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-T- -wr" irrwtnf&" iv DAILY CAPITAL voii. y. SALEM, OREGON, MONDAY, MAItCII 7,I88. NO. 4 JOURNAL HatS and Shoes AT NEW YORK RACKET We offer a PUR ranging from $1 to $1.75, splendid hat at S1.35. 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 $11.90 for a very fine suit, Men's and boys' all wool and wool mixed suits at very low prices, boys' from$l to $5.65 Men's suits from $3,75 to $13 for our fine all wool suits, Call and examine these goods and prices, We can save you money, B. T. BARNES. Count On This ! Prices shall be at least as low here as anywhere else In tow n. now muchs owertliey may be depends. Holding up here and there a bain in article i one thing, keeping an entire stock or clothing of the highest level of qual ity and assortment, and the lower leycl of prices Is another. :o:- Men's Business Suits. $5, $6, $7,50, $8, $10, $12,50, $15, We bought the suits in large quanltlcs. We positively offer them for 25 per cent less money than other dealers. This fact simply makes competition an impossibility, you never saw such good suits for so little money. Come in and we will show them to yju, G. W. JOHNSON & CO. i i ' i iii'1' " I ( ?mJ-S I M li WS smiiit! -rz-zzd See Herein msssssmm Wood, Wa Ii.iva frnm this Hiitc. March 1. Large Body Fir, dry and seasoned; cord i Small Fir, dry and seasoned, sawed cord Cord wood, 4 foot, In porportlon. Sand and Loam UardenSand, Loam and Fertilizers for Gardens and Lawns; Also best quality Sand delivered to any of the cemeteries. Sewer Pipe We arc headquarters'for Sewer Pipe and connections. We also contract to lay sewers In a skillful manner. Get our rates before placing orders else where. Successors to Salem Improvement Co., 319 Front and Chemeketa streets, Salem. THE fine line of T We Aim to Please, We have just received th2 most artistic, best constructed and easiest acting lino of builders' hardware ever brought to Salem direct from the Yale & Towne Manufacturing Co, This line includes locks, sash lifts etc.. and the Yale Burglar Proof Sash Locks The strongest and safest sasu fastener made. CRAY BROS, APhone 30, reduced the nrlce of wood as fellews: sawed any length and delivered, $3 per any length and delivered, $275 per HATS Wood ! The Spanish Warclouil Spain Formally Requests General Let's Recall. Spain's Request That Our Cuban Relief Be Delivered in Merchantmen Was Also Denied. Madrid, March 7. Senor Gullon Spanish minister of foreign affairs, recently Intimated to United States Minister Woodford that the Spanish government desired the recall of consul-General Lee, and that the Amer ican warships which have been des ignated to carry supplies to the relief of the sufferers In Cuba should be re placed by merchant vessels, In order to deprive the assistance sent to the reconcentrados of an ofllclal character. Minister Woodford cabled the re quest to Washington, which replied refusing to recall General Lee In the present circumstances or to counter mand the orders for the dispatch of the war vessels, making the represent ation that the war yessels are not fighting ships. War Sentiment Growing. Washington, D. C, March 7. Be fore the close of another week this country will be In conflict with Spain If the president carries out the policy agreed upon with his cabinet. The president will lay before con gress tlie reports of various American consuls, reciting the history of Spah lsh atrocity in Cuba, together with a message stating his failure to end the war byj pact tic means, and that It Is the duty of this country to stop these atrocities by armed intervention, If necessary. He will make the destruction of the Maine an issue.' The moment congress authorizes armed Intervention, war will begin. Speaker Reed will be unable. to pre vent such a action by the house, even if he desired to do so. The President's Answer. Washington, March 7. The sit uation in regard to Cuba and Spain Is perhaps grayer than at any time since the blowing up of the Maine. Spain has made two declarations that seem to mean that she seeks or, at least, Is not ayerse to war with the United States. Unofficially, the president was notified that Spain had decided to demand the prompt recall of General Lee from Havana, and at the same time official notice was given that president would perform a friendly act for Spain by rescinding the ordeMhat rellef.'supplles to be sent to Cuba for the starving be sent in the warships 'Nashville and Mont gomery. It was stated by Cubans friendly to Spain that they would re gard the sending of supplies In those vessels as an Indirect notice to the in surgents that, they had backing from the United States. The desire for the recall of Lee is based on his report that autonomy had failed, and his refusal to disavow his report. Ills intense activity In defence of Americans who felt the heavy hands of Weyler and Blanco is also cause of complaint. President