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The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-19
asrfe,d, Wash, Feb. 15.-At tn

Garfield, Wash, Feb. 15.-At the
meeting of Whitman county farmers to
protest against the proposed abolition
of state grain weigher and inspector,
resolutions were passed and sent to the
legislature, stating that such officer is
necessary to the farmers of Eastern
Washington. Resolutions were also
adopted recommending moderate reduc-
tion in freight and passenger rates, and
fixing the maximum rate on wheat be-
tween any two points Of the state at
S3 5() a ton
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-19
ALL CLERKS DISPENSED WITH
RESOLUTION Passed by the Senaee-It
Caused Hot Fight.


A stirring and very personal debate
took place in the senate at Salem
Thursday Afternoon. It arose primarily
over the question Of clerks, but it took
broader range, and covered the entire
ground of the legislative hold-up and
the candidacy of Senator Mitchell.
just after the senate met in the after
noon, Reed introduced the following
resolutions:
Whereas, the organization of the
legislature has not yet been perfected
and public business is being retarded
and necessary legislation, such as ap-
preparations for public purposes, abol-
ishment of useless and expensive COM
missions and other legislation promised
the people of this state by all political
parties, is being denied by the refusal
of certain persons elected to the house
of representatives to qualify; and
Whereas, Notwithstanding the facts
aforesaid, and the fact that this senate
is practically transacting no public
business and there is no work for senate
committee clerks to do, there is, never
theless now employed by the senate
committees, at public charge, large
number of clerks; and
Whereas, None Of the said clerks
are engaged n-.the discharge of any
public duty. and there is no probability
of their services being Immediately re-
quired; therefore, be it
Resolved, That all clerks of senate
committees be, and they are hereby,
discharged, and no compensation shall
be allowed any such clerk from and af-
ter this date, unless the employment
be hereafter authorized by the senate
after perfect organization of the legis-
lature shall have been secured"
Senator Dufur made quite lengthy
speech in which he set forth his posi-
tion on questions of economy. He was
followed by Driver and Michel and a
number of others, some of whom had
amendments to the resolutions as pre-
sented. A vote was finally reached.
The amendments were cleared away,
one by one, and the ayes and noes be-
ing called on the original question, but
one dissenting vote was cast. The
president voted no, more in spirit of
jest than anything.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-19
Hundred. of Moh.mmedans Killed.

London, Feb. ia late dispatch to
the Times from Canea says the entire
Mohammedan population of Malevsi,
Temenos, Pirgiotiga and Monofasti en-
tered Heraklion, attacking and assault
ing the Christians in the streets and
pillaging the shops and houses. It is
stated the soldiers assisted in this work
Of plundering. The local prefect at
Sitia reports 800 Mohammedans killed
in that district, and he is afraid the
Mohammedans in the town of Alta
will massacre the Christians out of re-
venge.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-19
Conference Eln Taken Up.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE house
committee on coinage today took up
again the bill for an international
monetary conference. Representative
Hartman, the Montana member of the
committee, urged that action be taken
as soon as possible in view of the ap-
preaching death of the 54th- congress.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-19
! CLOSING RUSH BEGUN.
Lower House of Congress to Begin
Night Sessions.

Washington, Feb. 17.-The general
rush of business which marks the cles-
ing days of congress was forcibly
brought home to the members of the
house today by the adoption of a special
order for night sessions tonight and to-
morrow, for consideration of private
pension bills. By the terms of the or
der these sessions will terminate at
11:30 P. M.
On motion of Hit, the house con-
CURED in the senate amendments to the
diplomatic and consular appropriation
bill.
This was suspension day and the
speaker recognized Reeves, Republican,
of Illinois, to move the passage under
suspension of the rules substitute for
the senate bill appropriating $3.50. 600
for closing the crevasses in the Mis-
sissippi levee at Pass L'outre, La. The
substitute appropriated the same sum
to be deducted from the sum due under
the Eads contract in case the courts
should decide he was liable for repairs
under his contract with the government.
The bill was passed.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-19
American Rails for Js pan.

Washington, Feb. 16.-The English
steel trade has again received shock
through the announcement that an
American firm has in open competition
secured contract for the delivery of
Is, 900 tons of steel rails to the Japan.
ese government. The Americans under
bid the lowest English competitor Cd
per ton, and is already shipping the
rails
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-19
The Kaiser Counted our ships.

Berlin, Feb. 15.-In the reichstag
today, the president, Baron Won Buol-
Berenberg, announced that the en-
peror had presented the reichstag with
tabular statements drawn up with his
own hand, dealing with the condition
of the navies of Germany, France,
Russia and the United States, and
Japan, and that he intended to thank
his majesty in behalf Of the house.
The statement was greeted with cheers.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-19
Real Tragedy on the stage.

