in a rule making it in order for the Houss to take up the bill again and act upon it under conditions that would require only a majority vote to pass It. The opponents of the measure did not cease their antag onism, which on the previous occasion had brought a number of sharp criti cisms, but immediately demanded a roll call on the previous question on the adoption of the rule. Evasion of Constitution. Olmstead. Pennsylvania, contended that the bill did not accomplish an evasion of the Constitution. Among several oth er precedents, Olmstead cited the case of Senator Morrill, of Vermont, who was appointed Secretary of the Treasury. In the opinion of Williams, of Missis sippi, who opposed the bill, that was the only reputable authority alluded to. Mor rill, he said, had been confirmed through lnainrial courtesy, which, he said, "overrides all bars." constitutional or oth erwise." The bill, he declared, was a "clear, plain, palpable, obvious and man ifest evasion of a direct and expressed constitutional Inhibition." Clark of Missouri opposed the bill, sny jntr congress was making Itself "the laugh ing stork of every Intelligent man on the face of God's green earth." He referred to a famous expression by the late. Tim Campbell, of New York, who had said: "What's the constitution between friends?" and said that. If the bill under discussion should pass. Campbell would Ftand Justified as a constitutional law yer. Tn adding his voice against the bill. Caulfleld of Missouri declared that it was a case of constitutional jugglery or leg islative favoritism. The debate was closed by DeArmnnd of Missouri, who argued for the passage of the bill. The b'H was then passed by a vote of 173 to 117. Those Who Cross Party Lines. Twenty-six Republicans voted against the bill and 31 Democrats for It, as fol io tvs: KepiiMieann salnpt Bede. Minnesota; .Jirds.ill. Ionn; 'alderhad. Kansas: Cary. "Wisconsin: CaulfleM. Missouri: t;hiney. ln dUinn; Cook. Colorado; Ienby. Michigan; Fuller. Illinois; Uilhams, Indiana; Hayes, California: Keustermann. Wisconsin: ljlnd bersh. Minnesota: Mci'alL Massachusetts; McCreary, Pennsylvania; Mann. lllintis; Marshall, North Ihikota; Miller. Kansas: Murdock, Kansas; Nelson. "Wisconsin: Nye. Minnesota; Prince, Illinois; Roberts. Massa chusetts; Stafford. Wisconsin; Waldo, New York: Wheeler. Pennsylvania. democrats for Adair. Indiana: Bartlett, Nevada; Broussard. -Ijoulsiana; Clayton. Ala bama; era!. Alabama; Crawford. North Carolina; DeArmond. Missouri; Fitzgerald. New York; GoldfoRle. New York; Hackney. Missouri; Hammond. Minnesota; Howard. Georgia; Humphreys. Mississippi: Johnson. Kentucky; Jones. Virginia; Ltsalter. Vir ginia; Lee. Georgia; Lever. South Carolina: llaynard. Virginia: Moon. Tennessee: Rans riel!. Louisiana; Richardson. Alabama; Rob inson, Arkansas; Small, North Carolina: Fright, Mississippi; fculrer. New York; Tay lor. Alabama: Louvelle. Ohio: Watkins. Louisiana; Wiley. Alabama, and Wilson, Pennsylvania. TODAY'S RELIGIOUS NEEDS dfew Setting of Truth Adapted to Spiritual and Moral Demand1. PORTLAND. Feb. 1 (To the Editor )-The- interest that seems to be growing In reference to the question. "What would Jesus do?" is certainly a proof of Intel lectual and spiritual progress, when churches determine to exercise reason in religious matters as well as in all other concerns. These Inquiries are becoming a mutual blessing In demonstrating the moral and spiritual growth of the race, and In giv ing a broader view of fife Its duties and obligations. And it is a hopeful sign of the 2nth century that so many of the clergy are coming out of their musty theologies and seeking for fresher springs of truth by which to satisfy the growing demands of the age. It has been said that the church is fast waning among advanced minds, that in telligent doubters are rarely reached, and ponular preaching is powerless over the masses unless accompanied by great elo quence genius and dramatic oratory. There Is no doubt a great deal of truth In these assertions, for the modern church has surely drifted far from the literal In terpretation and application of Jesus" teachings made by the early church. Spec ulative theology today commands small consideration compared with practical eth ics. Every religion that has outlived the age in which It was given to the world contains some fragment of value to man kind, and we may rest assured that what ever elements of truth, beauty or good ness they may have stood for. will still continue to bless the world; but what we row need Is a new setting of the truth that will adapt It to the Intellectual, mor al and spiritual demand of this age. that may touch the humblest life, as well as the most exalted. Churches that are of value to the world today must contain principles adapted to the welfare of humanity Itself; to Its laws and requirements, its arts, sciences and Industries, and all that concerns our