McKlnley has considered these two questions four and a half hours, when he disposed of the de maud for the recall of our fearless consul-general by Issuing the follow ing official statement to the press, "The presdent will not consider the recall of General Lee. who has borne himself througout till? crisis with judgement, lldiltty and courage to the presidents entire satisfaction." This crushing reply to Spain was followed by a statement in regard to the other question, as follews: "As to supplies for the relief of the Cuban people, all arrangements have been made to cary a consignment this week, from Key West, by one of the naval vessels, which ever may bo best adapted and most available for the purpose to Mantanzas or the Sagua. Before this last statement was Issued, secretary Long telegraphed to SIcard at Key West, -asking if the Transport Fern could't be used In stead oftlie Nashville and Montgom ery, to take the supplies, the desire being to give Sain no opportunity in Business is a fair exchange of advantages. You give good money to your grocer; he gives you Schillings Best tea the best he has. future to sayjho administration pro voked hostilities. Sicard replied that the Fern is not available, as thc was busy at Hpfma and couldn't bo spared. Sold Spain the Mines, London, i arch i7. According to the statement of a man whoso cards describe him is an electric engineer, whose name c mnot be disclosed, but which has been forwarded to Wash ington, he solll to Spanish officers in Loodon several years ago a large num ber of mines, tight or ten of which were placed in Havana harbor. He says they were made In a special way, and had a specially and peculiarly con structed cable, which he contends he can positively incntlfy, if the smallest piece It produced. Some of the mines, the man con tinues, were fixed so they could be fired from a fort, and two of them had bulbs arranges so that they would ex plode when a vessel came in contact with them. But the alleged electrical engineer adds that he does not be lieve that the bulbs would be used iu water as shallow as that of Havana harbor, no exhibited the plans of one of these mines, which, he pointed out, was the most likely to produce the effect desrlbed In the wreck of the Maine. It was numbered "2," and was constructed to contain 500 pounds of gun cotton. This Is the story told by the man, who gives one the Impression that he has been sergeant of engineers or has held some similar position. He was apparently thoroughly posted upon electrical matters and submarine mines. This man is an Englishman, and he says he is willing to go to the United States as a witness. Thus the phase of the question was left undisposed of, but it Is significant that this evening Secretary Long telegraphed to the commandant of the navy-yard at League Island, and Philadelphia, to put the cruisers Minneapolis and Columbia Into com mission at once. This means that they will be put in instant readiness to go to sea to join the already for midable fleet now at Key West. Of ficials of the war and nayy depart ments are as busy on Sunday as on a week day sending orders to Slcard.who Is In constant communication with Secretary Long. SOCIETY NOTE BOOK. Friday evening Misslva Irwin en tertained the Capital Society club at her home, No. 375 Church street. The ever fascinating game of whist was the order of the eyenlng. Mr. David nammond won the first prize, while Miss Ina Smith was awarded the booby. Mr. E. Murray lacked but one point of winning the first prize, while Mr. Haund came as near claiming the booby. When winners had been an nouced, an elegant supper was served by the hostess. Sunday eyenlng the choir of the First Congregational church, under the direction of Prof. Scoblo, gave its initial song 6erylce and it was en joyed by a large congregation, A lengthy program was rendered con sisting of anthems with solo parts, by Mr. II. B. nolland, and Prof. Scoble; solos and choruses by Mrs. nolland and Prof. Scoble; Choruses by the choir and hymns In which the congregation joined. In addition to this the paster, Itev. Kantner delivered an address on "The Klondike of the Soul." Prof. Scoble also made a few remarks per taining to the nature of the evening's exercises, These song services will occur at regular interyals of about a month. Prof. Scoble and other musical friends of J. Carlisle Denton hayo conculuded to give that gentleman a benefit concert and recentlon. Thurs day evening, at the Y. M. C. A, rooms. There will be a program, in which the artists of the city will par ticipate. Mr. Denton expects to leave for England, baturday morning, to remain for some time to perfect his musical education on the violin at Manchester and London. Or. MIlea' Nerve Plasters 25c. at alldrujjists. Dressmaking Parlors. Mrs. L. Campbell has opened dressmaking parlors at 335 Liberty street, she Is prepared to do all kinds of fashionable dressmaking at reasonable prices. Sat isfaction guaranteed. 