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CAPITAL JOURNAL jJLXj X SALEM, OREGON, THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 1904. NO. 19K. Is kitts ' IMS IN ARIZONA tie up all Trains Gkti Washed Out and Fierce Elec- fcrie. Storms Demoralize Busi ness in Southwest "tog daily. -HI be fir 5an Bernardino, Cal Aug. 25. The ilBt lines offine Santa -Fe railroad - nS Sklidj tIedi,up jniteiy by washouts, e v2 Mttjjj tlxo.' fitorO) still raging today, II ag M th flercoBelectrlc disturbances. iree iaoverad8 were held at Bars- petKraed hero by a detour era Pacific. Balls of tho steel rails for t the roadbed Is swept Fo officials say that arj i and tfr low. w uiuh ortaliMira mvrmmk lies jwrtH traffic in Arizona cannot be resumed before Saturday. Many trains are held at Needles. The repairs made on Wednesday have been destroyed. Tho Knights Templar are not expect ed before Sunday. Needles is shut off from tho west, and all trains arriv ing since Sunday are still there, as the cloudburst Sunday tore up miles of the track. Tho Knights Templar trains are tied up In East Arizona by washouts. ack sm W MRS. NEEDHAM ifinHnrJii mB8k' y.tsgoyeninte)r )MAeeMeBXnjBQA XJ iT T. JT QMfliiH JiClawirfD Needham died at the fam- .on North Cottage street, from a complication of I Glj years. ioty Needham' was born near Jerry Simpson Democrat. Santa Fe, N. M., Aug. 25. "Jerry" Simpson, who has been busy mak ing money since he emigrated here from Kansas several years ago, now feels a longing to re-enter the field of politics. Mr. Simpson aspires to become the , territorial delegate in congress and his name will be pre sented for nomination at the Demo cratic territorial convention In ses sion today. He has a considerable following among the party leaders and his nomination is among tho possibilities. His principal opponent uu ucn - - SffeftoSHftlarion county. OreKon. ,s ueorge n Money' 0I " veBas upreiMiWvemberJ14, 1853, and was married C. Needham, September 25. survives her. They made me on a farm south of this have always spent a happy Kosporouk life. Besides her Bhe leaves four children, Needham, of this city; Orris Winifred Needham, who reside Salem, and a daughter, Miss f Salem, four years ago Mr. Needham lected county commissioner, ) removed his family to Salem, they have resided ever since. ham was a woman of lovely i MMMacter, and was sincerely loved. m EI'a3 h,ghlr Prized as a neighbor Wf JV friend In their neighborhood. gThoy had Just returned from a visit to Belknap- Springs, and, although she twos not feeling well, no thought of faangcrcamo to tho family, when last ovenlngjffho grew worse and passed lawayynK, Theffuneral will be held tomorrow froHftathaihome, across the bridge on street, and' Uie . iTSmxivmrm 72ho' ttyrjhon jPWPrfc- SESYn Lose Many Men. Chefoo, Aug. 25. From Russian sources it Is reported hero that the Japanese attempt to capture Fort No. 1 at Port Arthur om August 2 and 22 cost them 10,000 in killed and wounded. The attack on. Fort Fltz-. shan resulted in a loss of 3000. The Japanese are hiring laborers for' ser vices on Liao Tung peninsula. It is reported that the besieging army are obtaining their provisions through Wei Hai Wei. Mississippi Populists. Jackson, Miss., Aug. 2G. Delegates from various parts of tho state as sembled in convention hero today in an effort to revive tho Populist party In Mississippi by naming electors and choosing a new state executive com mittee. Thomas El Watson, the Pop ulist nominee for President, addressed the delegates this afternoon in the hall of the house of representatives. RUSSIANS COMMENCE . .MOVEMENT General Kuropatkm Notifies St. Petersburg That He Will Act FIERCE BATTLE IN PORTLAND HARBOR Chinese Crew of a Pacific Cover the Docks With Their Liner if, Will Attempt to Crush $he Northern Japanese Army and Relieve Jrort Arthur j H St. Petersburg, Aug. 25. A tele gram received today from General Kuropatkin, dated at Liao Yang, states that he will now begin an of fensive movement against the Japanese. Torpedo Boat Sinks. Toklo, Aug. 25. Two Russian tor pedo boat destroyers struck mines at the entrance of Port Arthur last ev ening. The larger ono of tho de stroyers, a four-funneled one, was sunk. The names of the vessels and the number of lives lost are unknown. In tho entire valley of tho Lunho riv er. ? Wore Not Talkative. Oyster Bay, Aug. 25. Chairman Cortolyou and ex-Secretary Root left hero at 11:15 this morning. Both re fused to discuss matters pertaining to their interview with President Roosevelt. : M DN Burning OH Succesusfujly. The Salem Woolen Mills have been burning oil all this week, and have ser- used no other fuol but crude oil. Man W. S. ager Thomas Kay says It is a perfect but cannot tell on such a Btratffli will bo had in the Odd Fel- short trial