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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (April 5, 1903)
THE SUNDAY OREGONIAK, PORTLAND, APRIL 5, 1303. 11 JAPAN WILL COME High Officials Wili Urge Ex hibit in 1905. CtVE ASSURANCES AT BANQUET J. Kluchl, President of St. Lol Commission, and Taknikl Xnknmn r, Lecntion Secretary, Are Enthusiastic Advocates. The Japanese government -will be urged to make an exhibit at the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition by J. Kiachl, Di rector of the Bureau of Commerce and In dustry of the Imperial Ministry of Com merce, and president of the special com mission from Japan, to the Xioulslana Pur. chase Exposition at St. Louis. His efforts to Induce Japan to make a display at the Portland Fair will be seconded by Takashl Nakamura, Third Secretary of HIa Imperial Japanese Majesty's Lega tion at Washington. lunnnnm to this effect -were given last night by both Mr. Kluchl and Mr. Nakamura. The latter has no official connection with the St. Louis exposi tion commission, and he promised, In an unofficial capacity, merely to use hla personal influence -with Mr. Kluchl to In duce him to make strong representations to the Japanese government. The hearty manner In which these assurances were given Indicates clearly the two representa tives of Japan will make a strong show, nn tehnlf of ihfl Lewis and Clark Fair and practically assures the presence of a creditable display of Japanese wares In 1306. The pledge to assist the Fair directors to secure a display from Japan was made tt a banquet tendered, under the auspices of the Fair management, to Mr. Kluchl. Mr. Nakamura and the Japanese Consuls at Portland and Seattle. The good will of the two Consuls was shown In their earnest statements that Japan should be represented at the Exposition. Both Mr. Ohkl, the Japanese Consul at Seattle, and Consul Takagl. of Portland, declared their country's Interest demanded a display at Portland. The fact that Oregon has a magnificent display at tbo Japanese exposition now being held at Osaka and has a representa tive of this state present has created a remarkably friendly feeling among the people of Japan, and this sentiment was reflected last night in the speeches made by the representatives of that country. Oregon is practically the only state In America to make a distinctive exhibit at Osaka, and the result will be that Japan .win display a similar Interest In the com Ung Lewis and Clark Exposition. Mr. Klnchl's Eloquent Pledge. Mr. Kluchl first predicted a liberal ex hibit from his country when he stated in concluding a. very happy response to his toast: 'The Lewis and Clark Centennial Expo sition will bring' the two nations closer together, because this Exposition will at tract the Interest not only of the various states of America, but also of Europe and Asia, and especially of Japan. In my opinion Japan will not lose the op portunity of making an exhibit at Port land of her industrial development. Japan and her resources are well known In New York and Chicago, but my country and its. people and Its resources are not o generally understood through the Middle "West and other parts of this country. For that reason wo are planning to mak a great display of Japanese goods and to show thoroughly our resources at the St. Louis exposition. There is no reason why Japan should not take advantage of the opportunity to show the people of the Pacific Coast what her resources are and what she has to offer America in return lor her products. I cannot tell whether Japan will bo represented at the Lewis the people of Portland that we win make an exhibit here." The banquet at which Mr. Kluchl. Mr. Nakamura and their nartr were reoelved was an .elaborate and well-planned s?3alr. The menu was one of the best the Hotel Portland could .serve, and the decorations of the private banquet hall In wrucn xne banquet was served were such as to create an Immediate feeling of cordial relation ship. -Japanese colors prevailed every where. Tiny Hags representing all na tions were placed upon the tables In clusters. Electric lights, concealed under beautiful shades, were upon the tables or suspended from the celling. Koses and carnations, white lilies and palms, ever, greens and pinks were used lavishly Jn carrying out a moat beautiful decorative scheme. The effect was to entrance the visitor and lo pave the way for a most delightful evening. , H. W. Scott acted as toastmaster. and on his right was seated Mr. Kluchl. Be yond him was placed Mayor George H. WilUame, and then came Mr. Nakamura. On the