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DAILY M CAPITAL j j f ,' f VOL, 8. SALEM, OBEGOK, TUESDAY. OCTOBER 20.II89S. '-. j ' . jeurnal: N. TliTi Tfz7)firYfVn t- 1iaca rlnina wltnn mnnnv mnitn . M. i 111 inert wiuiw ""vu iuuiivj wuuiuia me CIO1 nnrl produce Mings low Iprjces, lt,bebooves every one need-' ing goods to look around, and learn where they can get the same quality of 'goods for the least money in other words, where they, can get Ave articles for the same money as they would get only four for at other places, the y. RACKET VICTORrOUS-CUBANSi offers you first-class goods In about this proportion. Their stock of men's and boys' clothing ana overalls Is of excellent qualito, at also their Gen. Weyler and Cabinet Knocked Out, CHECKMATED BY' UNCLE SAM. A Cousul-General Lee Stands by His Colors, General Leo's course. "It . Weyler ordored the commandant Is stated of Morro to sink; the Vlgllancla, but that at the last moment ho yielded to the entreaties of his cabinet and countermanded the. order. I " V" C line of boots and shoes from ladies' and children's fine to men and boys' lino and coarse shoes' and boots. They are all sold nt racket prices; also their under wear sor ladles, gents .and children. Their line of gloves, hosiery, hats and caps, rubber shoes and boons of all kinds, of the best make, and sold as cheap as possible. Wool yarn of all grades, and sold at racket prices. Call and save. 15 to 25 per cent. E.T. BARNES. ft- ' -.., 7T ,,. - ,- --i ".v.jsa THE WILLAMETTE NOTE L KADINGr HOTEL OF THE CITY, Reduced rate. Management liocral. Electric cars leave ho;el (or nil nuhlir limUh, had points of interest Special rates will be given to permanent patrons. a, i, Wagner, awn Mowers, 1 O, TX. f Macl tine Oils. iay Rakes, VJI dy J3rUb, and Axle Grease. ardware, Staves and Tinware. Salem, Or, jarden Hose, ") awn Sprinklers, J Bicycles, Sundries, '.XCELSIOR - STABLE ft. C, Haskn, Manager. I) vn I 1i..r mc.l. Satisfaction 8Uiir,int'-e I. Slalil. back nt State Insurance block A A: MEN'S 3 WC Onifrv ''DaiHii mk !!! hk n ma u im ma ma n h OUIfte) nuuuu. Rie grandest, the most select, the choicest "-ww VU.J.VJJA Jl JLJ.XCXX O ll WO OAlOf fcvJia.iwt Jits, every dav suits your eyes ever be M-4 fabrics that are meritorious, linings iat are reliable, styles that are new, fit that 10WS sfnfJir. anrl lacf Ut if nnt 1fast. Ofices vrv, UUW MUV JWW --.- - , f iatare,vwell, prices that fit your purse, be smaii or large, iNew iau suits ai iroxi New Orleans. Oct,. n ti, Times-Democrat's Key West special says: If tne Spanish authorities had taken Scnor Angel Fernandez off the- Ward line steamer Vigiiancia when thai vessel was In Havana harbor last Friday, United States . warshins would have been Immediately ordered to Havana to enforce a demand for reparation, and war betweeu this country and Spain would have un doubtedly resulted. For three", hours, hist Friday, the United States and Spain were on the brink of war. and the threatening situation was 'only over when; the Spanish ignomlnously backed down and let Hie VMhinpln proceed with Fermandezon boasd. Word from a Havana correspondent gives a dramatic account of tjicepi sode According to the letter, when the Vigiiancia put Into Havana', the Spanish authorities demanded the sur render ofSenor Angel Fernandez. a Mexican on board the vessel! The Spanisli alleged that Fernandez was not a Mexican, but a subject of Spain. Captain John Mcintosh, of the Vigi iancia, refused to surrender Fernan dez. Then the Snanish authorities told Mcintosh that if the Vigiiancia attempted, to go to sea with Fernan dez on board. '. shwould'be' aunic-'byn . fc."