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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-03
AT MUKDEN
OF THE MING DYNASTY

The history of China is marked by
the alternate rule of native and foreign
dynasties. The house Of Using, TO which
the present rulers belong, is Of Tartar
race, and revolution with the object to
free the nation from foreign domination
have occurred from time to time, and
may break out again, as there are pow.
erful secret societies in China working
for the overthrow of the ruling dynas-
ty. As the scepter is now in the hands
of the Mantchoo-Tart so it was held
up to the fourteenth century by Mongo-
liam monarehs. At that time the crown
was wrested from theinvaders by Tsen.
Yueng-Tsang, the founder of the Ming
dynasty, who, from a simple bonze or
priest, rose to be first brigand chief,
then the leader of national insurrec-
tion, and finally emperor.
The Mings reigned from 1868 to 1914,
when they succumbed to the Tartar in
vasion. Fourteen emperors of this dy-
nasty ruled China, and they are all
buried at the same place near Chang.
ping-cho with the exception of King
tai-hoang-ti, who reigned for Ying-
tsung, the fourth emperor of the dy.
nasty, while he was held captive by
the Tartars.
The graves arein a plain, so that the
entire grounds can be readily over.
looked from nearby hill. Formerly
the Mantchoo-Tartar emperors even
went so far as to offer sacrifices at the
graves of their predecessors; but this
practice has been discontinued long ago,
and the rites are now performed twice
a year by descendant of the Mings.
The emperors are buried with their
wives, and originally there prevailed
the barbarous custom of burying the
women alive with their dead covereigns.
Ying-tsung decreed that the women
should be buried in the mausoleums
only after their death.
The burial grounds are remarkable
not only by the tombs themselves, but
by monumental gate, having five pas
sages or arches, of which the central
passage is the largest, the others being
progressively smaller. At some distance
from this entrance are three gates,
called Tahung-men, upon which is carv-
ed an imperial ediet ordering travellers
to alight from their horses. These
gates are connected with the entrance
by the so-ealled Holy Road, which in
olden times was open to the emperors
only; and for the burial of expresses
and concubines, they made use of un-
derground passages leading to the
tombs; these passages still exist at
the present day. The Holy Road is the
most interesting feature of the burial
grounds. IL is lined on both sides with
colossal monolithic statues, standing
about 200 yards apart. There are in all
SO statues, of which "a represent ami.
mails and II high dignitaries or eelebri-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-03
Blackburn VS.. Fitzgerald.

South Sharon, Pa, April 3.-The
Nonpareil Athletic club has arranged a
good card for its boxing show tonight.
The wind-up will bring together Dick
Fitzgerald and Jack Blackburn in a
12-round bout. Blackburn, though a
comparative newcomer, has a record un.
marked by single defeat and is ex-
peeted to make a good showing against
the more experienced Fitzgerald. Much
interest is manifested in the contest
and the clubs expects a large audience
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-03
Don't Borrow Trouble.

1t is bad habit to borrow anything
but the worst thing you can possibly
borrow, is trouble. when sick, sore,
heavy, weary and worn-out by the
pains and poisons of dyspepsia, bilious
ness, Bright Is disease, and similar in.
ternal disorders, don't sit down and
brood over your symptoms, but fly for
relief to Electric Bitters Here you
will find sure and permanent forgetful-
ness of all your troubles, and your
body will not be burdened by load
of debt disease. At J. G. Perry's drug
store. Price sos. Guaranteed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-03

ties The statutes are exceedingly we'll
made aud by no means crude produc.
tions; their artistic execution is no less
source of wonder than the presence of
these monuments at point which evi.
IDENTIFY is far away from the quarries
whence the monoliths were taken. The
statutes are made without pedestals,
and are disposed in groups of four each.
First come four lions, then four rams,
then camels, elephants, horses, and final
ly ehimeras. In each group two ami
mails are represented standing and the
other two lying down. After the ami.
mails follow the statues Of four military
mandarins, four civilian mandarins, and
four of China's celebrated men.
Thirteen hills surround the burying
grounds, and from each of them good
general view may be obtained. The inn.
preston created by this strange sight
is quite peculiar. The statues of the
animals, rising Immediately from the
ground without pedestals, and sur
rounded by the high grass, have de.
gree of realism which is entirely lacking
in Occidental statuary, with its elabor.
ate pedestals and Enclosures. The Jap
aese authorities issued instructions
that the tombs and statues be respected.
It is to be hoped that no stray shots
in the recent battle may have struck
these curious statues.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-03
New Cure for Cancer.