left of the toastmaster was T. Ohkl. Japanese Consul at Seattle, and TV. D Fen ton. of Portland sat beside Mr. Ohkl and next to S. Takagl. Consul at Portland. Forty other guests were grouped about the tables. The service during the banquet was ex cellent. Though the parlor which Is need as a banquet hall Is located In an ex treme opposite corner of the building from the kitchen. In effect a block and a halt distant, the service was admirable. It was after coffee had been served and cigars were passed that Mr. Scott arose and said: Address of II. W. Scott. We have the honor of receiving and en tertaining this evening a representative of Japan one who Is at the same time a representative of the Japanese govern ment and Kpeclal commissioner of his country for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. On his way home he does us the honor to call Upon us here, that he may evince the Interest his country reels in ine Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition, to be held at Portland In the year 19C6. From Japan we are glad to receive -this attention. The world regards with ad miration this hew Colossus of the Orient. Janan had sprung; Into the world of nations as suddenly as Pallas Minerva from -the brain of Jove, and as fully armed. Tet lit us not mistake. Behind the puissance of Japan thus revealed sud denly to the world there waei for there must have been, a long period of prepa ration and of growth. We do nothavesuch prodigies and miracles merely in sport. "Who." said the old Hebrew prophet. "hath heard such a thing? Shall a nation be born at onca? No; though Japan came. as a surprise,, to the world, what she is and what she has done are the fruits of orderly devel opment, It is In the race and In the situation or position. Again it la shown what insular position and the protection It affords can do, while a nation waits Its growing wings and prepares Its destiny. Japan, as I have said, though abe has suddenly bounded to a position so' "high in the affaire of a world, is not a young nation. Her annals extend over a period of ZXQ years. She has had from the first a principle of national growth within her. Modern arms have given her the oppor tunity to make her power felt. The es sential elements of her etrenrth. being Insular, place her Inevitably In the ranks of sea powers. She la the one nation, Asiatic In genius as In position, which by efficiency of action, internal as well as external, has established and maintained its place as a fully equipped member of the commonwealth or states, under rec ognized International law. It Is familiar to us all that the rapid strides made by the Japanese during CO years past have placed the country In a pre-eminent position In the Orient. Not only has Japan emerged from her exclu slveness Into a career of phenomenal activity, but she has become a power fitted to hold her own In the category of nations. Her government has been built up somewhat In Imitation of that of Germany. Her laws, both civil and crim inal, have been largely drafted on the model of those of Great Britain and the United States. And It Is with the great English-speak- lng countries that Japan naturally Is nearest in accord. With France and Ger many her Interests have nothing In com mon. Runsla must always be her avowed opponent. She is now exerting herself to the utmost to turn to profit the lncl- and Clark Exposition, but In my opinion ' denta of the waT of ln y, f Vi. ahnlllft not ioba the onDOrtunltv of do 1 i i .... . . iimut cr cuicuuiuuas were upset oy me she should not lose the opportunity of do ing so." Later ln the evening Mr. Nakamura em phasised Mr. Ktuchl's friendly statements by adding: "I shall ask Mr. Kluchl. apart from my official capacity, to do bis best In Japan to Induce our government to make a liberal display at the Lewis and Clark Exposition." These manifestations of friendship and Interest were repeated by the two Con. aula. Each of them was greeted with ap plause by those who heard the friendly statements, and In their remarks the Port land men who spoke cemented the bond of friendship which had sprung up. Guests of the Exposition Director. Mr. Kluchl had been Invited to Port land by the officials of the Lewis and Clark Exposition for the purpose of In teresting him ln the coming Fair. Being on his way home after having taken the Initial steps toward a display at St. Louis, the time was most propitious, and Mr. Kluchl responded to the Invitation ln the spirit ln which it was forwarded him. If the desire of the directors of the Lewis and Clark Fair had been merely to