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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-01-15
GIVE US THE rEsr.

Under the Bland Law, enacted II
1878, and 10 continuous force unit
1890, this country enjoyed prosperity
IL Is contended by the friends oi
bImetaIlIsm that this prosperity
flowed from the liberal coinage Of
silver dollars; that by reason Of this
coinage, there was safe, steady
increase of the circulating medium,
somewhat proportionate 10 the In.
crease OF population and business;
that The hard times which has existed
In recent years were caused by the re-
peal OF the Bland law, and the subse-
quent repeal Of the Sherman law,
winch shut on the steam OF new silver
money, contracted the currency, de-
pressed values and destroyed conf
denee.
In the recent campaign, the Ropub-
lican party contend that the real
cause Of the panic and resultant hard
times was the repeal Of the Republl-
can tariff and the passage OF the Will
son bill They claimed that the pas
sage OF Republican tarIff would star
the idle mills, give employment 10
labor, provide large domestic market
forthe products OF the farmer, and
bring the county back 10 the good
times existing prior 10 1892.
The recent election made 1t impOssi-
BILE 10 test directly the doctrine OF the
silver forces. For the present free {
coinage is out Of the question. The
country can not have even a return 20 !
the Bland law. Q
But the test can be made indirectly. q
Let the administration pass its tariff
law. Let IL have its own way In every v
schedule. II the proposed Republi- [
can taaiff will restore prosperity, the o
country wants IL. II II will not re- d
store prosperity, the country wants ri
knowledge OF that fact. II II will D
not restore the old degree of prosper "
ity, the country will have convincing N
proof that the trouble lies with the sc
single gold standard, because 1t win II
have tried the gold standard with a h,
Democratic tariff, and II will have fo
tried the gold standard with Repub- q
ican tariff, and since the country is ht
agreed that the trouble springs either
rom the tarlff or the gold standard, to
I the Republican tariff fail 10 restore 70
the logic win be irresistl- yo
lie that the evil is due TO the gold N,
tandard. I'm
IL is therefore hoped that no mem Fri
er otconeress will restore to otillbuster.
~ methods or faction opposition TO de
he administration tarlf.-spokane mi
pokesman Review. 10,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-01-15
AN OPEN LETTER
To Hon. John n. Mitchell. Who Wants
TO Be Senator.

70 re senator
DILLEY, Jan I3.
: Ny DEAR SIR:-I wrote to you q
short time before the state silver con.
. yention at McMinnyille. As a dele
gate 10 that convention 7 wish TO set
tie the doubt in the minds Of a great
many Of our voters as to your posi-
tion in the coming national can vass,
as che Oregonian mad stated that you
would stand on the Republican plat
form, no matter what IL was. | said
TO you that a statement at that time,
might have very important bearing
on your election by this legislature,
and as you came out 10 the field for
the Republican gold standard inter-
national party, there will be no need
Of You answering this letter as think
our people in the legislature will an
swer IT for you. From personal con-
tact, for over four weeks In the can |
vass In this county know positively |
that at least nine-tenths OF
the silver men, OF all
parties are agreed that it would :be
very unwise for the silver party to
elect you United States senator with
out an international agreement, that
you will not go back on us again as
you did IN June and November, by
trying TO straddle both the gold and
silver questions so as to insure your
elections. You probably see now
what we saw then that II you had
stood by your friends In June and
November, we would have had a leg. :
stature that would elect you on first I
,allot, but you deserted US then and I
lelped Harvey Scott elect his Republic
an gold standard representatives from
fultnomah county, and now he is
oldlng them out Of caucus there by
living you black eye, that he has I
we'd you for long time. Il
Say, Senator Mitchell, was you honest :,
'hen you made your speech in the II
Inited States senate In January, 1895, II
was you just diverting the atten. II
on OF the silver people to your {,
lilroad communication with the -
Ianet MarsY while you (monkeyed) SC
ith the gold standard Republicans Of kl
ultnomah county. But you have G
me consolation, as two members
ON Washington county pledged us IN
're in Dilley that they would vote so
7 you until you said quit, so have o.
e satisfaction of knowing that they an
I'VE a forty days job on hand laI
Now Senator,if you can just manage III
get Harvey 10 keep up his fight on I'd
u during the session he will elect W
u sure, as he has done twice before.
w, Senator Mitchell, as you went N,
ok ON the silver party, your old we
ends and supporters of many years, SUI
IN OF the opinion you will have TO ogl
pend upon your gold standard enc ~ ~
es TO elect you. Principle pays bet We,
sometimes than too great desire ter
office, and think this year is one ST
hose times. fe'
Very truly yours, th'
ID. NJ. DUNBAR. sPo
| II
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-01-15

John N Smith died AT his home ,on
South Coss river. near Marshheld.
January ., after an illness OF seven
years, Tie Was ahont Ss years OF age;
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-01-15
Cal for Warrants.

