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The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-05
DARING MIDNIGHT HOLD-UP
Southern Pacific Train in
Hands Of Highwaymen.
WORK DONE NEAR RosEsuRa
Express Car Burned and Safes Blown
Open-No Passengers Were Hurt
and the Highwsymen Escaped.

Express Car Burned and Safes Blown
Open-No Passengers Were Hurt
and the Highwsymen Escaped.
Grants Pass, Or, Feb. 1.-The
orth-bound overland, due at Roseburg
at 11:40 p. M, was held up two miles
west Of Roseburg tonight. The train
was in charge of Conductor Sam Veatch
and Engineer Morris.
As soon as possible after the hold-up
began, Fireman Hendricks, of the train
crew, slipped out of the engine and ran
on to Roseburg and gave the alarm.
Arming himself quickly, he started
back to the scene of the trouble.
Superintendent Fields, who was at
Roseburg, quickly took posse of a
dozen armed men and an engine and
started for the trouble.
Heavy explosions of dynamite or
powder were distinctly heard at Rose
burg when the hold-up was in progress,
and light Of either torch or fire was
seen from the city, but just what oc-
CURED was not then kown.
Fireman Hendricks stated that the
train was first tagged by the highway
men, but he was in too great haste to
make any detailed statement.
It is learned that the express-car was
looted and burned, and the safe blown
open. No one was hurt. and the high
waymen escaped.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-05
Burned to a Crisp.

New York, Feb. 2.-John Connors,
80 years old, met shocking death on
the steamship Eastern Prince, lying at
the East Central Pier at Atlantic dock,
Brooklyn. Connors was sent with
others to make repairs to the interior
of one Of the boilers. Before begin
ming operations the men lowered into
the boiler charcoal furnace with
which the iron work was to be heated.
Connors climbed through the manhole,
and when at 12 O'Clock one Of the
workmen called to Connors and re-
cieved no answer workman was low
cred into the boiler and Connors was
found dead. The upper part of the
mans body was burned to a crisp. He
had evidently been overcome by the
fumes and had fallen on the furnace.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-05
A CRUISER DISABLED.
Serious Accident to the Brooklyn IN
the Delaware River.

the delaware River
Philadelphia, Feb. 2.-The United
States steamship Brooklyn, the latest
pride of peerless navy, calculated to
withstand the fercest onslaughts of
shot and shell, today lies almost en-
tirely helpless because of narrow
ledge of sunken rock in the Delaware
river, above Marcus hook, Pa, on
which she struck heavily yesterday
afternoon. Her lower double COM
partments forward were stove in, and
it was only by the merest good fortune
that the big vessel did not sink. This
would undoubtedly have been the re-
suit had not her inner compartments
fully withstood the shock. AS it was,
she was pulled clear of the rocks and is
now tied to the big stone icebreakers at
Marcus hook, protected from the heavy
ice gorges in midriver.
The vessel is seriously damaged, and
it is impossible to say when she will
be able to go into service. At present,
she is in no danger of further damage,
being protected in the safe anchorage
afforded by the icebreakers. How the
accident occurred can only be estab-
lished by court of inquiry, and this,
Captain Cook, Of the Brooklyn, has
already asked for.
The exact place where the vessel
struck was on Schooner ledge rock,
between Chester and Marcus hook, and
the time about 1:45 O'Clock.
What makes the accident even more
deplorable is the fact that it was the
first time the ship had been handled by
the present officers and crew since 60
ing into commission in December.
Since then she had been lying at
League island navy yard, and certain
small repairs had delayed her sailing.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-05
ve,unt.rx Liauid.tion.

Oakesdale, Wash, Feb. s.-The
First National bank posted the follow
ing notice on its doors this morning:
"At the annual meeting Of the stock
holders of this bank, held January 12,
1897, it was unanimously voted to go
into voluntary liquidation. All of the
depositors are hereby requested to cali
and get their mcSey."
This is the oldest bank in town. AL
though it has had its share of business,
its profits have been small.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-05
Al Told by omcials.