-' -i the guns of Morro castle. Captain Mc intosh Immediately laid the matter before Consul-General Lee, who com plimented the captain on Ills bravery and told him to take the Vigiiancia to sea when he pleased. General Lee was greatly enraged at the threat to sink the Vigiiancia, and Is reported to have said to Captain Mcintesh: "If the guns of Morro castld sink your ship, American warships will te bombarding Havana in a few days." Captain Mclntesh returned to the Vigiiancia, and Consul-General Lee informed Weyler that the vessel was going to sea, and If any attempt was aade to take off Fernandez, or if the vessel was tired upon.Spaln must take the consequences. Weyler Im mediately summoned a cabinet coun cil, and while this council was con sidering the matter, the Vigiiancia began to weigh anchor. The Spanish officials on board protested, but Cap tain Mcintosh said in vigorous langu age, the letter states: "D n you objections; my ship has been cleared; my consul' has told mc to go to sea. I am golhg, and I dare you to try to prevent me. Get off my The AragoWrecked. MARSnriEtD, 0., Oct. 20 The steamer Arago, frolp San Francisco, went ashore this mtlrnlng, Just nortli of the Coos bay jetty, near when) the whaloback, Wetinore was lost. In attempting to land! a boat load of passengers three wcte drowned. John Norman of San Francisco and two others, names unknown. It is thought another boat loudA containing Mm chief engineer, Broals lost. The fog is so dense that the rcck cannot be ANOTHER BIG BLAZE STAYTON. seen. The tug Hunter, and life-saving crew are at the scene of the wreck and It is impossible at this time to obtain any further details. ' (Tue Arago will be a total loss. LATEIJ. All that is left of the Steamer Arago to bo seen, Is the twqjBpars projecting up on the ocean beach. ' The survivors were brought to Empire City On the tug Columbia. None of-the bodies of the lost, which now number 8 of the crew aud 4 of the passengers, have been recovered. -Among the lost, so far ascertained, urol E M. McGraw, DfCoqulUeClty, passenger; John Nor man, of Marshlleld, asengor; Rich ard Walters of Oakland) passenger. Of the ship crew missing are: W. M. Whlttol, of San Francisco, fireman; Eric Wall of San Francfpco, 'fireman; Richard Patterson of ,Sa;n Francisco, steward; F. Fefnad'cz. chief cook; Cfilef Engineer W.' JE. irown, J. Kru ger, sailor; Harry Sander; sailor. Foreign yhet. LondoiJ, Oct. 204-AtV Baltic today wheat opened six nence Under 'yester day's price, but values, stiffened later and holders are demanding yesterdays .if i Visits the Town of Woodburn, Oregon. A WHOLE BLOCK BURNS. A List of Estimated Losses and Insurance. vasillttlo doing, ? top prices. Tliere.jyasj Khnwhi'nr. - ' - 1 A broker; who docs the 'largest business in wheat tills side of the Atlantic, said hi regardto the situa situa teon: ."There Is a scarcity in spite of . t ttie fact that England had a seven- million crop, that induced speculators to rnsh in. The Russian crop is poor and Austria's -crop practically nil, But what is of great moment to con sumers having largeladvancc milling contracts, also rushed in to secure supplies. The California wheat sent to India as yet, only is. a drop In bucket, but moral effect movement and Impending famine India lias been very great. Of course if rain falls large quantities of California wheat will not be wanted. But I doubt this and coupled with tlia viceroys graye telegrams, It now na turally affords speculators a real ele ment of uncertainty thoy delight In. Still this does not account for more than half the rise. The balance Is 6olld in advance, owing to shortness of supplies. We shall follow- the United States closely, however, and speculators who force the market. - WooDDOKN,Or.,Oct. 20. One whole business block burned hero Monday nlght.and several large buildings near by were threatened. The lire wns con fined to the block bounded by Front and First streets and Garfield and Fill more on the north aud south. The block of wooden buildings is totally wiped out. The fire started by the-explosion, of gasoline In the drug store of L. "W. Guis9, In the center of the block. A lady came In for a small vial, and in some way the can exploded and ran on the Moor, at once catching on fire and soon the wholo room was In flames. The fire, soon communicated to the postodlco adjoining, spreading to F. M. Cammack'8 