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DAILY CAPITAL JOURNAL. Kl VOIi.S SALEM, OREGON, WEIXNESDAY, ITISKItUAltY 1G,7 1898. NO. 38. Hats and Shoes AT NEW YORK RACKET Wc offer a PUR ranging from $1 to $1,75, splendid hat at $1,35, Also wool hats and neat golf caps for men and boys, Excellent STAR 5 STAR fine shoes at $1,70, $2,20, $2,35, $2,70 to $3,25 for a very fine box calf shoe; also men's heavy shoes, Good stylish, all wool clay worsted black suits at $7,50, $8,15, 9,40, 10 to $11,90 for a very fine suit, Men's and boys' all wool and wool mixed suits at very low prices, boys' fromSl to $5,65 Men's suits Irom $3,75 to $13 for our fine all wool suits, Call and examine these goods and prices, Wc can save you money, !B. T. BARNES. Make Room and Get Money. "Kill Two Birds With One Stone." Wehave too many goods for this season of the year and not enough money. Therefore in order to reverse the condition of things no propose to g've you the prnllt on our goods for cash only. So come along and we will show you what a clearance sale means. We will demonstrate the fact to you beyond a doubt that you can buy CLOTHING Or Men's Furnishing Goods cheaper of us for the next few weeks than you ever bought them before in your life. Try us and see that we are telling you the truth. IG. W. JOHNSON & CO. HSXISsESHSNaaHSSaSHVSMSaNaBKSSS31BVJE, lihMbte Kitchen UteTisHs But we are going to commence the you low prices for Salem Special, patronize home industry Aumsvllle 1'iour. New Pickles, per qt Arbuckle and Lion Coffee, perpk ASest Mocha and Java Coffee, per lb Good Mocha and Java coffee per lb 10 lbs Lard 5 lbs Lard Chocolate, per lb lOlbs. B. Wheat lOlbs Corn Meal C37" Try our Ho Cream Oats for mush. Old P. O, Grocery. 6Hntnias is Over ! w:b sell ti1 rjYll ! t t t Gauss' Shears Warranted axes, saws, wedges, pocket and table cut lery, tin, granite and aluminum ware. . . BROWN TJLB fine line of T Living Without Cooks would be monotonous, while it lasted, which would not be long. For good culinary results, good utensils are nec essary. You can not miss it on ours and the prices will please you too. See our Nickel Plated Coffee Ware. GRAY BROS, Corner State ?nd Liberty sts, Salem, Oregon, New Year again with offering groceries. only 00 95 10 10 35 30 85 45 25 35 t 25 HARRIETT 6. LAWRENCE i t t t i upertor i t Stoves and Ranges, and Scissors, j j j , HATS St SMITH BATTLESHIP MAINE Blown Into Atoms in Cuban Waters, OVER THREE HUNDRED KILLED, The Cause of the Explosion Mystery, Havana, Feb. 16. At a quarter to 10 o'clock last evening a terrible ex plosion took place on board the United States battleship Maine, in Havana uarbor. Many were Kiueu or wounded. All the boats of the Spanish cruiser Alfonso XIII arc assisting. As yet the cause of the explosion Is not annarcnt. The wounded sailors of the Maice are unable to explain it. It is believed that the battleship is totally destroyed. The explosion shook the whole city The windows were broken in all the houses. The correspondent ol Asso ciated Press sajs ho has conversed witn several or tne wounded sailors, and understands from them that the explosion took place while they were asleep, so tucycan give no particulars as to the cause. The wildest consternation prevails in Havana. The wharves are crowed with thousands of people. It Is be lieved the explosion occured in a small powder magazine. At a quarter of 11 o'clock what re mains of the Maine is still burning. Captain Slgshee and the other oul cers have been saved. It is estimated that over 200 of the crew were killed, but It is impossible yet to give exact details. Admiral Manterola has ordered that boats of all kinds should go to the as sistance of the Maine and her wounded The Havana firemen are giving aid, tending carefully to the wounded who arc brought on shore. It is a terrible slgiit. General Zolana and the other gen erals have been ordered by Captain General Blanco to send troops to help the Maine crew in every way possible. The correspondent of the Associated Press has been near the Maine in a boat of the cruiser Alfonso XIII, and has seen others of tne wounded, who corroborate the statement of those first intereviewed that they were al ready asleep when the explosion oc cuned. Captain SIgsbee says the explosion occured in the bow of the vessel. Orders were given to the olllcersto save themselves as best they could. The latter, who were literally thrown from their bunks in their night cloth ing, gave the necessary orders with irreat