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SALEM, OREQON.' MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1903.
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Caused by the addition of our
1 New Dry Goods Department
last Spring wasn't simply spasmodic. Every month has
M
: shown a big incrcaso. Our customers realize that wo nro
i saving thein money on RELIABLE UP-TO-DATE merchan-
l diso.
I Shoes, Clothing, Hats,
Underwear, Rubber Boots
and Shoes, Slickers,
Umbrellas
DEATH
CAME
QUICKLY
Fred Pearson Taken
111 llSmiday Died
Tliat Evening
Ruptured Blood Vessel on
the Brain Said to Have
Been the Immediate
Cause
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THE 1W YORK RACMT
Salem's Cheapest One Price Cash Store. J
E. T. BARNES, Proprietor
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pey are
Murderers
Des Moines, la., Nov. 0. An tin-
ycnown man lies at Iho depot at tbo
point of death as the result of woundn
by spoclal dotectlves on tho Rock
island. Tho detectives were patrollng
tho tracks near Earlham last night, be-
Lcauso of tho threatened hold-up. Tho
nan refused to halt, and started to
pun, when ho was glvon tho contents
of two shotguns. Thero Is nothing to
Indlcato that ho was connected with
tho attempt to loot tho railway of $10,
000. A train with detectives followed
the limited, which disembarked the
mon and bloodhounds, and returned.
Tho hounds failed to tako up tho Bcont
of tho man who fled through tho tin
dorbrtiBh and escaped. Rallwny offi
cials regard tho situation as Berlous.
Maybe Fears Thanksgiving.
Paris, Nov. 9. The Sultan of Tur
key Is reported seriously III of cne
nla, accompanied by hallucinations.
Fred Pearson, a popular and well
known young business man of thin
city, died suddenly last night, aftor an
illness of' but a trlflo over six hourB,
as tho result of a bursting of a blood
vessel.
Mr. Pearson was In the best of
health yestordny noon, Jovial and
cheerful, and, aftor eating lunch at
the Willamette, decided to tako a
drive. About 2:30 p. m., accompanied
by Doc Tucker, a young man employed
at tho hotel, he wont to tho Hod
Front Hvory barn for his horse and
buggy. While waiting for the horso,
ho suddonly complained of a severe
pain In the head, between tho oyos.
It was noticed that ho suffered severe
ly, and he was Invited to a seat In the
oince, but declined this, taking a seat
In tho buggy Instond, and refusing to
glvo up his contemplated drive, he
started out with Mn Tuckor ns soon as
tho horso was hitched up. When drlv-
In? from tho barn to tho hotel, ho ap
peared to be seized with spasms, and
leaned out of tho buggy. Ho soon vom
ited and appoarcd to bo deathly tick.
Tho rlu was driven to tho sldo on
tranco of tho Wlllamotto, whoro Dr. A.
D. amis mado an examination and or
dered him taken to tho Florcnco SanU
torlum. Arrived thero ho was takon
to a room, whoro ho was mado com'
fortablo, and everything posslblo was
dono for his relief. Ho lingered along
until G o'clock, at which tlmo he called
for a drink, nnd soon aftor beenmo un
conscious, remaining In that condition
until 9:40 p. in., whon ho died. Drs, R.
Cartwrlght, A. B. Otitis and J. N.
Smith attended him, but were unabltt
to prolong his Ufa A blood vessel hav
ing burst in his head was tho causo o
death, nnd It was only Mr. Pearson's
great vitality and powerful constltii'
tlon that prolonged his life six hours.
T. Pearson, a brothor of tho de
cease, was notified onrly last even
ing of the patient's condition, and he
enmo up on tho overland train last ov
entng, only to find his brothor dead.
Deceased was a nntlvo of England,
and came to tho United States whon
ri child, locating In Oregon. Ho war
23 years old, and was tho picture of
health, an nthloto. and n young man
of exemplary habits.
His father and one brothor reside In
San Francisco, and two brothers In
Portland. T. Pearson, tho brother who
oamo up last night, is mnnagor of the
Poarson-Pnge Co., ono of Portland's
leading commission houses, and do
ceased came hero within tho last y.ar
to conduct tho local branch of that
house, located In tho Ullhco club
building. During his stay hero, Mr,
Pearson made many friends In busi
ness and social circles, by his sterling
honesty and uprlghteousncss, nnd his
oxcclfont business qunlltlcatlouB. Hu
was an enthusiastic mombor of tho Y.
M. C. A., of Portlnnd, nnd a young man
bf good habits. His death camo as a
shook to his many warm frlonds here,
and his family Is grlof-strlckon by the
sudden death of one for whom life
opened with tho brightest of pros
poets. He had not an enemy In the
world, nnd all who knew hltn admired
ana loved him far his splendid quali
ties. The remains wore prepared for bur
ial by Mr. dough, and will this after
noon bo taken to Portlnnd, whoro In
torraont will bo had.
