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DAILY CAPITAL JOURNAL A'U b:,.Fr wF ASSOCIATED ' LPRESS.. DAILY. fc? i', i ,;.',' ; ,' i fe W" 4 VOL. H. SALEM, OREGON M&JTJMY, AUGUST :t, 18i. X t - -u.jei THE GOLDEN RULE OF BUSINESS, A . Ihete is There P doing a cash business tye have one rule for everybody and xnake no exceptions The New York Racket does not allow goods to be taken from the store until fully paid for If returned in the same condition as when purchased we cheerfully refund money for anything bought 01 us Doing business oh this plan we can give you better values -than other merchants New yon Racket ALABAMA ELECTIONS, Claimed by the Democratic Party. POPULISTS ALSO MAKE CLAIMS Other Notes of Political Progress , of the Day. Mo.vraoMKUY, Ala., Aug. 3. The state Democratic committee, after diligent Inquiry, estimates tlio state for Johnson, Democrat, for governor, by forty to fifty thousand majority. The Populist's committee claim the state by 25,000. In Montgomery county tho whites arc polling a full vote, having cast uhout 00 per cent of tlio voto polled. It Is stated the Re publican leaders sent word to tho negroes not to voto. Negroes who voted up to this tlmo here voted tho Democratic ticket. Gold Democrats Go. CmcAao, Aug. 3. At a meeting of the Democratic state central com mittee, the gold standard members all resigned except Ben T. Cablo and he was removed. Morrison for Bryan. W. It. Morrison, member of the Interstate commerce commission, Is quoted In tho Journal assaying that he will voto for Bryan aud free sliver, although he is not In favor of free sliver. Will Assist Jones. Chicago, Aug. 3. A Washington special to tho Journal, says: Sena tor Gorman has decided to uld Chair man Jones in conducting the Demo cratic campaign. ITo stipulated, how ever, that he will bo a silent partner, 8'vlng advice, but not being known publicly as a member or the executive committee.! N. P. Yards Sold. Seattle, Aug. 3. All the North ern Pacific Railroad lands in Wash ington, comprising ll(Uf2 sections of Patented, and an Indefinite quantity of unpatented lands, were sold at pub lic auction today. The lands wore Wd In by President Winter, for $1,705, 200. Vanderbdt Wedding. vw..yRK AuP- 3. Cornelius anderblltJr.,and Miss Grace Wll thl V.r, wattled ut noon today, at . . Von residence. The wedding was private. Children Cry for ntohar'a Catarla- one store in Salem RIVER NEWS. Steamers Iloag and Albany left for Corvallls this morning where they will tie up nnd await the fall rains or until the river shall attain a sulllclcnt stage to guarantco regular trips that shall .prollt tho company operating tho boats. Hereafter the Grey Eagle will leave Salem daily at 7 a.m. with tho ex ception of Sunday, for Mission Land ing whero she will connect with tho Altona and, after transferring pas sengers and freight will return to Sa lem. It Is thought these boats can bo operated with this schedule through out tho summer. Tho O. II. & N. Co has adopted a now schedule which was placed In operation this morning. Hereafter the Ruth will run between Salem and Portland connecting here with tho Gypsy which will run between Cor vallls and Silem. Tho rain of tho past few days has made at least a perceptible chango In tho stage of the river In that It has caused tho river to remain at a stand whlln some of tho more enthusiastic steamboat men declare the river to have risen a fraction of a foot. Baulky Uskd ui A runaway, with disastrous results, happened In King's Valley last Tuesday. A Mr. Hubbard was hauling liny from his Held to his barn, when his team took fright and ran nway. nubbard was caught In the lines nnd dragged sov eral hundred yards before ho could bo released. When pinked up ho was un conscious and a terrible sight to see. Ills ear had been torn off nnd about his head wero numerous gashes and bruises. Thetlnoofa pitchfork had passed through his foot and severe In ternal Injuries, the nature and extent of which are not known, were sus tained. He was taken to a house and medical assistance