create an interest In behalf of the Exposition they were most happily surprised by the result of their efforts. If they expected practical results, they were gratified by the manner ln which Mr. Kluchl received their presentation of the Fair's Interests. The visit of Mr. Kluchl and his party was most successful. The party came to Portland yesterday afternoon, and will leave again today for Seattle, where Mr. Kluchl and Mr. Naka. rnura, accompanied by their suites, are to take passage for Japan. Mr. Nakamura is being recalled to Japan to receive pro motion ln the diplomatic or official serv ice of his country: Mr. Kluchl is the last member of the St. Louis fair commis sion to return home after having success fully completed arrangements for a dis play at St. Louis. Mr. Klu-M and his party came to Amer ica on January 9. Since that time they have bein received and entertained by the President and banqueted at several of the more Important cities of the country. Since concluding the work or arrang ing for Japan's magnificent display at St. louts, for .which J3M.O0O has been set apart, Mr. Kluchl has visited Mexico, where he Investigated commercial condl- tlon; Texas and Louisiana, where he in vestigated the Dojtibilltv of tea. rice and cotton culture; and the Important East ern commercial centers. Fnvora Exhibit at Portland. While Mr. Kiuchl did not say so In his addrno at the banquet. In a private con versation wherein he reviewed the re sults of his trip he insisted that Japan should make "a display at Portland as large and as effective as would be made at St. Louis. Speaking of this, be re marked: "I am ln favor of a display" at Portland. ana upon my return I expect to recom mend that we be represented there ai largely at at St Louis. At the present time on the Pacific Coast there Is some utile feeling against Japanese laborers. I think If we make a d!play at Portland wo shall be able to place the people of my country ln a different light before the eyes of the people of the Coast. This Is Just what we want In Japan we regard Americans with the utmost favor, and we want to cultivate the same feeling here on .the Coast with regard to Japan, The trade relations between Japan and the Pnclnc Coast are very close. Janan Is ad vane! rut rapidly, and we want the world to know It, One of the best methods of accomplishing this result Is through dis plays ln the American fairs, and there fore I am In favor of making a good rep resentation at Portland. I feel that when I reach home I shall be able to writs to action of the powers chiefly of Russia; and profiting by the lesson she resolves not to forget 1L From then till now she has spared no effort to strengthen her armaments, and it may be taken as foregone conclusion that the force dis played by Japan ln list will be found to have been vastly Increased when next she Is called to evince her strength and aispiay ner resources in promotion or defense of her Interests. It is our desire, for It is our interest. that a liberal Intelligence shall make prog ress in me unent ana dominate there. Of thls.progreas Japan Is the main hope. For effective purposes ehe is even now the greatest power or Eastern Asia: for. not only has she a very powerful and modem navy, but being on the spot, her resources are at hand, and In the event of a war she would not have to maintain a line of com munications extending over thousands of miles. Her natural allies, or at least her well-wishers and possible protectors, are tne united states and Great Britain. These nations desire that liberal ideas shall dominate trade. Russia would obstruct trade or shut It up. and China even ret is almost inaccessible to tho outer world. But Russia Is constantly Increasing her influence over China, and her policy tends to the ultimate absorption of the larger portion of that great empire. It Is there. font alike to the Interest of. Japan, of Great Britain, or the United States, .to stay the Influence of Rusrta ln China, and to consecrate that country to the benefits Involved ln continued and larger inter course with the rest of mankind. Among the most interesting events of recent times is the modernization of Japan. Not that she will or should be come European or American: but. re taining her own special traits and apti tudes, she Is grafting on her national ex istence the best fruits of distant civiliza tions. As communication goes now, she Is our own near neighbor. We need her; she needs us. Japan Is getting forward because there Is no reactionary spirit ln her national life sufficiently strong to check her career or