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- jr'T'iiTlBJpijW7'"HF,"jfT)p 1 i TwriiimwitgW "" "" - T i---j"Tj-mjm(n""V5TTW!",!W"1 'AW" 'KJi'CfC wi' nFvmn Tonight lncrearing cloudiness, Wed nesday rata. DAILY CAPITAL JOURNAL VOL 33V. SALEM, OBEOON, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6,'ltMM. NO. 283. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT'S MESSAGE Lengthy State Document Deals Positively With Conditions of the Government Washington, Dec. 0. Both branches of congress assembled this morning and lieard tho messago of President Rooso velt read. At 10 minutes boforo noon Assistant Secretary to tho President Darenos, ac companied by Asisstant Secretary Fos ter and Exccutivo Clerk Voting loft tho White Houso in carriages, bearing two handsomely printed parchmont copies of tho annual messago to bo read in tho senate and houso, and copies for tho members of tho two houses wero carted to tho capitol immediately afterwards. The messago in full is as follews: To tho Senate and Houso of Repre sentatives Tho nation continuos to en joy noteworthy prosperity. Such pros perity is of courso duo to tho high in iividpal avcrago of our citizenship, ta ken together with our great natural re sources, but an importnnt factor thoro In is tho working of our long-contlnuod governmental policies. Tho peoplo havo emphatically expressed their approval of tho principles underlying theso poli cies, and their deslro that theso princi ples bo kept substantially unchanged, although, of courso, applied in n pro gressive spirit to meot changing condi tions. Caution Against Extravagance. The enlargement of Bcopo of thq functions of tho natural government re quired by our development ns a nation involves, of course, increaso of oxponso, anil tho period of prosperity through nbith the country is pnssing justifies cipenditures for permanent improve ments far greater than would bo wiso in hard times. Battleships and forts, public buildings and improved water ways are investments which should bo made when wo havo tho money, but abundunt revenues nnd n large surplus lwa)s invito extravagance, and con stant care should bo taken to guard sgalnst unnecessary increaso of tho or dinary expenses of government. Tho cost of doing government business bould bo regulated witli tho same rigid scrutiny ns tho cost of doing n private business. Capital and Labor. Iu tho vast nnd "complicated mechan ism of our modern civilized life tho dominnnt noto is tho note of industrial ism, and tho relations of capltnl and labor, especially of organized capital and organized labor, to each other and to tho public at largo como second in importanco only to tho intimato ques tions of family life. Our peculiar form of government, with its shnrp division of nuthority betwoon tho nation and tho soveral states, has been on tho wholo fnr moro advantngcous to our de velopment than a moro strongly central ized government. But it is undoubted ly responsible for much of the difficul ty of meeting with ndequato legisla tion tho new problems presented by tho total chnngo in industrial conditions on this continent during tho last half cen tury. In nctual practico it has proved exceedingly difficult, nnd in many cases impossiblo to get unanimity of wisq ac tion among tho various states on theso subjects. From tho very naturo of the case this is especially truo of tho laws affecting tho employment of capital in huge masses. " , ' With regard to labor tho problem is no less important, but it is simpler. As long as tho states retain tho primary control of the police power tho clrcum stancos'must bo altogether oxtremo which requiro interference by tho fed eral authorities, whother in tho way of safeguarding tho rights of labor or in tho wny of seeing that wrong is not dono by unruly persons who shield themselves behind tho namo of labor. If there is resistance to tho federal courts, interference with, the mails or interstate commerce, or' molestation of fed oral property, or if tho stato au thorities in some crisis which they are unable "to face call for help, then tho fodornl government may interfere, but though such interference may bo cnused by a condition of things arising out of tf iiBiaiam-HB4-tvfrHi h MMH4f Holiday Goods Our assortment is now complete. Remember that tho most desirable J goods go first, so don't wait until tho last week beforo Christmas to S a buy your presents. Dolls, Games, Picture Books, Toilet Cases, Work Boxes, Man icure Sets, Handkerchief Boxes, Glove Boxes, Jewel Cases, Pho to Cases, Necktie Cases, Shaving Sets, Collar and Caii Boxes, Cushion Tops, Handkerchiefs, Neckwear, Ribbons, Towels, Table Linens, Stamped Linens. Everything sultablo for tho Holidays. If you prefer practical pres ents, gi0 your friend a pair of shoes, a suit of clothes, a comfortablo overi-oat or ono of thoso lino watorproof rain coats. Give your boy n nobrli llttlosuit and mako him happy. Wo havo an excellent lino of dry goods from which you con select n nice waist pattern or a dress pattorn for your mother or sister. They may appre ciate something practical moro than any fancy