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SALEM, OBEOOy, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 88, 1004.
NO. 303;
LEADS
FOR MORE
TROOPS
eneral Kuropatkin Asks That
Reinforcements Be Sent
Without Delay
.- no A TinaanrA frnm fffr.
lMi, iec. -o- -" -
rsborg stato that General Kuro-
tag asked that as many rein-
lenents as possiblo bo sent him,
that the capacity of tho railway ho
law! from 12 to 18 trains daily.
isMngton, Dec. US. Japan naa no
i he state department that mines
ba placet! at Kolung, on tho
least coast of Formosa, and ship-
his been notified.
lio, Dec. 28. Tho roport from
t Arthur that General Stoessel was
red by falling from a horse, and
; General Kondrachanko was killed
tnfirmeil. Goneral Smilnoff is ro
ll! wounded. Tho battleship So
iopol has sunk in shallow water.
tow is damaged in two places, and
tho steering gear .is also tlamagod. Tho
garrison is said to bo cheeful and con
fident that relief will nrrlvo beforo
March 1st. It is said that tho army
nas sufficient provisions to last until
February, and the navy has about n
month's store. Oaly a fow junks bear
ing supplies havo reached Port Arthur
in tho past month, and tho prico of
food is very high,
Tokio, Dec. 28. Tho authorities this
morning published a list of 33 officers
killed and CO wounded. It is presumed
thoy aro tho casualties that occurred
at Port Arthur. Tho naval authorities
also publish a list of nine officers and
C7 men killed on special duty. It is
surmised that auothor cruiser has been
sunk or damaged, and that theso offi
cers and men lost heir lives m this
manner.
COOS COUNTY MEN
IN LAND FRAUDS
Report from Portland Says That Gi
gantic Steals Will Be Unearthed
Portland, Dec. 28. From insido
sources today it was learned that tho
government is considering an investi
gation of tho timber land operations in
Coos and Curry counties, and may in
volvo at least ono prominent man of
that section in tho transactions.
It is claimed that many men wero
hired to enter land, and that it was
transferred by them when thoy mado
final proof. An air of secrecy is main
tained around tho government offices,
but tho. story leaked out, and it is bo
lievod to bo truo.
A man, who is well informed, said
today that it would bo tho most start
ling in point of magnitude of nny yet
beforo tho grand jury, and develop
ments nrb expected within a fow days
at tho latest.
IICAGO OVERRUN
WITH FOOTPADS
tago, Dec. 28. Masked robbers
A nd gagged tho watchman and
ieer at tho Garden City Browing
pur'i oraco this morning beforo
Sight, and blow tho safo open, so-
curing $2000, and a lot of valuablo
papers. An hour later the two em
ployes wero discovered and released.
Eight hold-ups by dosperato men" oc
curred in different parts of tho city
during tho night.
OSSACKS DIE OF
PECULIAR PLAGUE
L Petersburg, Dec. 28. A discaso
' to bubonic plaguo has appeared
Among tho Kicrghiz Cossacks in tho
Ural district, resulting in 10,0 deaths
during tho part month.
ESTER
CITY IN
FLAMES
hter, Pa., Dec. 28. A part of
business section of this town is
Wed by lire, which at 3:30 o'ejock
tfternoon attacked six buildings.
k been summoned from Wii-
P"i Delaware
tuo firm has commenced tho
Aetnre of fir brick. Herotoforo
"mm used on the coast havo been
N from Scotland, bnt the new
-.u.a io give perfect satisfac-
'..,. .
iw states wants 1000 head
Wti time. Tho 8niifi.nMnTi will
"ced wJbin a fow days.
tm
M00HS
LOOT THE
GARDEN
Tangiers, Dec. 28. A party of
Moors looted tho gardon belonging to
a British subject, just outsido of town,
killing tho Spanish Bervant of tho
Englishman.
i o
Mrs. Elizabeth Cornwall Oeigcr died
at her homo at Forest Grove on Mon
day oveuing, aged 70 y'ears. Sho-was
a pioneer of Oregon, and left a num
ber of children.
VESSEL
ON COAST
ROCKS
Norfolk, Dec. 28. A largo steam
er, tho nnmo of which is unknown, is
aground on Diamond Shoals, eight
miles off tho North Carolina coast, and
is fast going to pieces. It is boliovod
tho crew number 25, and not assists
anco can bo rendered.
