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SPwrwjICB ,5 C?A ?H CAPITAL i JVQL. XV SALEM, OEEaOIT, FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1005. ito. is. DAILY rOUENiL - I II I - II II I I I I !... . I I. Il.t OUSE SUSTAINS 1 fi SPEAKER irsifc Vbtfe Taken on an Appeal From the Chair tevfctend Seileck Prays for the Senior Senator From Oregon and the Com mittee Clerks Tho house opened with prayer by ov. Seileck, of tho First M. E. Church f Salem. His prayer was unique, in ontaining a petition on behalf of tho egislativo clerks and for tho honored nior senator from Oregon, John II. itchcll. Kay moved to suspend tho rules and ako up sonato bills.. Opposed and on oil call tho house- refused, 42 eyes,10 oes. Kay called attention to tho necessi- y of going through tho wholo order of usinoss, and wished to appeal from tho decision to tho contrary by tho speaker. Under thnt ruling tho senate bills would nov.er bo reached. Ho wished tho houso to decide now this important matter. Tho speaker stated that tho rules required after reading of journal "tho following order should provail" and tho order followed con secutively from ono to tho close. v Tho speaker was sustained and tho regular order continued. Reports of Committees. Tho committee on fisheries tried to iliurry a, bill to regulate fishing on tho Roguo rivor. This aroused Vawtcr, who asked that tho bill be referred to delegation from Josephine, Jackson and Curry counties. So ordered. ROUTINE BUSINESS Houso Thursday Afternoo n. H. B. 22 Edwards. A bill for an net to amend tho charter of Junction City. Tho bill was passed by a unani mous vote. II. B. 100 Maygcr. A bill for an act to incorporate tho town of Houlton. Referred to cities and towns. II. B. 60 Fawk. A bill for an act to incorporate Falls City. Referred back to eities and towns, ns tho bill contained an emergency clause H. B. 109 Maygcr. Referred back to committeo on account of emorgency i clause. On motion tho chief clerk was in structed to correct tho enacting clause in all bills as recommended by tho ju diciary committee. II. B. 82 Bramhnll. A bill for an act to incorporato Estncada. Was passed by a unanimous vote. II. B. 39 Chamberlain,. A bill for an act to incorporato tho city of Athenn, This bill contains an emergency clause. Tho bill was passed. II. B. 09 Richio. A bill for an act to regulato the stato library. Tho bill was passed. Horotoforo tho stato li brarian has been olocted by tho legislar hire, but tho Richio bill places tho ap pointment in tho hnnds of tho supremo court. II. B. 54 West. A bill for an act to fix salary of tho county school super intendent of Tillamook county. By tho bill his salary is increased from $000 to $1000 a year. Tho bill was passed. H. B. 3 Vawter. A bill for an act to authorize tho stato school board to oxecutot certain papers. Tho bill was passed by a unanimous vote. II. B. 42 Barnes, by request. In definitely postponed. II. B. 41.--Vawter. A bill for an net to provido for tho condemnation of real property, water, etc., by tho state. Tho bills was passed by a unanimous vote. II. B. 71 Kay. A bill for an act to pay stato omploycs monthly. They aro now paid quartorly. Tho bill was passed without opposition. II. B. Smith of Josephine. Tho bill was indefinitely postponed. II. B. 13 Burns. Indefinitely post poned. Houso adjourned until 10 n. m. Fri day. Bills Introduced. No. 213 By Kuney, of Sherman, charter of Wasco. No. 214 By CaldweU of Yamhill, charter of Dayton. No. 215 By Laws of Clatsop, to ap propriate $8000 for Lewis and Clark fair. No. 21(3 By saine, to nuthorizo coun ty court to lovy 5-mill tax for court houso of Clatsop county. No. 217 By Caldwell, of Yamhill, to abolish normal schools at Drain and Ashland. No. 218 By sumo to amend law re lating to assessors. No. 219 By Vawtcr, of Jackson, to amend local option law. No. 220 By Blakoloy, of Umntilla, by request, to croato county of Hot Lake. No. 221 By Menrs of Multnomah, STRIKERS STILL STRIKING Employers declare Will Not Concede to Demands St, Petersburg, Jan. 20, Tho strik ing workmon had their ranks swelled by a largo number of sympathizers