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ENE DAILY' GUARD
KKiKM-:, OltKtiOX, FKIDAV KVEXIXG, KEI1RCAHY 28, 1U(M
NO. sis
pPT TO ASSASINATE j
SHAH OF PERSIA FAILS
0. R & N. PAYS
OVER EIGHT MILLIONS
IN DIVIDENDS
his wife, set fire to his house and
blew out his own brains at Floris
sant, Colo., today. His wife may re
cover.' Insanity was the cause of his
act.
Feb. !8--An attempt
M1""'- .... , assassinate the!
P ..-h,,rt. Three guards .
re killed.
K was proceeds to aj
P ... ,.-n when two bombs,
Mtonu - f a house.
ll Ixled in the air and the other,
taflM ... .nmnblle. kilim?;
:;l " '!.,.!,, the chaf-:
ii shattering - hT"-
aken the precaution to send
,d btniself riding in a carriage,
ifihah hurried te a nearby
" ?,er. " r rm i ;h the i
,-eD tne uuuc ----
nere thrown was searched,
,o uresis c' i
i rVGIXKKH i J0"n A- Jetrrey, or Portland, lins
hi ii 1 .Alii i " . .....--.. - . " ........ i
j the office of congressman from the
rondo Springs.. Feb. 28. Ed-' wa district ou the Democratic
ranroau eu6'ucc,i "uul "i-ii
OFFICIAL FOHKCAST
FOIl XOKTIIWKST
Portland, Or., Feb. 28.
Western Oregon and Western
Washington Rain or snow
tonight and Saturday; colder,
northeasterly winds.
Eastern Oregon, Eastern
Washington and Idaho Italn
or snow tonight and Satur-
day; colder.
I; price
F
New York. Feb. 2S. An
extra dividend of t'i a share
on preferred stock, calling for
the disbursement of $S,25u,-
000, was declared by the Or-
egon Railroad and Navigation
Company today. Of the com-
pany's $1 1.000.000 of prefer-
red stock the I'nion Pacific
and its auxiliaries own $10,-
993.990. I'nion Pacific and
auxiliaries also practically
own all the Oregon Railroad
and Navigation Company's
'-M,000,000 of common
stock.
I-.IIISOX'S COXDITIOX
is ofitk si'.niors
New York. Feb. 2S. Thomas A.
Edison silent a comfortable night.
His condition is serious, but he Is in
no immediate danger.
Chicago Wlicul Market.
CM'-apv.. Feb. 2S. May, 98; July,
92 5-8; September, 89 3-4.
MUTUAL COMPANY
j REDUCES! RATES
! Tacoma,' Feb. 2?.- ?"he second
day's session of the convention of the
j Western Retail 'Lnumbermen's As
jsoclatlon opened toddy with a meet
' Ing of the Lumbermen's Mutual Asso
ciation, a co-operative tire Insurance
'company, consisting of members ol
the Association. President Milliard,
of Tckoa, Washington, reported tlu
association In a prosperous cjndliloi
and Btated that the cost of fire In
surance to members had been re
duced from 15 to 02 per cent duriiu
; the four years of Its existence, an'
i that it was now furnishing insuraiK''
', for about 50 per cent less than tin
; rates of the old line confpiinles.
! F. 11. Hlllkird was re-elected presi
dent; .1. C. Weeter, of Poi!ate!U:. vici
president; A. L. Porter, of Spokane,
secretary and treasurer,
j The first prize of $00 for the ,best
essay on "A Modern Retail Lumher
t Yard" was awarded to Hiram Jensen,
'of Colliston, Utah; second prize, $40,
to J. F. Hertzler, of Woodburn, Or.
HORACE M'KINLEY
IS DELIGHTED OVER
ESCAPE FROM M'NEILS
SEVERAL HIGH
RAILROAD OFFICIALS
ARE HERE TODAY
ourtex, .vr.vu'nnAY axi kosch.
-KK IX Fl'fiKXK I.OOKI.MJ AV-
RAJAH SILK THE YARD- 75c
(Spring Wash Fabrics
The most dainty creations that are produced by the genius of
master designers are brought out to perfection in wash fabrics
:')r W omen s adornment. We are showing execel lent examples ot this work ot
& in the large aisortment of Wash Dress Goods for spring. Will you make ar-.
bgements to inspect the magnificent assortment. It is the largest south of
rtlaud. Noticeable m the collection and particularly desirable is the
1LR.OSE BATISTE A sheer fabric with dots and floral designs, on
I dark and light grouncl', the yard
ROSSETTA FACONE--A fabnc'rele
figures and a mercerized stripe of white, the yard
SATIN L1SSEA soft fine material of sol-id colqrs, with narrow silk
stripe, all colors, the yard
New
s..
