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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-03-29

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fgl real estate dealer and business
uzn- EKzuilztiDn u the re1Crd
sb0Es that u ma in the state made
nlore 6es1s and sJld more property %
the ssme length u time than did Mr.
BzrrDB and 10 ODe complains u being
DDhed b. hin Df finds any fault with
bic methods u doing business. He
always Identified himself with the
Dest elements u ~ people and his
removal Nas a lDss N the community
10 many Nays. Many Marion county
peJple will join IN Wishing him well
- they know he possesses the quail
ties essential " success b. honest
methods.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-03-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

TAILORING BUSHES r sac. -
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E-tle au,zi. Address c. care JOUR
NAL o6e. 5i+I-
FOR SALE OK Trade -~PrrP@rv "a
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po ery il Ka1-zs, For h-L=r Pzra--a-s
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MRS y. 3. SCJTT@S=o1g1z arc
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bznk PrUnP srsuu1o % al ca - q Es-'
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book; Only $3.50. BIZ BOOK, BIC CO.
MISSIONS. A god nine 70, rrs-rs
CREDIT GIVEN. FREIGHT PAID. OF
FITS FREE. Drop al tz,a and ~l .a-
king Of books and make $500 = n1a,h a.
dress for OutE; and ;euitsrv. The DJnr-11
Company, S.ar Bl,lding, Chicago.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-03-29
SCHOOL CLERK
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-03-29
PORTLAND MARKET.


Portland, March 29. Wheat valley, 7sc.
WalA Wallz, u
FlOaT-Pouland, 4zs., Benton county
(. - graham, $50; superhne. 81 IS per bbl
Oats White, 5Sa4oc; grey, 56g37Iollsd
in bags, A-z5G5.z5, barrels, 4.soG7nc
cases 3.75.
Potatoes. Oregon, 65s7oc per sack,
Hay Good, I3GI3.5o per ton.
HOps-90I toe.
Wool. Valley, Io@rIc; Eastern Oregon
799.
Mohair. .Is09I7c.
Mllstuhs. Bran, s. 100; shorts sI6.so.
Pouluy- Chickens mixed. s. Soz7.oo,
turkeys, dressed. I2Z(Gt4c,
Eggs. Oregon, &c per doz.
Hides green, sailed 90 lbs 5Lc; under
o. lbs &c; sheep pelts. Io(G7oc
Tallow-zHoG3c.
Onions-I .75(GLSo per 100.
Wheat Bags-CalcuttaS 90 per 100.
Beans.smali white, IHa9IHc. lima 3H
Hogs Heavy, 800 to $50
45a5oc.
Cheese axe.
Dried Fuit-Apples, evaporated, bleacbed
6H@7c; unbleaehed, 3Haa%c; sundned
.@5He.
Pears-5aaoc
Plums-Pitless, 3oCa4c.
Punes-4Hc66c.
Veal-small 5a5Z; large sHc'Der 10.
ton, SHa6e.
dressed 4asL.
Cured Meats-Hams Ioc-IoHc bacon &c
Lard-in pals, 7Zc
ALEM MARKET.
Wheat-64c
Oats Csc.
Hay Baled, cheat, 400; timothy IL.
Straw, So 90.
Flour. In wholesale lots, 40; retail
40; bran, bulk 1900; sacked, IAoo.
shorts. 5.oo9I6.oo; chop feed, 1880
Poultry. Chicken, &C; Turkeys loo.
Veal--Dresssd, (.
Hogs. Dressed. 46s.
Live Cattle. .2H@7H.
sheep Live, ago.
Wool Best. I7c.
Hops. Best, Q a loo,
Eggs weak a ne.
Fnsit. .Green-Apples per box I.ooaI,So
Farm Smoked Meats Bacon, 7c; hans
lie; shoulders, SIZE.
Potatoes goo Der bu.
Onions-SI So-per bu.
Dned FIui~Apples evapOTated bleached,
unbleached 4c(aSe.
Plums-4e.
Bntter-Dairy Isa7Oc; creamery aoCaase.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-03-29

SENTENCE CoMMuTED.-Gov. Lord
today committed the sentence, Of Lo-
rem Parker who was sentenced for
saven aud one-halt years for man
slaughter, from Harvey county. He
had served about three years, and the
communication comes on recommenda-
tion o. the trial judge. Mr.. Parker
has started for eastern Oregon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-03-29