Armand Castlemary, while singing
the role of Tristano in Flotow's opera
of Martha" at the Metropolitan op-
era house, New York, dropped dead in
front of the footlights and almost in
full view Of one Of the most brilliant
audiences which has filled the theater
this winter. So quiet was the matter
kept, however, that few in the audi
ence knew tragedy had taken place
before their very eyes.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-19
Drained His Father with an AK

Pineville, KY, Feb. 17.-Gilbert
Brock was killed yesterday by his son
Willis in Leslie county. The father
objected to Willis proposed marriage.
The son finally Drained his father with
an ak, and then told his mother about
the deed.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-19

New York, Feb. 17.-William P. st.
John, ex-president of the Mercantile
National bank, and treasurer of the
Democratic committee, died suddenly
at his home in this city last night.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-19

News comes from Round Valley,
CAL, to the effect that an Indian
named Dick Bell had killed a man
named Thomas Steele. Bell has been
arrested. Steele was shot in the back.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-19
Turki.h transport Fired Upon.

Constantinople, Feb. ia Greek
warship yesterday fired on Turkish
vessel conveying soldiers from Gambia
to Canea. AS the result of Fridays
occurrence, the ambassadors decided to
recommend to their respective govern
ments that the powers occupy Canea,
Retimo and Gambia, for the purpose OF
affording prtection to the Mussulmans.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-19

During the Indian famine of 1879-S0
the mint at Bombay received $12, ,000,-
600 worth OF gold and silver ornav
ments. sold By the natives for food.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-19
OPENED FIRE ON CANEA
Cretan Insurgents Bombard-
ing the Town.
GOVERNOR RAN AT FIRST SHOT
Fighting in tho Neighborhood of
Halepa-Greece Sends More Troops
y Ito the lslaud-TurIss Fired Upon.

clSutlH& IN tho GelSnDOrhOOu Oi
Halepa-Greece Sends More Troops
y ito the Island-TurIss Fired Upon.
Canea, Crete, Feb. 16.-The Chris
tians occupied the heights surrounding
the town this morning, and began to
lombard Canea. As soon as the firing
commenced, Georgi Beroviteh, governor
of Crete, with thirty recently enrolled
Montenegro gendarmes, boarded the
Russian man-of-war. The Greek con-
sui also embarked on board another
vessel.
: The Turks from the fortress replied
to the fire of the Christians. It is re-
ported that the fighting was attended
with bloodshed. The military COVER
nor has been removed from his post.
The foreign consuls also embarked on
board the various vessels lying off the
town of Canea.
The Greek consul at Heraklion went
on board the Greek warship Naurachos
Miaulis. The Christians at Heraklion
are also hurrying on board the ships.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-19
The uovernor,s Resienation.

? London, Feb 1G.-A Times dispatch
from Canea dated Sunday night says
that the resignation of Prince -Georgi
Berovitch as governor of Crete has al
ready been accepted, and he. departed
Sunday afternoon for Trieste. Despite
the official statements, there is reason
to believe he left his post without the
sultan's permission. In his letter to
the consulate representing the powers,
he only stated that he had rendered his
resignation.
Although we'll intentioned, Bero-
witch Pasha has shown lamentable
lack of courage during the recent trou-
bles, according to the correspondent.
He practically abandoned the direction
of affairs at critical moment. 1t
must, in fairness, be said that the task
imposed upon him was one of extraor-
dinary difficulty. Without gendarm-
erie, without law courts, opposed by
military subordinates, thwarted in
Constantinople, and harrassed by his
administrative council, he had no
means to make his authority respected.
1t must be also borne in mind that the
sudden disappearance of Turkish Off
cials is often due to occult influences.
The position of the next governor will
not he enyiable.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-19

Athens, Feb. 16.-It is evident the
Grecian government has taken seri-
GUS step in sending troops to Crete for
the purpose of protecting the Chris
tians. A force consisting of regi-
ment of infantry, battery and artillery,
embarked at Piraeus yesterday on
board three steamers.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-19

In the last three years 40. 900 acres
of timber in New York State have been
destroyed by forest fires.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-19

8 A clever Partisan has invented ma
chine that can split human hair
lengthwise into thirty-six strips.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-19
The Postoffioe Appropriation.