self-nossesslon and bravery. At 1:30 the Maine continues burn ing. The first theory was that there had been a preliminary explosion in the Santa Barbara (magazine) of powder or dynamite below the water. Admiral Manterola believes that the first explosion was of a grenade that was hurled oyer the navy-yard. The report thatCaptain SIgsbee was woundtd Is inaccurate. Captain SIgs bee, with other olllcers, went in a small boat to the Ward line bteumer City of Washington. Two officers and more than 200 of the crew are missing. Some of the crew who were able to support thcmselyes by swimming were saved by the bi ats. Six of the wounded crew and one of the officers have been taken to the military hos pital by General Blanco's orders. The secretary Is Inclined to believe that most of the MillcerB of the Maine were on shore at the time of the accident, as It was sclll early in tho night. While neither the secretary nor Captain Dickens Ib inclined to discuss the probable cause of the accident, several suggestions were yenluied. They believe that it may haye been caubed byllre In tho bunkers heating the bulkhead near a magazine, or that an accident may have occurred while inspecting high explosives for torpedoes. Of course, this is mere speculation; and the secretary is anx iously awaiting a more detailed report from Captain SIgsbee. Later the secretary sent another telegram to Key West, directing that the tender Mangrove also be sent to Havana. LATER DISPATCHES. The Journal has been receiving later dispatches up to 4 o'clock but nothing final or satisfactory. Two hundred killed and all the officers saved was the estimate of losses at 3 o'clock. LATEST 4 P. M. Havana, Feb. 10. It is now be lieved that nearly 300 men was killed in the explosion on the United States Battleship Maim: last night. There were 351 men on cue paymas ters list last Sunday and It Is sup posed nearly all were on board at time of explosion. All olllcers are known to be sayed except Lieutenant Jenkins and As sistant Engineer Merritt. The caubo of the explosion is not known and Captain SIgsbee says lie Is not now prepared to express an opinion. The Spanish cruiser Alphonso XII was anchored near the Maine and saved 37 of the crew, SPAIN WILL UE CALLED TO ACCOUNT. Washington, Feb. 10 The Maine disaster Is the principal topic of con versation in Washington. Members of the committee on fore- clgn relations express the opinion that tho occurrence may result in grave complications, unless Spain can assure the United States that the Spaniards had nothing te do with It. Many express tho opinion that a tor pedo wai exploded under the Maine. LASTOF-DE LOME. Shakes the Dust of Washington From His Feet. Washinoson, Feb. 10. Senor Du puy de Lome, ex-minister from Spain accompanied by Mme.de Lome, their two sons and a Spanish valet, lcft Washington for New jYork, whence they sail for Llyerpooli A largo dele gation from the diplomatic corps, ac companied by their wives, gave a hearty au revolr at the station to their late associate. Mine, dc Lome carried a boquet of red roses and sev eral baskets of flowers were carried by tho attendants and placed in the car occupied by the de Louie party. The entire staff of the Spanish legation, headed by Senor du Bosc, tho charge d'affaires, was present. The, President Satisfied. New York. Feb. lO.-lThe Washing ton correspondent of the Herald says that the announcement from Madrid that theSpanlsh ministry had decided to reply in a fitting mariner to Minis ter Woodford's representations In the De Lome letter is highly satisfactory to administration officials. No one is more pleased over the; matter than the president. He has never doubted that Spain would repudiate the action of its minister. His only concern has been that the delay in closing the in cident might lead tosomo embarrass ment to the administration before the Spanish government had had an op portunity to muke a satisfactory res ponse. Mouse Ran Into His Opn Mouth. Pasadena, Feb. 16.-"-The Eev. J. H. Kelly, a negro preacher, swallowed a live mouse last night' and lived to tell the story. Mr. Kelly, who is pastor of the Friendship Baptist church, had been reading a newspaper and fell asleep with his mouth wide 'open. As lie was lying on his back a mouse, at tracted by loud snores, crawled into the wlde-ooon mouth, and squealing and clawing continued down the food canal Into tho stomach. The pastor jumping to' his feet and grasping fur breath, got on his wheel and rode for the nearest doctor. Eplcac brought the nioi.se up after two hours. Found Murdered. Medford, Or., Feb. 16. An un known man was brought to this place early Tuesday morning, unconscious, and died shortly after his arrival. His head was horribly crusl,tf.