A RCSAWAT.-This morning the
Iarge, beautiful team d bay horses
attsched u J. 2. St1mp's carriage
were standing near the residence Of
Mr.. Stump. corDsr q Front and Che
mekets streets. During the temper
arr absence u the owner, they became
frightened and started rapidly south
on Front street Reaching Trade
street they cOllided with q freight car
and we're brought 70 Z standstill. The
buggy tongue was broken and one Of
the horses bruised By the collision.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-03-29

WEST.-At the family home, corner
Of Ferry and Twentieth streets, at
$3.50 a. M. Monday, March %, 1897.
Mrs. j.. w. West, aged IS years.
The maiden name Of the deceased
was Sarah Jane BOdyfelt and she was
born 10 Marion County Iowa, on
August 3, 1861. In the following year
accompanied by her parents, she
crossed the plains with an OK team
settling 10 Tillamook County where
she lived for seventeen years.
On July 4, 1882 she was married to
J. w. West and at once went 20 Port
land, where they resided about two
years after which they came TO Salem
where Mr.. West has been engaged in
the butcher business.
The husband and two little boys
survive the deceased. The mother
aud a sister, OF the deceased, reside in
TillamoOk county.
On October 10 Mrs. West was taken
III with pleurisy and'when almost well
was afflicted with la grippe, from
which she suffered a relapse. About
a month ago she was stricken with
typhoid fever, from which she was
not able u recover.
Funeral services viii be conducted
from the Central chapel at . D. m
Tuesday, Reys. Beauchamp and p. S.
knight, officiating. The remains viii
be iniered In the City View Gene
terry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-03-29
BORN.

POTTER.-At III Reno, Oklahoma
territory, on Monday. March !, 1887,
u Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Potter, a
daughter.
The happy father is Superintendent
Of the Chemawa Indian Training
school and expects to be Joined by
Mrs. Potter and the assistant super
iutendent " ia the spring.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-03-29

Mr.. William II. Lawler, manager Of
the mining company bearing his
name, operating at Anidem, Linn
county, IS 10 Paris, France, where for
several weeks be has been undergoing
trertment for his eyes. The latest
reports received are that his right
eye will have its sight fully restored,
but the left win probably Be bereft Of
sight. Mr. LAWYER has been kept 10 a
dark room for several weeks. attended
only By his surgeon, trained nurses
and Mrs. Lawler. but it j. expected
that he will " be released from con-
1nement. The treatment he under
went vas a heroic one, but IT was the
the only means left u preserve his
sight, aud the fact that the operation
has proved partly successful is a
source Of great satisfaction TO his
and friends.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-03-29
TOHN HUGHES,

Dealer 10 groceries caints els
window glass varnishe< and
the most complete stock 81
brushes Of all kinds In the
state. Artists materials lime,
hai-. cement and shingles and
finest quality Of grass seeds
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-03-29
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-03-29

HzTi1g clsp15S1 . t1S% Di u
bDzrd ds.i5e5 that il the soSnH o.
Nr. Watt tLsT ~El5 again attempt
t. elsr Z szo5sssgr u CeEk Bo1OFtn.
Five baIl0ts Esrs taken without TIE
Ieast change IL tbs result Mr.. b.
1OrTh- the present Incumbent and ".
n. RiddeH received tEo votes each On
the i've ballot-
Upon motion adjournment was then
taken Until ~ o'clOck this evening.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-03-29
DIED.

COOPER.-At the home Of his par
ents, on the Garden road. Saturdy.
March u, 1897, Enroll Cooper, aged 4
years, Of scarlet fever.
The funeral was held at 10 a. In.
Sunday.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-03-29
Whezt.

