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si ISSUED SEf.11-lVu .LV i mm f Hi. TUESDAY AHD FKIDAY io Tuesday .:;o fci JTTTT-T1II211 YEAB NO, 37.: BA1XM, OREGON. TUESDAY MOHNTNO, NOVEMBER 8, 1901. tiest section-Eiairr pages. : h, PORT ARTHUR STILL INTACT RUSSIAN CAPITAL WAS PHEPAU ED TO HEAR Or ITS FAXI ATTACK CEASED ON- THURSDAY British Nary Is Remarkably Active and Is Patrolling the Straits of Gi . f' bralter.; Report of Fire In Port Arthur Is Found Correct Great Relief In St. Peters burg Esquimau Becomes Important si Naval Base to England. t'HEBFCV Xv 5. IoformatioB brought by Chinese of the sir days' bombardment, and. the desperate . ft- fort of the Japanese to take Port Arthor ceased on Thursday.' The'Jap ne tok Fort No, 3, but were unable to hold it. The Japanese losses are re ported to have been enormous Prepared to Hear of Its Fall. St. f'eterburjr, Not. 5. Great" relief ' U felt in view of the reports from Che foo, : indicating that the Japanese ns lault on Port Arthur have been unsuc cessful . N confirmation ha ken re reived here of. th report that Htoessel i$ wounded. Among the high officers at the Var Office where the true condi tioDi Inside tbe fortress fit Port Arthur are known, Htoessel'a ability to holj ut fgainst the efirt of the Japanese concentrated ogs'nst it during the laM tea days is regarded na marvelous, but no confidence t the ultimate result is entertained. The officers have been prepared to hear that the fort reus had . fallen. Sprung Into Prominence. Victoria, Nov. 4. II M. H. ' Otnfton and Flora have received orders to leave immediately for Knglan I The Grafton will leave today ; The Flora i now at (.(Kiuimbo. but will proceed without awaiting the Grafton The unexpected depletion of the Pacific station of the two largest vessels, i explained at Es qairnalt by saying that more powerful veseui are on the way ff om England to this station, which, , since the friction with: Russia, ha boeome so acute; has suddenly sprung into prominence as a grnt naval base." " ' Legation Has Report. -Wuington, J'ov. . 4 The Japanese Ifjratjon received several days ago a tablegnm from Tokio, giving the of 4hM rejorts of recent ojeration - around Port Arthur Owing to a pres ore of work tho Jwpatch lias just been . translated. The legation dispatch con firms the report that the old part of j Port Arthur was on fire October 28, sn.d the following day that great dam age was inflicted Kuasian mine-planting vessels, two ratehing'fire. British-Battleships Sail. Gibralter,f Nov. 4. The battleehips Victorio.us and Magnificent have sailed with orders to patrol the straits The l.at t!ehip Illustrious and Jupiter are! .1 . . ' 1 - I T . ' nruerea iu pui i,c mra ininip ihkiv. it is believed they will proceed westward.. CASTOR I A For Infants and Children. Tbs Kind You Hart Always Bought Bears' the Signature of Do 7 Pay IF YOU DO, AND USE CARE IN THE SELEC ' TI0N OF WHAT YOU BUY, YOU Get More for your Money Than the Man or Woman who has It Charged TZZE It Is a rule of the to give to the CASH BUYER a dis count. We buy for cash and get the discount. We sell for cash and give you the discount in the amount asked for the ioods. i Whatever you buy at . ; THE NEW YORK RACKET You pay for when it's bought; but you pay less than at any credit store It pays to save the discount ,when buying shoes, clothing, underwear or dry goods. Come and let us con vince you by examining our goods and looking at our prices, j v r - 111 Salem's Cheapest pno IT WAS A TREAT FIRST PRACTICE RECITAL, COL LEGE OP MUSIC AT TTNIVER- -SITY CIIAPEL LAST NIGHT. Stndents Were Assisted by Several Tal ented People, and a Splendid Pro . grant Was Rendered More Laurels : for Mrs. Sara Brown-Savage. Friends of .Willamette University were last night gWena treat In the college ehapH by the first practice recital of the College of Oratory for the year. As usual the room was crowded to the doors, and 'frequent and prolonged ap plause attested the appreciation of the hearers in the several selections, and the showing made of the work, being done by the