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IVOL. XIV.
OALEM, OREGON, THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1304.
NO. 18.
5ATTLESHIPS SOMETHING
ARE HEADING NEW IN TRAIN
FOR THE ORIENT
tossia at He Old Ticks Insisting, She Witt
Make Any Concession to Maintain Peace
it the Same Time She Is Sending Every Available Battle-
Ship to Chinese Waters, Sending a Vast Army to
Manchtiria, Baying Supplies, and Getting
Ready She Is Simply N Spacing
for Time
"London, Jan. 21. A Paris corrtW
upondent of tho Central News wlros
that Boml-ofllclal advices received from
3L Petersburg says tho Russian reply
to Japan will reach Toklo today.
Borlln, Jan. 21. Tho Lokel Anx-
iogor's St. Petersburg correspondent
today wlros that a well-known diplo
mat confirms tho report that Russia Is
Bonding fresh proposals to Japan,
which will probably result In negotia
tions being continued soveral weeks.
Ho says Russia, at any price, will
avoid war, and hopes to win Japan ta
tho sarno view. Tho diplomat adds
ithat Russia won't pprmlt any Interven-
Ron.
A Lie on Its Face.
Paris, Jan. 21. A telegram from a
;8t. Potersbur official Rourco Bays tho
, difficulties which havo been dividing
Russia and Japan hayo been settled In
RubsIos latest reply.
Russia Appeals to Great Britain.
Ixmdon, Jan. 20. Lord Lansdowno's
rocoptlon at tho forolgn offlco today
was attended by almost all the ambas.
sudors and ministers In London. At
tho end of tho reception tho Associat
ed Press was Informed that the situa
tion looked, perhaps, slightly more
hopeful, but as tho Russian reply an
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parently Is not yet draftod , no definite
statement could safely bo made.
Tho forolgn offico has reason to be
lieve, howovor, that Russia Is willing
to conccdo practically all of Japan's
demands, but sho cannot see her way
to mako a treaty with Japan rccognlz'
Ing In black and white Chinese sover
eignty over Manchuria. Russia has
approached Great Britain to urgo Ja
pan to forego this stipulation, and to
accept In lieu thereof tho assurance,
to tho samo end' already given to oth
er powers.
It Is pointed out at the foreign of
flco that Great Britain, being such an
Interested party, is In n difficult posi
tion, and can scarcely recommend
such a course to her ally. For tho mo
ment tho situation rests there.
Whether Japan will insist to tho bit
ter end on a treat recognizing Chinese
sovereignty over Manchuria tho for
oign offico docs not know. It thinks
tho Japanese themselves will not do
cldo until after tho delivery of tho Rus
sian reply, which Is scarcely expected
until noxt week. Great Britain has
not yot taken steps to appoint consuls
at Mukden and An Tung.
China Will Guard Border.
Tlon Tsln, Jan. 21. It Is authorita
tively roported hero that Viceroy
Yuan Shi Kni has definitely decided to
guard tho Chi Li-Manchurlnn border
in tho event of war between Russia
and Japan, and that he had arranged
to transfer 20,000 troops to the frontier.
Coreans aro leaving Seoul, feartog
trouble.
Russian Answer Delayed.
St. Petersburg, Jan. 21. Tho fhst
oxchango of views between tho for
eign office, Viceroy Alexleff and Baron
do Rosen, tho Russian minister to Ja
pan, on tho Japanese- reply, has not
resulted In a definite decision. Conse
quently, Russia's answer probably will
bo delayed a Httlo longer than antlcl-patcd.
LOST
IN THE
WOODS
Trouble Feared at Seoul.
Seoul, Jan. 20. Tho emperor of
Coroa has ordered that 700 revolvers
and clubs bo distributed to tho "pod-
dlurs," who aro nominally secret po-
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New Spring Silks
Our great ru cocas with silks last year induced ub to pur
chase a very extensivo line for this spring. '
"We have all the novelty weaves, and you will positively
find our prices 25 to 30 per cent cheaper thau "regular stores"
ask for the tamo quality.
Slflc Gattte Crepe, New and Dainty.
C oth of Gold, A very rich new weave.
Black Silk Grenadine, 42 inches wide, in beautiful
new designs.
Embroidered Jap Silk, Waisi patterns in red, black and
green dots. x
Crystal Cod Sllfc, The very best quality in dozens of
new patter nv
Fancv Ficrtired Poncee.
Gcnoine Imported Plain Pongee, In several qualities. 2
Till Jcino inava aiiuouv ovoruwuug,
PesN de Sole. Taffeta. Crepe de Chine, Silk Organdie, f atlas. Velvets,
aad Velveteens.
I The New York Racket f
Salem's Cheapest One Price
Cash Store.
E. T. BARNES, Ptop.
Ventura, Cal., Jan. 21. Harry Rod
ford, Bon of H. L. Rodford, proprietor
of Sospo Hot Springs, a well-known
resort In Southern California, has heon
lost somowhero In tho mountain wll
dernoss between that plnco and Fill
more, slnco Wednesday last. Tho last
thrcp days searching parties aro .scour
ing tho hills In search of him. Whoth
er Injured by tho accidental dlschargo
of his gun or whothor ho Is held nt
bay by wild animals Is not known. The
provalenco of mountain lions lr tho
mountains botweon Filraoro and Sospa
and tho fact that at this tlmo of the
year tho animals aro exceptionally
florco, gives credence to tho latter version.
THE NAME
SAVORS OF
DISASTER
Chicago, Jan. 21. Tho Iroquois
Democratic Club moots this afternoon '
to Inaugurate a boom for tho nomina
tion of General Miles "for president.