whether It is a measure of cemetery. economy or not. NortHfCJMago vicesRFfiPbe conducted by Rev Gordonjlpf tho Leslie M. E. church, success, THEY'RE HERE :w Fall Dress Goods By 're marked on the spot cash basic, aortment this Beacon. You'll find all the newest ideas in Mt 1 m Suiting, Ruritania Suiting, Romania Suiting, Tailor ig, Paquin Cloth, Eoliene, Broadcloth, Crystal Broadcloth, lir Chrystaline, Waterproofed Serges, Waterproof Cov- For Rain Coats. It turns vyates like rubber. Scotch ting, Persian Waisting, a novelty you'll like when you Ik. Nubalbatross, and a full assortment of Staple Dress is and Waistings. Use the NEW IDEA DRESS PATTERNS and make your own seam allowance. often saves a half yard of expensive suiting. Too old style patterns rays call for too much goods. Any Patterns 10c. Postage 2c extra by he New York Racket E. T. BARNES, Prop. lis dry goods on tho same margin of profit as othor lines. Experienced goods men say it can't bo done. We have proved that it can be- jso we sell at prices that clear the goods out In their season. Salem's Cheapest One Price Cash Store. Final Assault Imminent. Tokio, Aug. 25. The final assault on Port Arthur is imminent. Hundreds or Japanese guns continue to pour a destructive fire Into the city and har bor along tho lines of forts and en trenchments, preparatory to tho in fantry assault. It is evident that the Russian" lines have been weakened, and partly penetrated in the- vicinity of Antszshan and Etseshan forts. The entire line of Russian defenses im mediately about the harbor are within range of the Japanese pins. A number of Russian forts and bat teries continue to bo vigorous. The Japanese death roll will be heavily In creased before they are captured. The direction of tho Japanese attack cro ates tho impression here that the city and defenses on either side of the har bor entrance will fall first. The final stand will bo mado at Llaotieshan. Japanoeo official chan nels of information remain closed, and the navy department's announce ment of the striking of a mino by the battleship Sevastopol and tho fir- ing upon cruisers Nlsshln and Kasaga yester day axe the only disclosure mado for several days. It is believed that both sides have suffered heavy losses, and that the final record will make tho slogo tho bloodiest since Sedan. Tho Japanese aro supremely confident of tho result. The leaders of tho govornmont await the outcome In calm assurance. The people are everywhere decorating streets and houses wand erecting arches and flagstaffs In preparation for a national celebration of tho ex pected victory, Japanese Watching. Shanghai, Aug 25. Tho order to disarrar'the A&kold and Grozovel gave general! satisfaction among tho repre sentatives of tho various nations hero. The situation threatened to end In trouble- Tho vessels will go out of commis'slon before Sunday night. It la understood that tho Japanese fleet will remain at tho mouth of tho river until tho work of dismantling is complete. Call for Sea Dogs. London, Aug. 25. Two British crusera, at tho request of Russia, have been sent to search for tho'TUtsalan volunteer cruisers Smolensk and Petersburg, and to Instruct their com manders not to Interfere with ship ping. Russians Get Coal. Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Aug. 25. Fishermen who have Just arrived report that thoy saw throe Russian criilser8 coaling from the Gorman steamer Valeria, off Capo Juby. The Valosia sailed from Barry, Wales, on August 11th, for Las Palmas. Portland, Or, Aug. 25. Fifty mem bers of tho Chlneso crew of tho liner Nlcodemia fought last night over a stolen ring. They used whatever weapons wero most cenvenient: The later tho fight was renewed, aud ISrei decks wore covered with blood. The officers finally quelled tho disturbances by knocking down tho most mardat ous of tho crow, and drovo tho Toaa below with revolvers. Tweuty-twsi officers partod tho combatants, but Chlneso aro in tho sick bay today. TOWN PEOPLE ANGRY Patterson, N. J., Aug. 25. Four Italians, suspected of being tho high waymen who held up Paymnator White, wero arrested today near Lit tlo Falfs by a posse. They desperate ly resisted arrest. When taken to Llttlo Falls they were nearly mobbed by tho people. MINING0 CONGRESS "SESSION Will Refuse Mediation. St. Petersburg, Aug. 25. The nows- the Russian forts by the W' tomorrow will publish an officially inspired article to tho effect that Rusala will rofuso to accept me diation in the war with Japan under any and all circumstances. Portland, Or., Aug. 25. Tho min ing congress this morning adopted resolutions favoring a change of laws covering Alaskan mining locations, whereby ono man can make but two mineral locations on any ono creek, by a power of attorey or otherwise. It Is Intended to chock wholesale