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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-01
Before Conflict Ends Brown Men
are Reinforced. Making Rout
Complete and Crushing.
MANY OFFICERS AMONG SLAIN
sharpsho0ters DO Deadly Work
-Czar's Soldiers Although
Strongly Fortified Fail TO
stand Their Ground.

Kaupang Tia. Manohurla. April 80.
- a. m.--The first battle Of the war
is persistenly reported TO have occurred
on the Yalp river. Sixteen thousand
Japanese attacked 10000 Russians.
who were strongly fortified. II is
rumored this morning that the Jap.
aneae were reinforced. and that the
battle continues. The japanese sharp
shooters killed many Russian officers,
whose uniforms were conspicuous
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-01
Train Rsa,. Records.

London. April 3o.--A train on the
Great western railroad clipped all rec
ords for the conveyance Of American
mail between Plymouth and London.
covering 247 miles in 2s7 minutes.
The last lIs miles was made in 30
minutes.
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News Reaches London.

London, May 1.-The observer says
that II understands that the Japanese
legation here has received a long dis
patch confirming the reports OF fight
Ing on the Yalu river. but the contents
Of the dispatch are not now available.
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r... No. Satisfactory.

Washington, April 3o,-Professor A.
C. Bell today gave an exhibition Of the
Tetrahedral kite. which he believes Is
the secret OF aerial navigation. The
wind was so uncertain that the tests
were not regarded az satisfactory,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-01

Worlds Fair Grounds, st. Louis,
April 3O.--Notwithstandln the pre-
diction Of the government forecaster,
who prophesied rain for the latter part
OF the day and lowering skies for the
morning, Sc. Louis put forth her best
and bravest effort today In honor OF
the opening Of her great exposition.
The morning, at least was bright
The crowd was fully as large as that
which filed the grounds one year ago
when the exposition buildings were
dedicated.
Promptly at the hour set the officers
and directors OF the exposition. the
members OF the national commission
and the board OF lady managers were
gathered at the administration build
Ing where. as rapidly as possible, they
were formed into procession and
moved to the plaza OF st. Louis. where
the formal exercises were conducted.
At the head OF the column was de-
tachment of guards. Then came the
Scouts band. followed by the Philip
pine scouts. an imposing body of men
who marched well. Behind them, and
leading the officers and directors Of
the exposition. came Sousa's band.
Following the officers and managers
last Of all were the lady managers. As
the column from the administration
building entered the plaza a long line
formed of representative foreigners.
This column was also headed by a de-
tachment of the Jefferson guards. fol-
lowed by band. At the head Of the
line Immediately behind the music
were the representatives Of foreign ma
tions. marching in the order OF pre-
sentatIon of credentials to the expo
sition.
Following these came representa-
tives of governments having ministers
accorded to the United States govern
ment. and then a great number of
other representatives OF foreign gov
ernments and colonies, also In the
same order. This column presented by
far the gayest appearance Of the day.
for the foreigners made great dis
play OF gold lace and glittering orna-
ments, In great contrast to the dark
frocks which were so prominent among
the officers and dignitaries of the ex-
position. Then came third column
formed of representatives of the state
and territorial governments of the
union.
At the base Of the Louisiana monu-
ment q small stand had been erected
for the speakers and seats provided
for the listeners. The assemblage was
called to order without delay by Pres
ldens D. r. Francis Of the exposition.
who requested the multitude to rise.
while Rev. Frank M. Gunsaulus Of
delivered an eloquent invoca-
tlon. concluding with the Lords
prayer, in which the audience joined.
President Francis, as chief executive
If the exposition, delivered the follow
ing address:
"This universal exposition was con-
,eived in sense OF obligation on the
part os the peopel Of the Louisiana
purchase to give expressions to their
gratitude for the lnnumerable blessings
hat have flowed from century Of
in the American union to
their appreciation of the
benefits Of living In land
whose climate and soil and resources
ire unsurpassed. and Of having their
ots cast in an age when liberty and en-
ightenment are established on founda-
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Payne Back 10 Work.
washington, April ;sO.-POstmastw
General Payne returned to his deMIk
at the postofice department today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-15
PRESIDENTIAL YEAR PRosprR
ITY.