Tho Snlom house, of which decoasod
was manager, will bo continued undoi
tho management of B C. Dick, of Port
lands Arrangements had completed
sovcrnl days ago for tho ohango In thj
managomont, deceased having docld
ed to return to tho Portland houso.
PANAMA
FARCE
STILL ON
Canal Commission Al
ready out After
the Coin
Washington Grafters and
Panama Boodlers Do
Some Awfully Coarse
Work
bed. Soon attor Mr. Stout left' the
house, his wlfo' heard some Ono enter
tho front door, Shtl go Jtito tho pat lor,,
blowing out tho lamp In that room.
Thmklng It was tho girl returning, slur
paid no attention to tho movemonti).
of tho party until a mnskad man tm
torod hor room, nnd ordorod her not
to scream, or ho would choko hor tc
doath. The lady fainted with fright,
nnd whon she recovered tho man war
still In tho roorm 8ho again lost conv
sclousnass. recovering about tho tlmcS
hor husband ro turned. Sho rolateoT
tor oxporlonco, and a search of tho
houso was at once mado, but tho
buiglar was gone, nnd there wan no
ovldenco that anything hnd been token
on disturbed. Mr. Stout nt onco re
ported the mattor to tho police, but
thur far no cluo to tho burglar hnn?
been found. Tho 8tout family rosluoffi
In tho old Plamondon proporty, nortts
of tho cnpltol.
Witnesses
Frightened
Iomloii, Nov. 0. Kxtrordlnary pre
cautions woro takon at tho Inquest to
day on tho two Armenians murdorcd
at Pcckham Ryo last wook. Tho police?
fonred tho affair would bo continued In
court. Twonty-flvo pollcb nnd dotoo
tivos gunrded tho court, nnd none
woro ndir.lttod until sonrahod and
orosihoxntntnod. Whon ho Inquest
Made Two Cardinals.
Rome, Nov. 9.-Dol Vol and Arch
bishop Callagnrt, of Padua, wore
elected .oardlnals by tho private con-slBtory-lhls
morning. Tho popo on
tercd afoot, proceeded by Swiss
guards and tho Slstlno choir, Ho an
nounced tho appointments, and the
cardinals present approved by rnlalnu
their red caps.
Washington,. Nov. 9. Horrnn, repre
senting Colombia, presonted Secretary
Hay tho formal protest of his govorn
mont tignlnst American recognition of
tho republic of Panama. Tho toxt Is
not mado public, but It Is understood
to bo based on alleged violation of tha
treaty of 1840 between tho United
States and Colombia. Dunn Varllla,
tho now mtnlstor of tho ropubllo of
Panama, presented his credentials end
lunched with Hay, , at tho latter's resl
donco, todny, Varllln Is confldont It
will be a short tlmo only beforo Pana
ma will bo recognized ns tho govern
mont do Jure. Instead of do facto. began tho wltnoBsoo didn't aunounoo-
Word was received this morning that ' their names, but wrota thorn, hnntllnn
a commission of throo mon hnd boen tin slips to tho coronor.
appointed, and will loavo Pnnama for
Washington tomorrow for tho purpose,
of negotiating n treaty for the canal.
ynruia win aoi in an nuvisory capacity
with tho commission. Tho financial
tonus of tho treaty will bo tho snmu
as negotiated with Colombia, flO.000,
000 cash, and a I2G0.000 yearly rental
aftor tho expiration of Boven yearn In
other respects tho treaty will bo oven
moro fnvorablo to America, which will
obtain oxclustvo Jurisdiction oor tho
canal strip In all police nnd sanitary
mattora, Instead of a divided control
Killed Children and Self.
Memphis, Tenn., Nov. 9. Kmma
Wilson, a negress, yosterdny, at Mnrks
vlllo, Miss., boat hor two children to
death with a billet of wood, and thou
klllod horsolf. Sho said hor husband
was onnmorod of nnothor woman, anil
sho did not want tho chlldron bossed!
by. her successor.
8atem Has a Burglar.
Tho homo of John Stoutr at tho con
nor of Center nnd Winter streets, woo
Inst evening visited by a burglar. Mr,
Stout alid daughter loft for church at
730 o'clock, Mrs. Stout remaining at
homo with tho chlldron, who woro In
Fresli Today
Ala&oma and
Italian Cream
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Zinn's
154 State 8L
Phono 1071 Main.
