woe BAPTISTS INVITED' SHOW COD A: 5 if "t , IU 1 LflULl San Francisco Railroad t Companies Preparing i. for Gigantic Strike. . ' , (Junrnal Special Service.) f , " San Prancinco, April 7. No (effort made this morning to force the ' , y r United Railway's trainmen to break in . Imported men. in opposition to It uiti enatum handed the company by the ; ) ' Ainlon Wednesday afternoon, and which 'led to the fear that a atrlke might be ' precipitated almoit any moment v-In anticipation, however, of trouble , when the waft acale la taken up May 1, ' v" the company arranged thla morning to ' have the Imported men broken In by Its train dispatchers, department so ' perlntendents and other employes whose positions do not compel them to belong to the union. . Heavy wire screens are today being . placed over the carbarn windows and cooking outfits and bunks are being : put up in the bams. Wagon loads of ' r, provisions are being taken into the barns -.- 4 ana careruur srorea. - ' x, Union men say they care nothing for the nreDaratlone the company is mak . - Ing as it will be Impossible for it to , stem the . great flood of sympathetic -. unions which will be in the strike should u St become necessary to call it. It is estimated that-more than 100 .Imported men are already la, the city. ; coozxujr to mm OBATOIk .... v.-? , (Joonul Spade! Service.) ' S He, Pa., . April . 7 j Several hundred covers will be laid at the Jefferson ban- .' quet to be given tonight Under the aus pices of the Erie Democracy. Prepara- . tionS for the banquet have been going forward for several weeks and the re suit is ttpeeted to be the most notable " affair of the kind ever given In this elty. wThe address of the evening will be de- .'Ilvered by the Hon. Bourke Cock ran of ,,New York. ... . . t . -. Preferred Stock Canned Oooda. Allen A Lewis' Best Brand. TO MEET HERE "I received a letter from my friend. Dr. Brougher,' this morning asking me to . invite the Northern Baptist conven tion to meet here In 1(05," eald Mayor Williams this morning. "In reply I wrote the following letter, addrested to the Baptist Missionary societies and Baptist Publication society: ' "As mayor of the city of Portland, Oregon, and chairman. of ,4te executive board, I cordially Invite you to hold the next meeting of your association In 106 in this city. "To those of you who live Jn the east. the Journey across the . continent will be both interesting and Instructive, and without such a Journey you can have no adequate Idea of the territorial ex tent and greatness of our country. "Portland is a city Of about J 20.000 inhabitants, with a rapidly Increasing copulation. It is situated on the Wil lamette river, about 100 miles from the if'- Pacific ocean, and 13 miles from the Columbia river, and ocean-going steam ship and sailing vessels from all .parts of the commercial world visit its harbor, "I can confidently say that if you will accept this invitation you will And Port land a healthful, prosperous and beaut! ful city. "Oregon la diversified with rivers and lakes, hills and vales, fertile valleys, and mountains, some of which are cov m-mI with narnatual snow, and its STand eur and beauty in these respects are unsurpassed by any country. . "Portland will be pleased to extend you Its hospitality. Dr. Brougher, who is pastor of the White Temple, will attend the Northern convention of the church at Cleveland, O.. and will convey the mayors in vltation. The convention la the most important gathering of. the Baptist church, and thousands always attend. HILL WILL BEGIN WAR ON HARB! MAN UWI OP TWM STAT OI XOVTAJTA mxa, mm nrrono to shut B.,x. XAJuuxAvm lonu rom tn ooxtbo& or turn YOBTX IU raOmO BAXXaOAD. - (Joaraal IpecUl Service.) Helena, Mont April 7. Dlapatohts from St Paul today tend to show that the odoials of the Northern Pacific will Invoke the laws to prevent the Oregon Short Line from controlling the North ern Pacific, or In other words, the laws of Montane? will be used against Harrl man'a scheme for the ownership of the road tn contention. Several western states have laws which prohibit parallel lines from own ing or controlling each other. This law was vigorously attacked by the Northern Securities company when the merger was being formed, and as matter now stand such laws will be Invoked by the James J. Hill Interests to defeat If r. Harrtman et al. Attorney General Donovan of Mon tana la at the present time in St Paul and yesterday held a long consultation witn xtortnern ractne omciais. General Donovan would not converse en the subject last night so it is stated, but the folio wing-official statement was