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About Weekly Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1900-1924 | View Entire Issue (May 27, 1902)
(V - A A in i 1 1 1 1 1 I iiii . VJ I X. . Iff Iffl IMDUJ IX aiXl-WUU.T HCTIOHS, 1UCH TCXSOAT AMD JTBIDAY. - V v 52d YEAR NO 10. ,tt ,t' SALEM, OREGON; TUESDAY, MAY 27, 1902. FIRST SECTION EIGHT PAGES. THE STRIKERS ! ARE ENDORSED Federated Trades Assembly In Portland Approves : Tie-up ' i ' PORTLAND, Or, May 24. The strike of planing mill workers remains lit a standstill. The decision of the Federated Trades Assembly, endorsing the action of, the Building; - Trades Frock WW, AVe liave .-.'this style inextrdfine llack Riverside worsted at $16.50 per suit. You'll not find the same quality in regular stores at tb is jrfce. -V 5 i ; Our selection of Men'ai Sack Suits is exceptionally pood in all the new spring styles ranging in pri'e from $9.25 to $1 6J0. v For ordinary wear we have themjfrora $3.95 to, $8T5. Fit your loy out with one of our nobby spring styles. We'll save you money on every suit, and give you the newest the market afl'onls. J .' ; We're building-up our -business by selling only reliable goods. Quality is the first eonWeration. but we keep the prices dovn too. YOU ALL WEAR STHTlPSrC You want tlie riht ;g?s- InllC kind. That's the kind w sell, and that's why our shoe department keeps growing. Newest styles at lowe t prices. EVERYTHING IN MNS FURNISHINGS i IF YOTJ WEAR CORSETS You ought to try one of the ... . Thompsons it rifting 11. They improve the figure without distorting it. iWe sell this well-known make at "racket prices. All shapes and qualities (or you to select from. - : t.-i ; - .'- i! - wOi Wo have a big " ket values. i: ir i:i:i;t ipii:'-: SALEM'S CHEAPEST ONE PRICE CASH STORE. Council, is generally approved. No general strike will be ordered, but unions affiliated With the Building; Trades Council will receive the moral and financial support of the Federated 'trades Assembly, Coal Miners Strike Huntinrton. WV Va-i Mav 4. The United Mineworkers, iwho have been In Re hi on nere tor the past two days, aJ Journed today after ordering a general strike of all the miners In Virginia and West Virginia, to 1 gin June 7th and last until the demand of a 10 rer cent Increase In wages Is granted. . The Mineworkers, in case a strike Is called, expect p have, enlisted 10,000 miners and laborers nt the berlnninr In Virginia and West Virginia, which Is over three-fourths of the working population of the coal section. Coats Better not buy a Frock Goat unless you get a" good one. It's simply waste of money to take a garment because it is cheap,, only to find after you have it that it is without style, fit "or quality. ' We could keep that kind and .some people would buy them 1 but we won't. : Ours, come from CROUSE & BRANDEGEE; Manufacturing Tailors,' Utica, New York. They are made of the finest fabrics and are hand worked Inside anci out by tailors of the highest skill. They are equal to the prod ucts of the best merchant tailors better than ' many of them, can give. ' : ;' Glove Another Large o f nibboiis, Laces and Embroideries -JUST IN " refutation on these goods, and m tine A STATUE OF ROGHAMBEAU Unveiled In Washington by . America and France INTERESTING CEREMONY Preside nt Roosevelt and Prominent French Officers: PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM , Of THE DAY THE FRENCH AND AMERICAN- BLUEJACKETS MARCHED THROUGH PENNSYL VANIA AVENUE. . WASHINGTON. May 24. The Pres ident of the United States today Joined with the official representative of the French Republic In unveiling the aUitue of 'Marshal de Rochambeau. the com patriot of Waahingtoh, and the Com mander In Chief of the French forces in America during the Revolutionary Wan It . was an event combining many demonstration of International good will and with oratory and music