-,with sev eral deep cuts on the scalp. Vint Beall, living near Central Point; brought him here, having picked him up on his porch about 2 o'clock in the morning. How he got there was a mystery, but it later developed that he had been thrown from a passing train and had managed to make his way there, the residence being only a bhort dis tance from the track. An autopsy and Inquest developed suspicions of foul play, as a valise and sack of clothing were found near the railroad track, both being cut open and the contents scattered, Also blood waj found on his garments and other belongings. The Jury ad journed until Tuesday for tho devel opment of further evidence. No one can appreciate what bar gains can be found at the New York Racket,until they examine their goods and prices. There is little trouble In going in to see their lines. Take their "Star 5 Star" line -of shoes for all ages. These shoes has gained a high reputation for quality and style. All speak well of the durability, as well as being pleased with the styles. They never allow their shoes to grow old in style on their shel ve3. Tills Is a good time to test their shoes. 10-2d-lw Have Arrived. Jollie Nellie Mo Henry and her talented company haye arrived in this city on the train and will present tho operatic comedy "A Night in New York." The play itself is said to be far the best that "Jolly Nellie" has ever hud, telling a pretty, simple and Interesting story of New York llfe.and teaching a golden moral midst laughter and tears. Large Hare West & Baker dis play at their meat poultry market a largo Belgalan hare ralbcd by Leon Dividson.at Mornlngslde. The hare weighs eight and one-half pounds dressed. Many Men Have eyes but see not! Have ears but hear not 1 But it re quires only one trial of our groceries to conyince anyone that their quality Is unequalled. Branson & Co. nWool yarn, wool underwear, mack intoshes, overcoats and a number of other winter articles arc all greatly reduced to close out this lot, at the New York Racket. 10-2d-lw Don't annoy others by your cough ing, and risk your life by neglecting a cold. One Minute Cough Cure cures coughs, colds, croup, grippe and all throat and lung troubles. Stone's Drug Store. To Curtga j Cold in one day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. 25c. 10-14-Om BORN. PATTON. At the home of Mrs. E. N. Cooke, at 2 p. m. t Wednesday, February 16, 1898, to Mr. and Mrs. E. Cooke Patton, a daughter, Lu ella May, weight 0 pounds, All doing well. The happy father is tho well known State street stationer and 1b in the seventh heaven of delight. THE CITY COUNCIL. Makes an Effort in the Direction of Econ omy, Tho Salem city council was in ses sion Tuesday evening. AN ECONOMY MEASURE. The committee on ways and means reported the following resolution. "We, your commltteo on ways and means, to whom was referred tho res olution introduced by Alderman Park hurst, which reads as follews: "Where as, The city has been running behind it is the senso of this council that, the salaries of the city officers and em ployes ishould be reduced. Being thus instructed, beg leave to submit tho following report. "Being fully impressed with tho ne cessity, as well as tho justice, of an economical administration of the tlnunccs of tho city, having always in view a proper regard for sanitation, commercial facilities, mutual protec tion and a btrlct impartial enforce ment of law and order, and basing our conclusions upon tho principles of honest compensation for honest ser vices, wc hore to cooperate with you In adjusting all the departments of city government upon Judicious busl. ness principles without waste or in dlyious dlfcrlmlnatlon, we, therefore, recommend the following salaries and scale of wages for tho officers and em ployes of the city government. "In view of the large fees obtained on state cases we place tho salary of the city marshal and city recorder at $60, each, per month, "Chief of the lire department, per month, $55. "Engineer of fire department, $05. "Night policemen, each, $55. "Street commissioner, W0. "Hose driver and fireman, $40. "Hose boys. $8. "Believing the forgoing adjustment to be equitable and just under the present shortage of municipal funds we respectfully, recommend the adop tion of