every-day life and duty. Anything else In this advanced age must be a complete failure, only the Chrit principles of the golden rule, founded on truth, justice and ll'iorty will outlast the changes of time. The time is not far distant when the Christ idea will be recognized as the great est exponent of these truths the world has ever entertained: It will step outside of wrt'ten law. up into the broad highway of a larger and stronger life, and from it will come new Ideas and sentiments per taining to the most Important and vital questions of the day social and political as well as religious which will cause the church to cast its scrutinizing glance with in Its own threshold to see If the true spirit of charity shines out in truthful ness before the world; that it may teach them that true worth lies not in creeds and mens pockets, but In the human soul. Already there is a vast movement among the people, the beginning of a new and loftier life and doctrine. We see it In those great reformers who by their voice and pen are teaching a better system on which to base religion, and who are teachr in? humanity to be more Just and wise. True religion, can no more be embodied In a creed man may make than can the air or sunshine of heaven. Whenever a soul reaches up for something better and higher than it now possesses, there is religion, whether found in a church or out of it. God is there. The world has talked very much about Christ; but how little Is really understood about the real mission he came to work for? Had he been better understood, society would now have fewer false notions and more truth ful simplicity. Christ sought to make salvation a question of life. He gave us the key to the chamber of the soul In one sweet word, love love of God of the neighbor, the stranger, the frail and err ing and to the very lowest of earth. Religion is a very simple thing. We can make no more out of It than love and charity. It is all there Is of God; all there Is of man flowing down from heaven and made manifest in the human eoul towards all wflo need the hand of sym pathy. We fully believe this gospel of human ity will yet solve the question, "What would Jesus do?" and from out the dis cussions and fogs of speculation will shine clear In the human firmanent until the golden rule become the star of our re demption. MRS. A. H. ADAMS. USED DEATH 01 FAUflE CHARGE AGAINST MME. STEIX IlEILi BY GREGOKI. Assailant of Dreyfus Keeps Charge Alive That President Was Assassinated. PARIS. Feb. 15. Louis Antsehue Gre gorl. the French military writer who made an attempt upon the life of Major Dreyfus at the canonization of Emlle Zola at the Pantheon last June, today filed a complaint against Mme, Adolphe Steinheil, the woman charged with the murder of her husband in Paris on May 31 of last year In connection with the death of Felix Faure. who was president of France when he died In 1899. The anti-Dreyfusards always have in sisted that M. Faure was assassinated at the instigation of the Dreyfusards. As the legal time for an Investigation Into the death of M. Faure expires by limi tation tomorrow, the object of this ma neuver was to keep the charges in con nection with his death alive. Gregorl. In his complaint, declared that, if Mme. Stelnhelf was not responsible for the death of M. Faure. she at least was the only person with him when he died. Magistrate Albanel dismissed Gregori's complaint. The latter announced his in tention of taking the matter before the judicial committee, which corresponds to the grand Jury. ADVANCE PRICE OF SACKS Washington Board of Control Also Changes Apportionment Date. WALLA WALLA. Wash., Feb. 15. (Special.) The State Board of Con trol has now set the price for peni tentiary grain bags at J6.20 per hun dred, immediately following the sign ing of the new law by Acting Govern or Hay giving them the authority to do so at this time. By changing the date from April 1 to January 1. three months are grained by the warden for distributing sacks other than appor tioned to the various counties, there by eliminating the possibility of any being held over for the ensuing year. Formerly, farmers had until July 1 to draw their sacks, but with the passing of the new law this privilege ends April 1. From that time bags will be on sale to any person in the state re gardless of the apportionment. PRISONERS MAKE ESCAPE Dash for Iilherty While Working on Streets of Vancouver. VANCOUVER. Wash., Feb. 15. (Spe cial.) As Tim O'Neal was superintend ing the work of three city prisoners on the streets this morning, two of the gang. J. Dunns and Frank Pierce, ma'de a break for liberty. O'Neal gave chase, but his forerunners were fleet-footed and they soon left him behind. THREE HUNDRED KILLED (Continued From First Page.) Men, women and children wandered about, hunting for relatives or friends. Many of tho dead are from the first families of the state, the affair at the