DAILY CAPITAL
TOURNAB
VOL. XIV
BALEM, OREGON, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1904.
NO. 217.
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MONITOR
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COLD
CRUEL
WORLD
SWING
AROUND
CIRCLE
WHEAT
THIEVES
FOUGHT
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Kaisr Last Seen WeepiugrAfteT
Having Visited the Samp
son Snake Show
Myrtle Thompson, ngcd 14 years,
vhosc homo is In North Salem, went to
lie state fair Saturday afternoon, and
Sins not been scon slnco by tho family.
Slio was nn adopted daughter of
has. F. Dictz, and, with him and his
wife and the girl's brother, had boon
jhop picking. The family camo back
ghoino Saturday, tho boy coming down
town, and Myrtle going to tho fair
int - p. m.
Sho was seen comine out of tho fair
labout tlnrK, near 7 o'clock. Sho said
Isho had been nt tho Sampson snake
bhow, and was very much excited over
freeing tho largo snake, and was trem-
iming ami crying, anil said sho was go
ing nomo. alio litis not been seen sinco
by anyono who knows her, and the
Diotz family nro very much distressed
btver her nppcarance.
-Myrtle is a largo girl for her age.
Sho is fleshy and strong, and looks all
uf 10 or 18 years old. She has made
htr nomo with tho Deitz's for eight or
uinu y uui-h, ami nicy tinriK as mucn or
her ns of their own child. Sho has
four brothers and a sister. Her father
dead, and her mother lives nt Porrv
ilale.
Any ono knowning 'of her whero-
nbouts will confer a grent favor by re
porting to this oflice. Myrtlo is too
young to be ut Inrgc, and sho has no
relatives or peoplo to whom sho has
Iprobably gone. It is believed sho is
St Aof sit It na linnn inlrnn nmritf lur Cnr
lUDb ui uuo uvvii iunvi; uhuj ujr iutui.
WiirBe-Tfaccf Tn "Comffirs-
sion at Earliest
Moment
" Prominent Pennsylvania .Senator Fairbanks Working
Bremerton, Sept. 10. Orders have
been receivpd in mif th tnn.;n w..-
omlng, now out of commission, in sen-
wormy siiape at tiie earliest moment.
A llirCO additional fnrpp n( man nrn
working night and day. It was to be
completely overhauled, but an effort
will now be made to put her to sea
within 48 hours. Tho nnHiiirltlna rn.
fuse to explain the significance though
it is believed to lll lllln tn tlm T.nnn
and Korea incident.
Saloons Were Closed.
La Qrnnde, Sept. 10. Yesterday was
a quiet Sunday in La Grande, all sa
loons and all .cigar stores being closed
for tho first time in its history. Drug
stores were only open for a short time.
The order by County Sheriff Penning
ton went into effect. It was strictly
enforced, and no troublo of any kind
lias yet arisen from it in La Grande,
,and, as far as known hero tonight,
the same condition prevails throughout
the county.
Besides" tho 22 saloons closed in La
Grande today, there aro three closed
at Union, three at Elgin, and ono each
in tho towns of Cove, Imblcr, Summer
ville, Island City nnd Hilgard. ,
Schooner Struck Bock.
Monterey. Cnl.. Sent. 19. Tho stenm
schooner Northland, from San Fran
cisco to Snn Pedro, struck on a rock
off Point Pinos last night. Sho was
hauled this morning leaking very badly
Couple Took Gas Route to
Escape Disgrace
York, Pa., Sept. lO.-Michael Scholl,
president of tho Koystono Foundry &
Machine Company, nnd Miss Nettio
Gatmatt, both well connected socially,
wore found intho woman's apartments
this morning, where they hnd turned
on tho gas. Both left notes complain
ing of the "cruel world."
o
Fire at Halifax.
Halifax, Sept. 10,-Firo at 1 o'clock
this morning, in Black Bros.' ware
house, which was filled with largo
qnnntitics of gunpowder and dyna
mite, threatened to cause much dam
age. Acting under orders from the
mayor, tho explosives were dumped in
to the river, and a number of explo
sions occurred.
Hnlifnx, Sept. 10. Shortly after 3
o'clock this morning tho flro broko out
again and destroyed several ware
houses nnd other buildings. The ware
houses wcro fine new buildings, and the
loss is now estimated at $2,000,000. At
10 o'clock tho firo is Htill burning, but
is under control. Among tho principal
losers aro Black Bros. & Co.. whole
sale hardware; Bryant & McDonald,
tea merchants, and Thomas Forham &
Co., suilmakers.
Viscount Murdered.
