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1 TütrMK « FUI.ENE OHFGON, THURSDAY EVENING. It XI IM. imus i CREATED SGi.iE OF ENTHUSIASM THAT STOPPED CONVENTION PROCEEDINGS Chicago, June 17.—When Perma- t Chairman Lodge made reference t0 president Roosevelt in his speech M "the most abused, yet most pop ular man in the United States today," He most enthusiastic demonstration thus far in lhe convention occurred. Every one apparently hi the big hall Ft to his feet. All over the house cries of Roosevelt,....... Roosevelt,” -Roosevelt" were heard. Hats were »•»red, flags and even coats held aloft. After seventeen minutes of tie wildest of scenes Chairman Lodge, giving up all hope of quiet- iag the crowd, sat down, Still the demonstration continued un'abated, tion. Half an hour before the time members of this convention and for set for opening only a few hundred the nation at large, we humbly beg spectators were in the gallery. in the name and mediation of Jesus As the delegates assembled there Christ, our most blessed Lord and was an air of uncertainty as to what Saviour, who has taught us to say the day’s session would bring forth. when we pray: There was much less bustle through “Our Father, who art In heaven, hal out the hall than at the first session, lowed be thy name; th.v kingdom spectators and delegates finding their come, thy will be'done on. earth as seats without the confusion of yes it is in heaven. Give us this day our terday. daily bread and forgive us our tres After the band had rendered a passes as we forgive those who tres number of selections a vocal solo or pass against us. Lead us not Into two served to keep the crowd in good temptation, but deliver us from evil, humor. At noon the hall's aisles be for thine is the kingdom, and the came so congested as to bring a pro power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen." test from the fire authorities and a Harry Dougherty, of Ohio, of the squad of police was employed to clear them. committee on credentials, announced At 12:19 Senator Burrows brought the- report of the committee would down the gavel aud announced that not be ready for an hour. There was and the cry, | the invocation would be made by no possibility of transacting business "Four, four, four years more." | Rev. William O. Waters, of Chicago. until the report was presented, and was heard through the hall in a mon The young athletic clergyman read the convention settled down to await otonous repitition, continuing like a his prayer from a part of the regular its arrive). Chairman Baker presented Harry service of the Episcopal church. chant. Baker, of Minnesota, and James D. Mr. Waters’ prayer was as follows: | Conner, of lndjana, who were dele Cecil Lyon, of the Texas delega "O Lord, our heavenly Father, the gates to the Republican convention tion, was on the platform and encour high and mighty ruler of the uni aged a continuance of the demonstra verse, who dost front thy throne Jbe- of 1856. They were greeted with great apulauce. tion. Lodge rappea for order, but hold all the dwellers upon earth; While awaiting the report on ere- was unheeded. most heartily we beseech thee with Suddenly Miss Maude Neal, of the thy favor to behold and bless thy dentials there was a parade through Chicago lnter-Oceart, in the press servant, the president of the United the ball of visiting marching clubs. Senator Warren, of Wyoming, sub stand, produced a "Teddy Bear? and States, and all others in authority; therfe was greater enthusiasm. The and so replenish them with the mitted the report of the committee on rules and order of business. "Teddy" was tossed all over the hall. grace of thy Holy Spirit that they Other "Teddys” came into play and may always incline to thy will, and James F. Burke, of Pennsylvania, reigned. The demon- walk in thy way. Endow them plen- submitted a minority report. The , pandemonium ___ strztion showed no signs of abating teously with heavenly gifts; grant names of the members of the com when Chairman Lodge endeavored to them In health and prosperity long mittee from Massachusetts. Wiscon resume his speech, but the rap of bis to live, and finally after this life to sin. New Hampshire and Utah were gavel only restarted tne cheering. felicity, appended to the minority renort. | I obtain everlasting joy and felicity. A * 1 O 4 A most VW VWF gracious «sr ■» <1 zil « « <— God. we V» humbly • • 1« 1 » After 45 minutes He tried again And Representative Burke took the ' and finally succeeded in getting the beseech thee, as for the people of platform to advocate the adoption of attention sufficiently to resume his