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The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
Claims Speed
Reduces Risk
From be- - York Times.l

From the New York Times.)
Sailors are not noted as logicians.
but even they must be pained by the
frequency with which certain lands
men financially interested in mari.
time Affairs repeat the wildly absurd
statement that the dangers OF ocean
travel are reduced by moving through
them az high speed. This assertion
was Invented ashore 10 meet the des.
perate need created by the issuance
there to steamship captains OF what
amount 10 orders not 10 slow down
while running through fog. and the
Circumstance that Il ignored not a
ie~ very obvious facts really couldn't
be helped. The public had 10 be
soothed somehow. and the only wav
To do Il was 10 push the obvious fact
aside and cover them up with the ir
relevant proposition that the faster a
ship Is run the shorter viii be the time
10 which anything unpleasant can
happen TO her. As the latest issue
Of The American shipbunder puts IL:
ships we're never run at such spesd
a. hey are now, and arguments In
favor Of faster ships are by no means
lacking They not only diminish the
period Of exposure TO such dangers as
there may be m trans. Atlantic vow.
ages. but from the superiority OF thei,
machinery, boilers and engines they
are better htted for overcoming ,hess
dangers Navigation on the Atlantic
Is nov carried on with a promptnes,
and regularity almost equal TO that oi
express trains, and the number Of ae
eidents In proportion to the numbe,
OF persons carried Is less than eve,
before. Fog Is one Of the Creates
dangers that the ship has 10 meet I'm
collisions al sea In fogs are hardl,
more numerous or fatal than ralv.,
accidents due 10 the same eauss
Most Of this Is true enough. and ~,
haven't the slightest inclluatlon 90 a.
ny that there are few places safer tha,
ocean steamers OF the higher grade
but they are safe in spite OF. not he
cause of. their speed, and especisl,,
not because their ''slow speed /,
fogs is what would have been calle,
very rapid speed few years aeo
sNiftness does not Increase the mum
Der Of possible collisions in a give,
iog bank. but IL does not decreas
them. snd Il certainly Increases IN
probability that they win happen an,
In even greater ratio increase IN
srayi'y o. their consequences Whel
they DO happen
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
Killed by a
Savage Sow

Stockton. Cal. Aug. 20-Cllntor
Curtiss. a large 1z-ycar-old boy. was
fatally injured By an enraged SOW al
bis fathers place east Of this city last
night The SOW had young pigs and
the boy tried 10 pet them. She aeW
At him and cut him with her tusks.
While the lad vas prostrated the SOW
ate The entire scalp from the top and
back Of his head The boys father
had a desperate night with the animal
before he could rescue his son. Fifty
stitches were required TO close the
wounds. The boy Is dying now.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20

N@uies fae calico wrappers, made
good. fast eolored prints. wen lined
sale price .... ..... .. aec
900 yards standard ealicoes. new
STYLES, sale price, yard .....S l,9c
Mems hop picking gloves. well made
and durable, sale price ......s Sc
Mems and boys straw hats. lOc
Ladies' s2.5o pedestrian skirts made
OF good wool covert cloth. fancy
stitched skirts, sale price. 81 90
chiidren's oevrralls, all sizes. sale nr,ce
SnAs ..'. ...... ....... 1Qc
mems blue strip-d overalls. best
made. regular price Csc. for thts
sale only .
~. '''''''''.....,.S S9e
Mems u black felt hats az
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
Makes Confession i
Court of Matthews
Murder
DOcia Nolan Planned n,
Murder and Davis, Nike
Nolan and WhiteIaw
Committed il

san Francisco. Aug. 20.-Jaek n
Wis the fourth Of the quartetts 4.
vas concerned in the robbery and !,
ssult Of Mrs. Matthews last N,,.,
made a complete confession IN ,,,,
this morning. He said Docia Nol,'
planned the affair and was the -.
leader: that Mike Nolan. Ben,,,
whitelaw and himself were an suF.,
In view Of the feet Of his eonfes.i..
Judge Cook gave him twenty years ,
San oueltin. The balance Of the r,,,
were sentenced last week.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
Hop Crop and
the Market