summoned, and at last accounts the patient was resting comfortably. It is believed that ho will recover. Corvallls Times. Indian News. Tho department has appointed the following educated Indians to positions at this school, for tho ensuing year: John P. Pattee, Sioux, S. D. carpenter; Joslah Red Wolf, Nez Perce, of Idaho, shoemaker Joslah George, Oncdla of Wisconsin, Industrial teacher and band master; Florence Wells, Alaska, teacher; Frederick Freeman, of Chcmawa, assistant tailor; Herbert Thornton, of Chcmawa, assistant baker. Chcm awa American. Will Fish and Hunt. Early this morning a jolly crowd of Salcmltcs left for tho Alsea country by private conveyance, whero they will hunt and fish for the next three weeks. A most enjoyable outing Is anticipated. The j party consisted of Mr. nnd Mrs. E. C. ' Patton, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. McElroy, j Mrs. Geo. Ashby, and Mlnta Guissofj Woodburn. During E. C. ration's absence Boyd Richardson will assist j II. D. Patton In the store. At Mehama. Tho families of O. II. Fay and A. F. McAtee spent part of last week at Mehama but had to return ou account of rains. The (di ver barbacue at Lyons was also put off on-account of heavy rains. SYMPATHY STRIKES More Men Out at the Brown Hoisting Work, NON-UNION MEN WORKING, Strikes and Labor Troubles Many Places, in Clkvkland. Aug. 3. The labor sit uation In this city Is'ngaln critical. a uiinored aim liny noiMininn men went to work at tho Brown Hoisting Works this morning, guarded by four companies of militia, anda-largc force of police. A big crowd or union men was prescnt,but no outbreak occurred. Tho polU-o -and soldiers kept the strlkeis moving. A sympathetic strike has threatened ever since the strike at the Brown Company's works, which began eleven weeks ngo, was In augurated this morning. Eighty seven men, employed by the Van Wagner & Williams Company, hind- ware manufacturers, laid down their tools and walked out. They said their only grievance was sympathy with the Brown Hoisting Company's men. Committees were sent other factories to notify the men that they were called out, The lender of tho Van Wagnor strikers, said they would de mand of Mayor MqKlssen that non unionists bo disarmed, and IT this wa refused, the strikers would arm them selves and compel the non-unionists to give up their weapons by force, If necessary. MKN AKMINU. A startling piece of news in conuec tlou with tho Brown strike, which comes from an apparently reliable source.ls to the cITcetthat the strikers arc arming themselves and drilling. It was yesterday that 40 of tho striker. had organized a company last Satur day, elected a captain and purchased revolvers. The company drilled Sat urday evening, and" It was announced that the purpose of the men was to avenge tho death of the two who wero shot at different times In conlllcls Iw- tween union aud non-union men. James O'Connell, the head of tho machinists' union, who was here In charge of thostrlke,and who helped to bring about tho settlement under which tho men returned to work,camo back to Cleveland today, Ho was very much chagrined to learn that tho men had struck a second time. Ho said that he believed the company had en tered into the agreement with the men In goodfatth,and ho was satisfied tho company Intended to II vo un to Its agreement in every respect. Four companies of militia wero on duty at tho works last night, and a largo forcoof police will bo on hand In tho morning to provent trouble when tho non-union men go to work. Mines Shut Down, Bessemeh, Mich. Aug. 3 The Tildcn mlno closed down both day and night shifts of No. 0 shaft. This completes the shutdown of the Rock efeller mines In this city. Nos. 0, 7, 8, 1) nnd 10 shafts now employ just enough men to keep the mines clear of water. In a largo number or mines the pumps have been taken out, and the mines allowed to fill with water. Geogeblu rango miners are practically all shut down at Hurley, Iron wood Bessemer and Wakefield. There aro less tlinn 1000 men at work on the range, whero at one time over 8000 men were employed. It Is certain that a few monthsor idleness will find hundreds of families destitute. Tho several companies have allpwcd their employes all unoccupied lands for use us "Plngreo farms," but the urmy worms have destroyed the last hope of the miners of having even vegetables to keep body and soul together tho coming winter. . The poor fund is ex hausted, and there are u large iiumbej of outstanding ( ordeis. The Idle miners and their families are there fore facing starvation. ' Striking Tailors. Nrv Yohic, Aug.'