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DAILY CAPITAL JOURNAL VOL. XIV. SALEM, OREGON, FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1904. NO. TOR. JAP FLEETS PREPARE FOR FIERCE REVENGE Czar Incensed at Sinking of Kin- 0 A urn m shin Maru and May Court Martial Admiral Yeszen V Jexicff Again in Favor With Nicholas Who Prasscs Viceroy for His Success Variag Survivors Receive Ova tion at St. Petersburg MiwwmiUM aew m m Vladivostok, April 29. Admiral Yeszen's four cruisers, which made a dash off the Corean coast, aro being cleaned here today. Details of the cruise show that the squadron met the Japanese transport Klnshlu Maru at 11 o'clock at night on the 27th. The com mander of the transport mistook the Russians for a Japanese squad ron, and signalled that she had coal for them. Admiral Yesien sig nalled the order ot stop, whereupon, the Japanese discovering their mistake, began to lower boats and steam launches In an effort to es cape, but the Russians gave chase In their steam cutters, and cap- tured them all. , Apparently, none were left on board the transport, but an examination revealed six Infantry "officers In the cabin, and In another part of the ship 130 Infantrymen, who refused to surrender, Admiral Yeszen ordered the men to come away, when the Japanese soldiers opened fire, wounding a Russian Coxswain. After that the transport was sent to the bottom by a mechanical gun, together with a few shells. The Japanese aboard did not cease firing, and made no attempt to save themselves, although they had one launch left Shots were fired by the Japanese until the waters closed over the heads of the Intrepid soldiers. Jap Fleet Near Port Arthur. St. Petersburg, April 29. Viceroy Uexloff reports this morning that the foomy was seen six miles off Port Ar- bur lajit night. 'This morning two Japanese cruisers Kid six torpedo boat3 w.ro observed Uszsrlnn Gulf, near Port Arthur. I Vladivostok, April, 29. A Japanese leot was sighted off this port this af- emoon. Nicholas Is Indignant. i St. Petersburg, April 29. St. Peters- urg Is loaded with rumors regarding ie sinking of the Japanese military ansport Klnshlu Maru. One report us It that 3C00 men were aboard tho. snsport when she went down, but admlrallty Insists that there wero Sly 200. it Is Bald that the emperor k highly Indignant over the affair, jid ho will relieve Yeszen aud order m to be court-martialed. This re- Brt Jacks confirmation In responsible val circles, where It Is reiterated no per course could be pursued and &at the admiral only fired when the apanese categbrlcally refused to sur- ender, and adopted a hostile attitude. wwww recalling tho viceroy, has commended him for his work. Tho order says: "I am happy to re ceive at Mukden a dispatch from the Emperor stating that his majesty is watching attentively tho concentra tion of troops for the Far East, and that ho note3 with special pleasure tho splendid success attained in this respect." Tho Czar cqncludcd: "I at tribute Its success only to your able direction and Initiative work, and al 30 tho work of tho staff officials who aro subordinate to you." SANTA FE STRIKE BEGINS TO SPREAD President O'Connell Says No Prospect That Agreement Will Be Effected Between Men and Officials Denver, Colo., April 29. Boiler makers and their apprentices, to gether with the metal workers and plpemen employed. In the Santa Fa railroad shops at Albuquerquo, N. M., yesterday morning Joined the mach inists who walked, out Wednesday. Tho blacksmiths and their helpers may Join the strike tonight. ' The machinists nt Trinidad, Colo., are still at work, as aro thoso at Rtn con, N. M., All non-union men now employed are heavily armed. Last Overtures Made. Washington, D. C... April 29. PrOsl dent O'Connell, of the Machinists' As sociation, stated this morning that there was no prospect of avoiding a striko of tho machinists employed by the Santa Fe railroad, although tho last overtures to the company are now being made, pending a formal strike, to be ordered about May 1st. President O'Connell has Just re turned from Denver. Referring to the posted notices In the company's shops, wnrnlng the men against unlawful acts. President O'Connell said the railroad company Jumps at conclusions, and thinks It Is going to meet some despcrnto meth ods. "Tho officials know we aro op posed to violence. While thoso hnnd bills deserve no attontlon, It Is only right to say that it Is an attempt at Intimidation. In threatening lawsuits the., company hopes to frighten tho men who own homes In tho neighbor hood of the shops. The warning is a big pluff. Machinists have nothing to do (with the operation of trains, so cannot Interfere with the malls and commerce." No Trespassing Allowed. Albuquerque, N. M., April 29. On application of the Santa Fo railroad, District Judge Baker has Issued an in Junction restraining tho striking shop mon from any Interference- with agonts employed by the company, or In tho movement and operation of tho company's engines or cars, and all other machinery and nppllances. The striking men nro also en joined from entering tho company's right of way, or other grounds or property. PROMINENT YOUNG MAN SUDDENLY DISAPPEARS Frank McCord of Brooks Came toSafemg Last Week With Money -Has N& Been Seen Since Tuesday . , Frank McCord, of Brooks, camo to this olty last Saturday, aud since Tuesday ho has been missing. Tho police havo been working on tho case, but, In splto of their efforts, no traco of him can be found. McCord has been w'orldng In tho hop yards of fcrebs Bros., and Is said to bo a very fine young man. Ho bor