The Oregon hop crop continues in
/ splendid condition generally speaking.
and some of the more extensive grow.
ers claim that their crops are the best
for this tine Of the year they have
ever raised. ?. ". Durbin came in
from his yard today. and he speaks in
glowing terms Of his crop. saying II
is the best he he's ever grown.
] In some few Of the yards a new pest
Is appearing and Il IS worrying tho
growers afflicted by Il not a little. Il
is the rcd spider. a well.known hop
pest in England. but not generally
known here in the past. Il did an.
pear In q few yards two years ago.
but at that time did no damage This
new enemy Of the hops Is showing Il;
self In some Of the yards. and was
this mornlag observed in some Of the
yards across the river from Salem.
where Il appeared few days ago. and
seems to be spreading rapidly. In
appearance IL resembles brick dust
and covers the leaves and vines. de.
stroying them IN time. In England
this pest Is considered the worst 10 be
contended with by the growers and
II frequently destroys the entire crop
where no steps arc taken to stop the
raVages. Sulphur fumes are employed
ed to kill the red spider by III, En-.
siish growers and this Is considered
he best remedy. II Is not thought
that the spider will do much damage
here this year. but growers are TAX.
ing prompt measures TO night the pest
vigorously in case II should threaten
this seasons crop.
The waterville. n. Y. Times OF
last Friday says Of tie condition of
the hops in that section:
"A good deal OF anxiety has been
felt regarding lice In the yards for the
last two weeks. Some yards. chiefly
on the lowlands. are badly afflicted
but the weather for the past few days
has not been favorable for their
spreading-in fact. IL is believed they
are disappearing. With more good
weather II 10 thought lice will disap.
pear withou- much further damage
Thos- Hughes cold nine bales at 20 |
cents the other day. The market for
1902 hops stands at lsG G2Oc.
Trib for sale at the Palace Phar. |
macy.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
HIGH
TONED
BURGLAR
Lived on Top Floors
and Robbed ali Be-
low Him
Being Captured He COHfeSses
TO a Score Of ROhberieS
Netting Him Twenty
Thousand

NsE. YORK AsE- o'.-Brooks. alas
Ro15-soz TIE Eeutlezaz bzrg,sr. Eho
vas shoc @ a ruof last EiEht today
co-feesss % q score q robbe-ies- nst-
ting hin Selelo. His method vas
% re-t q ron On the top hooT q a
fash5ozab,e place. Io-er himself By
a rope ard rob the o,her tenants. melt
he Ioos down ard sell !; to the Uaitsd
States nfut
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
A Texas Bank
Shuts Its Doors

Washington. Aug. 29.-The, comp
troIer q the eurrency today announc-
"a the closing Of the Citizens Nation.
Al bank of Bezumont. Texas. It's es-
tnzted losses are $4,000. and
doubtful items Of nearly $4,000. The
failure Is due 20 large loans made 10
Us president.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20

Ihai On neHt sunday. July 10th, and
even sunday khereafter untll the
s'oae 81 the surmer season. that the
Corvallis q aaGfsrn railroad will plee
enc q their popalar SUNDAY excur.
.iens 20 Newport and return. leaeiaa
AibenI a a M corvallls A T.8O
ano phiiomath a 1se8.
Fere for the round trip from these
pcints $50. points Nest the usual
osnaaJ r1tea Three-day o. season
ileesl. aoed q return eunday nlohf
|" see'fod EDWIN sToNE,
Manager.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20

The Tenth annual meeting Of a.
New York State Bankers asosclat,,
viii meet at Saratoga. in septemh,,
Il is expected to inaugurate a mon.
msnt in favor Of taking the mous
order business entirely out Of -
hands OF the government and the
press companies and turn Il owe,
the banks.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
WORSE
THAN
MOB LAW
British Force Murder
700 Blacks at one
Time
Employ Other Blacks 10 AS
sist Them in the Butch
cry, Sultan Of ,SOkaf9
Killed