dean of the College of Ora tory was most excellent. There is much real merit among the members of the several classes, and Mrs. Kara Brown Havage may be depended to develop It to the utmost. The students were assisted in th. re cital by MisM Vera Byars, reader; Miss Kvelenp (al breath, and Mr. Ralph Zer rher, soioisti Miss liyars never fails to please a Malem audience. She sang 4Kcbo Kong" with pleasing effect, and her rending, "A Vocal Courtship," was one of the best of the evening. Miss Evelene Calbreatb, the talented young pianist, played: " Impromptu" fon Hchubert, and was compelled to respond to an encom Mr. Kalpb Zercher, one of the stu dents of Prof. Francesco Heley, and on or the best; bass soloists in nalem, or In Oregon j i sang "The Two Orena diers,." and his rich, vibrating voice fairly charmed and won vociferous ap plause. The others taking part on th pro gram were Miss Gertrude Johnson, Miss Kdith Eyre, Miss Mary Baloman, Miss Ruby Croyell, Wallace G. Trill, and Miss Bertha Hewitt: Every number wns excellent and dfsvrvmg of especial mention. , This, the first recital, was far more successful than might have been expect ed, and the numerous friends were pleusfd and ! grateful for the enjoyable evening. A large audience is assured for every mich ircital given by the stu dents this winter. TROUBLE FOR STUDENTS. BERKELEY", -Nov. 7. The riot urn on the students of the University of California last week over th military order to march into the classroom had it sensational sequel today, when Pres ident Wbctder sent letters to a large number of students declaring they had been dropped from the military roll. In the notice to th dismissed students they were given until Wednesday to make written reports explaining their actions. President vvneerer stated to day that he; was acting under direction of the War Department. . As yet the names of the students to whom notices were sent have not been given out. The orders that j caused the students to re' bel last week are part of the rejfnla tions laid down by the War . Depart ment for governing the hectare courses in schools j where military science is taught, l lie disturbance was partici pated in by nearly 1,000 students. WOODMEN FN SESSION. District Convention Meets at Albany and Elects Officers for Ensuing : . Year. : Tbf district convention of the Wood men of the World held in Albany Sat. urdav hieht elected officers as follows: yeod consul of the executive commit tee, W. . llawley, of Halem; head ehrk. L. I. Swan, of Albany; heau banker. A. ;W. Bowersox, of Albany; head editor; F. F. Toevs, of Albany; head mautiger, H. II. Turner, of Halem. The country expects every man to do hi dutv today. I ' ' commercial world mm Price; Cash Store CLAIMED BY , BOTH SIDES REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS ARE EQUALLY CERTAIN. IN THE GREAT EMPIRE STATE Is Predicted Parker Will Receive Larg est Vote Ever Cast for Democrat- lc Candidate. 1 . Great Precaution to Be Taken at Polls In New York to Prevent Illegal Vot ingGood Weather Promised and a Heavy Vote Predicted. ' , NEW YOKK, Nov. f7-Election eve finds both parties claiming the Em pi re, state. Today the party leaders made the last estimates from their committeemen and then each side put forth its declarations, , the Democrats pinning their faith to a statement made by Chas. F. Murphy, the Tammany Hall leader, that the vote ' for ! Parker in New York would be the greatest ever east for a Democratic caTididate. While the Republican view waaexpressed by Gov. Odell, who sail Parker's plurality in the city would have to be better than 140,000 if.be was to carry .the state. D. Cady. liefrick, the Democratic nom inee for governor, jtiade a statement to day iu which he said: , ''Making lib eral . discount upon the rosy views al ways presented to a candidate, I firm ly believe the Republican . majority in in the North Bronx will be less than two years ago." Frank, W. Iilggins, the Republican candidate for governor, said today: "I believe Roosevelt will carry the state by over 100,000 plural It v and the