the same by proper ordinance "Very truly Hirnm Smith, A. B. Burcn, committee." Alderman Graham moved that the report be adopted. Alderman Smith called for the ayes and noes. Alderman Parkhurst moved to amend that the report be referred to the committee on ordinances. The ayes and noes were called for upon the amendment. The vote was taken and resulted as follews: Ayes Parkhurst, Law rence, McGrew, Legg: noes Buren, Graham, Hunt, Smith. The mayor otcd aje, thus carrying the amendment. The original motion, as amended, was not put before tho council, how ever, and the matter therefore Is not In the hands of tho ordlnnnco com mittee, but lies on the tabic. bills allowed, The committee on accounts and current expenses reported tho follow ing bills and recommeuded tho pay ment of the same. Salem Con. St. Ry Co $453 00 Ladd & Bush 3 00 A.II. Forstner 175 Statesman Pub. Co 2 03 F. S. Dearborn 3 85 R. II. Prlco 25 Salem Gas Co 27 00 Salem Water Co 01 48 A. J. Basey 3 00 Knox & Murphy 7 05 Salem Gas Co 0 30 A. W. Peebles 36 00 Harry Ilutton 5 00 Patton Bros 4 30 Gilbert & Patterson 100 John Hughes 5 15 Cooper Bros 2 00 Cap. Lumb. Co 117 41 OTHER MATTERS. The committee on streets reported In favor of renting the upper story of the city hall to the National Guard at $50 a mnth. Bids will bo receiyed for the Improvements needed. Tho applications of C. N Lake, G. W. Stlmpson and A. E. Dageny for 6aloon licenses were referred to the committee on licenses. O. D. Ilutton, Geo. Townsend and Bert Low were elected special police without pay. Communications of F. It. Anson was read showing averago cost of elec tric lighting in cities of Oregon, Washington and Idaho to be $9 85 a month for 20CD candle power a re lights, $10 48 where steam poffcr is used. An ordinance was introduced au thorizing the Electric company to build a track on Trade street, from Liberty street cast to tho alley, and onto the company's property, to han dle wood. It was referred to tho or dlnadce committee after the second reading. Union at Woodburn. In response to a call by the three chairmen of Woodburn precinct a goodly number of enthusiastic citi zens met in Beach's Hall Monday. House called to order. The first business transacted was by the Silver Republicans electing Geo. Whitney precinct chairman. Next was tho presentation of the rolls with tho declaration of princi ples; the three rolls were signed either as ollver Republicans, Silver Demo crats or Populists the principles be ing the same In each. After this there were speeches and experiences both Intercstiog and U3eful In behalf of reform, to the end that, Justice shall reign, and peo ple bo converted to tho principles of union, and to sign cither roll as their choice preferred, after which they adjourned to meet in the samo place Tuesday evening Feb. 23, with a gen cral Invitation to all who desire to better their condition. After years of untold suffering from piles, B. W. Pursell of Knltnersvllle, Pa., was cured by using a single box of DoWltt's Witch Hazel Salve. Skin dlscabcs such us eczema, rash, pim ples and obstinate sores are readily cured by this famous remedy. Stone's Drug Stone, Creat Crowd At the Union Revival Last Night. Miller Captur-s the People by Song and Sermon, Last night was a breezy meeting. Promptly at 7:30 things turned Ioofo with choir loft full of happy song sters tuey began "wnereiie Lcuus.i'ii Follow." and how they dldslng. Then said the evangelist, tell us what stood in your way of becoming a Christian. Quickly tho responses came; pride, fear of man, fear I could not bold out, my will, cards, dancing, puro mean ness, Indifferences, whisky, bad temper pure cursedness. One man said con trariness. Areynumarricd,sald Miller. (Laughter.) Fully forty had thus answered, dozens on their feet at once. That will do, said tho leader, now you see wo aro not natural born saints, but sinners and have fumcthlng to overcome then came a song, "Wonderful Sa vlor," which fairly captured the audi ence. Then according to announce ment tho jury was called and was seated in a row before tho speaker. "Gentlemen," said Mr. Miller, "You are to decide the greatest question that ever confronted mortal man. Wo don't want yuur verdict to bo influ enced by your prejudice r feeling either way, but according to the eyl Idence given." Then tho witnesses were put on the sturid and testimony given. Prophsey, Angels, God the Father, friends, na ture, enemies, devils and death, all testified positively to tho Divinity of Jesus