Notice is hereby given that I have
cash on hand to pay all warrants en-
dorsed up to June I, 1895, and interest
on the same will cease on the daie of
this notice. Dated January 9, 1897.
G. L. BRoWN,
1-9-2w County Treasurer.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-01-15

The eXpeFtlug ~ BENTON county
hooks reveals. the fact that tle county
hasa debt ~ So ausi, This Is about
81 O0oo greater than the financial state
ment showed,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-01-15

PROMPT AND RELIABLE Delivery
OF notes aud packages To al parts OF
the city. Ring telephone 40 or blue
boxes FOR bicycle messenger.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-01-15

and tainted Instead dOfeaEryingnourish
10 the different parts Of the body il carriea
poison, which settles AZ some point and eats
away the tissues According 70 where IL set
ties Il is called liver OF kidney OF skin dis
ease-eerofula. erysipelas, ecsema, OF con-
sumption n Il settles ON the luugS II Is all
one trouble tainted blood clear out this
taint aud build NJ the tissues with neh
blood and the disease Il stopped side
tracked Il cant 80 eny further No matter
what the name Of disease is II It's blood
disease, d.. riercc'a Golden Medical Dis.
eovely viii cure Il BY driving the poison ont
of the circulation and creating a new sup
ply Of healthy. red, life giving blood 10 re.
yiVe and nouush the wasted tissues Ii
puts the digestion ia order, invigoEalcs the
blood making organs and builds frm
healthy ncsh Consumption Il a blood
disease, Don't believe Il can't be cured
u g cured every day by Dr. Pisfce's Golden
Medical Discovery.
fslf Nf-l eanuoi say enough faF yosif Col.
tru Melicai nisoovcD." for two Ncass ms little
N'y suuetcd With hang tfOaely--Arst taking Ia
Ffippe second inieraitteui Aver tnitd lung
tF,.ahae fef two wan he coushcd. Tbs pht-
sician ooait 90 no goad aud thooght he must
de ~as toid % ~ nF. relce's Gsldeu Mod.
loai niseessfy, ! Did and be.ols hs had ,akea
hisle When be hal iakss fsar hosilss he was
ucl aad ncv l. A. siout a. brtQre
kespsestaily yoara
oiE'l >sA.a(zMa &~eA1l
PsOSsor AOEsaH Co, A0
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-01-15

The benton county tax levy will be
hlut aO.t mili.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-01-15

Disease Is like a
railroad train. IL
has a regular way of
coming an d going
and keeps on stead
lily along a certain
track. You can al.
most always tell how
a disease starts, and
where Il will prob
ably end. II won't
20 out OF its way
10 oblige you any
more than a locouo-
tive will. Disease
usually begins when
the appetite gives
out that's the first
warning " histie.
Then the stomach
aud nutritive organs
fail 20 supply good
blood. The circuia
lion grows moor. thin
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-01-15
sooKs ANp PER1opIcALs.
Review Of some Of the Lases, Publiea-
tons.

tons.
One Of the best signs Of the times
in education and literature is the
great importance given to children.
Never has this great interest in the
future citizen-the future father,
mother, teacher, soldier, statesman,
philosopher been 20 great as at pres
ent, and at last IL would appear that
education is beginning at the right
end OF life Among the valuable
things being published for the young
Is the classics-the great thoughts OF
the ages-are brought within the
range Of the young. The JOURNAL is
in receipt OF a copy of the third edi-
tion Of "Child Stories from the
by Maude Menefee. This
work Of one Of Americas brightest
young women presen Is in the most
attractive language for youth, tales
from the great classics in art and lit
from the scriptural stories
iown to the more mOdern. Parents
Wishing their children TO have
ylimpses Of these great works and
cultivate taste for them should buy
bis gem. kindergarten Literature
Jo., Woman's Temple, Chicago. 81.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-01-15
THREE MODERN HELPS.

