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The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-11-13
w Washfngton.

"aSn1nSGOns
The laeer reports from Washington
indicate that Bryan's plurality will be
near 10000. The Bryan vote was the
strongest in tho more thickly populated
portion Of the state. The number of
votes thus far reported-77. 7.175-about
equals that of two years ago, so that,
allowing for the increase, there remains
about 10. 900 more to hear from.
John r. Rogers, Populist. has been
chosen governor over P. G. Sullivan,
though by majority probably 1000
under the electoral ticket.
The entire fusion ticket has been
successful by majorities ranging from
5000 to 5000. The legislature is
Populist on joint ballot, though there
is possibility that the Republicans
may control the senate, as they have IA
hold-overs out of total of 81 mem.
bers Of the upper house.
The returns from Washington as re.
ported for presidential electors appear
in the table below. No returns have
been received from Okanogan and
Skamania counties:
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-11-13
WEEKLY MARKET LETTER.
Downing, Hopkins 8 Co.'s Review of
Trade.

Portland, Or, Nov. 11.-Wheat has
reached a very high point since our last
letter, which was only natural and to
be expected after SO rapid decline,
and the situation grows stronger daily
and all the best authorities in the grain
trade throughout the world predict con-
tinued enhancement in values of farm
products and say America holds the key
to the situation. Exports are enormous
and ocean freight room cannot be Sc
cured at any price. Tramp steamers
from all corners of the world have been
ptracted to our shores On the Great
Lakes there is blockade of grain-laden
vessels at several ports, and trunk
line railroads as we'll as those through
out the Northwest, are unable to supply
half of the demand for cars. There is
every prospect of another advance that
will carry prices far beyond anything
we have yet seen, and we hope our
friends will take advantage of the
breaks to buy wheat and make some
money.
The supply and demand exhibit of
the world argues as strongly as ever
for higher range Of values, but these
conditions neither warrant blind en-
thusiasm nor license riotous specula-
tion. Pyramid builders will deal
gently with wheat, if they are wise;
for, just as Egypt owns and repents the
monumental folly of her ancients, so
must the prodigious builders of these
times put on sackcloth- and ashes if
they insist upon ignoring the law of
commercial prudence. The immense
surplus of wheat that for several years
past menaced values, and aided specu-
lators in raiding the markets, has
vanished Wheat is once more worth
what the acutal buyer will pay for it.
We need not expect that importers
will buy years supplies within the
space of a week or two. Even though
every bushel that can be brought for
ward from the field of production may
find ready market before we harvest
another crop, it does not follow that
such demand will be thrust upon US
wholesale as it were.
These being facts it were well to
proceed cautiously. Violent specula-
tive huries must be short lived and
should not be allowed to control the
movements of the millers and owners
Of grain.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-11-13
A HORRIBLE OUTRAGE.

Another American Citizen Maltreated
by Weyler's Soldiers.
Key West, Fla, Nov. 11.-Advices
received from Havana last night per
steamer Olivette give details of an out
rage on an American citizen and the
butchery of nineteen non-com batant
Cubans, including four women. by
Spanish soldiers. The massacre oc-
Cured last Thursday near the town of
San Francisco de las Layas, Havana
province.
A detachment of Spanish soldiers
surprised six insurgents, who, how
ever, made their escape, which angered
the Spanish and they began to raid the
houses in the neighborhood, alleging
that the inhabitants were in sympathy
with the rebels. They went to the
sugar estae of Frederick L. Craycroft,
who came here from Indiana about
three years ago. Some of the soldiers
entered the house, and two OF them
seized Mrs. Craycroft and assaulted
her. The husband in desperation
rushed to his wife's aid, but was struck
down by sword in the hands of An
officer. Two terrible gashes were
made in his neck and his right arm
was nearly severed. The Spaniards
looted the house, took $3.50 in cash and
then raided other houses on the estate.
They burned eight buildings and shot
nineteen inmates, four of whom were
women.
Craycroft, when he had recovered
sufficiently, wrote to Vice-Consul
Springer at Havana. 1t is understood
that the vice. couaul cabled an account
of the outrage to Secretary Olney.
The Spanish authorities are greatly
disturbed in Havana because several
thousand insurgents from Gomez's
army have entered Matanzas province.
So serious does Weyler consider the
situation that he has withdrawn 5000
troops from Pinar del Rio and des.
patched them into Matanzas to stay
the advance.
During the seige and subsequent cap
ture of Guayamara City by the insur'
gents, the Spaniards lost 260 killed and
wounded. Three hundred and seventy
Spaniadrs surrendered to Garcia, com.
manding the besiegiDg force. Garcia
sent word to General Castelanos that
they would be exchanged for Cubans
held by the Spaniards.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-11-13
A BICYCLE BUILT FOR TWO
How Two Young People Secured Mari
tai Bliss.