given out by Oreat Northern officials endorsed by James J. H11L "The legality of the purpose outlined In the petition .will be fought out in preliminary battle, and Is admittedly around on which the company will op pose the petition. The right of the Ore gon Short ' Line to acquire a majority Interest in the Northern Pacific will be Questioned, since under the laws of Mon Una and other states to which the western line is subject, there Is grave doubt that It could legally hold the Northern Paclflo if It so desired. These laws, the company will contend, prevent the Oregon. Short Line from either owning or votlng the stock which it d- manda." ... . ,. TELLING THE WORLD ' ABOUT OREGON The report of the Oregon Information bureau for the quarter ending April was published today and shows that the bui'ea.u has durlna the cast three months materially Increased Its efficiency and results. During the quarter, 1,111 per sons visited the rooms of the bureau at the union depot. 121 letters were re ceived, 678 letters were mailed, 1,761 pieces of literature were mailed, ,06l pieces were distributed and 5 settlers were located in the state through the efforts of the officers of the Ibureau. Many more were directed to locations by the secretary of the bureau and others were helned tn various wava Literature from .the followlneytountles was received: Baker, Benton, coos, Jackson, Josephine, Lane, - Linn, Lin coln, Malheur, Marlon, Polk, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco and Yamhill. 7 'WASH RAGS lo EACH THE ONLY EXCLUSIVE DRY GOODS STORE in the CITY WASH RAGS ' lo EACH Bargains For Friday and Saturday vVrAs usual we shall give you a chance on Friday and Saturday to save'a tidy amount on " some things for which you have a present need. Unusual value and quality In every one of these items for Friday and Saturday. ". "-There's a reason behind fcach of the underprice offerings, the reason for which we will be tadlejron ft yof ask? in - . . , . .. . i MDIack Dress Goods -Finest goods in the city, and without ex ception the best value. The prices quoted are for. Friday and Saturday only: 46-inch 'Black Voile ... . ...... . . j...50e 45-inch Black Alpaca ............... 60 p 444nch Voile" Nappe V.;.'. . . .00 1 42-inch Seeded Voile ; . . . .05 44-inch Crepe Armures ...fl.OO Finest goods and best values far the city. V ' Extra Specials In Colored Dress Goods New arrivals of Cream Wool Suitings, rang-r ing in price per yard from 92.00 to........ ..OUC A nobby line of 24-inch Cream Wash Silks, with colored embroidered polka ft! dot, at, per yard 5C A line of Imported Pattern Suits, in mixed effects, regular values $12.50; special for a few days. ?7.50 PER SUIT 44-in.v Voile, in all the new shades, at. .65 42-in. Voile, in all the new shades, at. .85 48-in. Voile, in all the new shades, at $1.25 48-in. Crepe Voile in all new shades. .$1.50 71 Women's and Misses' Suits ,. A great deal of worry and waiting can be avoided by selecting a Ready-to-Wear Suit. You can hardly picture the beauty of the jSuits we have. We extend to you personally a most cordial invitation to visit our exhibit We want you to see what splendid garments : we have. Buy any time. " " " " - ;." r. - y . - - - - SUITS from S10.00 TO 840.00 SKIRTS from 2.47 TO 15.00 WAISTS from -. ....... , 1.75 TO 10.00 PETTICOATS in all colors and latest styles from . ... 5.00 TO 12.00 Rarest of Rare Bargains During a recent auction sale in New York our Eastern buyer picked up several cases of merchandise at half its regular value, which we propose to sell accordingly. Here they are: One case Bleached Table Damask, extra - . V heavy, standard value 40c yard; sale price ...,25 One case of Towels, mixed lot, linen and cot . ton, best bargain on earth; prices from 10 TO 5 One case Lace Curtains, new patterns, rang ing from 90 a pair td .35 One case Boys' Percale and Madras Shirts, ..waist and blouse, standard values 50c; ' sale prices .' . . . . . .25 One case Ladies' Percale Wrappers, light colors, worth $2 and $2.50; our price. 95 One case Ladies' Shirtwaists, great range in styles, best bargains ever offered in any dry goods store in the United States. One case large-size Dinner Napkins, stand ard value $1.50 per doz.; sale price. .90 One case Turkish Towels,' extra heavy, bleached and unbleached, quality light, rare bargains ............. , . 15 TO 5 One case Tapestry Portieres, rich colors; prices ranging from 84.00 pair to 81.75 One case Ladies' Summer Knit Underwear, extra fine, nicely trimmed; prices .......15, 13, 9 AND 5 One case Ladies1 and . Children's Hosiery, best bargains ever offered over any coun ter.' Come fa and get prices Buy MOUNT HOOD SHIRTS. Special prices 50c grade ....25 $1,00 grade 50 $1.50 grade , . 