Lisbon, Sept. 10. Viscount f'nstello
Borghes, ono of tho king's intimates,
was found murdered today, with his
jewels gone, and his valet missing.
Hard on His Campaign
Tour
Washington, Sept. 19. Scuntor Fair
banks left at 7:40 o'clock this morning
over, the Pennsylvania railroad for
Dover, Delaware, whero ho speaks this
afternoon. Ho will attend tonight's
meeting at Wilmington, and then go to
Baltimore to make a speech tomorrow.
His next appearance will bo nt Rend
ing, Pa. Accompanied by Senator
Dolliver, of Iowa, he will leave Chicago
for the Pacific coast on Septomber 23d.
Twelve Shots Were Exchange
ed and Sheriff's Posse
is in Pursuit
Knight Will Speak.
Chicago, Sept. 19. Notional Com
mitteeman George A. Knight, of Cali
fornia, who opened tho campaign in
Chicago Snt unlay night is billed for a
number of speeches in Indinna Into
thiSjinonth, nnd early in Octobor.
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Chicago 'Markot.
Chicago, Sept. 10. Wheat, Septem
ber,' $1.03M,1.07; December ,$1.0S(5
1.09-);
31T..
corn, CO'iOol'j; onts 31
Would Firo Notary.
A petition from Aurora has been
filed -with tho governor for tho removal
from office of J. D. Hitter, notary pub
lic nt Needy, Oregon. Tho complaint
is that Ritter used langungo on the
public highway nnd beforo women and
children that was unbecoming n man
in his official position.
Baker City, Sopt. 19. Aaron Baker
and Will Irwin, of Pocnhontns, Baker
county, woro found stealing grain nt
Wingville, and chased to Baker City
last night. They woro caught by two
policemen, and 12 shots exchanged, but
the men cscapod. Thoy aro now being
chased by Sheriff Brown nnd posse.
This morning tho mdn were in tho
mountains norhwest of Haines, and the
posse wns increased. A bnttlo is ex
pected, ns both aro cool, desperato and
crack shots, nnd aro well nnued.
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Russia Refuses to Attend.
Belgrade, Servin, Sept. 19. With the
exception of Russia, all the powors
have instructed their ministers to ut
tend tho coronation of King Peter on
Wednesday. Tho action of Russia hna
enmed a sensntion.
Three Hundred Thousand.
Japanese Are in the
Field
Rome, Sopt. 19. A dispatch to tho
Tribune from Lino Yang states that
tho Jupanoso advance on Mukden ia
proceeding, nnd that tho fourth nrmy
from New Chwnng is now on.tlio Rus
sian extreme left. It ndds that Kuro
ki has roceived two new divisions,
making tho total Japancso forco about
,300,000 man. $
Salvationist Stole Slides.
A requisition for tho return to that
stnto of J. W. King, an ex-soldior of
tho Salvation Army, issued by Gover
nor McBrido, of WiiBldngton, has been
honored by Governor Chamberlain.
King stole 300 lantern slides belonging
to Captain Hchniedor, of tho Salvntiou
Army nt Chehnlis, and departed to
Grants Pass, whero ho is now under nr
rost. .t. C. Shittler, deputy sheriff at
ChehnliH, left for Grants Pnss this
morning, nnd will return tomorrow.
St. Potoroslutrg, Sept. 15. Tho Crnr
has decided to form a. second Mnnehur
inn nrmy, to bo mndo up of tho corps
now being sontto tho Far 'East. Lion
tonnnt-Gonernl Linesvitch will pron
ably bo in command. General lvuro
patkin will bo chief of both nrmios.
but probably without tho llf.lo of com
mniider-in-chlof. Tho report that Roar
Admiral Oukqinnky has been court
martialed is emphatically denied by
members of tho gonornl stnff.
St. Petersburg, Sopt. 10. Dispatches
from Gcnornl Kuropntkin stato thjt
Genornls Robkekampff and Sampson
off conducted important rcconnoisnncbft
which resulted in heavy fighting with
many cnsiinltlcs.
Tho roconnoisnnco was mndo toward
the enemy's front nnd right flank, nnd
the JqpauoBO woro driven back. Tim
(Continued on pago olght.)
BUSBSCtM
EXPANSION AND PROTECTION SALE
EXPANSION 0ur increasing business shows that this is a cardinal principle with us.. Good
goods, newest and best styles, .fair treatment, reasonable prices and liberal advertising do the work. Remember
we have no old stocks to unload.
PROTECTION Wo Bhield our customers from unfair treatment and shoddy goods. Wo .j
guarantee full stock, good measure, high grado goods and satisfaction. WoMl protect you against unreliable
dealers in every way.
