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About Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1903-1919 | View Entire Issue (March 21, 1904)
""H' '-vsri- r iURGC0 in ft :i 411 ITS. ln fiaSXitr- && M. B.mir iii; "0rcaj r"3 TlOrtlfClirat? j j ! - - n into w 0 1 iYoungf ILY CAPITAL JQUBHAIL Ml- "' ' , i, if ii, .J Hwir SALEM, OREGON, MONDAY MARCH 21, 1904. no, on. ce. PJ'o SJrf darfc.frl rror the is NOT CONFIRMED "Wi A i 9 d " B M "V 1 -V J. B-" . B I A H-V j"V ti lr .. B I unt5 i ur INAFLtUIN WAITS ON THE AMUR R( the A; WInlQOtI wi - 2Jn and Jao Trooos Are Still iher . .,. " " . . . C3iy Miles Apart and Tokio Hdvices Say No Fighting for a Month In thle Fight Between Torpedo Boats on thle 6th the Japanese Work Was Iffirst-class The Russians Fought Bravely but Hopelessly And Will Lead the; Russian Hosts to Victory-One Story That Was All the Ear Marks of Genius St. Petersburg, March 21. Areport has gained widespread cred ence among the peasants that Nepo'eon's ghost Is waiting on tho banks of the Amur to lead the Russian troops to victory. The story has fired the enthusiasm of the credulous who have opened shrines to Napoleon, and are confident of his protection. They await a successful closo of tho war. lawmaker: STRICTLY ON THE DEFENSE e99e99899cee99seee8to MAYOR GRACE DEAD March 21. Nothing baa Iioro to confirm tho report Utlo has taken place on tho which the Russians aro al- Iclaim that tho captured 1800 A dispatch from St. Potors- nowB agency, dated yoster- there has boon no chango in tho situatltpn, and that all Is quiet on Hand and sfya. Between tho Russian lino, from Ping Yang lto tho mouth of tho Yalu river, and tlio Japanoao lino to Gen san there hawp boon slight skirmishes between sco,uts, but no hattlo has taken place, "as tho dlstanco between tho opposing fannies is great Tho bulk of tho Russian forces, the dis patch, adds hoB not yet passed tho falu rlvor. 1 Tho St. Petersburg correspondent of Ihe Dally Telegraph says that the mil itary authorities woro Btartled by tho attempt of tho Japanoao to land In Holona bay, as tho nearest Russian forco that could havo been used against thorn consisted of thrco riflo regiments at NIu Chwang. Tho weather having hindorod tho Japan oso landing, energetic measures aro now being adopted to provont a do scent Among other dovicos adopted has been the concentration of troops at Foochow, 22 miles south of Helena bay. "in'cabllng tho fact that all British and Amorlcnn 'residents at NIu Chwang must remain within the walls, a correspondent of tho Dally Chron lclo at NIu Chwang says: "I was arrested while attempting to leavo yesterday." Tho correspondent says It is nil morod that a Japanese squadron ar rived at tho mouth of the Llao rlvor Sunday night and landed a party, (Continued on Fourtn Page.) ea0ee909eee eaftaeecsa 9 Spting Suits You'll bo proud of your boy when you see him In ouo of our New Spring Stilts Thoy'ro nobby stylos, Just tho kind that pleases tho boys, and as near "boy proof" as clothing can be made. Thero aro many features in our lino of Mzns Gotfiing That appeal to tho "Particular Dressers." The fabrics are tho newest, Tho suits aro cut In tho proper fashion. Tho fronts aro Hnod with hair cloth that makes them keep tholr shapo. Ruled New York City for Two Terms, and Was Popular Formed Syndicate to Pay Peru's Debt of Forty Millions-Director in Many Companies Now York, March 21. William P. Graco, twlco mayor of Now York, died at noon. Ho was born at Queenstown. In 1890 his flrnr effected a settlement of tho Peruvian debt of forty roll lions. Ho was a director of many steamship lines, bonks and commer cial enterprises. His wealth lit esti mated at many millions. Tho cause of his death was exhaustion following pneumonia. Miners May Scrap. Tollurido Colo., March 21. It Is re ported that tho deported miners aro making preparations to march hero, accompanied by an armed escort. A pitched battle may occur, to avert which Injunction proceedings may