prosent you could got 'or them. Our usual extremely low prices apply to Holiday Goods J As well as to all other linos.Our profits are figured on the spot cash f oasis. That's why we undersell "Regular Stores." BATTLE AT PORT ARTHUR Raged on Monday and Japanese Shells Inflicted Much Damage London, Dec. 6. Japancso minister has received tho following official ro port: Tokio, Dec. 6. "Our naval guns be gan tho bombardment of tho Russian ships in tho harbor at noon on Decem ber 0th. The enemy's powder mngnzino in Pehushan was shot by shells and ex ploded, causing a fire which lasted over two hours. Tho samo day our heavy guns worked effectively on tho Russian ships, including tho Poltva, which emit ted agrcat quantity of smoke. Tho siego operations at tho approaches of the Antcishan forts aro continually kept up by night. On December 4th wo cap tured two quick-firing guns in a capon ier on Erlung Shan, and tho following day tho bombardment of tho ships continued." London, Dec. 0. Rcutcr's agency has n dispatch which says that St. Foters burg 'has received reports of a Russian victory on tho Shakho river, and the Japanese casualties aro said to num ber 1500. St. Petersburg, Doc. (5. The Cznr has received u sanguine report from General Sakharoff, which says that no engage ments occurred on Sunday. This flatly contradicts tho unofficial reports to tho effect that General Ronnonkanipff had' gained n, signal victory over tho Jap nneso forco which wns sent to turn the Russian flank. General Sakharoff adds: Tho condi tion and spirits of tho soldiers aro splen did. Tho earth huts afford comfortablo shelter, whilo clothing and food is plentiful. Tokio, Dec. 0. It is estimated that tho Russians lost 2000 men in their un successful efforts to recapturo "203 Metre Hill." Tho Japaneso ro increas ing their defenses on that position nnd works ngainst tho forts on Sung Shu mountains nro progressing rapidly. A general assault will probably tnko at an early date.' Tangier, Dec. 0. The Russian cruis er Oleg Izumrud sailed todny, going eastward. Tangier, Dec. 0. Tho Russian cruiser Rion nnd two torpedo bonts arrivod hero today. CHARTER UPHELD BY COURT Judge Galloway Dismisses Suit Against the City of Salem Tokio, Dec. C. Tho imperial ordi nance issued today, calling for offers from officers and men whoso timo has expired, to rejoin tho colors, is expect ed to meet with a hearty response. Tho number of officers killed during tho ro cent engagements is far nbovo tho av erage that commanders have bcon com pelled in many cases to roploco them with non-commissioned officers. St. Petersburg, Dec. 0. During No vember 104 soldiers, who wero driven mad by tho horrors of war, and priva tions, nrrived at Moscow' in a pitiablo condition, nnd nro now inmates of tho national asylum for tho insane. WArfT ABLE COUNSEL Auburn, Cal., Dec. C Tho board of supervisors this morning pnssod n strong resolution, calling upon tho attorney-general of California to como forward and assist tho district attor ney of Placer county in conducting tho Weber murder caso. Tho supervisors say they fear that tho guilty man may escape, unless tho county is represent ed by nblo counsel. Judgo William Galloway, at 1 o'clock this aftornoon handed down his decision in tho caso of J. E. Murphy vs. Ohas. Lembcko, John W. Roland, W. J. Cul ver and tho City of Salem, to restrnin tho county assessor, county clerk, tho sheriff and tho city of Salem from ns sossing, levying or collecting a tax on 21 33-100 ncres owned by tho plaintiff in tho corporate limits of tho city. Tho suit is commonly known ns tho Greater Sulom caso, as it seeks to havo tho char tor for tho now city doclared unconsti tutional. By tho decision of tho court tho suit is dismissed, nnd tho relief de manded denied. Tho court, in reviewing tho case, called attontion to tho fact that if tho peoplo of tho now wards aro not satis fied with io present boundaries, their romody was to ask tho legislature to chango tho boundaries. By tho net of 11)03 tho population was almost doubled and tho territory increased threo-fold. Tho charter bill was Introduced in tho legislature In the regular way, and the'' contention of tho plaintiff thnt tho rosi dents of tho now territory were sur prised by tho law does not seem reason1 able. Tho court has only tho right to do elnro tho act unconstitutional becauBo of tho invasion of somo vested right guaranteed under tho constitution of tho stnte, and not moruly because the 1-csldentB- orthoKiltfPxcd-Tci-ritoTy nre dissatisfied with tho net, and tho court is powerless to tnko cognizanco of pe titions or othor statements coming from theso porsons. Tho plaintiff contended thnt his land was used for tho purpose of a farm, and tho court agreed thnt this was its chief use, but holds, tundor many opin ions cited, that tho chnructcr or uso of tho land is immaterial In determining tho constitutionality of an act pf incorporation. After carefully reviewing tho vnrious contentions, tho court holds the act unconstitutional, nnd dismissed tho complaint. ' Tho caso has attracted wide attend tlon in tho city ns tho granting of