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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-04-29

Washington, April 26.-The navy
department has perfected its plans for
the creation of reserve list of war
vessels. The first vessel to be made
the nucleus of the reserve fleet is the
Columbia. She will not be taken out
of commission, but will be laid on re-
serve at League island as soon as she
returns from the New York celebration
next week. OF her crew of 400 men,
only seventy seven will be retained on
the ship. They will be commanded by
four commissioned officers and three
warrant officers. The small crew re-
tained on the ship will be sufficient to
train the men assigned to her, being
thoroughly familiar with all her pecu-
liarities. The 800 odd men saved from
the Columbia's crew by the reduction
will be transferred to the battle-ship
iowa.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-04-29
The Advance on Tyrnavos.

Headquarters Turkish Army, Elias
soma, Macedonia, April 22.-Turkish
artillery this afternoon began cannon
aiding Tyrnavos, Greek town to the
northwest of Larissa, and only about
ten miles from Greek headquarters.
The whole chain Of mountains, from
Tchraiss sea to Milouna pass, is now in
possession of the Turks. The last brush
on the hills was very brief, the Greeks
making little resistance. The Turks
have captured several prisoners, includ-
ing some Italian volunteers. The dash
of the Turks was irresistible.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-04-29
Paid with His Life.

New Whatcom, Wash, April &c.
Richard H. Straub paid the life penalty
today at Friday Harbor, San Juan
county, for the murder of Leo Lanter-
man, on Blakeley island in Auugst,
1895. The execution took place at
ll:15 A. NJ, Immediately after the ar
rival of the mail steamer Lydia Thomp-
son from Seattle. She brought no re-
prieve from the governor, and the muir
derer's last hope was gone.
About twenty-five persons witnessed
the execution, which was within a
small inclosure outside the Jail. Sher-
if Jones adjusted the moose and sprung
the trap. Straub's neck was broken
instantly. The two physicians in at
tendance report that death resulted in
nine minutes. The coroner took charge
of the body, which will be buried on
the military reservation of the adjoin-
ing town.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-04-29
TELEGRAPHY REvoLUTIONiZED.
Syhoronograph Is Expected to Accom-
plish the Transition.

Syhoronograph Is Expected to Accom-
plish the Transition.
New York, April 26.-At meeting
OF the American Institute of Electrical
Engineers last night Albert Cushing
orehor, professor of physical science,
OF Dartmouth college, exhibited an in
strument designed to revolutionize tel
egraphy.
81 BY the use," he said. "of the SYM
monograph, 5000 words a minute can
easi ly be telegraphed, and what is, of
course, equally important, can easily
De received and recorded. A duplex
Inc will carry 5000 words a minute. +"
I'm Chicago last night Professor Gre
nof's collaboration in the invention of
tm syncronograph, Lieutenant George
wen squier, United States navy, was
o&crlblng the remarkable machine to
anpther branch of the same institute.
u may be here stated that these two
sentlemen, Crehor and Squier, in
Vhted the polarizing photo -chrono-
efhph with which the most successful
experiments were made at the electri-
"a laboratory of the United States ar
tiilery school at Fortress Monroe. The
pnoto-chronograph is machine to
MEASURE the velocity of projectiles.
Inc receiver OF the syncronograph
that will receive 5000 words a minute
Is Is q development of the principles OF
ne photo-chronograph.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-04-29
SPANISH EXECUTION.
Cuban Insurgent Met His Death
Brayely.


Brayely.
New York, April GA Journal
dispatch from Havana says:
Pedro Garcia, who was shot yester-
day for rebellion, was arrested in his
fathers house on suspicion of being a
rebel. After six months of imprison-
ment, his turn finally came to be tried
q week ago. He was taken before a
summary court. The entire court-mar-
tial lasted about fifteen minutes, and
Garcia was sentenced to death, al
though as is customary, they did not
read the death sentence until last
night, twelve hours before he was shot.
Promptly at o'clock last night a
picket of soldiers halted in front of the
cell. The captain in charge of the
prisoner called "Pedro Garcia"
Present" was the answer.
Prepare to come out" said the
captain.
"Open," replied Garcia; 81 am
ready" He spoke as cody as if he
had been going out to sup with a
friend instead of "capilla."
There was an ominous rattling of
keys, the sliding of heavy bolts and
then the ponderous iron swung slowly
open.
Farewell to ALL" said Garcia.
Farewell, and courage" exclaimed
his comrades, with husky voices.
Garcia paused in the passage and
called back: ''At last will gain lib
erty."
He never weakened, and he aston
ished his executioners by his coolness.
The four executioners were bad
marksmen, and it was necessary for
them to fire three volleys.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-04-29
WELL DlGeER's HEROIC DEED
Braved Death yainIy Trying to Save IA
Companion.

