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SALEM, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1904.
NO. 243.
IDENT ROOSEVELT
SENDS REPRESENTATIVE
fcary Taf t Will Go to Panama Next
Month to Arrange Canal
Matters
Ion, Oct. 18. president
odny Instructed Secretary
It to make a personal visit
to confer with, the presl-
her officials regarding the
telng over the possessions
ed States on the canal
etary Taft will leave on
W4th, and will take with
him Minister Obaldla and William
Nelson Cromwell, counsel for the now
Panama Canal Company. It Is now
stated that . the st'tuatlon has been
most strained, and an open rupture
of the two countries has been barely
averted. Tho feeling In Panama Is
bitter against the United States, and
threats have been' made of dynamit
ing the canal.
IINTS
iW PORT
INSPECTOR
Kington, Oct. 19. President
ek. today appointed Ira Harris
vlslnte Inspector of steamships
bo yortiiOf New York, to succeed
ectort iRodle, removed as a result
Ptho. .JsISeUm commission report.
itesHCTadua'e of Annapolis.
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In4eror William's Gift.
B&on, D. O. Oct. 19. One
today notable ceromon-
t held In Washington In con
irlth the unveiling of the
He of Frederick tho Great,
yi Emperor William to the
staple. The s-ta-tue la to
commanding position on
ie of tho Army War Col
f ness Speck von Sternburg
tthe statue In the presence
Mdent, tho cabinet, the
Drps, officers of tho army
Band other distinguished
far as possible officers
and navy of German de
bra. o Washington from
and will participate in
fcles.
Heavleo to Meet.
es, Cal., Oct. 19. In the
Century Athletic Club
' Johnson and 'Denver
a.re slated to meet In a
bout for the colored
' championship, tho title
now held by Johnson. It
econd time the two have
first e.icounter, which
In this city nuoui a year
In a decision for John-
Iwen'y rounds of hard
FREIGHT
WAREHOUSE
DESTROYED
Nashville. Tenn., Oct. 19. The new
freight sheds of the Nashville Chatta
nooga & St. Louis railway were de
stroyed by fire today. Tho loss Is
$200,000. A large amount of frolght
was destroyed.
Western Catholic Union.
Springfield, 111., Oct. 19. The
Wo3tern Catholic Union began ' Its
twenty-eighth annual convention In
Springfield today with several hun
divd dolegates present. Considerable
business Is scheduled for transaction
and various matters of Importance
will receive attention, among other
matters being a proposal to Increase
tho Insurance rates of tho organiza
tion. The reports of the officers show
the union to be in a flourishing con
dition, both numerically and financially.
Georgia State Fair.
Macon, Ga., Oct, 19. Tho Georgia
stato fair which opened today prom
lsos to bo the most successful ex
hlbltlon of the kind ever held in the
state. For months' past tho manage
ment has been' working hard to Iq-
euro a notable exhibition and tho re
sult of their efforts is seen In the
record breaking display of tho agri
cultural, live stoclc manufacturing
and horticultural products of the
state. The fair will contlnuo for ten
days. Tho indications point to an
unusually largo attendance of visitors.
HIKlflPSWJ I
MJMM iw iSffrT i-
Place for Loree.
'exns, Oct. 19. It is ro-
, P Ixree, who recently
presidency of the Rock
will become the head
embracing tho principal
exlco.
Inland Empire Teachers.
Pendleton, Or., Oct. 19. Tho In
land Empire Teachers Association
began Its annual meeting In Pondle-
ton today with a largo attendance,
Tho assoclaion Is composed of
teachors of eastorn Oregon, eastern
Washington and western Idaho.
v Re-Elected Senator.
Montpelter, Vt., Oct. 19. Senatbr
Rcdfleld Proctor was elected to the
United States senato tho Vermont
legislature today.
YWSh
mtld Consider CaetUy
Tft tMjMS
if clothing you buy for the rainy season. It Is truo economy to
Overcoats and Raincoats
t fabrics. Just tho snmo as exclusive clothing stores show but
o to o per cent lower, tor rough wear we soli tno inmous.