Republican . state ticket will be elected." A feat ure of the election in this city promises to be the remarkably close watching of the polls, The plans to prevent illegal voting have been made on a scale that eclipses all former plans, in addition to the party of watchers and. the city's 8,000 Hliee meu, Superintendent Morgan, of the state election bureau for the Metrojiol itan district, will have more that J,OO0 deputies at work, to prevent casting of illegal ballots. A force of lOO seeret service men will watch the foreign born men who may present fraudulent naturalization papers. With good weath er promised tonight, the indications are the vote tomorrow will be the heaviest ever cast in New York C'ity, and per hai throughout the state. Delaware' is Republican. Wilmington, Del., Nov. 7. Both Dfm of rats and Republicans claim they will carry the state for their respective na tional and state tickets, but the indica tions tonight point to a Republican sue cess. . ' Democrats Hare Scant Hope. -Trenton, X. Nov, 7. The New Jersey campaign which closed tonight was the most aggressive since 1892. Tbe Republicans are confident of carrying the state for Kooseveit by 30,uuo to 40, 000. The Democrats are claiming Par ker will have a small plurality. Democratic Governor Claimed, Seattle, . Wash., Nov. 7. Chairman Palmer, of the Republican state com mittee, claims that Washington will give Roosevelt from 30,000 to 35,000 plurality, and, 3Icad,f the Republican nominee for governor, will be elected bv 1,500 to 2,000, The Republican canr didates for congress. Palmer states, will be elected by pluralities ranging from 10,000 to 25i000. Chairman (iod win, of the Democratic committee, con cedes the state will give Roosevelt a good round majority, lie claims tbe election of Turner for governor by -15,-WO to 20,000 majority. BOISE, Nov. 7. Large meetings of both parties held here tonight marked tbe close of the campaign. The weather promises tobe fair tomorrow, -and a full vote will be polled, except possibly for the state ticket in some Mormon counties. Republican managers claim a plurality of 15,000 for Roosevelt. The. Democrats, while conceding me eiaun of a Roosevelt victory, put the plurality at a much smaller figure. Both Claim Big Majorities. New Haven, Conn., Nov. : 7. Chair man Walsh, of tbe Democratic state committee, said tonight: "We have won Connecticut by a great campaign, and both Parker and Robertson will carry the state by a great majority." At Republican headquarters. Chairman Keaealey said; VI am more confident tonight than at any time during the campaign that Roosevelt will carry the state by not less than 15,000 majority. I would not be surprised to see 20,000 posted as the. figures." , Democrats Claim Maryland. Baltimore. ML. Nov. 7. Chairman Vandiver, of the Democratic state com mittee, todav repeated his claim that Maryland wfil go Democratic by 15,000 maioritv At Republican headquarters confidence is expressed in a. majority for Roosevelt. I Sure for Republicans. TListon. Kov. 7. Sneceea to" the Roosevelt electors In Massachusetts is conceded by tbe Democrats. Big Majority la Wisconsin.' ; ir:i...Lu WSa- KVkv T Tt ts ovn- erally conceded that Roosevelt will earrv the state by a plurality of 50,000 to 75,000. ; - , . '.: : . ,- ' m ' i i Democrats Make No Claim. - n - V m . v T It la rener- ally conceded tbatKansas will be car ried for Roosevelt, the Democrats mak- ins no claims regaraing ine nawonai ticket. 'The Republican campaign man-, agers claim that Roosevelt will carry the state by 100,000. plnrality' Bepnhllcans Are Jubilant. . " T.,M- fnnt Nov.- 7. At the elOS of tbe 'campslga in Montana tonight,) the Democrats and Republicans both profess the greatest confidence The campaign in Montana has been eharse terized by the greatest enthusiasm and interest shown in many years, and the registration ts the Heaviest la tbe his torv of the state. Governor Toole, after a tour: of the state, declared tbe men who voteu for lfryan ia yjtO were now in line, for Parker, and tbe state would go Democratic by 700. At Re publican headquarters a feeling of jubi lation prevails over the outlook for Roosevelt. Democrats Can't Oive Figures. Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 7. Unusual quiet prevails throughout Indiana on the eve of election. Republican leaders refuse to change their prediction that nooseTeu win carry inaiana oy plurali ties variously estimated at 20,000 to 35 000. Democratic leaders confidently as sert their belief that Parker wilt be successful, but refuse to give figures. . Besult Is In Doufct. TtenOf Nev Nov. 7. The campaign which closed tonight has been conduct ed with much vigor by both the leading parties, and so far as presidential elect ors are concerned the result is in doubt. 1 Minnesota, is Safe. St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 7. There seems little doubt but the National Re Subliean ticket will be successful in linnesota. f . , Democrats Claim Big Majority. St. Louis, Nov. 7. The Republican state eommittee estimates the majority at not less than 20,000. At Democratic headquarters a statement was issued estimating the majority of the National ticket at about 43,000. - Is Overwhelmingly Bepnhlican. " Chicago, Nov f. The Republicans claim they will carry the state at any where from 125,000 to 140,000 majority and the Democrats claim they will re duce the Rennblican plurality of four years ago This, in substance, is the claim being ut forth by both sides ua the night before election. Tense Feeling in Colorado. Denver, Nov. 7. Despite the tense feeling resulting from the sharp con test over the governorship, indications point to a peaceable election throughout the state with the possible exception of Teller county, where the Republicans and Democrats accuse each other of planning to provoke trouble. Neither side has modified its claimes of sweep ing victory, though the Democrats and Republicans agree that Roosevelt and Fairbanks will get many more votes than the other Republican candidates. It is rejorted tonight that 100 or more jemlers ' of Western Federal ion of Miners, who hare been absent from the district, either, through deportation or otherwise, returned tonight, headed by former District Attorney Cole, a de ortee himself. . t is feared his pres ence may lead to a conflict between the oposing elements. Bitterest In Utah's History. Rtla Iake City, Nov. 7. The bitter est and hardest fought campaign since rtah was adrnittedto statehood, clos ed tonight with big rallies by the Re publican and American parties in Salt Ijake. Tbe Democrats practically clos ed their campaigning an 8Aturdaf That Roosevelt will carry the state UJ eeneeded. The Iemeratie state chair man claims tbe election of the . state ticket and a majority in the legislature which will elect a United States Sen ator. California Safely Republican. San Frartcisco, Nov. 7. On the eve of the contest the Republican state committee claims a majority of almost 60,000 for Roosevelt. The Democratic statu committee makes the claim that California will go for Parker by 5,000. . ,a -j ;. ;: Both Parties Confident. Parkersbure.! Nov. 1. The campaign closed tonight with both ids confi dent as to West Virginia. The Re- Mihluans claim a plurality of 25.000 for Roosevelt, but the Democrsts ar just as confident that tbe state will go for Parker. FOR ROOSEVELT OREOON IS PREPARED TO BOLL UP 30,000 PLURAL! TV FOB THE POPULAR EOUGII RIDER. Weather Conditions Promising and Big Vote is Expected Democrats . Con cede State fflr Roosevelt, but Reduce Estimated Majority. . PORTLAND. Nov. 7. Everything l in readiness for the opening of the polls in Oregon, and tomorrow between the hours of 8 a. m. and 7 p. m. the voters of tbe state will vote for their choice for the presidency of the country Weather conditions are promising, the local weather forecast facials pre dicting fair weather for this state, as well as Washington and Idaho. The Democrats insist the Republican plurality will not exceed 24,000, but at tbe headquarters of the Republican party of this state tonight it is again claimed that Roosevelt will leave Ore