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Tm ir-mr - -- ELY CAPITAL JOURNAL VOL. XIV. i i Hi! ri SALEM, OREGON, MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1904. NO. 175. APPOSING ARMIES ENGAGE IN BATTLE Japanese Make Three Attacks on Russian Army and Are Successful RUSSIAN ASSASSIN DIES PROM INJURIES St. Petersburg, Aug. 1. A big bat tle Is In progress at Hal Cheng, and General Count Keller, commandinc he Russian forces In the action was Skilled by a bursting shell. General IlCuropatkin's report to the Czar leaves Ithe result of the fight in doubt, and makes no mention of General Keller's death. It says: "July 31 The Japanese armies sim ultaneously renewed their advance on bur southern front. The Russian rear guard offered a stubborn resistance, until the attacks of the enemy re vealed that they were of greatly su perior strength when the rear guard slowly retired In the direction of Hal Cheng. The Russian division near SImun Chen successfully checked the advanco of the enemy, which pressed toward our right flank. The Japanese main blow was delivered at Taku Shan. Their army. General Oku com- aandlng, was between Slmua Cheng and Hal Cheng, operating from the va- Irlous villages 'went of SImun Cheng, Ion our eastern front. The advance of Ithe Japanese began against our main Bposltion. At that moment their chief force was disclosed opposite our right flank and around it in the directon of fSematze and Llao Yang. The Japan- leso are also advancing against our itroops east of Hakiatesfe." says the Vladlvostock squadron has returned to Vladlvostock. Heavy Fighting. London, Aug. 1. The correspond ent of the Dally Mall at Nlu Chwang, In a dlspafch dated July 31st, says that there has been heavy fighting for two days In the marshes south of Haicheng during the gradual retreat from Ta Tche Kiao of G000 Russians forming the rear guard, and that the peril of this force increases datyy. More Japanese Troops.''- ' St. Petersburg, Aug. 1. Consider able forces of the Japanese army have been landed at Yinkow, under cover of several warships. Ambassador at Post. Carl3bad, Aug. 1. The American ambassador, McCormick, who was tak ing the waters here, suddenly depart ed for St. Petersburg, his post of duty. It is thought that tbe United States Government desired his presence there during the present complications. Multllate the Dead. Tokio, Aug. 1. An official report received from the army in front of Port Arthur states that during the fighting of July 27th (details of which, by the way are still wlthhehld by the Japanese officials) , the Russians be haved with shocking brutality toward the dead and wounded, robbing and murdering the latter and mutilating the former. It Is said that a protest will be made to the powers by the Japanese, as they have evidence to prove the allegations made CHIEF REMAINS NEUTRAL Flank Is Turned. London, Aug. li Reuter's agency has a dispatch asserting that Kuropat kin's east front or right flank has been turned by the Japanese. Must Not Include Food, London, Aug. 1. In the house of commons today Foreign Under Secre tary Earl Percy state that the govern ment had Instructed the British Am bassador at St. Petersburg to protest against the including of food stuffs in the lht of contraband. Squadron Returns. Frankfort, Germany, Aug. Toklo correspondent of the Washington, Aug. 1. President Roosevelt will return to Oyster Bay on August 20th, and remain until Sep tember 20th. He has no Intention of interfering in the beef strike, unless the trouble spreads generally to other trades, or causes a meat famine, so that the situation takes the aspect of a national disaster, like the coal strike Within the last few days the Presi dent has been assured by men close in touch with the Chicago situation that the trouble would solve Itself by the men going back to work. ENGLISH YACHT RACES Succumed Today Without Disclosing His Identity or Other Facts Desired St. Petersburg, Aug. 1. The assas sin of Minister Plehve died today as the result of Injuries sustained by him at the time of the throwing of the bomb. Ho made no disclosures be fore hilt death. Plehve Burled. St. Petersburg, Aug. 1. M. von Plehve, the minister of the interior, who was assassinated Thursday morn ing last, was buried yesterday, and in every city and hamlet of this vast empire church bells were tolled and masses and prayers said for tho re pose of the soul of the murdered min ister. The services here, which