tho restraining order would havo rosultod in a complication of city affairs and do lnyod the Improvement of tho now wards for somo timo. It giviis gonoral satisfaction, nnd will pr6bnbly end the charter litigation. NAMED DURING RECESS Washington, Dec. 0. ProsIdonC Roosevelt sont to the sonnto today 350O recess appointments nnd nominations, including Collector of Customs at Chnrltton D. C. Crum, Commissioner ot Indian Affairs l-Jrnncls E. Leupp, of the District of Columbia, Governor of Alas ka John O. Brady, Survoyor-Gonornl of Alaska Willlnm Dlstiu, of Illinois; In dian agent nt Colville agency, Wash ington, CiijUnln Jphn Webster, of Mich Iguu; district judgo first division of Alaska, Royal Gunnison, of New York, North Carolina Roturns. Raleigh, N. 0., Dec. 0, Tho official count of tho voto In North Carolina shows a totnl for Prosldont of 207,807,. Parker gets 124,121; Roosovclt, 82,442; Swallow, 301; -Watson, 810; Dobs, 124. Draft Decree. 1'iiniiinn, Doc. 0. Tho cnblnot hold ir meeting yesterday to drnft a decroo re ducing tho import duties, consular fcos etc., to conform with tho conditions of tho Amador-Tnft agroemont. trouble connectod with somo question of lnbor, tho interference Itself simply takes tho form of restoring order with out regard to tho questions which" havo caused tho breach of order for to (Continued on Page Six.) SEVERAL SUSPECTS ARRESTED fc"fy jQcffiwMdSonA S r wSfWjniW Mornings 1 For the Robbery of the Santa Fe Express Car THE NEW YORK RACKET i! SALEM'S CHEAPEST ONE-PBIOB CASH 8TOBE. F T RARNFS. PROPRIETOR mmm m m mm nwv San Bernardino, Cal., Doc. 0. Offi cers nro still scouring tho desert coun try for tho Santa To express train rob ber. Tho officers bollovo thnt tho ne gro who did tho job rodo In a horso car. Tho operator at Daggett saw tho nogro who wns arrosted at Barstow, crawling over tho horsos ns tho train pullcdin. lie' gives tho name of Wil son, and was taken to Los Angeles, N. K. Fltzpatrick, a minor, who ndmlts arriving nt Duggett on tho train that was held up,'lias been arrested and an swers tho description given by tho wounded messenger. Ho will bo taken to Los Angolcs for identification. Ills parents live at Denison, Iowa. For All THE RIGHT THING IS HERE Tho best wny to smooth out tho wrinkles of porploxlty Is to como to this great store, whore you'll find u broad collection of suggestions on ovory comer. Wo would suggest early buying, im tho assort monts nro nt their best now. Thoy won't bo so complcto In u couplo of weoks, oven In view of our iminonso purchases. Purchases will bo stored nnd delivered. ---------------- Roberta Alive. Los Angeles, Dec, 0. Mesengcr Rob erts, who was shot in tho Santa Fe holdup, la etil alive, and stands about ono chance in a hundred of recovering. He is considered to weak to mako an attempt to identify tho man who shot btm. Tho negro suspect, arrested at Barstow yesterday, was lodged in jail here this morning. Magnificent Bargains In Women's Rcadv to Wear Garmonts. Aro nil of this season's showing and aro mndo up of tho lntest popu lar miitorlulB. You couldn't buy the materials for whut wo ask for thoso suits. 18.50 values now 22.50 values now 25.00 to $35.00 ' ...$12.35 ... 19.00 ... 15.00 A selcot few suits, ranging in price from 1P to $18 $3.98 Tomorrow Only Wednesday Special Halo No. 205 N CUSHION CASES 26c EACH In Oriental and Bagdad effects, finished, ready for cushion. LIMIT TWO TO A 0U8TOMEB. mWM Salem's Christmas Store Hollduy proparntlous at this store wero mndo on a scalo uover boforo uttempted. Department manngors wero given u froo hand, with In structions to secure tho host mer chandise and tho groutost nssort monts. Tho result Is npparont in ovory seotion. Matchless displays holiday witrus, fancy goods, hundkor uhiofn, gloves, ribbons, men's furnish ings, furs, art goods, cut glass, China statuettes, otc. But tho most Inter esting to nil is the great TOYLAND With its world of play things. Not a day too early to commenco buying We'll storo them for you If you wish. Bring in tho little folks, nnd let them marvel at tho many wonderful things, such as LOOP THE LOOP, STEAM EN GINES, STEAM YACHTS, STEAM LOCOMOTIVES, "KO-KO," .THE DIVEE, MAOIO LANTEBN8, MOV IKO PIOTUKEBi AND BOOKING HOUSES. Havo them guess on the number of kernels of corn. Men's Cfothing Of High Degree Wo havo raised tho standard of men's rondy-for-scrvico apparel by insisting upon better fnbilcs, staiinchcr intei lining and n great er degree of style. Perfection him been attained in this showing wo want you to view it critically compare our values and stylos. Wo show the best to bo found from $0 to $25 Men's Furnishings It Isn't for us to say whether the gift shall bo a smoking jacket. You know Its usefulness n woll ao wo do, Wo havo them, though a beautiful collection and tho vurlo ty is fully in keeping with the repu tation of this establishment, $4.50to$5 Are You Doing Work? And linvo you troublo matching colors) Wo huvo a completo now stock, and onu assuro you of getting just tho shade you want for that faney pillow. An endless varloty from which to select. I n l I i ''i i ii l41!!1"81