gon with a plurality of 30,000. t NOVEL HUN TIN O MATCH. Hop Men Will Choose Sides and Hare a Day or snort. t A novel bunting match has been, ar ranged between prominent hop men; of 8alem and will take place some time before Thanksgiving. Mr. Conrad Krebs and Mr, J. R. Linn have been selected as captains and will marshal their forces at some point in the rural districts for a grand hunt. The party having the least game at the, end of the day is to pay for tbe refreshments of various kinds. ' It is safe to say that game will suffer, as the contestants will no doubt kill, buy and otherwise come Into possession of a large number of birds on that day. BIG BATTLE i AT THE FRONT BLOODY CONFLICT STILL OOES ON AT FORT ARTHUR. SEVERAL FORTS ARB CAPTURED. Were Taken and Betaken Twice During the Night, With Japanese Final Victors, At Dawn the Slopes Were Covered With Dead and Losses Were Heavy on Both Sides Severe Explosions and Extensive Fires Within Fortress. CHICAGO, No. T.-A special to the Chicago Daily News from Dalny, dated Nov. , via Kobe, 'says: "After three days' continuous bombardment of Port Arthur, which cause I great destruction to Shojusan and Niryuan forts, in the west center of the Russian line of de fense, and also of Kekwan fort, the right wing of the Japanese army' as saulted Sojusan yesterday afternoon. Having carri! these approaches at that height, the .assailants entrenched themselves in glaees of tbe forts, fin the eveuing the left wing deliv ered an assault, on Kekwan. lighting its way to the lower .parapet. .-There the Japanese held the! ground etubWrnly in the face of a Russian counter attack. Bians cnargeu nown upon I tie jatta i..r..i .1 ,i. t-.. . U 1C ' L un 111. . I.R 11IJ. and desperate hand-to-hand conflicts en sued. -.The' Japanese-beat -'back1 the enemy and destroyed": two covered posi tions in front of a moat. "Later in the night the; advanced po sition of the Japanese was taken and re taken twice. The besiegers succeeded in noKiing . ine approaches ana con structing trenches connecting them with the armies in front of the parallel. At dawn numbers of dead were visible on the, slopes, The fort north of the new and old lotteries in, the left cen ter of the line of defenses i was captured ly severe fighting. - - . J "These operations have successfully driven a wedge into tbe Russian center. Severe explosions and extvnsive fires oe curred in the fortress within the last few days. The total casualties of the Japanese in the late Attacks are 1.10t. Over .500 were killed up to October .29. " Russian. Reinforcements Arriving. . St. Petersburg, Nov. 7. News from the front indicates that Kuropatkia is levoting his attention chiefly to keep ing the Japanese busy along the line of their fortifications below the Shakhe river. The Russians are apparently en joying some superiority in the matter of artillery, as many heavier field? trains and mortar batteries are now arriving and being brought into service. j (Tito First (Cold Blast Sweeping down North re m Ind s STOP I When you get directly in front of ouf store, stop. After you stftp, come in. We do want a moment of your time We mutt show you our 025O and 01S Gults ' Thsn we want you to see the finest display of meu'a tngjfery, lurluding Ilata, yod ever featl ur eyes upon. Don't take ling to tase s general kxk at the new things. We wau't say 'buy onoe. - VL1 rotChuy suit, overcoat or raid euut Ier yoti need not be afraid of oomiarlnt notes with anybody, either In ritylc, Qua'ity or J'rlce. Suits, $fO on np to f 23. Ove rcoats, $lo on up to f 23. " ;" Raincoats, fifo on up to $25. NO EXCITEMENT INDICATIONS POINT TO A QUIET AND UNINTEESTINO PRESI DENTIAL ELECTION. Local Republicans Are Confident Of Making a Clean Sweep Saloon Ques tion W1U Create Some Stir at the Polls Throughout Marlon County. WHEN YOU CAN VOTE. The tolls will be open today fr0m9 o lock in tie morning until 7 o'clock in the evening. - All legally qualified ana duly registered electors ran. vote In the precinct in which they are regist ered. Those not registered, but otherwise