who havo been mnrching. Tho employers again declared that they would not concedo to tho strikers' domands, and at once processions began ferming: Similar demonstrations aro reported from other cities. It is feared that, should tho parades continuo, rioting will result. Troops havo been sent to1 tho Butiloff works to proect them. As tho afternoon progressed 'tho strikors bocamo moro bold, and thoy broke into soveral factories and tho stato printing works, and forced tho workers to join them. Tho polico ad vised tho mnnngor to ajtow tho printers to quit1. A largo forco of strikors marched through tho Vassiliostroff dis trict, compelling tho owners of all work shops and stores to closo their estab lishments. Tho strike has spread to tho spinning trade. Tho employes at tho Sangalli and Koliaki mills quit work this afternoon. Workers on tho loft side of tho Nova nro joining in with tho strikers. It is roportcd that a man is endeavoring to obtain tho co-oporntion of the employes of tho German war material factories, with tho object of forcing tho govern ment to stop tho war. Tho ranks of tho strikers havo beon swelled by tho addi tion of 25,006 workmon f rom Kharkoff and Kief districts. Thero is a strong probability thnt troops will bo cnllcd out to cope with and disturbances which may bo caused by tho strikers. Tho soldiers aro now at their headquarters, undor arms, and ready to answer a hurry call. Tho strikers, it is learned, will hold a largo meeting tonight, at which their future program will bo discussod. ROAD . WORKERS MEET SHOT IN HIS ftOOM Prominent Promoter Killed by Unknown Party Ncjv York, Jan. 20. Major Jacob Ridgeway Wright, a prominent mino owner and promoter of Wilkcsbarre, was Jnysteriously nhot in his room in tho Imperial hotel early this morning, and (lied at 11 o'clock. Dr. Howard A. Pardee, who was in Wright's room whori the shooting ocenrrod, was de tained by tho polico, and later ar raigned at tho Jefferson Market court. Wright was shot abovo tho hip, and tho bullot passed through his body. Pardoo toysj Wright shot himself. Coroner Sch'oler says ho does not see how it is possiblo for Wright to inflict tho wound. ? Land Fraud Oases. Po'rtlnnd, Or., .Ian. 20. E. W. Carter; and C. C. Ragsdalc, of Medford, Or., woro witnesses before the federal grand jury this morning. Both were victims of tho fraudulent operations of Miller and Kiucaid, timber cruisers, being lo cated on worthless claims. Charles E. Nichols, of Medford, editor of tho Southern Oregoniau, and United Stntes Land commissioner, was bofor'o tho grand jury explaining how ho camo to acknowledge alleged fraudulent en tries. Tho jury in tho caso of Oeorgo Soronson, charged of offering a brlbo to Former District Attornoy Hall, is still out at a late hour this aftornonn. At uon the judge called tho jury in and had tho evidence in tho caso again read. SMOOT TESTIFIES IN HIS OWN BEHALP Increase Olorkships. Sacramento, Jnn. 20. After ono of tho bitterest fights in tho history of tho legislature, tho houso today voted to increaso in number tho attaches, swolllng tho daily payroll to. $800, ex clusive of tho members salaries. (Continued on fifth page.) inn a ut i n n 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 mi-i iiiuhih hihiw. Credit T&uyet s J Pay f o Misplaced Conf idence w It Pays to Trade at BARNES' CASH STORE Wner e yotf don't have to pay for goods some one else ' ' - - .- A ; bought pn time" and tailed to pay lor. utst expenses ; ; Jr, McNnry camo in to look things ovor - .,., fjf.l -mJ vrrUft tfi irrine rf tisn. ' 'land on bointr invited to speak nmdo a MC VCY WXUl bUIUUMtw W- w t w - -. w7 , .. - - , , .,. . e l c f-. -.