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About Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1903-1919 | View Entire Issue (May 31, 1904)
wSS5S?ifP'P,r 8EE JOURNAL FREE DlCYCLK - GUESSING CONTEST. therTonlght and Wednesday cooler tonight, lWCTt I -frtMl?. -I I . tf.f A-f s .,. i y1.WHi .t)-' "MflJ DAILY CAPITAL n hi JOHfflAS 1 1 1. n in i in f VOL. XIV. i& SALEM, OREGON, TUESDAY,? MAY 31, 1904. NO. 123. RUSSIANS DID NOT DESTROY CITY OF DALNY Warehouses and Barracks Were i - Left Unharmed by the Sol diers of the Czar Bridges on the Roads Leading Out of the City were Burned Japanese Lose Several Boats HONOR LAJE SENATOR Business Suspended, in Beaver During the Time of Funeral J iL RIVER FLOOD KANSAS V Great Damage by the Swollen 'Yfreams?n'the&inf lower : Tokio, May 31. General Oku, com- mmnder of the army operating against port Arthur, reports that- the Japanese bccunled Dalny on Monday. Over 100 Srarehouses and barracks, besides the telegraph offices were found unin sured.. Two hundred railway cars are Ket usable, but small railway bridges a the neighborhood have been de stroyed. All docks and pierB, except ho great pier, which was sunk, re- tala uninjured. Some steam launch 's are also sunk at the mouth of the locks. ter the Japanese gunboats and two torpedo boats had beea lost, the mer chantmen which were intended to block the harbor, withdrew. Bandits Were In Clover. Chee Fo, May 31. A number of Dal ny refugees, mostly Ch'nese, state lhat the Japanese arrived there short ly after the evacuation by the Rus sians. Eandlts had attacked the place burning and pillaging many buildings. rhe arrival of the Japanese afforded protection to the Chinese. The Jap anese gunboat No. 3, according to ro- tod&y. was damaged by shells from the Port Arthur forts on Mon- Day. It was reconnoitering near the Ihore, and drew) the fire of the forts. One petty officer was killed and three Bnjured, and one gun was badly dam- Iged. Guns In Good Condition. Rome, May 31. A Toklo dispatch states that nearly all the guns cap tured by the Japanese at the battle of Kin Chow aro in excellent condition, Two thousand wounded Japanese have been; embarked at Kin Chow for Japan. Provisions Are Scarce. St. Petersburg, May 31. Dispatches from Liao Yang state that there is an. txtreme scarcity of the necessities of Blfe there. Women and children have been ordered away from Liao Yang knd to Mukden. Report Loss of Three Jap Boats. Mukden, May 31. A report reached ;ere today that the Japanese had lost )ne gunboat and two torpedo boats in he attack on Port Arthur Saturday, i an attempt to block the harbor. Searchlights on the shore discov ered the approach of the Japanese. Af- More Japanese Reinforcements. Washington, May 31. Advlce3 re ceived here report the departure from Japan of another army division. While its destination Is not stated, it is con jectured that these, troops are about to close in on the Russian rear, in Northeast Corea, cutting off tho raid ing parties who have threatened Gen eral Kurokl's communications. There are no less than, 15,000 sol diers in tho expedition The reported offer of Japan to China to surrender so much of Japan as has already been taken by tho Japanese troops is viewed hero as an. impossibility . If tho offer is accepted by China, Russia will hold thttt the Celestial empire thereby has violated her pledged neu trality, thus affording ground for at tacks upon certain part of Mongolia that would bo of great strategic valuo in tho war, although the state depart ment has consistently i insisted upon recognizing the sovereignty of China over Manchuria, as evinced by the ap pointment of consuls under Pekin ex equators to that province. The alter native said to bo presented by Japan of an administration of the captured territory by an alien Js not likely to meet with much favor at Washington, as tho experiences of the government Beaver, Pa., May 31. During the services of the" funeral of Senator Quay today tho Beaver Valley was as quiet as a tomb. Not a wheel 'was turned in tho mills and factories ; not a storo or shop woro open. Many places of business were draped in black. Tho street cars of the Beaver Valley Traction Company, which op erate six lines and 20 miles of track, were draped, and as tho cars passed through Beaver they ran slowly, and not a gong was sounded. During tho funeral