EIGENE OREGON FRIDAY DECEMBER ■ GEARiN PORTLAND APPOINTED HAD A RAILROAD MEN BIG FIRE SENATOR INDICTED u expausleuist and a hading Democrat tor many years. Ale. Gear- in will leave for Washington io a tew daye. CHRISTMAS GOODS j^re Now in Full Possession! Portland Man Receives This, Eugent s Lending Sime, lus given itse/ over to t’.? exhibition of holxi _ "’<is. Nevt there been ■ grander, more c tmprehensiVe gathering of the world’s greatest offerings. Everything desirable for a gift is here Let this store s good name head your shopping list. J Toga of the De ceased Serator 1$ a Expansionist, 1 Democratic Pledged to Support President $ Rate Bill and Will Work Christmas Shopping. Valiantly For Oregon Not much time to stop and think—days are flying and so are the goods. “Oh! that pretty fur set is gone!’’ said a lad\ yesterday. Yes, and other rare and fine thingswill ^o tomorrow ,md the next day. No mere like them. Why wait? why stop? why think ? No risk: never any risk buying here, and if you don’t know what to give, well, what can help you better than seeing the thousand and one things now on display, articles suitable for gift-giving. Our aisles are wide and roomy, and plenty of courteous sales ladies to show you through, A visit to our stores does not place you under ‘any obligation to buy. i of the | Salem. Dec. 13.—John M. Gearin, of Portland, whi appointed United teta, aeuator, to succeed the late enator John 11. Mitcbe.l, by Gover nor Geo. E. Cbarabtrlain. Fottland, Dae 11. l ira hi» mnrt« 13.-iudictmeuts lug destroyed tbe big al.oiraale gr. - were returned today by tbe fede.ai eery of Wadbama A lie r B os. blx grand jury agsiant J .mu M. Faithern, ti.emeu were injured by tbs oppar president ot tbe Coi-egn l'etmluai Hour collapsing and lit« pi r be the Erausfer Railway Co , and Fred A. men into the cauldron of tlamra. Wann, vice president ot the Fere Mar Chris, Houston was the wurst iujured. quette au,j Coicago X Alton, cbarglug Loen, $300.000. them with paying rebates amounting to 120,(00 on shipments over tbe Al ton. Faitbern »»s formerly vice pres ident of the Alton aud Wann general tnauager. it is alleged that durtug their connection with tbe Alton they gave rebates to Schwarz »child X Solz- Albany, N. Y.,JDM. 13.—The court berurr, packers, of Kansas City. B. of apteala today htaid the petition if S. Cuaey, traffic manager, recently Hearst's attorneys asking tor the pleaded guilty to receiving rebates opening of the b. Lot I. lxm and a re and was fined $5000. Today’s indict- count of the vote. The court decided manta were returned upon Cuse y 's tbs boxee eauuot .a reopened. Thia testimony. will rrobably result la the electlou of McClellan being officially declared. Chicago, Dac. M c C lellan wins CON I’ st PERKINS’ RESIGNA MUTUAL LIFE HAS TION accepted NEW PRESIDENT Portland, Dec. 1?. —Tbe appoint ment of J. M. Gearin to be U. H. een- <tor for Oregon, vice John ti. Mlb-h II, deceaeed, gives universal eatlefac- ion berg. Mr Gearia baa pledged New York, Dec. 13 —The irnstsea of New York, Deo. 13.—Tbe directors htmeelf to support the president’s the New York Life thia afternoon ec of tbe Mutual to lay elected Charles rate bill and will work hard fcr tbe cepted the résignât loti of i’erkius, bat i A. Peabody president, Salary, 160,- oait birber« and Ceos Bay. He le he remains h member of the boer i. than ew hieing fl rbiiippii States, the tan nM r bill tie Isiaui the tar, A New Shipment of Ladies’ Neck Wear arrived today. Other new articles arriving in every day. Many new novelties in the numerous departments for gift-giving. Do your Shopping at Friendly’s and you’ll get that tin ■out of tl in gley ae| tariff uni ■oil in H ly rework the Island "OVi HAMPTON BROS I 7« EUGENE’S LEADING STOA. «.. Good Values and Good Service ift '< 71 Hate. ■ > impot <aS fy in or« ; this coni verstate ti( nxvnil 1» M i,l be c’-iari led of. sal t’. e Intend t< from Hi . .4 a<b «prion < Icitly ] citizen» « attention I «ti which M us general aerea *>11 lij >f the wbol islands. I <ka lie g '«1 hood. in Territori ; as onesta« I Arizona U >al. constructs «■eu In pct ■ and a bail points aM > be ope» I ¡ou of rout! isihilitv. TH tied 1» wb^ io of -even at -ea leR On this |W*J jnar.