these United States in general, so es-, the minority report. address. peclally for this Republican national Governor Willson spoke ifi oppo When Senator Lodge sail that convention here assembled; that thou sition to the minority report. any one who attempted to use Pres wouldst be pleased to direct and pros Several others favored and oppos ident Roosevelt's name as a candi per all their consultations to the ad ed the minority report on rules and date was no friend of Roosevelt’s, vancement of thy glory, the safety,1 order of business, tut the majority the cheering again broke out, but the honor and welfare of thy people. report was adopted. seriousness of the statements being Take away all hatred and prejudice Senator Fulton, of Oregon, present made brought the hall to quietness, and whatsoever else may hinder them ed the report of the credentials com At the conclusion of Lodge’s ad- from perfect union and accord, that mittee, which was adopted with a dress there was applause from all all things may be so ordered and set few dissenting “noes." sections of the house. tled by their endeavors upon the best Aiiti-liijiinctiou Plank. and surest foundations, that peace The committee on resolutions Is Routine l*r< reedings. and happiness, truth and justice, re expected to report this afternoon. Tbe spectators and delegates were ligion and piety, may be established Both siles assert their control on the' slow in gathering for today's session among us for all generations. These anti-injunction plank feature, and: of the R "ubltean national canven- and all other necessaries for there is a possilillitv that the matter Wash Goods Reduced One-Haif He are planning for a record break ing business Market Day. You can buy goods cheap. Wash goods worth from 25c to 75c a yard; for just one- b»lf................................ 12 1-2 toS7 l-2c ' ARIi WIDE CHIFFON PANAMA 2uc Chiffon Panama, 36 Inches wide, •Market Day price, yd.......... 12 1-Sc W. C. CORSETS. $1.50 and 42.00 W. B. Corset; Mar ket Day price, each ..................... SOc IWI.TS $00 » mien's Bolts, worth from to 21..10 Market Day. each . PLATFORM IS HARO TO BUILD Chicago. June 18.- At 12 »0 this < Thursday I morning the full com- mittee on resolutions had agreed to accept all the planks in the platform as recommended by the sub-commit tee except those relating to injunc tion. civil rights, the negro race, Pan ama canal an 1 immigration These were reserved to permit of full dis- cussion. it was undersn od that the Injunc- tion plank would recelve special con- sideration, and many members evinc ed a disposition to oppose It. notwith standing It was agreed to by all mem- bers of the sub-committee, Indlca- tions are favorable« ter an all-nlght session. ELMIRA WILL CELEBRATE JULY 4 i (Special Correspondence.) Elmira, June 17.—The people of Elmira and vicinity have decided to celebrate the Fourth of July, At a meetiat: last night various commit tees were appointed to carry on the work, The program will be given Everybody cordially invited later, to come and have a good time. EXPLOSION WKFX KS HOME OF MORMONS Chicago, June 17 At It tonight the sub-committee o tions, which has been ri v’ draft of the platform as i n Washington, decided to in »rp< the plank regarding the u junctions In labor coAtrbvt les, ai I the full committee w?< il ed I 1 o n»f thp s’’h-ronmii < re The phraseology of the ;>rovi d was somewhat changed. -ut not > > ■ to materially alter its i irport. T. e sub-committee decided : >t o re »1 mend the plank fav «rln t' e ad ii- slon of Arizona and New Me ico. This completed the platt irn. In’-natfon ’n-'c « rtw thu the Republican party has and always will uphold the proc sses and pro ceedings of the courts and hits abso lute faith in their integrity, never theless it believes that Injunction practices should be so modified that only where Irreparable damage to property Is imminent the courts may grant injunctions without notice. It is also specified that due notice shall be given of impending Injunc tion proceedings. The house at the northeast corner of First and Washington streets, I which is used by the Mormons as their headquarters, was dynamited at about 1 o'clock this morning, and the lives of a dozen persons endangered. ♦ 4 The house is occupied by Mr. Buchan an and his sister, Mrs. Howell, an I 4 children, and two Mormon missiona 4 4 ries, one of whom was sick abed, The front porch was entirely de 4 molished, all the windows In the 4 front of the house destroyed, and a 4 A 4 large hole blown In the ground, large rick from the foundation fell 4 on the bed where Mr. Buchanan was sleeping. Tile