Louton. Aug 2o.-An oScial dis
pz-ch this morning announced that a
British force Of I've hundred black and
thirty whites. attacked Burr in north.
EN- Nigeria. July q. and destroyed
the town The e1cmy lost seven hun.
dred 'tillsd. with two officers and 50
wounded. Among the enemy killed
were the former sultan Of Sokoto and
his E-zH
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
BANK
CLERK A
BURGLAR
He Holds up Seattle
Lodging House with
a Pistol
Is FTighfeued Away Before
SecHriBg Plun1er bHt 4
few A0me1ts Later
is sCsrtHTed

ss1-is Wart A-E s'-Hzrry
n-E5sz- q rls-k q ne WEshi-r1o-
Nz-ccal .a-E. uEs arrested for bzrE
az E1Er zEtL He led - the s1-
1-lz1 l,'.Et-E hczBe. 1rfus hzif so1e1
sh1cE. ~ vas frigNts-s't awzy before
rs-r-g a-Ftzt-E and Eas ca1ght Il
-ks E-reer a ~ ziz1tss later
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
Still FOOling
with the Canal

WashirEr0-. Aug 11.-Assis-su-
Secretary C STATE A8se has received
a czbisErzm from Minister Bsupre a.
Bosota. dated the 18th. which says
eEor1s are being made % secure fur
her consideration q TIE canal treaty
b. q Compromise.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20

"sn,sd-Pozition a. once Girl or
cashier BY young lady OF pleasing
appearance. Address Il. l.. Journal
once, S20.8ts
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20

c. Endieott Allen. a Harvard stu.
dent, fell into a condition OF coma and
slept AZ days He came out OF the
s'upor a month ago. but has since be.
come insane.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
War Has Been Declared on
DEAD BEATS

II yoo don't pay your just debts.
your name viii appear on The BuI
letin a. a Dead Beat
Eyery merchant should secure one
We can iHtsres, you Il you are in need
OF collectors service. Remember
yOu take no ohAhess-we risk all
Lean more Of cur system BY calling
At 27Ss Commercial street. or phone
Main soi and our representative will
call
VAN AtsTIHE, GORDON a CO.
A R. MORGAN 4 co. Managers
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
Hay Scales

Ftrst-class hay scales now in opsn
ton at the Electric Store. on F,e
State street Always ready for bud
ness. A. 8. EPPLEY. Prop
7-i&d
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
NzzlG4GOhSINRE Nzzl4
EEOEAES BARGAIN HOUSE &.
Great Underpricing Sale sSs sss Mssassaa XssG.ssa

you want to buy dry goods cheap do YOU think Is the
20 ouy tnem We know Of no better in Salem than the
aeo store the 10 ,OoLor
% % I which viii show you that are away behind in
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
NEW TODAY

o.. ,. y. Brs~sF, physician and sur.
oeoh Once Gray block. Once
phene Ne. o.. Resldsnce phone No.
i12f
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20

l'Se fancy eolored outing flannel
new styles, sale price .......'~
zoe lace curtains. sale price. $50
zoe double blankets sale price. '4se
II soiled shirt waist, sale price. ,zSe
Ladies' 81 mercerized black under
skirts splendid material. price .4se
81 cape, lace collars. sale price. 4se
Soe neck ribbons. all silk. 3 Is inches
Wide sale price. yard. .,.......'.se
Ladies' l5c Swiss ribbed vests. &c
Mems Sse summer underwear. .2Se
Ladies Zoe shell hack combs. sc
80 white silk shirt waists .... SS4o
Soe wool dress goods, 40 inches wide
sale price, yard ,........,...-- -o'
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
Old Works Still Valued.

