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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-22

What harrows the soul of Coy,
Lords fat stock show adjutant gen.
eral is that he can eat Christmas
dinner at but one end Of the llue this
this year. One turkey going to waste.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-22

Why sell city bonds at per cent
for 20 or 30 years, TO get big prem
lum now, when short time percent
bonds could be sold right here at home
at par? But In the latter case hold
ers Of warrants would not get six and
eight percent.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-22

GLOVES
A lady always appreciates new
styles ia gloves. We never had
a better assortment OF colors.
-----------.67c, S1.O0, s1.25 TO $500
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-22

The world owes no man a living, not
TO say fat Office for life, with about
two salaries, house rent free, perduis-
ties, carriages, shooting preserves and
ample leisure to travel and play ten
pins.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-22

Mr.. Geer wants not only to have a
backbone like railroad bar, but TO
have broom with stiff quality Of
bristles and use II on all politicians
now In ofilce. That's what the peJ-
pie want.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-22

Hang up the bachelors stocking,
Ye imps that fly by night;
And dance around IL mockIng
Its lean and empty plight.
For him no gladness bring ye-
The single, selfish soul;
In II no presents ding ye,
They'd all drop through the hole.
Exchange.
TT
The city OF Portland gets about Is
percent premium on 30 year 8 pei
cent city bonds, The JOURNAL be-
lIeves that this city and school dis
trict can get all the money needed
taken right here at home at 8 per cent
II there 10 assurance Of good business
management In city aud school affairs
We agree with Mr.. Catch; no more
bond sales In Wall street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-22

The Illihee club could do the hand
some thing by making this city, so
badly In need OF funds, a Christmas
present of about $4,000 retail liquor
licenses due. Besides II 10 able u
pay.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-22

II per cent bonds can be sold at 10
per cent premium, why can't we take
short time bonds here at home at par,
even at percent, instead Of paying
per cent on 100000 Hoating war
rants?
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-22

log Cabin Tafy. Nut and Chocolate Caramels
EW- Plain Mixed Candy, 3 lbs for 25c-W1
c. HUGHES, Prop.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-22

FUR BOAS
And Collarettes. Never sold
more than this season, still we
have good Xmas line TO choose
from.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-22

The county court has allowed Mr..
Bingham for collecting delinquent
taxes a first item Of sl96.5O "for legal
services" His job will extend over
several years unless intercepted by an
injunction, for when let US ever pray.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-22

We hope no one imagines that IL is
because IL is Mr.. Bingham that THE
JOURNAL objects to his collecting
delinquent taxes at l5 and 20 percent.
The JOURNAL would object II one OF
It's own stockholders did such a thing
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-11
Awful Condition of Cuban Re-
concentradoes Related by
Congressman King.
Entirely Covered Four Prov-
! inCeS and Found Horrors
Past Description.
People Generally Have Little
Faith in Autonomy but Fa-
Vor Annexation.

TAMPA, Fla, Jan. 10-After spend
ing several weeks making personal in
vestigation of the situation in Cuba,
Congressman King of Utah arrived
here during the evening. His tour Gov.
cred four provinces and was thorough.
Speaking of his trip he said:
II made it to learn just what condi-
tions were and found that no one has
ever half depicted the awful horrors Of
the reconcentradoes. These people,
naked and emaciated, are still dying
like sheep in the streets Of the towns
where they are huddled. To realize
just what this means one must see for
himself. found that the Spanish peo-
pie have evidently very little faith in
the new astronomical government, for
they are strongly in favor of annexa-
ton and want it at once. General
Blanco has not succeeded in his
Efforts to Alleviate the Suffering
for he has not had financial means to
carry it out. I have interviewed in
surgent leaders, Spanish officers and
Americans and have some definite idea
of what is going ON in that terribly
devastated island. I know positively
that General Lee is not going out with
General Blanco to see General Gomez"
AS Mr.. King saw General Lee Satur-
day he evidently speaks with authority.
Professor Herman Schoenfeld of Col
umbian university came ON the same
boat. He has been making investiga.
tions for the purpose of writing maya
zine articles for Germany and Austria.
He corroborated in the main Mr.. Kings
views, but thinks the war will con-
tinue a long time.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-11

ST. PAUL, Jan. l0.-County Attorney
Anderson has nolled two indictments
against William Dawson, Jr., one
charging him with making q false
entry in the books of the Bank of Min.
nesota, and the other charging him
with making false report to the pub.
lie examiner The cases were nolled
because Judge Willis ordered the trial
to proceed when the county attorney
stated that he was not ready for trial
and did not have his evidence ready.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-11
ANOTHER APPEAL FOR CUBA
Proclamation by Secretary Sherman Ask
ing Aid for Sufferers.