wore ac cording to the rites of the Orthodox Church, were of an impressive charac ter. At 11 o'clock high mass was said in the stately chapel adjoining the ministry of the interior. Emperor Nicholas and the Dowager Empress stood with the broken-hearted widow and the children of the minister, at the foot of a great mound of flowers, on which rested the casket. OFFICIALS MUST ANSWER New York, Aug. 1. President Bar uaby, Secretary Atkinson, Treasurer Dexter, the officials of tho Knicker bocker Steamboat Company, who were tho owners of the Slocum, and Government Inspectors Lundberg and Fleming were arraigned in tho feder al court today, and pleaded not guilty to the charge of criminal negligence Barnaby's ball was fixed at $20,000, and tho others at ?5000. Cotton Mills Open. Fall River, Aug. 1. The textile mills opened this morning. No de velopments are anticipated within 10 days. JUDGE EASY MARK Esopus, Aug. 1. Tho hottest weath er of (the year failed to keep Judge Parker Indoors today, dividing tho forenoon between a long ride on horseback and a visit to the river and fields. The judge's only visitor was a book agent, who succeeded In sell ing the judge' a set of Jefferson's writ ings, although the candidate already possessed several. STRIKERS ADOPT NEW LINE OE TACTICS Packers Are Housing Men in Plants in Direct Violation of Law Their Chicago, Aug. 1. The new board of control, solected on Saturday to man age tho packing houso strike, met to day, and started a new lino of actio.!, by adopting, resolutions to be present ed to tho building inspectors, calling attention to tho alleged violations by the backers of .building laws, in hous ing non-union men in tho building, without tho protection the laws de mand. The state factory Inspector this morning also issued four war rants against the superintendent of the Morris plant, who Is charged with employing boys under age. Tho strik ers' commissary houses were thronged this morning with crowds of hungry families of strikers, but no disorder prevailed. Found Letter From Andre. Christiana, Aug. 1. A Norwegian whaler has found north of Spltzen bergen, a bottle containing a letter from Andre, dated 1898. The text Is not given. Chicago, Aug. 1. Quietude markod tho opening hours of tho 21st day of tho stock yards strike. Shipments of non-union men coctinued' to arrive at tho yards, 400 being distributed among the plants. The packers claimed heavy desertions from the strikers ranks, but tho wholesale stampede an tlclpated this morning did not mater lallzo. Tho receipts this morning wero very heavy, being 2fi,000 cattle and 38,000 hogs, and 17,000 sheep. Tho ab. sonce of President Donnelly, of the Butchers' Union, to tho Western pack ing cities is taken as an indication that no immediate stops looking to a settlement of tho strlko is contem plated. The commissary departments established by tho strikers wore thronged this morning by the men's families. Tho packers now state that they will use only 200 of over 500 teamsters out on strlko when tho, fight Is over, having made other' nrran&o ments for the delivery of the meat. Desertions at Kansas City. Kansas City, Aug. 1. Tho polico reported that many skilled butchers deserted tho strikers today, nnd ro turned to work at ATmour's plant. No disorder prevails this morning. Governor Is Satisfied. Omaha, Aug. 1. Tho strike situa tion is unchanged. Governor Mickoy mndo a qulot visit to tho packing house district this morning, and saw a carload of non-union men nrrivo at tho Armour plant without disturb ance! Ho returned to Lincoln satis fled with tho manner in which til sheriff is handling the situation. Tho strlkors saw that many of the new men aro deserting. Officers Were Escorts. St. Joseph, Aug. 1. There are a numbor of strlko disturbances this morning. One hundred officers woro necessary to escort tho packors' teams on their trips. Court Makes Laws. St. Joseph, Mo., Aug. 1. A tempor ary Injunction, mado returnable on August 22d, was granted by Federal Judge Phillips today against tho pack ing house strlkors, on application of tho packora. Tho affidavit cites that hundreds of lawless acts, and tho statement of tho police and sheriff that tho situation was boyond tholr control. Have tho children como and get a ticket which entitles them to FREE ADMISSION to the main gato of the great W. O. W. Carnival. Ticket good for afternoon performance, Wednesday, August 10, 1904. I Free Ticket Hammocks Picnic and outing season hi at its height, but we must have the room HALF PRICE irai rei&&$ Croquet Cliooso from tho remaining seta n exactly, HALF PRICE l.