A great deal of talk has been occa-
stoned in the English papers recently
over the supposed great decline in the
value of the Gilbert and Sullivan oper-
ettas, financially considered Sanction
was sought in London court to reduce
the capital stock of the Savoy Theater.
the place where most of the Gilbert and
Sullivan operettas were first produced
The main reason for asking to have
such reduction was the depreciation in
the value Of the acting rights OF several
of them. The rights were sold to the
present company by the late O'Oyly
Carte In 1897 for e45.000. Four years
later the same rights brought only
e7,700. W. S. Gilbert, however. has
written a note in regard to this that
puts a different light on it, saying
that when the company was formed
years to run, and that as all rights IN
them revert to Sir Arthur Sullivan S
representative and Mr.. Gilbert himself
in 1905 the apparent depreciation Of the
values, In view of this short time. is.
as he puts it, considerably less than
might have been expected" Then Mrs.
D'OyIy Carte wrote giving other facts
that went to show that the depreciation
was in reality only about 925.0O0. "a
moderate amount" she thinks, over a
period of years when dealing with as
sets of so temporary a nature"
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
Nordica,s Latest Triumph.

The fact that the greatest living Wag-
merriam soprano was born in this eoun-
try is something for America to be
proud Of Nine Lillian Nordica has
achieved that proud distinction. A dis
patch from Munich reports her enor-
nous success there as Brunnhilde in The
Nibelung festival performances. She
accomplished the almost unprecedented
feat of singing the three Brunnhildes
of the ''walkure. 'Siegfried." and
"Gotterdammerung'' on three eonsecu-
tive days. with unimpaired vocal pow
eTs- The receipts we're the largest ever
taken at the Prince Regent Theater. in
the meantime the Munich journals Con
tanning accounts of the American So
prano's Isolde ton August 15) have come
to hand and bear testimony 10 her fli-
umph. II is rather bitter dose for the
German critics to acknowledge the s;-
premacy OF an American; so some OF
them strongly emphasize the opinion
that as an actress. at any rate. she Ices
not equal some of her German rivals or
predecessors. One writer tries to IN
sinuate superciliously that it was chiefly
American and English tourists VINO
crowed the house and gave Nine. Nor
dica an ovation.
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
INSURANCE INTERESTS
STRONGLY TO FORE
Put R. A. McCurdy Into a Con-
sentative Railroad Board.

NEW YORK. Sept. 19-At a meeting
OF the board of directors Of the New
York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
today, Richard A. McCurdy was elected
director to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of Joseph Park Charles s.
Mellen, president Of the Northern Pacific
Railroad, was elected a director to hIl
the vacancy caused by the death of Car
los French.
1t was expected that President Hall
would hand in his resignation at today's
meeting. and that Mr.. Mellen would be
elected to fill the vacancy. After the
meeting, however, IL was said by the d.
reetOrs that no resignation had been
handed in.
The election of Richard A. McCurdy
II is believed here, is due TO his being
president Of the Mutual Life Insurance
Company of New York. which owns $780,
600 of the stock Of the New York. New
Haven and Hartford Railroad. The COM
pGpy desired recognition on the board
4. is said, because OF it's heavy holdings.
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
Contrast of Two Artists.

Never were there two men more un-
like in their works than the gay, sen
suOus Johann Strauss and the austere
Johannes Brahms. Yet the two were,
as is well known. intimate friends. and
Brahms would have cordially agreed
with those who declared Johann
Strauss a greater genius than Richard
Strauss Some details furnished in an
interesting article by Boughton- Wildly
indicate that the contrast noticeable be-
tween the compositions of Brahms and
the Waltz King also existed In their
lives. Strauss lived in a fine mansion
built for himself. wrote at an elegant
desk by electric light. was always sur
rounded by jovial friends. and died in
bed of ebony. inlaid with mother-of-
pearl Brahms occupied few rooms
In a cherries house. wrote at a stand
ing desk worth about 30 cents. used
candles to the end OF his life. cared lit-
tie for boon companions. and died in a
common wooden bed.
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
colonne to Conduct.

