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The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12

London, Feb. "a dispatch from
Tashkend, Asiatic Russia, says that the
governor of the trans-Caspian terri
tories reports an outbreak of the plague
at Kandehar, Afghanistan. A large
body of Russian troops has accordingly
been ordered to form Gordon around
the Amoo- -Daris, or Turkestan region.
A dispatch to the Mail from Bombay
says that the plague is getting beyond
all control. Saturday IA deaths were
reported. Even the vultures of the
'stogers Of silence" are dying.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12
Dashed Into a Funeral.

Alameda, CAL, Feb. 9.-Shortly af-
ter o'clock this afternoon, a broad
guage local train dashed around an
abrupt curve near Buena Vista avenue
into a funeral procession, which was
crossing the track. The engine just
missed the hearse and struck the hack
Immediately behind it, in which were
five of the mourners. The vehicle was
completely wrecked, but it's occupants
fortunately escaped with few nasty
cuts and bruises. Herbert Grove, the
driver of the hack, was thrown between
the horses and was seriously kicked by
one of them
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12
Cumberland. Md. Feb. 1o.-An

Cumberland, Md, Feb. 1O.-An ex-
cursion train on the Cumberland &
Pennsylvania railroad, feeder of the
Baltimore & Ohio, went down a trestle
at Franklin mine, Nd, at midnight.
There were fifteen passengers on board.
John Howard, fireman, jumped from
the engine as it was toppling over, and
received injuries from which he died.
Engineer Ross was also fatally injured.
The accident was caused by the center
props of the trestle being knocked down
and carried away by an ice gorge.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12
Consular and Diplomatio BIZ.

Washington, Feb. 9.-The consular
and diplomatic appropriation bill was
reported to the senate by the committee
on appropriations today. The commit
tee restored the American consulates at
Horgen, Switzerland, and Alexandret-
ia, Asiatic Turkey. It also extended
the ranking privilege to the bureau of
American republics.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12
An Old Lady Murdered. .

Salt Lake, Feb. "A Tribune
special from Butte says: Mrs. Mary
McDonough, lady 70 years old, was
found murdered at her home today in
the town of Basin, in Jefferson county.
She was found in back room of her
house, her head and face being hacked
almost to pieces, with an ak, which was
found in the room. No motive is
known for the deed.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12
Hunt,nxton Withdrau.

Representative Huntington, of Was.
CO, ON Thursday, gave notice that he
would withdraw from further participa-
tion. This is the first detection, and
now leaves but thirty y-eight members
willing to elect United States senator
by means Of a joint assembly. After
the roll-call Huntington arose and said
he desired to explain his position. He
thought the Benson house was legally
organized, and accordingly he had
voted last Tuesday for United States
senator. He considered it his duty to do
SO. The joint assembly had now met
for the third time, the roll had been
called and no announcement Of the result
had been made from the chair. He
had voted for senator on Tuesday, but
his candidate was not that of the bal
ance of the organization. This conven-
tion was being held in the interest of a
single candidate.
In view of the situation he felt it his
duty to withdraw. He did not approve
of the methods used in preventing the
organization of the house or delaying
the vote on senator.
Representative Lake has introduced
in the house bill to provide for the
appointment by the governor of state
veterinary board of five, who shall ex-
anime applicants for license in much
the same manner as the medical board.
Members of the board are given per
diem, and necessary expenses.
Representative Somers has intro
duced bill in the house amending the
present law relative to the fencing Of
railroads. It is designed to make it
more convenient for cattle to pass at
crossings.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12

New York, Feb. 9.-Sylvester Scovel
is the only New York correspondent
who has been for any length of time
with the Csban army in the field. He
has had considerable success in eluding
the vigilance of the Spanish troops and
getting his dispatches out of Cuba. He
is the son of Rev. DIR. Scovel, president
of Wooster university, He is well ed
ucated, and an all around athlete.
Scovel was manager of the Cleveland
Athletic Club when the Cuban rebel
lion broke out. In spirit of adven-
ture, he determined to join the pa
triots, and in October, 1895, he left
Cleveland for Cuba.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12
The Omaha Expositfon.