to defeat her destiny una this nation we desire to lay the grounds or a more general and a more In timate Intercourse. Opportunity Is af. forded through the international expos! uons. to ce held ln the two countries. Japans Exposition. Indeed, Is now in progress, nnd Oregon Is renresented there. Our exhibit Is not what we wish It mleht have been, yet It Is a manifestation of our interest and good will. Oreroh's renrese n- tstlves at Osaka are giving interesting ac counts of Japan's Exposition, furnishing a revelation of the Industry, art and skill of the people of Japan. Though an Island empire, japan nas sufficient extent for vast, resources ana population. Her are In greater than that of the Islands which form the head and heart of the British Empire, and her population Is larger. She exceeds Italy in area, and has 50 per cent more population; and including Formosa, her area Is not very much less than that of France. The activity of her people win Dear comparison witn mat of any other population of equal numbers ln the world. The exhibit she will make at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition will spread ner zame w uoeve toe respect or na tions for her progress and power. That she will take part ln our Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition we have good rea son to be assured. Her exhibit at St. Louis, returning this way home, will be a splendid addition to the attractions of our own historic occasion. Sueh intercourse between the peoples of the opposite shores of -the world's greatest ocean will lay a foundation for the development of a mighty commerce, and our own posltlqn in the Philippine Islands will lend additional Interest and Importance to the intercourse , between us. On the bosom of the Pacific win yet be borne the mightiest commerce of the world, and the completion of the canal at tbe American istnmus wm turn toward the East prows -that have taken the opposite direction from Asia to -reacaitbe ports of Europe and even of America. It Js a splendid panorama that unfolds .to -tbe imagination. The progress of the world depends and ever bas de pended mainly on the intercourse of race with race, of peoples, with peoples. The movement once slow, has now become ex ceedingly rapid. What may not be ex pected from it, even within this 10th cen tury: We offer greeting to Japan through her representative tonight. Response of Mr.'KlucBl. In closing. Mr. Scott Introduced Mr. Kluchl. and the chairman of the Japanese commission responded with a pleasant reference to the banquet which he had at tended and warmly thanking nls hosts. He said: I thank, you. gentlemen, for the kind ness and courtesy with which we have been received by you as reDresentatlves of the City of Portland. I have been deep. ly moved by the speech of Mr. Scott and the kind references he has made to my country. America and Japan are sisters, friends and customers, each of the other. We Japanese, having strong memories, are always thankful for the kindness manifested toward us by America. The two nations are friendly, and wfil continue to be so. America being so. disinterested and humane in all her -foreign operations. there has never been any reason to sus pect her. We have always welcomed your country and your people. 'Japan is buying a large amount or American merchandise, and at the same time Is selling liberally In American mar kets. This makes us customers, one ot the other. America is regarded as the most advanced and the richest and most powerful among nations. Japan is a com paratively new country. Her progress is ot recent date, but she is advancing rap idly. The . developments on the Pacific during recent years have brought the two countries into a close relationship, which will not be broken." Mr. Kluchl closed with his Indorsement of the Lewis and Clark Fair and thank ing Oregon for the display made at the Japanese exposition In Osaka. He gave way to Mayor George H. Williams, who was Introduced as "one who bad spoken for Oregon for SO years, and the older be grows the better he speaks." Mr. Williams said ln part: Mayor Williams Speaks. 