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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. ;
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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. ... . .
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. -. 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
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mxa, mm nrrono to shut
B.,x. XAJuuxAvm lonu rom
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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.
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'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 - . . , .
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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
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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
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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-
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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
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Our Triumph Brand
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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... .....
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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
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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.
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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:-. ".;'"'
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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 .
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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.
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$3
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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.
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