MASONIC
LODGES
INSTALL
Multnomah legislators will meet to
night to caucus on president of tho
senato and speaker of the house.
o
Shoriff Word made nuother raid on
a Portland pool room, and arrested the
proprietor, .
ii iaieii-HHi i ''t,lt
Our Sales Last Week
Ending Dec. 24th.
fccecdecT the'sales of any other week in our history
j
Wfi few Holiday Goods left which you may have at
Exactly Half P ice -
Tho Masonic lodges of tho clt held
a public installation of . officers last
night. Hon. George II. Burnott actod.
as installing officer, with Dr. It. Cart
wright as marshal. Tho following of
ficers wero installed :
In Pacific Lodge, No. 50, A. F. &
A. M.:
A. A. Cunningham, W. M.
M. L. Meyers, S. W.
F. W. Stousloff, S. W.
Jos Baumgartner, Trcas.
. Lot L. Pcarce, Sec.
John P. Burton, S. D.
W. A. Denton, J. D.
P. A. Turner, S. S.
J. S. Wyant, J.' S.
II. Schomakcr, Tyler.
In Salem Lodge, No. 4, A. F. & A.
M.:
W. II. Cook, W. M.
A. L. Frasier, S. W.
M. P. Baldwin, J. W.
D. J. Fry, Treas.
F. A. Legg, Sec.
Dr. F. E. Smith, S. D.
M, A. McCorkJe, J. D.
Paul II. Hauser, S. 8.
John Sholund, J. S.
N. P. KnsmuHsen, Tyler.
FAILURE
OF FRENCH
MISSION
Washington, Dec. 28. Tho French,
mission to Morrocco has failed, accord
ing to a dispatch to tho stato depart
ment from tho United States consul at
Tangior. In caso of personal danger
tho consul has been directed to inform
tho American residents without delay.
CAPTAIN
FRENCH
KILLED
Chattanooga, Dec. 28 Tho body of
Captain Howard W. French, construct
ing quartermaster of tho now army
post at Chickamaugua Park, was found
this morning near tho stone quarry. Ho
had bgon-jehot through tho heart, and
it Is believed that ho wns murdered.
During tho year 1904, to date, 03 vio
lent doaths havo occurred in Seattle
Of this number six were murdered and
39 committod suicide. Tho latter took
thoir liyoH in many ways. Poison
scorns to bo tho favorito method, 14. go
ing that way; nsphyxlation ,1; gun
shot, 0; strangulation, 3; cutting
throat lj other means, 10.
Portland will erect a new high
school. Tho building will bo of stone,
and will cost $100,000.
CONflRM
TERRIBLE
DETAILS
Men Returning From Gold-
fields, Nevada Say Story
Not Exaggerated
Snh Francisco, Dec, 28. Tho publi
cation of tho story tolling of tho tcr-
riblo condition at Goldfiold, Nevada,
has eroatod a sensation. Tho brokers'
offices aro being besieged by investors
and relatives of persons located at
Goldfiold, all In quest of information
regarding tho situation at the camp.
A numbor of mon arrived hero frork
GoMfleM today, and confirm tho story
in detail. Thoy say many contemplate
coming out for tho winter, and lay por
ticular stress on tho ovorcrowdod ' con
dition of tho camp. Among thbso wli'c
returned today was Fitigcrald Mur
phy, tho playwright, who declares that
conditions nro not exaggerated.
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SENATOR
MITCHELL
TESTIFIES
Portland, Dec. 28. Senator John H.
Mitchell was beforo tho fcdoral grand
jury during tho cntiro morning ses
sion, explaining his alleged connection
with tho land frauds. Ho finished his
testimony at tho afternoon session, nnd
was followed by Congressman Bingor
Hermann. ,
Mitchell declined to mako a stato
mont, saying: "I can say nothing
about it. I am sworn to socrocy."
Mitchell's request that ho bo furnished
information1 in advanco was rofuftod,
and ho appears much worn and wor
ried, and looks fooblo.
Former1 Consul Doad.N
Pekin, Dec. 8. Itussell Colgrove
formorly American vleo-consul at Can
ton, is dead. '
o . -"v.
A Umatilla Indian was found iloauV
with n whiskey bottlo bcsldo him. IIo
had been intoxicated, nnd had i'rozea
to death.
ZEMSTVOS ADJOURN ON
ACCOUNT OF NOTE
Moscow, Dec. 28. Tho Zcmstovs ad
journed indefinitely Inst night, after
adopting resolutions to tho effect that
they wero too deeply moved by the
government noto regarding tho pro
coodlngs of tho Zomstvos to continuo
business with tho necessary calm.