Fish Brand Slickers
atcrnroof poods on the market. For those who prefer Duek
fcton Covert Coats, we havo an assortment for all kinds of wear.
t
Rubber Coats and Mackintoshes
In Rubber Company's
Ivhhet Boots and Overshoes
le. That's why we recommend them.
ij gloves for work In tho rain, Conklin's Fire and Waterproof
loves, whleh we sell at $1.1G, aro what you need. They are al-
d pliable, and outwear buckskin.
lepartraent contains all styles and qualities suitable for this ell
''ero built to give satisfactory wear.
kdenvear gives better protection against sudden changes in the
bu'll not find it expensive if you trade at
New York Racket
New line of dresi goods and waistings just in.
SALEM'S CHEAPEST ONE-PBICB CASH STORE.
SIUSLAW SCHOONER
BREAKS HER CHAINS
Storm Off Mouth of River Cause the
Alice Kimball to Go
Ashore
Eugene, Oct. 19. The schooner
Alice Kimball, from San Francisco tc
Florence, parted her anchor chains In
n storm at the mouth of the Sluslaw
crew Bwam ashore through tho break
ers, secured a boat and took off, after
a great effort, George Martin, tho ves
sel's owner, and wife. The schooner
U fast breaking up, and will bo n total
river on Sunday, and went ashore. The loss
EASTERN BUYERS AFTER
WESTERN WOOL CLIP
Almost the Entire Product of Utah and
Wyoming Is Under
Contract
KUROPATKIN WINS
HIS FIRST VICTORIES
Reports to St. Petersburg that Japanese
Are Retiring and Destroying
Their Stores
Mukden, Oct, 19. It is oportcd
hore that tho Jnpanoso nro retiring
slowly. The fires along tholr lines in
dicate that they aro burning Uiolr
stores preparatory to a general re
treat. '
Will Conquer or -Die.
Rome, Oct. 19. Glornnlo Dl Romn
says that General Kuropatkln has
wired tho Czar tho following message:
"Wo will literally oxecuto your or
ders, and conquer or die.
Both Armies Reinforced.
Rome, Oct 19. A report has
reached hero that tho Russians have
received reinforcements of 20.VKK) men
from Klrln, and thnt tho Jnpancse
were reinforced by a brigade from
(Now Chwang.
..Salt Lake, Oct. 19. Eastern wool
buyers are attempting to corner wool
in Utah ami Wyoming. Agents aro
buying the 1905 clip, In some cases,
nt an advance of six conts over last
spring's prices. Sixteen to 18 cents a
pound are the ruling prices. Two
thirds of tho entire Utah clip is con
tracted a'ready.
CALIFORNIA FORESTS
SUFFER FROM FIRE
Los Angeles. Oct. 19. Forest fires i ranch house having been destroyed,
burning now for 24 hours threaten j The govornment experiment station
Santa Monica. Thero are thousands ha3 been burned. It Is feared that tho
of dollars of lossi In farm property, j lives of somo ranchers ami their fnm
hundreds of head of cattle and many Hies may bo Included.
ATLANTIC
COAST
STORMS
Jacksonville, Fla Oct. 19. It Is re
ported that flvo vessols wero wrecked
In the storm which Is sweeping the
east coast botween' Miami and Palm
beach. The wires aro down, nnd' the
report3 cannot bo confirmed. The
schooner James was wrecked near
Balm beaoh, but tho crow wero saved
Killed More Than Limit.
Albany, Or., Oct. 19. A warrant was
Issued today by Justlco of tho Peace
W. S. Rlsley, In Albnny, yostorday for
the arrost of T. W. Johnson and L. W
Blwotzel, of Portlnnd, on a charge of
killing more than 10 China pheasants
each in ono day. The warrant was
Issued at tho instance of State Game
Warden J. W. Baker.
