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DOPE? FLUNK? FEAR? OR JUST NERVOUS COLLAPSE?1, WAR ON PICTURES GOVERNORS JOIN SAN FRANCISCO, July 7. Close frlenda of Jotfrlos aro urclnn tho oIr follow today to undergo nn examination by specialists. They nro fear ful that tho montnl strati under which Jeffries passed both boforo and after his battle with Jack Johnson may result la serious breakdown. Itogor Cornell, tho trainer, who witnessed the nervous collapse of Jet frloa Just boforo tho fight, has grave apprehensions for tho welfaro of tho defeated man. Jeffries today Is at tho homo of his friend, Dick Adams, at Oakland. Ills wlfo and brother aro planning to take him to his southern Califor nia ranch tonight. I i "Jeffries suffered a mental and nervous breakdown In tho rub room," nld Cornell. "That was shortly after noon on tho day of tho fight. Ho collapsed under tho strain. Wo were nuzzled what to do. Wo hoped for tho best. Thoro was no turning back at that stage. Jeffries was In tlno nhvfilrni pon.lltlon and It was that which kept him going t' o fifteen rounds, Many State Executives to Help Move ment to Suppress Exhibition of Jeffries-Johnson Fuss Those Who Decline Say They Lack Power nOSTOX, Mass., July 7. Many stato governors will help tho move ment to suppress the oxhlbltlon of tho Jeffries-Johnson fight pictures. In repuy to teleKn.ms sent yestcday by Secretary William Shaw of tho Chris tian Endeavor society from his head- Ho went 'into tho ring llko a dishcloth with his strength and quarters here, tho govornois promls- mcntal powers gone. Wo thought no might work out ot it. hlo head in tho ring, trying to net right, but It was no use." Ho shook A local sport wrltor. who spent two months in tho Jeffries camps both at Itowardcnncn and Moana Springs, said teday: "Jeffries has a disposition and will nit liia mvn nnd tho free rein he wielded In training Is not in accord with his own best wishes. His train crs thought best to colncldo with him and this clearly worked against tho final test that came so dlsastnusly oa the Fourth. "Tho facts In a nutshell point to Jim Jeffries being a beaten man be fore he crawled through tho ropes and his tight against Johnson was only for tho matter ot putting it bo foro the public that demanded It. "Tho bic fellow's nerves went to pieces at 12:30 Monday afternoon, as near ns can bo figured. Ho had just returned from a stroll on the road with Frank Qotch and had proceeded to his rub room to jjo under a inns boro by Koper Cornell. Gotch had noticed tho mental stniKgle because of tho bijr fellow's disinclination to talk, lie was rational on the out side but an old friend like Qotch no ticed tho cliauRo tho minute they started on thehroad. "In tho rub room, Jeffries' nerves Rave away entirely. He shook like a leaf, Cornell said, nnd when he had passed the first stapes of the col lapse, he was an limp as a rap. Da vid Lewissohn. Jeffries' Chicapo- friend, tried to have the fifiht de clared off but this was decided to be out of the question. The trainers that knew also thought that Jeffries would recover his strength shortly, and they hoped for the best. "At any rate Jeffries was prepared for the encounter, while Lewissohn and others havinc the information wired East and tried to hedge on their bets. The rest of the story lias been told. Jeffries went into his dressing room at the arena nnd it -was there that his brother Jaek dfc covered his real conditon. "'What his happened to Jim?' ho whispered anxiously in Cornell's eye. 