14c
25c
35c
About tvhlch so nnu-.u is, .,.i.J. n, must
be seen to be appreciated and no
description can do It Justine. It
may be seen here only, V
each WiSM to .ST. 0(1
Spring Underwear
These warm days suggest a chang? In the Un
derwear. We are ready, are you?
SLKKYKLFSS VKST
We have a Swiss ribbed sleeveless Vest for. . . .10c
I,OX! KLF.KVK VKST ,
Swiss ribbed, shaped body, pure v:i!:e. fierfect fit
ling, each -"'
Spring Skirts
The time of year when the extra Skirt Is needed,
and must be had. Ours are of Panama in plain
colors. Others In checks, stripes and mixed col
ors suitable lor spring wear; priced very inod-
Sach '1 $6 to $15
Spring Jackets
Just In by express. They have the newness In
style and desirable colors: plain colors and
.'..$8.50 to $12.50
Portland. Feb. 28. Horace O. Me
Klnley, convicted of land frauds, was
today sentenced to two years In the
county jail and to pay a line of $7,
11)0. Mc Kin ley's Joy, when he realized
hat he was not to be sent to Mc
Neil's Island, was wry ureal, and
to threw his hat In the all' and save
ithor evidences of delight.
McKlnley's many friends In Ku-
tkk ni:;iNMN(i
WOHK
ok ii:i-it
Kcne are pleased to learn that he will
not have to go to the I'niied Stales ;
prison at McNeil's Island. The an-1
,nouucetnent of his comparatively I
M'Mit sentence was received with con-J AXAtiKlt O'llltlFX SAYS XF.Xl
sitteratiio Interest here, as he carried
on some of his laud operations
Kugonc.
The editor of an Knslerii paper I
apologizes for the mistake I'M of hi- '
printer who placed the caption ".Mis-1
ery l.ove-i I'ompaiiy" over the iri
iiouiicciiieut of the marriage of mi
editor anil n sehonl leaclier.
HOST BEAUTIFUL
PRINCESS MARRIES
BULGARIA'S PRINCE
Coburg. Feb. 2S. Prince Ferdi
nand, of Bulgaria, and Kleouore Car
oline Casparlne Louise, Princess of
itouss, were married, today. The
LEADER OF
FORTY THIEVES.
SHOT TO DEATH
PUIXCF FF.ItmXAXU
bride has the acknowledged distinc
tion of being the hundsomusl crown
princess In LHurope.
FOWLER BILL IS
FAVORABLY REPORTED
Washington, Feb. 28.
The house committee on
banking and currency today
voted to report lavornbly on
f- the Fowler currency bill.
t 4 4 -l'
Xew York. Feb. 28. In a desper
ate buttle with four men who at
tempted to rob him In his' saloon on
Fast Twenty-fourth street early to
day, Thomas Craven shot one of the
robbers dead and put the others to
flight. Then, in a panic, fearing the
Killing wouiu meuii u long term ot i
Imprisonment, Craven hid I ho body j
in inu iiitiiway oiusuie oi me saloon.
He was taken into custody an hour
later, and first denied the killing, but
finally made a full confession. Three
of the robbers are also under arrest.
The man killed was known ns
"Scar" Hellly, and is believed to have
been a lender of a gang known us
the "Forty Thieves."
iii i i:i:ii u ii.i, siok itF(iixxi.;
OF A( TI'Ali COXSTlU'CTtOX HIP
lUll.lllMJ TAKKX AISOIT
( itv iiv m VNAta it iiai:tk; ov
OM.MFIiCI.M, fl.l'lt
J. P. O'llrlen, general inaiiaKcr of
the lliirrliniiii lines In the Northwest.
William .McMnrrny. general iiasHen
' ger aKjent, and (1. W. lloschke, rliief
engineer, were In the city today, hav
ing arrived this morning in Siiikt
i iiitendent Fields' car, "California.
: They came here for the puntosc of
! looking after the beginning of (he
I work of erecting the new passenger
I depot here. Mr. O'llrlen, when p
j preached by a Guard reporter this
forenoon, said:
I "Our contractor Is now here ready
to begin work on tile depot, a part
of the materials are already on ttM
NORTHERN PACIFIC '
COMPLIES WITH LAW
St. Paul, Feb. 2 8. Tiler s
""Will be tto reduction In t lit
salaries of Northern Pacific.
telegraphers. The Northern
Pacific will comply with tho
federal nine-hour law, but
the operators will work nine
hours and will not bo allowed
the mea! hour.