How Two Young People Secured Mari
tai Bliss.
San Francisco, Nov. 11.-On bright
red bicycle built for two, young Peter
Metcah and younger Clara Byrne rode
to Stockton Thursday last, and were
married there. 1t was an elopement,
and neither the mother of the bride
nor the parents of the groom heard of
the marriage until last night, the
young couple having resolved to keep
it profound secret. They were ac-
oompanied to Stockton by Edmund
LANCER, a youthful friend of Metcalf,
a retired capitalist, worth over half
million dollars. The bride is the
daughter of Mrs. Winifred Byrne, and
sister of Frank Byrne, the wellknown
bicycle rider, who holds the worlds
amateur competition record.
The parents Of the young couple de-
clare that they will not tolerate their
union, and insist that the marriage be
annulled
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-11-13
Is ParneI1 Alive?

London, Nov. 10. - The Sunday
Times says firm of London publishers
wrote last week to Professor Haddon,
of Dublin, anent the matter of prepar-
ing a life of Parnell. Professor Had
don replied, saying that general be-
lief exists that Parnell is alive on an
obscure ranch in a western state.
Shortly after the announcement of Par.
nell's death, Professor Haddon ap-
preached the widow, mother and per-
sonal friends of Parnell with view Of
obtaining materials for biographical
sketch. Documents and statements con-
oerning Mr.. Parnell were refused, the
reason being given in confidence that
Parnell is still alive.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-11-13
REPUBLICANS SUCCESSFUL
William Mckinley and Garret
Hobart Are Chosen.
THE END OF A BITTER CONTEST

The Two Northwest States Divided, Or
egon Going for Mckinley and WASH
fngton for Bryan -Elec. oral College.
With three states yet in doubt, it is
known that the Republican national
ticket is elected by majority of nearly
100 in the electoral college, and of
1000, 900 plurality of the popular vote.
New York, Pennsylvania. Illinois,
Massachusetts, and Ohio have rolled up
unprecedentedly tremendous majorities,
from 100, 900 to 800, 900. The rest is
detail, to be settled by complete re-
turns.
There are now three states in the
doubtful column-Kentucky, Wyoming
and South Dakota. In Kentucky it
will require the official count to deter
mine the result, owing to irregulari-
ties. In Wyoming, the uncertainty is
due to the slow returns. The latest re-
ports, however, indicate that Bryan
will get two Of the three votes. South
Dakota's vote on presidential electors
is tied, and an official count will be re-
quired to determine the result. Repub-
ican managers have closed their office
with the above declaration.
The Republican candidate is now
sure of $50 electoral votes. The other
states that were considered doubtful
Kansas, North Carolina, Tennessee
and Virginia-have gone for Bryan.
His vote is 1877, and with Kentucky,
Wyoming and South Dakota would be
1877.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-11-13
THE TREASURY GAINS GOLD.
Government Feels Effect of
Better Times.
RESERVE RAPIDLY CLIMBING U.
Be Materially Reduced Before Me-
Kfnley's Inauguration Next March.