All surface cancers are now known
to be durable by Bucklen's Arniea
Salve. Jas. Walters, of Dufield, Va,
writes: "I had cancer on my lip
for years, that seemed incurable, until
Bueklen's Arnica Salve healed in, and
now it is perfectly well" Guaran-
teed cure for cuts and burns. 25c at
j. c. Perry s drug store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-03

A red fox that had been killing
chickens, turkeys and kids near Corval-
lis was run down and killed last week
by a pack of fox hounds after two
hours run.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-03
Life Preserver Trial.

Trenton, n. j., April 3.-H. F.. Quin.
tard, j. H. Stone, w. Russ and James
Russ, officers of the Nonpareil Cork
Works of Camden, charged with con.
spiracy in placing iron bars in life pre-
servers, were placed on trial today in
the United States district court.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-03
To the Public.

You are respectfully requested to
call on the undersigned and satisfy
yourselves that the wines, liquors, ci-
gars, etc. at 221 Commercial street are
the best in the city. New patrons, as
well as old, will receive the best atten.
tion. RALPH SWAR1S.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-03
WANTED.

Wanted.-Lady or gentleman of fair
education to travel for firm Of
$250,0oO capital. Salary $l072 per
year and expenses, paid weekly. Ad.
dress with stamp, j. A. Alexander.
S.S1.Sts
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-03

wanted--Men to learn barber trade;
s weeks completes; position guaran.
teed; tuition earned while learning.
Write for terms Mohler s. Barber
College, GA Clay street, San Francis
co. 3-6.1m
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-03

For sale--ll2 acres, with go acres in
crop, balance in pasture. Plenty of
timber for use. There are 1s head OF
swine, Is sheep, 80 fowls, one good
COW, one hack and farming imple-
ments and household articles. Some
horses will be sold with the place.
Price $4,000, $a5OO cash, balance at Q
per cent. Six miles each of Salem,
on +. r. M. No. 0, @. Nelson. 3-20-1m
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-03
MERCHANTS and Their clerks.

Ladies' and gentlemen Of all walks of
life will be interested in the lecture at
the opera house next Tuesday evening.
All are invited, aud the lecture is free.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-03

Wanted--Ladies TO learn barber trade;
8 weeks completes; tuition earned
while learning. Hair dressing, mani.
curing and facial massage in weeks;
special terms now. Write Moler sys.
tenn College, San Francisco. S-6-1m
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-03
CLASSIFIED

Wanted.--Second.h light, one.horse
surrey. Address "J.," care Journal
office. 4.1.9t
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-03

For sale.--Four old wagons, four old
buggies, two carts, one new buggy,
and an assortment Of new spring
wagons. Call at Salem wagon and car
riage factory. Werner Fennel, pro-
prietor, North Liberty street.
3-2S.2wk
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-03
u. J.. LEHMAN

Sash and docs. All kinds Of house
finishing. Phone 13l black. Also two
floors Of warehouse for rent; elevator
and switching facilities.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-03
ARQHTTECT.

w. d. Pugh-Arehiteet and superin-
tendent, plans furnished for all class
es of building and structural work
Office 11e State street, Tioga block,
Salem, Oregon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-03
Salem SteamLaundry

COLONEL J. OLMsTED, Prop.
'DOROUs d. OLMsTED, Manager.
$50 Liberty Street. Phonefil
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-03

Found.-A small purse containing
some money. Owner please call at The
Journal office and pay charges 4-l-3t
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-03
MISCELLANEOUS.

Hotel seott-Newly furnished, every
thing clean and nrst class. Rooms
at reasonable prices. In Cottle
block Salem. A. Scott. prop. J-e-tf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-01
Russia s Troubles.