be Bought to forbid Interference by the miners' union at Tollurido. BRIST0W DID NOT KNOW Did Not Write Report Nor Did He Eyen Read It S&WNWiWjll Wsf WHIIE K0S15E tsn SHOES w$ s hoe s Southern Pacific Train Wreck. Redding, Calif., Maroh ' 21. Tho southbound Pacific overland, No. 15, crashed Into a wrecking train at Can tara last night John Funsklv and George Kukson, car ropalrers, wero badly Injured. Fireman Bert Mount, of tho passengor ehglno is missing. What. Bristow Knows Is, rv Pretty Much of a Good Deal of Most Nothing" Washington, March 21, Tho houso coinmltteo to Investigate tho connec tion ofmembors of congress to tho poetofflco scandal tills morning con tinued Uio hcaririgl BriBfow declared ho had no personal knowlcdgo of tho cases 'detailed in tho so-called Bris tow report Clerks prepared li; nov or read it didn't know what clorks propared Uio report, but First As sistant Wynno might bo ablo to toll. Ho promised to get Information as to tho identity of the Inspectors Instru mental In carrying on tho Investiga tion of tho department So far as ho knew tho report contained nothing showing Improper conduct In tho past of mombors of congress. Ho donlod having assaulted tho houso of repre sentatives In his provlous roport, which was on tho Investigation of Beavers. House Wants the Secretary qf -Also Docs Some Spring Cleaning : ? I , I Panama Canal Commissioners Begin Their Labors With TheUr Feet Under the f President's Mahogany at Luncheon Washington, March 21. In tho son ato Carmnok offorcd a resolution of inquiry relattvo to tho logallty of tho recont ponalon ordor of tho Bocrotary of tho Interior, which wont ovor. In tho Houso Hopburn, Ropubltcan, of Iowa, raising a question of privileges, staled that Baker, Domocrat, of New York, had violated tho usages and courtosy of tho houso by Inserting far tho rocord a nowspapor attack on Babcock, Republican, charging hint with with loading down tho malls un der his frank, so tho nmount liandHjdt by his own postoffloe and rallroatjtr would Increase tholr buslnosB and compensation. Babcock was to bo re warded by tho Jssuo of passes. Ho moved tho speech bo expunged. 8teamers Collided. Holyhead, March 21. Tho Ameri can liner Morlau collided with the' steamer Glangrant this morning la a denso fog. Tho latator was seriously damaged. First Fill In the Canal. Washington, March 21. Tho Prosr--stdent has Invited momberB of. thV Panama commission, holding. its' first mooting tomorrow, to take luncheon .with him at tho White House. B. fo. Harrod, of Now Orleans, and1 0, .13. Liverpool. March 21. Morlan arytarunskv. of San Francisco, wcro bfo- .. .... - ....... i . ... . : :v nvea mis auornoon ana lanaoa pas- sentou to tno iTsBiaent tins mornings songers, Elect Congressional Committee. , "Washington, March 2LTho houstr and senato Republicans will go into caucus 'thin evening to soloot a con gressional commlttco to conduct tho next congressional campaign. Thq . now commlttoo will organlzo ' with Babcock, of Wisconsin, as chairman. Qold Fields the Cause. St. Petersburg, March 21. Tho Nov osto declares tho real socrct of tho British Tibetan expedition Is tho dls covory of Immensely tlch- gold de posits; Thlbot'bolng second only to California. The 8tutesman Estate. Frank K. Lovoll was this aftornoon appointed administrator of the ostato of tho late Oeorgo Stutesman, and ho will proceed to sottlo nil matters con nected with tho ostato at onco. Sullivan Doing Blind. . Boston, MftBB., March 21. John I. Sullivan Ih eorloiuly III nt Ills efa- tar's homo In Roxbury with nn af fection of tho oyos, and It Is foaretf ho will bocomo blind. Beavers. I !.! mf i. Two Years' Peaco In Indiana. Indianapolis, March 21. A mining contract in tho central competitive district, covering tho working conJI- tlons of 177,000 minors for tho next two yoars, was signed by the opera tors and miners this morning. The growth of our shoo department is the result of our determination to sell nothing but reliable