Talkiugton, BOttger & CO. 5 circular
today says:
Chicago Mar. G-May wheat opened
at T2t ana closed al g Liverpool was
selling at 6 lfCash wheat sold at
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-03-29

LCNCHEoN.-Mrs. j. A. Morrison, at
her home on south High street gave a
very select luncheon TO a few lady
friends Saturday, complimentary to
her sister Miss Minnie Liyesley who
viii soon leave for san Francisco On
an extended visit.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-03-29

Properly used. Perfection Dyes are
superior Insist on having "Perfee-
ton Dyes.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-03-29

BLACKsNuTH-W. +. Il. Smith has
been appointed blacksmith at the
reform school, assuming his duties
this morning.. This Is the hrso black
smith shop that has been established
at the school and the selection Of Mr..
smith for the p0sltlOn.H is indeed an
excellent mechanic having been sue.
cessfully conducting a shop on Front
street for several years, lie was
formally 10 business with Jos.
SCHNEIDER.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-03-29
New Dress Goods !

Jup received . new line q
Jamestown WorSted Goods.
the sEelies line . Be seen this
season. A popular priced goods
which never fail 70 please
Prices ranging from 45c &c
81 per yard
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-03-29
MILLINERY. :

Our Spring Opening a wonderful success, Over
hundred ladies availed themselves Of the oooortunity to sss
COmm. s,ylss and dainty effects shown by the "NOnpars
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-03-29

FREE LECTURE. Bishop VIM. Dill
Ion ~ Dayton Ohio, will deliver a
lecture al the L.. Il. Church Ia this
city, on Tuesday evening, March 30th,
at 1880. Sublect:-"The Bible OF God,
Including the Book OF Jonah" An
cordially invited 10 attend. No adj
mission viii be- charged.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-03-29

CANCELLED Patton Bros. author
NE The Journal " say that they ha We
cancelled the engagement " the Co
lumDia opera company that vas ~
present THE Mascot" and the b.
nemian Girl" at the Reed, March
- aud -. Only q -eats have been
sJld for both nights aud the evident
desire ~ Salem people ~ hear operas
II not commensurate with their ability
" pay, u their public spirit ia sup
porting a high class u entertain
ments, such a. Patton Bros. have been
making sacrifices % bring here. A.
lessees Of Reeds they feel that they
have made unusual efforts ~ play gOyd
companies, and are deserving Of bet
ter patronage. They still have the
Ida Fuller Co, for April 2. Friday
evening. All high grade speclalties
and indescribable dances are promised
for Friday evening, but IL seems Sa-
lem Is not even stuck On Vaudeville.
The outlook for continuance u good
entertainments this winter Is not the
best unless our people turn out better
At least no theatre trains will be run
u Salem for the present, but II T. 10
BE- hoped Patton Bros. Will Dot lose
heart aud reduce the capital city %
ten and fifteen cent shows with 500
cash prizes or schOobers thrown Ia.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-03-29

American Queen -
April number now in .
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-03-29

LARCENY From A DWELLING
Frank starr was arrested Sunday
afternoon by Chief Of Police A. C..
Dilley on the charge OF larceny from
a dwelling. Starr was promptly
locked up and viii have his hearing
this afternoon The complaining
witness Is Hugh Starr who accuses
Frank Starr Of the larceny Of about
900 from his aged mother, Mrs. Liver
more, who resides on west Court street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-03-29
The Fine Stock
WILLIS BROS. 6 co.

cJan ani LibeHN, The Cash DD Goods
CloiLing and Shes House.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
RALPH EAsLEY'S MISTAKE.
Remembered the Newspaper Boys,
But Was Careless About It.

