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The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-04-23
TORE THROUGH LEvEE.
Serious Break Occurs in the Louis
lana System.

Natchez, Miss, April 21.-The first
break in the Concordia parish front oc-
Cured yesterday morning, when the
Glasscock levee gave way. This levee
is located about twenty-eight miles be-
low Natchez and is near the lower end
of the levee system of the parish. A
large force of men were at work on the
levee yesterday morning, raising and
strengthening it, when suddenly the
laborers saw the muddy water begin to
bubble up at the lower end. Almost
INSTANTLY, the seething water tore a
great hole through the embankment.
The water rushed through at great
rate and began spreading out in the
lowlands adjacent.
The water from this break will inun-
date the lower part of the parish, from
Morville down to Brabston, covering a
NUM- ber of fine plantations. The flood
from this crevasse will be met by the
waters from the Biggs break, north of
here, covering vast area. It will en-
tail vast amount of suffering to the
people of the neighborhood, and relief
will have to be extended to them.
Tonight the crevasse is reported to
be from 800 to 1000 feet wide and still
caving.
Major ]. H. Willard, United States
engineer, tonight received dispatch
from the master of the steamer Flor
ence, ordered last night to Coon's land
ing, La, to rescue flood sufferers, ask
ing him to send all skiffs obtainable by
first steamer, as people are drowning
and cannot be reached except by skif.
Coon's landing is about thirty-fve miles
from this city.
A dispatch arrived at midnight from
Ashwood, La, saying the water is rush.
ing rapidly into the swamps of Tensas
parish, which are inaccessible by
steamer, and this dispatch aroused
many apprehensions. Skiffs cannot be
sent tonight.
A dispatch from the Valley route
operator at Hays, Miss, referring to
the foregoing, says the calamity at
Coon's landing is due to break in the
levee there and that another has oc-
Cured opposite Rodney.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-04-23
HARD fighting IN THE EAST
Turks Are Pushing Their
Way Into Greece.
BATTLE IN MlLouNA PASS
Invasion-The Bombardment Of Pre-
vesa-warships Silenced the Forts.

Greeks Are Stubbornly Resisting the
Invasion-The Bombardment of Pre-
vesa-warships silenced the Forts.
Foot of Milouna Pass, April 20.-A
fierce battle ragged in the pass all night
long. The Greeks entered and descend
ed toward the valley, encountered four
battalions of Turkish troops, who drove
them back, and at the point of the bay
onet rescued the force garrisoning the
Turkish blockhouses, which the Greeks
had encircled before entering the pass.
Neshad Pasha, commanding the Fifth
division, occupied Mount Harnia, with
a great force, while Hairi Pasha, COM
manding the Sixth division, prepared
to enter the Tschaisahn pass, and
Haida Pasha, with the Fourth divi-
sion, occupied Milouna pass.
Before dawn, Edhim Pasha rode out
to direct the disposition of the divi-
sions. A general engagement ensued.
The battle still continues along the en-
tire pass, over 20, 900 men being en-
gagged. The combat turned on the pos
session of the Greek blockhouse, which
was most obstinately defended. Sew
eral vigorous attacks were made by the
Turks, without success, but, finally,
about o'clock, by magnificent dash,
they took the blockhouse at the point
of the bayonet.
The Greeks are still defending their
positions on the summit of the hill.
AT the present moment four battalions
of Mendukh Pasha's division are ad-
vancing to the frontier positions already
taken.
The Turks are fighting like demons.
The Turkish artillery is doing splendid
work under the command of Ria Pasha.
The correspondent says: II regret
to have to announce the death of Hafiz
Pasha at Milouna. The battle is still
undecided, but the Turks, without call
ing up the reserves, have taken almost
the whole pass. 1t is impossible to
give details as to losses. I saw many
groups of wounded men, but they were
mostly on the heights. Ambulances
have been sent to bring them in. I
cannot say whether the Turks intend to
advance on Larissa.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-04-23
M'KINLEY's CUBAN PoLIc>
The War Must Be Fought on Civil
ICED Lines.

