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Tr-TT3r. -. jy AILY IVOL. XIV. SALEM, OREGON, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1904. NO. 3& J JTJL.JI l JL JlJl. i J PM F J JLi ri 1 J "" " ' mwimiiMnii -rttamrr mmuihijiimu i u im-ij-ii 1 tip ,0NG DISTANCE FIGHTERS lews Gathers Fools or Knaves, and Some Are Both tot a Reliable or Trust Worthy Dispatch Con cerning Japan in the Past Month London, Feb. 4. A dispatch to the cntral Nows from Toklo, says a ape- 1-1 MkfvnHMn t 4I. -t.ll 1. -1.1.1 mi luwuiJB ui uiu i'uuuiul wua neia . . ... i present. Nows has boon received at ifroklo that all tho Russian warships lhavo loft Port Arthur, and their des Iticatlon is unknown. Getting Impatient Paris, Feb. 4. It is tho goneral opinion that tho situation in the Far Bast la loss reassuring. All "ndvlcos how Increasing impatience, which the diplomats hero regard as a dangerous factor. Means War Has Begun. . London, Fob. 4. A special agent's cablo to tho Evening News, from Pekln, has Just been received, as fol fel fol eows: "Official Information has been received hero that tho Japanoso gov ornment has decided to rcfuso any further negotiations with Russia, and will tako action Immediately." This is interpreted hero In some quarters to mean that war In tho Fnr East has be gun. Russian Troops Embark. lonuon, od. ' 4. a Seoul corre spondent of tho Central Nows wires that 6000 Russians have embarked at Port Arthur for Corea. Tho transports aro escorted by tho Russian, fleet. Thoy will ba landed at Chemulpo, which is tho port for Seoul, tomor row. It is understood that, unless thoro is a conflict with tho Japanoso floot on routo from Chomulpo, tho troops aro opectod to march overland from Seoul. More Telegraph Drivel, Toklo, Fob. 4. Tho seriousness of tho situation hero Is' shown by the long conforenco between Ito and the Mikado this afternoon. Tho premier gavo a dinner to 18 poors, whero tho Bnbject won given semi-official discus-! slon. Reports contlnuo to como that Russia is massing troops north of the iTalu rivor. Tho first break in tho gov ernmont's rcticonco camo today in tho publication of four dispatches from Manchuria and Siberia which shows that tho government now proposes to koep tho people informed of tho trond of events. Means War Won't Begin, London, Fob. 4. A dispatch on tho in. m m-.. .l. -. I """"") rumors iruw ioiuo wis anor- . -i- . . . ijuuiuB uigu government omciaiB is morning, anu will moot ngaln this hopos on a foundation of procrnstlna tornoon, when tho Mikado will be tion. Wo havo surprised oursolvos as well as our customers with tho ! wonderful success of our now liDgy Goods Dept. 7 Our success was due to the fact that wo had the RIGHT KIND of GOOD8 and we sold them on ft margin of profit so small that no "regular store" could afford to meet our prices. Our spot cash plan of business together with economical manage Boent enables us to undersell them alL We know why we succeed. Wo intend to follow the tame plan . ' In the future, so wo'll continue to trrow. ' --- i Oat New Spt !ng D ess Goods i ; . Ate He e Scotch Nub Suitings, Nugget Cloth, Kimbcrly Nibs, Voiles, Mohair ! Mobllng Cloth, Sharkskin, Silk Warp i Silk Warp Lansdowne, Mohair Covert, Figured Sicilian Novelties, i ! and a full line of staple suitings. Our assortment of the i New Spring Silks j Ib a very complete 'iney nave met dozens of Salem ladles' who have x week. I The New Yofc Racket i! SALEM'S CHEAPEST ONE E. T. BARNES, Sttflli4atttt4rVf4aM& as saying thoro is no doubt but war will bo averted, and the situation is no moro strained now than at any time in the past fortnight. It says the offi cials will bo much surprised if Rus sia's reply doesn't recognlzo Chinese sovereignty In. Manchuria, and tho ab solute concession of all Japan's de mands regarding Corea. London, Feb. 4. Tho St. Petersburg correspondent of tho London Daily Times states that a careful canvass of tho leading military officials in the Russian capital reveals tho fact that they aro unanimously for war. They bollovo tho Issuo is a squaro one, and that Russia must either Ignominlous ly retreat, and sacrifice tho work of years In Manchuria, or fight to main tain her rights. It is generally recognized that Ja pan Is better nronared for war nt this time, and that tho nostnonomont of tho conflict for six months would be very much to Russia's advantage, but . .