theater being a social event of consid erable importance and calling out the wealthiest and oldest families for miles around. In some Instances whole fam ilies were wiped out. The municipal authorities today caused large trenches to oe dug and in these the bodies were laid. Indentlflcation has been Impos sible, most of the bodies having been burned to a crisp. American Dead Xot Named. Telegrams sent to the American 'Con sul at Acapulco by the Associated Press asking for the names of the American dead have not been answered. Acapulco, on the west coast of the State of Guerrero, is one of the three Important ports of the Pacific Coast of Mexico. Nearly all of the steamer lines make It a port of call and the harbor is accounted the best in Mexico. Concert for Seamen. The concert given by the Calvary Bap tist Church, assisted by the East Side High School, at the Seamen's Friend So ciety last night, was a great success. The concert hall was crowded and every number received hearty encores. The or chestra, led by Professor A. Clifford, played very finely and was applauded and cheered to the echo by the sailors. The performance by the Lund children was quite wonderful. The programme: High School Orchestra, Professor Clifford, leader, (a) "Messenger Boy;" (b) "Over ture. Home Circle;" song. Mr. Delbert Stanard; piano duet. Misses Woods and Chambreau; songs and readings, Lund children; song, O. Olson; selection, or chestra, (a) "Walts," (b) "Tale Boola;" duet. Misses Mabel and Jennie Jones; song. Miss Lucile McQulnn; pianist. Miss EHice Shearer. Granger of Rhode Island Dead. WASHINGTON. Feb. 15. Capron of Rhode - Island announced to the House today the death of his colleague. Gran ger, and the House adopted resolutions of regret and took a recess MOTHER IS HUPP! Walla Walla Woman Lets Child Marry Celestial. BRIDE UNDER AGE, TOO Bessie kinder, Sixteen, Weds loo, a Chinese Doctor, and Goes to Iilve With Him In China town Quarters. WALLA WALLA, Wash., Feb. 15. (Special.) Frank Loo, Chinese doctor, and Bessie Linder, 16-year-old daughter of Mrs. Sarah Lamb, were married yes terday afternoon in this city by a local minister. Although under age, the mother eave full consent to this mar- j riage and considered it a rather usual occurrence, stating that "ir tney wanueu to get married why shouldn't they?" - When asked concerning the matter, Mrs. Lamb, who recently took her sec ond plunge into matrimonial waters, said: "Oh. they have gone together a long time and think lots of each other. He wanted her and sho wanted him, so I guess it is all rteht, Frank has known my daughter six months and seems to be Just wrapped up in her." The couple had no difficulty In finding a minister, and within half an hour of obtaining the marriage license were united. Neither the bride nor groom wished the matter to be made public, 6eeming to be rather bashful on this subject, but the mother-in-law, coming promptly to the rescue,- took up the cudgel and told an Interested throng of people that "they were married and that was the end of it." The girl is rather attractive, blue eyes, light hair and has the worldly ap pearance of one who knows. Although considered bright among his country men. Loo is nothing but ordinary Mon golian. The couple will reside In this city, their home being in Chinatown. HIGH FENCES CHIEF ISSUE Athena Reformers Want Them Re moved From Near-Beer Resorts. PENDLETON, Or., Feb. 16. (Special.) Athena is not to be without its usual interesting city election this year, de spite the fact that harmony seemed to prevail at the recent mass meeting at which was nominated the cMlzens' ticket. It is now announced that the re form element is to put out a ticket In opposition to the one nominated at that time and that a particularly hard fight is to be made for the office of mayor. A. E. McEwen, a retired farmer and hard ware merchant, is the citizens' candidate while H. O. Worthington, a groceryman Is to be the reform candidate. The reform people demand the abolish ment of the near-beer Joints and the re moval of the high board fences in the rear of these places, while the nominees on the citizens' ticket favor licensing the near-beer saloons and the elimina tion of minors from these places. They ara saying nothing as to the high board fences which are regarded in such bad favor by the opposition. SALEM BARTENDER IS HELD Accused by Secret Service Men of Selling Liquor to Indian. 