New York, April ia Tribune
dispatch from Washington says:
The policy of the administration in
reference to Cuba is not likely to be
criticised as was that of its predecessor
on the score of indifference to the
rights of American citizens. Secretary
Sherman will see to it that imprison-
ment of suspects entitled to the pro-
lection of the United States for. an in
definite period is no longer INDUCED in
by Spanish officials in Cuba. He will
even 90 further and make it plain to
the Spanish authorities that they can
not, in the closing of the 10th century,
be permitted to carry on war on princi-
pies widely divergent from modern CIV
ilization. In short, notice has been
served, on the Spanish government
informally as yet, but still in unmis-
taxable terms-that this government
recognizes state of civil war on the
island Of Cuba which demands a treat
ment of prisoners taken in action by
either side somewhat different from
that which seems to have been accorded
them thus far.
4AC lA1uCold1C CduoO VI tAlS hoblN Z
being served on the Spanish govern
ment was, of course, the capture of
Cuban General Rivera and the rumor
that he would be forthwith tried by
drumhead court-martial and shot.
The president, Immediately after the
news of the fate In store for the pris-
oner was received, ordered the secretary
to draw UP protest against the con-
templated action of General Weyler.
Upon second consideration, however,
the protest took less formal shape.
Instead of being diverted to the Spanish
minister in writing, Senior de LONE was
sent for by the secretary of state and
informed as to the views Of the admin
istration in the matter. This protest,
it is assumed, was no less explicit than
that which Secretary Sherman had pre-
viously drafted. At any rate it had its
effect, for General Rivera is still living.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-04-23
DUEL TO THE DEATH.
Two Nez Perces Indians, Brother
-. Fought Near Lewiston.

Two Nez Perces Indians, Brothers,
Fought Near lewiston.
Lewiston, Idaho, April 81. - Tom
and Mike Wilson, two brothers, Nez
Perces Indians from the reservation,
fought deadly duel eight miles from
this place yesterday. The fight oc-
Cured on the Lapwai road in Soldier
canyon, and was witnessed by set
tiers wife from distance. They first
fought on horseback; then dismounted
and fought on foot. The attention of
the settlers wife was attracted by the
angry screams of the combatants.
When her husband returned in the
evening, he went to the scene and found
the dead body of Tom Wilson. Both
brothers had been drinking. Until a
short time ago they were highly re-
spected by the whites and Indians
alike, but could not stand the prosper
ity due to the distribution by the gov
eminent Of large sums in payment of
ceded lands. Mike is in Jail here. He
claims his brothers. horse fell upon
him
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-04-23
FOR CARS wARsHIPs.
Illinois Steel Company to Bid on a Big
Contract for Armor Plate.

COntf8CC 1Or AfmOr FIAbe.
Chicago, April 20.-The Illinois
Steel Company has received through
the Russian minister at Washington q
proposition looking to the company
bidding on armor-plate for the two
Russian war ships. The contract is to
be for 5000 tons, and in case of award
the Chicago concern would turn into its
treasury in the neighborhood of $3,-
600, 1000.
1t is said the offers of the Illinois
Steel Company to furnish the United
States government with armor-plate at
the remarkably low figure of $240 a
ton has startled the war departments
the world over. For the past two years
the Russian government has been COM
ing to the United States for nearly all
the armor-plate used in constructing its
new ships of war. but the contracts
have heretofore been awarded to either
the Carnegie or the Bethlehem COM
pany, each of which have supplied the
armor for Russian man-of-war. The
war scare in the far East has evidently
started the most active preparations in
the czar's naval department.
The contract which the Illinois Steel
Company is asked to bid on is the
largest ever awarded by the Russian
government. 1t is limited that it is the
purpose of the latter to get in its con-
tract ahead of the United States.
President Gates was seen today, but
he refused to discuss the matter further
than to say the report was correct, and
that he had written the Russian minis
ter at Washington, to whom the offer
was made, for all necessary particulars
for proceeding with the bids. The
matter will be laid before the directors
of the company next Wednesday in
New York.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-04-23
WEEKLY MARKET LETTER.
Downing, Hopkins s. Company's Review
of Trade.

