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DAILY fl A PTT A L JOURNAL. NO. 10. 8ALEM, OREGON, TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1904. VOL. XIV ITHEY TALK ! PEACE BUT PRE PARE FOR WAR Russia Occupies a Strategic Position at Town of Hsin Minte Thirty Miles Ffom Mukden . Japanese Bankets Ate All Leaving Manchtwia They Ate Called Together By the Emperor, and Assure Him That Money for Prosecuting the War Will Be Forthcoming AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE Senate Recommends Appointment of a JointCommission President Sends Several Nom inations tj the Senate t Provides for Nation- ' al Guard i sul-genornl nt Mukdon, Chlnn; James Davidson, of Minnesota, to bo consul nt Antung, China, and Edward Mor gan, of New York, to bo consul nt Dal nl, Chlnn. London, Jan. 19. A dispatch from Port Arthur says tho outward evi dences of hostilities aro unimportant Four thousand troops are scheduled to Btnrt north tomorrow, which Is tho only warllko feature. Nowspnpcr cor respondents who applied for passes to accompany tho army, have boon In formed that war Is not oxpectcd, and to lseuo permits would bo promaturo, Ostensibly tho Russian sentiment Is that it has no desiro to lnterforo In Corea, oven should Japan continue to land trqops thoro under tho pretense that they aro railway guards. A Japanese Ananias. Paris, Jan. 19. According to the Htntomont of tho Japaneso mlnlstor, irvno rim Aiimlrni Alnxlnff. a. force lone as of Russian troops today took possea touched. our lndopondonco is not This Independence tho pow alon of tho town of Hsin Mlntun, 30 miles from Mukden. The town is alt. uated so it will form an ideal camp ing place, and It Is probablo that a strong forco will bo retained thoro. Hsin Mintum, Bltuated, as it Is, so that It commands tho Llauho river, will bo of Kroat importance from a stretcgic standpoint, especially as it will not bo by any means an "open port." Japan Can Easily Get Funde. Toklo, Jan. 19. In diplomatic clr clos hero It is regarded as vory sig nificant that all of tho leading Japan- oso bankers and flnnnclors havo been ors throughout tho worldhnve recog nized during tho past 20 yoars by con cluding treaties, and which China has horsplf recognized, is not now mo nacod Thero is no proposition look ing to tho nnnoxatlon of Corea, and- not oven for a protectorate." Washington, Jnn. 19. The house committee on merchant marine and fisheries today ordered a favorablo re port on tho bill crentlng a commission to consider and recommend legislation for tho development of tho American merchant marine. It shall consist of Ave senators and flvo representatives, the commission to report to congress on tho first day of tho next session Fifty thousand dollars aro appropri ated for expenses. Tho Iioubo com mittee on military today agreed on tho army appropriation bill of $73,'- 9CG.O0O. An Important Item Is a mild ono for tho national guard maneuv- ores. Hull will report it to tno nouso tomorrow. Tho President today sent to thn son nt o tho nominations of FJeru ing Cheshire, of New York, to bo con Fair to Close Sundays. Washington, Jnn. 19. Petitions have been received from Protostant churches of Portland, asking that the Lewis and Clark Exposition bo closed Sunday. Washington, Jnn. 19. At tho ro- fiutbt of Hawloy, Senator piatt, of Connecticut, Introduced thu pro posed amondment to tho Lewis and Clnrk Exposition bill, providing that tho gatos shal bo closed Sunday. m Distillery Burned. Cincinnati, Jan. 19. Tho immense warehouse of tho Mlholovltch distill lory was destroyed by flro this morn ing. Two firemen were seriously In jured by a falling wall; loss, $100,000. COLD WAVE i BUSY Breaks All Records, Going to Fifty-two Below Omaha Postmaster. Washington, Jnn. 19. Postmaster. Gonoral Payno announced today that Henry Palmer hns.beon decided on for postmaster at Omaha. Palmer was Scnntor Millard's selection. Panic In a Restaurant. . Sebastapool, Russia, Jan. 19. A fire in a crowded cafe hero today caused 'n nnnln lv nrnRfH IlllVfi llOSIl TO- . t.... .