ENE
GUARD
DAILY
Kl (iKNK. OHKtiOX, MONDAY EVKXIXC, JKl KMHKH 7. llMW.
7ELT OPENED BIG
WANE APPLE FAIR
e. 7. Pandemonium broke loose at 10:30 this
ne time, when President Roosevelt pressed the
kt Washington that flashed the signal of the open
fgreat apple show in this city. For five jninutes
t could be made with whistles, bells and human
per Spokane. It is proposed to make the great
I festival.
louis W. Hill, of the apple show, and who is also
Great Northern railroad, delivered the principal
fwelt upon the interest that was being taken in
Such fairs and exhibitions stimulate the princi
nd the influence is far reaching, he said.
NO. 8HH.
and meetings under the auspices of
"uious Horticultural societies.
The primary purpose of the exhlbl
tion, which is the first of lis kiml.
aie 10 show the value of the apple as
a wholesome food and healthful fruit,
to demonstrate its manifold uses, to
gether with the vaue of its by-products,
and to stimuato an Industrv
which nreudy means millions of dol
lars annuall, to commercial orchard
ists In America.
Premiums to the value of J35.II00
are to be awarded and thero are also
twelve prizes consisting of tracts of
Irrigated fruit lands with iierpetual
water riKhts. The largest spnla, of
regular shape, with perfect stem and
calyx and without blemish. Is to be
reproduced tn bronte, which will be
heavily plated w ith gold. Tha repro
duction will be given to th-i grower
of the perfect apple. Special prizes
will also be awarded to those devising
Improved methods of packing the.
fruit for shipment. I
NED
S AT SPOKANE
Dec. 7. Other
and fall, but the
apple will contin-
igly sway through-
ad breadth of the
Bay of glory today
pening in this city
Apple snow, lor
have been going
past. The ex
hibition-was opened by a telegraphic
signal from President Roosevelt
hJ hLBPacllf armory was at first
!??.B. lal?e enouKn ' house the
exhibition, but the exhibits were so
numerous that several temporary
structures were erected to accommo
date the overflow display. Altogeth
er some eighty thousand square feet
of floor space has been used. The ex
hibits include fruit from many parts
of the United States and Canada, and
from England, Germany, France, Ja
pan and Norway. The show will con
tinue through the entire week. Dur
ing this time there will be lectures
by heads of agricultural departments
NATIONAL BANK CLOSES
AT SPRINGFIELD, MO.
! Springfield. Mo., Dec. 7. The Nn
, tional Exchange bank, one of the
largest in Springfield, did not open
this morning. A notice was posted
; that it was closed by direction of the
controller o, the currency.
No statement has been made of lia
bilities or resources.
WIDOW OF ROBERT
1NGER0LL WINS
$100,000 SUIT
Supreme Court Awards Widow
Her Claini for Her.
Husband's Services
& ' " ;
Washington. Dec. 7 The supreme
court of t he United States hits decided
in favor of Mrs. Ingorsoll in the cane
of Mrs. EvA tngersoll, whlow of the
lnte Robert tl. lngersoll, against Jo
seph Coram -mid others, involving a
claim of $10(1.000 by Mrs. Ingersoll
on account of services of her husband
in breaking the will of the laie An
drvw J. Davis, a Montana millionaire.
A new court honse Is just betas
finished up at Baiter Cltv. From
the picture .or the building, pub
lished in the Oregonlan. It appears
very much like the Eugene eourt-
nouse.
,H. BIL1K REPRIEVED
FROM DEATH PENALTY
i
I Springfield, Dec. 7. Herman BIN
ik. who was sentenced to hang la
Chicago oh Friday next. ' us' been re-
; prleved until January IS, -rutin. Pren
Biitt. was brought to bear 'upon the
board of pardons and (he governor
; anfl the above action resulted.
Eggs are 60 cents a dozen and
butter 85 centB a roll la Portlaad.
I After a man has drnuned of Wtlng
rich and decorative tt makes hlni
peevish to have to net mp and pat on
sanimor cllhes la the winter.
Low Cash Prices Chief Attraction at Hampton's.
ThatPointtheWav
oftablc Buying
pping days are passing swiftly. We urge you to
our purchases early. Goods now on display,
t well as the practical novelties for grown-ups,
luch of the fancy for children. With the largest
Eugene, wrthjhejaj, i&ve5,rvH3h
sibTe on"dependable goods makes this the most
je and economical establishment from which to
pur purcnases.
We've Sold
Shopping Bags
But never have we had such value; as we are showing
at the present time. By a fortunate purchase direct
from an exclusive baij manufacturer we a-e 'able to
rmiubUU.Mb it
pay for the goods. You save the profit. Won t it be
worth while? Let us demonstrate. Bags at $1.25,.
worth $2.00; bags at $2.00 worth $3.50.
mm
1 I
EMBROIDERED LINENS
ihese are appropriate for the
season and moderate In prtae.