qualified, can 4vote by making aftidavit before six free holders. All Indications point to a quiet eW tion so far as Salem and Marion eoun tv are concerned. A' Republican land slide lis predicted and the only matter in doubt is the "majority". The Re publicans are confide nt of a clean weep, not onlv in this count v and state but in the nationu as a whole. On the other hand, no encouragement what ever ! held out to the Democrats as pertains to a victory" in county or state, and but very little in the nation. ami way uown in their hearts the more prominent local IVmoeratS realir.e that Roosevelt's election is practically assured. In today's election, however, eonsid .rerauie 'interest will be. mamreste.t in . ..... ... . men and the ant is will be at work among the voters from the hour of opening to the hour of closing of the polls. The liquor men are confident they will earrv the dav In Marion coun ty, it being admitted, however that several jrecincts in the county will cast a majority vote for prohibitum. Any amount of literature has been distrib uted by the active workers for and against the Inning of saloons, and their labors along this line will 'also Im car ried on until the final vote is cast this evening. All those whose names do not appear upon the register, and who wish to swear in their votes, will find a suj ply of blanks and a notary public at the city hall, the voting place of -Halem Xo. 2 precinct. No duubt great Excitement will pre vail as results In-gin to come in tonight, and most of the male residents arc pla.nnnig to S-nd the night on the streets uf Salem, where the results will be thrown upon a large screen, from the window of the Statesman oflice. Thoi voting lxwtths in the seven Sa lem precincts will be at. the following places: Salem No. 1 Walker's barn, Union street. 1 from us WE HAVE an overcoat waiting for you. It's ready to move into at a mo ment's notice. Our assortment includes full-backed, broad-shouldered sacks, medi um length and the belt p- -I BETTING IS MORE LIVELY ENORMOUS SUMS WAGERED RESULTS IN NEW TOEK ON LIVELIEST OF THE CAMPAIQN No Even Money Available On Vote for Roosevelt In New York Heaviest Bet On Hcrrlck. Both Democratic and Republican Headquarters In 'Washington Ex press Utmost Confidence, and Heavy Setting Resulted All Over Coast. NEW YOKK, Nov. 7.lMting on the result of " the election was livelier to day than at iny time during the cam paign. ' It is est i ma ted that nearly 200:tiOO has been wagered on the Hroad street curb and hi the various hotels. The leading odd are six to one mo Roosevelt hi tle geuerad re suit,' two to me that Roavelt will carry Nvw" Vrk state and two to one tba't llerrick. will defeat lliggins. One man ottered 50,000 or any part, five to one Kooseveit, without takers. The eai-t staie bet was $10,000 to $8iNt . llerrick. Another Derrick lt was S 1 0.1 mm to J.0Ml, A Wall Street house offered $5,000 veu that Itoosevelt woulil carry New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Indiana, and Wis consin, but there wvre no takers. . Salem No. 2 Police court room, City Hail..' ' ::, ' Salem No. 3 Simixiott s stables, High street. '- Salem No. 4 Ixwe' stabl.y, corner Ferrv and High street. Salem No. 5 Cooper shop near Wade's store. North liberty street. Solum No. C Car barns, Fast State street. Salem No.;7 Jory's fruit dryer. OFFICIALS FOUND GUILTY. Candidate for Re-Election to Massachu setts Legislature Ooes to Jail. BOSTON, Nov. 7 State Representa tive ThoniL-is F Curtev and Alderman James MV. Curlv were sentenced todav in the TTnitvd States court to servo two months in lail for having imiersonated others at a civil service examination. Thomas P.. Curie v is a candidate for re election to the legislature. - - i i .asM ' - WENT HOME TO VOTE. WASIIINC.fo.VA Novi 7. President liMvelt left WasTiington this morning for bis home at Oytcr Hay to cast his vote at ttmiorrow's election. After voting, the President will return, to Washington. He is scheduled to reach here tomorrow evetaipg. Coats. 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