In the forecasts Of The commercial
conditions OF the new year the fact
that a presidential election is COMING
IN causes a deep note OF forebodine
It Is a fact that II Is taken SERIOUSLY
INTO all the calculations.
We seem 10 have accepted ii as set.
tied that a presidential election nee.
'as"rlly Involves business dullness
And this acceptance makes m, duu.
ness certainty, whether there is any
reason Tor Ii or not
When the business body OF the conn
'ry looks for hard times "a always ands
Them by providing for business ann
ness We cause IL.
As matter OF simple fact there il
no reason why business should no ann
'his year because Il Is a presidential
year any more than il should be dun
because Il Is leap year
There are no political issues what,
ever before the country al this time
that Involve financial or eeonomic,l
disturbance.
no ehanses of policy are proposed
oy e''her party that could alter The
basis OF business.
The currency question Is aceent,,
- settled for the present, and the
treasury ana the banks were never
stronger
The taTln, which so yitally asoo,s !
manifold Interests Is not being ais |
urbed. N''
no issue Is proposed ON any hand |
hat could alarm business.
"ha'eVer occurs In other sections
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-15
VII oRArE ON oRAroRY.

The editor Of this paper has been
Invited to address the faculty and
students Of the State University on
.oratory.
The question, what iC oratory. and
what Is the proper function Of the or.
ator, is one Of the most important ones
connected with education.
Oratory is an important mediator
between the government and the peo,
pie and the question arises. why are
there not more good orators?
The answer Is probably found In the
too-oft repeated excuse that this Is n
busy age, and no one pays partlcu.
lar attention TO the matter.
Young men no longer read the
speeches OF the great orators like
Demosthenes, Cicero, or even our own
immortal Webster
The impassioned oratory OF the,
early Christian fathers is a sealed
book TO the generations Of this siren.
nous and materialistic age.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-15
THE SAUNDERS MURDER.

The county court Of Marion county
and the district attorneys Office have
done their duty in the matter Of offer
ing a reward for the discovery Of the
murder Of Mr. Saunders, at Butteville
It will be recalled that the coroner's
jury found that there had been a mur.
der committed by some person or per.
sons unknown.
The sheriff of Marion county made
an investigation, and found. as his
opinion, that the man had committed
suicide.
A number Of facts Rave come out
in the neighborhood Of Buttevile that
lead TO the inevitable conclusion that
crime was committed.
The court and the district attorney
have done their full duty in the mat.
ter and the reward will stimulate to
detection of the guilty party or par.
ties.
1t iS to be hoped, for the good name
OF the county, and Of that community,
that the criminals will be unearthed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-15
TIE HOWL oE rHs HowLER.

Some sneering hypocritlcal rubber
neck has a howl in the morning paper
objecting TO Salem being called
Greater Salem.
He sneeringly refers to the fact that
at the last city election only 1900
votes were cast, and gloats over the
indication that Salem is mo great
shucks after ALL"
He insinuates that. while there was
some excuse to refer to this city as
Greater Salem before the suburbs
we're added there is certainly none
now"
This anonymous mudsllnger was
probably added 10 the city and there
Is some truth In what he says. But the
city could never have been enlarged
without taking in some unspeallablo
elements.
II this howl OF the calamity howler
could be unmasked Il would probably
be found that he Is either salary
drawer or some person who cannot
be connected with public matters sat.
lsfactorlly, without connection direct
with the public crib.
There were two legitimate reasons
for the small vote cast at the city
election that are well understood by
all But for the iackasstlcal reglstra.
tion law Greater Salem would cast
nearly 5000 votes for president next
fall.
Many former citizens and Demo
Gratis refused TO vote at all at the re.
cent city election, because this class
OF howlers had gotten into entire con
troll OF the Citizens movement. These
Intelligent voters dld n1t want 70 play
the game OF the grasplng, unregener.
ate hckers who had kept Salem sur
rounded by Chinese wall for forty
years.
Hundreds Of voters who reside at
salem are holding timber claims and
homesteads In other parts OF the state.
and have lost their legal right to vote
at Salem
The iniquitous polltax property
qualification shut out hundreds OF yot.
ers' over all these bllghtIng mau
enees the perpetual howlers probably
rejoice. They probably would re-.
lolee II no one was permitted to vote |
out man who pays taxes on ten
thousand dollars But. thank God.
.he people in an ordinarily intelligent
community are not an built that way |
ma Salem belong In that class.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-15
THE BATTLE FOR GREATER sA
LEM