BRADLEY WINS
SENATORSHIP WITH
DEMOCRATIC VOTES
i
" taiiore 1 silks. There is nothing
ae charming fjr a summer gown
!'!0 those. We invite your inspec
t. They come in tan, green
W bin? wlta pretty figures
T'"e M'lMn IjSt.l.OO
ilet
Nets.
".mat'h ti,lk,lI of material for net
"S,s' br"'. navy, blaA, Cop
!ifcSa and white;
' " T.-c to 9 1. no
:igured
'let Nets..
'5l Wr" nf,t lth small dots
design,; suitable for
J M Vaists.
fa iM) to a.,-
Child
ren's
Looking
You'll look Hie pros
perity if we can get you
to wear our
Hart,
Schatfncr &
Marx
Clothes
Such clothes increase
your business value to
yourself and your asso
ciates. They increase your
self respect, too. You'll
find that the knowledge
that your'e wearing all
wool when your lriends
are wearing part cotton
will be worth something
to you.
If we get these clothes
on you we will be doing
you a favor
A Suit will cost $ 1 8,
or if you want a better
one you pay $20 or
$30.
rosperous
The Little
Things You
Need
Stock of white pi'iuff wifli pink or
hluo fnds; -oari liTtv
Collar and
Cuff Sets..
Heavy linen, fiti omlirniiii'ry and
lare rollnrH nnd ruff.--.
Tho st ."r lo $l.."0
New
Veilings..
All colors net vlilng with large
medium and snuti! dots;
The yard -"' anil IOc
Washington, Feb. 1!X. The house
todav. under a siieclnl rule.
restored lo the army bill the provis
ion for the increase of piiy'of enlisted
men and non-coninilKsloncd officers.
The provision prohibiting the pri
vate employment of army bands In
competition wllh local civilian musi
cians was r stored to Mm army bill.
Auto
Veils..
e..
nith "tree climli-
1ay are stout.
l.-.c
r
Hampton Bros.
Where Cash Bca'S Crcd'. c
Ai.u.wv a.i n:iu. i-tox
.MAY (.11 111 II IIIMiS
Washington, Feb. 21. Senator
Fulton today appeared before
the couiuilitec on public buildings In
behalf of bis '-"-l ins bills "rovh"""
for public buildings at various Ore
gon cities. The committee practi
cally assured hi nil hat It would fa
vorably report two bills one fur
I I t'eiMlleion iinu one lor mimny.
! There will be no general puiiii"
i building bill, but ir Mr. Fulton can
j have these' Individual bills linie"!
through the! Hcmtlc they can be mud"
: riders to s :tue upily bill "
not be subjected to a point of order.
Frankfort, Ky., Feb. 2H.- (
Kx-(lnvoruor llrndley ( Itep. )
4- was loday elected senator, re-
celvlng li-l voles, l-'our Di-nio-
.crais voted for llrndley.
Wild scenes followed the
niiiiounceuieiit of election, (lie
lieinoernts demanding a re-
t n pit u lot iun of the vote. Th'
deadlock cuus-d by the re-
IllHill of scvernl llelllocrnls to
Vot Tor (lovernor Itecklllilll,
the caucus nominee, had
deadlocked both houses since
the beginning of the session.
HARRIETT 3TANTON' BLATCH.
Woman sulTrnglst who filed a JVw
York hotel company because she vrnn
not allowed to dine In the roof gnnfen
without an escort.
MUST NAME NEW
MAN FOR POSITION
Kround and ntoru are from (tin up from
I'orMand at ))(. I think next wook
will sue tlu' beginning of artunl work
on (ho building, and It will Iki iuhii
ed to completion."
Th! threp railroad orficials won)
taken In hand by Manam llrato(f
(lie Cbmmerruiil Club, auiu &tur
liny had break failed and wore hIiohii
about the illy and in trod need tn
many of the eitleiiH whom tho had'
never met before. They ntnewett ac
iiiainlane(.' with ii nimiber wlnii llwy
had met on wvernl diffeiiMit
wioti.H In an idi'lelal or wo
eful rapaeliy. They weru tn
keu Into many oT t i i - ? liUMfnss
hoiisi.-(, prlii'-Ipul anxniK thont bein
lOnton'H art titori, whleh thy udnihtMl
greatly, and said th" plaeo wutibf hi
a rredit to a much larj.:nr city. They
were also taken lo the Commercial
jClub, wljere a few pleasant momenta,
wern spent.