Proclamation by Secretary Sherman Ask
ing Aid for Sufferers.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10. Another off,
cial appeal for aid for starving Cubans
has been issued. 1t is supplementary
to the presidential proclamation of Dec.
"a last, and bears the signature Of Sec
retary Sherman. 1t announces the for.
nation of central Cuban relief COM
mittee.with headquarters at New York,
and urges earnest work in behalf Of the
suffering people, adding that Consul
General Lee at Havana will have the
cooperation of every effective agency
in the island in distributing the money
and supplies.
Announcement is also made that ar
ticles consigned to the consul general
will be admitted free of duty.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-11
is DOOMED TO DEFEAT.
Motion to Strike Out Appropriation fo,
Civil Service Commission.

Motion to Strike Out Appropriation for
Civil Service Commission.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.-The civil
service debate, which has been in prog.
ress in the house during the past week,
will be concluded in few days, when
the vote will be taken on a motion to
strike out the appropriation for the
maintenance of the commission. The
motion is foredoomed to defeat, so that
the present contributions to the litera-
ture of this vexed question will eventu.
ate in nothing. The debate has proven
that comparatively few of the enemies
of the system are willing to go to tho
length of voting for the repeal of the
law.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-11
Germany Wants Reciprocity.

NEW YORK, Jan. l0.-Germany has
indicated to the United States govern
nent her willingness to negotiate a
treaty of reciprocity, says Washing.
ton correspondent of The Herald. The
German government has taken the in.
itiative in proposing a conference Of
representatives of all the European
powers to secure the abolition Of
bounties on sugar and other products.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-11
STRIKE SANCTIONED
SPlNNERS AT LOWELL AND NEW BED.
FORD MAY GO OUT.
National Organization Gives Permission
and Votes Aid-Cut at Lowell Di-
rectly Affects Fifteen Thou
sand Operatives.

Boston, Jan. 10.-The mule spinners
of Lowell and New Bedford were given
permission to strike by the executive
committee of the mule spinners' union,
and an assessment of 25 cents per week
was levied on the members of the
union. The executive committee also
ordered the sum of $500 from the ma
tional funds to be placed at the disposal
of the strike committee. The meeting
was attended by every member of the
board and delegates representing every
mill center in New England were pres
ent. The cutdown in Lowell will take
effect on Jan. II and about $1,000 peo-
pie will be affected directly.
Want Operatives to Go South.
A special meeting of the executive
board of the state branch Of the Amer.
lean Federation of Labor was held here
for the purpose of discussing the situ-
alton of the cotton mill operatives in
this state and devising ways and means
to furnish employment for those who
will be thrown out of work by strikes
and lockouts. 1t was stated by rep
resentative that a number of Southern
capitalists were desirous Of building up
the cotton spinning industry OF the
South and that sufficient capital would
be forthcoming if the skilled laborer OF
the East would 60 there and work on
svstem of nrofit sharing
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-11
Redmond's Rousing Welcome.

New YORK, Jan. 10.-John E. Red.
mond, the Irish political leader, re.
ceived a rousing popular welcome in
the Broadway theater last night.
Every seat was occupied. MI. Bed.
mond spoke on the rebellion Of 1873
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-11
DEAD AND DOWN TIMBER.
Disposal Will BE Restricted to What Has
Already Been Damaged.

Already Been Damaged.
WASHINGTON, Jan. l0.-Commissioner
Hermann of the general land office has
addressed letter to the superintendent
of logging and dead and down timber
at the White Earth Indian agency in
Minnesota, notifying him to make pub.
lie the fact that the disposal of timber
under the law will be restricted SO far
as the ceded Indian lands are con.
cerned, to such timber as has hereto
fore become dead. The notice is neces.
sary because of information coming to
the land office that there is some dam
ger of designing persons killing, burn
ing, girdling or otherwise injuring
growing timber ON Chippewa lands.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-11
Panic in Havana Cathedral.