The most alarming indication of the
spread of disatfection in the army, ex-
tending even TO regiments near the person
Of the Emperor, was given in the arrest
at Tssrskoe Selo yesterday Of number
Of soldiers belonging to the Yellow
Cuirassiers OF the Guard, The Hussars
of the Guard and the Lifeguard Rife
men for presenting r series of petitions,
including one against the use Of troops
for police purposes The regiment in
question are those which have been
specially selected by General Trepotf to
guard the Emperor and his family.
They have been counted upon as being
loyal to the last, ready even to be torn
to pieces in defense of His Majesty, like
the Swiss Guards OF Louis XVI Their
arrest, however, although not for open
sedition, shows how the leaven of dis
content is working even within the pre-
cints of the imperial park at Tsarskoe-
Selo, The incident gave rise to most
alarming rumors in St. Petersburg, in
Guiding one to the effect that the En-
peror actually had been attacked and
that grand duke had been wounded
while defending him; but later it was
stated by member of The imperial en-
todrsge at Tsarskee-SelO that this is abb
solutely untrue.
All the mutineers at SebastOpol have
not surrendered. In the battle at Sebas-
topol it is reported 5, 900 we're killed or
wounded. Leaders Of the mutineers
have been shot and two battleships
blown up. the strike of the telegraphers
has psralyzed the government and put
it out of touch with the revolutionary
centers.
Public confidence in Premier White is
said to be fast waning and a return to
autOcracy, with the result of even worse
conditions, is predicted.
The strike of the postal employees is
spreading aud further cutting oil COM
municatiOns.
The whole of Russian Poland is afame
with The revolutionary spirit.
100, 600 workmen are locked out at
st Petersburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-01
Accident tOa FLYER.

Mauch Chunk, Pa, Dee. LIST. Two
persons were killed and sixteen or more
injured, in the wrecking Of the New
York flyer, of the Jersey Central Rail-
road last night. Spreading of The rails
due, it is thought, to contraction result
ing from the cold weather, is supposed
to have caused the accident. The loco.
motive and two forward cars left the
rails, and tearing themselves from the
Pullman and remaining in almost a per-
feet line without breaking coupling
pin, the locomotive. combination baggage
car, and day coach rolled distance OF
at least sixt en- feet to the edge of the
river bank, and then plunged into the
icy water. There was tremendous roar
as the locomotive struck the water. The
boiler, becoming suddenly immersed.
gave itself up into cloud, Of steam.
Some of the victims were scalded by
reason OF this, but it saved the far
greater horror Of the wreckage catching
fire. The accident happened at Stony
Point, about eight o'clock last night.
The train was speeding along at
its usual rate of of speed, and as
it reached the sharp curve at Stony
Point the engine suddenly left the track,
dragging with it the combination bag
gage car and one day coach, while the
last car of the train, a Pullman sleeper,
was partially pulled across the tracks,
but remained standing on the bank when
the other cars and engines plunged into
the water. As the engine left the track
it struck a telegraph pole, carrying
down the wires and stopping all com
munication on the line. This delayed
information of the wreck reaching this
place, and it was $3.50 before the hos
pital car and the wrecking train left
here. There are cODjectures as to the
cause OF the accident. Some are Of the
opinion that broken hange caused the
accident, while others are Of the belief
that it was caused by a loosened fish
plate, while the consensus of opinion
places the cause to spreading of the rails.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-01
Excommupicated.

A dispatch from Omaha says that
Right Rev. Richard Scannell, bishop Of
the Nebraska diocese of the Catholic
Church, has declared accommodated
ipso fscto all members of the Catholic
Church who participated in the wedding
of Congressman Kennedy and and Miss
Pritchett, on Monday last There were
number Of prominent Catholics present,
including Mrs. Edward Cudahy, wife of
the packing house magnate. Miss Mae
Hamilton, whose individual fortune is
rated over a million, was one of the
bridesmaids.
Congressman Kennedy has a divorced
wife living, and, for that reason, the
bishop issued, last Sunday, a pastoral for
bidding all CsthOli to participate in the
ceremony. The bishop yesterday de-
clared communicated all members of
bis church who attended the wedding.
The ceremony was conducted by DIR
+. Fl. jerks, pastor of the First Presby-
terrain Church, OF which Congressm an
Kennedy is prominent member. The
bride of Congressman Kennedy, who is a
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. George E.
Pritchett, prominent members of Omaha
society, is a member of the Episcopal
Church. None of the members of either
Mr.. Kennedy's family Or Of his BRIDES
family is a Catholic. Mr.. Kennedy's d.
v0rced wife is Christian Scientist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-01
Trial of DIR. Mcleod