.'!. The striking hillors held an enthusiastic meeting at tho Windsor tjieater. Among the speakers were Meyer Schoenflold and Joseph Baroness. At tho headquarters of the coutrac 'tors, Leader 'Benjamin Diicscn said that most of the ihops would be open Monday niornlngr Ho Insisted that tho majority of tile strikers would re turn to work during tho week. He also announced that many warrants would be Issued tomorrow for tho ar rest or strikers who he claimed, have indulged In rioting. Seven or eight or the contractors ;nnd their friends, it Is assured, have Mwon assaulted bv the strikers and feared. additional trouble is Will Sustain Their Rate. Pittsuuuu, Aug. 3. The coal miners' olllelnls arc going to make a determined effort to sustain tho 70 cent rato for mining, and, with that end In view, will establish a camp In tho vicinity of the Boone, Allison and Entcrprlso mines, near Catimmshurg, this week. Between 1500 nnd 2000 miners In this district are now Idlo on account of tho reductions, and COO more aro expected to quit work with in the next few days. A reduction has been ordorcd atitho mines named, and tho officials wjll endeavor to In duce the miners to Join the movement to sustain tho vote., s A Ten Per Cent Reduction. Bkllefonte, Pa. Aug. 2. An or der has been Issued at the Valentino Company's works that, commencing August 1, n 10 per cent reduction of wages would bo effective. Over WX) men are affected by the reduction. A Heavy Failure, BosTON.Aug. 3. The wool commis sion Hrmjif., V. D.KjtyuujndJJompany made an assignment for the benefit of Its creditors today. Joseph W.Spauld lug Is assignee. Liabilities aro placed at $240,000. No statoment of, assets has been given out. The failure Is at tributed to poor condition of wool market. Horses Hurt. Indianapolis, Aug. 3.-'J ho wreck this morning nt Korth Indianapolis, on tho Big Four road caused a parlor car for horses, containing tho string belonging to J. 1 Bush, of Loulsvlllo and upset. Every horso was wj much Injured, Its thought none will ever race again. Tho value of tho horses uro $00,000. Two Astorians Dead, Abtohia, Or , Aug. 3. At a lire In tho Anchor saloon last night Prof. Navoul, the well known musician, was smothered to death. Captain Al. Harris, of tho FortCanby life saving fifntu I In1 In c. utirlif TTn frlc lm1 ; saved iiioio lives than any other man on tho coast tho past few years. I I Horse Racing, , .1. J. Botlgor left for Vancouver j this afternoon to attend tlio horse races to bo held there on the 7th ami ' 8th Inst when a number of his horses will participate In tho events. Im ported Dominion and "Black Alder" were shipped on the Ilutli this mom- lng to Portland whero they were. Joined by "Dottle Reed" and "Bon Bonier" and taken to Vancouver. Stock Puuciiahkd. Tho drug stock of F. A. Legg, who recently made un assignment, was today purchased by Stclner&Co.of tho Bed Front ituh store. Tlio goods wero today re moved from the old store on street, to tho Bed Front. Stat0 ' Nkw Suit. Petition was today iiled In department No 2 circuit court In which Gilbert & Patterson claim of Cecelia E. Watson and Alice B. Friz- zell 800 with Interests and costs, and asks execution under mortgnge. Bad Nf,wh. -Deputy County Clerk F.A.Turner has Just received word of the death of his brother, Dr, E, L. Turner, at Washington Springs, South Dakota. Children Cry for Fitohar's Castoria! ' What Is Bimetallism? The Par amount Issue in This Presidential Campaign. HARD QUESTIONS FOR GOLDITES, Being Asked on