There was good trade and active
market in wheat during the past week,
fluctuations covering ~ range. Oper-
ations were somewhat enlarged, and
towards the end of the week orders
from the country more numerous. The
feeling developed was stronger and
higher prices ruled, all of which was
maintained, and the close shows an adj
vance of 7Ac, with final trades in May
at 1870 and July 1890. The holiday
on Friday had tendency to curtail
operations during the middle of the
week, but commencing with the first
tap of the bell on Saturday there was
good general trade and the largest gain
for a single day in the week was scored
. on that day, May advancing from
go 3-8c at the opening, to 73c at the
close. Heavy short traders were the
principal buyers, but they were first
goaded into action by some energetic
buying for long and foreign accounts.
In the midst of rejolcings over their
recent series of brilliant victories, the
bears seemed to forget their experience
of only two years ago. On April 9 of
that year, May wheat sold at 54c, but
then began to climb, and the market
scarcely halted until 85 3-8c was reach
ed on May 20 the same year. A great
many bruins were hurt in that 80 5-8c
rise. The visible supply was in that
year, on March 1, 78, 762, 900; April l,
4,30s, 900 bushels against 37,706,0 900
bushels at present. Chicago stocks
April 1, 1895, were 6.454, 200 bushels
against present stock of 10000, 900
bushels. Nor was there at that time
any shortage in the wheat crops of other
countries, and no one was reading
column a day about ''the war in
Crete.' The SOC rise came Just the
same" We are not called upon to
state whether or not such an advance
will occur during the same period this
year. We do know, however, that it
has been many years since domestic
supply has been SO low as at present,
and about as long since the worlds sup
ply has been down before where it ia
now.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-04-23
Mad as "wet Hens"

The importers of the country are mad
as so many wet hens. They expected
to make millions out Of their excessive
importations prior to the final enact
ment of the Dingley bill, but the retro
spective clause introduced at the last
moment and passed by the house has
upset their plans completely. Their
hope of being able to import hundreds
of millions of dollars worth of goods
during the discussion of the bill in the
senate is gone, and they will not be
likely to add materially to the enormous
stocks of goods which they had already
brought in to escape payments of in
creased rates of duties.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-04-23

San Francisco, April 20.-Two 12-
inch guns for bay defense. one to be
mounted at Lime point and the other
at Fort point, have reached this city.
They are practically duplicates, differ
ing only in the nature Of their mount
ing. Both were made at the Water
vliet arsenal, and were shipped from
Highland beach, Sandy Hook, after be-
ing tested. Each gun weighs l15.S30
pounds, measures 40 feet in length,
and will throw shot weighing 1000
pounds. -
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-04-23
The House Doing Nothing.

Washington, April 21.-The policy
of doing nothing in the house seems to
be satisfactory with the Republicans,
or at least they do not complain about
the matter, except on rare occasions.
1t is claimed on the Democratic side
that if the committees were appointed
that there would be quite revolt from
the subjugation in which the speaker
holds the house. Considerable COM
plant is heard among those who want
to get some legislation through the
house, but the fear of the Republicans
is that, in case any legislation is al
lowed to pass-other than the tariff bill,
the senate will take occasion to take up
and pass bills rather than consider the
tariff. If it is understood that the
house will not consider any legislation,
the senate may not devote any Of its
time to considering bills.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-04-23
INDIAN BILL PASSED.
Other Business Transacted by the Sem
Senate-The House.