mer chandise. Tho Immense va riety of styles wo carry onables us to supply almost any want Anoth er lot of thoBe famous Conkltns. Hotseh&de Gloves Puice $ I 15 Just In, They remain soft and pllablo after tho hardest wear. We can fit you with a special "short fingered glove," If you are built that way. Stanley Resigns. Washington, March 21. Bx-Oovar- nor Stanley, of Kansas, member of tho Dawes commission, has resigned. to tako effect April 1st. Tho Presi dent won't fill tho vacancy. Stanley was not criticised by tho recent Bona parte report Men's a&ct Boy's Sweatees s Just decldo on the color you want You are sure to find It In our new Spring Line. The compliments we aro receiving on our line of Dress Goods, 9 Walstlngs and Dress Trimming from Salem's be&t dressers as sures us that they're equal to any In the city. 1 p. Tfie New Yofc Racket Gets tha lowest ouaatitr nrloea on what ther bur. They discount every bill They sell for spot cash only. Thatf why they undersell z "regular stores." E. T. BARNESi Ptop. I The New York Damaged. Southampton, Eng., March 21. The American liner Now York was dry- 'docked at noon. She is badly dam-1 aged bolow tho wator line, dud to grounding. Part of hor cargo was Injured. Takes Evans' Place. Washington. March 2. Admiral Cooper cables from Hong Kong that he has assumed command of the Asiat ic station, vlco Brans. B9999W94Ht99&9&9 TOWN OF KLEVAN IS DESTROYED 8ix Hundred Buildings Burned and Five- Thousand Are Left Homeless. Berlin, March 21. The Tage- j blatt reports that nre destroyea the town of Klevan, Russia. Six hundred housed and churebes, synagogues and school wero demolished. Five thousand are Loraeloea. V nanJTKm TV nXfOOT SQJS'jr9fiMiV Beau ty Comfort Economy Probably the chlof cause of the really j(wondorful popularity of Qutfon Quality lios Is their per fect ' shape. Beautiful in doslgn and finish, '(comfortable to tho wearor because, they fit, economical be cause ;thoy will outwear other makes! Spring lines now ready. Patented oxfords $2.50 Regular boots $3.00 pair. Spring Dress Goods Oct our prlcos on dress goods. t doesn't matter much what kind of goods aro wanted for your summer suit or waists, If they're new and stylish and good they will bo found at "Moyera." The new weaves and patterns we have gathered aro very attractive, and It Is a gratifying fact that thoy cost less here than anywhore Ue. They aro soiling so freely now that wo feel sure thero will be a great scramble for thorn when spring weather comes. Don't you think it's a good plan to mako early selections while stocks aro fullest? A personal inspection only can convey the breadth of buying possibilities preeVmtod. Wednesday Only For our lOSth consecutive Wednes day sale we offer one for the men which bids fair to be a good one. For Wednesday only we offer a line of men's Half Hose in black with fancy colored sUteb Ing. such as other stores offer at 25c the pair. Our price for this only 2 pair for 25c Limit of 4 pairs to custoHw. l I ''I I i 1 1 Fancy n i n Z day 1 m Ladies' Suits FOR 8PRINQ 1604 The smartest of spring and summer suits from every Im portant center of suit designing and making, processions of the neweat, most dlatlnotlve spring styles converge at this store. New ones arriving daily. $15 to $40 Shirt Waists ANQ SHIRT WAIST SUITS Women's eottoa and silk shirt waists and shirt waist suits wonderfully low priced. A great variety for eholee, little prlees to pay and a, splendid array of style. 8oosd floor. IB criift ta r But httffiM nut For Business Wear You probably prefer a sack suit for busJne the common style for cvory Jay wear. There's no reason, thong-, why you shouldn't have tho smart style which always characterizes the HART, SCHAPFNER &. MARX aak' suits. Just because sack suits are a staple ityla Is no reejon why they should be common place. New spring stylee are ready for your Inspection. Let us tit you. We can do it s H m $ ii i a IMgBaC8iMtat)8'tt)s wm i tMIKMIIMtlMtMIWItH nHHBwm