Edouard Colonne. of Paris. will be the
conductor OF the first Philharmonic con-
cert, in New York on November Is. The
soloists will be either Fraulein Aus der
Ohe or Jacques Thibaud. The latter will
give his first recital at Carnegie Hall on
the afternoon OF November IT. He has
been engaged TO play at several of the
symphony concerts conducted by Henry
J. Wood In London before sailing for
America on October II. Mr.. Wood will
be one of the conductors OF the Philhar-
monte Society during the coming season.
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
Mr.. Johnson at Lafayette.

Victor Johnson is again in the direc-
tors chair at the Lafayette Theater,
and his return is a matter OF keen
pleasure to his friends. During the past
SINNER Mr.. Johnson was leader OF the
orchestra at the Stockton Hotel. Cape
May. and his succress with the organ
ization was a matter of much favorable
comment. The orchestra included some
Washington players and is said TO have
been the finest the Stockton has ever
had. Popular and classic selections hg-
ured on the progrom. Mr.. Johnson's
new march. THE stockton" became the
most popular musical number at the
seashore. Mrs. Johnson. who accom-
panied her husband to Cape May. has
also returned to Washington.
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
FOUR MINE ACCIDENTS
OCCUR IN 40 HOURS

HAZLETON, Pa. Sept. 1.-two Ty-
roleans. whose names are withheld by
killed in the Laurel Hill mine OF the
Lehigh Valley Coal Company last night
The bodies. which we're mangled beyond
all semblanee of humanity. were found
by workmen this morning It is sup
posed the cap OF a blast failed to ex-
plode. When the remains were collect
ed in boxes and brought to the surface
the other workmen became superstitious
and refused to enter the mine. The col
liery was idle today. This was the
fourth fatal mine accident In this vi
cinity within forty eight hours
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
GERMAN CRUISER FIRES
SALUTES AT BOSTON

BOSTON. Sept. 1e.-The German
cruiser Gazelle arrived at the navy yard
this forenoon. She fired a national
salute OF twenty-one guns. and rear
admiral salute of thirteen guns. which
were answered by the same salute from
the navy yard.
The Gazelle is commanded by Coun.
Graf Won Einola. and the usual cour-
tesies were extended by eRar Admiral
Johnson, who was visited by the count.
The cruiser will remain in port several
days.
AS sign of good will toward America.
the Kaiser has ordered two other
cruisers now en- route to Cuba to touch
at points in the United States before
making for their destination. The Pan
Their Will visit Hampton Roads. and the
Fake Will stop at Tampa.
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
MALIGNANT FEVERS
RAVAGING DAIQUIRl
Bubonc Plague at San Francisco, Yellow Jack or
Mexican Border, and Death Everywhere.

Malarial fever in a dangerous and
pernicious form exists at Daiquiri, Cuba.
according to the report Of the Public
Health and Marine Hospital Service. Is
sued yesterday. In some measure. the
report bears out the unofficial state
ments that have been circulated re-
garding the disease.
Acting Assistant Surgeon Wilson, at
Santiago. under date of September 5.
describes the malady in detail 1t at
tacks persons who have suffered several
attacks of intermittent malarial fever
1t is accompanied by vomiting, the body
of the patient turns yellow. and cases
not treated the first twelve hours are
always fatal. The disease is reported on
the increase among the natives and all
classes of residents. Already there
have been number of deaths.
The report shows San Francisco is net
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
Concerts at Chase's.

Several weeks ago the announcement
was made in The Times that future con-
certs by the Choral Society would he
given In one OF the local theaters.
Chase's Theater has been selected as
the most desirable concert hall, and
three recitals are 10 be given there.
The dates will be Sunday evenings. Pc
cember "a. March 1S. and April "a.
Reginald DeKoven will conduct the
Christmas performance. The Messiah. .
and the Washington symphony Orchestra
will assist the society. 1t is expected
that Horatio Parker Will conduct his
own oratorio, "Hora Novissima.' in
March. and Josef Kaspar, the regular
conductor, will WELD the baton at the
Choral's last concert.
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
New English Symphony.