12x12 embroidered Linen Dolly,
each 75c
18x18 embroidered Linen Cen
trepiece, each 1.40
32x32 embroidered Linen Cen
trepiece, each
ROUND DOILIES AND
CENTREPIECES
6x 6 scalloped edge,
work border, each
9x 9, sculloped edge,
work border, each . . .
.xl8. scalloped edge,
dered centres, each
drawn
. . . loc
drawn
. . .
emlirol
. .I.SS
SCA?mbroidered scarfs, hemstitch
ed edges. 40
18x54. each
Centrepiece to match, , 30x30.
SHE WILL REMEMBER THIS
CHRISTMAS IF IT BRINGS :
HER A GORDON FUR
These Gordon Furs are not only
up-to-date, but they are a date
ahead, in purchasing this make
vou are assured of quullty. We
have known them ten years
Ihev are hte best. We have furs
for'1.60, or better and larger
11 ... . in each
UMBRELLAS FOR MEN OR WOMEN ARE HERE
BRIGH TAND NEW 111K.ful? No.
What could you s that wc "ld "vtv , heBt q,laly
s.rhv..a-iT(p 80,1 you
one for 60c or up to $10 or -U.
eal colors; the pattern
PRETTY WHITE APRONS s
?N t edge. each. JMc. h l c. .0e
Long wiae ai"". - -
ing.Wlth-Uailiy J - 1,00k just as well as anybody, anywhere. Any
0 ' . ..... ha a well-dressed man. Look just a , o.ounters. Clothing
?!SlZ ZtoM. Ton'U find this tm. J7o . But we have a .tore full of
Clothing, bttt tW8 store iv b - - - up to the top no-i-u
food Xmas present, either a suit for $6.80 or -
pnisning
Put a Gordon hut on your
head and you have reached
the limit of hat 80,n,?J:
Each '
If vou wear a sweater there
Is comfort In every n"''Jn":
Each 75c o
Indispensable to solid com
fort: how about one for
i-v.-i,mQ' F-ach.
unn ..
bo-a coat or a m',kl
. "O 1.. ka - very good
ir a fine
line.. Each...Mx"
Rain
Coats
Boys'
Clothing
Men's
Sox
Combination
Set
Golf
Gloves
We sell rain coats that will
. Ud rain : .h.f. h.
you want. Each. .l-to-i
the good makes of
PPof kind; suit...'... o
p.nrv sox. plain no- vol
fr'we can'so, every man
w Eugene "u.--
large: urn---. -
large
A t
urlce
consisting of r,H-
A I"" . rm b.1Td.
He can uw a K"1 Palr
Ties for
Everybody
Silk
Tecks. Kour-in-lmBd ties,
new hadii. new patterns,
new gwds. crisp and snappy.
Each a.'.c juI WW
The fine wsshxbl kl4. wllb
. . . .l.nkail lnrdi.nl!
U-,nHlorrhlPf;h Sc. 75e and
Silk
Umbrellas
Fancy
Shirts
Stetson
Hats
SIXTIETH CONGRESS
BEGINS FINAL SESSION
Washington, Dec. 7. The evor interesting spootacle of the
convening of congress today brought to tho oapitol buildinr
the usual throngs bent upon gaining admission to one house or
the other to witness the exercises. Immediately after the sen
ate was called to order at 12 o'clock by Vico President Fair
banks, and Rev. Edward Everett Halo, chaplain, opened the
session with prayer, Senator Dillingham, of Vermont, presented
the credentials of his colleague, Senator-elect Ctirrolls Page,
who was at once sworn in as a senator of the United States.
The house was called to order at noon with the usual cere
monies. After the usual committees were appointed by tho senate
to inform the president and house of their meeting that body
passed a resolution of regret on the doath of Senator Allison.
The senate adjourned at 12:15 to moot at noon tomorrow.
MAN FOUND DEAD
THOUGHT TO HAYE
BEEN MURDERED
j Body of Jacob Mathews Found
! in Deserted Cabin on
! Walker Place
I PLAINLY EVIDENT THAT
I ROBBERY OCCURRED
VICE PRESIDENT AND
JOE CANNON APPLAUDED
Washington, D. C, Dec. 7. Rea
ntors and representative!! woto earty
ou hand and lu lho corridors and on
tho floors 'Of both chambers there
wtib much, 'wod-natured bnntortng
among the victors and vanqiilitied
ht the November election.
The opsnlng of the aoMdon la tho
senate was without Incident. The
appearance It Vice-president Fair
banks was tha sirnal Tor a hearty
round of applause from both mem
bers and the itallwy. Immediately
following the prayer u"the obapluiu.