'He's us wenk as a cat.' "Jeffries also was troubled men tally. He refused to talk and hi- as sistants could not raise him from tho stupor that has given use to t'lr rumor that ho was doped. There was certainly a marked change ir tho man. The writer was present was present when he wns led into tho ring by his seconds nnd he op pcured for all tho world us though lie were in a daze. "Jim Jeffries is such a carious in dividual that his condition was not so noticeable at the time but follow ing the circumstances, it bears out to a remnrkable degree the sloiv of hit collopse." SAYS NEGRO IS NOT INFERIOR OF WHITE IOWA REPUBLICANS ENDORSE PRESIDENT SIOUX FALLS, S. D., July 7. Tho stato republican convention has adopted n platform that endorsed Prcbidlent Tnft without qualification but stverely nrmigued Cannon and Aldrieh. " The platform commends Tnft for his rerouted deelnrtious of loyalty to Roosevelt's policies and for "substantial reform measures" enncted into law since his incumben cy. GREAT WELCOME FOR JOHNSON (Continued from Page 1.) ing adherents will wend toward his home. At tho Johnson residence, bought for "Mnmmy," Johnson, with inoncy won by the fighting negro, n fonnnl reception will be held. Meanwhile n brass band in the Johnson back ynrd will entertain the entire black population. The order throughout the black belt is "silk hats and frock coats" for (he men and the finest gowns for the women. Little Africa is far from poverty stricken, thanks to the prowess of "Lil Arthn." "Mammy," who impatiently await ed her son's return, has prepared a collation of chicken, pork chops and water melon graced n goodly supply of ico cream for her son and hi, admirers. Jack's ability in absorb ing the melting ices is second only to his defensive work in the ropod sounro. The Johnson boom for alderman is n healthy one today. The enthu siastic blacks have nllicd to tho crov nnd cottoned to the idea. Johnson clubs are being formed nnd if the enthusiasm does not languish it looks as though Alderman Johnson might become n reality. SLEPT ON LAWN LEFT HAT AND ed to co-oporato In tho nntl-plcturo movement. Tho few who decline to tako action barring tho pictures from tholr states soys tho law does not glvo them sufficient authority. Tho following roplles havo boon re ceived : Mann, Vlrglnln: "I am opposed to tho exhibition nnd wlU Join In tho movement against It." Anaelm, South Carelina: "I will Join other governors In recommending a prohibition of tho pictures." Pothier. Rhodo Island: "It lo not customary for tho govorno- to Inter fere with the regulations In the towns and cities.' Donagney, Arkansas: "I will glad ly co-operato In the movement." . Fornald, Maine: "I wJll bo glad to assist In prohibiting tho pictures In tho Interest ot peaco and good mor als." Spry, Utah: "Tho prohibition of tho pictures according to your sugges tion is lmp-nctlcablo." Norris, Mentana: "The Montana laws aro not specific enough to pre vent tho exhibition of tho pictures." Warner, Mlchlgcn: "The Michigan laws do not prohibit tho moving pic ture exhllbtlons. The pictures can bo suppressed by the mayor and tho po lice and city ordinances." Comer, Alabama: "I tako pleasure In recommer.dlng tho prohibition of tho pictures." E CHICAGO, July 7. The Jeffries Johnson fight at Reno is merely an Instance of tho remarkable recent ad vance of the black race, according to Professor W. L. Hamilton of tho Uni versity of California, who is a mem tor of tho faculty of the summer school at Northwestorn university. In a lecture boforo a class In sociol ogy, Professor Hamilton declared that tho negro is no longor the whlto -man's inferior. Ho pointed to the ltono fight as partial proof of his assertion. "In art, music, literature, warfare and physical development tho negro has gone forward rapidly in tho last half century and no longer can bo considered inferior to tho whlto," ho said. "Ho is rapidly nproachlng equality with tho whlto so far ns civilization Is considered and I should not bo surprised were I alive to watch his progress 300 years to see tho negro and tho white inter-marrying and meoU evorywhero on common ground." NATATORIUM WILL OPEN ON JULY 14 The Xatatorlum plunge will bo open for business July 14, Is tho wel- como announcement made by Mana ger Charles D. Hczelrigg today. Also the dance floor will bo dedicated that night. Thia is not the formal open ing of what will undoubtedly bo a most popular resort, for -that will not take place until somo weoks later when all departments aro completed. On the samo day tho Frank Miller Carnival company will open a three days' engagemenC on tho Natatorlurn grounds with the usual shows and midway, a balloon ascension each aft ernoon and four big freo acts before