3 5 lm Prof. Hall Heard From Lettei from a Salem Klondiker Who Had Been Reported Dead. He Does Not Advis: His Friends to Come, Following letter was todav received from Prof. J. O. Hall, late principal of Lincoln schoel: Dawson, Jan. 14, 1808. A Happj New Year andmany of them to you all! We have written full particulars of our trip from the time wo left Dyea and mailed at Dawson, but we have just discovered that no mail has left this winter. Ve have found a n.an tonight who will leave for the outside right away. We wlU take this opportunity to let you kuow we are all enjoying good health etc., and wl'un the Canadian mall getsoutyou will tind the missing links. We sent an order for provision, but for fear you may not reccivo it in time send a copy iu this letter. Mr. velcu and I opened our Christ mas package on Christmas Eye and were the lumpiest mortals in nil Klondike. No gift Is so acceptable in this country as Shakespear. We are working very hard every day.but luive found time lo read several of the plavs. We hayo taken six claims. Have started to prospect two of them, but haye not gono far enough to ascertain whether they are of any value. We haye great faith that we will make a a "stake." The only discouraging feature Is that it may take some timo to do it. All we ask is health and we have had that so far. I haye not been sick a day and weigh 180 pounds. The winter so far lias been "O. K.' The coldest weather we have had In Dawson was 02 degrees below, and out here on Bonanza, by our themometcr, was 47 degrees. We worked all of the time. Have to mend our foot and hand wear and do all of the little things necessary to make a bachelor comfortable and re spectable. On the 28th of December, (our 10th anniversary,) took a trip up the Yu kon, 30 miles and on the last day of year, staked off our three claims on Reindeer creek. I occupied the time I was watching the old year out and the new one In by splitting wond for 3 hours, Was gone seven days on this trip. Will give particulars later. People are stampeding for claim. I think there will be none left, in this vicinity, for those who come in the spring. We are allowed only 200 feet under the new law. Wo managed to get two and a half claims of 500 feet each, on a tributary of Bonanza, before the law took effect. They are within a half mile of our cabin. We have not had time to prospect them yet, wo are much encouraged by reports of tlie the surrounding claims. If we do not make on tlicbe we are trying we'll go to some of our others. Nuggets have been found on someof the new claims that run from $1 to $1 in value. We have plenty of heart in our work. Gold and plenty of it is found in this country and it will bo exceptionally strange If we do not get our hands on part of It. We have plenty to sat and cuough variety to keep off scurvy wo think, but It It does get tiresome always to find the principal article the same, bread, bacon and beans. Of course wo have fruit, but dried fruit becomes a stale article when too well patron ized. I have written my honcstopinion of everything and it will reach you fn time, meanwhile, I cannot advise any of my friends to come in the spring, al though they might come and do well, We congratulate ourselves over and over that we came in last fall, yet there are chances against us. We may be obliged to go out with empty pocket-books like many other poor mortals have done, How is school progressing. There Isn't a day but that 1 think or it hundreds of times, If I look at my watch, I think It Is time for the bell or It Isn't quite tlrno and I know you are preparing board work or perhaps In the basement with the glrl3 and boys. Be sure to remember me to all tho teachers and my pupils. Lincoln 6chool and Its environments will al ways occupy a warm place In my memory wherever I may go. George and I must go up on the claim and build our fires now. I haye not time to describe our work In detail, but will later. J.O. Hall. Towne in Salem Silver Republican National Chair manSin Oregon. Grand Ovation Tendered Him at Sac ramento, Cal, Congressman Towne, of Duluth, Minn., arrives In Salem Tuesday at 2 o'clock and will speak at 2:30. He Is national chairman of the Silver Re publican party, and in 1890 Mark Ilanna hired athorsand house to house colporteurs to defeat his reelection. He speaks at Iloscburg today. AT SAOHAMENTO. The Daily Bee says the reception tendered to Congressman C. A, Towne of Minnesota, and the hearty and enthusiastic manner with which his talk was received, demonstrates that the cause of sliver Is not retrograding, but that It Is as potent and as dom inant In that community as It was when, In November, 1800, that banner Republican county gave a majority of 250 for William J. Bryan. The Bee says: Ex-Congressman Charles A. Towne delivered a power ful address on Silver, The platform was decorated In honor