'I do not suppose the time will ever come when all nations are united under one flag and one government, but It Is possible- and the tendency of the age seems to be In the direction of a com mercial and business federation of the world. The tendency among nations is to settle their difficulties In a peaceable man ner. I think' the treaty of Washington, In which I had the privilege of playing an humble, part ln Its drafting. In settling those disputes that grew out ot the Civil War and the questions of boundary lines between this country and Great Britain, had a salutary Influence and suggested to other nations that It was better to settle their differences in a peacable manner than to discuss them on the field of car nage. Paradoxical as It may seem, I be lieve the gathering ot great armies by the nations will have an Influence tor peace rather than for war! As President Roosevelt said ln his speech at Chicago the other day, when great preparations are made for war, there Is no war. The enormous expense of maintaining armies has a tendency to minimize the danger of war. Another factor ln maintaining the peace of the world Is the establish ment of the tribunal at The Hague. I be lieve there Is-a powerful sentiment grow, lng up among the nations to compel a settlement of alt difficulties before that tribunal. Another factor Is the holding of international expositions There have been many of these ln Europe, and Amer ica has had more. 'Preparations are being made for an other exposition at St. Louis, which In the .magnificence of Its display la expected to surpass all others. Then there is to be an Exposition ln this state at which It Is expected the nations of the world will be representee. Mayor Williams argued that the expo sitions!, ln bringing all nations together, wrought an Influence for peace. He closed with a reference to the rapid growth of Japan during the past 30 years a country which be. declared was known only 50 years ego from Its geographical position on the map as a cluster of islands, and now took rank as one of the leading na tlons. Mr. Williams Introduced Mr. Naka mura, who responded: Mr. Xnliamnra Friendly. I deem It a great favor to have been Invited to such a distinguished gathering.' He paid a compliment to the speakers who had preceded him. and reminded his audi tors of the custom of Japan to teach In the grammar schools the story of Americas hospitable attitude toward Japan and the early favors done that country by Amer ica. In closing Mr. Nakamura urged Mr, Kluchl to advocate a display at the Lewis and Clark Centennial. W. D. Fenton spoke briefly, reviewing the progress of Oregon during the past SO years and the remarkable advance made by Japan during 20 yearn "It has taken Oregon SO years to relieve Itself of its swaddling-clothes ana take the position among the states to which It Is entitled.' the speaker said. Twenty years ago the empire of Japan had scarcely a mile of railroad. Today she has more than SOOO miles, with rolling-stock ot the very best and locomotives built ln this country or Germany. Japan, with a population of 50,000,000. is a leader ln the Orient In com merce. Intelligence and morals. It Is a great omen for the future when these gen tlemen from the East can come nere ana meet us of the West to talk of commercial 8 &syMA -&r6fA& - z-z- v . ! : . L , ! . W j Spring Merchandise j 9 AT REMOVAL SALE PRICES Offerings that mean Immense money-savings for you. Our Spring displays. In every department are the broadest and best that we ever placed before you. Equal qualities haVe never before been offered and eannnr he fnunr! plsewhere todav at anvwhera near our LOW FIGURES. We want to merit every bit of in- f creased'patronage that we obtain. We want you to be so well-pleased with each purchase that you make fiL of In this store that you will gladly continue to come here. A young concern, enjoying such a vigorous growth Q) as this one Is making, cannot afford to follow any other policy. Up ONLY PARTLY TRUE. Popular Ideas Regarding- Catarrh, It Is the common belief that what Is popularly known as catarrh Is simply a chronic cold In the head. Tols Is true as far as It goes, but as a matter of fact catarrh is by no means confined to the nasal passages, but extends wherever the mucous membrane extends, which means nearly every part of the body. The mucous membrane Is uie Inside skin of the body, and is nearly as extensive aa the outside skin, and any Inflammation of this membrane causing an extra secretion of fluid is really catarrh. Catarrh Is. therefore, an old enemy dis guised by many contusing names, for in stance: Rhinitis is nasal catarrh: laryn gitis and pharyngitis throat catarrh: gas tritis, stomach catarrh: cystitis and ne phritis, catarrh of the bladder and kid neys. Therefore, although the location of the trouble gives it various names, in reality tbe sum total is catarrh, and nothing else. Do not make the mistake ot thinking you have no catarrh because the head and nose appear to be clear. If there Is a cough, tickling ln the throat and hoarse