-it at I the ¡idri-4 Run peau ■ ffisbiogtnn, !). C . D jc 13-Fdlton lh/ss-nreii lie unauimuue consent I tbe niuate io the passnge of a bill Itborizing tl ■ Portland X Seattle lilrosd to construct a bridge across • Colombia river near Vancouver, similar bill pished tbe house. Ful- I interviewed Chairman Burton, of • rivers and harbors cotntnifee, Iolotlniet.'I the Columbia improve- nt» would be, provide! for in tbe lerger cy bill. Fulton is certain of I chairmanship of the claims com tt:»* Gear.it's appointment is fa- WU) received. IAN SIP r UATION GRAVE •or -i >f tl» rork i to b It dd.nl !.. - ..f 'D I- h - - t . ■ acale id I I j . ■< I 1 j I i.a at A ■ j j o »I 3'New York, D»o. 13.- Representa tiv«s of all denoml"«tlans except tte Homan Catholics u'e holding a meet ing today to divuss what recomnien datione will be m-ide Io tLe couren- tion representing tbs states in Febru ary as to tbs plan ror marriage and Si It the Ola Obsevatory Many have asked as to the exact lo cation of the syndicate's new wate reservoir on Skinner's Butte. dfcr company has secured an option on the ground owned by the state and for merly occupied by the U. O. observe- lory, and it is altogether probatne that the reservoir will be there. The site has been surveyed and the option will prctahly soon be closed, after which work od the reservoir will be gin. If you want to give a silk waist or dress pattern for Christmas y<>u will do well to see these silks before they are picked over, and to make our silk counter more attractive we are selling the famous Moneybak Black Silks at specially'low prices from 8 a. m. to 12 m. every day this week, Practical Gifts for everyone at Friendly’s, Eugene’s Foremost Store. $ 1 Kimonas 59c I 25c 1 1 Ar UU WORK ON NEW RAILROAD BANKS DID NOT CONTRIBUTE I Ou Ling ht INSURANCE BUSINESS ••Fork. .. 13. —John K. Core. THOUGHT BANK 20 pieces light and dark colored Outing Flannel, stripes, checks, plaids, extra heavy ity at, yard 7^c 12 l-2c and 15c Kimona cloth, special, a yard at MAIL SERVICE CONTRACT LET SAFE BLOWN UP .... .................................... tin Miller, tbe shoemaker, at I Washington, Dsc 13. -Bids for tbe work In bio shop beck of tbe Chart wagoD were mall opened service by for *our year»’ Hera-Bristow bank, be heard two Jond . I | period tbe a department ----- reporta. They Bounded to him aa If today. P. P. Scbnldermati gets tbe tbey came from tbe bank, and becom ing alarmed leal a robbery waa being 1 contract for Portland at S5XM). and J ; W. Travis at Spokane for M7C0 Thia committed be bunted tip Policeman ! service Includes ail transfers made by Farrington and told blm of tbe olr- cometance. Upon inreatlgation it wagon service in tbe cities named. »■a found that tbe Earles, whoa* hall — 4K>, »nd be said over 90 per ^•^Palq to tbe policy holders I d la on tba third floor of tbe building, •ere initiating a candidate. Tbey Hr* ' blank cartridge* during the icltia- | tion. McKiy Arrested ' Prudential, was the •lir,. -» t> l( morning In tbe in ibveatigauoi.. He read staie- *• stowing thst since tbe coai- T mters.i business tbe toial pre- ‘*i*selvel wss J287,>»«','*•', Md ** Hid out in benefits #92,««, • 1 Tba so r pi io », including t'i, *«Pital, at tbe end of 19"! ••• ANOTHER LAND FRAUD DEAL *t! ». WMb , Dae. 19,-Kay Mo- Salem. Dec. 13.