Christ, and that He is man's only hope of eternal life. The unani mous verdict was like that of Peter, "He is tho Christ." What will you do with Illm, shouted the leader to the great throng, will you accept Him, If so, rise to your feet, Quickly up leaped a man of 50, throwing his hand high. Softly the choir begun "Almost per suaded" while others stood up. At 0 the audience were permitted to re tire. An after meeting was held al most filling tho entire church. It was an unusual night of power, many lingered till 10:30 in prayer. One said, "I tell you this looks liko business, 1 never heard such an airay of evidence on the Divinity of Christ." One strange peculiarity of Evange list Miller is, there Is nothing stereo typed about his ways, no two meet ings are alike, one never knows what is coming next. This evening by request he will sing "Tho Trundle Bed" and "Hand writ on the Wall." SubJect,Tho Red Light. m To Go To Corvallib. Rev, Isaac Peart and F. A. Alexander, who hayo been In this city for tho past few days, rcturnol to Corvallls this morn ing. The object and purpo'o of these uentlemcn's visit to Salem was to se cure tho services of E. F. Miller, tho singing evangelist for a week's ser vices lu Corvallls.beglnnlng Saturday of this week. The gentlemen were successful In making arrangements with tne evangelist wiio closes ms work here Friday night, going to Coryallis Saturday morning. m Stop that cough. Take warning. It may lead to consumption. A 2JC, bottle of Shiloh's Cure may save yoc ' fe. Sold by D. J. Fry. NEW GOODS llll" -SIANDe- SPBOIAL, BALvJBS T Are now in force at Salem's greatest store, Embroideries. The newest of the new this sea sou's creations, at special prices. Ladies Wrappers In bright new flannelettes cut to close out. Special 68c to $175 each, Idcalean Cloth, A ni.v napped fabric; would bo cheap at 8c, Our price per yard 5c, Best Vicugna Flannelette In new attractive patterns, our price, Peryard813c, W, B. Corsets, the leading American corset in new sliepcs just received, Ask to see them, New Spring Dress Skirts. See corner window. JOS. MEYERS k SONS. 278280 Commercial a,, corner Court st TELEPHONE NO. 3. Tke Royal la tka Mgfcait grade baking powder fcaowa- Actual tetta abow it g oa tMrd farther Uaa any other bread. POWDER AHaJttWiyPure HOVM. 1AK!K WWTM CO., new YOU. J- Publisher's Announcement. Look out for The Journal trade edition Saturday. It will be a doublo number, containing about twenty col umns of descriptive sketches of Salem business men and enterprises. All matter ordered In tho 5000 Trade Edition will go into The Daily and Weekly Editions besides. A splen did advertising opportunity is thus offered. Notices of religious services on Sun day free must bo at tho ofllco Satur day at 10 o'clock. All notices of entertainments by re ligious, Boclal, fraternal, charltablc.or political entertainments half price 5c aline. Journal advertisers always offer the lowest bargains and want tho trade of all classes of people. The crowded condition of our col umns made It Impossible to print S. M. Stock's new ad Tuesday. Their linen sale In this issun will interest housewives searching for bargains. The stock of clothing carried by tho Now York Racket, Is of the best qual ity, price considered, in the city. Look over their clay worsted nil wool, and wool and wool mixed suits for men, boys and youths. These goods have been selected with care, and ore sold at very close prices. Call and see them. 10-2d-lw OASTORIA. TltftO- itmlli lfutui f If ra ?&&dtM "" T. A. LIvcsloy tho hopbuyer, was In Portland today. Mr. Llvesley reports tho hop market exceedingly quiet, but very fow sales are now being made. Ills firm however In the past week has purchased about 200 bales from four parties paying from 7 to 10 cents per pound therefor. OA.STOHIA. fit lis- ilmllj ilpiituit CI SALEM MARKET. Wheat 70c. Oats 30c. Apples,3040c in trado. Hay Baled, cheat, $9110. Flour In wholesalo lots, $3.50 re tail $3.75. nogs drccscd, 41c. Live cattle 2c. Veal 4 s. Butter Dairy 15l!c; crcamory, 20(d23c. Sheep Live, 3c a lb. Men's Neckwear, Wo have just opened n grand line of now and nobby neckwear, yalues from GOoto $1, , Our Price 39c, Why Pay More Have you seen those seamless socks, tho greatest values shown, Two pairs for 25c, Advance Shipment of some cholco now French Or gandies and Trevillo Fucconas, tho lovely fabric forsprlng. New Taffeta Silks, In nowest shades and extra lino quality At 75c, Pr &AKIH0 C&&? t i H " ;l I -il HMh-11- " " -ftM,