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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.
MOUN T
PARK CEMETERY
NON-SECTA RIAN
One mile south-east of Lents. Oregon. Offers the
following advantages:
ABSOLUTE PERMANENCY
an essential thing
EVERY MODERN CONVENIENCE IN USE
a fine thinfg
PARK AND LAWN PLAN
a beautiful thing
PERPETUAL CARE WITHOUT EXTRA COST
a grand thing
THE BEST OF SERVICE AT ALL TIMES
a most desirable thing
PRICE OF BURIAL PLOTS $7.50 AND UP
a reasonable thing
CITY OFFICE, 920-921 YEON BLD6. 'PHONE COUNTRY OFFICE, TABOR 1468
LOCAL4201. Fill inforaatloi gladly firilshd, frw aito unit! bitwm Luts
aid th CeRitiry.
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We Positively Cure Acute and Chronic Diseases
When Others Fail
Wf »re the only Specialists In Portland who combine careful and pain,taking
iliagnosia with mo<lem and scientific method» of treatment.
BLOOD DISEASES
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a tonic treatment which insures a permanent and lasting cure
RHEUMATISM
Our method» of treating thia disesse are entirely new and we guarantee tornire
any case of Rheumatism, Acute or Chronic.
ASTHMA
We will cheerfully refund thecost of treatment to any patient with thia affliction
to whom we cannot «troni relief and a cure.
If you cannot call at office write for symptom and diagnosis chart.
First and Aider
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South Main St., Lents
Main 44AS
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