Present Treasury Deficit Likely to
Be Materially Reduced Before Me-
Kfuley,s inauguration Next March.
Washington, Nov. 1.-THE treas
ury today lost $1,000 in gold coin,
and $21, 400 in bars, which leaves the
true amount Of gold in the reserve
$121, ,526, 364. The available cash bal
ances is $3.50, 394,01s.
The net gain in gold today at New
York and San Francisco was 81, ,O34,
700.
The resources of the treasury are be-
ing severely taxed to meet the demand
for paper notes of all denominations
in exchange for gold. In many cases,
the gold.holders ask for United States
notes of large denominations in ex.
change. The latter are as valuable for
reserve as is the gold, but they express
a willingness to accept Sherman notes,
Dr, if necessary, silver certificates, if
the government is unable to furnish
United States notes. The demand for
large denominations is not imperative,
the principal thing being to get paper
money.
Reports from all parts of the coun-
try tend to show that nearly all of the
gold withdrawn during the last sew
eral weeks was for the purpose OF
boarding, and, now that the supposed
danger is past, the gold is being
offered at the several subtreasuries OF
is being deposited in banks, and so is
finding its way into the government
Golfers.
The rush of gold offers is SO great
that in New York, at least, the assist.
ant treasurer has been compelled to re.
fuse gold until such time as he was
able to handle it, and in number Of
instances, currency has been shipped
from one subtreasury to another to
meet the unusual demands.
The reserve today passed the $780,
600, 900 point, and the officials have
no doubt that it will reach much
higher figure before the close of the
year.
The increase in business generally
predicted, it is believed. will result in
greatly increased receipts from customs
and from internal revenues, SO that the
present treasury deficit is likely to be
reduced to some extent before the in
auguration of Mckinley.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-11-13
FIGHTING SALvATIONISTS.
Scufle for q Pistol Created SIAM
pede in San Francisco.

scuffie for a Pistol Created q Siam
pede in San Francisco.
San Francisco, Nov. 10.-During the
progress of religious service at Sal
vation Army headquarters this morn.
ing, P. Schipper, band sergeant. and
G. R. Shaw. another member Of the
army, became involved in a scuffle for
the possession of pistol belonging to
Shaw. During the scuffie the weapon
was discharged, the ball striking
Schipper in the right thumb. Sohipper
was taken to the receiving hospital,
where his wcanded hand was dressed.
and Shaw was removed to the city
prison, where he was charged with as
sault to murder. The discharge of the
pistol stampeded the meeting. 1t was
thought at first that murder had been
committed, and men and women tum-
bled over one another in their efforts
to get out of the hall or to draw nearer
to the place where the shooting oc-
curred
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-11-13
A SORRY LOT OF MINERS
The Al-Ki Brings Another
Load From Cooks Inlet.
EVERY STATE REPRESENTED

Very Little Gold Dust in the Crowd
Parted - Didn't Make Expenses.
Port Townsend, Nov. 10.-The
steamer Al-Ki arrived this morning
from Alaska, having aboard 242 ra-
turning miners from Cooks inlet.
They left Cooks inlet October 5, ON
the schooner Excelsior, which brought
them to Sitka, where they were COM
PEELED to remain three weeks before
getting boat to the Sound. Nearly
every state in the Union is represented
in the crowd. Nearly 100 transferred
here for San Francisco, the remainder
proceeding up the Sound Except two
men named Pierce and Price, who
each brought down twenty five pounds
of golddust, very little wealth was
represented. Those two fortunate ones
have each worked claim for thirty
months. Not one out of ten had made
expenses of the trip, and, as whole,
it was dilapidated. looking crowd.
Among the passengers returning on
the Al.Ki were two enthusiastic poll
ticians. one Republican, the other
Democrat. Each had golddust to the
amount of $400. Notwithstanding the
fact that the election had taken place
several days previous, nothing had been
heard by the returning miners as to
election results, so each miner staked
his dust on his favorite candidate A
fellow passenger held the stakes, and
when the Al-Ki approached the wharf
this morning both men were on the
bow of the ship and simultaneously
yelled to those on the wharf, who is
elected?' The answer settled matters,
and the stakeholder turned over the
dust to the winner. .-...
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-11-13

Washington, Nov. 10.-A red-letter
chapter in the history of amateur ath-
letios was written ON Georgetown field
today by Bernard Wefers, who beat
two worlds records, for 100 yards and
800 yards. The first was made in the
remarkable time of 9 3-5 seconds, and
the second in 80 2-5 seconds 1t was
Wefer's last appearance of the year,
after a most remarkable campaign.
The hundred-yard race was special
event, and was done on the spur of the
moment
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The returns show interesting features