Boston, Dec. 1.-The trial of DR..
Percy NJ. Mcleod tor completely is the
death Of Susan Geary. the dancing girl,
and the victim oil the dress suit case
mystery, was resumed today. Mrs.
Grace A4hmead Stamford, of Philadel-
phia, was the 6.st witness. She con-
tinued her direct testimony. She testi-
fed that DR.. Hunt Tor Roberts, lived
with her mother for one year. She
heard DR.. Hunt say: ''When patients
dieI cut up their bodies"
She swore that the man who had been
on the stand here previously and whom
she recognized as DR.. Roberts, had used
these words. Witness identified pic
ture of Mrs. Dean as woman she
had seen in Philadelphia at her mothers
house. While DR.. Roberts, whom she
knew also as DIR. Richards, lived there,
when the witness called, as DR.. Roberts
wife.
Charles Thomas Mason, of Philadel-
phia, private detective, testified that
he knew DR.. Roberts in Philadelphia,
and that he bore bad reputation for
veracity.
DR.. Percy d. Mcleod, the defendant,
was then sworn. He said he was SO years
old, and had lived in Boston 35 years.
He denied having any connection with
the fremont street Office known as Dr.
Mishops, and had never seen Mrs. Dean
until he went to 68 Winthrop street.
He received a call to go 10 the Win
throp street house not knowing any one
there bore, on Sept. l6. He was told
over the telephone that the case was one
of miscarriage. The witness described
the condition of the patient, and ssid he
told Mrs. Dean, or Dana that the girl
was in very dangerous state and must
be operated on at once. The suggestion
OF witness DR.. Hette went up stairs to
the girls rooms and examined the pa
lient, at the same time putting on mask.
Witness said he (Dr. Mcleod refused
to put Oh a mask, though DR.. Hettee
wished him to. DR.. Mcleod swore
that he returned to his Office and tele-
phoned for Miss Griffith, the nurse,
leaving DIR. Hettee 10 the house. He
afterward returned to Winthrop street
and made arrangements for the opera
ton. He said the operation, which be
described in detail, took two hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-01

night. and took apartments at the New VII
lard. Mr.. Swanson, who is one Of the most
popular public men Of the day, held an IN
formal levee in the lobby Of the hotel sur
rounded by friends who extended warm con-
gratulations Oh the att inment of his recent
high honOrs. He does not assume the guber-
material Office until February |. and viii con
tinue TO serve in the House Of Representatives
until The latter part Of January. HE inau-
guratiOn as governor, 1t is said, VIII De VIII
messed by large number Of his fellow mem
hers OF Congress. II is also said that both
Mr.. MAYNARD and Mr.. Jones wish TO succeed
him on the House committee on ways aud
means
The worst has been said Of Russia. In the
Daily Consular reports is printed what is
termed expert evidence from Germany to the
effect that there is painful absence Of roman
tic spots in Russia. So noticeable is this, TO-
gether with the long winters, that automobi' :
ing is seldom INDUCED in in the country.
The expert evidence" continues to show that
the people and public ofic ais do not favor
tn method Of getting over the ground" and
finally condemns them all as poor sports
men. with little skill in handling compi-
Gated machinery
A delegation Of nOn-p artizan business men
of Newport News called on Senator Martin
Yesterday for the purpose OF sscertainng
whether it were possible to prevent the re-
appointment or the confrmatiobOf Collector
j. f. B. Stuart, Of Newport News. Mr.. Stuart
is having a hard time. he was found to be
unqualified for U. s. Marshal and was "ex-
changed" to collector of Newport News and
now i. seems he is not wanted there.
Ii is said here that the President has de
cided to appoint Mrs Hoge, widow Of Col.
J. Hampton Hoge, to the postmastership Of
Blacks burg. The apfointment has been held
up for more than year. Representative
Slemp has been fighting for the reappoiut-
ment of Postmaster Elicit, bat Mr.. Slemp has
not much ola pull" at the White House since
the last election in Virginia.
1t is said that Serene f. Payne, Of New
York, will not be the leader on the floor OF
the House this winter. He will be deposed
and the leadership given TO the man who will
be appointed chairman Of the appropriation S
committee.
Mrs. Cora Alexander, aged %, was fatally
burned by lamp explosion vt her home in
Altooua. Pa. last night. After DOMINIC her
night dress she attempted to blow out the
lamp and the fame went into the bowl. Her
husband was badly burned while trying ia
extinguish the blaze.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-01
The MeriWether Case.

