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SALEM, OREGON, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 1898,
HO. 61
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and bargains, Call
an immense line of
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a great variety in quality and, of
course, in price. We give you the
best to be had of everything. You
would not expect to get cheap prices
on high grade goods, but we do sell
the best goods at the lowest possltle
prices. For Instance our
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CRAY BROS,
SHOES
WAR.
Three Days More to
Wait.
Navy
Has Plans for
Spanish Blockade.
Apprehensions for Battleship
Oregon's Safety.
Premature Announcement of the
Sailing Unwise,
If the Poweis Attempt to Intervene
England Is Our Friend,
Washington, April 21. It Las
b?en learned upon ood authority
that the navy has completed Its plans
for blockading Spanish ports. Both
the Cuban and the Forto Rlcan ports
will bo blockaded by our ships of war.
The flying squndron and some of the
vessels of the North Atlantic fleet will
ward off vessels of the enemy which
may have designs upon our coast. The
second line of defense of the latter
will bo made up of smaller craft, ap
propriately designated, in the hope
fulness of Its pestering quality, as the
mosquito fleet. This force will be un
der the command of Commander Hor
ace Elmer.
It is doubtful whether the navy
will assume an offensiye attitude un
til the military Is In readiness for the
Cuban Invasion. If the flying squad
ron shonld meet the Spanish fleet,
an attack would undoubtedly be made
by the American yessels.
Much apprehension If felt over the
battleship Oregon, which ohas been
ordered from the Pacific station to
join the North Atlantic squadron.
The vessel should, about this time,
be In the straights of Magellan. Its
course to home waters will take the
vessel through thetrack of the Span
ish ships. The auhhontlcs of that
nation are thoroughly acquainted, It
Is now known, with the intended
movements of the Oregon and the ves
sel presents herself as a very attrac
tive target to the enemy.
It Is possible that word may be got
ten to the Oregon and the vessel
taken Into Bio and there await con
voys from the fleet. It Is realized
now that the premature announce
ment of the departure of -the Oregon
from San Francisco was an unwise
action.
The navy department has taken
steps to secure a volunteer lino and
engineer corps for the nayy. Orders
have been Issued for the convenience
of the boards for the examination of
candidates for places In the line and
engineer corps.
Instructions were sent to Colonel J.
V. Furey, at Philadelphia, in charge
of the quartermaster's department at
that city, to purchase 81,000,000 worth
of supplies for 80,000 men. The pur
chase will Include a large quantity of
cots campaign hats, tentagc, material
for blouses, shoes and camp equipage.
General Miles proposes making a
trip of tinspection to the points of
mobilization In the wuth. He will
probably leave within a week, accom
panied by the heads of stall corps In
A War
That's what there is in store, but don't burn your fingers
on so-called bargains, closing out sales and cheap goods, Before
you invest a cent, investigate our stock and low cut prices,
O. F. DABNBY,
THE
Washington, who will be concerned
In the equipments and the transpor
tation of the troops. '
London, .April 21. The British
government has not yet made any dp-
clsslon respecting Its policy on the
countraband of war or other elements
of the neutrality laws.
Great pressure is belDg brought to
bear on Balfour to announce tho posi
tion of the government, so that deal
ers In coal and other supplies which
may be possibly effected may be able
to make contracts. Important busi
ness houses are besieging the foreign
ofllce with demands for Information
which will enable them to make ar
rangements with Spain or the United
Stutes. The government steadlyi re
fuses to bo drawn Into the discussion
or to make any disclosure until the
wishes of tho United States govern
ment can be ascertained.
Ambassador Hay has not discussed
the matter with the foreign office and
will take no step in that direction un
til he has had definite Instructions
from the president.
Tho British government Is consider
ing whether, after tho war begins,
work can be permitted to continue on
the ships In tho dockyards here,
bought by tho United States. France
will allow work to bo continued on
Spanish vessels In French ports, if
England docs.
If tho United States declines to
employ -privateers and Spain turns
corsairs loose on the ocean, tho Span
Ish government will arouso hostility
throughout Europe and ;it will be de
nounced, hampered and threatened by
every great commercial nation If, not
actually compelled by force to sur
render. There Is a rumor afloat that
Spain contemplates, as a last stop,
placing Cuba in the hands of the great
powers, Just as the sultan placed
Crete In the hands of combined Eu
rope ten months before tho war with
Greece. The European governments
absolutely refuse to undertake 'such a
responsibility. Great Britain has en
gaged herself In the mosttsolemn
manner not to countenance any inter
ference with the United States, and
that destroys the concert of Europe,
except as to the concert of neutrality.