STUPENDOUS BARGAINS FOR ALL
THE GRANDEST, BRIGHTEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE SALE OF SEASONABLE MERCHANDISE EVER HELD IN THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
Not an Accumulation of 20 Years of Old Stuff , hut Bright, New, Seasonable Merchandise
DON'T BE DECEIVED BY TID3 UNLOADING OF ALL KINDS OLD STOCK BY CHEAP STORES. THE HISTORY OF OUR SALES, TO YOUR KNOWLEDGE, ARE STRICTLY BONA FIDE.
WE HAVE THE GOODS WE MAKE THE PRICES YOU DO THE REST
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Coiticelii Spool
Silk
This celebrated spool silk in black
and colors, spool .. 7
Twist, 3 for ....! . 10
Oneita
Ribbed combination Unlp'n Suits.
New ttock. Real $1.25 value,
at 88
Jersey Ribbed Union Suits.. 67
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TVS
New Stock of
Hosiery
At Special Prices
Boys' seamless ribbed Hose, real
20c and 25c values, 17
3 pair for 50
Ladies' fleece lined, full fashioned
high spliced heel and toe; real
35c values 23
Ladies' plain ankle seamless
WOOL HOSE
A splendid quality, worth about
double what wo ask .. . -22
Ladies' Fine Jersey Ribbed Pants
with French band. A good 50c
value, especially while the cot
ton markot is so high; nil
sizes . --2S
Umbrellas
Choice line of handles; all now
goods; no old, shop-worn goods
to unload; real $1.35 values
at JjSJ-O
Real $1.50 values $1.28
Dress Skirts
Several styles of this season's de
signing, in the newest and most
popular fabrics. Real worth,
$3.50 and $4.00 $2.00
Petticoats
All New Goods
Black raorserized pettiwats in a
vast assortment of style. Ral
$1.00 values, during this sale
.' -. 85
Real fl:X Petticoats 98
Wednesday Only
Special sale No. 10-1. Two lines
of newest stock
Umbrellas
Good $2.50 and $3.00 values
at $1.85
Ftirs
NEWEST STOCK. BEST GOODS,
at a great special discount during
this great sale.
Ladies' Oxfords
Ju tho latest styles, in all the
most fashionable leatbors. Real
$2.50 vnlues $1.95
Real $3.00 values $2.25
Ladies' Jackets
In tan, castor, blue, rod and black,
well worth $0.60, our price
$5.85. This season's styles. Dur
ing this salp $5.18
Prints
Americnn Printing Co.'h Indigo
blue, Merrimac, Pacific Ulack,
nnd White American Shirting.
Best Standard Prints, nt per
yurd 5
FULL WIDTH AND WEIGHT
Cameo Outing Flannels. per
yard 9
Some storoH 12c vuluiw.
and Lermas
Flannelettes, per yard , 9?
Arnold's Flannelettes, real 18
nnd 20c values, per yard.. 14
Scotch Plaids
Splendid for children's drossos,
double fold, per yard 10t
Rettcr quality, double fold, 34
inches wide, por yard . ...19
Elite and Gilt Edge
Shoe Polish
8ol(l everywhere nt 25c, but hero
at 15
Expansion and Protection Sale.
Tffej
'&b&S&(
BjByPEPJT!r-.jT' JJ
Percales
36 inches wide, assorted colors,
per yard 10
Real value, 16c yard.
Sheeting
Host quality 44 unbluushed, por
yard 5
Muslin
Host quality 44 Lonwbilo, per
yard 8'A
Lace Curtains
vM
new putt urn w in
NnttingliHiim, 3Vj
:n
fl4 yi,l ,0DK 64
l, inches wide, It&u)
vitlus $8JH) and
" n r.n
t"
$1.95
Portieres
33x112 melon, Jn eolors, blue, terra
fotta, greon and red. Real worth
$:oo aird $.-50 $1,55
New Ribbons
Orund vul
uos in black
tatrotii rib
bons, well
worth Uoo
tho yurd. Spoeial ...... ..19
No. 00 Liberty Satin ribbon. Real
worth 35c yard. Hxpunsiou Hpo
elal 19
Men's Hats
Real worth $2.50
at
and $3.00
-$1.50
iN.iiiis
Men's Suits
$10.00, $12.60 and $15.00 values.
Expansion Hpedul $0.50
Values $17J0 to $110.00. 1'roteetlon
prise $0.85
Overcoats
Oenuioe Pritly Cravstietttt. Kx
pannioii Special $9.85
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