Portland, Or, Feb. 1.-The following
Southern Pacific officials here:
Train No. 15, north-bound Oregon
express, was held up last night at Shady
point by two or three men, two miles
south of Roseburg. The express car
was detached from the train by the
robbers, and the door blown open with
dynamite. The two smaller safes in
the car were then blown open and
looted, though it is not thought the
robbers secured much.
The express car then took fire. The
conductor and trainmen worked hard
to save it after the robbers had gone,
but the flames had too good start, and
the car and contents were destroyed.
The train was on time at Shady
point, where Engineer Morris saw a
man at the side Of the track, waving a
flag.
He slowed up for the signal, and just
man armed with two revolvers came
over the back of the car and covered
him. At the same time, another
armed man, who was the man who had
tagged him, appeared at the side of the
cab. and, presenting revolver at him,
ordered him not to attempt to move the
train, but to come down at once and go
with them to the express car. The
fireman in the meantime had got down
on the other side.
The two robbers and the engineer
then went to the express car, where the
robbers ordered the express messenger
to open the door. This the messenger
refused to do.
The robbers then uncoupled the ex-
press car, returned to the engine and
kicked the train back, leaving the ex-
press car separated.
In the meantime, the express mes
senger had seized the opportunity to
step out of the car.
After breaking the train the robbers
returned to the express car, and, with
heavy charges Of dynamite, the detona-
tions Of which were heard at Roseburg,
blew the door open. Entering the car,
they attacked the two smaller safes,
which they succeeded in entering. The
messenger thought the robbers did not
succeed in getting into the big safe,
and consequently they could not have
secured much. The mail Car was
also visited by the robbers, and it is
believed some registered mail was
taken. But they did not pay much at
tention to the mail car.
The explosions set fire to the express
car, and when the robbers drew off, it
was mass Of flames. The train crew
worked liked trojans, but were unable
to save it, and the car and contents
were almost totally destroyed.
Superintendent Fields, who was in
Roseburg at the time, took special
engine and went to the wrecked train
as soon as he heard of the robbery.
The passengers were considerably
shaken up, and some of them frighten-
ed, but no one was injured. The hold
up will make the train from eight to
ten hours late in getting into Portland.
An imperfect description of one Of
the robbers was secured. 1t is pre-
gumed they were masked.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-05
Tho French Sugar Bountie..

Paris, Feb. 1.-The chamber Of
deputies today adopted the first clause
Of the bill granting export bounties on
sugar by vote of 295 to 1913. Then,
despite the opposition of M. Meline, it
was agreed to consider the amendment
of M. Juarez, the French socialist
deputy, to the effect that bounties
should only be paid on sugar produced
in 1897, instead of 1896. After reach
ing this conclusion the chamber ad-
iourned
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-05
Nearly Aephyxiate d.

Port Townsend, Feb. 2.-Last night
John Andersons, cook on the British
ship MARLBOROUGH Hill, awaiting char
ter here, attempted to warm his room
by burning charcoal in pan. Ander-
son fell asleep and when found was
nearly dead from asphyxiation. Two
doctors worked over him several hours
before consciousness returned.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-05
rh. English P.eifie Cable.

London, Feb. LIN the house Of
commons, Mr.. Chamberlain, answering
a question of Sir George Baden-P Powell,
said that the Pacific cable conference
had made its report. But, he added,
as it will be the subject OF confidential
discussion between Great Britain and
the colonies, he was unable to give the
date for the presentation to parliament.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-05

Boston, Feb. 2.-victor Hart, Of
Lincoln, Neb., was found on Charles
street this morning, unconscious from
the effect Of dose of carbolic acid, ev-
identity taken with suicidal intent. At
late hour he had not regained con-
uc;o,cuoao
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-05
Gage for Treasurer.