—Attorney A. T. I •«tad in LeCroaee, Wl»., on a *,f«wlndling Hiram Goddard Lewie, repreeentlng Wade Richard . eon, of Milwaukee, appeared before tbe J •* 1100, «JQ to tbe Oregon land state land board this morning with a ••Indie, was arrested bort by * I ollce Delaney ‘onlgbt. He bundle of laud oertlfl --.tee which be , bed paid Pater 138,00) for. All ' ef b*e arrest, bot made no proved to be forgerlaa and Richard- *»lh>r»t away. Heeayebecar roc fb» wbrle ameurt. I’frrt.. , j. )rr,r ,, t,c>- Costumes C 1 1 z1p *IL 100 Beautiful Lace, Silk and Rejane pique Stock Collars, new stylesand washable, any one will make a very pretty and practical Christ mas gift, 50c values. Special while they last at, *A t- each .................. Suits and Cloaks Reduced to Half and Less. 12!^c each Mocha Clove» UUV Come in brown», tans, reds QQp and black, all aizer, pair OOL Do you realize the time and worry saved, and how pleased the recip ient will be to gel a Friendly glove order for Christmas redeemable in gloves or merchandise at any time? Don’t you feel the need of a wool shawl or fascina te»? We have about 400 of them, all sizes, shapes, colors and styles, ranging in prices from 25c to *3.00, and you can buy any of them this week at Off Regular Prices. 25 and Capes at Regular Prices. Wool Hoods, Sacques and Bootees for infants and children. Men’s Store News Men’s CloLhing Department Practical Christmas Gifts For Men. 10 dozen Tie», worth 35c and 50c, at each ....................... 4^ JC Others specially priced at 50c, 75c and SI. 12 dozen fancy Hose, worth 35c, spec- ial at, a pair ........................................ RRr Silk Lined Knit Shawls and Fascinators. Children’s Coats at One-Half Price. M and Handkerchiefs, ZMc 50c LX. 25c each Flannel a Women’s Suits, Coats ad. , i.ite -r< 11.- ,,.-.-0 h •' marriage and DIVORCE Will Be Located at the St Petersburg, Dec. 13 —The situ- Ontario, Or., Dee. 12. -Stephen I* io the Heir I" provinces is tb* divorce legislation. Carver, of Chinook, Alontaua. has m- * grata (,f tb« empire’s condi i uounced that he is ready to receive li*. It approechew civil war. A bide for the contraction of the Vair- •*r- r gat,era! hns been appointed Malbeur Valley railroad grade, and hsdmli'ist-ative power-. The re- tha. work will commence Immediately •ation cf « ire .-cmmunlcwt I-n Jest on tbe same. The engineers are at •oljafe» hours, ihe cable being Washington, Dro. 13.—The comp-I Hucot^»t n Anight. Mee»«ges are troller answering tbe senate's inquiry work now cross sectioning »ndeocn M’ia the ( .-rmen frontier. W itte says tbe reports of tbe national banks as one mile of cross-section is com ’*• a ii iHtnrebip Trie tleOp don't ebow tOat they contributed to pleted, work will commence on the » same. '•hiker» at Moscow Is complete tbe last political campaign except in two instances, wbere small sums were contributed ror local campaign met.] ? t Mbturt L : g pr. J I Warsaw, D‘O. 13.— At a meeting or 417 cleigymen of Poland it was re- snlred today after an all night session to demand autonomy for Polaud with parliament, a general secret ballot, reins''itement of the Polish language in tb<- government offices, abolition of capital punishment and amnesty for all political prisoners. $1.00 Fancy Silks for 39c a yard. $1.25 Fancy Silks for 70c a Yard. Only 9 More Shopping Days and Then Christmas ! .THE NEW WATER WHAT POLAND )f,MEREST RESERVOIR DESIRED TO OREGON C — Others specially priced at 50c, 75c and S 1.50.J I Of Shore. Practical Christmas Cifa for Boys. 10 dozen Winsor Tie», new »tyle», each ... 5 dozen Boys’ Sweaters, worth 65c, spec ial at.............................................. 40c Caps, Blouses, Shirts, Hose, Gloves, Socks, Underwear, Suits, Overcoats, Trousers, Handkerchiefs, gloves, scarfs, ffrncy suspenders, smoking jackets, bath robes, night dresses, etc. Some of these are just what he wants. To tickle the boy give him something he can put on and wear. He wants to feel like a man. T Tba very lataat costo mea «ver put before tbe publie from tl rp. Both ladles’ and gants'. Partlee deairing to Investigate see Donald Preaton at Herald prln’o» offlee I d tbe evening. Gcod Goods Only. Satisfaction or Your Money Back. Eugeee'j Foremost and Best Store.