To Fight for Cuba.
Newbekq, N. Y April 21. It has
been erroneously reported that tucn
who filled posts of consuls and vice
consuls in Cuba have left that Island.
Dr. Andrew V, Jova, of this city, has
received a letter from Mrs. John W.
Jova, stated that her husband has
joined the Insurgent forces and will
probably be apsigned on tho staff of
General Gomez.
John Jova was United States vice
consul at Sagua la Grande with Con
sul Bake. When Baker left Cuba he
sent his rifle and pistol to Gomez, who
willjMrs. Jova believes,turnthem over
to her husband for use. The letter
from Mrs. Jova was written in Car.
denas, where she Is staying at the
home of her sister.
MULTNOMAH CONVENTION.
Union Forces in Convention Assembled
at Portland.
Portland, Or., April 21. The
Democrats and Populists, of Multno
mah county, aro holding their county
convention today. A conference
committee has been appointed to ar
range the distribution of offices. The
main Dght is on mayor.
The Humaniphone. Tomorrow,
Friday evening, ie the date of tho
entertainment to be given at the First
Presbyterian church, for the benefit
of the Sunday school, A fine program
Including a performance on the cele
brated 'Ilumanlphone" will bo rcn
dcred. Admission adults 15 cents,
children 10 cents.
Return That Flag.
The person or society that last bor
rowed The Journal's bunting flag
Is respectfully requested to return tho
same to this ofllce.
IIofer Bros.
Measure.
FAIR !
MINISTER WOODFORD
GETS HIS PASSPORT.
Spain Considers the Ultima
tum a Declaration
of War.
A Hot Naval Engagement Ex
pected Tonight.
All Troops are Being Moved
Sout.i Rapidly.
Cabinet Declares a Declara'
tion of War Unnecessary,
North Atlantic Squadron Is
Moving On Havana.
North Atlantic Squadron Has Left
Key West for Havana.
Special to The Journal,
Madrid, April 21. A semi-official
note which has Just been Issued says
that the Spanish government consid
ers tho ultimatum of the United
States a declaration of war and will
act accordingly. Tho United States
minister, General Woodford was
given his passports before ho delivered
the ultimatum to the Spanish min
istry. Special to Tho Journal.
Washintoton, April 21, The ul-
Lymatum of the United States was de
livered to the Spanish government to
day by Minister Woodford. That
government Immediately gave United
States Minister Woodford ills pass
ports severing all diplomatic rela
tions between the two countries.
Special to the Journal.
Washington, April 21, The Nortli
Atlantic Squadrjn which has been
lying at Key Westlcft that port toduy
for Ilavana. The bombardment of
the Cuban metropolis Is expected.
Washington, April 21. As the
various bodies of troops are moving
Southward they are greeted wlthgrcut
enthusiasm all along tho line. At New
Orleans the mayor makes a
ringing address of welcome and
the people of the city
pledge 20,000 troops If necessary. The
chamber of commerce and all the
labor organizations at Mobile gives a
welcome to the soldiers. Clilca
manga park resembles the days of the
civil war. Tho American flag Is
every whercillung to the breeze.
At Chattanooga, Tcnn., hundreds of
school children cheer the arriving
troops and salutes arc tired.
Port Tarupa and the city of Tampa
arc gaily decorated, the citizens turn
ing out en masse to receive tho troops.
All along the line, stirring speeches
and loyalty Is found and every train
and boat with soldlera Is given a dem
onstration, Hundreds or Americans arrive at
Jacksonville Florida today from Ilav
ana and they say but few Americans
are left on tho Island.
Minister Woodford was given his
passport at 11:30 o'clock today. Ho at
once notified tho United States that
diplomatic relations between Spain
and the United States were severed
and that Spain regarded tho act as a
declaration of war.
President McKinlcy and 1i!h cabinet
decide that no formal delaratlou of
war Is necessary as war already exists.
The fleet Is now moving on ITayano,
and an engagement Is expected to
night. Washington, April 21. As tho re
sult of the cabinet meeting had this
morning tho North Atlantic Squad
ron has been ordered to moyo to IIa
vana from Key West. All troops are
ordered South with the greatest ra
pidity, xueyuostop &omo lor rood
and water.
SF',',KlK M?
Mtv nnl 'Pntnnn nnrl nnw rsim frnm
Havana ttiat stormy scenes are being
enacted there.
OPENING OF CORTES,
Queen Regent Makes a Char
acteristic Speech.