(.f "short talk on matters in genoi waxen, wn me savings oi our spot casu piu, mww ; ; ' tis to sell the most reliable merchandise at lower ;; prices than yoa can find It at any "regular store." I DRY GOODS, SHOES, j CLOTHING Everything for the Whole Family SALEM'S CHEAPEST. ONE-PBIOB CASH 8TOEE.' Formerly The New York Racket E. T. BARNES, PROPRIETOR Sold Russia a Tug. Kiol, Jan. 20. The largo' tug Swnrt ozes hits boon sold by tho Butch con sul, Diedrichs, to Russin. Tho tug has already loft for Libnu. and will prob ably accompany tho third Russian squadron to tho Far Bast. Next in importance to tho making of laws at tho stato houso tho last two days havo beon tho sessions of tho county road supervisors. Tho second session opened this morning at 0 o'clock, and all but two or threo woro present. County .Tudgo Scott was in charge of tho mooting. Tho first order of business was tho giving out of ac count books to each of tho supervisors, and thoy wero instructed to keep nccurnto conies of all lumbor bills ordered by them, etc Also to keep tab on all accounts which thoy marked n iv' " .Tudgo Trcchard, of Astoria, was pres ent, nnd was called upon for a spoch. Ho said a number of good things about road building. Mr. C. A. McKee, of Monitor, gave a lengthy talk on tho volunteer work ho had uccooded in hav ing dono in district No. 0 during tho past year, about $400 worth having been donated by intorestod farmors. An, interesting discussion followed, nnd tho supervisors woro instructed to havo as much volunteer work dono as possiblo, ns they would bo thnt much ahead Tho next subject brought up was on wide tiro wagons, and it was tho decreo that this kind of tiro was tho only kind for good roads. A motion was mado and carried that tho supervisors receivo $3.00 per day when ho goes out and uses his team on culvort work; on gcnoral work for team, $1.00 per day of eight hours. At this Juncturo District Attornoy J. LaFollett Will Bo Ohoson. Madison, Wis., Jan. 20. Govornor LaFolletto will bo chosen next Monday night nt tho joint session of tho Re publican legislators as senator, to suc ceed Sonator Quarlcs. Washington, Jan. 20. Smoot took tho stand this morning in his own be half. He stated that ho wns bom at Salt Lake, January 10, 1802. Ho was a son of Abraham and Anna K. Smoot, both Mormons, and tho lntter a plural wife. Ho wns mnrried September 17, 1884, in tho templo nt Logan, to Alpha M. Elders, by whom ho had six child ren. Ho hnd no other wife, and had cohabited with no othor woman. When 18 years old ho took tho endowment ceromony, at his father's, urgent ro qucst. Ho hnd never taken it since, and could not, if ho would, givo tho details. Smoot denied nnything in tho endow ment obligation about vengeance, And wns surprised thnt such a statement should havo been made, ns Joseph Smith had formulated tho obligation, nnd it had nover been chnnged, nnd Smith could hardly "Call for vengoanco on account of his denth, when ho was still alive. In 1872 Smoot moved to Provo, whero ho hns lived ovor since. Ho wns counsellor to President Smith for fivo years, nnd in 1900 ho beenmo an apostlo. "I took no oath as such," ho do clarod, "and when I later took tho oath ns United Stntos senator, thero was no mental reservation, and thero has been nothing in my 4111st to hamper my work hero." Up to 1848 ho hnd been a Democrat, when reading and thinking converted him to Republicanism. Having been solicited by friends, mostly Gentiles, witness, in 1002, de cided to bo a candidate for United States senator, and so announced nt a public meeting prior to thnt. Ho hnd askod tho presidency of tho church if it had any objections, nnd for a leavo States senator would not interior with tho duties of tho church. Tho re quest was granted. Thon ho organised! his campaign, with which tho ekorcb hnd nothing to do. In answer io sk question, witness said: "As pcnatorr I would voto just tho way I th ought best for my country. It is not tho bt ness of tho church how I vote, and 3 would not submit to any mich dicta tion." Smoot knew President Sinitb hnd several wives, but didn't know kla relation with them sinco tho manifesto.. At tho,timo of tho manifesto thero wa an indofinito understanding betweost tho Gentiles nnd tho Mormons that the existing cases of polygamy wcro nofc to bo disturbed, nnd tho prnctlco wouu3 bo allowod to dio out. Moro Labor Troubles. Berlin, Jan. 20. Tho Tngoblatt re ports an outbreak nt Petrocgooiijoy provinco of Moscow todtfy. Tho tew lutionists dynnmited tho gevernment: buildings. Chief of Polico Pott -was shot and Mngistrnto Pous wounded. No Sonator" for Missouri. Jefferson City, Mo., Jan. 20. Tfi fourth joint ballot of tho legislature for United States senator resulted in Notd ringhaus 80, Cockrell 81, Korons 0, Pet tyjohn 1. No election. 