- ......... I iiioy arc too cicar-ncnuoa io nulla i - All of tho Russian grand dukes sup port Admiral Aloxioff, and bcllevo ho Is best prepared to declaro what Rus- sla should do. Count Lamsdorff, tho nussian minister or roroign nnalrs, who, In tho post, has thrown his lnflu- onco toward tho poaco party, now rec ognizes that tho military olomont Is bound ultimately to provall, and isjhopo to bonoflt by tholr diagnosis. Up less decided in his stntoments that)to this tlmo Hanna's malady was bo- JIU411.U IO OIUU. Thore Is a woll-grounded bollof that tho prossuro of tho war party has be como so strong that tho poaco parry cannot much longer withstand it Ac cording to tho Daily Telegraph's St Petersburg advices, tho czar sum moned a council of ministers Tuesday, but did not preside, leaving tho Grand Duko Alexis to occupy that position. It Is stated that all present at tho council agreed that Russia should for ward a noto to Japan refusing all tho latter's proposals, and expressing an intention to defend Russia's position in Manchuria at any cost Russia Running a Bluff. Berlin, Feb. 4. Tho Lokal An zolgor, which Is In closo "Touch with officialism, today says Russia's move ment in tho Far East and mobilization of troops is belloved to bo a bluff to overawo Japan Into a conciliatory at titude. Off for the East. Suez, Fob. 4. Tho Russian battle ship Oslayba and ono transport and threo torpedo destroyers sailed today for tho Far East About Mro. Maybrlck. London, Fob. 4. In tho commons I this af tornoon,. tho homo secretary an- nounced that Mrs. Maybrlck had bepn grantod a license under tho ponal ser- vltudo law, and sho is at present in a homo, which sho will bo allowed to lcavo towards tho end of tho summer. Ho said, in nccordanco with Mrs. May brick's wish, as woll as that of tho au thorities, no furthor information as to her whereabout will bo mado. Held for Murder. San Francisco, Fob. 4. Loon Boed er, nrrn&nil nt Mlllni .Tnn Ttlnlsn Mb hmthnn.tn.in a i,m -" on- h! . . ' .. ... i cnargo or muraor, alter a prollmlnary I. . ... . Hearing this morning. -w.... it Sicilian, Mohair Florentine, won me noarty approval or examined them during tho past I : J J 2: PRICE CASH STORE. PROP. HANNA NOT IN DANGER Worst Symptoms Are That He Has Three Famous Doctors And They Agree In Saying He Will Recover in a Short Tide Washington, Fob. 4. Hanna passed a fairly corafortablo night Thoro was no congestive chills. Dr. Rlxov will hnht a consultation with a Now York practitioner this afternoon. A consultation, lasting an hour, was hold this morning by Drs. Rixoy and Grower, of New York, and Mng'rudor, 0f Washington. Brewer troatod Iltan- na during his recent Illness In Now York. A snmplo of blood was taken this morning for analysis, and thoy Moved to be grippe. Tho foars aro now, howovor, that it is typhoid. Tho physicians admit thoy aro puzzled over tho fact that, notwithstanding IiIb nervousness and irritability, his temperaturo today Is but half a dogreo abovo normal. Ho slopt last night only through heavy administration of opi ates. Hanna realizes his gravo condi tion, and submits unreservedly to his physicians' ordors. A furthor consul tation of physicians will bo hold lator In tho day, and a full report will'bo mado, so, If It Is necessary, his broth ers and slaters may bo summoned. At 12:30 tills aftornoou tho physi cians Jssued tho following bulletin: "At a consultation hold this morn ing no now featuro was found In Han na's condition. Ho is suffering a re current attack of grippe, with am un usual amount of physical depression. Thero aro no alarming conditions, and no roason to bollovo his recovery will not tako placo within a reasonable time." Dr. Drowor returned to Now York this afternoon. Drs. Rlxoy and Ma grudor will hold another consultation nt 8 o'clock tonight, nt which tlmo It Is expected tho results of tho analysis of Hanna's blood will bo known. At 3 o'clock this aftornoon his con dition was moro favorable, and ho got somo natural