The first step for the building OF
Greater Salem along more modern
and progressive lines was won when
the new city charter was secured.
Under that charetr a park board a
board Of health and a plumbing board
was created.
The next step was the election Of 2
progressive mayor and council, who
were, at least, afflrmatively and to the
full extent Of the city's limited abili
ties. in favor Of progress.
The next great step will be won
when at least one street is permanent
ly improved with brick or asphalt, or
macadam or block pavement.
When that is done right, and done
honestly this city will wonder why It
stuck in the mud as long as it did,
and allowed so many years of golden
opportunities to slip by.
All progressive citizens should unite
to secure at least one permanent
street pavement for Salem this com.
ing year. The mossback may be ex.
pected to oppose this secretly and
publicly But the present city admins.
tration owes that much TO the people
to start the ball rolling on at least
one permanent Improvement.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-15
At THE DOOR.

3 thought myself. indeed. secure.
50 fast the door. 20 firm the lock
Eat. lol be toddllng comes 10 lure
Ny parent car with tlmorous knock
My heart were stone could Il with
stand
The sweetness Of my baby's plea
That tlmorous. baby knocking and
Please let me in-lts only me"
J threw aside tho unfinished book.
Regardless Of lts tempting charms.
And opening vide the door. ! took
Ny laughing darling In my arms.
Who knows but In Eternity.
/ like a truant child, shall walt
The glorics OF a life to be.
Beyond the heavenly fathers gate.
And viii that heavenly father heed
The truant's duplicating cry.
As At the outer door plead.
'Tis |, o Fathorl only ~"
Eugene Field.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-15
THE TRICKY BRAIN CELL.
What Happens When We Know a
Name Which Escapes us.

What Happens When We Know ,
Name Which Escapes Us.
The anatomy OF the nervous svstem
and consequently its physiology. was
regarded In the past as very simple
.Cayal showed that the specific brain
'eIl Is an Independent unit provided
WIN multiple processes, by means of
winch It is capable Of acting nor
through one nerve alone, but several
rms independent brain unit or cell is
'ailed neuron, A simple illustration
OF now the neuron works is furnished
oy our not infrequent hunt for a name
or an Idea which We know we possess
We feel that the name is there but we
cannot recall it We get various names
near IT, beginning even with the same
letter or the same vowel sound vot
oHly after minutes or even hours docs
1t actually occur to us.
What is supposed to happen is that
'he particular cell OF intellection
which We are using throws out Inc
process among the cells Of memory for
names, and though this prooos.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-15
Climatic Cures.

The influence Of climatic condition,
In the cure OF consumption is yory
much overdrawn. The poor patient
and the rich patient, too. can do much
better at home by proper attention 10
food digestion, and a regular course
OF German Syrup, Free expectoratiop
IN me morning is made certain nv
"erman Syrup, so Is a good nights
rest and the absence OF that weak.
ehihs cough and debilitating night
sweat Restless nights and the ak
naustion due to coughing. the great.
es' danger and dread OF the consumn
i've can be prevented or stopped by
taking German Syrup literally and
regularly Should you be able 10 on
TO a warmer cline you will and that
o. the thousands OF eonsumptives
mere the few who are benefited ana
regain strength are those who use
iermAn Syrup, Trial bottle. Csc; rec.
i'AF size 7Se. Al all druggists Al
Dr. stones drug stores.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-15