Omaha, Neb., Feb. 8.-The way
and means committee of the Nebrasks
house of representatives unanimously
reported the trans-Mississippi exposi
ton bill, appropriating $150,00 fol-
the exposition. This practically endi
all doubts as to the exposition, and in
sures the rapid development Of the en-
terprise.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12
The Competitor Papers.

Washington, Feb. 9.-The resolution
passed by the senate today relative to
the capure of the Competitor by a
Spanish warship was introduced by
Senator Morgan June 8, 1896, and calls
upon the president for information re-
garding the capture. Since that time
the president has transmitted to con-
gress part of the correspondence rela-
tive to the Competitor and the prison
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12
Three Friends seized.

Jacksonville, Fla, Feb. o. The
steamer Three Friends was seized and
ibeled upon her return today from
towing trip down the coast. The libel
charges her with piracy; that Hotch
kiss gun was mounted upon the bow of
the steamer and was fired at Spanish
gunboat at the mouth of the San Juan
river, while endeayoring to land an ex-
pedition.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12

Spokane Typographical Union, No.
1913, has passed resolution protesting
against the establishment of printing
office in the penitentiary, in accordance
with Governor Rogers recommenda-
tiOn.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12
starxtne Familie. i'm oh,o.

Bellaire, O., Feb 8.-Fifty families
are living at the Belmony coal mines
near here, absolutely destitute, and
today committee of men from the
mines went about the city soliciting
food for the starving families. When
the mines shut down four months ago,
supplies were refused to the miners ut
the company's store.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12
A shfpyard Burned i.

Glasgow, Feb. s.-The shipyard of
the Fairfield Shipbuilding Company,
Dover, near here, has been almost COM
pletely destroyed by fire. The damage
is estimated at $250,00o. Four thou
sand persons are thrown out of en-
ployment.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12
A Pension for George aughes.

Washington, Feb. 9.-Representative
Ellis says the George Hughes pension
bill has passed the senate and has been
reported from the house committee at
$50 per month. He expects to have it
reached and passed in time to be signed
by the president before congress ad-
iOurns
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12
decided Against watson.

Washington, Feb. 9.-It became
known today that the house committee
on elections, which had charge of the
election contest brought by Thomas f.
Watson, of Georgia, recently Popuhstics
candidate for vice-president, against
Representative Black, decided yester-
day to confirm Blacks title to the seat.
The verdict, it is understood, is unani-
NOUS.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12
The Thames overf1ovfn~.

London, Feb. 9.-Although the rains
stopped last Friday, the Thames con-
tinues to rise. Serious floods are re-
ported throughout the valley. The
Windsor race course and the grounds
at Eton are submerged.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12
Firecrackers Caused It.

Victoria, B. c., Feb. ia boy
named Albert Auld was killed through
the shying of coal cart horse at fire
crackers in Chinatown this evening.
The load was overturned, and crushed
Aald's skull Mayor Redfern stopped
the firing of crackers in the streets.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12
Drowned He.self and Children

Salt Lake, Feb. "a Tribune
special from Butte says: At Big Tim
ber, in the eastern part of the state,
Mrs. John Cort drowned herself and
three children in the Yellowstone river
this afternoon. The bodies have not
been recovered.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12
JOINT ASSEMBLY FAILED.
The Necessary Forty Six Votes Could
Not Be Mustered.

The joint assembly of the Oregon
legislature for the purpose of electing
United States senator at noon Wednes
day came to naught. The Mitchell
forces could only get forty members to
enter it. Seeing that it would be inn
possible to: secure forty-six, the re-
quired number, recess was taken un-
til 1880 in the evening, but the night
session developed no change.
Senator Reed tried to get state
ment from Chairman .Brownel as to
which house was participating in the
assembly. Brownell would not say
and Reed walked out of the room, leav-
ing only thirty-nine present. OF the
Benson house Lake was absent.
The sensation of the convention was
the action of Senator Hasletine, who
was considered one of Mitchell's warm
est supporters. Hasletine was present
when the roll was called. He did not
answer to his name, and the chair
asked him if he wished to be recorded
as present. Haseltine said:
'Mr. President, there is no question
in my mind as to the illegality of the
vote yesterday, and I therefore decline
to come in at present."
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12
The Benson House.

The Benson house met at $3.50 Mon
day, and after reading two unimport-
ant bills, adjourned.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12

The Chinese condemn criminals to
death by preventing sleep. Sufferers
last from twelve to twenty days, when
death comes to their relief.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12
Hamburg strike . Failure.