4uo TctuTuS suOW 1utoIos6luX I0aGuISs
and in some respects have been sur.
prise to the leaders of both political
parties. The New England states
have, as was expected, given heavy
pluralities for Mckinley, without ex.
ception. The Republican ticket was
successful in Massachusetts beyond
what wss claimed for it by the most
enthusiastic prophet of Republican sue
cess.
New York and Pennsylvania have
given the Republican candidate be-
tween 275, 900 and 2S5, 900 each.
The Virginia electors will, without
question, be for Bryan, but they have
been elected by heavily reduced vote.
The Republicans have given Texas up
Illinois has given Mckinley about
175,00O plurality. In the guberna-
torial race Altgeld has been beaten,
but is 60, 900 ahead of the Democratic
national ticket.
Ohio has given Mckinley 80, ,43s
plurality.
Returns by counties in Iowa have
been completed. The total vote cast
in the state is in excess of 510,0 900
votes, estimating the Prohibition and
Palmer votes together at only 5000.
OF these votes 286, 751 were cast for
Mckinley, and 219,118 for Bryan.
McKinley's plurality, 67,633. This
is the largest vote ever cast in the
state.
In Kentucky the. situation is ma
terially changed from early advices.
At first the Republicans claimed the
state by about 900, but late returns
show large Democratic gains, and now
the state is claimed for Bryan, but this
the Republicans will not concede.
California has given Mckinley a
plurality of 5000.
Kansas has given Bryan 1000 plu-
rality.
With nearly complete returns from
Michigan Pingree's plurality is esti-
mated at about 70, 600 and Mckinley 8
Is, 900 less. OF the congressional dele
CATION 10 are Republicans and Q fu-
sionists.
Tennessee's 12 electoral votes will be
cast for Bryan, but the Republicans
may elect the governor.
South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi,
Alabama and Louisiana are all for
Bryan by about the normal Democratic
majorities.
Nebraska has gone for Bryan, not
withstanding the Republican claims.
Wisconsin Is almost sure for the Re.
publicans.
Minnesota. which was regarded as
doubtful by both parties, will have
25, 600 plurality for Mckinley.
Colorado has given Bryan heavy
plurality, and Adams, without doubt,
has been elected governor.
Idaho, Montana, Utah and Nevada
have all gone for Bryan by heavy ma
jorities.
Delaware is in the Republican coll
umn.
Maryland has given Mckinley as
large plurality as it gave Cleveland
in 1899.
McKinley's plurality in West vir-
ginia is 10000.
The latest information from North
Dakota show that it is very sure for
Mckinley,
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-11-13

The president has issued the follow.
ing Thanksgiving proclamation:
"By the President of the United
States:
1.-THE people of the United States
should never be unmindful of the graft
tude they owe to the God of nations
shielded them from disaster and point
ed out to them the way of peace and
happiness. Nor should they ever re-
fuse to acknowledge with contrite
hearts their proneness to turn away
from Gods teachings and to follow
with sinful pride after their own de-
vices.
ITO the end that these thoughts
may be quiokened, it is fitting that, on
a day especially appointed, we should
join together in approaching the throne
Therefore, 1, Grover Cleveland.
president Of the United States, do here
by designate and set apart Thursday,
the 26th day of the present month Of
November, to be kept and observed as
day of thanksgiving and prayer
throughout our land. On that day let
all our people forego their usual work
and occupations and assemble in their
accustomed places Of worship; let them
with one accord render thanks to the
Ruler of the Universe for our preserva-
tion as a nation, and our deliverance
from every threatened danger; for the
peace that has dwelt within our boun.
daries; for our defense against disease
and pestilence during the year that has
passed; for the plenteous rewards that
have followed the labors of our hus.
bandmen; and for all the other bless
ings that have been vouchsafed to us.
"And let us, through the mediation
Of Him who has taught us how to pray,
implore the forgiveness of our sins and
continuance of heavenly favor.
''Let us not forget on this day OF
thanksgiving the needy, and by deeds
of charity let our offerings Of praise be
made more acceptable in the sight Of
the Lord. @
witness my hand and the seal OF
the United States which have caused
to be hereto affixed.
"Done at the City Of Washington,
this 9th day of November, in the year
of our Lord, 1896, and of the independ-
ence of the United States of America,
the 121st.
: (Seal.) "Grover Cleveland,
"By the President.
Richard Olney,
Secretary of State"
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-11-13
Harper,s NIaRazine.

An important feature Of Harper's
Magazine for several months to come
will be Poultney Bigelow's series of
papers on the "White Mans Africa"
treating in the authors original and
striking way the new continent recent
ly opened up to European exploitation.
The first paper, in the November
number, will give a novel view Of
Jameson's raid from material placed in
the authors hand by an English ply
sician and Boer official-thus present.
ing both.sides of this remarkable epi.
sode. The series is the result of a
journey to South Africa undertaken by
Mr.. Bigelow for Harper's Magazine,
and is to be illustrated from photo
graphs specially made for the purpose.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-11-13
Fireufen to Be Rein. tated. i.