The arguments for the defense and
prosecution in the case of Midshipman
Meriwether, who is being tried for man
slaughter and other charges growing out
of the death of Mi1shipman Branch on
November 5, after fist fight, were made
at Annapolis yesterday and the case
closed as far rs public knowledge of the
action of the court is concerned. The
day was one of charges and coulter
charges.
A direct charge of withholding testi-
mony was made by Judge Advocate
Mark against Midshipman Fitch, the
referee in the fatal fist fight between
Meriwether and Branch.
Judge Advocate Mark made the
charge iu his argument FIR the prosecu-
ton, alleging that on direct testimony
Fitch had failed to tell about the falls
which occurred in the fight, and which
are claimed by the defense 10 have re-
suited in Branch's death. On the second
trip to the stand Judge Advocate Mark
said the story of falls bad been drawn
from Fitch, who told his story unwiIl-
ingly. The officer said he would i'm
peach the midshipman and his tesli-
mony as soon as the present trial was
ended.
Council for both sides started their
arguments yesterday. Meriwether's law
yers wanted to close the case end submit
it without argument, but to this the
prosecution objected.
Attorney James NJ. Munroe opened
for Meriwether, saying that the cadet
made no defense to the charge of dis
order, being willing to stand punishment
for it, although be had acted Only on
the tradition of the academy. He al
legged that the injury which resulted in
BraDch's death was caused by the falls on
the floor, and not by fist blows, aud
that, therefore, Meriwether had no GRIM
inal connection with the case.
$50 far as the charge of manslaugh-
ter is concerned" said Mr.. Munroe.
eve will rest the case there. If Meri-
wether be convicted of anything further
than disorder, he will be made a VI
carious sacrifice for a system and for
the sins of generations, if they be sins"
Lieutenant Commando; Robinson,
also pleading for Me:iwether, said that
the traditions of the academy and the
position OF the academy authorities to-
ward fighting were responsible for the
entire affair.
Judge Advocate Mark. for the prosecution,
called attention TO the fact that but one out of
six doctors who had testified voiced the opin.
ion that death had resulted from the falls to
the floor. He reviewed the case. and said
that without doubt Meriwether was guilty of
involuntary msnslaus liter.
The case was given to the court at the end
of the session. It's verdict, sealed, will be
forwarded to the Secretary Of The Navy
for review and publication.
Except for the announcement of the YER
Dict after it shall have been passed upon by
the Secretary Of the Navy, the courtmartial,
as far as the public is concerned is at an end
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-01
The Meriwetber Court Martial.

Annapolis, Md, Dec. Ia final
open session ofthe Meriwetbercolrt mar
tial was held this morning. This was to
have the record of yesterdays proceed
ings read and approved according to the
red tape methods that attend court mar
tials. Midshipman Meriwether and his
counsel were present. Following the
open session, the court was cleared and
the conference on the conclusion was re-
sumed. Members of the court think
they will reach an agreemet today aud
the transcript of findings and record
of testimony will be 10 the hand of the
Judge Advocate General Of the Navy by
the first of the week.
One result of the trial has been the issuance
J to every midshIpman Of copy of the naval
regulations. These include a section prohi-
biting sighting. and while testimony was in.
troduced showing that the regulations had
been read to the midshipmen on the summer
cruises, and had been posted on the ships, the
middies were generally unacquain,ed with
their provisions Now a copy is living OH
every study table and all hands are charged
with knowledge of what sailorman can do
and cannot do.