-.,- - - covered, and it Ib feared a scoro or more aro in tho ruins. Plenty of Money. Indianapolis, Jan. 19. In tho mine workore' convention todny the auditor's report wait road, and shows tho cash on hand to bo $1,100,000. Much Suffering Will BeCausefi and New England Will Share in it. Glovorsdalo, N. Y., Jan. 19. All pro vtous records aro brokon in tho cold wnvo which Is sweeping ovor tills. section. It was 32 degrees below zoro horo nt 7 o'clock this morning; 42 bo- low at MaylTold, and G2 bolow nt Brondalbln. Now York, Jan. 19. Thoro is groat suffering on account of tho cold wavoj it was ono dogroo bolow zero nt noon. To Settle Tanner Troubles. Cincinnati, Jan. 19. At tho boot and shoo workors' convention It was docided that Vlco-Prosldont Lovolor go to San Frnnclsco to stralghton out tho complications of tho tannora strlko, If possible. Falling, ho will bo obliged to withdraw tho union stamp from San Francleco manufacturers. thl. morning, affairs between Japan summoned to Po in a confer and Russia never had boon sufficiently crltlcnl to warrant tho mediation of France or England. War Preparations Continue. Port Arthur, Jnn. 19. Tho prepara tions for war contlnuo, and all of tho Russian offlclals aro kept occupied both day and night in tho effort to ge: tho garrison in readiness for actlvo Bcrvico. Four additional roglmcnts of troops arrived today, and will bs assigned to duty in tho forts hero un til thoy becomo acclimated. Acting, It Is bolloved, undor Instrua onco with tho premier and some of tho ministers. It 1b bolloved that the purpoBO of this mooting is tho per fectlon of plans recontly drafted for Bocurlng neodod funds in tho cvont of tho war being a Jong-drawn-out ono. Tho gdvornmont will have little troublo In securing all tho funds need od to continue In tho strugglo for an Indefinite length of time. Try a box of that elegant stuifed fruit At i inns Russian Action Excites China. Poltln, Jan. 19. Tho commandant of the Russian logatlon guard horo has, been ordorod to Join Viceroy Alex left's stnff. This, In cbnjunctlon with tho doparturo of tho Russian troopj from Tlon Tslrt, has caused comment. A report of tho death of Tung Fu Slang has boon brought to Pokln by a Belgian missionary. Z 154 State 8t Phone 1071 Main Position Taken by Corea. Paris. Jan. 19. Prlnco Mlnyoung Tohan, tho Corean mlnlstor, in an in- torvlow today, said, concerning the proposed Russlan-Japaneso zonos of In fluence In Cerea: "Tho various planB of Russia and Japan do not affect us seriously, bo 3 VtolQll0i9llWiWl9l99i9WQ4l The Cask Idea Must be Right or bo many people wouldn't think it bo. Tt has been the foun dation of our success in husiness. Itenublesus to undersoil "regular stores," If yon want to get an idea oi tne proms cnargeu uy " lar stores" just examine the "reduced price" ads in the daily papers. How would you like to pay tuo original price men tioned? But that's just the price they oharge you eleven months in the year. Many of these articles show a profit of 50 to 05. If "legular stores" nave to cnarge ou io profit on the lines advortisea tney must gei uouuv mc . ..fila nn nlllflr llnfS tllOV CQrrV. When you trade with "regular stores" you have to pay for X i. ia ,.f ti,n wofm. svstfiin" and for extravagant busiuess 5 methods. Try a cash store and avoid big proats. Russia Fears America. New York, Jan. 18. Prlvato dis patches from St. Petersburg Indicate, says tho Times' dispatch from Paris, that tho Japanese note haB not helped in fnrtifv nntlmlstlo antlclnatlons. As Ions as thero was room for further no gotlatlons, Russian diplomacy helped Russia to gain time. But Japan hnv Ing given a final answer to the latest Russian note will not, it is expected, wait Indefinitely for a decision on Rus sia's part. Thoro Is said to bo a good deal of irritation In St. Petersburg ovor the failuro of Russian diplomacy. It is recognized thnt tho conclusion of the Chlneso-Araorlcan treaty haB material ly affected Russia's prestige It Is re ported that Russia stands In greater frmr nt tho nresent moment of ths United State than of Great Britain Another sourco of chagrin is tho in diffcront attitude of Franco. War Bound to Come. Washington, Jan. 19. Dispatches from Minister Allon, at Seoul, says thorn In n. nnnlckv condition nt the Corean capital, and Intimates tho sit uatlon Id Induced by foreign Influence