I ■. OREGON NEWS NOTES OF GENERAL INTEREST 0. B. COLQUITT Centuries-Old Dynasty Sur­ renders at Last and Repub­ lic is Proclaimed. Events Occurring Throughout the State During the Past Week. Railway» Prepare for Spring Influx. Portland.—With the opening of the colonist season less than two weeks distant, toe railroads are preparing to handle the annual spriug influx of homeseekers and settlers. The volume of travel into Oregon and Washington will not be as heavy this spring as it was a vaar ago. but it will consist of a much greater pro­ portion of persona who actually are propared to take up thetr homes in the northwest Officers Kill Klamath Man Klamath Fails.—While resisting ar­ rest for murderous assault upon an­ other settler. C. K. Shaffer was shot through the heart and through the abdomen and died instantly. Two deputy sheriffs did the shooting. The officers assert they shot when Mrs. Wilson, who was Shaffer’s companion and who Bred on them first, was in the act of handing a rifle to Shaffer, who is a crack shot. RATE BALLOT IS PROPOSED Medford Shippers will Circulate Ini­ tiative Petition. Medford.—The Medford Traffic bu­ reau. composed of local Jobbers and shippers, has printed and soon trill -circulate for signatures an initiative petition for submiasion to the people -of Oregon at the November election for an act to provide for a uniform percentage in the relationship of the classification ratings and providing for the establishment of minimum carload rates. The petition also aims to fix the maximum rate on a basis of Use tees than carload rate and the minimum carload weight that may be charged on carload shipments. The bill is designed to aid small­ town jobbers and make possible the building up of distributing centers. It is indorsed by the Oregon Equal Rate Association, comprising the commercial organizations of the vari­ ous small towns from Baker on the east to Medford on the south. Old Duelists Recover. Albany.—Isaac B. Smith and George Volkhardt. both nearly 70 years old. who engaged in a fight in this city with a hatchet and a large wood chisel as weapons, are both recovering from the injuries they received. Volk­ hardt, who wielded the chisel In the fight, is still in the hospital, but is improving rapidly, although his skull was fractured. Pendleton to Spend $5000 Annually * O. B. Colquitt, governor of Texas, who protested againet the transfer of Moxican federal troops through hie state, fearing a battle while crossing the international bridge at El Paso. TOTS GO TO NEW YORK Children of Striking Lawrence Workers to be Cared For. Mill New York—Amid scenes of wildest enthusiasm in which 150 bewildered children were literally mobbed by the friendliest crowd that probably ever was formed in America, the little tots whose mothers and fathers are brav­ ing hardships of the textile workers' strike in Lawrence. Mass., were greet ed at the Grand Central station here. The children were sent here to be housed and fed while parents and old­ er brothers and sisters are fighting out their differences with the Law­ rence mill owners. The visiting child ret. had each been checked, with their names and New York addresses, be­ fore they were put on the train at Lawrence. Fair Suffragettes as Cavalrymen. New York.—The antisuffrage argu­ ment against women's adaptability to make a cavalry charge in time of war fare will be exploded when 50 beau­ tiful young women of social distinc­ tion will proclaim themselves willing and able to go to war. will demon­ strate their peculiar fitness by riding on high spirited mounts at the head of the big suffrage parade on May 4. Suffragists Ask Place On Bench Seattle. Wash.—Suffragist leaders of Washington are preparing to cir-' culate a petition to be signed only by­ women asking President Taft to ap­ point a woman to the Federal be-'ch for the district of western Washing ton. to succeed Judge George Don- worth, who will retire soon. ROOSEVELT CAMPA GN FORMALLYLAUACHED Pendleton.—The sum of $5000 is to be expended annually by the Roundup association and the city of Pendleton in beautifying Roundup Park in this city. The greater part of the expense will be borne by the association, Chicago.—A campaign for the nom­ though the city also will help, as the ination of Theodore Roosevelt by the park has been deeded to the munici­ national Republican convention was pality. formally launched, an organization to carry forward this campaign was formed and an address to the Repub­ ELECTION COST $125.000 lican voters of the country was draft­ Primary and Ensuing Vote to Engage ed by the national -conference of Roosevelt boomers here. 16.764 Clerks. The meeting, called by the national Salem.