Canton, O., Feb. AT 1880 O'Clock
this evening, Lyman J. Gage, president
of the First National bank of Chicago,
emerged from the dining room of the
Mckinley home here, and said to
reporter: ''Mr. Mckinley offered me
the treasury portfolio. told him
would accept the high honor and fill
the position to the best of my ability"
Beyond this Mr.. Gage had little to say.
He declined to discuss any feature Of
the policy Of the incoming administra-
ton.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-05

London, Feb. 2.-The Daily News,
commenting on statements by New
York correspondents, says that the
United States senators are trying to
kill the Anglo-American treaty indi-
rectly. This they fear to do directly,
because public sentiment In America q
IN favor of the maasurA.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-05
Advised Against Emirr.t,n<.

London. Feb. 2.-The emigration
Office, acting on information furnished
by j. A. Van Sittart, British consul at
Chicago, has issued warning advising
Englishmen against emigrating to
South Dakota, under conditions involv-
ing payments to colonizing agents or
companies.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-05
chicago Apartment-Hous. Fire.

Chicago, Feb. 2.-Twenty-five fam
lilies, occupants of the Newton apart
ment building, Thirty ninth and Cafv-
met avenue, were driven from their
beds by fire at $3.50 this morning.
When the fremen reached the build
ing it was full of smoke and men,
women and children were running out
in snow-covered streets, scantilly clad.
By quick work the firemen subdued
what threatened to be serious fire..
All Of the occupants will suffer loss
to their household goods by water. The
damage to the building was small.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-05
Found on the Beach.

Tacoma, Feb. Mrs. John Hole
ron, wife of rancher living at Olalla,
ten miles from here, committed suicide
Sunday night, while temporarily in
sane. She left the house in her night
robe and jumped into the sound Her
body was washed up on the beach Tues.
day morning. She left husband and
five children.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-05
Comment on Bradley Martin Ball

London, Feb. 2.-All Sunday papers
contain reference to the great ball to
be given in New York city by Mr.. and
Mrs. Bradley Martin. The Referee
devotes two columns to the subject,
and considers social function of this
character as unwise in view of the fact
that it furnishes text for socialist ag-
itatOra
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-05
Klamath Commission Dissolved.

Washington, Feb. 2.-The Klamath
boundary commission has been dis
solved. Secretary Francis has accept
ed the resignation of Chairman Cole
man, to take effect tomorrow, and the
members, ex-Surveyor-General Ham
mond, of California, and Captain Ap-
plegate, Of klamath Falls, Or, dis
continued their connection some time
ago. Mr.. Coleman will remain here,
acting in confidential capacity with
Secretary Francis until the latter
leaves Office. The commission investi-
gated the boundary lines of the Klam-
ath Indian reservation in Oregon, and
their report was approved few days
ago and forwarded to congress.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-05
OBSTRUCTION TACTICS.
Villas and Daniel Prevent Progress ON
the Canal Bill.