Companion.
Crawfordville, Ind, April 22.-Rich-
ard Bennett lost his life last evening
in well filled with black damp.
Edward Reynolds, his companion, may
also die through injuries he received
while trying to rescue his companion.
Bennett saved Reynolds from drown
ing, and it was no FAULT of the latter
that he did not repay the debt.
The men were digging a well, and
had reached a depth Of fifty feet.
They returned after dinner to resume
work, and Bennett was first to go
down. Half way to the bottom he was
overcome and fell out of the bucket.
Reynolds knew the trouble was due to
foul gases, but without hesitation he
staretd down to the rescue. He faint
ed and fell.
Reynolds recovered consciousness and
a rope was lowered, but he refused to
accept the chance of escape. Instead
he attached the rope to Bennett and
the dead body was dragged out. Rey-
nolds had just life enough to tie the
rope about himself when it was next
lowered, and was hauled out insensible
and almost dead. The chances are
against his recovery.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-04-29
King Going to the Frontier.

Rome, April 22.-According to a dis
patch to the Messagero from Athens,
dated today, the forces of the Greeks
and Turks in the fighting in Milouna
pass will foot up to 10000. The dis
patch adds that Crown Prince Constan-
tine assumes supreme command of the
Greek forces today. 1t is also an!
nounced that King George Of Greece
leaves Athens for the frontier today.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-04-29
ICION ON Bankruptcy BILL.
Nelson's Substitute Is Passed
by the Senate.
ENCOURAGEMENT FOR GREECE

House Considers Senate Amendments
to the Indian Appropriation Bill
Without reference to Committee.
Washington, April 24.-The session
bf the senate today was one of the most
eventful since congress assembled.
|Allen offered resolution providing
That the chief executive express the
Bympathy of the American people to
the government of Greece. The sena-
tor declared the contest was one be-
tween Christianity and Paganism.
During the debate, Davis, chairman of
the committee on foreign relations, to
whom the resolution was referred,
promised speedy action.
The debate on the senate committee
aroused Morgan to speech of unusual
severity. lie spoke OF "diCtatorships"
and of the subordination of public bus
iness to politics. He characterized the
oondition of inaction in the house of
REPRESENTATIVES as the most gigantic
and unheard of filibustering ever at
tempted In conclusion, Morgan said
that the speaker of the house. who
had been known as the 'great white
czar," would be hereafter known as the
great white filibuster."
Another stirring chapter on the same
subject was added by Allen, who pro-
posed complete cessation OF senate
business, except to consider appropria-
tion bills, until committees were filled.
The resolution led to another heated
debate, in which Chandler and Allen
participated. The resolution finally
went over.
The bankruptcy bill was passed by
decisive vote of 40 to s. The bank
ruptcy bill as passed is the substitute
offered by Nelson Of Minnesota. The
success of this substitute in dlsplacing
the committee bill was great surprise
and disappointm to the judiciary
committee, which had reported a COM
prehensive measure, known as the Tor
rey bill. 1t was regarded as personal
triumph of Nelson. The Nelson bill
as passed provides for voluntary or in
voluntary bankruptcy.
The free homestead" bill was made
the unfinished business of the senate.
IA committee Of fifteen senators was
named to participate in the Grant cere-
monies.
The announcement of the death of
representative Holman was made, and
the senate adjourned as a mark of re-
spect
The house today adopted special
order for the consideration of the SEN
ate amendments to the Indian appro-
priation bill without reference to a
committee.
The Democratic dissensions again
came to the surface. Bailey and his
followers joined with the Republicans
on this proposition, after the special
order had been modified so as to cover
the other appropriation bills. Bland
Protested vigorously against the course,
but only had following of twenty
four, not enough to get second vote.
simpson is out of the city, and there
fore was not in evidence.
Ihe senate amendments of minor
Importance were concurred in, except
ing that providing for the removing of
the Indian supply depot from Chicago
to Omaha. The amendment relative
TO the opening of the Uncompahgre
reservation was not acted on today.
While it was being debated, the
DEATH OF Judge Holman was announced,
and as mark OF respect, the house ad-
journed.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-04-29
New Postmasters in Oregon.