the Streets and Housetops, What Isblnictullsm? The gold standard platform favors commercial nations. Ask the advocates of the gold standard u bimetallism Is, ind,why It would be desirable under any circumstances. If bimetallism Is a good thing with tho'consent of England, why Is It rot a good thing without? lVhy not ask England's content would l)o Just as reasonable. If we surrender tho right "to colli given by the constitution exclusively to the American congress, will wo not next bo Invited to ask an Intermit loual conference beforo we can amend our revenue laws? Bimetallism Involves the RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLE to dig their own wealth out with their own hands and create thclrown prosperity Instead of saying to tho wholo world they are dependent upon some forolgn power. Bi metallism Is true Americanism. Tho battle for bimetallism must bo fought agalsut the organized wealth of tho country. The official classes, tho banks, tho big corporations, tho trusts, tho syndicates aro arrayed In solid phalanx. Tho people have tho votes, but they must bo educated to the gravity of tholssuo. Their homes aro being flooded with gold standard literature. All tho big newspapers aud many of the small ones aro paid to advocato tho gold standard. All thoofllclal patronage ot both tho Democratic and Republican parties will be UBcd to establish forever "tho 'present gold standard," under which labor is Idle, products urc worthless, property Is without value, and gold alone is appreciating. Thu Jouiinal Is the only Dally opposes tho gold standard. Tho latest nows In tho-groiggjattle-foMho restunitlriif or silver Is con tallied In theso columns. .. m Daily 25 cents a month. Weekly l a year. ' See prospectus clsowhcre. Help us to put a copy of Tin: Daily or Weekly Into every homo In Oregon. JOURNAL "X" HAYS. Directed Upon Persons and Things by the Oood Matured Man. What hai become of that calliope? Hundreds of men talked politics on Salem's stieets Saturday. Salem is rebuilding tier street car tracks, a feat that few cities can boast of. Prcit. Harry Miller's string of trotters will no doubt lower their records now. Tlio Cleveland olllcc holders and tho Republican oMcc-bcckors aro 10 to 1 for the single standard. A single gold standard bridge blU(jr wilt, a business partner of Jo simcm, ought to mako a slick col- jej50 preHiicrlt The olllce-holdlng class In Oregon, regardless of party almost, aro for tho gold standard. As Christ said on tho I cress: "Lord forglvo them, for they know not what they do." ,,,,, Iw ,,. ,.,.,,,. llllH , .,w -.-.. ...-,. ...' ...... .... ...,..- , loudly upon Its readers to "maku Des i Moines a homo market," aud then nul lifies It by nuking them to voto for a policy that allows monopolists to pre vent making Des Moines a home ,.,.. 1 H'Iia HlHtiirir' u'lwt m ivnrrtiul about S. T, Johnfcou's letter, Is the same kind of a "laborer" as Johnson. Ho draws a "fixed salary" himself, and has nothing In common with a true laboring man. By tho way.that letter had been ably answered buroro "laborer" got Into print. The following is taken from an editorial In the Salem Statesman Sunday under the head "What the Pops Ate Llko:" "The Popullbti are known hero as the folks who aro tij ng to gethoiiiQthlng for nothing." But so far very fowof them have been so enterprising as to have their houses, painted wlthout'paylng therefor. Investigated .From the bimetallism by consent of the leading , . to maintain a protective tarllT? It money and regulate tho value thereof," Associated Press paper In Oregon that At the Asylum. From tho report or tho insane asylum for tho mouth or.. Inly tho fol lowing statistics aro taken: No. of patients June 30th i,(HI8 No. recel ved J uly xi No. leturned escapes I Total .., No. discharged., No. died .. .. No. eloped , 1,107 1 I) I Total Patients' remaining' July JlYsV. '.'.'. 