A symphony by young English COM
poser. Cyril Scott. has recently been per-
formed by Henry J. Wood at Queens
Hall. London. that has attracted atten-
ton from the London critics. The com
poEer's purpose was 20 secure a con-
tinuous flow. without a cadence, from be-
ginning 10 end Of a movement" in other
words. apparently, he has tried 20 write
a symphony based on the endless mel
ody' that Wagner employed is his lyric
dramas. The London Times" points
out the difficulty OF attaining success In
such procedure-the difficulty being not
the mere technical task Of avoiding the
cadence. but that Of making the avoid
ance necessary" The absence OF rhyme
in poetry and OF cadence In music must
bs made to seem positive beauty. Be-
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
Mr.. Todd Resumes Glasses.

William Edward Todd. jr.. has re-
sumcd his classes in mandolin and
guitar The announcement VIII be re-
ceived with interest by Mr.. Todd's
friends and former pupils. 1t is prom
ised that the Columbia Mandolin Or
chestra will be reorganizeed and take
its place among local musical institu-
lions. The orchestra was a feature of
the season here for two years. and is
accredited with some OF the most inter
esting and successful entertainments
Washington has ever known. Mr.. Todd
will again be the director.
The Washington times., 1903-09-20

yet rid OF the bubonic plague. Two
deaths in August are now bacteriologi-
cally confirmed as plague. A new case
Of plague in September and death
therefrom is reported. case OF yell
low fever is reported from a vessel ar
irving at that port
Yellow fever is officially reported at
Monterey, Mexico. and also at Nueyo
Laredo. Mexico. Great precautions against
this disease are being taken along the
Texas border. Acting Assistant Sur
geon Hamilton. at Laredo. under orders
from Surgeon General Wyman. is CO.
operating with the state health au-
thorities. Tentage and camp equipage
for 100 people have been ordered sent
to Laredo by Surgeon General Wyman-
Two deaths from plague are reported
from the Hawaiian Islands, and cholera.
plague. and smallpox continue at
Manila
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
Mascagni's New Opera.

A Roman correspondent informs the
"Berliner Tageblatt" concerning Mas
cagnis new opera Marie Antoinette."
that IT viii be composed of seven tab
leaus representing Vienna with Maria
Theresa. Versailles. the arrest in Var
ennes. Marie AntOinette before the con-
yention. the Imprisonment. the revolu-
tionary tribunal. and, finally. the execu-
ton. Mascagni Is said to be working
on this composition to the exclusion OF
the other three operas he has under way.
and the publisher Ricordi has already
secured the rights TO IT.
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
KILLED ON THE RAIL
BY LACK OF CAUTION

PATERSON. n. J.. Sept. 1e.-Edward
Tomas. aged sixty-fve. of Straights. was
killed instantly this morning by a spe-
eial train on the Erie Railroad at the
River Street crossing. His death was
due TO ignorance of a special train pass
ing at that hour
William Harwood. aged eleven. son Of
Peter Harwood, of Nelson's. was killed
instantly on the Lackawanna Railroad
this morning He was taking short cut
to his home. short distance away.
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
PHYSICIAN OF ABILITY
AND AVORDUPOIS DEAD

FISHKILL LANDING, N Y, Sept. 10.
DR.. Egbert Guernsey. the eminent ply
stefan, editor of he Medical Times
died at 1886 p. m. today. at his summer
home here. He was born in Litchheld.
Conn. in 1923.
DR.. Guernsey weighed 375 pounds and
had been reclining In an arm chair since
his Illness began last Monday. He died
Of bronchial pneumonia
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
NATURALIZED CUBANS
ASK SQUIERS' HELP

HAVANA. Sept 19--Several native
born and naturalized Americans who
fought for Cuban independence against
SpaiL- have been excluded from the army
Tolls by the Congressional committee.
Thev have applied to American Minister
SqGiers, asking him TO use his efforts in
their behalf by filing reclamations.