Dr. Edward EXrerett Tlale, the roll
waa called by states. KlbeftU. Cum
mins, (he snccresor of the lite Bi
ator Allison, of lwa, was 'applaud
ed wken tne osuh was taken.
But There Are No Marks on the
Body to Indicate Violence
Officers Investigating
Tho ort'nlnic nf the session In the
house was attended by scenes of
greater hctivlty than those witnessed
In tho upper branch. A round of
applaa-se syopt through the gallery
when Hpoakor Cannon appeared oa
the rostrum and rapped for order.
The following members-elect of
the liouso Immediately after tho con
clmilon nf tho roll call, took tho oath
pWMcrlhed for members of coittrresa:
(V C. Wiley, or the Bcoond district
ot Alabama; Oooree A. Barhlinrdt,
of the Thirteenth alstrlct of India
na; Albert Rataplan), of the First
iliatrlrt of IxMilslana; John V. flwa
sy, of the Recond district of Maine;
Frank K. Onornauy, of the Fourth
d 1st I rot of Malms; When W; 'Martin,
ropreaeatatle-at-largo from North
Dakota, an Ottu O. Foelker, of the
Fourth dlavrlct of Now York.
Vlce-TrHldnt-elect Bherman also
appeared tn the house end -was Rlren
an oiaUom rrrinn the ropubllran aide.
SOUTHEBN C0WWERCIAL
CONGRESS IS UNDERWAY
1 Wrliflst and Jcihn F. Wallace, of .Now
Turk, the larter aeiivuruia u.-."
add row ilt the Hay. .
DEFENSE IN UEF
TRIRLHESTS CASE
I lTw, " 1 Thn d-
jfenee tnthe Ru'brlberf trial r ed
ELEVEN KILLED
iNJOPinanH-
Twenty-six Others Are Injured
and Not Expected
to Sunrive
Ciritaanla. India. lX-c. 7. Te -ploHitm
o f a aiaitasrue at tho m Hilary
ataitra'Mday kll lenn asen and
nia.t ' ientvtx ntluirs. most ef
H TymStyle.in Every Seam,
'J.I '..Shnon? of a docuroen- nnd roiured are tiiitsros. but raosl ef
ml voa ra. ineiriaiii is ni
but ihe re will e an Investlnatlee
ninfte. At first hiihiicioii eaa
upon Hi I aallrea. wtie are oppiieeu 10
Kiil-HmIi rule una mi iiihkiiimi
finw ism atr4itd .dsisely.
mail: service im
NORTHWEST NEEDS
A wew Divisior:
Waaliltna-toe. S The report
f it flrat aasbttaitt I'ostmnat'jr-
Kuuuaal Ho ta j8tn-.asier-ener:u
'"llao rapid aTtriji Kl'the section of
country embrnwd la 1 he'sintes oi Or
,Kin. Vi' whlnKtan tl Ki ihi. and the
ler.i'fmry 01 Aiaeaa rfuutss 11 mum
Kiln It. mate a new dt 'Won of rall
aiii' r I serylre lr. thM HM-Hoh. The
t,rvlor 13 thn am tea :nied Is now
andur it lie Immmiaie auiirrriBion ni
"IVn division aneerlnnRndeat at Ban
?n iirbni. C.mi.. artao. acdnr the nre-
Mrtt.xln Im. la lime of transit, la
lalrtyrfivo hours from T"orHend,'flfty
,ini iMuirs frntn Slvnkatie aad fortrr
ilri'n txiiirs from Hcaule. Suitable
1elslitH aul horny is required ue-
. . ... i. . r. fun a ink Ml HtMl I r-
rninirtril'thst It lbe aerared."
11
miasms
II JOmM ?. ICMNMON. I
Sheriff Bown and Coroner Gordon
are Invest litut Inn tho death or
Jacob Mathews, who was found dead
Sunday afternoon In a cabin near
the Walker residence between Eu-
Kono and Sprlngflold and close to,
tho Portland, Eugene A Eastern,
railway grade. While there are no,
mark of violence on the body. It
appears that tho man waa killed end)
robbed, or ho died from some unn.
known cause and tho body waa rob,
bed afterward. It Is plainly apparent
that rubbery took place and the oftl.
con are trying to dotormlne how.
donUi came.
The body of the man waa round'
by "U N. iPtshor, a young man resid
ing In Ragene, who waa walking
along the grade ot the electric line
with a young lady. Coroner Oordon
waa at once notified. He drove out,
te the place and found the body ly
la fane down. The pockets at the.
rlollilng wore all turned wrong side,
mil. bring emptied of their eontonls.
inn ovini me coitnr nnu uun ifi,,.,
u., the 1'"UI'U' "P. i",i from a'
Bnvwal leg.
heX been" working at tha.
nSn M... C.-nUnnunty.