Hamburg, Feb. AT a meeting Of
the striking dock laborers today, it was
voted to resume work today after the
leaders had declared the battle lost and
funds exhausted.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12

Towles, CAL, Feb. s.-A premature
explosion of blast in the Pioneer
mine today resulted in the death Of D.
]. Sullivan and Edward Thompson.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12
A Correspondents Arrested.

Washington, Feb. 9.-Consul-G Gen.
eral Lee today telegraphed the state de-
partment from Havana:
Sylvester Scovel, World corre-
spondent, was arrested yesterday at
Tunas, Santa Clara province.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12
wooden mills Shut Down.

Fall River, Mass, Feb. 9.-The Jesse
Edy Manufacturing Company, which
operates the only woolen mills in this
city, has decided to shut down for sew
eral weeks.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12
Fifteen Hundred Christians Killed.

Vienna, Feb. "a Neue Erie Presse
dispatch form Athens says that /, 500
Christians, constituting the whole pop
ulation of village, the name of which
is not given, have been murdered by
Mussulmans.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12

Astoria, Or, Feb. 9.-At the meet.
ing of the fishermen's union tonight, 8
majority of 200 present voted to make
the price of fish this season ~ cents
per pound,
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12
Omcial Plague Returns.

Bombay. Feb. s.-According to the
official returns, there have been, up to
date. 5000 cases of plague, and S,s41
deaths.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12
Drowned while skating

Jennings, Kan, Feb. s.-Ben Mum
son, married, and Bert, his 16-year.
old brother, were drowned while skatr
ing near here yesterday.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12

On some parts of the coast of France,
where the wind is in the east, the mist
that appears bears with it q very mo-
tieeable perfume,
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12

Captain Thomas R. Brown died at
his home just south of Ashland, Or,
aged about 53 years. Mr.. Brown was
well known in Washington, where he
was United States marshal during the
Harrison administration.
There died at the receiving hospital
in San Francisco man who claimed
to have been of royal birth. He gave
the name of Eugene de Beauharnaias,
and claimed to have been a descendent
of Empress Josephine, the first wife of
Napoleon. He also claimed to have
been an officer in the Confederate
navy.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12
A French Cruiser starts.

Toulon, Feb. 9.-The French cruiser
Troude has started for the island OF
Crete.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12
The Davis House.

The Davis house met Monday and
Immediately adjourned.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12

Two Paris aeronauts are going to try
to beat the balloon record by remaining
twenty-four hours in the clouda
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12

Occasional instances have been found
of perfectly pure native iron in meteor
ties.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12
WORK OF CONGRESS.
Proceedings of the Senate in Open
Session.

Washington, Feb. 10.-The senate
was in executive session most of the
day, considering the Anglo-American
peace treaty, SO that little time was
given in open session to the transaction
of regular Legislative work.
Early in the day, the bill rearrang-
ing the judicial districts of Texas was
passed over the presidents veto by the
unusually heavy majority of rs to l,
the negative vote being that of Caffery
of Louisiana.
Speaking of the bill, Mills said the
burden of the presidents objection was
that the judge of the court, the clerk
and the marshal opposed the change.
For years the development of Texas had
demanded the change, but every time
it was attempted there was the opposi-
ton of court officials who desired their
convenience consulted rather than the
convenience of the public. And so, in
this case, said the senator, the presi-
dent had accepted the views of the
court officials rather than those of the
representatives of the people.
The effect of the vote is to make the
bill law without further reference to
the president, as it has already passed
over the veto in the house.
Pettigrew sought to have the bill rel
ative to amending the timber culture
laws recalled from the president to cor
rect an error. Hill interposed the legal
point that it was beyond the power of
congress to take a bill out of the hands
of the president to amend it on matters
of substance. 1t might overcome the
veto power. by Withdrawing bill from
the president when it was liable to be
vetoed. The resolution went over.
At l o'clock, on motion of Sherman,
the senate went into executive session
and so remained until adjourning at
5:25.
In the House.
Washington, Feb. 10.-The house
devoted the whole day to District of
Columbia business, and eight bills of
more or less local Importance were
passed.
The certificates of election of the
principal electors, forwarded to the
house by the secretary of state, were
submitted and ordered to lie on the
table, in anticipation of the counting
of the electoral vote.
The report on the Immigration bill
was presented, and notice given that it
would be called up tomorrow. Barthold,
who fought the first report, has signed
the present report, and it will be
adopted, it is believed, practically with
out opposition. The speaker appointed
Grosvenor and Richardson as tellers on
the part of the house to count the cleo
toral vote.
a resolution was adopted requesting
the secretary of the interior to inform
the house what action had been taken
to enforce the terms of the treaty of
1868, with the Navajo Indians, by
which these Indians are required to re-
main within the limits of their reserva-
tion. At 5:lO P. M. the house ad-
journed.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-12