Chicago, Jan. 23.-The civil service
commissions investigation of charges
against Assistant Chief of Police Ross
and Inspector Shea, duplicating them in
certain phases of the Schrage bond rob-
pery, was brought to a close yesterday
afternoon after the most heated session
in its whole course.
For the most part the session was
given up to the hearing of witnesses
whose testimony was decidedly favora-
Bile to the officials whose conduct has
been under investiga ton.
OF these the most important was r.
NJ EaSley, secretary of the civic feder-
alton. He it was who first gave to the
newspapers the written charges of
SLEEPY Burke against Ross and Shea,
winch formed the basis for the charges
that have been under investigation, and
ever since the first session the accused
men nave been anxious to have him put
on the stand. Chief Badenoch and both
his assistants. Ross and Shea, took
turns in plying him with queries.
Mr. Easley admitted that he had
made blunder in allowing the matter
which Burke had written and submit
ted to him to go out of his hands, and
so get into the columns of the neWspa-
pers with the apparent approval of the
federa ton, of which he is secretary. His
plea of excuse was that he had not read
it all, and so did not know at the time
how serious were the charges thus made
against the citys officials
On the stand Mr.. Easley related the
circumstances attending the publica-
ton of Sleepy Burke's charges. He
said that after visiting his office re-
peatedly Burke, who was then on bail
one day made a written statement
which he said was part of the book he
was writing He took the manuscript
to his home, where it lay unread for
three days. One Sunday a reporter for
a morning paper called on him, and to
him he gave the matter, thinking it had
only to do with certain unimportant
subjects that Burke had often previ-
ously spoken of. He disclaimed any at
tempt to discredit the police or any 9TH
er city official
Have you any personal knowledge
of facts that would connect the police
improperly with the Schrage bonds?"
Mr.. Mills asked.
mo, have not" was the answer.
Inspector Shea took the witness
Is it not your custom to acquaint the
officers of the civic federation with the
substance of communications sent to
you?''
Yes, but I didn't know the manu-
script contained charges against any
One.''
Then you gave to the papers matter
with which you were not fully ac-
quainted?''
Mr.. Easley hesitated for a moment
but at length answered in the aff1rma-
tive.
Then, you admit you were at fault?''
persisted the inspector.
1T was a breach of Judgment" Mr.
Easley admitted. Il have said it was a
blunder''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
HAS He GONE TO CUBA?
State Senator Williams Mysterious
Absence Causes Comment

Columbus, o., Jan. 23.-The absence of
State Senator Williams of Stark coun-
ty from the legislative reunion was the
cause of cOnsidera bic comment SEN
ator Williams is a close friend of Mr.
Mckinley. and it was stated by mem
Der of the senate that Mr.. Williams
had gone to Cuba, but for what pur-
pose he did not know
1t has been intimated that Senator
Williams has gone to Cuba at the re-
quest of Major Mckinley, who desires
to be informed upon the true state of
affairs in the waT-stricken island when
he assumes the duties of chief execu-
it is generally believed by Mr.. Williams
could hardly find a better man to trust
with so important a commission.
Canton, O.. Jan. 23.-The Associated
Press made inquiries in Alliance con-
corning Senator Silas s. Williams,
whose home is in that city. and which
was reported as saying that Mr.. Will
liams was investigating the Cuban sit
uation in McKinley's interest. 1t was
learned that Mr.. Williams was travel
ing in the south seeking to recuperate
his health.
A letter received from him this
morning was dated New Orleans and
said he would shortly go to Florida,
but made no mention of any intention
to go to Cuba His Alliance friends
have no knowledge of his being in
Cuba, and here in Canton the story that
he has gone to the island on behalf of
Mr.. Mckinley is entirely diScredited-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
w. J. BRYAN AT DALLAS.
His Visit was One Continual Round
of Hand Shaking.

Dallas, Tex, Jan. CIV. ]. Bryan's
visit TO this city was one continued
round of double-standard Handwriting
Mr.. Bryan lectuFed on "Bimetallism' at
the Dallas Opera House, but not one
fifth of the visitors came to hear the
lecture. They came to see and shake
hands with Bryan. Special trains were
run for distance of 100 miles by all
railroads entering the city. The out
pouring of the people and the enthusi-
asm were equal to a big event in the
late presidential campaign.
Mr.. Bryan held four public receptions
in the lobby of the Oriental hOtel-tWo
in the forenoon and two in the after
noon. At the final reception the crowds
would not take no for an answer, and
he made a fifteen minute speech much
in line of thought with those he deliV-
cred while a candidate for Office.
The opera house was packed as it
never was packed before. To a request
for a statement on the political situa-
ton, he said
Il am not yet convinced that the mere
announcement of the result of the late
national election is enough to restore
confidence and check the present fin
ancial and industrial depression of the
country. Nor does it demonstrate to
me that the cause which L espOuSed
was wrong
The Texas Democrats seem especially
proud of the fact that they gave Bryan
the biggest plurality of any state in the
Union, and Bryan seems to be proud
to know that this is the fact.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
BRIGHT FOR THE SANTA FE.
Director Fowler Says it is in First
class Physical Condition.