, Mathows arri - -
Intend 8ntrdy . rnoon.J l ar-
il ghi-ortr w u u 1 ' i wiim at
1 r.rtkr'ln-law. Mrr rson. M
'tiirlairfleld. where his daugnter n.
I WytaVi J Whether be entered
T ihio Walker place and suicided!
lnr 1','kln g JSfJun. died suddenlyjronv
u.'t. inumh n !annon raDprd
m i. ih mIIomha of Hrure-
rntatlTss, te waa luattly cheered by
! bis admirers. -
,7. i '
j
I i n
M M...1 and fiiern were 00
. ..- H.irhMi rrjui.exi.oilnutlona.
The argiiuirat for Kuel wns begun
this afternoon. It Is oi peeled the
case will au " h" l"n Wednes
day.
SWEDISH VICE CONSUL
KILLS HIMSELF
....... .mi, Tttnlirellsa: fancY
, ai nn better aoojB
made; each. . 1.00 to 30 I tooay
1-arite assortment i from
which tn select; yon can be
suited here; esrh 1 so 2J0
A 8U-tson hat 1 too well
known to need dewrlblng:
we have them to
... i ....i. iw 1 nirlHi, Kk-
inromer, the Hwedlsh vl nsul at
gt. Ixiula. suicided with prnawlr arid
today. Itecently be had some dlffl
.. ' ui. HMrlnn la the ull-
i ..r hi. country, and or-
Lry Is eupposed to have deranged til
9 n ... HWMi.h zorernment aa
IJJIUU "
been notified.
TUB WIIKAT MARKETH
AND MUFFS
bear cloth collar and muff
Astrnrhnn cnllhr and muff.
Hampton Bros
r r A vyiTIim'tte
BOYS' CLOTHING ;
If the ly need, a suit, why not
bay it fo?Xm..1VM$IO.K)
NIGHT ROBES wehs
,TernromO: . .V. K .o 2
Portland. l. 7. Wheat Is na
c hang'd.
Chlrar", lx- ""'-'!,''1"'
, 11; M.y. 1 08 i i. July.
1 Milling Mine
blurslem.
Tsooma.
srfn. vs;
ruin sr a a. rAIRBAMIeeV
The Tliw-presMrnt was at rtlo. op-,
enlng nf congress todtoy. an J Dlinsp-.
pearunce was ronndly applauds:.
heart trouble or waa mtirdereJ sVall;
conjecture.
It,rliil to llnre find M"in-
It Is reported that Jacobs drew mw.
ersl hundred dollars from a bunk rta
Portland before .inrrlnsT fr Kuxene..
but this repoit tins nor uevc proven
. fi... If t - - l.umi In
FAJN WESTERN
OREGON TOMORROW
Oregon and Whlng.oIU.. m .rue a. - - , ..
eeatera swtion, pruuaniy piw in v - ---..
" ' . ;.i.,h, .nA Tu the metroimlls and some- definite
day-
Idaho- rr In soutnern portion,
rain or snow in northern portion to
night aad Tjswday.
- - '
any Kion.wt v
I.H yt)H ..MITI.
Paso Roblee. Cal.. Dec. 7.
(lovernor-etect Cosgrove's
condition took a decidedly
unfavorable turn dering the
sight. The heart, up to the
present time is strong, but
hows some sign of weaken
IIIH inmrve-Fn --
..f.ni.uridnir this fiiMtlei' JUSV be
hud some time this evening. .
Xo Trace of Poison.
' Dr. F. M. Day examined Mathews
body l"t eventug and reported that
be could detect no traces of poison
ing. According to that, there la
probably nothing to lbe suicide the
ory. TAi're were no marks whatever
on the head or body to Indicate vio
lence and If the man was killed by
someone It must have been by some
. ii I.I. .......... I I. nalhlM
"V I IKII1BU1U a. . . .........
I Hist he could have been choked to
(deiti, yet there were no flasjer
VI nirct :n l.c rr . s i.irr.u...
Imiurst Tomorrow
' Coronur Oordon at first conclndeil
4f Ink. Although the symptoms to hold an Inquest over the body this
are not favorable for reco ! afternoon, but later decided to post-
ery, the nature of the disease 1 pone II till tomorrow morning at 10
la such that some Im Oire- I o'clock In order to give time to on-.
1 mi'Dl Is atlll possible. 1 uin ss much IiQ-mutlon as possible
'4, t'w to how the man met bis death.
! 1
1
Wrh n
'.neora mi, 't aet. wl h
club, ; red. 6.
trimming.. 2.50 anil "
WHI CASH BEATS CREDIT
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