3ALEM. Or., Feb. 15. (Special.) The Federal Government, which is making a determined effort throughout the West to stamp out the practice of selling liquor to Indians, has had a force of secret service" agents at Salem and vicin ity for some time, and has sacured suf ficient evidence to warrant the making of several arrests. Royal Stewart, bar tender at the Council, the Standard Liquor Company saloon In this city, was arrested today, charged with selling liquor to a fullblood Indian from the Che mawa school. He was arraigned before Justice Dan Webster and bound over under bonds of J250 to appear Monday next. This is the third case recently In which saloonmen have been apprehended by secret service operatives for selling to Indians and minors, and It Is understood there will be many more such before the Government sleuths finish their work in this locality. MINISTER VISITS KLINE Rev. II. J. White, of Tacoma, Says He Believes Prisoner Is Sincere. TACOMA. Wash.. Feb. 15. (Special.) Rev. Herbert Judson. White, who spoke of Joshua Klein in a sermon, and who was asked by Klein to come to the County Jail, responded to the invitation Saturday afternoon, and had a long con versation with Klein. Rev. White and Klein had a spirited discussion, in which Rev. White was Informed of Klein's teaohings. At the conclusion of the interview Rev. White expressed the belief that Klein is a sincere man. but that he could not accept the theories advanced by the "radio-active" philosopher, who la in Jail awaiting trial on the charge of attempt ing to murder Miss Dora Culbestson. NEW HEAD FOR FAIR BOARD George E. Dickson, of Ellensburg, President of A Y.-P. Commission. SEATTLE. Wash., Feb. 15. (Special.) George E. Dickson, of Ellensburg, was today elected president of the Washing ton State Commission to the A.-Y.-P. Exposition, vice Henry McLean, re signed. Elmer E. Johnston, of Everett, formally took his seat on the committee and he will, it is understood, be Gov ernor Hay's personal representative on the Commissison. - Bids for the women's building were accepted and work will be started soon. A committee was appointed to arrange for the erection of a dairy building, and bids will be opened on February 24. BALLINGER READY FOR JOB Seattle Judge Preparing to Receive Portfolio In Tafi Cabinet. SEATTLE. Wash., Feb. 15. (Special.) Judge Richard A. Bellinger announced today that he will leave Seattle for Washington, D. C, on February 24, and that he la now closing up his private business affairs preparatory to taking his leave. The law firm of Ballinger, Ronald. Battle & Tennant will be dis solved immediately, and the judge has severed his connection with all local en terprises with which he has been identi fied. He has not yet been formally advised of 'Tween Seasons is the logical time to buy extra trousers. We are showing a splendid line of worsteds, cassi meres and corduroys, regular $4, $4.50 and $5 values, fcO OC special at..'., pA.OiJ GUARANTEED MAKES ONLY 166-170 Third Street. Tills Handsome Teaspoon given for a metal top from a Liebig Conipanys jar and 10c in stamps for expenses. It is full sized and exclusive Rose Pattern, very modish end beautiful, finished in fashionable French gray like the latest solid silver. Made by Wm. Rogers & Son. Get the genuine Fitrad oi Beef with blue ;iirnature, the most delicious and far-oine : teaspooniul makes a I ttVc cup of finest beef tea ana it js just as When you get the spoon you -will also want this fine gift fork, to match it The fork will be mailed for a Uebur top and 20c in stamps. Address, COR NKILLK DA VID & CO., Dept. S, 120 Hudson St., yew York. his selection by President Taft for a Cabinet portfolio, but it is understood that he will be advised after his arrival at the capital. Wednesday ho will be guest of honor at a luncheon by the King County Republican Club, at which tho speakers will be Mayor Miller, Lieutenant-Governor Hay. Judge Thomas Burke. L. H. Gray, president of the club: and ex-United States Senator John L. Wilson. ENTHUSIASTIC OVER BASSO Musical Clrelcs Deeply Interested In llecUnl' by Walcker. No such enthusiasm over a local song recital has been displayed in several sea sons as is apparent at this time concern ing the great song recital to be given by George P. Walcker. . the distinguished basso profundo, who will make his sec ond American appearance since his recent European triumphs. Masonic Hall will be filled on Wednesday with a representative audience to greet this famous artist, who has received the highest encomiums from the foremost musical critics of the world. He has consented to appear but twice since his wonderfully successful appear ance at the Royal Op?ra, Berlin, last Winter. On the other occasion he ap peared at Carnegie Hall. New York, and was assisted by Maud Powell and Clar ence Eddy. Wednesday night's recital will be a red-letter musical event for Portland. POLICE OPPOSE COUNCIL Keruse to Carry Out Orders to Sup press Gambling In Astoria. ASTORIA. Or.. Feb. 15. (Special. ) The City Council at Its meeting this evening adopted a resolution directing the police officers to enforce the state laws requiring saloons to close on Sun days and the laws governing gambling, notwithstanding the refusal of the Po lice Commission to issue a similar order. The resolution provides that the failure of any officer to enforce those laws shall cause such officer to forfeit