stak lng. Another resolution adopted was ono appealing to tho congressional commlt.ee on wolghlts and coinage to establish an assay office in Portland. Also a resolution making congress rectify tho presont laws so land patent records will not conflict with mining documents. Thi3 nftornoon Powers, of Salt Lake, spoko in advo cacy of locating tho permanent head quarters at Salt Lake. MONEY LOOKED GOOD New York, Aug. 25. Philip WWiw- jolmer pleaded not guilty today tar- fore Judgo Nowborgor in tho conrtoo? gonernl sessions of tho ch'nrgo of ac cepting a bribo of $2700 from Goorei J. Fesslg, bos? plumbor. Tho applica tion to quash tho Indictment was As nied. GUSHERS ARE ON FIRE eonnlngs, La, Aug. 25. Throa IiUs oil gushers aro on Are, and aro buret; lng florcoly. FIvo other wells In tM vicinity aro- In danger, and if Haysr catch small. hopes aro entertained fv tbo entire oil fields. Meet Them Half Way.. London, Aug. 25. A Central Neum dispatch from Liao 'Yang stntOK tftxt tho Japanese returned tho nxt-wuurw against General Kuropatkfn from fchtr East yeBtorday, marching nJonK Liao Yang road. Tho advauco Kuart consisting of eight companion xr countorcd the Russlann at Ltondfwar slang, but tho attack wni not preened, nlthough tho fighting was contfanouPj tol ay. iii& re4A3 n HEAVY FLOODS IN NEVADA Balfour Meets Shipper. -London, Aug. 25-. Premier Bal four this afternoon1 Tecolvod a depu tation from the chambor of commerce to diecusa tho molojtatlon of British shipping by Russian war vesseles. Causes No Surprise. St. Petersburg, Aug. 25. Tho an nouncement that tho Askolii and Grozovol had disarmed at Shanghai created no surprise hero, as tho au thorities had decided tho matter a week ago, and wore only waiting a definite agreement with China and Japan which would Insure tho protec tion of the vessels against a repetition of the. Ryoshltolnl incident at Chefoo. rwo Towns Are Isolated the Raging Waters by Reno; Nov.. Aug. 26. Food supplies for the relief of Tonopah and Gold field, whloh aro isolated by washouts are bolng ruhi in by wagons. Tho washouts aro iho worst In tho history of Nevada. Tho water at Walker Iake han.rtwin ovor tlx feet, and over flows tbre inOos of railway track. Traillo oannot bo resumed for a week at least. Ships Will Dismantle. Washington, Aug. 25. Consul Goodnow cable the stato department that tho Russian consul-general has notified the Taotal that tbo Askold and GroBovl would dismantle at onco. Alexleff Heard From. St. Petersburg, Aug. 25. A report from Alexleff, dated Liao Yang, says that tho Japanese in tho assault on Port Arthur on August 19th, atormed Anleovaya and tho fortifications on the north and east sldo of Wolfs Hill. Tho report adds that the Japanese are now entrenched before Slnshln, and The Legislative Deal, The announcement Is mado that Brownell has withdrawn as a candi date for tho senate, and would sup port Dr. Kuykendal), of Lane county, and has rfevivod speculation a to hs speakership. Tho candidate for the prosldenoy of tho houso aro Kay, of Marlon; Baitay of Multnomub, and Vawtor, of Jackson. Tho Oregonlan today olaima that the presidency of tho eenato goln to Lane county, Bailoy'd outlook lit Improving. Kay waa seen today and said that bo did not conIdr that his prospocta were injured by Brownll' withdrawal. Ho claims to bo in tho lead by a good margin. I OUR ORIGINAL WEDNESDAY SURPRISE SALE As well aa our spoclal and economic sales aro truly worthy of your time and consideration, wnen our hapless copyists of thin storo'K un disputed leadership, "Havo to be shown first." TIiIb storo'gp goods ar standard, suprlatlvo, best, and when weak opposition ImltatO' oun mothods and sales, verily "Imitation" is not always "slncoroHt flattery??"" U is oftenor incapacity. What store have you to thank for root bar gains? Tho ono who goo ahtad and makos them, or tho othor who fs llko a dog's tall always bohlnJ, hangs on and makoa follow? Next Wednesday wo have a gonulno surprise Walt and see Afor wrappors sold yesterday than any othor day In tho history of our stonM selling. Why? Bocauso thoy wero tho host bargaln shown. St. Louis Fair Contest Only Five More Days VJtloir. Contest Closes Next Wednesday Reeult of voting up to 5:30 yeaterday Total Cast ...'JLj 84,578 Voted for 65 Miss Mullen, East 34,059 MlfHi Sholton, Music ......33,441 New Flannelettes Fo Fall NEW WEAVES NEW PATTERNS NEW 8HADINQ8 ALL ORADEB ALL PRICES Persian Designs Of all colors and desoriptloni for houso drosses. Kimonos, etc., for fall wear; neat border to match New Fall Hats In all tho nawost shape unit col ors. Wo can ploaso you with our fine showing. Ask for tho GORDON HAT. $3.00 75c up Repel Rain & Cravenettes Absolutoly watorproof. Tito nwst effect In blacks, cokwa and roixturos. Vary swell for naur sulta and coats. 1 5