hotel, next to the drug store of A.IJ.Cornwnll.to W. A. Fash's furniture store, to Loul Provost's grocery and the hardware storo of Louis Waldmann. The contents of the postofllec were nearly all saved. The hotel is a total loss. The flro spread slowly, owing to the absence of wind, and thud every one was ablo to save most of his goods. Tho flro commenced at 8:30 o'clock and raged until 10:30 o'clock p. in. As the city lias no flro department, it was hard work to light the flames, buy great credit lsjiue tho citizens tuat the fire was confined to one block. The losses nro estimated as follews: Ins. Loss L Waldmann, stck and building $3,000 A L Cornwall, stock 1,200 I S Leonard, building . . . 1,500 -F M. Cammack, hotel building 4,000 J H Settlemelcr, 2 build- r Jigs.. 3,000 Louis Provost, stock.... 2,000 L W Guiss 1,000 F M Cammack, storo building i,coo W F Finzcr.postmaster. . 100 W A Fash, building and cnntnntH a (w !,,": ;-', i.vw 'UurKcnx b inzer ,400 Bank of Woodburn, dam aged 400 Woodburn brass band. ... 300 Miss Ida Brokey, dress maker 200 $2,400 800 500 nono 1,000 1,200 nono none 800 nono none none small Mr. Win. Potter, of Lyon, was a atayton visitor over Sunday. Miss Ethel Gardnnr. n iturinnr. nt. tho Willamette University In Salem, was homo over Sunday. Mr. Robert Shaw, of Mill City, catno down Saturday night to attend lodge. Mr. David Wvntt. nnri vtn naicn1 through Stayton. Saturday, nn mnt for Albany to hear tho Hon. Tillman. MIssDcan Kitchens, of tho Salem unlvorslty, was homo for a few days last week" Miss Adda Puch. of Salem, has r. turned to Stayton to take chargo of hor class in elocution. Mrs. John Kerns and son, Joe, made a business trip to the capital clty.Sat urday. Rev. Jones and family, of Southern Oregon, are the guests ofRov. Jono's sister, Mrs.Wm.Thomas,or this place. Mrs. Quessnoll and three children rrlved here, from California, last Wednesday and will spend tho winter In Stayton. Mrs. Quessnoll was a former resident of this place and all her old friends nro glad to welcome hor back. Mrs. G. Trask and mother, Mrs. Folils.drovo to Salem Thursday morn ing and back In tho evening. "There is to be one more flag raising In Stayton before election, and when that Is dono, It will bo dono with cere monies befitting tho occasion. A flag is to float tho brcezo in honor of that soldier, statesman, and champion of protection Hon. Wm. McKlnloy, of unio, ana tne Republicans aro in car nest In the desiro to havo thcovent an Impressive one. Hon. Tlllmnn Fnrri. llkcwlll olllclato on tho occasion," writes the editor of tho"Stayton Mall" on Oct. 8th. Tho MoKinley polo was raised last Saturday afternoon, and a broad stnllo was woven by tho Bryan ltes for tho simply reason that thoMc Klnleyites had chosen tho 17th of Oct. "to float tholr flag In tho breezes" on tho ovo of which tho Bryan Club were to havo theirrally to make tho raising of tho polo "an impressive event." The Hon. Tillman Ford did not of. flcate, howovcr, as announced, but in stead u. r. Strain, tho boy orator of Silver Greek addressed a largo crowd at tho Stayton Opera IIouso for the cause of -free .stlvcx which were "ceremonies beilttinjr tho occasion" the Bryan boys think. try from tho gold standard policy and destruction. A few ablo remarks wero listened to j . . muse, which was well re ceived. A song entitled "Marching for Bryan," closed tho evening's pro gram. Tho last song was a regula'r "cam paign production, and has tho procd distinction Of helnrr mm.1 . . Stayton ladles. . MARION. Mnudo Ramsey, of niotiinni t visiting with Marion relatives for a few days. Zeno Batty, of Salem, occupied tho pulpit at tho Friends church lost Sabbath. Mr. Bradloy, lato of Washington, occupies tho L. M. Ha worth property, havlug rented tho Frcad farm for tho next season. Mr. Frank Wiseman has made quite an addition to his rcsldencoof lttto. W. J. Hadloy has also a now wood house, Mr. Stanzcr having done tho work. Mr. Socsbe Is giving hlsrcsldencn a coat of rustic and a new porch