The men came up from Portland on
tho lato train Saturday night, and
spent Sunday hunting near Shedd Sta
tion, in thlB country. They started
homo on tho early morning train yos
torday morning. State Game Warden
Baker boarded tho train at Tangent.
and found 37 birds In their possession
They admitted killing thorn nil, and
tho gamo warden then learned from
the conductor that they had come out
from Portluud lato Saturday night,
and had had only ono day's hunting
As tho law establishes a limit of 10
pheasants for each person In ono day.
Mr. Baker arrested Johnson and El-
etzel.
MADE
CLEAN
SWEEP
Toklo, Oct. 19. A dispatch' re
ceived by ofllclal clrclos this morning
8tate3 that Marshal Oyama's nrmy Is
still face to face with Kuropntkln's
forces. Tho Jnpanoso nro on ono Bide
of tho Shnkho river and tho Russians
are on the other shlo.
ose with flvo offlcors, woro surround
ed lit a Chinese vlllngo, but only flvo
surrendered, tho remaining numbor
committing suicide. Tho vlllngo of
Mia Tung is ruported' de3lroyod by
the fire of a Russian mortar battory
posted In tho Shnhko valley. Tho hos
pitals at Mukden contlnuo to bo
crowded to overflowing.
Toklo Oct, 19. Marshal Oyama re
ports under yestorday's dato ns fol fel fol
eows: "Tho enemy is gradually de
creasing his forco In tho direction of
our right nrmy. Only small detach-
monts contlnuo to bo active. Tho en
emy hns boon beaten nt Bonslpu, and
Is retreating to tho northoast. Tha
enemjy mado assaults last, night, but
nil wero repulsed. Today only 6c
caslonnl exchanges of cnnnonndlnR
hnVo occurred.
St. Petersburg, Oct. 19. Tho Baltfc
Hoot will divide, part going by way ot
tho Suoz canal, nnd tho romalndor
around tho capo of Good Hopo. It Is
oxpectcd that tho voyngo will bo mado
In 90 ilnyB.
St. Petersburg, Oct. 19. General
Snkharolf rojiorts under today's dato
as follews: "Tho Japaneso aro con
contra'lng on our entire front, near
Tlnshlpu, Captain Dumbuffskl, while
reconnolterlng yestorday evening, cap-
tured two Japaneso guns, sustaining
no loss himself, Our loft has made a
slight ndvnnco.
Pnrls, Oct 19. A telegram from
Mukden reports that Viceroy Alexleff
has arrived thero to confer with Gen
eral Kuropatkln.
Mukden, Oct. 19. Tho Japanese left
flank has Just been Jrlvenbnck-byo
RtiMlan brigade, but tho Russian loss
oa woro very heavy.
Cteel Trust Decides.
Now ork, Oct. 19. It is stated on
Wall strcot today thnt tho United
States steel 'trust will, In Decembor,
mciko a third offer to tho employe to
soil them stock In tho company, to be
hold for flvo yoaru. It Is understood
that tho stock Is to-bo sold In Uie
neighborhood of 80 conts.
Clifford, N. D Oct, 19. Robbers
wrecked the safe in the bank building
horo last night, and took all tjie bank's
money.
Antl-Horsethlef Association.
Guthrio, Okla., Oct. 19 Tho annual
convention of tho Antl-Horsothlof
Association of Oklnhoma and Indian
Torritorlo3 began horo today and
will contlnuo through tomorrow, Tho
association has about 450 -bronchos
In tho two territories, nil of which
nro represented by delegates. i
St. Petersburg, Oct, 19. It is report
ed that tho Japaneso Aro nt Shnkho
river is weakening, owing to an In
sufficient Bupply of projectiles.
St. Petersburg, Oct. 19. During tho
advance of Uio left column, 40 Japan-
Rio Qrancfe Rising,
Fort Worth, Texas, Oct. 19. Tha.