Washington, April 26. - Fourth.
class postmasters in Oregon were ap-
pointed today as follows: W. J..
Clarke, Gervais, Marion county; J. H..
Hiatt, Lyons, Linn county.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-04-29
shearing in Morrow County,

Heppner, April 26.-The weather,
.nlle cool, is not interfering with
Wearing, which is now in full blast.
"ooi is coming in slowly, and is in
'"nch better condition than last season.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-04-29
Customs Receipts at New York.

New York, April 23.-Customs re-
ceipts today were 1878, ,453.0 OF; total
for the first half of the week. So, $685.
758.l4.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-04-29

1t is estimated that the cost Of ves-
sells now being built at lake shipyards
is close to $3, 900, 900, as compared with
SO, 900, 900 year ago.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-24
BIG PARADE AT BERLIN.
Twenty Thousand March in "a Cor
geous Historic Pageant.

Berlin. March 2S.-The skies were dull
and overcast this morning, though there
were occasional intervals of sunshine.
The streets were filed at an early hour
with people anxious to witness the great
historic professions which was the prin-
cipal outdoor feature of the days pro-
gramme of the celebration of the centen-
airy of Emperor william l.
The procession began forming in the
Thiergarten at o'clock and started on its
march at 10:30. The route taken was
through the Inter den Linden and out of
the Bradenburg gate TO the Kaiser VIII
helm monument, which was unveiled yes
terday, where the emperor, with the EN-
press, Empress Frederick the prince re-
gent of Bavaria, the king OF Saxony, the
King of Wurtemberg, the Grand Duke Of
Baden, the Grand Duke of Hesse and other
exalted personages awaited its arrival. AS
the procession filed past the royal party,
the vast crowds which had assembled to
witness the review, kept up an lncessant
round of cheers. 1t is estimated that up
wards of 10000 persons marched in the
procession, which was of the most gor-
geous description. Many of the historic
costumes worn by the paraders were of
costly material and ornamentation, and
of artistic design.
Prince bismarck hPs Deen the recipient
of almost countless telegraphic, written
and verbal congratulations in connection
with the centenary of Kaiser Wilhelm l.
Last evening a procession of 1.700 men
bearing torches, marched through the
park at Freidrichsruhe and past the cas-
tie, cheering the ex-chancellor and indulg-
ing in a variety of expressions associating
his name with that of the Old emperor in
connection with the historic events, in
which they took part together. The prince
was suffering from a severe attack Of neu-
ra1gia. and was unable to make his ap-
pearance outside the castle, but he sent a
message of thanks, which was received
with cheers. Count Herbert Bismarck,
Count Won Rantzau and other members of
Prince Bismarck's family, viewed the pro-
cession from a balcony.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-24
BANK SCARE IN TEXAS.
One Institutions Failure Starts a
Run on Another


Paris. Tex, March 23.-At 10 o'clock this
morning the Farmers and Merchants
Bank, one of the oldest and thought to be
the strongest financial institutions in
North Texas, with paid up capital OF
100000, and a surplus of $4,000, made an
assignment to Judge D. H. Scott. This ac-
ton was precipitated by the failure of the
cotton firm of Martin. Wise & Fitzhugh
yesterday. II was known that the firm
owed the bank money and depositors be-
came alarmed and run begun. All
chccks presented yesterday were promptly
cashed. The bank officials forsaw that il
the run was kept up it would be forced
10 the wall. An appeal to the other local
banks for assistance was refused. When
the doors opened this morning the run
was renewed, and continued until the
bank was forced to close.
This set people wild and a rush was
made for the City National, which was
also large creditor of Martin, Wise &
t1tzhugh great crowd gathered in
front of the building and it became neces-
sary for the police to clear the sidewalks
AT II o'clock, Col. George F. Hicks, vice
president of the First National Bank
walked in and laid 100000 on the City Ma
tionaPs counter and told the people to
come forward and get their money. This
was follwed by the announcement that the
bank would remain open until O'clock to
pay depositors. This allayed the fears OF
some, but many continued to withdraw
their money. Apprehensions are felt for
banks in neighboring towns who are in
volved in the failure of Martin, Wise &
Fitzhugh.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-24
WATER SURROUNDS COLUMBIA.
The ChRttahoochee River Higher
Than Since 1856.