HAVANA, Jan. 10.-About 2 p. m.
while service was in progress in the
cathedral man named Ramon Wives
entered and fired several revolver shots.
Two bullets struck the image of ST..
Peter, destroying the chalice and a
hand. The shooting caused the great.
est alarm and the people dispersed
amid wild confusion.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-11
LIFE COMPANY NOT LIABLE.
Court Decides Harry Hayward's Victims
Death Not Accidental.

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 10. Miss Julia
Cling, twin sister of Catherine Cling,
the victim of Murderer Harry Hay
ward, has lost her suit against the
Travellers Accident Insurance com.
pany to recover the face OF an accident
policy on her sisters life. Judge Nc.
Gee he'd that the murder was not an
accident and that Miss Cling was not
killed in defending her own life,
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-11
Bismarck Is Well Again.

LONDON, Jan. l0.-A dispatch to The
Standard from Berlin says: Prince
Bismarck is comparatively well again.
Answering the inquiry of an old Italian
friend ne wrote: II am suffering from
pains in my joints but otherwise am
well.'
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-11
Novel Breach of Promise Suit.

DENVER, Jan. I0.-J. Fl. Gallagher, a
druggist of Sheldon, Ia, has filed suit
in the district court here against Mrs.
Andrew Sandbe, asking $4,000 for
alleged breach Of promise Of marriage.
The complaint states that he spent
$1,000 in en- tertaining during their
courtship, and lost $1,000 by neglect of
his business, having come to Colorado
to visit her.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-11
A CONFLICT is POSSIBLE.

Weyler Discusses Relations Between
Spain and the United States.
BARCELONA, Jan. 10.- is said here
that General Weyler has been sum-
moned to Madrid In the course of an
interview with newspaper representa-.
tive General Weyler has expressed his
belief in the possibility Of a conflict be.
tween Spain and the United States.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-11
Pa.utos Attack Maougha.

LoNpoN, Jan. 10. "A special dlspatch
from Cape Town says Lerethodi, the
paramount chief of Basutoland, has at
tackled Maougha with 1000 men. Mum.
bers are reported to have been Killed
and wounded ON both sides, several
villages have been sacked, the whole
country is in ferment, with all trad
ers leaving,
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-11
WHERE is CAPTAIN RAY?
Recent Alaskan Arrivals Have Seen or
Heard Nothing Of Him.

SEATTLE, Wash, Jan. lO.-Some ap.
prehension is felt at the non.arrival of
Captain Ray, U. S. A., who was sent
by the war department last summer to
inquire into the necessity of military
occupation of the Yukon territory in
Alaska. Captain Ray expected to
leave Fort Yukon as soon as the winter
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-11
I.aplanders for KIondike.

LONDON, Jan. l0.-A dispatch from
Copenhagen to The Daily Mail says: A
large expedition of Laplanders is about
to start for New York from Copen.
hagen, Christiania and Tromsoe to go
to the Klondike in sIedges with rein.
deer
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-11
THREE POWERS AGREE.
England, Russia and Japan Reach an
Understanding.

Understanding.
LONDON, Jan. lO-The Hong Kong
correspondent of The Times under date
of Jan. 6, says: "a high Russian off,
cial has left Pekin for Canton to dis
cuss certain matters with the viceroy,
who has been ordered to agree to his
demands" A dispatch TO The Daily
Mail from Hong Kong says it is re.
ported there that England, Japan and
Russia have arrived at an agreement
respecting Corea. The details OF the
agreement are not known to the corre-
srondent, but the dispatch says the
British feet is returning to Hong Kong.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-11
Contract For bacon.

VANCOUVER BARRACKS, Wash. Jan.
l0.-Captain d. L. Brainerd has
awarded to G. L. Frey of Seattle, the
contract for furnishing $4,000 pounds
OF bacon at $3.50 per 100 pounds, for
the Yukon relief,
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-11
h IL0PS REPORTED
!. !. senatorial Situation Is
Unchanged, With Both
sides Confident.
.,,onces Continue Day and
,,rht and the Doubtful
Get No Rest.
|,..r,er Charges of Bribery
AGAINST the Antis Made
by Hannaites.