1,070 Av. No. patlcutsdaliy 1,053 12-31 Foil Hoi Pjokino. At a meeting of hop growers representing ail acres, held at Iiidependenco Saturday It was decided to pay but 25 cents per 0 bushel boxes this season. It Is re ported that tho Buttovllle-Aurora dis trict will pay tho same prlco and It Is likely -25 cents per box will bo the 37 uniform prlco thin M-awui. Joint Mkrtino.-TIio Jtinlornud Senior Endeavor sjciollos last evon. lug held a joint meeting at which time several exorslses wore given by members or tho Junior soclolles. The choir rendered an anthem very acceptably ami It was a very hiicccas fill and enjoyable meeting. Eugoiiu Guard. -Mr. U. B. Bouncy, lecoutly of Salem, has his new soda works plant lu position In thu Hale low and will begin, bottling soon. Mr. Boniiey's family havo arrived aud they havo taken up their residence In thuMcCnrmack house corner tf Sixth aud Charlieltou streeta. Many Tiiinuh.'1 hero aro numer ous things In tho reed lino that you don't think of every day, but you can always rust assured that Brewster & Whlto. at 01 Court street, have them at tho lowest prices. Highest of all in Leavening Power. Latest U. S. Gov't Report. RSIfcwder AB0)LUTE)LY PORE THE SPANIARDS HGHT Severe Battle With Cubans. the i SPAIN JAY. BUY SOME .SHIPS. Several Serious' FightsMif'Syr'a Bloodthirsty Turks, Havana. Aug. 3.Cnlniicl Ma nit o has had a batllo with a numerous band or Gurola's follwers on the heights of San 'Miguel, In Mntnnzas. The Insurgents' retreated to Pala, whero their Trout was nUnvkcd by Colonel G'ahallus. Arter two hours' lire, thb Insurgents abandoned their position and retired, catrylng away numerous killed and wounded. Thoy loft 10 killed ou tho Held. The troops lost 3 killed and 13 wounded. Twelvo longshoremen were arrested on board tho steamer Mascottc, sus pected of being Implicated lu tho car rying of correspondents to tho Inaur gonts from tho United States. Upon Investigation they wero found to lo Innocent, and wore set at; liberty yis terd.iy. Tho Insurgents have dynamited and destroyed tho Iron bridge ncarMorcIa, Matanzas province. Tho band of Joso Sor.a lias burned tho houses and demolished the plantation of San Francisco, by which 700 people aro left hoinoless. Tho houses and plantat Ions of Murla Villa , at tho colony of Lucia, havo also bcon destroyed, leaving numerous other fnmlllcs homeless, Tho threat, was made to them that they would bo killed with the maoheto If they did not go to tho village of Buldrondon In Matanzas, or return to their farms. It Is now reported that at tho tlmo tho Insurgent Geuorgal Juan Bruno Zaynu was killed, there was kilted by his side Carlos Miiolas Sollclo and several youth, the sons of well-known Havana families, it Is snld that a man named Dubouchot, formerly u ruiKirter ror La Discussion, was also killed. Yellow fover Is on tlio Increnso at Siigua, and In tho last three days a largo number or cases havo entered tho hospital. Manyof tho natives aro being attacked with the disease. Madihd, A uk. a. -Tho shipbuilders at dona, with whom tho Spanish gov ernment has been uegotatliig fort lo purchase of twalronclads,havo finally declined to sell to Spain the criislor Garibaldi, on tho ground that Argen Una has a prior right. Admiral Iler anger, the minister or marine, will In conscqticnco send a commission of na val olllcers to Glasgow to negotlato for the purchase of two Ironclads. ; i Tax Statistics. Ex-Sheriff John ! Knight uiado his final transfer of tax money to County Treasurer Brown Saturday. It amounted to $5,352.10 which makes tlio grand total of 9121, 250.37 tax money collected by Mr. Knight. This leaves a delinquent tax list amounting to $12,021.03. Misses JohSio Mllloy and Pearl Buay of Albany, while In bathing, suddenly stepped olT u shelf Into deep water. They were sinking and getting Into deeper water all tlio. time, when Hay Laportu camu to their rescuo, hut nearly drowned, lu his olforts to save them. E. A. Bloom, who heard tho screams, camo to the assistance of tho three lu tho nick of tlmo to savoalj. Tho editor of tho YumlilH Inde pendent has been to tho top of Mt. Hood, and says, us a summer outing, there Is no pluco In Oregon whero a more glorious outing can bo had.