—With an army of judges and clerks employed and with all the Roosevelt committee, was composed expensive machinery in operation, the of eight governors and delegates from two elections for 1912—the general 28 states, and in an informal confer­ and primary elections—will cost the ence organized a permanent commit­ taxpayers of the state more than $125,- | tee to push the candidacy of Roose 000 at a conservative estimate with velL The governors present were: Wal­ all the figures shaved to the lowest ter R. Stubbs, of Kansas; Charles S. possible margin. According to figures on file in the Osborn, of Michigan; H. 8. Hadley, office of the secretary of state there of Missouri; Cheater H. Aldrich, of will be 1397 election boards. Each Nebraska; Robert P. Bass, of New of these boards will have three judges Hampshire; W. E. Glasscock, of West and three clerks, or a total of 8382 Virginia; R. E. Vessey, of South Dako­ persons who will be employed at each ta, and J. M. Carey, of Wyoming. election, or 16,764 persons at both Paralysis Overcomes Nordics. the primary and general elections. Boston.—Madame Lillian Nordics, There are 1082 precincts, the 1397 election boards including boards in the famous American soprano, was those precincts for which two sets of stricken with paralysis as she was about to go on the stage here. It was boards are provided. announced that Madame Nordics’» condition may be serious. Cornelius Plans Bonds for Water You will have to hurry if you would «hare in the many hargaina offered at our big cleanup and Pekin.—China has joined the slstep hood of the world's republics. In three imperial edicts the Maneb« dynasty changed 400,000,000 people from subject» of an absolute ruler to Cltiieus of the largest self-governing nation on the earth. The first edict announced the abdication of the dy­ nasty after 300 years of absolute rule. The second declared the throne ac­ cepted the republic. The third ap- proved all the conditions agreed on by Premier Yuau Shi Kai and the Re- publicans. The publication of the edicts has given profound relief to everyone In Pekin, both foreigners and Chineee. | The arrangement is considered a sat­ isfactory compromise and It is be- lieved the terms will satisfy the ro­ publicans. The abdication of the Chineee throne by Pu Yl. the child emperor. brings to an end the powerful Manchu dynasty, which has reigned in Chinn since 1644. The boy ruler has been on the throne since November 14. 1908. whan the emporer, Kwang-Su. his uncle, died. His father. Prince Chun, was appointed Regent and was the chief figure In China for three years. The legations consider that the first phase of the revolution has been concluded, but they tear the second may be more disastrous. The lega­ tions will deal unofficially with Yuan Shi Kai’s government until it Is rec ognlzed It Is expected that such roc- ognition will be given immediately upon the formation of a coalition cab- lnet. Wreck of Maine Begins To Float Havana.—The wreck of the Maine floated free from the mud when the water was turned into the dam sur rounding the wreck here, The »hip will remain within the dam until orders are received from Washington to float her out, which can be done within a fortnight. DEMOCRATS SPLIT Quarrels and Bolt Mark Territorial Convention at Manila. ODDS AND RUBBER CAPES ARE SLAUGHEERED $2.25 PICTURE FRAMES Al 75c Girl's and Misses'rubber storm capes, for school and outdoor wear, of extra good quality rubber, well made, the kind we regularly sold for $1.76 and $2.00, priced now at...... Boys’ rubber cane» of extra good qual­ ity, heavier but similar to girls' capes, reg­ ular price $2 AO up, special for thiesals ... We have 12 neat picture tramas, else J»»x24 with 7Rp glass, that we have rut (or qaiek sal» to......... ' vw Those handsome hall racks that we formerly BQ 7C •old at $3 fit» are going to dosed B it at ............ wZilu $1.39 $2.05 DOWN GO PRICES ON GINGHAMS All our regular 10a Ginghams are reduced l<> ... 7 I-2c All our regular 12c Gingham» are reduced to 8 l-2c Regular Sc Calico cut to........................................... 7c SHIRES. TIES. SUSPENDERS kJt ■■■» ■ Wg Golf shirts. that regularly sold hereat 50c and 90c. all colors, priced at this sale at . . . 40c Best grade Golf shirts, come in neat stripes and checks, good varie­ ties of colors, cuffs attached, an ex­ cellent value that we formerly sold for $1.00, special for this sale at 79c Beautiful Negligies with matched colored collars and cuffs, soft and comfortable, a bargain that we are truly proud of at 75c, special at this sale at*. . . . 55c A few odds and ends in the famous President and Firemen’s suspenders that always sell for 50c during this sale or until they are gone at .... 43c Men’s Leather Gloves and Gaunt­ lets at greatly reduced prices. Call and see them. Nice line of four-in-hand ties, all colors, latest creations, regularly sold for 50c, for this sale just half, or............................................... 25c Regnier $175 Willow Stork Baskets to be dos Bl JQ ed out nt............ ijl.4 J EXTRA SPECIAL 3 110-page "Big Valu»" pendi labiata (or.................. lOc We hav» a big line ot «diool suppl컫 <>f all binda, induding [»encils, tablet», pena, »raserà, crayon», ink», eie. and all at thè v»ry loweet prie«» Down Go All Shoe Prices $4.50 PACKARD SHOE AT $3.25 Regular $4.50 Packard Shoe for men, a dandy shoe for the man who is braking for a neat comfortable Bhoe for street or office wear at this »ale . . . $3.25 SELZ SHOES EOR WOMEN ONEY $1.70 The best value for the money you ever saw is what you will say when you see this Selz shoe for women that we are going to offer you at a great saving during this sale. It has a good heavy sole, is well sewed, of neat appearance, in fact just the shoe you have been looking for for out-of­ door wear, Regular $2.50, sale price . $1.70 Manila.