tho cars wore stopped and left standing in tho streets. Special me morial services were held yesterday by Senator Quay's post, Beaver Post, No. 437, G. A. R. The eulogies of tho dead'member were glowing, nnd the ceremonies impressive. Draped with silken folds of the American flag, and the casket almost buried beneath wreathes of floral em blems tho body of Senator Quay was viewed by hundreds this ''morning at tho Presbyterian church. At 1 o'clock the doors were closed, and an hour later services began. Private services were held in tho Quay resldenco be fore tho body was taken to the church. Pennypacker at Beaver. Harrisburg, pa., May 31. Governor Pennypacker returned last night from Gettysburg, and left several hours later for Beaver to attend the funeral of Senator Quay. Tho governor said ho has not considered what action is nocessary for tho selection of Senator Quay's successor. Ho" -will do nothing in tho matter until after tho funeral. All tho state departments are closed, in accordance with tho governor's' proclamation. France Will Co-operate. Washington, May 31. It is learne.1 today that France has agreed to exor cise her good offices with tho sultan of Morocco toward securing the release of Perdicaris and Varley from the kid napers, which Is a result of direct sug gestion from the stato department at Washington. . Jtm " ammm 1 State Paola', Kan., May 31. The river at this place Is four feet above the high-, est previous record. All roads aro blocked, and many people at Ossawat omie.fljro homeless. Methodists Are Suffering. Quenmo, Kan., May 31. A group of Methodists, who aro returning from tho general conference at Los Angeles, f who have been stranded here for two days, aro enduring many vicissitudes one account of tho floods. Tho towns DeoDle are orovldlne food nnd cloth ing, and meals- aro being served by means j of boats, Ono, death has oc curred among the passengers, who was a consumptive. j o Lajole Is Suspended. Cleveland, May 31. A telegram was received last night by President K1I foyle, of the Cleveland club, from Ban Johnson, president of the American League, ordering the Indefinite sus pension of Captain Lajole, second baseman of the Cleveland nine, for throwing a quid of tobacco at Umpire Dwyor In yesterday's game at Chica go, the outcome of dispute between Lajole and Dwyer. Lajoie's suspension puts the Cleve land .teami in bad shape. Turner, shortstop; Joss, pitcher, and Lush, fielder, are out of tho gamo because of Illness, and Flick, Hickman, Be mls and Bernard are only half well. 0 Pope's Health Is Bad. Rome, May 31. The heat, confine ment, and worry of tho past few days has visibly affected the health, of the pope. Dr. Lapponi has advised a suspension of audldnces for tho pres ent, but the ponltff declines. Today ho received tho American college students. Several Killed in Explosion. Redding, Col., May 31. Three vic tims of tho explosion of tho Keswick smelter are now dead, Everett Blair, Arthur Bawsfleld, Henry Hawkins, T. Glacono may die before night, and D. Blesecker is dangerously hurt. KAISER WILHELM SENDS ADVICE TO KUROPATKIN 1 - ' J T- Text of Note Which Was Dis patched to Russian General by Special! Courier Grave Fears Are Entertained in Germany That the Emperor Has Created a Breach of Neutrality Berlin, May 31. It has dovoloped that tho note which the Kaiser re cently Bent to General Kuropatkln, by special courier, contained lengthy ex pressed views as to tho probablo de velopments of tho war. It la a criti cism of tho weak points of Russia, and GREEN EYED MONSTER Alabama Man Shot His Para mour and Then Killed Himself Anniston, Ala., May 31. H. F, Hornbucklo killed- himself and seri ously wounded- LegQnce..Dalton..Jila. alleged wlfo, last night. Tho causo of the crime was Jealousy. Secretary Taft In Kansas. Fort Leavenworth, Kan., May 31. Secretary Taft reviewed tho garrison and Inspected' tho post here this morn ing and the n boarded the trolley car for Kansas City, whore ho will par ticipate in an automobile parade, and probably make a spooch in tho con vention hall, leaving for Washington tonight. contains? advice to Kuropatkln. Tho letter was addressed as coming from one soldier to another, but the Kais er's act is taken here as an indiscre- tlon which may bo Interpreted as a breach of neutrality, putting tho gov ernment Into a very difficult position. OHIO