THREE MODERN HELPS.
Ginn & Co., the most advanced pub
fishers Of school books In this conntry
have among other things published
during the past year three exception
ally progressive and at the same time
practical text books for the young.
Frye's Complete Geography is world
OF information, made as entertaining
as book OF fairy tales. 1t is illus
trated In such manner as to give
children a comprehensive knowl-
edge OF all parts of the globe, not
only in regard to shapes OF coun-
tries, directions, distances, etc, but
the work aims to present social COM
mercial and physical conditions as
well. IL is unlike other works OF the
kind in everything except maps, and
in that it has no superior.
The other two works refe rred to are
Wentworth's Elementary and Prac-
tical arithme tics. They bring the
intricate science Of numbers closely
within the grasp Of children, by
methods peculiarly their own. For
instances, fractions by methods OF
are made so simple that
instead OF becoming bugbear to the
child, they become an agreeable part
Of his work. Parents who take an in
terest In their children's progress in |
school, should look more closely TO the
Slnd of text books used by them.
iinn & Co.'s books are always good.
The Eugene Field Monument Com
nittee, Of Chicago have published a
edition of his masterpieces,
IN illustrated quarto with drawings
rom talented artist friends OF the
uthor, and thus graced with the
lbor Of love this posthumous volume.
'he title page is inscribed with the
anne Of the purchaser as contri-
utor to the monument fund. Price 81.
The January number OF the Delin-
ator is called the Winter Holiday
lumber, and its presentment OF cold
leather dress modes and millinery is ,
supplemented by the group OF hth-
graph, half-tone and oleograph
olored plates which are now a feat
re Of every issue. With the new
ear is begun feature of personal in
rest 10 women In the series of Z
Talks on Beauty" by DR.. Grace {
eckham-Murray, a recognized .au- r
lority on this subject. Mrs. Wither- /
'oon's January Tea-Table Chat, Mr.. n
lexis Flower Garden and the pages i
voted to Seasonable Cookery will A
be found entertaining, as will also nj
e usual departments Of knitting, ST
tting, lace-making, etc. A sub Sc
rlption to this sterling magazine for :.
year will oe present 20 be appre- n
tied.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-01-15

The January Midland Monthly OF
Des Moines win obtain 'the third in
stallment OF Col. John W. Emerson's 5
life OF Grant and describe the part
taken by the hero In the battles OF
Palo Alta and Reseoa De La Palma in
the war with Mexico. The Decem-
Der number has an original paper-in-
deed there are no papers that are not
original Ia this magazine-on the Nc
kinleys that are going to take the
white house for their residence after
the ath OF March next. They are
very "sweet-faeed" aud the sketch OF
OF their lives at home is readable. A
new hgure'in periodical literature is
a western girl, Miss Sue O'Bannon
Porter, OF RoSlyn, Wash. She eon-
Tale OF the Reservation, ''
aud her picture is one Of strlkingly
regular features, as her writing is
full o. fine yigor.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-01-15

"A Year In the Fields" by john
Burrows, beautifully illustrated. Is a
charming volume ot nature studies by
that great American naturalist. To
follow the author in the many by.
ways OF the woods and meadows must
prove a mental vacation 70 every
reader. To keep pace with him in his
original studies Is 70 imbibe the pure
ozone Of elevating thoughts aud
awaken new sympathies In, and ap-
probation FOR our rural surroundings.
THIS book Is especially interesting 70
and should lend its elevating
Influence 10 every family. HOnghtOn.
Mifilin a Co, Boston.
One OF tho most charming as well
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-01-15

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-01-15

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-01-15

One o. tho most charming as well
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-24
PEAof SsSBl IN SU5h FREEDOM IS df JE EE RA$S TF}H7y

NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-The World
will publish tomorrow. under the head
of 1.-The most important document on
the Cuban war; an autograph letter,
written to that paper by Salvatos Cis-
neros, president Of the provisional
government, and countersigned by
Maximo Gomez, the general-in-chief.
The letter was approved by the So
called cabinet Of the provisional govern
ment and bears the seal CT the infant
republic. 1t is as follows:
"At the request Of your correspondent, we
have the greatest pleasure in answering the
following question:
DO you believe that the war can be end
ed on the basis of independence on the pay
ment of an indemnity by Cuba to Spain, with
the United States as arbitratorS!
ION the bass of independence it will be
possible to enter into, negotiations These
should provide for the evacuation of the
island by the Spanish and for the future re-
latons between Spain and the new Cuban
republic. We believe there should also be
included an indemnity to be paid Spain, pro-
vided the amount Is reasonable. Th1s would
be honorable, practicable and good for all.
But, if DONE it should be done as soon as
possible. The indemnify should prevent the
further loss CT blood and OF money, and 1t
would save the economic resources of the
people who have sworn to the compete de-
structon of the island before they will sub
nit anew to the dominion Of Spain Each
vastation. Soon the producing capacity of
the country VIII be destroyed.
Cuba can pay less as time passes, lot only
because each moment she earns less hut it
will be increasingly difficult for her to fulfill
the stipulation and agreement she is now
able to make. The indemnity to Spain should
take the form of the acknowledgment and
guaranty by Cuba of a part of the debt al
ready contracted by Spain, or the payment OF
a sum in bonds or in money to Spain.
1--WE would not deem ii. inadvisable for the
n arhitratCrS nr
semi officially, the friends of both sides,
providing always that the island of Cuba
shall not sacrifice thereby her own sover-
eighty.
1--WE are yours in the greatest consideration
-Salyatos Cisneros, Y. B.
Maxine Gomez, Dagonal, Sancti Spiritus,
Jan. q. 1891
This letter, which is forwarded. by
Sylvester Scovel, the Worlds correspon-
dent, now imprisoned at Sancti Spiritus,
was, it Is stated, obtained exactly one
week before he was caught while try
ing to reach the sea coast. He writes:
'"The Cubans can afford to pay very
large amount, and I amin a position to
state that they will do@So. Cuba will
accept any peaceable means laid down
by the United States that will secure
their independence. Last year Gen.
Gomez authorized the statement that
in his opinion the Cubans would even
go as far as to allow the United States
to administer the finances of the island
until such time as any loan, secured
from, or in that country, should be re-
paid
Driven to Suicide.
HAVANA, Feb. PA political prisoner
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-24

scenes ever enacted at a state en-
campment of the G. A. R.
The afternoon had been spent in
rather dreary routine, and the discus
sion Of routine reports, when Comrade
Gephard, Of Duluth, rose and offered
a resolution of sympathy with Cuba.
The wording Of the resolution took the
old veterans by fire and carried them
off their feet.
The resolutions recited in the pre-
amble the cruelties which are being
practiced by the Spaniards in Cuba
upon the unfortunate citizens cf the
island; the preamble also touched upon
the utter disregard shown for the
rights of American citizens on the
island and demands that protection be
afforded them.
Sympathy is asked for the Cubans
and their cause, and support is urgent
ly solicited, both moral and financial.
The resolutions strongly denounce
the government and it's policy of su-
pine non-interference, and demand tina:
when Comrade William Mckinley
takes the oath of office and becomes the
president of the United States, that
he Immediately recognize Cuba as a
belligerent nation entitled to dipIo-
matte representation.
The resolutions further demand the
immediate increase of the navy and
the infantry and artillery divisions of
the army, as urgently recommended by
the secretary Of the navy and the head
OF the army, Gen. n. A. Miles
A half dozen men were on their feet
in a moment to talk on the resolution.
but all were strongly in favor of it,
There were some who objected to the
wording Of the document it being
claimed that it was too strong in it's
condemnation Of the administration,
ETC., etc, and an effort was made to
refer the resolutions to a committee
for amendment. But the old boys in
blue would not have it that way.
With an overwhelming vote they re
fused to refer the resolutions to any
committee whatever, and demanded
that the document be placed upon its
passage. The motion and the resou
tlons were adopted with a hearty cheer.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-24
TURKS IN THE
6HNEH FORTS.