At the Last Talkfest.
Washington, Jan. 21. In tho scnato
Morgan asked for a second readlnu
of his Panama annexation bill Thai
house niVptcd a revolution calling on
Cortolyou to report tho number ot
carriages employed by tho govern
ment In his department, and their use, '
and tho authority for the same. Hull.
opened tho debate on tbo army appro-1
priatlon bill. J
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- Wealth and Death. j
Los Angloa, Jan. 21. Wllljam A.
Mueller, a draughtsman In the'paclflc'
Elootilc Railway office, has received a,
check for 150,000 from Cripple Creek.
Two years ago ho grub-staked hlo two
sons. One was killed by a blast which!
unearthed a rich vein of gold ore that J
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ROBBING
California Bandits Break Into Express Car and Steal the Safe
While Train Was Going Through a Tunnel
San Fianclsco, Jan. 21. The South
ern Pacific Sunset limited, westbound,
wns boarded by masked men near tun
nel No. 7, a few miles from PaEa
Robles early this morning, and thu
safe thrown off. Tho discovery wag
not mado until an hour later. The
amount in the safe is unknown, but it,
Is believed to bo at least $10,000. A
posse has been sent to tho scene.
Whllo tho train was coming slowly
up tho grade Into tho tunnel tho rob
borsjboardod It, and battered down the
largo doors to tho first oxpross car, in
which there wore no messengers. Tho
door was locked nt San Luis Obispo,
after several thousand dollars In
monoy and valuables had been placed
in tho safe. Tho train proceeded
northward, with tho express messeng
ors In tho adjoining enr to tho rear.
They noticed no suspicious characters
around tho station, neither did tho
conductor and other tralnmon. Thoro Is
nlmost positive truth tnat tho robboni
boarded tho train as It was proceed'
lng slowly up tho grade. Wuon tho
tunnel was entored thoy Immediately
began their work of breaking In tho
door, using long Iron rods and hatch
ots. Tho nolso was not heard by any
of tho tralnmon. They must have
worked at tho door for 15 minutes at
least, as tho safo was thrown out near
a littlo station cnlloiL Thlles, In the
San Lucia mountains. Tho Bhorlff and
his deputies found tho rafo blown open
early this morning, and. mado an ln
medlato attempt to trace tho robbers-
who It Is bolloved llvo In tho vicinity.
No nrrcsts wcro made up to noon. A.
peculiar tiling about the robbery la
that It was not discovered until thu
train loft Paso RoblcB on its way
north. Ono of tho express messongora
noticed tho door had been brokon opern
after tho train pulled out from Pas a
Robles station, and whon it reached
San Mlguol gavo tho alarm. Tho on
glncer and conductor, us well as tho
whole train crow, know nothing of tho
robbcry. Not a single ono could offer
tho sllghtost clow, and tho oxpross
car alono told tho story. Wolla-Fargor
officials will not glvo out tho exact
(Continued on clgth pnga.)
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SALE
UNDERWfikC
Just the simple announcement In the headline is enough for women who know the store, and the whlto
goods sales of past winters. But the city grows and each year the store widens Its clrclo makes new
friends. This sale Is of regular goods at regular prices. Those prices are due two things buying in great
quantities; buying at a time when makers will concede low prices for sound business reasons.
THE LOW PRICES APPLY TO EVERY ARTICLE IN THE STORE, EXCEPT CONTRACT GOODS.
We e Yot Among The
EARLY SHOPPERS WHO HAVE BEEN AFTER SUITS AND JACKET8? CAN YOU AFFORD TO LET
THI8 CHANCE GO BY? While the extensive alterations are taking place on our second floor the workmen
say they are too crowded must have more room. The price quoted ought to give It to them. The price
asked would not begin to buy the materials used In these suits and Jackets, let alone the cost of making
Any Suit or Jacket in Out Entire Department
Values Up to $30.00
brought fortupe for tho other brother.
Fruit Growers' Meeting. ,
The Fruit Growers' Union will have ,
a program on practical subjects next
Saturday at 1:30 p. m., January 23d,
at tho city ball. All the members and
all persons who are Interested in fruit
growing are cordially invited to be
present. W D. MATTHEWS,
dw Chairman of Committee
Ladies' Shirt
Waists
Tho "apparel oft proclaims tho
woman." After you study on that
a while, you'll find It means sim
ply this: It is hard to bo distinct
ive In dress without being consplo
uoub. It Is stores llko "Meyers"
that have made it possible for wo
men with limited incomes to wear
"latest styles."
The new advance ideas in spring
Bhlrt waists are shown in a great
variety second floor
ALTERATION PRICES.
Special lines of whlto cotton
waists a fine assortment
HALF PRICE.
Ladies' Neckwear
Our ladles' neckwear stock, al
ways up to date, has been bright
ened up by tho receipt of a fine
lot of tho latoat styles which Damq
Fashion has approved.
You'll find them in a great vari
ety of stylos and colors.
Tho prices are low, when the
quality Is noted,
ALTERATION PRICE8.
"Phyllis"
Tho now foather-wolght stock
foundation very new
10c
EACH.
Men's Suits
and Overcoats
Our clothos aro cut to fit and to
mako any man look bis best. This
Is moro than can be raid of tho ro
suits obtained from a great many,
stores,
Tho slight man should not slight
this hint.
Tho hoavy-wolglits will find
heavy odds In their favor.
Any $10.00 Suit or Overcoat
$6.75
Any 916-00 Suit or Overcoat
$9.50
Any $20.00 8ult or Overcoat
$4.50
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Fair
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