Chicago, Jan. 23.-Thomas P. Fowler
one of the directors of the Santa Fe, has
just completed tour of the system,
which he reports to be in first class
physical condition. He also sees the
brightest prospects for the company and
for the country through which it passes
Speaking of his trip he said;
Much of the main line is fully up to
the standard of the best eastern roads.
The ties throughout are in good life and
much of the track is ballaSted with
broken stone and rock and good gravel.
Many miles of heavy steel rails were
laid during the receivership and since
the reorganization, and this work will
be carried on in the spring until all of
the main line and branches are up to
the high standard adopted by the COM
pany. These improvements are being
charged to operating expenses, as well
as many additions to motive power and
equipment. The company is served by
an efficient corps of officials from one
end of the road to the other. and there
is no doubt in my mind as to its abil-
ity to hereafter earn its fixed charges
even in periods of business depression.
The present policy of the management
should receive the support of the hold
ers of the company's stocks and bonds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
SUSAN b. HADN'T HEARD
Of Yvette Guilbert-She Says Saloons
Beat Suffrage in California.

Chicago. Jan. 23.-For the first time
IN nearly a year, most of which has
been spent in California, Susan B. An
thony came yesterday to Chicago.
You see, I've just come from Califor-
mia, said Miss Anthony, where work
ed constantly for nearly a year to help
the suffrage cause in that state. But we
lost-and how do you suppose Gndig-
nantly) those saloon men accomplished
their victory?
IN tell you. In San Francisco every
saloon was turned into a kindergarten
the Sunday before election Men who
could neither read nor write were drag
ged in from the streets. treated to in
Vulnerable drinks, and taught to put a
cross opposite amendment 6, which was
ours.
1T wasn't a great victory; in fact,
they only won by the skin of their
teeth. - she said, but they did win by
a trick, after all our work.
why, we raised SIG, 900 in one year to
help the cause, besides stirring up those
coast women and melting them to more
vigorous work.
Did you visit Chinatown while you
We're in San Francisco?''
Mercy, no. said the suffrage leader.
We'll, did you see any of the wine
vineyards or big gardens there?"
of course not" said Miss Anthony
Didn't you visit the Cliff House, or
see one single theater?''
Il did not, the emphatic answer.
Il went west to work, and 1 did work
all of the time. Julia MarlOwe-TabOr
gave me DOX at one or her perform
anceS, but much as L like and admire
that sweet woman, could not take the
time to see her play"
''Guilbert is here tomorrow; you'll
go to see her. perhaps"
mo, 1 am going to receive my friends
tomorrow evening. Besides, 1 never
heard of Guilbert. VINO is she? The
name sounds Frenchy."
When Miss Anthony was told about
YVette she said she didn't think she
would be interested in her songs, be-
cause. except to see Booth, Henry Irv-
ing, Bernhard and one or two others,
she has always kept away from the
aters.
Not that disapprove of the amuse-
ment,'' she said, but because theatre
cal performances, as rule, bore me-
Modern fiction? No time for it. I
read some reviews of 'Trilby," and
heard some one read sketches from the
Bonnie Brier Bush and tonight I'm
going to hear Ruth McEnery Stuart
read some of her stories. I would en-
joy reading books if 1 had the time"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
B.P.wILLIAMS BURNED OUT
His Barn Destroyed Yesterday-He
Loses His House by Fire Today.

The residence of B. P. Williams, in
Oakland, was totally destroyed by fire
this morning about 10 o'clock.
But little of the contents was saved.
The fire started in the roof and when
discovered was beyond control There
was no water with which to extinguish
. the flames, and the family and neigh
> bors stood about and saw their home,
which was one of the best structures in
Oakland, burned to the ground.
Yesterday afternoon Mr.. Williams
barn at the rear of his residence caught
fire in some mysterious manner and
was totally destroyed On Thursday
morning the barn was discovered to be
on fire and with the aid of neighbors
the fire was eXtinguiShed Mr.. Will
lliamS thought he was the victim of a
fire bug. He had $500 insurance on the
house and barn and yesterday he went
to an insurance agency and took out
$500 additional on house and barn. Less
than hour after the insurance policy
had been signed the barn burned down.
The fire this morning was a fierce one
and it was only by strong efforts that
a neighboring house was saved. Mr..
Williams is an old resident of Topeka
and for several years has made his home
in Oakland, where he has been the pro-
prietor of a grocery store
Several fires of mysterious origin
have occurred in Oakland the past
month