COLUMBUS, w., JAM i0
=, situation has not changed during
a,v The conferences continue day
4 night and the doubtful members
r;ren no rest. But no such fops
me announced as those OF the pre-
-, two days in favor of Hanna. The
so,lers for the senator say they now
,.,e onouph votes; the Kurtz workers
\ they can spare another vote or two
N still defeat Hanna. But they in
n that they have lost all OF their
Arbtful men now and will stand to
4, last with at least s Republicans and
A 6 Democratic members against
npua 1t is also claimed by the op-
rGtion that while Senator Hanna s
hres have been charging on their
Ines that they have been
SUCCESSFULLY Attacking His Lines
nd have promises from members ON
stom the senator has been depending.
The Hanna men claim two accessions,
h they will not give any names as
|tg did those Of Representative Man.
sl Friday night and of Representative
Griffith Saturday night.
The opposition to Hanna has no bet
| iag yet in its favor. Bets for even
money on Hanna's election have re.
nned posted at the Neil House for
|hO days without takers, and there are
aher bets offered, among them being
N Of $500 by General Grosvenor ON
Hsnnas election. None of the bets
|n on the result of the first or any
|aAer ballot, but ali are offered on the
saal result.
Hannaites Charge bribery.
While there have been charges and
aunter.charges of bribery, there was
ensderable stir over the publication
alhe Cincinnati Commercial. Tribune
dan alleged attempt to bribe one of
Gmembers of the combine" who has
ksn trying to get to Senator Hanna.
~ interview was had in a room
Y a certain hotel in which a
|anOgrapher had been secreted who
G down every word of the inter.
new, an important part of which, it is
va was an offer of $1,000 cash. The
women who are accused of Offering
We orlbe are as well known in Ohio
Raacs as either the senior or the junior
s,asor' or the governor. One of them
Ius an important state office and the
aief has been an important off icial and
adsr in this city.
One OF the Democrats Ill.
representative W. G. Kramer of
.suuing county, one OF the 65 Demo-
\ sas, IS very sick at his rooms and his
rlaclans I. say he may not be able to be
I s'ia q week or more. His vote will
needed to defeat Hanna ON the
lug T. VI the opposition.
IN NM = understood that Governor Bush.
!. - ls aSS ueciined to stand for senator
= ''ner or both terms and that the
~ s,Seu' programme is for Kurtz for
s"a sSa. 'ae long and the short terms for
A. aa'Ol against Senator Hanna. While
Sua standard Democrats have all
,,s n.y. " ueen opposing this condition, the
4. A'er Democrats are the ones who
most trouble.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-11
wi oPPOSEO TO FUSION,
1--we Remarks by MIR. Bryan at q
Chicago BANQUET.

remarks by Mr.. Bryan at a
q Chicago Banquet.
s.lns' lAao' Jan. lO.-W. ]. Bryan, in
la,ps speech before the Bryan
hsSn.a r' a. the fremont House during a
sss,;S neld after the Auditorium
Vera s' ;r. made some remarks which
ion q wSsrpreted as showing his inten.
aucv - ~ Isl ~ nominated for the presi.
ps.idan..tVO ~ tVOo' In speaking of the next
II ma lai election Mr.. Bryan said:
|bvjn ,uis, De we may be strong enough
a.vsrtb"s,ia'u b"i'uout any outside help. But,
poeoHs.' prefer to win with the
YER RsnnsSmn "a one side and the Free Sill.
Aspublicans on the other 4"
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-11
'V'SHES ARE ACTIVE.

sng Their Forces Mt Metem.
CApo "eh and shendy.
time NJ, Jan 10. The dervishes con.
aeh ,ra a,ssing S,g their forces at Metem.
niles HI, onendy, between 80 and 80
aud tbsr" bow hhartoum and Omdurman,
an, w;,h ! great activity at Omdur.
Nw poin. .a forwarding Of supplies to
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-11
Brush's Home Burned.