—The Democratic territorial convention for the election of dele­ gates to the national convention at Baltimore was held Saturday. It was The in continuous session 12 hours and was marked by quarrels between two factions which resulted in a divided convention. One of the factions attacked the na­ Phone Lenta Horne 1111 (or job print- I tional Republican policy, but made no It Is an Interesting fact »bown In mention of President Taft or the Phil­ ing- immigration statistics that, while the ippine administration; the other tac­ vast majority of Italians who emi tion was more vehement in its denun­ grate from their native land to the ciation of the national insular policy western world come to the United and also went on record against Presi­ States. Just as large a per cent of the dent Taft and strongly condemned the Spanish peasants go to Houth Amerl local administration. can countries. During the past year 230,000 people left Spain. 8,000 of these arriving in Buenos Aire» In a single McNEIL BROTHERS Wilson Opens Campaign. Chicago.—Governor Woodrow Wil­ son. of New Jersey, opened his cam­ paign for the Democratic presidential nomination in an address before the Iroquois club at a Lincoln’s birthday luncheon, at which he was the guest of honor. INVASION FEARED BY MEXIC N GOVERNOR El Paso, Tex.—Mexico is to b* erushed under the military force of « the United States and is to lose Its identity as s world power. This 1B the message of Acting Governor Aur- ’lance Gonzales to the people of Mex­ ico and hl» native state of Chihuahua The message was telegraphed to all the jefe politicos of the state, and created a sensation among the Mexi­ can and American population of the state. The mobilization of the American army mean» the Invasion of Mexico, Governor Gonzales says In hla fire­ Cornelius.—This town will vote on brand message. THE MARKETS. the proposition to bond the town for ’’The hand of the oppressor Is press­ Portland. $27,000, this money to be used for in­ ing hard upon your brow.” he contin­ Wheat — Track prices: -Club, 17c; stalling a water system. It Is proba­ ues. "and will brand sill true Mexi­ ble, should the proposition carry, that bluestem. 96c; red Russian, 86c. cans as slaves unless they resist the Barley — Feed, $40 per ton. , gravity system will be installed and foreign power. The attitude of the Oats—No. 1 white, $32 per ton. the water be taken from Roderick United States toward Mexico I» one Hay — Timothy, valley. $16; alfalfa. creek, west of this city. of a lordly master toward an abject $13. slave." Butter—Creamery, $6c. Building Roods Near Stayton Eggs—Ranch, 30c. West Stayton—A large force of men Hope—1911 crop, 36c. American Faroe Seizes Railroad. la at work opening up new roads Wool — Eastern Oregon, 9916c; Puerto Cortes. Honduras.—There through the timber on the Irrigation has been a clash between UbltM project here. The roads which were Wlllamette Valley, 15017c. Mohair—36c. Hates and Honduran authorities over completed last spring east of the rail enforcement of a government decree road will be graded and fenced by Seattle. lirectlng representatives of W. 8. the irrigation company. Wheat—Rlueatem, 89c; club, 86c; .’alentine, an American, to surrender red Russian, 84c. o government authorities the rail­ Wimer Merchant Blews Out Brains Barley—$40 per ton. road. wharf and other properties held Gold Hill.—With his brains blown Onto—$30 per ton. inder the lease by the Valentine ays- out and a revolver at his side, Harry Butter —Creamery, 37c. ilcate. Seventy-five marines from the Triplett was found In hla store at Eggs—31c. United States gunboat Petrel landed Wimer. 16 miles from hero. Insanity Hay—Timothy, $16 per to*. ind seised tbo wharf and railroad. la believed to have boon the cause. CITY MEAT MARKET LARD and COMPOUND HAMS and BACON BUTTER and EGGS FISH In SEASON FRESH MEATS SAUSAGE Always Fresh and Priced Rieht EGGIMAN BROTHERS Proprietor» Corner Mein and Potter TIMELY TALK Our Guarantee on a watch or piece of repair work is enough for all those who have patron­ ized us. OUR GOODS ar» Standard Makes. OUR PRICES ar» open to cotwMera- tkm. OUR CUSTOMERS are ottr beet proof of satisfactory work. OUR NEW LOCATION In the St. Charles Building will Intereat you. See na at 202 Morrison At. Place to Save Money When the bowels become irregular you are uncomfortable and the longer this condition exists the worse you feel. You can get rid of this misery quickly by useiug HERBINK. Take a done on going to lied and see how fine you fed next day. Price We. Hold by l^nta Pharmacy The home merchant who solicits your patronage deserves it. 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