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i'll I: EUGENE WEEKLY (HARD JàVOLUME 3 4 r" - EUGENE, OREGON, THURSDAY EVENING, FEB 24, 1910 ? - NO. 9 I FIRST WORLD’S AEROPLAXE SHOW. ATTACKS HUGHES FIGET INSTEAD OF WOEGAST Takes Issue With the New York I ----------------- San Francisco, Feb. 23. The lightweight championshipi battle at Richmond yesterday is the sole topic of conversation today among sporting men today. The name on their tongues, strange to say. is nat that of the now champion, Wolgast, but of Nelson, whose gamene«« and hard struggle against inevitable defeat was the feature oLthc match. The attendance ut thr fight is estimated at from 13,000 to 15,000, and the total receipts $37,500, which leaves a good «argiu for the promoters, as it is estimated that the fight cost ¡0,000 Nelson wui guaranteed $12,000, win, lose or draw, with $1000 for expunsvs. Wolgast received $3750. The moving pictures will prove valuable, and Nelson bought • 35 per cent interest in them for $750. TI m > dlatluctlon having t-ern the first of its kind In the world's history Nelson gives his conqueror due credit, but maintains that be marked l1» reeviit of aeroplane show held In Antwerp. Belgium. At the show n «•% hihltiMl u|! kind« ot tiring machines of the heavier than air and tbs trained too long and that he was down to weight too soon. lUiUirr Wolgust bus not made any definite plans, but indicated that cblhvN III it. air varietlr« Some of the best koowu u via tors scut tbelr ma* to the show, Uiid It attracted lurge crowds he would take a long rest. The new champion justifies his cau tious fighting when Nelson was apparently helpless by saying ONE MINER DIES that on account of the well known endurance of his rival, he RAIN OR SNOW feared to take any chances of a knockout. TOMORROWS FORECAST IN EXPLOSION STREET CAR AND TRAIN IN WRECK « Central City. Ky., Feb. 23.—An ex « plosion of gus in the mine of tho iron ♦ ♦ Mountain Coal Company three miles ♦ from here today probably fatally ♦ burned one miner, but 74 others, who ♦ comprised the day shift, escaped with ♦ slight brwulses. «««»«-»4 « i Oregon and Washington — Ituln or sonw tonight und I'hursday; warmer In eastern portion tonight, southeast winds, brisk along roast. Idaho Snow tonight and Thursday: warmer In north- rn<< portion a Tillman Improve« Itonvrr. Feb 2.1 Two were killed, Washington, Feb. 23 Senator two are believed to be fatally hurt, •ixl twenty t'h.-r persona were Injur Tillman continues to make favorable ed In a wreck thia afternoon between progress »«««»« Wednesday and Thursday Special— 10,000 yards I2^c 1910 Ginghams all colors, the yard I 0c. 25c Japanese Crepe the yard 20c Special Attractions J New York, Feb. 23. Harrison Higbee and Leslie Lord, Executive on Income young men socially prominent in Northern New Jersey, were Tax probably fatally wounded today by an infuriated negro in the smoking car of a Jersey Central train in which they were riding Washington. Feb. 23—Admitting to their homes in Newark. that he had a “greater respect for Accompanying Higbee and Lord were Gale Young, of New New York In the senate than for Netv York, and his cousin, Roger Young, of Newark. Soon after leav York out of the sentae,” Senator Brown, of Nebraska, author of th« ing the station the negro, who was accompanied by another man Income tax amendment, today joined the debating society composed of and woman of his race, accused the young men of making re Governor Hughes on the one side and marks about the woman. Lord was about to reply ,but Higbee some of the members of the United States senate on the other. Mr. told him to keep quiet. Brown spoke In the senate to the res “Don’t you tell me to keep ^|uet,** yelled the negro, as he olution uf Senator BoraL directing the committee an the judi leaped to bis feet. “I'll quiet you.,** and drawing a revolver, he ciary senate to make an Inquiry concerning opened fire. One bullet entered Lord’s stomach, another Hig the legal effect upon state securities by the adoption of the income tax bee’s breast. Gale Young and Roger Young leaped upon the ne amendment to the constitution. He gro, who continued to shoot, causing a panic among the other . li. - effort ♦ ■ ■ . -o dem that the New York gov passengers, who stampeded to the door and behind the seats. onstrating ernor had been ^rrong in his assump Gale Young went down from a blow on the head, but Roger held tion that the amendment would have effect of laying a burden on the onto the negro, who had emptied his pistol, and who was so I the states. powerful he dragged Roger Young with him to the platform.’ Accepting the governor's pro nouncement as an evidence of oppo Young held on, and when the negro leaped from the train, which sition, Mr. Brown declared that, in wai going twenty miles an hour, Young went with him. In strik his antagonism. Governor Hughes alone among all the governors ing the embankment Young's grip was broken and the negro (stands who have addressed their legislatures on the subject of the amendment. disappeared in the darkness. “Alabama. Ohio, Virginia. New His companion also leaped from the train and got away. Jersey and other states have gover BOOK-KEEPER STEALS FUNDS OF IS MORE QUEIT CAMBRIDGE BANK THAN YESTERDAY % Defalcation Wipes Out Capital Few Cars Are Running and New Spring Suits, Coats, Silks, Dress Goods, Embroideries, Shirt Waists, Trimmings and Wash babrics in a bewildering assortment and Surplus En tirely In fact, every department is teeming with the brightest, newest, most up-to-date dry goods that experienced buyers are able to select from the great trade centres of the East and foreign and domestic manufacturers. We are better prepared this spring to supply your every want than ever. We are at your service to show you the crisp, new fabrics or any goods you may desire to inspect. Our strictly CASH PRICES will enable you to save from 10*; to 15<; from store prices. Boston, Feb. 23.—The National City Bank of Cambridge closed its doors today by order of the controller of the currency at Washington, and a bank examiner is now in charge. NEW SHIRT WAISTS IN ALL THEIR BEAUTY NEW TWILLED SILKS This mnrh-ln-demand weave wn are showing In a variety of shade« Is 2 4 Inches wide: excellent for waists or dresses; the yard ...................... 11.20 Pure Linen Tailored Waists; perfect fitting; best sold at the price; see them, each.......... ................... $2.50 New Lingerie Waists, new models, new trimmings; exquisitely made; each.................... $5.00 to $1.50 27-INCH PONGEE Ponge« Silk; natural and fancy colors; 27 in. wide; GREAT STOCK OF EMBROIDERIES $1.00 'h. yard ........................ FANCY DRESS SILKS if any section Is filled to*overflowing. It Is the one containing embroideries, the most beautiful ever placed on our counters, the yard. . $5.00 to 5c "New shades, dots and floral d -signs; 23 Inches wide; "" ................................................... $1.00 NOTION SECTION TRIMMING SECTION M W HI.ANTIC BELTS—White and colors: fancy buckles; each. $1.25, 50c and..........35c KICK RACK Extra quality of thia popular braid In all sixes; th., bunch 10c and 15c DBESo GOODS SECTION New attractions In this depart ment; embroidered bands, all new shades; yd $2.50 to 4 5c Persian Bands and Jewell Trim mings in beautiful, harmonious colors; yard $5.00 to $2 50 Now is the time to get in on a new Spring Suit. Some think we don’t carry any clothes but an extra high grade, say $25 or $30 Suits. Well, we do sell lots of this quality, but we also sell a high-class suit for $15 and $16. These nifty top-notchers are here in the new 1910 colors and models. Every suit bears the name of HAMPTON, which is a good guarantee for quality and style. They're fine stuff—look at 'em. You've got to have a suit soon; why not come now? Get first choice —that's always the best choice. Re member. the suit . . . $15.90 and SI 6.00 Say, we have a few Overcoats left- good ones, too—- Hart, Schaffner & Marx kind. $20 Overcoat $16 50c Neckwear 25c Several dozen Men'« Four-in-Hand Tics; all colors; come in and pick out fpre or six; each . . . ............ 25c in t Forget the Gordon Hat; Each, $3.00. F ugene, Springfie’d; Cr ttage Grove BDUQBBZ ■nW Hamptons Th‘s practical Wash Suiting is here in the great. st variety of shades we have ever shown: ev ery wanted color. If present in dication is a criterion, an early selection will be necessary if you desire ths best, the yard, 25c. 30c and . . .3* OUTCH_ essr , New Spring Suits $17 Overcoat $13.50 NEW WASH POPLINS F< r the Princess or other one- piece gown w<> ha,ve the soft clinging fabric in the new shades, reseda, mustard, cham pagne. tan and khaki: the yard .................................. $1.25 5S-lnch black and white Shep herd Plaid; the yard ...$1.50 ,IO CwntaJ\ « Button. The life of a pair of trousers depends upon how well they are made. Dutchess Trousers are mido under such thorough manufacturing system that we recommend them for the hard- est kind of service. If it were not so the warranty would not be possible. The Pair 55.00 to 51.00 Where Cash Bents Credit $1.00 Dress Shirts. Special Each. 75c. 1«» X T nors who not only favor conferring the power.,” he said, “but favor the proposed amendment which, if adopt ed, confers the power, it cheers our hearts to read in the press that Pres ident Taft agrees with the governor of . New Jersey, who. in a message to his ’ legislature on February 7. and since the New York message was transmit ted. took immediate and direct issue , with the governor of New York.” Asserting that the perpetuity of the government of this nation depends on \ the co-existence of state and federal ; authority. Senator Brown said that I neither could be destroyed by an ; amendment to the constitution. If the .that must result at ail, it must come through revolution and he did no be lieve revolution to be in sight. Public Declines to BIG FIGHT FOR SAN FRANCISCO Ride Philadelphia. Pa.. Feb. 23.