Villas and Daniel Prevent Progress ON
the Canal Bill.
Washington, Feb. 3.-The Nicaragua
canal bill occupied the senate most of
the day, but no progress was made to-
ward vote. Morgan, in charge of the
measure, sought to secure an agreement
to vote tomorrow, but the opponents Of
the measure, led by Villas and Daniel,
resisted any agreement. While dis
claiming any purpose of obstruction or
filibustering against the bill, the oppo-
Bition insisted it was of such grave mo-
ment as to demand complete discus
sion.
Villas was appealed to from many
quarters. Hoar added high tribute
to the Wisconsin senator, and it was
hoped Villas term, about to close,
would not develop any obstruction to
defeat not only the canal bill, but also
the Bankruptcy bill, and many other
important questions. Davis, in SIM
liar strain, said the sentiment in the
West was most urgent for speedy con-
sideration of the bankruptcy bill.
Daniel reinforced Villas in saying
that no present arrangement for vote
was possible. Many new diplomatic
questions connected with the canal had
arisen.l He had several amendments
to propose. The measure was too mo-
mentous to be hurried to vote. The
debate became general, the California
senators, White and Perkins, urging
speedy action, and Caffery and Villas
opposing precipitate action.
In tho House.
Washington, Feb. 3.-This was COM
mittee suspension day in the house.
Immediately after reading the journal
the committee was called. The senate
bill to provide times and places for
holding United States court in Utah
was passed.
Sherman, Republican, of New York,
of the committee on interstate COM
merce, called up what he called the
"anti-scalper" railroad bill. Half a
dozen members jumped up. 81 suggest
that time be fixed for the considera-
ton Of shat bill, said Terry, Demo-
crat, of Arkansas. SIT is a very i'm
portant measure, and should not pop
up here like a jack-in-the-box without
notice.
w. A. Stone, Republican, of Penn
sylvania. raised the question of con-
sideration against the bill. The house,
by vote of "a to ss, refused to con-
slider it.
Bills were passed to authorize the Co
lumbia g Red Mountain railroad to
construct q bridge across the Columbia
river; to prevent the carrying of OBJ
scene literature and articles designed
for indecent and immoral use from one
state or territory to another state or
territory.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-05
The DefaIcatf N 5000 900

Boston, Jan. 29.-The annual meet
ing of the Boston Safe Deposit & Trust
Co., whose treasurer, Frank c. Miles,
was recently found to be a defaulter
for large amount, was held today.
President Stone, in regard to the Miles
defalcation, said: Taking the most
favorable view of the condition, the de-
falcation would in round numbers
amount to 5000, 4O2."
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-05
ENOUGH VOTES TO PASS.
The Tariff Bilps Chances In the senats
Are Good

Washington, Feb. At is now abb
solutely certain that majority can
now be counted on in the senate to pass
a tariff bill. It is not certain just
where the votes are coming from, but
the Republicans say that votes will be
secured. It is certain that some, Of the
Democrats may vote for tariff bill,
or, at least, refrain from voting when
the bill comes up. There seems also a
probability that the silver faction will
either vote for the bill or allow it to
pass without their opposition.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-05

It is said that surgical instrumental
are now made of wood, which is after
ward completely covered with layer
Of nickel. alectricallS daposita3
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-05
Ivory Sails for Home.

Queenstown, Feb. Edward J.
Ivory, of New York, who was acquitted
in London of the charge of conspiracy
to cause dynamite explosions; John F.
Mcintyre, Ivory's counsel, and the
three American witnesses in the case,
Patrick Wynne, Patrick Rourke, and
Thomas Smythe, sailed for New York
today on the Majestic
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-05

A pinmaking machine turns out
5000 an hour, and some factories have
80 many as thirty or forty machines At
work at one time.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-05

An elaborate scheme has been form
ulated for providing Johannesburg,
South Africa, with comprehensive
system of electric railroads.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-05

Senator Mcbride has reported favor
ably from the committee on public
lands, Senator Mitchell's bill, extend
ing the time for payment by settlers
on forfeited lands. 1t is expected that
the bill can pass both houses at this
session. It will be signed because the
interior department has recommended it,
and has suspended entries on the
lands pending the passage.
The committee on Indian affairs has
reported favorably Representative Her
mann's bill to provide for a final set
tlement with the Nehalem band Of
Tillamook Indians. It appropriates
$10,5O0 as settlement in full.
Senator McBride's bill for the classi.
fication of mineral lands in Oregon is
now in the house awaiting action by
that body. It passed the senate with
out any difficulty. There has been
some little hitch to see if the omnibus
bill for California and Oregon can
pass, but as this seems very doubtful,
an effort will now be made to pass the
Oregon bill as a separate measure.
Much depends upon the willingness of
the speaker to allow the bill to be
called up in the house. As usual, the
speaker is the arbiter of legislation,
and very little can go through which
he does not approve.
The bill of Senator Mcbride appro-
priating $50, 900 for a quarantine sta
tion at Astoria went through the SEN
ate one afternoon without creating
even ripple. There were very few
persons present, and no one cared to
object to the measure. The next ques-
ton which arises is whether it can re-
ceive consideration in the house. This
is scarcely probable. Not that there is
any prejudice against Astoria in the
matter, but the house is spending
just as little money as. possible these
days.
The house has passed two of Mr..
Herrmann's pension bills, both for sur
vivors of the Oregon Indian wars of
1866. The benefciaries are Dan
Giles, of Coos county, and James L.
Mckinney, of Douglass county.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-05