pollc«« are investigat 4 4 ing. PROGRAM EOlt MARKET DAY Band concerts in the morn ing; parade forms at 1 p. tn. at S. P. depot. All farmers bring in your fancy rigs, get In the parade. Public wed ding and speaking In the park 2:30 p. in Free auction at In front of Giilllford's stable on West Eighth street. I CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE MAKES NO CHANGE S Chicago. June 17. Fourteen hours in the debate were given by the credentials com- ____ ________ Senator Fulton, of Oregon, excused mittee of the Republican national the limiting of debate to the fact that convention, of which Senator Fulton,1 2000 persons in the convention hall of Oregon, was elected chairman were waiting for the report of the without opposition, for the presenta committee, which provoked Bookwai tion of contests, but no chan ;e was ter to reply. made In the temporary roll of dele "There are ninety million people gates and alternates I" Full approval who will have to wait until next No- i\f th., natlnn_ bt'T. ** was given of the work of the nation al committee, which had devoted The effort to secure reduced repre eight days to the question. Light sentation of Southern delegations to was breaking In the east when the Jurther national Republican ccnven- work of the commute«} was complet tions failed in the committee on rules by a vote of 24 to '.7. ed today, Charles A. Bookwaiter, member of tbe c >ro ’ilttee from Indiana, voiced Oregon’s vaulter will have to try t' e prot-st of the men classed as uu- again. On Saturday W. It. Day, of t. Taft me iliFrs of the convention. “Of ' « «ses submitted by the 'al Danbury. Conn., vaulted 12 feet 9 l* lies,' tlioe involving 110 seats had Inches, beating Gilbert two Inches. merit," «mit Mayor Bookwaiter, "but A dispatch from Hillsboro says: ! ny w re railroaded out of th«« hall without an examination of the evt- The Oregon Electric has its steel laid d ice It 'belr support by the conimlt- laid on Washington street and a t «.«. Argn pent» were not listened to force of men are now working to i- id th“ Tift men adopted rules ward Portland. Ground has been bro li'ilch i-’is dutely excluded members ken for a sub station a half mile east of the 'or1 mittee from participating of the city limits. FAIRBANKS WOULD TAKE SECOND PLACE AGAIN Chicago, June 17.—"Cummins or Fairbanks" is what the Cummins men are shouting, adding that Fairbanks would not take the nomination if ten dered; that If he would the adminis tration would not accept him. Fairbanks' supporters will not for an instant accept this analysis of the situation, hut contend that with the presidency disposed of, supporters of the successful candidate will be only too glad to welcome the renomination of Fairbanks, and that under .the I pressure« which will be brought to bear Fairbanks cannot forbid the use 1 of his name. mittee; A. N. Gilbert, rules and OREGON DELEGATION COMPLOTES DKG INIZATION der; Asa B. Thompson, to notify president. II. W. Coe, to notify Chicago, June 16.—The Oregon; vice president. All the Oregon delegates and I delegation held a meeting In Senator Fulton's rooms this tpornlng and ternates J. II. Brown and A. L. Tetu agreed upon the following désigna- ! were present. ♦ 44 4444444444444 i tions: R. E. Williams, national commit-' teeinan; Senator C. W. Fulton, chair SENI» TROOPS TO CONTROL ELEI TIONS man of the delegation and member of (Special Correspondence. I Washington. June 17. Eight hun-> the committee on credentials; Clyde Dr ii kiln. June 17 Ev< rythiag is Huntley, secretary of the delegation iowa City, June 17.—Wil Tlr't I' ogrehslng nicety out In our country and permanent organization commit-1 Fang, Chinese minister to the ITnlt« 1 dr •.! ciflcers and enlisted men of the now'. Stat's, addressed the University of marine 'corps will he sent to the Isth-' 1 tee; George Williams, honorary vice Sevural people from this place at president; ('. A. Sehlbrede, member lown on "Chinese Students In Atn< r- mus of Panama In anticipation of the tended th«« Monroe picnic and all re of the platform nn<l resolutions com- lea" today. coming elections th. re. port n fine time. If you want to have a good time go to Monroe. Mrs. Frank Kirk ha.5 b en < n the sick list for some time, but. Is re ported somewhat, better. I rima Fields has been at Franklin looking for a job of work. We all wish him success. Dolph Lingo aaj's he has visited Smithfield for the past two months and says be will continue, as pros pect* are good. Harry Keeler has been on the »lek list for the past few days. Miss Millie Kirk, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Charles Lem ley, hus returned