lnan since 1856.
Columbia, Ala, March 23-Rain has
fallen here almost continuously since
Sunday noon. but the prospects are now
for fairer weather. The Chattahoochee
is higher than since 1886, and the town is
surrounded by water. and there is no exit
except by boat. The bridge at Wood 5
mill is gone and the one at Taylor's mill
is impossible and will likely go. The
bridge on the lower river road is in dan
ger Great damage has been done TO the
new wagon bridge, which IS being built
across the Chattahoochee. All river plan
tations are under water, and the damage
will be great. The river is still rising at
the rate of four inches an hour.
While party of men were out running
rabbits, and in attempting to reach an
island, the boat was capsized and James
Roland. young man, about IS years old,
was drowned, and Charlie Morris drifted
over a mile down the stream before he
could be rescued
The train on the Central left here this
morning on time. but has been unable to
get beyond Blakely, Ga, thirteen miles
east of here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-24
HUNTER WITHIN THREE VOTES.
Ncverth cIess the Chances Looked
Upon as in Favor of Bradley.

Nevertheless the Chances Looked
Upon as I'm Favor of Bradley.
Frankfort. KY. March 23.-The Senate
and House ballotted separately at noon to-
day for United States senator
The vote in the Senate was: W. G.. Hun
ter, rep, 49, ]. C. S. Blackburn, dem. Il;
George NJ. Davis, gold dem. 6; st. John
Boyle, rep, 8; necessary to choice, 1s.
The House voted Hunter, So; Black
burn, 81: Davis 8; S. b. Buckner gold
dem, !: James b. McCreary. DEM, /;
Boyle 3; r. T. Tyler. dem, /; w. J. stone,
dem. /.
Representative w. A. Baird, who was
elected as a gold democrat, voted for DIR.
Hunter. Mr.. Stout, gold democrat. voted
for Blackburn.
The republicans who refused to vote for
Dr. Hunter to-day issued statement de-
claring that he Is not the legal nominee,
and that st. John Boyle is. The republic
cans are called on to vote for Mr.. Boyle at
to-morrow's joint session. The statement
closes with: 1--WE have not been bought.
and are not for sale"
Maj. p S. Johnston, chairman of the
silver democratic state central committee,
was at the state house all the morning,
urging the silver democrats to vote for
Gov. Bradley for senator.
1t will take 60 votes to elect a senator
at to-morrow's joint session. Hunter got
&c to-day. There VIII be 1856 votes cast
Only 1876 were cast at to-day's separate
ballot, as one House democrat missed his
train. There are 1873 seats in the legisla-
ture, but one (democratic) is vacant
through death, and illness keeps Senator
Ogilvie (democraO away. II is said to-
night that eleven more republicans will
refuse to vote for Hunter tomorrow. Ex-
State Senator Ed Parker. friend of Gov.
Bradley, offered 10 bet $1,000 this afternoon
that Bradley will be elected senator to-
morrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-24
MCKINLEY BREAKING DOWN.
The President May Have 10 Go 10 the
sensh0re for a Rest.

Washington. March 3.-President Me-
Kinley is showing the effect Of the pres
sure upon him for office. He gives TO
each visitor a courteous hearing. but the
tax on his vitality is very severe. The
ofiiceseekers are at the white house when
the doors are opened In the morning and
they remain in evidence until the President
Is compelled through sheer fatigue 70 seek
the seclusion of his private apartments.
The warm weather OF the past few days
has added TO his discomfort aud II has
been suggested that he spend an occa-
slonal day IN rest at the seashore or In
the country near the city. The President
Is 50 conscientious, however, that he In,
sists upon staying az his desk as long as
his stength will permit. His friends be-
lieve that II he does not take brief OUT
ing he win break down from overwork.
They maintain that he has been under a
terrific strain since his nomination last
June and that It Is not In human nature
70 continue II indefinitely
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-24
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AWFUL BLOW IN ALABAMA.
Eight Lives Lost in the Flood That
Followed the Cyclone.