ness, you have throat catarrh: If there is no anoetlte. but nausea, gagging ana ais gust tor food, especially ln the -morning, you have catarrh of th'e stomach. The surest treatment for every form of catarrh is an external remedy which acts esDeclaiiy on tbe blood ana mucous mem branes; such a remedy is the new prep aration sold everywhere by druggists un der the name of Stuart's Catarrh Tab lets, a meai cine in pleasant tablet form and containing all the- best and latest specifics for catarrh. Stuart's Catarrh Tablets contain In highly concentrated form, bloodroot, red gum of the Eucalyptus tree, and many other equally valuable curative elements. and no one who suffers from any form ot catarrh and has seen the Inefficiency ot douches, sprays and powders will ever go back to them after once trying so pleas ant a preparation aa Stuart's Catarrh Tablets, and one which gives so ranch re lief ln so short a time. All druggists sell Btuart's Catarrh Tab lets at A cents for ruil-slzed package, and the regular dally use of them will effectually cure this troublesome and dangerous disease. Trimmings, Embroideries, Gloves, Etc. 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A great assortment of good muslin gowns, as sorted styles, trimmed with lace and em- Cp broidery, worth 65c each; -sale price vlUU 25 dozen women's good muslin drawers, tncked, deep ruffle, hemstitched or embroidery QCn trimmed, regular 35c values; sale price ZJU A large lot of muslin skirts, with deep cambric flounce, hemstitched and tucked; these were bought to sell for $1.50 each; re- CI 10 moral sale price 0 li lu Sateen Petticoats We have Just received over 75 dozen women's mercerized sateen petticoats. These are positive ly the best popular-priced garments ever offered, to the women ot. 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JU Walking skirts, very latest styles and colors, $1.45, $2.25, $2.95, $3.65, $4.95 and Dress Bklrts, of all-wool cheviots, broadcloths, brilllantines, granites and Venetians. These are correct copies of imported high-price creations, nicely lined and bound. Entire stock are being offered at removal sale prices. Children's Dresses Children's dresses, ln percales, ginghams and piques, neatly made, trimmed and stylishly cut; sizes 2 to 14 years; warranted to wash, and give perfect satisfaction In every respect. 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Odo 25c Knit pants, nicely trimmed with lace OKn at the bottom, only .'. Lit Wnmpn's Hnslprv 20c Fine quality ribbed cotton-hose, full nrjft Eft finished and extra fine; sale price Uu (i 13c Women's ribbed-top black cotton "JOn f) hose, seamless andyfast dye; sale price... J Ou is 19c Women's pure lisle hose. In dark tans and browns, lace or dropstltched effect; these are Jjfc worth 50c, and will be sold tomorrow, 4Qft ft while they last, at luu Children's Hosiery 8 18c Boys' heavy cotton hose, heavy ribbed, best tfm quality Maco yarn, splendid value at 25c; 4Qn ftj sala price I Ob X 15c Misses' Hose, 15c & With slight imperfections ln the manufacture; fiL these are fine ribbed ilsle hqse, and usually ft) perfect in the weave; sale price Idu !- I AA ! LI DOyS dtlU 1YICI1 S VVCdldUICS n BOYS' SWEATERS, ln fancy honeycomb effects, rX three different colors, red and white, blue and X red, and red and green; regular 75c y!Qn W- value; removal sale price full 01 MEN'S WORKING SHIRTS, dark and light colors, all sizes, made of good-wearing ICn Pf material; removal sale price txJu Q) MEN'S WORKING GLOVES, with horsehlde f) palms, regular 75c grade; removal sale MEN'S WOOL SWEATERS, red. navy and black f) ' colors, regular $2 values; removal CI QC Fifth and Yamhill Streets Temporary CF) PORTLAND'S FASTEST OROWINO STORE DRY OOODS. GENTS' FURNISHlNQS AND SHOES Third and Morrison Streets Soon i development and pave the way for a union of exhibits In 1305." Consul Ohkl. ot Seattle, declared tae speakers from his country bad left him nothing to say. but be Insisted upon his right to thank the people of Portland for the manner ln which he had been received. He expressed the hope that nls country would have a. display ai me ronana im position. Mr. Ohkl gave way to w. o. Wheelwright, who declared he cad only spoken to Introduce Consul Takagl. of Portland. In hut remarks Mr. Wheel wright referred to Japan's progreca ln eloquent terms, citing the fact that the country bad been scarcely seard of SO years ago, and declaring the progress made by that nation was the -marvel of the ISth century. "Her flag Is upon every sea." tie etateo. Two of the great steamship lines oper ated