75 $2.00 and $2.50 grade . .............. 81.00 PRESIDENT MOIILER KBOXAVXOS 1ST O. B. k ST. BimOT snncBSBnra oro soo swn xjit- . ni or ssout to taxm rxxsx- XVT SfX, SfOXXJBa) OOHMX1TXX to Tvrvmm axraoTBi. The following letter was received by L. Mohler, retirlnf president of the X R,' from the. employe of the Albina shops of the company: "Tour employes have learned with deep regret of your, transfer to ' new fields of labor, although our sorrow, la in a measure alleviated by our hopes that your promotion to higher responsU Dlllty may bring to you honors which you so Justly deserve. It is with i feeling of Irreparable loss that w com' mend you to the employes of the Union Pacific Railway company, and wish you Oodspeed, future happiness and pros peruy. , ( i The letter was signed by 115 employes of the company at the shops. At the preeldent's office It was stated that the letter came as a complete sur prise to Mr. . Mohler, and was greatly appreciated by him, since during his seven years as the head .of the O. R. A N. he had tried to be the friend of the men who labored for the company, and under his direction changes had been made that enabled all the various de partments of the road to work In har mony. Mr. Hohler's fellow-officials bade him good-bye last Saturday night His busi ness friends, in an elaborate (anquet on Monday night, spoke their good-will, but the letter of the 115 shopmen, that frankly stated the sentiments of .the mechanics, wits more precious to )r. Mohler than any other token reoetved. When Mr. Mohler came to the O. R. VI. seven years ago the departments did not work in harmony, the property was far from the present standard, and many Internal Jealousies existed. When on April 1 E. 22. Calvin took control of the road he found none, of these things. J The local officials of tha O. R. ft N. and those who have known Mr. Calvin's past career believe that the season of prosperity and good-will is going to continue. Those who are authorised to speak for Mr. Calvin say that he will further the work of Mr. Mohler In every detail, and that no changes will be In augurated that will be displeasing to moss most concernea ror tne weirare oz the company. As far as possible no changes will be made. Needed ones will be, the men deserving of promotion re ceiving It :!.'i,,.4.'.. mm i-.m, vu riviivj ' The Store That ft n " v v .: Our Triumph Brand 4., v '( ; V ( ) Our Jewel Brapd '.Size 18x27, filled with turkey down and duck feathers," in heavy grade d ybhie and .'..white striped ticking, regu- -;lar.$U5'.;..v... ..... ' ' 1 . ' Size 20x27, weight 2lA pounds ; each, filled with muted goose s and d u c k feathers, - fancy brown and blue ticking,, reg ular price $1.50.'.4.,V,..V. EAVES JAIL FOR L ONGER SENTENCE Zn m. TOinra smovoK rmox ootnrTT van a bioxuiu to Ajrswxs) to nsxma&r oovst rom mammxxa nos nnomoi at that nan., " i P?t; :?( Don't forget that bur SALE OF HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES, embracing Table Linens, Bedding, Comforts, Blankets, etc., is still in progress and will continue until close of the week. ' THE STORE NOTED FOR THE BEST GOODS AT LOWEST PRICES In ofdes that be may receive a heavier sentence, for the alleged crime of rob bing a post office, J. Z D. Young was taken from the Jail at Rickreall by" fed eral officers today and brought to this city to stand trial before the United States district court Toung Is said to have been 'Convicted of the crime in th county court and sentenced. The penalty imposed, . h'J.ever, is not as asreve as prescribed by the federal statutes for the offense and . he will appear before Judge Bellinger for another trial. roung is saia to nave oroaen into me postofflce at Rickreall and secured a sum of money and a number of postage stamps. ' Several days later he was appre hended in this city. When arrested he is said to have had a number of the stamps on his person. He was returned to the scene of the crime and tried for the offense. His case was brought to the attention of the recent federal grand Jury and ha was Indicted. Today he was brought to the city by deputy United States marshals. He has been confined in Jail since the previous trial. Another indictment which has lust been made public is that of B. E. Nos ier of Newburg. He is accused of hav ing appropriated a sum of money from the postofflce at Newburg, where he was employed. Deputies also . brought him to Portland today... Both . Nosier , and Toung will be err Igned tomorrow. In the federal court this