Followed the Cyclone.
Eufaula. Ala, March 23.-This city IS
central in a section which was swept by
a tornado yesterday, in which death and
disaster has played a dreadful part.
For several days there has been a sum-
mer mldness all through Southwest
Georgia and Southeast Alabama, the
country tributary to the Chattahoochee
river. on Sunday the thermometer went
up to 80 and the air was oppressive. Yes
terday morning leaden skies and lncreas-
ing wind pressure preceded storm which
came sweeping along with terrific force.
Shutters and roofs gave way, and for
two hours there was terror and desola-
tion. when the tornado passed Off TO the
northwest, coursing along the Chattahoo-
chez valley.
The reports soon coming in told OF the
terrible devastation.
From Henry county, Alabama, around
Abbeville, there come stories Of death and
wreck. A family Of five persons Is re-
ported killed near Geneva.
A second disaster, that Of floods, is now
upon the country. The rivers and creeks
are swelling with the rainfall, which al
must TehemDleu ciOuuDuFbt III It's cOpl-
BUSINESS. on both sides Of the Chatta-
hoochee south OF this place the fields are
overflowed. destroying all the winter 8
work Of preparation, carrying away cab
ins and stock.
Late last night news came In OF the
drowning of a family Of eight persons on
the Alabama side Of the river In Henry
county Richard Manson, with his wife
and six children, lived In a cabin on the
river bank at the crossing OF the Gem
tral railroad from Columbia The waters
rushed IN, and before they could extrlcate
themselves all were lost.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-24
COERCION OF THE CRETANS.
THREE HUNDRED FRENCH SOL
DIERS SENT TO CANEA.

Another Detachment of 800 Going 10
the Eastern End of the IslRnd-Ad-
miral CanevarO Issues 4 PrOcIn-
nation Warning the Insurgents
Not to Attack Certain Turkish
FOrts-AnOther Massacre of Armc-
mans in AnatoIiO.
Canea, March 23.-Three hundred French
troops, the first of the reinforcements or
dered to Crete for service, landed at Suda
to-day. Later they marched to this city.
Three hundred other French troops viii
go to Sitia, at the eastern end of the ISL
and.
Admiral Canevaro, the italian officer,
who is by reason of seniority in command
of the combined fleets of the powers, has
issued proclamation enjoining the in
surgents and Greek troops not to attack
the Turkish forts at Kissamo, Suda, Ma
laxa, Retimo, Gambia and Hierapetra,
these forts being necessary for the main-
lenance of order at the ports, where the
foreign troops viii be disembarked.
The proclamation closed with a warning
that prompt measures will be taken to Sc
cure respect for it.
1t is doubted that the insurgents will
pay any heed to the proclamation.
Constantinople, March 23-In conse-
quence of the troubles at Tokat, in the
Sivas district Of Anatola, Sir Philip Cur
rie the ambassador, has sent to the porte
the strongest remonstrance that has been
addressed to the government in an official
communication.
na 3icfa of t1,ok
fifteen Armenians and three Mussulsmans
were killed, but the embassies have re-
ceived reliable information that fully 100
Admenians were massacred. The people
were killed while in church. During and
after the massacre, the Armenian quarter
of the city was given over to pillage.
The Turkish newspapers in their COM
ments upon the blockade of Crete, remark
upon the pacific attitude of the powers to-
wards Turkey. Their attitude, they say,
is conformable with the rights and polit
ical interests of the porte and furnishes
fresh proof of the striking success that
has been gained by the sultan. 1t also
testifies to the friendship of the powers
for the porte and their solicitude for the
peace of the world.
London, March 23.-In the House of
Commons to-day, G. N Curzon, under
foreign secretary, in reply to a question by
Sir Charles Dixie, said that the govern
ment had not received any proposals from
| Greece. looking to a compromise with the
powers beyond what was contained in
| Greece's supplementary note, which had
already been made known to the House. It
seemed, however, that the Greek minister
at Paris had made verbal communications
to NJ. Hanotaux, the French minister of
foreign affairs. but none such had been
tain.
In reply to a question by John G.. S. Nc
Neill anti-Parnellite, Mr.. Curzon said
that Turkey was not taking any part in
the blockade of Cretan ports, and that
Turkish merchant vessels in entering the
ports of Crete would be subject to the
same restrictions as were imposed upon
the vessels of other nations.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-24
A TRIO or APPOINTMENTS.
T. r. swayze of New Jersey Succeeds
Logan Carlisle.

Washington. March 23.-Theodore +.
swayze Of New Jersey has been appoint
ed chief clerk Of the treasury department,
vice Logan Carlisle, resigned. Mr.. swayze
was formerly chief clerk OF the treasury
department.
Mai. Fred s. Bracket. appointment
clerk, vice Scott Nesbltt, transferred to
coast and gcodetic survey as disbursing
clerk
Capt Rogers Of Ohio, chief Of division
IN the Office OF the auditor for the war