Bleep. Postofflce Scandal. Washington, Feb. 4. Loronz, of To ledo, who was a witness in the post office conspiracy cases, today testified that ho recolved as his sharo from a half Intoreat In tho Graff fastenors 100,000. Ho donlod having discussed tho matter with Machon until after ho kd acquired a half Interest la tho lniRlnnsfl nnil wiir thnn tntri hv Mn ' phftn thnt thn fmvnrnmnnt hnil nlranilv chon that tho govornmont had already adopted it. Filed Their Petitions. W. S. II'Ron nnd nthnrs fllnd n Inrco number of Initiative petitions this af tornoon for submission to tho popu lar voto next Juno of the direct pri mary law proposod by tho potltlon en). The petitions filed this aftor- i noon contained about C000 names, and jMr. TJ'Ron stated that another lot "would bo brought up from Portland this evening for filing, aggregating about 3000 moro names. The friends of tho local option measure also filed a petition for tho submission of that proposod law to tho voters, tholr petitions aggregating ! 8013 names, and anothor Jot of about GQ0 Is expected from Portland tomor row. At midnight tomorrow' night, tho tlmp for filing petitions will expire, as all of them havo to be fllod with the secretary of state 00 days before the dato of the oloctlon. Theso two pro- , posed laws havo a sufficient number I of names to entitlo them to a place Ion tho ballot, and they will bo placed beforo the peoplo for their approval lor rejection noxt Juno. A Small Run. The team attach od to the Ice wagon of thn Rftlorn hrewnrv took frleht at 30 thfs afternoon, in the rear of tho orewory, and ran down tne aiiey io Ferry street, turning west to Com mercial, whero they came in contact with the curb at the Hotel Willam ette corner, breaking the pole. This' stopped them, and the wreck was toon cleared away, damage light REBELS WIN IN URUGUAY Government Troops Defeated and Are Fleeing Rebels Advancing in Great Force and an Attack on Montevideo Is Expected Washington, Fob. 4. A cablegram for tho, state department from tho le gation at Montovedlo, Urugny, today says tho government forces hnvo met with a sovoro defeat, and n great pan ic prevailed Saturday nnd Sunday. Tho government forces are fleeing, and loft tholr guns and wounded on the field. An nttack on Montovldeo Is momentarily oxpectod. Tho rebels are reported advancing In great forco. A mooting of foreign diplomats' has boon called at tho Amorlcan legation to discuss tho situation and dovlso moans for protecting forolgn lntor- osts. Murderer Declines to Be Operated Upon. San Francisco, Feb. 4. Frank Woods who Is sentenced to bo hanged for tho murdor of Policeman Eugene C. Rob inson, refused to allow Dr. Rottnnzl to oporato upon him, though Woods lies on a cot In tho county Jail suffer ing from tho effects of tho wound mado by a shot flred by Policeman Robin son on tho morning of Januory 21, 1902, when tho street battlo between tho policeman and desperato robbor took placo. Last Sunday Dr. Rottanzl visited Wood 3 nt tho county Jail, and, nftor an.&tnminntlon of the prisoner, ho stated that ho was in a serious Condi tion, nnd that an oporatlon was nec essary. Woods refused to bo oporatod on in tho county Jail, as thero aro no facilities tti or o for surgical treatment Friday E Friday Is usually the most quiet day of the week, but for thla day we're going to make It a very busy day. We've gone through our stock and have selected NINE ITEMS FOR SPECIAL SELLING TOMORROW AT PRICE8 THAT ARE BOUND TO BRING YOU HERE IN A HURRY that Is, If you caro to save money. Pleaso bear In mind that these bargains are for FRIDAY ONLY, You cannot get them on Thursday or Saturday or any other day but FRIDAY. This sale la In conjunction with our regular FRIDAY REMNANT SALE. SPECIAL NO. 1 LACE CURTAINS A special lino of handsome Not tingham curtains CI Inches wide, 3V4 yards long, vory best pattern; rogqlar J2.75 values $J.98 Second Floor. SPECIAL 8ALE NO. 4. MENS 8HOE8. A fine lino of tho latest style, in men's calf shoos. All this season's models, all sizes and widths. Our regular $3.60 values $2.80 First floor. 