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SALEM, OREGON, TUESDAY,? MAY 31, 1904.
NO. 123.
RUSSIANS DID
NOT DESTROY
CITY OF DALNY
Warehouses and Barracks Were
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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
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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. .
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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,
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& 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
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