palgn Is being carried on to place q
few good pictures in each school.
without a public library and with
out anything like an art gallery, Salem
Is devoid of these hopeful influences,
so FAR as the children are concerned.
There Is a Masonic and an Odd Eel.
lows library, but these are for adults.
Children or young people read some
Of these books
But 50 far as the public provision Is
concerned the efforts to put books In.
to the public schools is the only effort
that has been made 10 get literature
into the hands of the masses.
The same can be said Of this effort
to place some works Of art before the
generation Of child minds
Our city Is without any collection OF
reproductions Of the treasures Of art.
Business men and ladies and gen.
tlemen Of means should rally to the
support Of the movement to place a
lew frstclass works Of art In each Of
he school houses.
The influence Of good books and
good pictures cannot be expatiated on
90 much, but the reputation of hav
ng such a collection OF works Of art
the walls Of our public
chools will advertise Salem more
han at first appears, and will do much
0 bring people here to reside.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-15
wan WITH RUSSIA INEVITABLE.

WAN WITH RUSSIA INEVITABLE.
Russia has only words Of diplomacy
Tor the public ear. The great CAPT.
tails Of Europe are sending out mes.
angcs Of peace
The Gar says he desires only peace
but the closest student OF history and
the observer OF the facts beneath the
surface are not so hopeful
The Czar does not rule Russia.
Russia ia urulod by an educated class.
who are the most ambitious, sensuous.
aggressive force IN Europe.
Tho masses OF the Russian people
do not doairo war, but the ruling class.
the bosses Of the government. the
ariatocracy. are warmad.
They have not received a setback
since the Crlmeau war when Il re.
qulrod the allied powers OF europe to
force reluctant peace from the Mus
covitoa. that was OF little account to
The rest Of tho world.
In the trial OF strength. Russia stood
on all Europe At scbastapool. and In
tae war OF 1877 she gained territory
She has since constantly extended her
sphere Of lnnuence In Southern Eu
rope. and an Northern Asia
fha ambition OF the Russian ruling
class D. Che dominion OF the world
sharing ID only with the United state,
Of America stealihy, but restless AZ
ihe tides Of the sea tho Tartar civil
walton OF the North has boen creoplnc
south~ard for az years.
All her playing at present with ia.
pan 10 for time, The occupation Of
oerea--'he California Of the Orient
Is but an Item OF the Imperial pro
gram.
heachlng one arm down the Janan
ese coast the stealthy Tartar would /
soon reach the other arm down tho
has'ern borders of China
Russia has refunded the debt of Par
siA. aud the Persian army ia drilled |
hy Russian officers and IN the Russian |
manual of arms.
unless Russia Is checked now In her
dream Of empire building. Il will not
os another quarter Of century before
an Aaia will be the domain OF the
EmPire Of the Cars.
JapNns only chance To escape the /
devastation and the oyerwhelmips IN
huences % The hordes u the North a
20 nsht now Tor mo check or oys,
'hrow Of Russian influences.
'a's conflict Is Inevitable Il may
y DELAYED temporarily, but il eanno,
Z. Z. s'e'ed q is one ot the ebuli,lons
p lhose eosmlc race forcos that mats
History ana shape empires.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-15

Of the country, there is no possibility
Of depression overtaking Oregon.
All our products bring high prices,
except sheep and cattle at present
wool even being as high as nominal,
and higher.
Our principal industries are well
bolstered for the coming year, except
and timber lands. But even
in those there will be plenty "a-doing. -
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-15
oPortlano as,d Return only 20"

"Portlana and Return Only a2-2o."
The Southern Pacific is now selling
round trip tickets TO Portland froa
Salem for $3.50, good going Saturday
or Sunday. returning Sunday and Mon
day. giving all day Sunday and Mon
day in Portland. The same arrange
ment applies from Portland, giving all
Portland people q chance to visit val
ley points at greatly reduced rates.
W. "a CONAN, G. P. A.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-15

brought in connection with cells con,
tanning similar names, it is only after
a more or less prolonged search that
it hits on the right one 1t is as if
the telephone operator in the cen
tral office felt around blindly for the
connection wanted, and only after
putting the plug into various holes
eventually struck the proper one.
DIR. Joseph Walsh in Bookloyers
Magazine.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-15
GETTING oMors cnmD,...-n -

evansville, Ind. Jan. l5.-Before
leaving here last night Bryan said 10
'r'ends that he expected soon 10 ns.
como editor Of a new daily papsr IN
81 Louis Il is believed it will he
Hearst production.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-15
JOURNAL X-RAYSI