Peoria, Nov. 9.--F. P. Sargent.
grand master Of the Brotherhood OF
Locomotive Firemen, telegraphs from
San Francisco that he met with COM
plete success in his negotiations with
the Southern Pacific. Members will
be put on the same footing as they were
before the strike of 1894, and the same
footing as those other organizations.
Complaint was made that they had
been tabooed.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-11-13
The Next Senate.

Washington. From returns thus far
received, the next senate will probably
stand as follows:
Republicans, A.
Democrats, 80.
Independents and Populists, 10.
Doubtful, Q.
On the currency question, the senate
undoubtedly will have an anti-silver
majority.
Republicans who bolted the st. Louis
ticket and platform are classed as inde-
pendents. They are: Teller, Dubois,
Mantle, Cannon.
Another Utah senator to be elected
to succeed Brown will undoubtedly be
independent.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-11-13
NORTHWEST STATES.
Ore gon.

Complete returns have been received
from % out Of the 80 counties in Ore
gon, and the returns from the 10 other
counties are practically complete. The
number of votes reported is 81 ,542, of
which Mckinley has 46. 792 and Bryan
a., 750, or a plurality Of 2.042 for Nc
Kinley. Less than 500 votes remain
to be added to the 81. .542 in order to
give the full number of votes cast for
Mckinley and Bryan.
The following table shows the vote
BY counties:
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-11-13
Bids on New York Bonds.

New York, Nov. II. Bids on $16,-
900, 200 81 per cent gold bonds of the
city of New York were opened today in
that the issue was largely overbid. One
hundred and eighty five proposals were
received. ALI the leading bankers
were represented. The premiums
range from 1 to per cent.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-11-13
Mr.. Bryan,s CONCENTRATIONS.

Mr.. Bryan sent the following tele
gram to Mr.. Mckinley:
"Hon. William Mckinley, jr.,
Canton: Senator Jones has just in
formed me that the returns indicate
your election, and l hasten to extend
my congratulations. We have submit
ted the issue to the people, and their
will is law. w. j. BRYAN"
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East EIwood Industries,

Elwood, Ind, Nov. 1.-THE Nc
Cloy chimney factory. which has been
shut down started up today, and the
plate glass factory, which has been idle
since last August, will resume on the
20th inst, with 700 employees. The big
window-glass plant in East Elwood
will start up about the middle Of the
month.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-11-13
Texas Cotton Crop Ruined.

Dallas, Tex, Nov. 1.-THE cotton
crop Of 1895 is ruined. A killing
frost has fallen and the fields are as
black as soot There is not a particle
of life left in the plants. A few
more bales can be picked out, but fully
80 per cent has been marketed.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-11-13
wheat win Advance,

London, Nov. "a special article
in the Times on the wheat question ex.
presses the opinion that the price will
continue to advance, and advises the
wheat producers not to play into the
traders hands by overstocking the
market.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-11-13

A recent invention in aluminium al
loys is Wolframinum, discovered by
William Berg, German contractor of
aluminium military equipments. who
also invented the victoria alloy.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-11-13

Plymouth, Mass, Nov. 1.-THE
Hayden mills, at Chiltonville, which
have been idle for two years, will be
started at once, giving employment to
200 operatives. The mills manufacture
&C ttOu duck.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-11-13

Piqua. O., Nov. 1.-THE corrugat-
ing works. the Snyder-Bentwood
works, the rolling, and the Orr linseed
mill started today. giving employment
to 500 men. The American strawboard
works will start as soon as repairs are
made
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-11-13
K,lled while stealing q Ride.

Wellsville, N. Y, Nov. 10.-Two
men and boy, who were stealing
ride on an Erie car loaded with pig iron
piping, were instantly killed last night
by the jarring of the Car by a switch en-.
gine and the shifting Of the pipes.
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Manchester SILK Mills,

Manchester, N. H., Nov. 1.-THE
big silk mills of the Cheney Bros. be-
gan full time schedule today. The
works have been running at a reduced
time for more than three years. The
change effects 2, 500 employees.