to cause olthor Japan or Russia to ontor tho country In largo forco to protect their Interests. Tho adminis tration believes at tho prosont time thoro is a sufficient forco of marlnos In Corea to socuro tho safety of Amer ican interests, although Allen con tinues to urgo an incroasod guard Tho state department today has ad vises from St Petersburg and Fekln favorablo to peace. Officials believe however, war will break out sooner or later. IrIf YottLoofcElsewheye It's Only Time Wasted! IN THE KEEN DESIRE to do better by you than other houses dare to, we've cut prices down to the "point of least resistance' During our Clearance Sale we do not consider cost, but make great sacrifices to reduce our stock to the minimum and do not adhere to the worn-out custom of carrying good over from season to season a. a great man so-called cash stores do. While tnis same ixoro na o.. . H - - -. strictly one-prlce house, have you noticed how they also have been advertising reduced prices? NOTE THESE GREAT BARGAINS HAD A CLOSE CALL Ladies' Salts and Jackets This llttlo flurry of snow has brought .back to you the fact that you need warm clothes. Our prepa rations to moet your demands wore complete some llmo ago. This Is wnrmor clothos woather. Aro you prepared for It? Wo Invito you to como horo nnd glanco ovor the Iromonso bargains wo aro of forlng in. our Ladies' Suit and Cloak Department Just, think about thoso bargains, but don't delay too long, as "delays are dangorous." Any $13.50 to $18.50 8ult or Jocket J 0.00 Men's Suits and Overcoats Wo will rofuso to sell you clothing tho wo know you will not bo satisfied with. Whoa a Bult oi ovorcoat goes from our store it's out in stylo, It fits porfectly, it hang3 gracefully, it looks right, it keeps its thapo whilo it woars and glvea satis faction in every particular. Eaoh nnd ovory gar mont bought hero, no mnttqr how low tho prlco, must most our ilgld reojilramenUi. Any $20.00 to $27.50 Suit or Jscket J 3.85 $10.00 Suit or. Overcoat $1ft00 Suit or Overcoat $20.00 8ult or overcoat $ The New Yofei Salem's Cheapest One Pnce Cash Store. E. T. BARNES, Prop. n Marlon. Ind., Jan. 1Q. A flro this' morning dostroyed tho flvo-story Co lonlal apartment building. Two hun dred occupants narrowly escaped. A numbor were removed by tho firemen in an unconscious condition. Tho eio vator operator deserted hlB post, but j the porter oporaUd tho lift, saving many persons. . i n Train Is Dead. vw Vnrif .inn. 19. Georce Fran cis Train died last night from heart, dlseaso at Mills Hotel No. 1, where ho has lived for some yoars. The fa- tal stroke followed an attack of acute nephritis. Now Yrok, Jan. 19. Train's body laid out in tho llttlo hotol room. n,hs.n ha hnn rrtalriod for yOSrS. Hl8 sister Is coming from Stamford, Con necticut, to arrange for tho funorai. " " ' Recognize Panama. Washlugton, Jan. J9-Tbe state de partment Is Informed that the Nether lands has recogalzed Panama as In New SUITS FOR SPRING 1904 of tho latost advance Idoas for the coming spring wear. They tro tho finest creations, frosh and now. Tho stylos are of ovory con ceivable design and offoct. em bracing Tonorlffo, Allovor, Dllnd Embroidery doslgns In fine lawns, etc. Not a lot thrown put for sale, but the brightest and newest pf tho coming Bfason's most beau tiful stylos. WHITE FAIR PRICES. "PHYLLIS" Stock foundations, very now. Tomoi?ow Only WEDNESDAY SURPRISE SALE NUMBER 169. Standard grado LONG CLOTH 20c Imperlul oc YARD. Limit, 12 yards to a customer nono to merchants. Early shopping is advised. When we advertise bargains you can depend on getting them. NEW WAI8T8 for 8prlng 1904. Now ndvanco ideas in pretty whito shirt waists. Thoy rolgn triumphant now-a-days In tho af factions of ovory woman. Thoy aro modo of sheor, whlto lawns, as variod In stylo as tho ondlosB changes to bo rung on r mbrOldery, laco insertion, pmils, homstitch Ings, ond so on, can mako them; thoy present a fascinating flold for choice. WHITE SALE PRICES. A flno showing of cotton Ox fords, Basket Cloth, Pique and Dodford Cord whlto waiBts. HALF PRICE. Tho price does not cover cost of manufacture. -1C3C3 i i --&- . ef lrv4 IIlMfllAij&bfrnA Ml liaiaiiemm"la'a'g'B1,",flls'i dependent.