his salary. THUGS GET $1000; ESCAPE Yeggmen Blow Safe at Sc-hu Bros. Store Xear Tacoma. TACOMA. Feb. 16. After blowing a safe In the general store of Schu Bros, at Kapowsln. two yeggmen last night es caped with $1000. Taking a handcar from a siding they rode to Fern Hill, where they ditched the car and escaped to Tacoma. The safe was blown by nitro glycerin and with the feather wedge and soap method. Entrance was forced with a pick and hammer. f Flnley to Lecture at Salem. SALEM. Or., Feb. 15. (Special.) An Illustrated lecture by Professor William L. Finley, the ornithologist, will be one of the attractive features of the fourth annual meeting of the Oregon State Academy of Science at the Salem high school, on February 19 and 20. The ad dress of welcome will be delivered by Mayor Rodgers and the president's an nual address will be by A. R. Sweetser. Another lecture will be by C. O. Cham bers, on "The Seaside Laboratory at Friday Harbor." Polk County Farm Is Sold. .MONMOUTH, Feb. 15. (Special.) An other sale of 300 acres of farm land was made last week, being the Cockle place, to the Southern. Oregon capitalists who are buying large tracts In Polk County. These tracts will be subdivided into small farms and orchards, and much of the planting will be done this Spring. L. A. McKenzie Dies, of Injury. LA GRANDE. Or., Feb. 15. (Spe cial.) L. A. McKenzie, of Summerville, died this morning as the result of an injury sustained in a fall four months ago. He was 73 years old and one of the first men to settle In this county. 1 nv-jj yn That's the percentage of Sales made Sunday to the number of people that took occasion to visit us that day at We actually sold 1 SO lots to these one thousand first-class people THIS PROPERTY IS IN THE SAME PART OF THE CITY AS: ROSE CITY PARK BELLE CREST HYDE PARK NO. 1 AND 2 ELMHURST ONLY GREGORY HEIGHTS IS HIGHER IN ELEVATION, LOWER IN PRICE AND BETTER EVERY WAY TAKE ROSE CITY PARK CAR TO END OF LINE INVESTMENT JO! TO SUCCESSOR Daniel Frohman Hopes Wife and Bowes Will Be Happy. SAYS HE'S FINE FELLOW Hi9 Own Trouble With Margaret Illington AVas That He Was Too Ambitious for Her Future Success. NEW YORK, Feb. IB. Daniel Froh man, manager of the Lyceum Theater, who announced yesterday that he and his wife, Margaret Illington, the actress, had agreed to a separation preliminary to a divorce, when told today that his wife might marry Edward J. Bowes, a real estate man of San Francisco, said he had not heard positively that Mrs. Frohman contemplated marriage with Mr. Bowes. He said: "If Mrs. Frohman obtains a divorce and wishes to marry again I certainly hope that she does become the wife of Mr, Bowes. He Is a splendid chap a man of great capacity and a man I think would make her a good husband. I have known Mr. Bowes a long time. So has Mrs. Frohman. He has visited New York frequently and has been a guest at my house. I have always admired him greatly and I see no reason why their marriage should not be a happy one." Speaking of the separation, Mr. Froh man said: "Everything was of a perfectly amic able nature. I knew when she went to California exactly what the plan was. it was purely an amicable agreement, and while I regret it. all, I believe it is for the best. You see, when Miss Illing ton and I were married, I realized that there was a tremendous future before her on the stage. She was blessed with wonderful ability and I was as ambitious COMPANY for her success as I could possibly he. She too, was ambitious and together we strove to win all the honors for her that we could. "It was this that undoubtedly is re sponsible for the present turn of events. In my desire to see her get ahead and reach the highest goal that can be at tained on the stage I may have over looked the other side, and did not realize that she longed for the domestic life. "Then her health broke down under the terrific strain. The work became distasteful to her, but I never knew it. It became infinitely more difficult for her to continue on the stage when she no longer cared for It, and finally she was compelled to give it up altogether. "But that is all past. I can only say now that my fondest hope is that Miss Illington will be happy in whatever she undertakes. If she obtains a divorce I hope she marries Mr. Bowes." Child Hit on Head by Hatchet. HOQITIAM. Wash.. Feb. 15. (Special.) Silvia Hutr, an 8-year-old Finnish girl, was almost killed today by' being- struck in the head with a hatchet In the hands of a plnymate. It is thought tfie chil- Kidneys Cured by This Simple Treatment. Get your druggist to mix the follow ing: Ingredients: One-half ounce fluid extract JBuchu, one ounce of com pound fluid Balmwort and two ounces of syrup Sarsaparllla compound. Shake well and take a teaspoonful af ter each meal and one when retiring. Drink plenty of water, but little of any liquid at meal times. 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