expressive, of French-American friend ship. The ceremony was fixed for 11 o'clock this morning-, but long before that hour the streets were filled; with marching men and a great crowd eager to witness the exercises and re view. . . V " For tho first time in its history, the National! Capital witnessed the sight of rank upon rank of French seamen swinging through Pennsylvania Avenue mingling their cheers with those of the American bluejackets . and soldiers. while French tri-colors were entwined With the Stars and Stripes, and the sound of the Marseillaise was heard along with the Star Spangled Banner. The ceremony of unveiling occurred at the Southwest corner of LaFayette Squared where the massive figure, of the rench General has been erected, After en impressive invocation by Rev. D. Stafford. President Roosevelt delivered the address of welcome. ; lie spoke with great earnestneiw. pausing frequently at the outburst of applause. As the President Concluded his aJdres Countess De Rochambeau caught up the cords 'of the flags enveloping the statue, and the massive bronze figure emerged, through the folds of red. White and blue. ' . At the same instant the boom of an artillery salute came from the battery, and the strains of the French National hwmn came from the Marine band, . It waa an inspiring moment, and ted by Prwldent Roose velt, the vast assemblage joined in cheering. , A Brilliant Reception. Washington. )yMay 24. The reception tonight, of Ambassador and Mme. Cambon, in honor of the French visit ors who came to-witness the unveiling of the Rochambeau statu?, wasa bril liant affair, .notwithstanding the ab sence of illuminations or music This feature was abandoned lout of respect to the lpte Lord Pan ncefote. An enthusiastic greeting was ex tended to Admiral Schley wfTen he en tered the room. ROBBERY AT AURORA BU RGLAR9 AGAIN ENTER TH E POSTOFFR7E AND CARRY ? AWAT VALUABLES. AURORA. May 26. The postofflce tore was raided again. Saturday aicht or early Sunday morning and upwards of 11100 worth of jeweiery wa amea off. The robbers gained entrance by forcing a transom lit the rear, and es caped by crawling out through a lde window. They evidently took plenty of time and -took only . what ; was of most value. . The ?ash register in the postoffice .-'was- broken openv biit there was only about 60 cent ' in small change in It at the time. Two railroad pikes with which they had tried to force a rear window were found-; also footprints leading away from that win dow where they escaped. It lo neems tfcat a visit had been paid to H J. MW ler'aNorace, but- nothing is missing, as be keep little of vale there. Thl Is the second rohbery within m Short time, ad "people are getting alarmed, and 'rigorou means wiH be taken , to prevent a recurrence. , BRENTANO NOT SHORT . . . . K ' i i . - -'3" ' - HE ANSWERED THE CHARGES OF HIS ACCUSERS IN THE PRO- , BATE COURT TEStERDAT. I Some weeks ago Wm. Filey, of Port land, commenced proceed ags I against J. F. T. B. Brentano, aditUnistrator of the estate of B. Delormej deceased, to hare him removed, and among other charges alleged that Bretano wa from $3000 to 4000 short In his accounts with said estate. On yesterday Mr. Bretano through his attorneys. , Bon bam. e Martin, filed hi answer to Mr. Foley's charges denying any shortage and alleging that he remitted all mon-y collected to B. Delorme. in France, and that the1 estate now owes him over for services, covering I a period .'since February,, 18 o; beaidea other reason able accounts for attorneys ' fees and necessary expenses and closes his an swer with a statement that he is wil ling to withdraw from the administra tion of the estate when these matters ndtuited. It aDuears. from the ! answer that there are two sides to this ! contest, as, 1 usually the case. 1 PATTERSON EXPLAINED Tht. Colorado Senator Shows What His Position Is ON PHILIPPINE QUESTION Hoar Asks Questions Regard ! in? Rights of Fil- ! I ipinos a Resolution calling upon TIB PRESIDENT REGARDING THE RIGHT OP NATIVES TO COMB TO WASHINGTON AND TELL CONGRES3 THEIR WANTS- WASHINGTON, May 26. Patterson, one of, the minority" members of the Phil ppfne Committee of the Senate, occupied! the floor most of- the day , in discussion of the Philippine question. Patterson quoted from the utterances of his newspaper, the Denver New, to show that he consistently had advocat ed independence of the Philippines ainc December. 