SAFETY OF THE SON'S THRONE
Cortes Will Resist Demands and
Vote a Credit of War,
Madrid. April 21. The queen re
gent read a speech from tho throne
yesterday afternoon at tue opening of
thecortes, in which she reviewed the
situation and referred to the efforts of
the popo for peace. She announced
that sho had 'summoned tho cortes
to defend Spain's rights and appealed
' to them to gaiher behind her son's
throne. Tho spectacle presented at
the opening of tho cortes was iuag
nltlclent. All tho wealth and beautv
of tho Castlllan capital were there.
and every available Inch of room was
taken. Largo bodies of troop3 were
drawn up outside tho building and tho
diplomatic corps wero all present lu
their gorgeous uniforms. The queen
legent referred to the trouble at the
last meeting of the cortes and said It
had Increased, "owing to the attitude
of the people of tho United States in
fomenting tlie rebellion." Sho added
that the threats and Insults had be
come Intolerable and they would be
obliged to break relations with the
United Stntcs. After referring to
the efforts of the pope, she centinued:
"Possibly, however, tho pcaco efforts
may fall to control the eyll passions
excited against Spain, and lest this
moment arrive, I have summoned the
cortes to defend our rights, whatever
sacrifice this course may entail,"
The story that Spain offers Cuba
to tho pope to surrender to tho United
States Is denied. Great enthusiasm
Is reported throughout tho entire
country at tho prospect of war with
the United States.
Everything Is qulet and orderly,
although this morning's newspapers
arc warlike In tone. The Imparclal
contrasts, the mancr of the two coun
tries srylng:
The aggressor is noisy, Insulting
and clamorous, and the aggrieved is
resolute, calm aud self-contained.1'
The senators and deputies declare
thaUthe American demands will be
rejected and that war credits will at
once bo voted.
It Is said In official circles that tho
location of first naval battle will be u
surprise to every one.
Minister Woodford Is making hasty
preparations to leavo tho country.
The crews of tho Spanish warships
lying at Cadiz vaw before tho shrine
of the virgin never to return unless
victorious.
Supreme Court.
Solomon Stemmcr appellant, vs.
The Scottish Union and National In
surance company, Tho Prussian Na
tional Insurance company, of Stctln,
Burg Fire Insurance company, of
Ziugdeburg and Westchester Flro In
surance company, of New York City,
respondents, appeal from Multno
mah county. Argued and submitted.
J, W. Wlialloy and Thomas O'Day,
appellant, Joseph Simon attorney for
respondents, E. Mcndenhall, respon
dent, ys. J. B. Elwertcl, al. appel
lants, ordered on stipulation that re
spondents have until May 18,1898, to
serve his brief.
State of Oregon respondent, vs.
Jamc3Leo, Jr. appellant argued on
stipulation that appellant have 20
days from April 10, to servo and fill
the abstract.
Postponed.--Owing to tho heavy
rain, tho band concert by tho Second
Regiment Band announced la Wed-
npRrinv pvp.nl no's JnniiMAT. to tnko
place this evening at tho Intersection
Of BttttO and Liberty Streets, has
ucen postponeu unui -ruesaay oven -
ing. or until the weather Is favorable.
Ing, or until the weather Is favorable.
HIS POCKET PICKED,
Mr. Roblin, of West Salem, the Victim
of a Piclc-Pocket Today.
Just after the delayed north bound
California overland left Wie Salem
depot about 11:15 a. m., today, Mr.
Roblin, of Wcst'Saleru, called at tho
station office, and reported tho loss of
a purse containing about $21, Mr.
Roblin attributes tho theft as tho
work of somo plck-pockct.
Tho south bound Roscburg mall and
delayed oyerland passed at this point
and upon tho nlmost simultaneous
arrival of tho two trains, tho depot
platform was badly crowded and Mr,
Roblin claims that It was whilo in the
jam, that tho theft was perpetrated,
no remembers distinctly of feeling
some ono crowd against him very
closely and thinks It was then that
tho purso was stolen. As usual in
such Instances there is no cluo what
ever to tho guilty party.
Mr. Roblin bad accompanied, to the
depot, his daughter, Miss Lillian, who
left today for an extended visit with
relatives at Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Up to 2:30 p. m. today Mr. Roblin
had failed to notify the police officers
of his loss and without tho assistance
and co-opcratlon of these experienced
gentlemen, tho capture of the party Is
quite improbable.
At tho Astoria convention during
the balloting for state printer W. II.