between this Coast and Japan are owned by her people, and Japanese steam ship- lines not only control tne traae or tbe ports ln the Orient and are operated up and down the Asiatic coast, but they ply to England and Germany aa well." Oonaol TfelcaKl'a Remarks. In closing Mr. Wheelwright paid a.aplen dld tribute to the -patriotism and hospital ity of the Japanese people. Ho then intro duced Mr. Takagl, who said: "Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen: You have my since rest thanks; not only for the great honor you have done my country ln your "kind reception of my lllustriouacoun trrman. Mr. Kluchl. and-for your kind In vitation to this very nne banquet, but also,1 jlEtj even more paruciu&xiy iur iuc mictnk ni have taken ln the Japanese Industrial Exposition at Osaka, and for making It possible for Mr. Do men to visit my coun try and represent the great State of Ore gon at that exposition. "I can assure you that, your action will not only firmly cement our two nations In th honds of friendship, but will also do much 'toward Increasing our commercial Interests. Shakespeare says brevity Is the source of wit: therefore I will be brief, but' first wish your Lewui -ana Clara centen nial every -possible success." A- 1 Mohler, W. W. Cotton and a num ber ot others made very brief and In formal remarks, and the banqueters dosed the evening by drinking the health of the people ot Japan. During the evening toasts were proposed to the Emperor of Japan and the Prealflenvof -tae- CnlfedT States, The latter toast waa propoeied by Mr. Klucht 'Among those who attended tbe banquet were: H, W. Scott. J. Kluchl. T. Naka mura. T. Ohkl. 8. Takagl, W. D. Wheel wright, General Beebe. A. H. Devera, W. W, Cotton. A. Cj Mohler,' J, M- Lewlsi Paul Wesslnger. J. Prank Watson.4 Colonel Tucker, W. D. Tenton, George H.. Will iams. Dr. Mackenzie, II. 2d. HIers, H. W. Goode. Frederick Hopkins, Allen Lewis. F. C Beach, J. McL Wood and Robert' Livingstone. Late -Winter In Germany. BERLIN, April 4. Very bad weather Is reported from, various parts of Germany, many places announcing the fall ot snow. Four Inches of snow fell In the Harx Mountains yesterday. The mercury there registered 30 degrees Fanrennelt- anow also fell ln the mountains south of Dres den. In the Helsen-Geblrge. between Prus sian Silesia and Bohemia, antb along tne Baltic Coast and about Elblng. At Ber lin last night the mercury registered 2S degrees Fahrenheit, and heavy rains fell throughout the day. This relapse Into Winter Is having a bad effect upon vege tation, which was phenomenally advanced, owing to the warm, balmy weather of the latter half of March. Pope In Perfect Health. ROME, April 4. Dr. Lapponl. the pope's physician. In an Interview today relative to the current reports that tbe pontiff had become permanently enfeebled as a. re sult ot his recent HlntsH. authorized a denial of tbe statement made. He de clared the pope was ln perfect health and added that the pontiff continues his audi ences and performs his habitual occupa tions. Owing to his advanced age. how ever. Dr. Lapponl has counseled the Pope to limit the number of hie audiences, and accordingly these will be suspended dur ing holy week, although he will receive the foreign pilgrims on Wednesday next. The State Factory Inspector Ohio has or dered tbe discharge of 5C9 children under the legml ace who were employed In workshops and factories. Big Values at Small Prices Dreer. like cut. French plate, Btvel mirror. Top drawer is dl-rlded. And serpentine. W hare this Dresser ln all woods. Special price. $10.50 Bed tonnces. Ilka cut, made la Russia damask, nrtt-clus sprints used, thoroughly Ued and filled; regular price J9.50. re duced ta - $70 6mt bed lounges, covered ln velours, 11.00 w bare Telour coaches a low'as f&ZO. Read the figures published by other deal ers and contrast them with our, prices. A careful comparison will compel you to trade with us. Such values have never be fore been offered by Vny other furniture house In tcls city. Parlor suit, like cut. consisting of five pieces, covered with the best silk tapestry. equipped with the Best springs, worxman hlp flrtt-clus: regular price $33.00. re doced to 530.00 We hare parlor suits u low as 114.30. Large Arm Rocker, leather $2.50 seat. TAUBENHEIMER & SCHMEER CARPET AJTD FTJRJUTIJHB CO. 106-168 F1BST STREET. Only $7.50 1 T ' I mm Iron bed. similar to rat. bras rails at head and foot, brass mounts, three coats ot the best hayed enamel, first-class bed, price :J.. Carpet Sweeper. like cut-price for this week, 1.75 High-back chairs, . . . . 73a