-The Zeltung i 1 1 1 1 i i Straw and ( i i Crash Hats i : Exactly ! One-Half (i ii m : Ptice i To close them out. We need the room for fall goods. You can't afford to be uncomfortable dun ing this warm weather with straw hats at half price. The New f York Racket I Cowes, Aug. 1 Regatta , week opened today with the King and Queen present. The first race for yachts of over 100 tons was won by Plant's In gomar, but on time allowance the White Heather was given first, Brun hllde second, Ingomar third, Meteor fifth. Professor Is Exiled. Helsingfor, Aug. 1. The father of Eugene Schaumann, the assassin of General Bobrlkoff, governor-general of Finland, has been sent to St. Peters burg under an escort of gendarmes. Professor Dummeras, of the Uni versity of Finland, has been exiled to Russia, being the fourth professor from this Institution to be exiled since the murder of General Bobrikoff. Nothing is known here of Loglo, the alleged name of the assassin of Minis-1 ter von f lenve, uiouga rumors are afloat that he was here three weeks ago. OUR GREAT CLEARING SALE This Important merchandising event which opens tomorrow will furnlshecenomical shoppers with tho greatest saving opportunity of tho year. Thoso who are going away on vacations will find It deeldeJly worth their while to supply their needs while such bargains aro presontod. All sum mer merchandise must go to make room for fall goods, which aro arriving dally, we have cut the price on summer goods so low that you cannot afford to overlook this great saving opportunity. Salem's Cheapest Cash Store. One-Price Government Statistics. Washington, Aug. 1. The geologic al survey's estimate of the cpal pro duction in the United States for the calendar year 1903 shows Washington far ahead of all other states beyond the rocky mountains. Its total pro duction for the past year reached 3, 190,273 Bhort tons,' an increase of 516,059 tons over the preceding year. Oregon last year produced 91,144 tons, an increase of 25,496 tons for the year, while Idaho produced but 4250 tons, 2220 tops in excess of its produc tion for 1902. o Sunday Baseball. The Salem Raglans Jr., and Mission Bottom ball teams played a good game of ball at the athletic grounds yes- terday afternoon, the latter winning by a score of 14 to 13. The game was I Go-Carts and Baby Carriages At Less than cost Our entire stock reduced to close out the line to make room for fall goods Half Price Dress Goods A grand clearing of summer fab rics, owe early for these bargains. Summer Wash Goods Half Price. Fancy Voiles In Blues. Browns and Blacks. Tho greatest values ever shown in this deportment clearing price. 39c yd Ready to wear This department offers some great inducements for economical shop pers. Choose from our entire stock" of Shift Waists Summer fabrics, such ns Morcer ized Lawns, India Silk, etc. Kimonas Pretty Lawns and Dimities. Shirtwaist Suits Wooly Crash Linen, etc. Skirts Pique and Linen, Ladlos' Walking and Dress Skirts. Suits Ladles' and Misses Suits of all manner of pretty styles, 1-2 and J-3off Silks If you aro thinking about more cool shirt waists you can't do bet ter than buy tho material now. Kai Kai Silks Kai Kai Silks for waists and dresi Half Price Skirt Waist Silks Other stores regular $1.00 valuo Our regular C9c valuo. New price 55c Silk Shitt Waist Stilts In plain and fancy colors. Pongee Coats Pongee Coats, latest stylos, Cham pagne colors. Half Price Embroideries Special line of new laces and em broideries, all widths. Half Price Clearing Out Men's Wear Cloarlng Prlcos rule In our men's wear dopartraont. STRAW HATO TWO-PIECE SUITS GOLF 8HIRT8 UNDERWEAR BOYS WAISTS BOYS' WAS H8UIT8 BOYS' TWO PIECE 8UIT8 Half Price St. Louis Fair Contest One vote with every 25c purchase two with COc and so on. Result of vote at cloning last evening: Total number votes cast ,,..67,891 Miss Mellon, East 26,399 Miss Shelton. Music 26,122 Miss Buthnell, Park 3,418 Miss Casper, Bast 3,183 Miss Thomas. Park 2,333 Numbor voted for CG Miss Gordon, North 1,480 Miss Knight, Music 845 Miss Kramer, East 806 Miss Patrick, O. H. 8 673 Miss Prunk, Elocution 628 Boys' Jerseys Sizes 24 to 34. Colors cardinal and white, gray and black, navy and white. Regular ?1.B0 valuoa. $1.00 I J E. T. BARNES, Prop. full of features, and was witnessed I 4MM by a large crowd.
