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BSPfc. DAILY PIT A L JOURNAli VOL. XIV. SALEM, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1904. NO. 35. CZAR BEGINS WAR WITH PRAYER Makes Proclamation to His Peo ple Declaring State of Wat Exists and Invoking Divine Aid Reports of Yesterdays Battles Aue Confirmed--Sectetaty Hay Puts a Light ed Bomb in the Russian Camp, By His Position Regarding Russian Occupancy of Manchuria One report says tho Japancso battle ship Shlklshima is sunk. People aro demonstrating, but thoro is no ofllctal continuation of tho roport. Johnny Bull Don't Believe It. London, Fob, 10. Tho report of a Russian victory, at Port Arthur is generally discredited hero, in tho ab sence of any ofllclal confirmation. Want to Be Shown. St. Joseph, Mo Feb. 10. Lyman Forgave, a civil war veteran today an nounced that ho would ralso a regi ment at onco, to bo offered to Japan. Ho claims to havo offers of enough men, Including a largo number of Jews. St Petersburg, Fob. 10. Czar Nich olas this morning Issued an ofllclal declaration of war, as follews: "To all my dear subjects: I de clare wo aro nnxousi to proservo peace, o dear to our hearts, that wo did nil In our power to mantaln tranquility in tho Far East. With tills peaceful aim, wo declared our willingness to rcvlso the existing treaties botweon tho two empires regarding Corona affairs. Ne gotiations woro not carried to a con clusion for Japan, without awaiting our reply, broke off diplomatic rela tions, and without considering wheth er such a rupture meant tho com mencement of warllko action, Japan ordered her torpedo boats to attack our squadren: In Port Arthur. Aftor tho rccoipt of this roport wo ordored tho governor to reply with arms, and wo hereby mako known our decision In tho firm trust of tho holp of tho Al mighty, and tho assuranco of tho unanimous readiness of all truo sub JoctB to stand with us in dofonso of tho fatherland, and wo call tho bless ing of tho Lord on our bravo army and floet." Press Association Lied. Paris, Feb. 10. Tho ofllclal vorsion Special Prices On Oranges and Ba nanas at of tho battle,of Port Arthur yesterday recolved horo, declares tho light was incouscquontlal, and moroly a fow shells were oxchanged. Two Russian oflloers and 80 soldiers were killed. Tho cruiser Pallada will bo available to sorvo within a wook. Maybe They Did. London, Feb. 10. A dispatch from a Toklo correspondent of tho Central News says tlireo transporto In tho Russian volunteer floet, convoying about 2000 troops, had boon captured oft Asan, Corca, by tho Japanese. Will Have Reserve Seats. Washington, Feb. 10. Chaffeo has recommended to Taft that Captain Rolchmann, of tho cavalry; Colonel Korr, of tho gonornl staff; Captain Gatloy, of tho rrtlllor') corp9t and Cnpt. Hulra, or tho engineers, bo as signed to duty with tho Russian army, also Col. Crowdor, of tho general staff; CapL Morton, of tho Twen tieth; Capt. Marsh, of tho artillery corps, and Cnpt. Judson, of tho engin eers, to go with tho Japanoso army. Tho recommendations havo been for wnidod to Russia and Japan by tho state depattmonb. Russia Fired First Gun. London, Feb. 10. The ofllclal ac count shows that, according to tho dnto of tho mowrogo, that the battlo at Chomulpo was tho first ono fought, which would mako It appear that Rus- MARX ADMITS GUILT Chioago Car barn Mur derer Practically Confesses His Only Defense Is That He Did Not Intend to Com mit Murder, Only to Rob Chicago, Feb. 10. Notwithstanding hla plea of not guilty, tho carbarn mur doror, Marx, this morning practically admitted his complicity, but will do fond (in tho plea that ho Is not guilty of rmtrdor, but his sole purposo was robbory. (Contlnuod on olgth page.) Two Measures to Vote On. Governor Chamborlaln today ro colvod tho certificates of tho secretary of stato, that pottlons for tho sub mission of tho local option law and tho direct primary law had boon filed, with sulllclont signatures to each to give them placo on tho ofllclal ballot at the Juno election, nnd tho goVornor