In his editorial against tipping
Bre'r Geer. Of the Statesman, doesn't
really mean that he weld pass a law
making il : crime to give waiter, a
porter. a bootblack. or a messenger boy
twobit piece or a nickel He is too
good a politician for that
The best way to keep boys out Of a
gambling place is to give them some
better place to goa good athletic
club. with a gymnasium and swim.
ming tank. for instance.
Female suffrage will never get a
really solar-plexus blow until II is left
to vote Of the ladies themselves.
What a pity! That old chestnut Of
female suffrage has got to be threshed
over again by the people Of Oregon.
It won't get fifteen hundred votes next
time, and yet we all say there is moth.
ing we would not do 70. the ladies.
@aa
Probably some Of the prominent pol.
iticians of this town would contribute
to the picture fund of the public
schools, If they could be permitted to
adorn the walls of the school houses
with their own picture
s&R
For young Republican the editor
Of the Statesman is very familiar with
ancient history
The editorial writer of the States.
man must have had some dire expert.
ence with sleeping car porters, that he
Is making war on their tips. Perhaps
Bre'r Geer was walked up for the
wrong passenger some time.
sEa
There will be no United States sen.
ltor to elect next time, and it is
loped that mon will BE- selected who
laye judgment and knowledge
loschurr Review.
DO we infer from this that there Is
recognized difference between men
Who are chosen to elect United States
enators and other classes of men who
have judgment and kpowledge?" We
ave observed what seemed to be this
cry discrimination ourselves, but did
ot know 1t had occurred to other peo.
lie as well. Then II must be fact
alem Statesman.
One would almost infer from the
boye that T. T.. Geer had at some
.me or other been candidate for
'nited States senator himself.
Among the things purchased for
he sc and comfort OF the United
tates senators, according to the sec.
etary's report, was zone years sub.
crlption TO the Youths Companion"
Wonder If it's case Of second child
ood?
Cabbage King" of Eugene. who
ad arranged to go out of business
as concluded to stay. The contin.
ed high price Of tobacco may have I
'used the change Of mind
washington, Jan, Ex-senator 4
itchell gave a dinner last night TO Z
d w, Scott, at which 13 senators ]
ght congressman and the Portland !
'mmisslon and others were present \
The dinner is supposed to be an ]
Kali which will cause the political I
ease and Oregon cold water to \
lite, The quality OF the resulting !
It soap remains TO be seen. I
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-15
oooo PlerUREs ANp aoon 80,

rae nlead Of the public schools CON.
'.a'fa'ed lbeir enorts lasl year IN
reblie sehoola '''
4a'. 1ear under the leadershle a,
'a@ f'aser aud Nm rayer. 4 cam
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-15
oRroon COMING EvENTs.

National livestock. convection.
E'ortiand. January 1915.
Angora goat show. Dallas. Janu.
aIY 1915.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-15
The Weather.

Tonight and Saturday. occasional
KAN.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-15

When the young man in the parlor
's~.',, 'SssS s.sa' OF the girls mother he
shouldn't forget The keyhole
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-15

Il, Many a sirl skaters her ideal when
she marTies him. ~"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-15
THE DAILY JOURNAL
scdpps News Association Telssrams.
sy HorEs BROTHERS,

Daily one Year. $500 in Advance.
DAILY Three Months, 500 In Advance.
DAILY BY Carrier, so Cents Per Month.
weekly one Year, 500 in Advance.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-15

Cabbage King" of Eugene. who
had arranged to go out of business.
has concluded to stay. The contin.
ued high price Of tobacco may have
caused the change Of mind.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-15

Among the things purchased for
the sc and comfort OF the United
States senators, according to the sec.
retary's report, was zone years sub.
scrlption to the Youths Companion" q"
Wonder If it's case Of second child.
hood?
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-15

The editorial writer of the States.
man must have had some dire expert.
7nce with sleeping car porters, that he
Is making war on their tips. Perhaps
Bre'r Geer was walked up for the
wrong passenger some time.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-15

For a young Republican the editor
Of the Statesman is very familiar with
ancient history.