which will add to tho appearance of tho same. ""Mrs. James, of Albany, Is visiting hero with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Norton. Mr. II. G. BouHng of this place boarded tho trnln sint. Tiifcinw ..,. nelcna, Montana, whoro ho expects to locate and send for his familr in t.iio .near future. - Newt Cook, road siinfrvlnr Imo had 11 largo force of men and teams hauling gravel for two weeks, making a loveo along tho Santjanv.Juijtrbelow tnorerry. The object Is to prevent tho river overflowing Its banks at tlfls particular placo during tho rainy sea son. Over 1,000 loads have already been hauled. Willis T. Moon arrived on- tho HOth Inst., from tlio Gooso L'ako country and will mako his home with hu grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. George Born. Stitnrilnv. t.lih . iin, r ' and Mrs. Al. Hunt, a six' pound girl. Mother and child doing well and of coureo Mr. Hunt Is happy. . j. i f . Mr. and Mrs. R. "Unrr.nn want, in Al- Wiy.Saturday.tb' hear' Tillman bM'- ' report, a general croou time and wern tirsilf nntrl 4h .!. "r t "t"i'.wu iui tjuuitf. oir. iHorionsays Mrs. Rosa Folll's was aSalem visitor out of porluips 10,000 present nbouf20 lllirarlnv rnt.lll-nlnrv lit . tin n.rAnlnr linmln .. ... - .ir.tfii . .... 4.75 TO i$20 IN. John .5c SOU The Popular Clothiers' tote and Libertv Streets, ship." And with that the Yankee roughly shoved the Spaniards Into the wait ing boats, and the Vigiiancia, flying the stars and stripes, started for the mouth of the harbor, .which is commanded by the ,'guns of Morro castle. Consul-General Lee himself watched the VIgilancla's process. Meanwhile sik'uals were being-exchanged. between Weyler's palace and Morro castle, and In the latter place there were signs of great excitement. Slowly the Vigiiancia entered the mouth of the harbor, and then it was noticed the guns of Morro were turned on the ship. The Vigiiancia repeat edly signalled Morro castle, "I am irolmr to sea," but no answer came 'from the fort until the vessel was in blue water, and then the Spaniards ran up the signal which means It is said Weyler Is fnrlous over tho departure of the vessel and at Consul- Candidate Bryan's Tour. Steuiiknville O. Oct. 20. Tho trip tills morning, of Bryan, through the Ohio valley districts along, the banks of Ohio, has been punctuated hero and there with cheers for hln opponent. There were five Btops bo fore this placo was reached, and at three. the candidate addressed tho crowd from the rear of his car. There was an enthusiastic crowd at Bellalre. At Bridgeport, wearers of yellow badges were numerous, but the shout era for tho triple nominee were strong enough to drown the cheers for the Republican candidate. Bheaks An Arm. While giving an exhibition In '.'tumbling" Saturday evening before an audience of youth ful admirers of tills sport, Harold Cruise, of Nortli Salem, sustained a fracture of the leftarm Just below the elbow. Tlis boy was thrown from the feet of a playmate into the air, but he failed to reuch "terra firma" as he In Mr. Cammack sayed one dwelling on tho corner of Garfield and First streets, beinp the only building left on tho block. L. Waldman had only recently bought out tho L. G. Barron hardware stock. Mr. Cornwall und Mr. Guiss saved much of their stocks. This Is the second lire Woodburn bus suffered, in 1 the past year and owing to hard times many could not carry insurance. The bank building owned by J. II. Scttlemler acted as a bulwurk to pre vent the flames spreading south. All the windows arc cracked on the side towards tho fire and tho cornlco badly Bcorched. There Is r.o line of buslnoss but what is still represented. Gulssand Cornwall saved much of their stock and opened up today. The postoflice is located in Dr.Gulss's 4 new store. Mrs. Guiss was severely prostrated from nervous excitement and he daughter, Mrs Patton, of this city was called to her side on tho morning overland. Tho Woodburn band boyi are heavy losers haying their Instruments, music and uniforms