ed as result of the cannonade. Saws
the Canea correspondent of the Times:
"The encouraging effect Of the bonn
bardment on the Turks is already Wis
ible. Both yesterday and today the
Turkish cannon were busily engaged
in firing on the Greek outposts at Pla-
tania and the Christians at Akrotiri
The fire of the Turks was not returned
through fear of incurring a repetition
of the bombardment
The insurgents, through the Greek
commodore, have addressed a formal
protest against the bombardment to
the foreign admirals, solemnly assert
ing that the Turks were the aggres-
sors in Sundays firings. The Chris
tians are now at the mercy Of the
Turks, since they do not dare to reply
to the fire for fear of being lombard
ed"
Todays special dispatches Indicate
little change in the Cretan situation.
The foreign squadrons are still practi-
cally blockading the island by prevent
ing any communication with the camp
Of Col. Vassos at Platania
1t is reported that the sultan has
ordered seventeen divisions of the
army modified for the purpose of en-
abling him, with the regulars, to put
100000 men in the field. These steps
are, however, only precautionary. The
sultan has had no idea of carrying
on an aggressive war On the CON
trary, it is evident that some scheme
of Cretan autonomy is under consider
alton. Probably the powers will ac-
cept this, but it is premature to say
that the sultan has given his formal
sanction. Much will depend upon the
attitude of Greece, but it is believed
the powers have agreed not to permit
Greece to annex Crete.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-24
PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL.
Full Report of the Epcampment's
First Days Work

AS early as 8 o'clock the members
OF the Seventeenth Annual Encamp-
ment, Department Of Minnesota, gath
cred at ConOver Music hall, shaking
hands and renewing acquaintance. The
early comers soon gathered in knots of
four or five, and the hum Of cOnversa-
tion was soon heard as the "OId Boys"
were fighting their battles over again,
enquiring after friends and their
families.
The committee on credentials, not
having concluded its labors yesterday,
was in session at the hall this morn
ing giving out badges and passing upon
the eligibility of the members who will
compose this encampment.
The outlook for a harmonious meet
ing, is gratifying. Everything points
favorably to that end, while the atten-
dance is not as large as that of last
year, it is flattering. Nearly every
officer is present, and as there reports
will show, the work of the past year
is commendable. Before the encamp-
nlent opened, Commander McCardy app
pointed Past Commander H. A. Castle,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-24

when that party embodied the aspirations and
spoke the purposes of the great masses Of the
American people. That party was born in
answer to the cry for a champion OF liberty
It's early words were words of comfort and
assurance to the oppressed. Its great deeds
by which it will hereafter live in history, were
above all things to hold dear the safety and
welfare of the American people as against
the rest of the world.
The silver Republicans cannot forget that
history. They cannot today follow those who
have usurped the domination Of that party
INTO shameless abandonment of American
interests and the tyranny Of alien money
system. They believe that the duty of the
hour demands that they maintain their iden-
tity and perfect their organization.
circumstances have sometimes in the past
thrust upon the undersigned RESPONSIBILITIES
on behalf of silver Republicans which, IN
the absence OF formal organization we have
1eit warranted in assuming. Recently, more
over, we have been receiving a vast number
OF anxious inquiries from various parts Of
the country upon the question of party pClicy
ana requesting US to give some definite di-
recuon thereto. These communications eX-
hlDlt a surprising and gratifying unanimity
IN sentiment and plan.
responding to those earnes. SuggestiOnS
and at the same time expressing our own
deliberate opinion we urge upon the silver
Republicans of the United States, and upon
all citizens OF whatsoever previous party
association who willing 10 cooperate with
us IN political action until the great mon
etary issue is settled and settled right that
immediate steps be taken to perfect organiza-
t1ons in the various states and territories to
the end that thereafter a national conyen-
tton may be held for the purpose of making
an authoritative pronouncement 20 the coun-
try and effecting a national organization.
AS socn as possible, each of the states and
territories should designate member Of the
provisional national committee of the silver
republican party, which committee will have
charge of the calling Of the national conven-
tlon and CT all matters preliminary thereto.
Meantime we have taken the liberty Of naming
Hon. Charles A. Towne, of Minnesota as
chairman Of said provisional national COM
mlttee, whose official address for The present
VIII be the city of Washington, and to whcm
all communications should be sent.
The provisional national committee is here
by called to meet in executive session at the
city OF chicago at place to be seasonably
announced by the chairman, on Tuesday, the
8th day of June, 1897.
Signed at the City of Washington, this 22d
day of February, 1897, the anniversary of
the birth of the First American" whose
life a sublime example of patriotism
and whose precept placing duty to country
above and beyond all party obligations, is q
deathless watchword of political liberty.
H. M. Teller,
Fred T. Dubois
Frank j. Cannon,
r. F. Pettigrew,
Lee Mantle,
John P. Jones, 5'
Charles A. Towne,
Charles S. Hartman.
John F. Shaffroth,
&C. E. Allen,
Edgar Wilson.