Senator Kings second amendment to
the constitution provides for the adop-
tion of amendments by the legislature
and their submission to the people. It
also provides for the manner of submit
ting new constitution to the referen-
dunn.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-10-08
vicToRIus cUeAHs.

Heavy Losses sastafsed By the Spzniakds
in . Keeest Fight.
Skw YoEK. Oct s.-The Herald Is
Havana special says: 4 big battle &C.
CURED October 9, in Camerone hills.
not far from Mantanzas. between the
Spanish under General Molina and the
rebels under the command Of Eetan-
court. sanquilley and Raouil arrange.
The Hersld's correspondent in Man.
taozss obtained an account of the fight
from Spanish official VINO was pre-
sent From this it appears that the
rebel infantry was strongly entrench-
ed ia an almost inaccessible position
in the hills, and all efforts to disiodge
them were futile. re suiting only in
heavy loss to the attacking forces.
The insurgents had only fen men
killed and jeered and tainted the
Spanish during the whole engagement
Molina nearly met death. Enraged
At his failure he returned 70 attack
the next day. but with no better sue.
cess Large numbers of wounded and
dying Spanish soldiers were brough.
into MsntaDzas.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-10-08
vcros,A Opposes HONE RULE
u.srs n AFai.s. the Desress 49, - - = - =
Irssh Heart

@. n Against sAe Dexrsse 49, - -
s1 Irssh Heart. g,
NsE YazK. Oct 81 cabiegr7n
s,,o-a Lcndon to the Evening Posi- saES
No ssssls talk has been zroasest IN
v,assssal circles over passages IN LORD
Tenrrson's biography. which nearly
an the reviewers yurpossly or aeca-
,s-nsaEfv overlooked The passages ~
letters besneea Lord Teanyson ann
tie s-ssn frrrish the frss direct
erRSeses OF the uueea-s Mtser and
se.iTe 1sostiEisy I'D tine home RTE Esslics
os her eors.itusiona4 AdTiserS- and
azf.s Ersst the nossua that isis queen
has tsroape the msrs ECHO OF her Uain-
SS.e-s rS=ws Il is well known fact
.Ez. the Letters are now publEsas1 oT
the deliberate wish Of her na 9rsfy-
Tbs lends peculiar interest and HE
p5-tsnea to The disclosure, Suggesting
either hsr belief that Irish home rule
is gone beyond recall, though MI
john Morrly las this week again
nailed the hone rule clause 10 she
lioera! mast. OF else her Fixed deter-
,nination 10 withhold her acceptance
of ary such constitutional change
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-10-08
STAND BY wEYLER.
spanish Residents of Cuba Want Hin
Retained.

. 9 .,u
Spanish Residents Of Cuba Want Him
Retained.
HAVANA, Oct. 6-The friends of
Captain General Weyler made a grand
rally in his behalf and did all they
could possibly do to prevent his recall
to Spain. At meeting at which
many OF the Weather class of Span
iards were present resolutions indoors.
ing General Weyler were adopted with
great enthusiasm and cable message
was sent to the government of Madrid
announcing that the representatives of
the trading. mercantile and industrial
communities were satisfied with the
course followed by Captain General
Weyler looking to an early and COM
plete pacification Of Cuba and express
ing fear that his recall will delay the
pacification. 1t was further agreed to
organize i public demonstration in
General Weyler's honor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-10-08
THOUSANDS DROWN IN CHINA.