Senate-The House.
Washington, April 21.-The senate
passed the Indian appropriation bill to-
day. 1t is substantially the same as it
passed the house, and can occasion lit
tie division, save on the amendment
opening the Uncompahgre Indian reser-
vation.
Resolutions of inquiry were agreed
to asking the secretary of state as to
the operation of the reciprocity treaties
made under the Mckinley act.
Mr.. Vest introduced his resolution
declaring illegal the recent order Of the
secretary of the treasury relative to inn
ports arriving after April L. The SEN
ator gave notice of pressing the resolu-
tion tomorrow, and it may afford an
other test on the tariff.
After the executive session, the SEN
ate adjourned, as mark of respect to
Representative Milliken, deceased.
Rev. Hugh johnson, in his opening
prayer, invoked divine blessing -on
those nations struggling for civil and
religious liberty, and prayed for the
speedy termination of all wars. He re-
ferred also to the suffering along the
Mississippi river.
A resolution for q committee of five
senators to inquire into the circum-
stances of land patents to the Pacific
railroads and to the Oregon & Califor-
mia railroad, and the amounts of subsi-
dies paid to the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company, was favorably reported, but,
on suggestion of Stewart, went over.
During the debate on the Indian bill,
Allen offered an amendment for the es-
tablishment of an Indian supply ware
house at Omaha.
Gear said this was designed to take
the warehouse away from Chicago. If
this was to be done, he would propose
Sioux City, Ia, as we'll as Omaha, as
an Indian supply point. 1t led to ex-
tended debate as to the relative merits
of various cities as supply points for
the Indians, which resulted in the
Allen amendment being agreed to
An amendment by Hoar for two ad-
ditional federal judges in Indian terri
tory was adopted.
After a contest, an amendment by
Berry was agreed to, limiting the rolls
of tribes to certain designated classes.
At 1850 P. M. the senate went into
executive session on the arbitration
treaty, and at 2:15 adjourned.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-04-23
GREEKS BoMRARD PREvESA.
Turkish Fort Had Fired ON and Sunk
Greek Steamer.

Turkish Fort Had Fired ON and Sunk
Greek Steamer.
Athens, April 2O.-The Greek COM
mander at Actium, opposite Prevesa,
telegraphs that the Greek steamer
Macedonia, which was fired upon this
morning by the Turkish batteries while
leaving the gulf of Ambracia, did not
sink in deep water, but was able to run
ashore near the entrance of the gulf.
It appears that the bombardment Of
Prevesa did not begin until 11:30 A.
/; M. whereas the Turkish forces there
opened hot fire upon Actium at $50
A. M.
A column was formed at the tele-
graph station, but the building was
converted into a fort and was gar
risoned by 500 men. The Turkish fire
completely destroyed it, several of the
garrison being killed and wounded, al
though the Turkish aim was often wide.
The Greek commander requested in
structions by telegraph, and the min
lister Of war ordered him to lombard
Prevesa Immediately.
al ~ "A. V1s tilC OuAhdoA1 All y III Oa
few shots on Greek gunboat, which
replied, effectually silencing the Turk
ish battery. At II O'Clock the Greeks
began to attack the Turkish forts out
side the entrance of the gulf, partly to
divert the enemy's attention, and part
ly in order to prevent. the massacre of
Greeks at Prevesa. The Greek IRON
clad Spelzai has arrived to assist in
bombarding Prevesa, and the gunboats
continue to lombard from inside the
gulf. s
According to the latest kilograms
from Actium, 1900 Greeks have crossed
the gulf of Arta from Vonitza to Sala-
CORA, and are now marching on Prevesa.
Various reports are current as to the
landing of the insurgent bands on the
Chalkis peninsula. Bugles are sound
ing in the various parts of the city;
. soldiers are Fastening to their barracks,
and bodies of troops. hurriedly equipped
are being dispatched to the front, amid
enthusiastic ovations from the crowds
that fill the streets. Numerous con-
ferences have taken place today be-
tween the king and the cabinet, and as
the result Of them, the two last classes
of 1886 reserves have been called out.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-04-23
Short Line viii Not consolidate.

Salt Lake, April 1s.-E. Mcneil,
president of the o. R. & N. Co., ar
rived here from the East this morning,
accompanied by several officials of the
road. The party left for Portland this
evening. Mr.. McNeill denies the ru-
NOR that. negotiations are in progress
for the consolidation of the Oregon
Short Line and o. r. & N. Co.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-04-23
Relief Work at vicksburg.