DENVER
ELECTION
TROUBLES
Denver, Dec. 28. Tho attornoys for
governor-elect Adams today potltionod
tho supremo court to opon 20 i ballot
boxes in Denver, and to appoint a com
mission for this purpose. Tho court
will consider tho motion this afternoon.
SHE NEW YORK RACKET
SALEM'S CHEAPEST ONE-PBICE OABH 8T0BE.
E. T. BARNES, PROPRIETOR
t
Hop Oases Continued.
Tho suit of Lilienthal Bros. vs. J. II.
Cnrtwright, brought undor an alleged
failuro to fulfill a hop contract, camo
up for hearing in the United State
court yestorday, but was postponed
until January 0th, to allow tho filing of
an ainenueu answer, xho jiuuh
strongly opposed tho postponement
but Judge Bellinger allpwed tho tiwo
asked for in consideration of tho fact
that tho defendant was willing to pay
All additional costs occasioned by tho
extra traveling and expenses of tho
plaintiff's witnesses. Tho suit of Lib
lientbal Bros. vs. II. Hirschberg, et ah,
covering another hop contract, was set
for hearing on January 10th. Orogon-Ian.
Good
Goods
a2fey
rei&&$
Honest
Values
State library workers havo formod a
stato association. Mrs. Brlstol-KoUl-her,
of this eity, was elected second
vico-president.
Superintendent Chalerat, of C'ho-
I mawa, will have a large Indian exhibit
? 'at tho Lewis and Clark fair.
WHAT YOU GET
For your money is ns important as tho amount you pay, A low prico without quality does not constitute n burr
gain. THIS IS A QUAILTY STORE, tho merchandise that wo sell must bo good or they don't got in hero;
that's ull. This is why wo can and do gunrantco satisfaction to our customers- It Is n policy that has succeeded,
too, nnd lias mado ours tho largest business houso of its kind in tho vicinity.
Dress Goods
Dross goods constitute so large a
stock as to causo surprise every day.
Enough new styles to stock a dozon
ordinary stores. Moro to seo than
nnywhero elso within your roach.
Novor beforo havo we had such a
varioty of plain and colored dress
goods. Finer toxturo than ever bo
foro; finer graduations of shado.
Dray loads of similar goods, and
such as 'look tho sarno' can be had,
but careful comparison shows ours
to bo different in width, strength
or finish or some thing.
Tho Cravenettes" aro especially at
tractive just now on account of tho
damp and chilly weather. Moro
new pattorns from which to ehooso.
We aro exclusive Salem agents for
"CRAVENETTES"
Fo Today Only
This is our 208th Wednesday salo
and being tho last ono of the year,
wo offer an
Exceptional Bargain
In womou's night gowns qf high
grudo outing flanuel.
60c
Umbrellas
Those good raJnsheddere that ov
oryono needs. Got one here to your
liking, as wo havo all grades to se
lect from.
1 45c to $12.50
Don't bo among tho last ones to
shop, but como hi early and you
will havo an cxccllont varioty to so
lee t from.
Pf etty Feet
Aro sometimes clumsily clad. Our
ladles' shoes aro skillfully modeled.
They nro mado in shapes to fit all
types of foot, nnd to mnko any foot
attractive. Aro you a wearer of
GLORIA SHOES
FINOHEB MADE.
If not, wo want you to como in and
look tho lino over, as wo aro satis
.fled wo can ploaso you. '
$3.50 p
Men's Clothing ,
We will not attempt descriptions
of onr clothing in dotnil; wo wish, to .
WUJf IIUI!VU4 limb MTjr IWV ltltilJ !
tits lniuf iNntinln tf inikrtlntt(t In 4 It n I
iliw (Mwnv irviwuMil iii'uit ua u uu t i
host patterns. Tho tailoring is tho
nemo of perfection, nnd tlio stales
aro those most in demand.
$10 to $25
Ladies' Stilts,
Skirts, Jackets, Waists
All of this season's styles nnd show
ings mado up of tho noivent and
best materials.
Half Pnce
Ladies' Uodet wea
Of tho bost qualities only aro to
bo found hero. W enn supply tho
entire family with warm vearabbM
for tho cold weather, and at prlcpa.!
that will protset your pocketbook.
50c to $3.50
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