Fully one-third of the land in Great
Britain is owned by members Of the
house Of lords.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-05

There is project ON foot for sup
plying Lyons, France, with electricity
by damming the Rhone at Jonage.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-05

It is estimated that the total wealth
Of our forty-five States is $64, ,062, l02.-
0tSO
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-05

Judge Turner received the votes of
all the Democrats and all of the silver
Republicans, except one, and 40 of the
58 Populists, as follows: Populists,
40; Democrats, 16; silver Repub-
licans. 12,
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-05

voted for g. H. Westcott, ex-mayor of
Blaine. Williams voted for Squire,
and Reinhart for A. R. Kreitz. The
25 Republican votes were cast as usual
for Arthur A. Denny, of Seattle, the
result being:
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-05

There is no water on the moons sur
face
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-05

Representative Hope, of Malheur,
has introduced bill which makes it
the duty Of sheriffs to levy and collect
an assessment Of cents per head on
sheep brought from other states for the
purpose of pasturage on public ranges.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-05

At the request of the Arlington Rod
and Gun Club, Representative David
has introduced a bill to prevent night
hunting Of wild ducks, geese, swan or
other water fowl, on the islands of the
Columbia river.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-05

tive expenses two years since was 500.
600.
The Benson house was called to order
at 2:30 Monday, pursuant to the adj
journment on Friday. There were
thirty present. Several bills were in
troduced and read.
The Davis house held brief session
Monday previous to the meeting Of the
Benson house. As usual nothing was
done except to call the roll and mova
an adjournment until the day following
Senator Price has introduced the
following bill by request:
"Section 1. That it shall be unlaw-
full to insert any provision or promise
in promissory note requiring the
maker or makers thereof to pay any at
torney fee in case. suit or action shall
be commenced to collect said note; but
any note containing such promise OF
provision shall not otherwise be inn
paired"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-01
BRIGHT BITS.

Lamb: I can't understand how a man
can afford to take public office when it
costs more than the salary comes to TO
get elected.
Wolf: 1t is evident you were not cut
out for a tatesman.-Boston Transcript.
Carrying 1t to Extremes.-"A cenuloid
Bible that can be washed has been in
vented. It's for use in court rooms
Next thing they'll be inventing uphol-
stored dictionaries for small children to sit
on at the dinner table. cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Rev Mr.. Wilgus: My dear friend,
all would be well if you would only avoid
the first drink 1t is the first drink that
does the harm.
Mr.. Lushforth dunno about that; but
it's a fact that the first one doesn't seem
to do much od.-Indianapolis Journal
Mrs. Scrappe My husband and
agreed the day we were married to have
no quarrels.
Friend Have you lived up to it?
Mrs. Scrappe: Well, have; but don't
think anything could keep John from be-
ing ugly at Observation-Disclosures North
American.
"A Big calculation.-Weary Willie:
Yes, L nedru dal FARMER pdlu ms neIp jess
de same whedder dey worked er not; so
went ter work fer him.
Sunset Sims: An played sick, I sup
pose?
Weary Willie: Yep-until I found out
dat he never paid nobody; he wuz dead
beat-Puck. e4 U
AT one of our police courts last week
a woman was charged with driving with
out a lann She stated that she had
lamp, but had forgotten to put a candle
in it. "Ah!' said the magistrate, you're
like the folish virgin who forgot the OIL"
To which the defendant replied: I'm
not foolish virgin; I'm married, with
four children. "-Tit-Bts.