Vicksburg, Miss, April 21.-Relief
work is the feature of the flood situation
here. It is reported today that the
Louisiana levees are black with people
waiting to be ferried over to the city.
Lieutenant Crowley, of the quarter
masters department, is here buying
supplies for the flooded region in gen.
eral, and handsome donations are com.
ing in by mail and wire.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-04-23
weather Good for Fighting.

London, April 20.-The latest ad-
vices from Arta show that rains have
been followed by three days of fine
weather, and the Arakphos, which
alone separates the progress of the
armies, is rapidly shrinking. The hill
roads are rapidly improving in condi.
tion. 1t is at this point that the sever
est and deadliest fighting may be ex-
pected. Another question, is whether
the Greeks can engineer an uprising in
Macedonia. Russia and Germany are
meanwhile content to see Greece and
Turkey cripple each other for many
years to come, SO long as the other Bal
kan states are kept quite.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-04-23
High Greek omcers Killed.

Athens, April 20.-In the fighting on
the frontier, the Turks have occupied
Ana and Milouna, but they have not
succeeded in taking Karna. The en-
gagement at Milouna pass was of the
fiercest character, and the losses were
heavy on both sides. The Turkish sol
diers destroyed two pieces of Greek ar
tillery. The Greeks captured an en-
tire battery from the Turks. The Greek
officers of high rank were killed. A
large body of Greek troops is now
marching against Menexe, and brisk
firing is going on along the whole line
as far west as Arta.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-04-23
THE COAST VICTORIES
TARIFF BILL GRATIFYING TO
WESTERN REPUBLICANS.
Fruits, Wool and Other Farm Products
Being Especially Cared For-Japan's
New Financial Departure.

4. F. PARsoNs Special Correspondent.
Washington, D. C.-Pacific coast
representatives are generally we'll
pleased with the new tariff bill. It
gives to the products of their. section
such full protection that they feel we'll
satisfied with the work thus far, though
they will ask for an increase in one or
two features of the fruit schedules, and
are very hopeful of success. They find
the agricultural element Of. the coun-
try and the employees of the manufac-
turing establishments generally de-
lighted with the bill, and that the only
serious opposition comes from the for
eigners who want to send goods into
this country, and the importers who
want to make money by bringing them
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-04-23
Corey,s Outfit Sent to Idaho.

Astoria, Or, April 21.-The local
agents of the firm of Corey. Bros, rail-
road contractors, received notice last
night to Immediately ship the entire
outfit to Blackfoot, Idaho, where the
firm has secured large government
contract.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-04-23
Aoc,dentalIv Ki1led. Himself.

New York, April 19.-Wells Finch,
q -four broker and member of the prod
uce exchange for more than thirty
years, accidentally shot and killed
himself this afternoon, while cleaning
q revolver in his Office, in the Produce
Exchange building.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-04-23
American Gum. for Turkex.

London, April 20.-A Standard dis
patch from Constantinople says that
battery of American machine guns, of
the latest pattern, arrived there lately,
and were secretly conveyed to. the Yil-.
diz Kiosk, where it had been placed in
position.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-04-23
AP1ace for Goldsmith.

Washington, April 21.-The presi-
dent today informed Representative
Bartholdt, Of Missouri, that Julius
Goldsmith, of Milwaukee, Wis, had
been selected consul general to Berlin.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-04-23

Athens, April 21.-At the second
sitting. Of the legislative assembly last
night, the house voted on various meas
ures proposed by the government, and
then adjourned sine die. The session
lasted until O'Clock this morning.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-04-23
Pushing for PROMPT Action.

The demand for prompt action by
the senate on the tariff bill grows
apace. Members Of that body are re-
ceiving communications from Republi-
cans and Democrats alike urging prompt
action. The finance committee, which
expected to put couple of months on
the bill, expects to finish it in a couple
of weeks, and the plans for elaborate
discussion in the senate are being ma
terially reduced.