Leeds got 147 votes and Graham
Glass 140. This was two mora than
there were delegates to the conven
tion. This reveals tho fact that
Micro were delegates In that famous
conclave who had duplicate decks of
cards up their coat sleeves.
Tho mandatory proceedings Insti
tuted yesterday by tho middle of the
roaders, to compel Secretary Klncald
to placo their ticket on tho official
ballot, as the People's ticket, were
not intended to win. This moyo Is a
cry for Uuncombo and is a fine demo
goglo play. It will save tho "keep-In-
the-mlddlo-of-the-road" fellows from
displaying their weakness by going on
record at tho polls, and at tho same
time will give tho calamity howlers a
glorious opportunity to expiate on the
Iniquity of those in power. Spain Is
rushing Into a hopeless war to save a
tottcrlngdynosty from being deserted;
with equal folly u few old People's
party leaders enter Into a legal fight
to retain the confidence of a handfull
of zealous supporters.
Portland Tribune, April 2i: Gover
nor Lord has been steadily In favor of
tho policy of President McKlnley.
Ho has believed It was the true policy
to avert war if It could bo done with
out compromising the dignity of this
country. He has felt that If war
must come, wo should not only be
ready wtth troops and munitions of
war, but our causo should bo just
and find its support in tho patriotism
of our people and tho enlightened
sense of the world, no thinks that
the policy of tho president, which,
after much discussion, has been adop
ted by congress, with reference to
Cuba, will be found to bo much bet
ter than the policy urged upon tho
country by tho jingoes in and nut of
congress.
The fanner, the mechanic anil the
bicycle
riders are liable to expect cuts and bruises.
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De Witt's Hazel Salve is tho b;st thing to
keep on hand. Itheali quickly, aud is a well
known cure for piles. Stone's drug store.
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Salem's Greatest Store,
Shopping Inducements.
This gathering of Novelty Silks cannot bo reproduced In Salem,
and for Til IS WEEK go at SPECIALLY TEMPTINO PRICES.
Now for a Silk Waist.
Beautiful check taffetas. Would bo
good valuo for $1.25. Wo say to move
them
68c,
All Waist
99c JacketsS9c,
Never before were such values of
fered. Wo havo a lino of Jacket?
from $4 to $12 that go at tho unheard
of prlco
99c each,
Just tho thing to lay away for hop
picking time
Shirt-Waist Sets,
Regular COcent pearl sets In newest
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Belts, Belts, Belts,
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AGAINST MARION COUNTY.
Mis3 Clara OnSmet of Buttevilfe, File a
Claim for $693 as Damages.
Clara Onlmet, of Butteville, today
tiled a petition with County Clerk L.
V. Ehlon, in which sho demands $093
damages from the county, by reason
of Injures received January 2, 1898 on
a county road near Butteville. Tho
petition will bo disposed of at the
May term of tho county court.
MoMinnville Won. A number of
young ladles from tho Paclflo Uni
versity, of Forest Grove, last evening
debated with an equal number of
their sex from tho McMinnvllle col
lege, at tho latter placo. The subject
discussed was "Resolved, That the
present system of electing senators by
the direct yoto of tho people Is not to
the best interests of the country."
The McMlnnyUlo ladies supported tho
ncgatlyo and were awarded the de
cision. The judges were: Judge
M. C. George, of Portland; Judge H.
n. newltt, of Albany; and Judge
G. E. Maeers, of McMinnvllle. A.
W, Prescott, of this city attended
tho debate which was very Interest
ing, both sides putting un splendid
argument.
The Charity Ball. As predicted,
tho first annual ball and concert for
tho boocflt of the Salem hospital,
liven at tho Reed Wednesday even
lug was a splendid success socially,
but financially tho affair was prac
tically a failure, It Is reported but
about $35 was realized therefrom and
that sum will be contributed to tho
hospital. The committees having
charge of tho arrangement worked
earnestly and zealously for the success
of tho affair, about six hundrend Id
vltatlons having been Issued. There
wore about sixty couples in attend
ance. Tho music by the Portland or
chestra was all that could to asked
whilo tho dancing program consis
ted of all tho numbers that the lover
of tho light fantastic could desire or
suggest.
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all that every man, women and child
wants Is good bread. Try Strong's
bakery and get It. 20-3t
Dr. Miles' l-nin rill. "One cento. doM."
Pain bcji no chow with Dr. Mile' Pals Pills.
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Light brocado of a pretty, light
summer silk, regular prices C5o to
close out wo say
35c,
Silks Special,
Twenty-five pieces of newesftfrlb
bona. Would bo cheap at 40c. They
go for
25 cents,
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