each performance. There will bo no charge for admission to tho grounds or building until tho formal opening. On the morning of July 5 a house holder on Xorth Central avenue on arising noticed that a pet dog was having considerable fun with a hat and a shoe on the lawn in front of the house. Investigation revealed not only tho hat and ono shoe, but two boxes of candy and a bottle of beer. Also In tho dampened grass was the imprint of a human form. None came to claim any of tho property, but a man was seen later In the morning making his way south, bareheaded, the In formant did not know whether he was barefooted also or not. Tho hat was now, C 3-4 in size and lipnr ihr mftrXr nt nn Aahlnnl fnnlor I with the initials "J. H. N." stamped vn c?d y tho dc:i1th, 0f "0l SENATE IAY BE CALLED INTO SESSION BEVERLY, Mass., July 7. That the senate may bo called In special session to confirm tho nomination of a new enter justice or tno supremo couit of the United States to fill tho Mlsropresontation in a store's ad vertising is no raro bb murdor. And no nioro profitable as a brlness policy. in the sweatband. Tho shoe, also new bears tho mark of an Ashland dealer. The deduction would seem to bo that overcome with fatiuge and other things he bad laid down under the rose bushes on the lawn to rest, that walking about all day in his now shoes had caused discomfort and ho had removed one. When ho awoke bewildered In tho morning with a small but active dog yapping at his heels he proceeded to put as much spaco as possible between himself and the aforesaid dog without taking time to resume his raiment or pick up tho candy and the beer. The hat and shoe aro awaiting a claimant, but tho candy and tho beer havo gone tho way they should go. vlllo W. Fuller is rumored hero to day. Tho report declares that Presi dent Taft is considering tho action in order that tho court may hear tho tobacco and oil trust cases without i further delay. , No official statement rogardlng tho matter has been made and many per sons lire doubt tho authenticity of tho report. They declare that a special session would cost $00,000 and be llovo that tho president would not put tho country to such an expenso unless somo more urgent need pre sented Itself. CHAMPIONSHIP GWSUIW Mcilloril nnd Eunctio Teams, Both Leaders In Respective Lcanucs, Meet Sunday. In .Forenoon and Afternoon Games. Tho Medford team linn so far out classed Us opponents In tho Rogue River valley tongue that tho funs havo so far loon unnblo to got a lino on tho team us an organltatlon. Sun day they will havo an opportunity to Judge, as tho Medford tenm goes ngnlnst tho fast Eugouo aggregation In n double-header. Tho Kuconu tonm Is ceml-profosstonnl and has mndu n cleanup of everything lu tho Willamette. POINDEXTER NOT YET ENDORSED BY TEDDY NEW YOUK, Julj 7. ltoubovvlt has not endorsed tho cnudidauy ot Congressman Miles l'oiudoxler for senator from Washington. At Uoosovelt's request, Qilson Gardner, .special correspondent of tho Tinted Press, who accompanied the former president homo from Afrien, issued n specifiu denial of thu endorsement rumor. Gardner was at Ovslor Hay Tues day when Poindoxter and Hoosexelt conferred. Neither I'oindexter nor Roosevelt mentioned the senatorial endorsement after tho conferouco, Gardner says. 50,000 GARMENT WORKERS ON STRIKE NEW YORK, July 7. Fiftj thousand members of the Interna tional Ladies' Garment Workers' Uniop in New York will strike today nnd probnbly spread to Cleveland, Chicngo. Increased wages, shorter hours, recognition of the union by tho employers nnd improved condi tions nro demanded. Tho strike wus decided on at a conference in Boston several weeks ago. Tho leaders predict success. TO LIVE IN"DRY"PLACE FIGHTING OVER PRESIDENCY OF NATIONAL EDUCATORS BOSTON, Mass., July 7. Sox Snyder, prineipnl of tho Colorado Normal School, wus nominated for president of tho National Educa tional Association today. no was opposed by Mr. Ella Flngg Young, superintendent of roIiooI of Chicago, Tho vote of tho nominating commit- too was 38 to 18. Mis. Young's friends will carry tho fight for her to tho floor of the