INDIANAPOLIS. Jan. l0.-"Lombardy,'
the home of John T. Bruth, the base.
ball magnate, three miles east of this
city on Washington street, has been
gutted by fire. The house was OF
unique architecture, built of stone and
cost $4,000. The furniture and bric-a.
brac Were removed without damage.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-11

travelling became good and to reach
Washington by Feb. l. None of the
recent arrivals from Dawson City re.
port having seen or heard anything Of
Captain Ray. 1t is highly probable
that he is coming out by the way of
Copper river, as he is known to have
been impressed of the feasibility of the
route.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-11
SENT TO CHINESE WATERS

Flagship Duguay Trouin to Join the
French Squadron.
PARIS, Jan. l0.-The cruiser Duguay
Trouin, flagship of the French Pacific
squadron, has been ordered to Chinese
waters. The Duguay Trouin is Sec
ond class cruiser, iron and wooden hull,
of 3,593 tons displacement. Her arma.
ment consists of five 6.2.inch guns, five
6.inch, four S.inch quick firing and five
muzzle leaders.
Orders have been given to the Off
Gals at the French dock yards to hasten
the completion of the warships in hand.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-11
CREEKS TOO INDEPENDENT
Pass Acts In Opposition to Orders From
Washington.

MUsKoaEE, I. T., Jan. 10.-The
Creek council, in spite of the message
of Secretary Bliss, through Indian
Agent Window, warning them not to
do so, has passed an act appropriating
$40. 900 to be used in employing attor.
neys to fight the constitutionality Of
the act of congress giving the United
States courts full jurisdiction after
Jan. /. Agent Window has notified
Secretary Bliss by wire Of the action Of
the council.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-11
GIVING OUT SUPPLIES.
First Distribution Of American Coutribu
tions at Havana.

tions at Havana.
HAVANA, Jan. 10.-At the residence
of DIR. Villiosela, of the special COM
mittee appointed by Senior Bruzon,
governor of Havana, and Consul Gen.
eral Fitzhugh Lee, to superintend the
work, took place the first distribution
OF supplies received from the United
States consulate for the reconcentra.
does.
La Discussion refers in phrases of
profuse gratitude to this American
charity. Il published special supple.
ment, the proceeds of the sale of which
will be turned over to the relief fund.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-11
To Pledge Customs.

MADRID, Jan. 10.--The Gazette pub
fishes decree providing for the aug
mentation of the treasury bonds by
20O, 900, 600 pesetas, secured by the GUS
toms.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-11
WE'RE AFTER BIG GAME.
BlackmaiIers at Budapest Bled the King
of Servia.

BUDAPEST, Jan. l0.-A sensation has
been caused by the arrest OF Rosa
Benke, music hall singer, together
with several male accomplices, on the
charge Of blackmailing King Alexander
of Servia. 1t is reported that they also
tried to blackmail Prince Ferdinand OF
Bulgaria and ex.King Milan OF Servla
when here recently. The arrests were
made at the latter's instiga ton. Some
cnrious disclosures are expected.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-11
ESTERHAZY SURRENDERS,
Accused of the Authorship of Letters Re
fiecting on France and the Army.

hecting on France and the Army.
PARIS, Jan. 1O.-Comte Ferdinand
Walsin Esterhazy of the French army,
who is accused of the authorship of let.
ters published recently in Figaro re-
fiecting upon France and the army, has
surrendered at the Cherche- Midi prison
for trial by courtmartial ordered by
General Sausier, military governor of
Paris.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-11
Interest in Senate Proceedings
Centers In the Debate on
Annexation.
Opposition Say They Can De-
feat 1t and Will Not Delay
Discussion.
Appropriation for Civil Service
Commission Sure to Pass
the House.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.-Interest In
the senate proceedings for the week
centers in the promised debate Of the
treaty for the annexation of Hawaii
Senator Davis has given notice that
he will move an executive session oi
the senate for consideration of the
treaty each day until the treaty shall
be finally disposed Of Senator Petit
grew of the opposition will endeavor tc
secure open doors for the debate but
there is no likelihood that it will carry
The prevailing opinion is that the
debate will not be prolonged on the
treaty, but theories to the length OF
time vary all the way from week te
a month. The opposition assert that
they have no disposition
To Prolong the Discussion
owing to confidence in their ability
to defeat the treaty. They claim sc
votes in opposition and state that
among these there will be more than
one Republican.
1t may be accepted as true that if the
opponents of annexation become thor
oughly convinced that they can secure
the one-third vote necessary to accom-
plish that end they will allow the vote
to come without delay, reserving any
dilatory tactics to which they may be
disposed to resort for use in connection
with the consideration Of the joint reso
luton for annexation, which would
follow the defeat of the treaty. Thi.
resolution would require only a major
ity vote, and it is conceded on oil hands
that the annexationisss have the neces
sarY majority.