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The Principles
Of Meyers reach the highest Ideals of satisfactory trading. Our organlzatinn executes these principles as nearly as human brains and hands
can do. We follow no rut; we bow to no traditional Idol. We utilize our past success as a guide nnd as a warning to avoid errors that may
prove obstacles to greater triumphs. A closer acquaintance will surely unfold a world of unsuspected possibilities,
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Dress Goods
PONOCD, BHAUNK. BtAOV TOH USC.
1 Bala will neither wet oor ipot them."
Diess Goods Sale
This department has enjoyed an
unusual amount of trade for the jwst
week on account of our great reduc
tions. This sale affects our entire
stock of dress goods, Including the
celebrated "Priestley's DIack Dross
Goods" and "Cravonettes.'' An op
portunity that cannot help but at
tract attention.
FEW ITEMS FROM
ROUND THE STORE
Zlbeline sultiBg. regular UM valuj
$J.38 yad
Peau de Suede Silk, o4rs pink,
mode and Nile, Jacfct wide, regu
lar 1 36 vahie.
97c yard
New fall Zibs. dark ootow. 42 Inch
wide, regular Sic value.
58c yard
New! New!
A swell now lino of complexion
ve.llngs in colors white, pink, blue,
gray and black, largo, modluin and
small mesh. The vory latwt,
25c to 85c yard.
A tine line of celebrated gloves,
regular J1.S0 value,
75c pair.
Soot oh suitings in a fins variety of
patterns and colors,
46c yard.
Lnct collurs in great variety, white,
cream and blaok, value to .?!,
$1.35.
BELT8
Still a bl showing of Mo quality
btlis.
39c.
TABLE"
LINEN
TODAY
BEGINS
OUR TWO
BIO 8ALE8
Wednesday
Ststptise Sale
of exceltoat grade of fascinators ir
colors white, pink. blue. rd, cream
as4 black. Sch as oUter Mrm
would ask you Wk- for. Wednesday
ely.
28c
Heglnnlng today wo are con
ducting two big specials which
are well worth your time to In
vestigate. The knife has been
applied among the prices In u.
linen department and the bar
gains there will surprise you.
The word bargain Is exemplified
In every pleoe shown you.
ANNUAL BEDDING SALE
Today also start our bed
ding sale. Bvorythlng pertain
ing to bedding ean be found
here, such as blankets, eom
forU. sheets, pillow cases and
spreads, and all at greatly re
duced figure. Now Is your
time to renew your stock ot
bedding Just as winter Is com
ing, when you will need extra
covering.
Full Line of
Umbrellas
35c to $f 5
RUBBERS
Men's rubbers 68c.
Ladty' rubbers. Uailey rib
bed baek. 50c
Special Km roiled aim. 60e
MEN'S SUITS
Correct In Style, Fit and Price
Our clothing department In
especially well oqulppod to
meet tho noeds of men who
want to bo well dresse4 at
small cost. From moderate
prlaed buglnose suits to tho
hlgliost grades, our stock Is
complete In variety and rnnga
of prises.
Our men's clothing (annot be
surpassed. ,iWln material and
workmanship, none Is better;
wotdoubt if It can be matched
elsewhere In fit and style. It
is always correct. Our prices
ar always as low as clothing
of thee grades can be sold.
We glvo men the additional sat.
Isfaotion of knowing they are
wejl dr lied fit small cost.
' $10.00 to $25.00.
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MEN'S HALF HOSE
Imported and American. P.en
ty of beautiful fancy colored
and plenty of the plain
fflPf
HE 18 THINKING
now of his new fall tie. lx't
his thoughts direct his vps
hltherwBid and he will find th'
lateet shapes and pattern In
fall neckwear. Th inuntifiw
turer In this line of men's
dress aideis seem to have out
done tlieiiiseivee this season
and tho seeker for quiet sffects.
as well as tho seuicher for
something gorgeous, will find
his ovary requirement met here
Ask for the "English Square."
i i a J
Men's
JMa wmmm-.f
Lisle thread, cotton, cashmere.
Underwear that will keep
you warm. Home men brag
about their ability to wear sum
mer underwear all winter long.
Mayb you're not one ot that
kind. Then this news of medi
um and heavy weight under
wear ts for your speelul notlee.
Full lines In the following fa
rnouk makers :
Dr. Wright's Health Underkear.
Belfast Linen Mesh.
Delmel Linen Mesh.
American Hosiery Co.
Luzerne.
Munslng.
CwtiM IM k Uut .4M MWf
Overcoats
We Have a compute Uh of medi
um and heavy wstght omwuut to
suite the taste and itoeketbook of the
most fastidious. We tit tho hurd to
fit aud guarantee both the aoat and
the flt.
$10.00 to$22.50
Investigate the merits of the "Crav
etiPtte" ralu coat, absolutely watnr
proof. All weights.
$J2.50to$22.50
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