Floods Destroy Enormous Number OF
Lives and Lots OF Property.
CHICAGO. Oct. "a special to the
Record from Tacoma says: The
steamer Victoria brings news of the
most disastrous floods that have visited
China for many years Sixty villages
near Tung Chou, containing over
50. 600 10 ha bitants, have been destroyed
by floods and the people either
drowned or forced to flee. No means
of finding out how many thousands
have been drowned. but the number
is estimated By Chinese authorities at
5000 to 81. 600 The flooded district Is
within twelve miles of Pekin, the
capital Of China. AS rule. Chinese
officials make very little stir when a
calamity like this happcns. but the
proximity Of the disaster has resulted
in its being brought TO the attention
Of the emperor, who has ordered that
all possible relief be given.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-10-08
ALL OVER THE WORLD
YELIOsv FEVER SCARE

ST.. Lor1&- Oes- 4-Dr. Eriserzs sas
hees ezrpscyed By the eOsexnoes. Is
N e1pet % yellow keTer ke4x In Ell
nte~rsew ke xaEd. The preseat vel
~ fsser eps6enie 3 az acreage
sese-ssr. Oxinx 70 sc5eatike nesao,Ss
of opers.inx In tsSee4ed districts. liz
se0srve has been kept frUm sprsad5sg
ucve tEAn ii has
yEw OUxAss. CT x-The ts,a-
xssaz ,ss,.s i. u,a sruu-oTiaS NJ
ezaex are renor.es There are ssa--
Deaths The board OF heafsh sn5s
rx. 0iEerstr In stsuDsrx Oct tie
disease. The tsiinre 10 r. pore eases
Of sssansss Is s,eeorsfpy exzspera,inz3y
eosuzEon
NEx Dzu.Exss. Oci. 5.-Ths e.ty
cornell hesd q ecaferenee w7sh tie
Soeas aenbsry Ct she legal1.r-s sra
{. was resolved 70 zsk the gorerno- TO
p,ze- Sss-00 .. the disposal OF .be
board OF health 70 zd i'd the :ersr
EzEas
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-10-08
cHEAP sE1ylNo A.A.lcnIMEs.

Asytaalg = 60 E.ssKA - ~ Oh
5s, Lazy. l,s
y I'm t1tending 10 purchase farn
nachtnery win first decide which b
the Iightest running and the bess
adapted for his work. He does not
look for . cheap article, at . low
price, but be wants the best, At . fair
price.
I. Yes, how often Z man, In purehas-
Ing sewing machine. win look for
The cheapest made. No thought en-
tess his head Of the long. weary hours
his wife or daughter viii be compelled
10 operate the SLOW and har6-running
machine. He will think Of a light
draft binder. to preserve his horses.
but he win lot take his Sife's time
into consideration. This state OF az
fairs would not exist IL purchasers
we're aware Of the great difference be-
tween the various machines.
The sewing machine which today
stands -eminsntlT in advance of all
others is the wheeler 4 Wilson No.
s. Its perfect stitching and ball
bearing deTiess enable 1t 10 sew bet
ter and one-third faster than any lock
stitch machine on the market By its
perfect construction all vibration b
avoided. II contains many other
features which aid in producing
comfort 10 the operator. II you cannot
find the No s. in your nea-es: town,
write to Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. Co.
Chseaxn III fnr 11rfcSS ----
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-10-08
FIERCE STORMS IN JAPAN.
Thousands OF Hoase< Destroyed and Ses-
erzi Lives Lott

Thousands OF Houses Destroyed and ses-
erzi Litex Loxt-
TACOMA. Wash Oct 6--loaohama
papers contain fpll ACCOUNTS Of ssSers
storm which passed over the country
On September i. and reports OF great
havoc are coming in from ali quarters
4. the latest date $40 houses were
totally DESTROYED in Tosio- 7...s par
tally damaged and l4,D4s submerged
In ShidzoUka there were 1860 houses
demolished. 1855 seriously damaged.
,hirty-eight persons killed and forty
two injured At Toyara 80 houses
were flooded, bridges washed away.
the rice crop ruined and other da mage
done An American sailing vessel
went ashore q, Awagone and num-
Der of lives were lost. At Yejiri the
whole town is in rims. In koish-
ikawa l,500 houses were submerged,
among them the Presbyterian mission
and Baptis, schools. Most OF the
legation buildings were badly
damaged.