of the speaker with the National colors, flowers, vines und plants. One large floral piece to the right of the platform was formed of smllax, Inwoven with uamcllas, farming tho figures 10 to 1. Two American Hags were draped back behlndjthoplatform.and between them was the picture of Wlillam J. Bryan. The speaker's dellyery was rapid but. pointed, and ho drove each argu ment homo before passing to the next. Ho was frequently interrupted with applause from his audience wbloh, as the speaking proceeded, seemed to get more and more In sympathy with him, Tho crusade of Mr. -Towno at this time has done immeasurable good. It has strengthened the weak In tho people's creed; It has hurried up tho laggards; It has put renewed ambition In tho breasts of those who are bat tling for the right; It has given hope, and courage, and confidence for tho future In the hearts of the faithful; and It undoubtedly has added many a convert to the ranks. Tlie silver voters of Marlon county will give him a grand reception at Salem. AT SALEM. Mr. Towne will bo received by a committee of Silver Republicans, Populists and Democrats, headed by chairman of tho Sllycr Republican state executive committee, W. T. Rlgdon. He will be escorted to Hotel Willamette. The speaking will bo at Reed's opera house at 2:10 p. m. A public reception will bo glyen Mr. Towne at Hotel Willamette from 7:30 to 10 p. m, . o t 1 S1 O-l l " w0 oaieuis jrreaesx otore I Dress Goodstnr 5 $1,00 Qualities, 89& $1.25 Qualities, $1,50 Qualities Wc have too many novelties consisting of fancy Jatquardu, Irldescenta Armures, Melange Poplins, Caul lie stripes, and a great many others all go at extraordinary cuts. Umbrellas never before have we shown such an array of beautiful und effective styles in handles, 30 doz. good and true Just opend ed. 50c to $6,00, That One for $1,00 is the best ever sold ; the higher the price better the quality. Dress Goods the newest novelties now on display, authentic styles and fabrics always found here, iridescent, poplins, melange, granites, coarreau plaids, cov erts, armures, hculrettas, drap d'ete. All new. 38c, 50c, 75c, 85c, $1, Silks, Individual patterns, In season able styles, buyaders. brocades, oyer shot plaids, dresden canit ies, satin duchesse etc. etc. 75c, $100 up to $3,50 Butterfly bows for ladles JOSEPH MEYERS & SONS. 278280 Commercial st corner Court st f TELEPHONE NO. 3. Tho Royal la ttte btgbott grade baling powder koow. Actual loiU fciraw It ooe one- tMfd farther than onr other braad. pOY &AKiH0 POWDER Absolute! Pure ROYAL iAKINO POWDCR CO., NCW YORK. In charge of a committee of ladies of tho Bimetallic Union as follews: Mrs. A. D. Charlton, Mrs. W. T. Rlgdon, Mrs. Olive S. England, Mrs. E. Hofcr, Mrs. N. J. Judah, Mrs. John Baync, Miss Payne, and Miss Do Long, Mrs. Amos Strng, Mrs. J. O. Hall, Mrs. Ashley White. The ladles ot the committee are re quested to meet at the office ot W. T. Rlgdon No. 109 Court street, promptly at 10 o'clock a. m. Tuesday for organ ization. Tho reception will be infoimal and all will bo mado welcome. PROHIBITIONISTS. Hold a Conference and Call u County Convention. Tlicro is difference of opinion among tho Prohibitionists as to ad visability of holding a county con vention. PrjinlnenL mumbors ot tho Proht. party declare there will bo no county convention In Marlon county und that It was so determined at the meeting Saturday. But tho state organizers of tho party are billed in all the counties ot western Oregon and seem very much in earnest about putting a state, county and congressional ticket in tho field. Messrs, Baker and Miller give out tho following to print teday: State Organizer Baker and Assist ant State Secretary Miller, of tho Prohibitionists, held a meeting In the W. C T. U.hall Saturday evening ami a Gospel meeting Sunday nfternoon, A conference of tho workers was held in the same hall this morning and A. D. Leach was elected county chair man and J. A. Taylor, secretary. Tbey have called their county con vention for Wednesday, March 23, at 1 p. m in tho W. O. T. U. hall. Messrs. Baker and Miller will be with them at that time and will hold meetings in the hall on the evenings of the 22nd and 23rd. A Bid Loss. A man who docs not smoko tho 1Q cent La Corona cigar loses one-half of tho pleasuro of smoking. As a homo product, Its merits commends It to all judicious smokers. X--JL Pi iSpecial Lines at Prices . . Gordon Hats made by Henry Rolloll. Every hut guaranteed, newest , opera and derby styles just received. $3,oo, : Top Coats newest styles just received, line Italian body linings, satin sleeve lined, guunin-, teed to wear two seasons. $10, 12,50 and $13,50, : H, S, 6. M. guaranteed clothing, tho uiiij uiuuii-a in vuiuriuu nii.ii an absolute guarantee a big new line now on display, T stylish Whipcord, Covert's I Cheviot's worsteds, etc, all wool suits at 5 $6, $10 and $20. 1 worth 25c our price Is Oc. X $ ' 1 fl u I