Rio Grande river Is on another rn
pago, nnd Is rapidly rising. In west:
Toxas, near HI Pnso CO Amorlcnni fanv
lllos woro forced to fleo across tho tlvr
or for safety. --,
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New
Rain
Coats
'f)c33IiBt
'eft&S&i
New
Ladles'
Neckwear
IT PAYS
To ramblo around out countors and take advantage of Um iimtiy uppotimiltiiw for saving which wo offer
every day. Whether you deslro to purchaso or not, you nro always welcome. You will also find- our prlcca
far lower than you expect to pay for merchandise of sonsonablo Interost, nnd the assortments far oxcol thoao
shown elsewhere. It pays to trade horo.
Umbrellas
Papers on Insurance Topics.
St. Louis, Mo.. Oct. 19. At todaj's
session of tho annual convention of
tho National Association of Local
''Ire Insurance Agonts tho following
vero among tho papers presented
Tho Ixcal Agent of Fifty Years
Ago," J. F. Downing, Krie, Pa.;
'Ownership of Expiration," R. 8..
Critchell, Chicago; "Largo City Prob-1
loms." P. D. McGregor, Chicago. I
Brltlsh-Spanloh Collision. '
Gibraltar, Oct, 19. Tho British Tor '
pedo destroyer Dragon collided with
tho Spanish steamer Elvira -horo to-'
day. Tho Dragon was badly damaged,
and a panic occurred, but no ono was
seriously injured.
Any morning now you are liable
to wako up and find two or throo
days' rainstorm startod In. So don't
be caught shy of an umbrella, when
only ueh a llttlo price as these
stand between you and a sturdy,
good fooklng one. Real $1.26 vol
uo Expansion tale
$1.05
Edward Entertains.
London-, Oct. 19. King Edward to
morrow will recolve tho officers of the
American warships now at Qravesend
and entertain them ot luncheon a
Gloves
You'll likely nnd Just tha glovos
you want to wear with your winter
gowns, for tho now colors ami
stylos for winter aro 'nero. The
qualities and brand aro all of tho
best have been tried and tested
by years of oxporienco. Tho fol
lowing glovo nro much askod for.
Silk lined Mochas In browns,
blacks, greys and rnodos. Protec
tion sale.
$J.5 to$.3S
Golf gloves in all eolofs. Expan
sion sale
23c
Ornaments
A fine assortment of the new AN
minn ptapr ami KAOLEfl. for
- aw, rM .. ,
a, the butter brown suits.
Today Only
WEDNESDAY SPECIAL NO, 108.
Tor this day's (telling wu offer tlio
following lines of well known
Toilet Soaps
Witch Hazel, Million Olive, Call
fornla Poppy, Bay Rum, Benzoin,
Number Line,
2 cakes for 5 c
Ladies' Sweaters
I.hiIIoh' all-wool cardinal and erwwu
swiMitors in all m just received.
Kxtru vuIuon,
$2.50
New numbers in HAND-MADE
goods up to
$7.50
Dress Goods
Tho now dross goods aro really
luxurious In appearance. Soft, rich,
warm color tonos, and all fabrlos
that will glvo good servlco. Wo
havo a magnificent variety ot
prices you'll find by comparison
aro subsequently tho lowoit. How
about a Cravonotte? Protection
salo
$.73 yd
Correct Clothes
for Men
Tho tostos and fashions of duo
custom made aro In tho clothes wo
handle. Tho makers' guaruntue
and ours with ovory garment.
Look for the Label
A small thing to look for
A bl( thing to find,
Wo havo tho bust nnd tiiait up-.to-dato
department in tho city.
Nothing wo can say In print Is
equal to tho urgument tho cloth
ing presents. However, c-omo In
and K'o for yoursolf.
PROTECTION BALE PRICES
PREVAIL.
NECKWEAR
Without boasting wo can sufoly
say that in no othor store can you
find suoh a splendid assortment.
Thoy aro beautiful bojond your
fondest expectation. Uxpunslon
sale,
23cto$.38
LADIES' SHOES
Queen Quality and Gloria
Shoqs. Plngreo Made.
ftu
fttl
E. T. BARNE, PKUPKICIUK
Buckingham palace.