to her home at Heppner. Arthur Shove bos bought him a new horse and Is breaking It to work to the buggy. Wonder what this all means. The Christian church has organlz- Men's Suits sold at a substantial ed an Endeavor at this place. saving. Miss Anna Mounts, who intended to visit frl nds st Salem Friday, has More boys will have new suits for had ta put her visit off for a few the Fourth. weeks. Misses Ada Smith, Lena Richard This is the great clothing market son and Mr. Tony Bryant visited Miss of Eugene. Elsie Lemley Sunday. too Men's Casalmcre Sults; sold I EI.MIItA ITEMS regularly at 112.50; market day special; the «16.00 i Special Corresp >nd“nce. r Elmira. June 17 Elmir-’ is g ilng to celebrate the Fourth of July. Pro gram later. Mrs. Mc Alister, from Idaho. Is vis iting her parents, .Mr. and Mrs. Erick DICK SKIRTS son. Mr»„ Pope, of Deadwood, is visit 100 white and colored duck skirts; well made, full sweep; ing her sister, Mrs J. C. Horn. Each ....................................................................................................... » I.25 Notice has h:«o posted as to the SIIIRTU AISTS REDI < ED proposed change between districts - . 'nd 1 3 Every $2.00 Shirt Waist in the stock There «UH be a strawberry socia On sale Saturday, each.................... ble at Fred Yates' Friday night, June KIMONAS lit, from 7 to 12 p. in Everybody in vited. and 40c Kim ii.m, figured lawns, pink or blue.each ... 2.5c Á. C. ’Barbour, Mr». Hinkson a -I Grace Drive r were In Elmira last V. e 'nesday. '■■is- Fountain was seen In our midst Wednesday. Our village 1« »till growing Mr». Miner ha* purchased a lot of T. A. Jane Hopkins” kind; you know they're Fountain and U building a house on her property. F. C. Wait rs is en loving a visit »7.50 quality; Market Day price . . . .. «1.7.5 with h«T two Bisters, Mrs. Peterson «2.50 »3.50 quality; .Market Day Price . . anJ Mlsr Hall. Harry Sawyer an 1 Edward Mix, of 4 00 quality. Market day price............. . . »3.00 Marcóla, have purchased a stereoptl- «3..50 »5.00 quality. Market Day price . . . c on mat Mae and will travel, giving »»! 00 quality. Market Day price ... . SI-50 exhibí Ion» of moving pictures and II- lu trated songs. Ml N'S HEAVY WORK SHIRTS Largest and Best Store South of Portland Bargains in every Depart ment for Bargain Day Clothing Department will be a scene of activity Market Day Saturday June 20th IA > I.Fss VESTS 1$ 1-2 Sleeveless Vests, Swiss ribbed, ••ch................. i<k' U»N<; LISLE GLOVES 16 button black or white lisle Gloves for more durable than silk. Market Day Price....................... may be fought out on th“ conventl -n tioor. Aside front the injunction ques tion there seems to be little difficul ty ahead that the platform will be substantially as desired by the ad ministration.' The committee on reacolutiona met In the Auditorium Ann x last even ing and listened to numerous persons who desire the insertion of special planks In the platform. Senator Hopkins was made chair man of the committee and Major John F. Jacey. of Iowa, secretary. Among those heard was a delega tion of women who wanted the fran chise granted to women A large delegation of foreigners want more liberal immigration laws. H. D. Clark, of Omaha spoke in fa vor of inland waterways improvement and advocated the issuance of »500,- 000,000 of two per cent bonds to car ry out the work. Advocates were present urging statehood for Arlxona and N w Mex- ico. The session did not ad jo irn until 12:30 a. m. NO. 2.1 DAINTY DISTINCTIVE Si IT STYLES AT ONE-HALF I’RK II Entire stock of women s Suits at the almost ridiculous reduction of one half pri<. A display in magnitude and varie y that Jms no counterpart in the city. Every Sult from »15 to $10; Saturday. June 20, S7-5O to #2<».<M» WASH SUITS AT THE GREAT SAVING OF 1-2. Linen. Percale, in fact all the most wanted Wash Sults reduced one- half: Suits from »3.50 to »10.00 Saturday.. ■» «5.00 MEN* " I KAM Boys Knee Pants Suits Itili S' STH ' » 50 dozi him alien and new 12 l-2< There are full sizes. extra long, well made, SOFT H »T* AT \ Giti IT SUING. w m t d r 10 dozen fine s MEN'S SI MMEIt UNDERWEAR i dozen Suits men's underwear; thin but, an 1 firm, the garment .................................... sr Mens’ Heavy w or< Socks, 3 pr fcr 25c Hampton Bros. WHERE CASH BIATS CREOtT ssa 564 W U nette St.. Headlight Overalls the best ever $1.00 3s Hnrstoca ila* resigned hi« po sllon a* druggist with the Red Cross L.. - Company and has gone hack to Corv'llh. w here the < -sh im 4 ’A was well-I Ils positi» iHv he d Itself and residing near « In Eugene this wdek st* bualncM matters.