1898. He said the edi torial quoted by Foraker some days ago had been written prior to that tim. ' Foraker, and Hoar had a brief debute over President McKlnleys proc lam.ation to the Filipinos. Sixty two private pension bills were passed - Denied By Richardson Washington, May 26. Representative Richardson, the Democratic floor lead er in the House, made' a statement to day correcting the . impression which has gained a wide circulation, that he had, declared that ImperiaHrm. in his i ... - opinion, would be the only Issue in the Co nlgressional campaign. "1 -made no .such statement, and I hold, no ruch views," said Richardson. "In fact, I doubt whether Imperialism would b.- the . leudlng issue, there are othir imiortant questions' ' pressing themwlves to pubklc aittentlon." Washington, May 20. Senator Hoar today introduced the following resolu tion: '''". V - ' - ' ' IlesoI-ed. That the Prestdtnt be re qiK'Ktedito inform the Senate whether there be any law or regulation in force in the Philippine Islands.) which will prevent any. native, of those islands, who may t Wsire. and who is not uri drl arrest and against whom" no charge of any offenw, -against ,the United Htateir In pending, fron coming to the Unltrd States artl stating his view or dk'sjires. as to the InU refts of his people, to iha PresWleht or ether House of Congress.''- ', ' The reolutl4n went over until tomr rovf. ! . A. Local Legislation. Washington, May 26. The House de voted Itself to busnes connected with thei District of Columbia, and took a re- M Ba ck Warm Bmson Bale GREAT REDUCTIONS I.V SKIRTS, SILK SKIRTS, CLOTH SKIRTS AND WALKING SKIRTS Salemys Greatest Storeys Dress Goods DepaNjnent Mohair Suitings, 63c New shades and the proper thing for summer wear. Striped Mohair, 52c Regular C5c valaes. 50c and 60c Values, 3Tc A mixed line of suiting, all good ralnes. '.' 48-in. Tan Suitinr$le33 .- Begnlar $10 qOalltj, just re- y celved. - .... x Summer Vests Fire special lines at 30o, 35c, 40c, 45c, 50c .values, sleerve less and quarter sleeves. Bpe - cial 19c ... . 50c Vests, 38 c . '" : 'Pure white, lace trimmed, Liisle thread, sleeveless Tests. White Vests, 10c : exceptionally good. .' Embroideries j Lanes and trimmings reduo ,. ed 20 per cent. Rcj and cess until tomorrow In-order' to com plete a bill to amend the District code. . To Retire Brooke. Washington, May'28. Senator Quay today Introduced a bilf providing , for the promotion of Major General Brooke to the rank of Lieut en nt-Oerwrai, and for the General's retirement with that rank. The Fall Campaign. Washington. May - 2A. Congressman Babcock. chairman of I the Republican Congressional . Legislation Committee, talked with the President today re garding the fail campaign The Presi- dent, at an early day, will fix jthe date for receiving' the committee, at which time plans will be mapped out. Tho Isthmian CanaL Washngton, May 26 Senator Mor gan today submitted tjo. the Senate-an advance report on Senator Hoar's bill, placing the selection jf the route-i the Isthmian Canal in the handsj of the President. , The Isthmian Canal .Com mittee opposes the bill on the ground that it makes no pro Vision for a fur ther exploration of the route, and leaves the President to make a selec- tfon on the statement asoextalned. . , , of facts already Ot . Ve agreement with Costa -Rica and Nicaragua