this afternoon Issued liis proclama tions, calling tho nttentlon of tho peo- plo of tho stnto to tho fact that-nt tho next election, heso two questions will bo voted on. Clearing the Wreck. Baltimore, Feb. 10. An army of men aro clearing tho streets, and bov oral aro open to wagon traffic. Tho mayor and business men hold a meet ing this afternoon. Engineers say all tho standing walls will havo to como down, as reconstruction would bo unsafe. TAFT ' i TALKS I PLAIN Hanna In Bad Shape. Washington, Fob. 10. Hanna had a bad night, and didn't sloop until mornng, owing to his stomach troub ling him. When tho physicians' called at 9:30 ho was; asleep, and they didn't disturb him. Thoy will consult this afternoon. CITY NEEDS HELP Sultan of Sulu Lose His FortyDol lar Graft The Trouble Is Not the Lacfc of Laws, but the Utter Failure to Enforce Them Daltlmoro, Fob. 10. Citizens this afternoon passed a resolution asking tho legislature to appeal to tho gov ornmont for federal forces to protoct tho burned district. Hundreds of thousands of dollars aro being trans ferred from vaults In tho ruins to snfor locations. Tho mayor nils afternoon docldod to Isauo an appoal to tho wholo coun try for financial aid. Washington, Fob. 10. Tnlt, boforce tho Iioubo convmlttoo on insular affalrfti today expressed his opinion on tho Patterson bill to abolish slavery in tho Philippines, and to abrogate tho trea ty mado with tho Sultan or Sulu by General Dates. Taft said, by tho con stitution, as well as by law, slavery Is abolished, nnd tho congressional act would afford no solution. Tho ques tion was in enforcing, Instond of mak ing law Ho favored the expressien: by congress, however, toward tho ab i rogation of tho Sulu treaty, bo Uio 'payment of a regular stipend to tho- sultan might coaso. Tnft's suggestion was adopted, and an anion (led bll was. introduced by nPttorson. mm)qafBSj)flTOffitYffyWWW nHBHMBBik sexnumwmssBB&m TC7T A if-.J-.-. a mail vjraerb Receive Prompt attention. Try Shopping by Mall. Mail Otdets Receive Prompt attention. Try Shopping by Mall. China Is Pleased. Washington, Fob. 10. Tho Chinese minister called at tho stato depart ment Uila morning, and expressed China's gratification on Hay's note, Issued yestorday to tho noutral pow ers. When tho minister camo from Hay's ofllco ho said ho understood Prince Chlng has Issued an odlct to tho various vicoroya of China, com manding them' to obsorve tho strict est neutrality. Caasinl called at tho stnto department, and notified it of tho ofllclal declaration of war, and yos terday's bnttlo. When Wisdom Goes A Shopping For Dry Goods Now-a-daysYotf'HSeethe Name of 4,Meyer8,rat the Top of Her Memorandum. List. She Seeks the Offerings of this Sto'rjj. Because She so Well Knows That They are Dependable. Every Day la Increas ing the Namber of PorchasersWho Have Realised That the Js. Meyers & Sons Offering of Dry Goods is Rich In Sterling Worth and Money Saving. ' SPRING DRESS GOODS inns 154 State 8t Phone 1871 Main. No Japs There. Vladivostok, Fob. 10. Privato dis patches received hero say tho Japan oso forcos on tho Yalu river havo beon complotoly routed by tho Rus sians, and also claims Chomulpo has been captured by tho Russians, who are now occupying It. Only a Pipe Dream. St Petersburg, Fob. 10, Tho news papers havo Issued extras claiming a Russian Victory at Port Arthur. Three Japanese warships and four torpedo boats nro reported swrlously crippled. 4-MHHHfrHM4HB44-4'04M II Sffl ! WHITE HOUSE fgl SHOES Wf ; For Merv fUi On Spring Foot- J weat Coming Over J 50 Cases of Way! The first aim In our shoe department has always been to sell only $ reliable footwear, Quality, combined with the best fit and good styles, Is the foundation we build on. Our great volume of business en- X ables us to buy all lines at the lowest quantity prices. Our spot cash plan enables us to undersell any "reoular store." $ ! The New Yok Racket I it it SALEM'S CHEAPEST ONE PRICE CASH 8T0RE. Is the place for cash buyers to trade. 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