rowed $131 from his mother, Mrs. Mary McCord, last wcok( for business purposes, and camo to this city with tho money. Ho also Is said to havo had some money of his own, and was around with the "boys" on a fow ex peditions, but was not leading a hilar ious llfo to any great extent. On Tues day he left his room, and when his mother camo to town yesterday to Inquire concerning his absence, sho learned that ho had not been seen slnco that time. His team, buggy and harness woro at a livery stable, whore they had been Blnco ho arrived In town. His mother suspects foul play, a? sho says that ho had no excuse whatever to abscond. Tho police aro of a different opinion, however, nnd bellevo that ho Is finishing out his llttlo tour In Portland. ID Ilr piss, sesscd of several horses anL wUCcIcs. and could easily havo soldi lilts otUfltt for agrcat deal moro than tlio amount borrowed from his mother. Mitt., Mc Cord commonccd an actlara agafnsJt him lost night In Justice TOnm'm. court, and attachod tho property. tea ordor to mako horself secitr nsjilnsfc any posslblo loss. TRIED TO KILL Berlin, April 29, An attcnrni: w mado by tho revolutionists tudiijr te nssasslnato tho district gavrrnur oT Estkhmjadaun, near Erlvan fa te Caucasus. The governor was twice wuraufWl. onco In the breast. First Day May Be Wet Bt. Louis, April 29. Thcr UUlUrir St'at03 gunboat Nashville arrived here this morning, and will participate! fo tho opening coromonles of tho Fair. Strong probabilities of rnln fa tins prediction of tho weather forecaster for tomorrow. L0UBET MUCH IMPRESSED Naval Parade In His Honor One of the Most Extensive Ever Known Johnny Came Marching Home. St Petersburg, April 29. Six hun dred survivors of the Variag and !Cor letz naval disaster! at Chemulpo ar rived hero this morning. j Their reception at Nicholas station was of a religious nature, wiNi no speech or band of musje. Grand Duko Alexis was present, and shook hands with tho officers as Uioy left the train. Ho welcomed tho men with: "Gopd day, brothers." Outside tho station large crowds gathered, and the mon were greeted enthusiastically. Will Only Frighten Japs. St. Petersburg, April 29. The op- Alexleff Still In Favor. . London, April 29. Tho Central Sews ng'ncy states that Admiral rations of tho Vladivostok squadron llexleff has Issued a communication havo revived tho spirits of tho people. Bdlcating that the Czar, instead of ' (Continued on fourth page.) Hf I ii4--i 18 !! lBtltmlHMll THE PROBLEM with most merchants now seems to bo to mark everything with enough margin of profit to allow for reduction during "special sales " Increasing tho prices doesn't increase the quality. Your neighbors havo found that It pays to trade at a "cash store" where they get special "cash prices" on everything every business day In tho year. THOMtnuti ruirr Ctash Hats, Straw Hats, New Spring Felt Hats, In all the Newest Shapes Snoes, Clotnfng, Dry Goods Bit shipment of CORSETS ;; .COMETS. Naple3, April 29. "I can never for get this sight; It seems war, but tho Inner meaning of it is profound peaco," remarked President Loubet to King Victor this morning, as they stood watching tho manoeuvers of 60 warships in honor of the visit of the French President. The day was magnificent tho bay at Its greatest beauty, and tho crowds wero Immense. Tho battleship He glna Margherlta carried King Victor, President Loubet, tho royal princes and suites, while the gunboat Euri dlco had on board tho diplomatic! corps. Tho Iteglha Magherlta passed twice- between the lines Then Presi dent Loubet went aboard tho French cruiser and was saluted with a saluto of 21 guns from each ship, as tho French squadron left tho bay for Marseilles. NEW SILK WAI8T8 )euett&&i NEW SILK 8UITS UNDERMUSUNS WENT THE GAS ROUTE Prominent Ohio Official Short in Accounts Kills Him self and Wife The biggest, best and brightest sale of muslin underwear over held In Salem began this morning1 all tho now, good things. Every garment properly cut and mado to fit. Superior workmanship In nil its datalb. and prices so low as to mako you wonder how wo can do it. Note tho assortment, seo tho prices, look at tho Illustrations. They glvo but a faint Idea of tho many good things to be found at this great underwear sale. Toledo, Ohio, April 29. Captain W, Martin, for 12 years tap clerk in tho oiflce of tho water works, who was yeetorday confronted with ovldence of a shortage ot $300u in his accounts, did not come to his oflico this morn ing. Lator tho bodies of Martin nnd his wlfo were found lying side by sldo in their bedroom, where tho tips from the gas burners had been re moved with suicidal Intent. Lioth wore asphyxiated. Captain A.artln was a Civil War veteran, and stood high in tho com munity. Tho cause of his shortage Is not "known. LAND VICTORY FOR JAPS After Two Days Fierce Fight ing on Yalu Force Whisk ered Russians to Retreat Lot 4 n f jFY -" - iiri V V 50c m 4V J$ not !dfB tiit kut i kill ( lit tnil nlati tfftrd it 1Kb ult. Oixn llt iKIi irt itMea font ttl 1M rttltt. jl 'I 5 Utttintuj 4kU iUH tiul uluttttinkmnti, wi niutmt (hO. ely rt Obuit o y nt H ti til. IK? SffilwC iMtaitjiamitiita. U nt UtUuntfumtlt urn. tintt tit utiimiUm. lit i lot vkSi IW luL The New Yotk Racket Salem's Cheapest One Pr fee Cash Store. E. T. Batces. Ptoptietot. . i HHfHHl"mHlllm driver, and tho Ituaalan retreated. Toklo, April 29. It Is reported horo that the Russians have suffered a dlv jastrous repulse, after two days' hard .fighting, on tho Y&Iu. I Tbo Japanese forces crowed tho Lot 3 25c ) trtat U itnjdrtiy.. TH 4 P) lrantt'1 IU NMrttttf p . rwM tt (vm. M m tt 1.