All color heu.ritltrhff ed"n; 2 3-4
yard lont;
earh tl.HX
liliio and hi own veil-, h"intli hed
iTids; one ;-r'l by thru vd.
b.nct vt h ..0
PROSPERITY IS
EVIDENCED BY
LIBERAL, BUYING
Chban". Keb. 27. The arriviil of
throiiKH of retail buyer In ChbaKo
ha made optitniHtn the rulliiK note
In the wholesale dUlrlct. Tho In
flux of tnerehanifl from rltle nnd
Htnall towiiH throuwhout the Went,
which Muvted early thin week, prom-
Ihch t ) exieed thai of hiHt year, when
thouK.inds of buyen; wero brought
by excursion-. Kale iiumaKerH In va
rious line of jobbliiK ntiU today that
the number of buyer I lnrn'r now
than for the rncreHpmidiiiK time in
I fni.T. (tplnion wan freely expreKm'(
t t ;.v rh;it fh biilneirt of the roun
ty i r'Ui Iiv r'-furnlni; to its normal
. .el. and f h view HciMiilnnly N
d tii- r-';iil mT( luinl. wli"
j'klii or-; 1 1 -;t t Inn f'r lr;nie nf
i "i ; y .jnn" iluriim t fi
WarthliiKton, Feb. 2 7.--"Wan'eil,
an experienced and callable man to
(III the office of dinlrlci attorney of
Oregon; one who can pawi miiHler.
Corporation attorney and counsel
for land fraud defendanlH need not
apply."
i .i Ik plac:ird 1i;ih tmaiu b en huni;
on i lie ndmlulstraliou floor knob and
the Oregon deb-Katlon will once mure
uiifb-rtake lo pick a man wlro can re
lieve W. C. MrUtol.
ItbjectlmiH to Cleeti H.
Senator Kulnni culled at I lie White
Hoove i h is morniui; to pr yent C. A.
Jolm-t. of Maker City, and tiie pr".sl-
,dent Informed him that he could not
j nee hi wuy clear to appoint Thoman
.1. Cleetou. IIIh objecilon ti Mr. CI
I ton, he naid, wiih nol on permuial
ground; there wiih nothing wliatno
jevr iiKHlitHt his character, but Mr.
jCleeton'rt iatl prlltlcal acllvltleH
made It iniwlne lu the tnlnd of th"
i prenldent and nltorney-netieral to
Klve him the dlntrlcl-nttorneyxhlp.
'The president awki'd Mr. Pulton to In-
form tho delegation that he wool. I
lite 'it ha vi iiiiiillier name Kent in.
: Mr. Kulton did ho thl afternoon, and
jwlihm a tliiv or two the dHen'it bn
', will meet nnd etir;ivor to iiui e utn
Honif new n;iTi f tr ihl- apooint rni-'it .
No Iin .tnijetiieRt :im ! t;"M1 f'll! !'.
, howivr. The e Ullllie p;ellt 'I,
it in iinrb r,;!innl, hiii-t be tl:;i' of no:n.
Mtu' :a "f tiof rntiHidf red fur the
; place. a
BANK VAULT , '
WAS BLOWN OPEN
fit, flood, Miiln., I'eb. 2. Tim
viiiiII. of Hie Firm Htnle Hank ot
Clear Lake, lib mil' k from here, via
blown open IiikI iiIkIU. The rrark
men secured $:ii)IHi and niadu their
escape on a hand car.
ALIO REPUDIATES
BOLD COHFESSION
OF ANARCHY
Denver, Fell. XS. Alio, tio utaypr
of Father l.eo, after conferrliiK will
Robert II, Wlddecoinlte, his ronniM!
Hinminted by the court to rxirnfurt
Alio' defend, today reunlluted htsi
original Klatement and all htrt otlwr
COIIICftlOllri.
"I didn't kill the priest ho fell
detid. I am a Catholic and had pidh
to tho church to pray. 1 did not m
then? to fecijlvn the ttncrnmi'Mf.
While I was praying the pilevt ruiiHf
alotiK and put I lie .k ratnent Iti my
mouth. It Is .iL-ainst the rub-s of tth
C;t ho; ie cinrrt ti to I like tho hos.?,
wit'tou! I.avhr; b mi' io runfi-b'ti.
-' I -i 1 I: on:. Th.- mvM fell ban't
end I !i';i;il ei rlmdy jootpim; ,k I,
'"In.; hi s'icn:v' (i Ltr to me, ia
Ir. , I Mid r. n cut."