destroyed. The ladles of the Unity Church, will give a dime social at Channlng hail next Thursday evening. Refresh- iuiicu ui iraki. iciiu iiiiiju un uu ill- uiciikr, a jiiugiuiu uuu u hwiui IIII10. tended. and instead aliuhtcd on his left 'Amonir the attractions will bo unnim arm with the above result. ' by tho Mott Brothers J State street grocer, is apout his store j solid oak only $2. Others for $1.50 at again, after a short illness. I Bured & Hamilton's. 10-tf. Thursday, returning iu tho evening. MV. B. P. Taylor has been quite ill for tho past few days, but wo are pleased to report is again ablo. to bo up around onco more. Our little town is certainly havinc a small "boom" if onolsto judgo from tho amount of now building going up considering tho times. Tho Bryan rally at the Stayton opera house was a success, last Satur dayin more ways than ono tho greatest success, however, was In forcing the hall door onen. after tho key had been stolen by unknown par ties. It Is supposed to prevent tho people of Stayton from hearing a Bryan speaker. The stage was very prettily deco rated, with autumn leaves, ferns, flowers, and tho Bryan flag, by tho ladles of the town, who aro in sympa thy with tho free silver cause. At 7:30 the meeting wus opened with a song, by the choir, entitled "Amer ica;" followed by a select reading, from Miss Tempest uunnlvln "A Vision of Lost Alantls." Miss Pugh,' of Salem, was next called upon, and responded, by recit ing u comical recitation entitled "A Sunday Fishing," which caused all tho small boys to roar, with merri ment, so lifelike did Miss Pugh por tray tills character. Tho speaker was then introduced, by tho chairman, norace Mann, as the boy orator of Silver Creek Hon. C. P. Strain, who did full justice to tho occasion, and It is honestly honed, throiurh his nblo efforts In bundling tho money question so cleverly, that Mr. Strain will be tho means of convincing more than one- half of tho blinded perbous of tho light and truth, upon this tho ono Im portant question of the day tho free coinage of silver. In closing his ad dress, Mr. Strain made ono grand, magnificent appeal to tho fathers and sons of our glorious nation, to vote for the man who would Bave our coun- handswentun forMcKlnlev whlln tho Brynn hands could pot, bo num bered except by tho 1000.. Bill- Mm Klnloy was not In it. Farmers aro busy trying to . get In their fall grain but more rain is In great domand lust now as tho irround is too dry to do good plowing. We hopo all who desire to live under a monarchial government wlirvoto straight for- Bill i MoKinley .or eml- grato to England at once. Dr. DoKannet. This well known Russian traveler having voluntcercdan entertainment for tho Salem Ilosnltal at Rcedfa lopera hoiisc tomorrow evening, It is Jhoped tho citizens will show,thelrap- prcciationanu tueir loyalty to ono of tho public institutions 'of 'tho city Tho entertainment promises to bo ono of tho most pleasing of tho season Popular prices. Secure seats at Pat ton Bros. Ex-Senator Dolnh Judgo Watson Judge Cutlln and other pormlnent Portland fnttornoys. wore beloro tho supreme court today ' r i u Befork Sending East for youf wall imncr you should brlnir vour samples and see what wo can-do. -, Wo will duplicate any of tho papers ad-1 Yertlscd by Chicago houses at tho same prices and savo you much an noyance by Waiting. Bo sure to'brlni' your samples for comparison. Burcn & Hamilton. 10-tf Via tho Union Pacific System baggago is checked through from Portland to Its destination. Tho specialties of tho Union Pacific aro unexcelled track and equipment, union depots, fast time, through cars, steam heat, Pintsch light and court eous treatment to passengers. For rates and information, apply to Hoirm & HAniCKit. A fronts. 15-12d-4w Salem, -Oregon rPlin XT.llnlnt .lull nf. TTfif.lalinwv .has put up a 100 foot flag polo and 1 floats a 12x20 flag on the city hall. Highest of all in Leavening Tower Latest US. Gov't Report. R$ ABSOLUTELY P(!R&.mw: 4 3 -M J 4 -i i 'I 4