morning is. 8. Baton entered a Rlea of not guilty to the charge of fraudulent use of the mails. He was indicted by the grand jury for the alleged offense of having used the mans at uionaaie. vregon, in a fraudulent way. win oe tnea April J. William Mills, oeorge wims ana Hugn Carpenter, Indicted for raising a money order from 16 cents to $15 at Oregon City, pleaded guilty to the three counts which were returned against tnem. sen tence wlu be pronounced tomorrow morning. George Booth, indicted for complicity In robblne- the postofflce at Blalock to gether with John Bell and Frank Wil son, entered a plea of not guilty. It was the office at Blalock that Mike Doley an inmate of the insane asylum at Salem who was indicted. Is said to have robbed at another time. Booth's case was set for trial April 15. toiR jus to rnxmrn. ' (Jtrnnul Special Service.) WashingtonrApfll 1. Statesmen. Jur ists, diplomats, authors, editors, pub lishers and magaslne and newspaper artists to the number of too or 400 are to be brought together at the dinner to be given at tbe New Wtllard tonight by the Periodical Publishers' Association of America. Prominent among the dig tin guished persons who have accepted In vitations to the anair are . rresiaent Roosevelt, the Russian ambassador, the German ambassador, the Japanese min ister. Secretary Hay, Secretary Taft Cardinal Gibbons. Bishop Potter; Joseph Jefferson, F. Hopkinson smith, ana Dr. Henry Van. Dyke. Hamilton W. liable of New York is to be toastmaster. " . r v r - - TO Sale Restrictions "Not more than twoips&n sold to one costomer. No telephone orders taken; Firaitor C. 190 mST STREET HOMER DAVENPORT ! TO LECTURE HERE Everybody, who hears Homer Daven port's talk on "The Power of a Cartoon", is captivated by its charm. Here Is what Julian Hawthorne writes of It to a friend: .--. ' . "You want to know what I think of Homer Davenport as a lecturerT Well, I can say something to the point on the subject X waa with hint on a two weeks trip, when he spoke every day. While be waa speaking, ; nothing could have drawn me away from the sound of his voice, AU he said was as fas cinating and winning in the manner of It as it was racy, wholesome and original in Its matter. His look and figure are engaging: his eyes full of humor, hon esty and magnetism, his voice clear, flexible and melodious.1 . There Is not to my knowledge, any other man now in this country who can auccessfuly rival him In the natural gifts which make up a man to, whom audiences' love to listen; nor Is there another who has matter to present to an audience which will better charm .and repay their at tsAtioQ.' v v Mr. Davenport will lecture ...at' the llarquara Grand, April 14. . .,. . WILL JELL OF.LIFE IN POLITICAL PRISON Next Sunday at' 1:10 p. ra., In Small hall at Sixth and Washington streets, Mr. Paul Strain will address the United Irish league on his experience tn an Bag llsh dungeon as a political prisoner. "... Cupid's XeheaxsaL He Tou didn't aeem startled when ' I proposed to you. She No; i have so otten 'difeamed that you proposed" to. me:-. ".;'"' a OpBoys' ll(uiee-IPainiteSiiiiflfe , ' " T,- '". Orders from the) management say, everyi Knee-Pants Suit in the store MUST BB-'SOL go. Wfiolesaircbstlsjnorc in this GREAT CLOS ING-OUT SALE. Your choice from over 500 Suits at from one-third to one-half below wholesale cost . V Our Windows Silently Tell the Story oxxAxoBLa, mzrtraxjOAjrs. (Joarnal Special Servlee.) Outhrie, OU&.. April 7. The Okla homa Republican convention In session here today , is the largest political con vention ever held In the territory, there being 119 delegates in attendance. The convention will 'renominate Bird Mc Gulre for delegate in congresa and will aelrt six delegates-etdarge and six al ternates to represent Oklahoma at the Chicago convention. . The resolutions will deal largely with territorial affairs. after indorsing President Roosevelt for renomlnatlon. . Governor Ferguson and other prominent party leaders are work ing to have the convention declare for single statehood, and the indications, are that they will carry the day. v n Lot lrr-BoysM(nee-Pants Suits .In Norfolk, Vestee, Blouse and Plain Double-Breasted, all dolors . ' and fabrics, Values up to $5.00; CLOSING-OUT PRICE. ..... Lot 2 All-Wool KneePants Suits Values from $5.60 to $7.50; ,.; . CLOSING-OUT PRICE. --is,.----,-- i ST f $3 A Boys' and Children's Wafets Almost given awaMMother's Friend" and Blouse, values up to $1.5, TO CLOSB OUT AT. Ffinmomis ' Clot B XoK MdmsottlaMJSecorifJ Sts. mmm. : '; T-' ;,'-.;-v.i".'i ;v v .. ;: .'.-a 1i O. V. :. , . JT i ',. - r 1 'V, I.'."