It is said that they are definite and complete as to- Character and scope of the right tbey have agreed) . to ' concede to th United States." nd it argiied Jthat, If they are ratified, nofhlng Will oe left to do but to carry the agreement Into effect Colombia, on the other! hand, is charged with playing for delay. BIG FIRE IN GRAN J S PASS The Sugar Pine boor & Lum ber Company's Plant DESTROYED LAST NIGHT All the Lumber n the Firm's Yards Was Burn ed A BIG SASH AND door Factory DWELLINGS AND SEVERAL ALSO WENT Up IN SMOKE ONH FIREMAN OVBHCOMH BV I SEAT, ANOTHER HURT GRANTS PASS. On. May 2(6. Fire Unlay "consumed the Sugar ,Plne Door & Lumber Codpany's ptanit. and ail the lumber ir. thfc yard.; William. Brothers & Kendal's Sasti and Door Factory, and. six dwellings. About six acres Were laid In ashes. The losses aggregate about 144.000. George Hart man. a fireman, was Overcome by heat, and J. A. Turner was knocked from a hi ruber pile and badly hurt. Yw Hait i'wari BffigM 48-inch Serge $1.18 In navy blue and black; regular 11.50 quality. 56-in. Suiting 88C .'-' - : ' . ..." I Bine mixed: Mcelleut (lual.ty; worth 11.25. 54-in. ChaMine, S3c ! ' Splendid for Walking skirts; all wool; worm ii 75c Waistlngs, 57c i ($2 SO Gibson .. .$1 60 i - : .SBBBKr L. -SBBBBBBBBBSBlBSiBSBiM SHIRTWAISTS 8 00 - 1 W 2 25 White 1 C5 Rcoeniber Every Voj-d THE CABINET :tltlDE -'- f - - Boer Demands to Be DIscuss ' ed in London GREAT BRITAIN'S DECISION Will Be Communicated to tht ': Transvaal Lead- v:v ?.,r";:yv ers . . ' ' DISQUIETINO RUMORS COMB FROM PRRTORIA, . AND IT IS FEARED THAT PEACE MAY NOT BE CONCLUDED IMMEDIATELY ' A HITCH IrAS OCCURRED. ., LONDON. May tT. (Tuesday) -The Dally Mail says the Cabinet ouncll today will declde7uPa tn Po'nt" detail, mostly of a financial nature, which .have. been raised by ; the Boers In the peace negotiations. v -Great Britain's decision In the mat ter then will be-vCQmrnunicated to Ver etniglng conference by the deleitates at Pretoria, and being the best .obtainable terms, they will almost . certainly be accepted. - - - ' : ;. . ' " - Disquieting Rumors. London, May 2 dust before Parlla nvent rose after midnight, a rumor reached-the lobbies; that a hitch had occurred in the peace negotiations. No thing offlctal concerning this rumor could be ascertained, but a dispatch from 'Pretoria. In which It was-stated that. the prevalence throughout South Africa of an optimistic feeling n re gard to the peace negotiation - was hardly based upon solid facts, may be regarded as an Indication that such a hitch ha occurred. Little Informa tion from Pretoria has been, able, re cently, to pass the censor. Not Quite Settled. - Pretoria,1, "ay 26.-Th.e prevalence throughout South Africa of an Toptl mlstic feeling Hn , regard to the peire neKotlatlm Is hardly based on solid facts. The protraction cif the confer ence' at Verelnlging I not necessarily a hopeful sign. The delegate to the conference, although they have atian doned the hope of securing Independ ence still have many points of differ ence with? the Oovernrnent, while an obstinate minority continues to regard a resumption of hostilities as the beat outcome of the present situation. - They Are Consulting. proZ posal made to the conference at Ver- elnlging, Transvaal, Indued the condi tion that the Boers In the field be al lowed to consult with the Boer d'le- ' -n t Am in Vtimrwt (wrnr a -ileflnlte set jtTement Is reached. It Is declared also that the British Government, refused. on May 23d, to accede to thl request. A boy with hi first pair of boots Is'nt In it with the girl wl'.h her first bea'i. When a life long student dies with old age he can claim to have gained only the alphabet of knowUdge. yasti Goods List 65c value's for 65c 59c 48c 37c 27c 1A c J9c 17c 15c 50c 35c 30c 25c 20c 18c ' 15c . . it - it j 13c $1 35 eolored ......tl 0 1 oo ;h 50 " ...... 5 of tills ii