TRIPLE KILLING Andrew Messer Shot His Wife: and Child and Then , Himself Cambridge, Ohio, May 31. Andrew Messer, aged 24 years, shot and "killed JMft. 17;yeSrd., wIfo and ;yoahold child this morning, and then commit ted sulcldo. Family trouble 1b given-, as tho cause. Caught on Cotton Corner. New York, May 31. Tho stispon sion of S. Munn, Son & Co., one of tho oldest cotton Arms, was an nounced on tho cotton exchange this morning. In Its letter, Jint Issued, announcing the fa'luro, the firm nays? that the missing cashier left his books in an involved condition. Wash Goods (Continued on page eight.) It's Mak ng up time now of thin dresses. For the proper matorlals, visit our great wash goods section. tWmtWtMMftHMMf MHMM Do You Trade WITH A MERCHANT WHO SELLS CHEAP ONLY WHEN COMPETITION FORCES HIM TO? He Is like the man who works only when watched do you like to have that kind of a man work for you? Don't you prefer to trade X lth a merchant who has not only the ability, but the desire to sell at tho lowest margin of profit? The New York Racket f Does a strictly cash business. Our expenses aro very low compared lth the volume of business we do. That's why "regular stores" can't match our prices. We are showing some special values In silks 2 Silk Gauge Crepe f ! A dainty fabrics for waists and evening dresses. Only 65c a yard. Black Silk Grenadine 2 Inches wide, in beautiful new designs, f 1.00 per yard. Fancy "Wred pongee shantung silk, Imported plain pongee, cloth of gold ery popular), Tipnn iln netn Tnffnfn frnn 1a rhln nllk nreandle. toi new fancy silk for shirt' waist suits. uerea a style and quality about our lino of shoes that you cannot I CMif1 ther BtoreB for 1&Q prlco. Honest service In every pair. j Ij"hlnK, hats and shirts all kinds of furnishings. Have you ; ! our hammocks? Salem's Cheapest One Price Cask Store. E. T. BARNES, Pf opritor. wnimnmnmwtMmminHig Hammocks All tho now and pretty designs in a great variety of, colors. You'll need ono to swing under the trees. C8c to $5.00. 1 June lite Days" Benin tomorrow morning. Every article of white merchandise In this establishment as "JUNE WHITE DAYS" prices. This month of special days which we style "June White Days" Is original In Salem with us, and Is such a success that others Imitate us. Ladies' Suits Our big second floor Is replete with bargains In Ladles' Ready-toWear TAILOR SUITS. , These garments are the latest styles of fashion and fabrics and are tho best values In the city. It will bo well for you to choose now while the assortment Is good. Half Price Tomoww Only Our Wednesday special number 178. Our system of holding weekly specials on seasonable and up-to date merchandise Is very popular nnd is growing In popularity each week. For our 178th Wednesday Special wo offer several lines of 52 inch 36 ward overlook corded edgo Nottingham Curtains of real $2.00, $2.25 and $2.50 val ues, per pair $1.77 DON'T BE DECEIVED BY CHEAP ER OFFERINGS. Shbt Waists It is a matter of prido with wo men nowadays to be woll provided with waists for summer wear, not only for the comfort thoy get by wearing their waists on warm days but also because they are to bo had In such attractive styles and at such reasonable prices that there Is naturally no excuse for not being possessed of an unlimited supply of this very useful part of tho wardrobe. Fee Tip to St Louis This voting which has been run ning for nine days Is creating a great deal of enthusiasm among the shoppors. VOTE FOR ' YOUR FAVORITE. Following is tho comploto voto up to noon Monday, Decoration day. Total number of votes cast 6482 Total N. Persons Voted for ..54 Out of tho 54 voted for tho fol lowing ton received tho highest numbor of votes. Miss Mellon, East 2072 Miss Bholton, Music 917 Misa Cospor, East 837 Miss Thomas, Park 098 Mlsa Bushnell, Park 500 Miss Knight, Music 351 L. Patrick, Eastora Star.... 181 Mlsa Prunk, Elocution ..,.., 189 Mies Kramer, East 120 Mlfia Sylvia Motcalf m Vote Often No May votoa will bo counted af tor 6 P. M, this evening, IlirlStijffno & Mm IIindTiiIofrd fi MV t! fiFol I CopxrtsM 104 by Drt 8thffDi Kui Men's Suits StyliBh, durable, well-made and porfectly fitting garments mado especially for us and bearing our labol which la Itself la a guaran tee. Why come la and seo why, Come In andj see why this Jo tho best placo to bo suited. $JO to $25 I ut VI tf ft K4