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WAITS ON THE AMUR
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2Jn and Jao Trooos Are Still
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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
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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.)
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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
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WHIIE K0S15E tsn
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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
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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-
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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