—With the adoption of more military rule to San Francisco, Feb 22.—The Jef day there is much less disorder, but otherwise the street car sitpation has fries-Johnson light for the heavy- undergone little change since yester i weight chamirionshfp will be fought day. Under heavy police protection in San Francisco. This announcement Account« Are Short ' the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Com- was made tonight following a confer- Washington, Feb. 23.—A shortage pany is operating a limited number of cars, but the service is uncertain, and Frank B. Kellogg. the public is not patronizing the cars to any extent. Advertisements in the newspapers by the transit company calling for Famous “Trust Buster” May Enter three thousand men have appeared the Senate. and this is taken as indicating that the company and the city are about to make a determined effort to in crease the service. If the police can not handle the expected disorder, an appeal will be made to the govern ment. No effort has been made to bring' about a peaceful settlement of the strike, both sides being strong in their determination to fight it out.’ There was little talk today of a gen eral labor strike, and such a radical move is not looked for at present. Serious Riot at Noon A serious disturbance occurred at I the noon hour at the Baldwin Loco-j motive Works, where L9.000 work-1 men are employed. As these men were returning to work they congre gated at Fifteenth and Spring Garden streets and hooted the passengers I and crew of every car that passed. A| riot call was sent in and the mount-; ed police drove the men into Broad street. While this was going on there came from the windows of the shops CHtRIES EVANS HUGHES j a hailstorm of rivets, bolts. Iron bars, i Governor of New York, whose and other missiles. The rioting bo-' views on the income tax law is at ' came bolder and one hundred foot po-i tacked by Senators Brown and Bo lice appeared, when there was a fu-‘ rah. silade of shots, the weapons being pointed upward. of 314 4.000. In individual deposits, Finally the mob slowly dispersed. caused the closing of the National City Bank of Cambridge, according to Two Oregon Agricultural College i information received by the control ler of the currency. It is not known students. Joseph Hallock and John I* rank B w ho ba.« here who is responsible for the Cook, have rigged up a wireless tele graph station and are receiving met-! fame as a "trust buster" in the pre- shortage. datlj Tln-y catch eedfN* :u<! prvaa In iiii«(r:itions, is Later— Geo. W. Coleman was the Sail radllM il wIth an anil>ltio\ to enter the name given nt the office of the con- from all stations as far - . troller of the ctirrenc currency as bookkeeper Francisco, and north as far as the senate tn «m-vesxlou to Senator Clapp of the National City Bank of Cam midIde of British Columbia. The of Minnesota. whew term will expire bridge, whose defalcation caused the young men made practically all of next year. closing of the institution. He has their instruments, and constructed fled, and his shortage more than their station unassisted. enee between Tex Rickard. Eddie wipes out the capital stock of 3160.- Grane? and Jim Griffin. 000 and the surplus and dividend One day last week the real estate, profits, amounting to 339,450, thus deals in the Rogue river valley totaled! Mrs. H. V. Johnson came up from making the bank insolvent, A re- >674.400. The next day or two 3100,-j Jqnction City this afternoon to visit reiver will be appointed. 000 more sales were reported. her mother, Mrs. Billmire. Coleman Has Skipped Boston. Mass., Feb. 13.•—George W. Coleman, bookeeper of the Na tional City Hank of Cambridge, closed today, has been absent front Cam bridge for several days. The last heard of hint he was In Kansas City. Lionel R. Webster has resigned as judge of the Multnomah county court and Thomas J. Cleeton will be ap pointed as his successor. Judge Web ster's long expected letter of resigna tion reached Governor Benson at Sa lem this morning, and shortly after came the announcement that Mr. Cleeton will be appointed. Mr. Web ster will retire from office on March 1.— Portland Journal. ■ Guard’s Gigantic Contest RED HOT With interest.Every on** is planning on assisting their favorite at the Great Final. You must hurry. r