convention. Tho Medford Commcicinl Club hold a brief session Wednesday even ing as only a few were present. Re itiring Secretary Conrad requested tho club that his books ho oxperled and tho request will be complied with. Mr. Conrad completes his du ties July 15 when his successor, Charles A. Mullinoiif. will take office. EVANSVILLE. Ind., July 7. James York, charged with being nn habitual drunkard, is in jail today while- ho is trying to docido in which "dry" county ho wnnts to make his futuro home. Ho was told by police judge Gould to move to n prohibi tion county. York declared lie would w. i to select his future residence nnd was sent to jail to deliberate. If ho declines to Icnvo Evnnsille ho will hao to sorvo a heavy sen tence. APRICOTS. Apricots aro rlponlnG fast. Order early. 96 ADAMS BROS., 700x2. "ThFFTVT1F JUST TAKE A PEEP IN OUR SHOW CASES AND SEE OUR DISPLAY OF MAC AROONS, LADY FINGERS, KISSES AND TWENTY KINDS OF CAKES. - --- " Meeker's Specials Positively for Two Days Only Friday & Saturday Owing to the limited quantities in somo instances and tho boliof that our custo mers dosire now specials ovory fow days instoad of tho goimral salos which havo become so common, wo havo docidod to offor a number of oxtra special linos for two days' quick selling. Wo hardly oxpoct thoso lots to last tho two days through, and for that roason mainly wo urgo to you call and oxamino them Friday or Saturday suro. You aro wolcomo horo, whothor you buy or just look. Roa,d bolow and don't fail to soo thoso offorings. A lol of nice while and tan wash skirls, regular $2.00 values, our former special price has been $1.70; tf 1 OQ M S WASH QTTTPTQ vniues, our loriuor special price iias ueoii jfi.iii; oJYiKlo to close we say lake them lYiday or Saturday at 9 c yd. 21'. c yd. Kor Friday nnd Satur day only, wo offer 'Kl-iiich Gladiator Percale, fast colore, regular lfo seller, for two days only, yard Kor Kriduy niul Satur day only, wo offer HO-iuch Linen cnl tned suitings our regular 'J.rio wash fuliiicM, for lO 0 yard ' &2yd Kor Kiidny and Satur day only, wo offer nil linen "nub suit ing" u fine, dura ble wiimIi fabric, sold everywhere for (I3u now, 19 1 9 nl, yard....1 " 33 c yd A iiiuubcr of Knuliml offcctN in wiihIi fab rics; beautiful wiihIi guild; vrv good values at 'J.lc; to clean up, Q51 at C Inian&swear Just received, a beautiful lino of infants' wear all bought nt very low wholesale prices. We will start them as follews: All $1.00 values for 75c All $1.25 values for $1.00 All $l.f0 values for $1.25 All $1.75 values for $1.60 All $2.00 values for $1.75 All $2.50 values for $2.00 All $.1.00 values for $2.50 All $3.50 values for $3.00 All $-1.00 values for $3.50 India Linon Our .India Linons will surprise you as to quality. 1 f you want special val ues, now is the time to got supplied. All 12 l-2c values for 10c All 15et values for 12c All 17 l-2c values for 15c All 20c values for 10 23c All 25e values for 20c All 27e values for 22V&C All 30c values for 25c All 35c values for 27c All 40e values for 30c Don't Fail to Come Friday or Saturday. 28 SOUTH CENTRAL AVENUE wte& SEE OUR WINDOWS & "fci'iMfri I, ,, -gSyyy pS (Crti4' YOUR SIGHT is your most precious posses sion. Jjeiectivo signt can easily be cured by consulting Dr. Rickert OVER KENTNER'S. Excursion Ratesto the East DURING 1910 FROM ALL POINTS ON THE Southern Pacific (LINES IN OREGON) TO RATES Chicago $72.50 Council Bluffs $60.00 Omaha ..........,.... ....pl)U.UU -r ' OATMEAL COOKIES CRISP AND BROWN, ARE A FINE RELISH FOR LUNCH- EON. AND ONLY TEN CENTS A DOZEN AT RARDON'S BA- KERY. Is Is Theatre Hi&h mass Vaudeville Tonight Mr. and Mrs. BobMiller, Comedians Sonjr and danco artiHts. Somothinir that will please. Now and a novelty. WATCH FOR tho Williams & Wi-folil Co. Sunday night. Tho hi Dutch net. THREE REELS OF LATEST PICTURES. 1. Bnrtfeiniiii of Holland. 2. Tho PiincuHH nnd tho Peasant. 3. Max Makes a Touch. 4. Poor, but Proud. fi. Illustrated Sow,'. "In Dour Old GoorKin." COOL, CLEAN, COMFORTABLE. Ivans as City ......... ............................ .$u0.00 ot. 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