0 Thrco Burned to Death. Now York, Jan. 20. By tho burning of a shack at Cromwell nvonuo oarijr thls morning, threo Itnlians, two in en nnd a woman, lost tholr lives. Thb bodies aro not yot identified. Damaged By Firo. Torre Haute, Ind., Jan. 20. Tho plant of tho Terro Hauto Traction it Light Company wns damaged by fire- of absence, so thnt his duties as United this morning to tho extent of $100,CWfc. RUSSIAN SOCIALISTS DISPERSED Riga, dan. 20. Tho Socialist havo organized, nnd a demonstration was mado hero today. Tho 'crowd marched through tho street, distributing tholr proclamations. Tho polico. stopped tho processions and toro down tho red flags and disporsed tho crowds. Soveral shots woro fired, but none wero injured. PRESIDENT MITCHELL SUSTAINED Iudiannpolis, Ind., Jan. 20. In t&a minors' convention today Presidents Mitchell announced thnt, after tho vio lent abuso ho hnd suffered from Dele gate Randall, cither Randall or ho must quit tho organization immoduito ly. A resolution was adopted calling; on Randall to apologize. Ho rofctscdL Randall was then expelled. general. Tho early part of tho afternoon ses sion wns taken up with reading pa per by Judgo Soott ou organizing good road loaguos, and tho necessity of at tending good roads conventions. Ho thon urged all the supervisors to attend tho Good Road Convention nt Portland in June, if possiblo. Judgo Soott requested hto members to pay strict attontion to tho enforce ment of the law in removing Canada thistles. Tho supervisors havo beon revolving $2.50 per day for their sorvicos whon they work and $1.50 for their team, if used, nnd Win. Taylor mado a motion that they bo allowed only $3 This rao- 'tion carrlod. A motion wa aiso mauo c&JlleueMi&j&i Salem's Fore most Shop- frig Center, "3? 3BCDES MI &3SR OSE& -fc?"OJCL3Xr Who does not take ndvantago of tho grent elcarunco snlo now in progress to Htock closets, wnrdrobe iiwf drawers to tho full extent to which needs can bo foreseen, is falling short of living up to his or her opportuni ties, In many lines new spring morchandlso is Included nt annual Clcnranco Prices. Kntiro stock of womon's fino suits i being elcauod up, maryelously low prices. This season's host gar ments. A splendid variety for your olioosing. $20.00 suit or coat reduced tofcQ $30.00 suit or coat roduoed to if 5 $4000 suit or ooat reducod to $20 Ladles7 Jackets Comprising the latest showings in brown, tan, black nnd blues. Val ues to 422.50. Your choice. $5 Infant's Wear LOW PMOED. Tho infants' section, second fioor, is full of tho most astonishing clear ance sale bargains, Economical mothers should investlgnto tho great savings to bo found in this depart ment. WHITE DRESSES AND SKIRTS, BEDFOR COEDS AND PIQUE OOATS. Half Price Great Bargains in Dress Goods Ijlack and colors shurply roducod, in fact every yard in tho house (ox cept contract goods) Is at n loss prico than you havo been wont to pay. WOOL SKIRTINGS of the newest and host putterns, GO inches wide, in nil' wanted colors. Rogulur $1.00 and $1.25 values. 65c Logan Cambrics Best qualities standard grade, regular 1214c mid 15c" vuluos. Spe cial, 7c Kai Kai Silks Hrund now patterns and color ingri', 60c values, 25c MEN'S SUITS A splendid selection of doslrablo styles and patterns, values to $22.60 $5 i Clothe MtJl II jFjnK vis I ance Prices Tho wise man looks ahead. Kven If you have no pressing need for a suit or overooat today you will lmo buforo long, and such an opportuni doos not prosont itself ovory dny ty ns this dow not prosont itself ovory day. Stylos and matorlals nro tho vory best. Pnrfott fit guaran teed1. Kvory garment In our ontiro stouk Is ineltidod. Anticlpato your spring needs. $lSto$10.50 8ultor overcoat $18.50 to $80 suit or ovoraoat. $22.50 to. $25 suit or fc f O Cf coat S vwv $10.50 $15.00 overcoat, J I 1 I & u (Continued on Page Six.) -Hi II 1 1 1 1 li HI tit 1 1 1 J I lt 1 1 1 II HHil 1 1 II 1 1 1 1 i 1 t"H