8PEOIAL NO. 7. WALKING 8KIRT8. Entire stock at lowest prleea all tho very boat styles Immense va riety for you to ehooso from. All Suits at Rock Bottom Prices Second floor. Dr. Rottnnzl called at tho Jail again yesterday, and again asked Woods to submit to an operation, but tho man refused. Tho doctor suggosted that Woods consent to bo removed to San Qucntln, whero thoro aro bettor fa cilities, but tho prisoner refused. I Steps may bo taken to compel tho man to submit to tho operation. Biggest 8pruce on Earth. Astoria, Or., Feb. 4. W. S. Link hart, of Nehalem City, has discovered what is belloved to bo tho largest spruce troo In tho world. Tho mon ster tree Is located In God's valley on tho south fork of tho Nehalem river, about 12 miles from Nchnlem City. Tho treo measures 21 feet In diam eter and C3 feet ltt clrcumforonco. Its holght was not measured, but Link' hart expresses tho bollof that It Is easily tho monarch of tho northern forests In this respect, as woll as In othors. God's valley Id tho location of tho largest trees ovor discovered In Northwestern Orogon. Japs After Horses. Vancouver, D. C, Feb. 4. Word comoa from tho Okanogon that'sovor al accredited roprosontatlvcs of tho Japanoso romount dopartmont aro In tho district purchasing mounts for tho Japanoso cavalry. Thoy havo ox pressed satisfaction with tho British Columbia horse. Othor Japanoso army horso buyors aro In Alborta and Asslulbola, on tho samo mission. It Is oxpected that a largo numbor of Ca nadian horses will bo sent to tho flow ery kingdom by early stonmors. Cotton Going Down. Yorlc, Fob. 4. There was a Now panic on tho cotton oxchango this Norfolk, Va Fob. 4. Tho now morning, whan prices droppod 70 school building hero was destroyed by points. Sully was prosont, but was Aro this aftornoon. Fivo hundred nonchalant, nnd mado no nttompt to children answorod tho drill, nnd support It Prices lator rallied. I marched out through tho sraoko with- out a panlo or tho slightest injury. Rayner is senator. Annapolis, Md., Feb. 4. At noon Isldor Rnyner was formally olected United Statos senator to succeed Mc Comas, by tho solid, Democratic voto of 8G. McComns received tho Repub lican votes, 36. Banks Must Let Go. Washington, Fob. 4. Shaw has Is sued a call for withdrawal, on de mand, probably within tho next 10 days, of 20 per cent of tho govern- mont funds now hold In 90 banks. Fiffst Inauguration conomic SPECIAL NO. 2. WOOL BLANKETS. Host 4 wool blankets In town- natural gray colors, dors; extraordinary Uio low prico of colored bor bargain at $2.95 Second floor. SPECIAL NO. 6. LADIES' H08E. COO pairs of ladles' fine black wool hoso, high spliced heel, doublo sole and too, all lzes,S boat 35c values, Friday only. ibc First floor. SPECIAL NO. 8. MEN'8 UMBRELLAS. ' Swell lino of men's gloria umbrel las; big variety of tho boat stylo handles, closo rollors, rogular .$1.25 values, Friday only ' 87c First floor. KILLED SOUTHERN PLANTER Three Negroes Murder James Eastland and a Servant Mob Shoots One, Lynch A other, and Is Pursuing the Third With Bloodhounds Mamphls, Tonn., Fob. 4. Dispatch es from Doddsvlllc, MI&&, this aftor noon stnto that another of tho negro murderers of Jnmos Eastland hodi boon captured and lynched by a raob of COO. Details nro fow. Tho posso Is still pursuing Luther Holbort lead or of tho conspirators, with froslr bloodhounds. Eastland was a well known planter, and with his negro sorvant, was brutally murderod in a Hold yostorday, by Holbort and two othor negroes. Ono of tho murdororsi' was shot down by the mob a short tlmo lator, and hounds woro put on tho trails of tho othor two, who sopa- rated and oscapod Into tho woods. Were Well Drilled. Try a box of that elegant stuffed ff uit; . At inn's 1B4 State 8t Phone 1971 Malm of SPECIAL NO. 3. PETTYCOAT8. A full lino of mercerized black pet ticoats, In all longths, and nro es pecially good at tho rogular prlco of 1. CO. fyJtJ'J Second floor. SPECIAL NO. 0. LADIES 8HOE8. Evory pair of a famous inako, and guaranteed to glvo good sorvioo. All sizes and widths, Our regular $3.00 values, Friday only LpaVtOO First floor. 1 SPECIAL NO. 9. CUSHIONS. A special line of flno porch pillows, 1G inohas squaro, with 4',4-lnch ruf. II o. A great value at CQc each. Friday only OwC tfecond floor. Sale Jl