The postoffice appropriation bill for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1897,
has been completed by the house COM
mittee ON postofices and postroads. It
carries $95, ,611, I'll, or So, 040, $50 more
than the current year, and 81 ,903, 605
less than the estimate of the postmas-
ter-general. There is an increase in
the allowance for the free-delivery SER
vice which is $12, ,595, 600 in the bill.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-19

Nearly every city in Mexico has q
hospital.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-19

Steels tempered in phenol have been
found by M. Sevat to have much great
er hardness and elasticity than those
tempered in water.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-19
The F1ghtlog at Halepa.


London, Feb. ia Canea dispatch
dated Sunday to the Times says the
village of Halepa, the residence of the
consuls, was in state of great trepida-
tion Sunday in consequence of the ap-
proach of the insurgents, who, joined,
it is stated, by the Greek volunteers,
assmebled in force on Akrotari penin-
sula, made an advance in the neighbor-
hood. The Hellenic flag hoisted on the
arrival of the Greek warships was dis
played ON the summit of an adjoining
hill. All of the members of the fam
lilies of the consular agents were trans
ferred to the warships. The Greek
consulate was garrisoned with an i'm
pressive show of force by native Chris
tian sailors in anticipation of an attack
from the Mohammedans from the vicin-
ity of Canea.
The insurgents advanced yesterday
toward the isthmus connecting the pen
insula with the mainland, and engaged
the Turkish artillery throughout the
afternoon. The Mohammedans at
Canea were in state of great excite
ment, and, owing to rumors of an in
tended attack on the consulates at
Canea, special precautions were taken
at the offices of the British consul
About 400 bashi- -bazouks and company
of regulars hurried out from Canea and
attacked the Christians, who were
finally attacked and pursued into the
interior of the peninsula.
It is reported tonight that the Chris
.tians have succeeded in making a
stand, and that they now MAINTAIN their
position.
Heraklion is more quiet, as large
part of the Christian population has
embarked on the men-of-war.
The governor has demanded written
assurance. from the consuls that the
Greek feet is not to molest the trans
port conveying troops to Sitia. This
transport was compelled to return Fri
day by the firing from Greek warship.
This assurance was given by the British
vice-consul, and by Captain Grenfell,
of the turret ship Trafalgar. Captain
Grenfell subsequently promised the
government to prevent the Greek war
ships from bombarding the town, pro-
vided the Mohammendans would abb
stain from acts of violence.
Her majesty's steamships Rodney
and Dragon have arrived.
The Turkish troopship, which ar
rived Sunday has put out to sea, pur-
sued by the Greek transport Mykale. z
Ibrahim Pasha, military governor,
has resigned.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-19
Cramps Western Enterprise.

Scarlet flowers stand drought better
han anv others.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-19

The senate committee, appointed to
examine the ground of the proposed
portage railroad between The Dalles
and Cello, was shown over the ground
Monday by committee from the Com
mercia1 Club of The Dalles.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-19

From now on to the close of the pres
ent session of congress it is expected
that everything not on the active list
will make way for the appropriation
bills, which must be passed before final
adjournment ON March /.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-19

A report is being circulated in Wash
ington, D. c., to the effect that Binger
Hermann will be appointed general
land Office commissioner, as soon as
President Mckinley gets around to
where he can make appointments. The
Office mentioned pays $4, 500 year.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-19

The senate committee on judiciary,
to which was referred Gowan's sweep
ing salary bill, has considered the sug-
gestions of the various county delega-
tions as to the salaries in their respec-
tive counties. The Multnomah delega-
tion recommended that the same sal
aries be maintained for their county,
but all fees and emoluments of what
ever kind were cut off. The suggestion
was adopted by the committee.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-19

A number of Republican members of
the opposition have received the follow
ing self-explanatory dispatch:
New York, Feb. 15.-Hon. George
II. Hill. Salem, Or: Failure to elect
Republican United States senator
will jeopardfze Republican reorganiza-
tion of the senate March 5, and en-
danger tariff legislation. Oregon then
would be responsible for continued hard
times and the embarrassment Of the in
coming administration.
American Protective Tariff League.
Cornelius M. Bliss, President. I"
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-02-19

The San Francisco police made a
general raid upon the Chinese gambling
joints of the city, rounding up a total
of $50 Celestials, all of whom were
found delving deep into the mysteries
of the enticing game of fan-tan.
Iron County register., 1897-12-23
NUMBER 20.

n both Of his and turning 10 the other
officers. he added. ..that was the hap
piest hour OF ny life I vas promot-
Cd Captain before the var closed. I'm
azful glad 10 see Col. Emerson. II
he hadn't relented and helped me ont.
I'd been 3 goner.
Then some camp stories were told
by Col Cable and Others as our lunch
vanished and we resumed orr drive
And parting at evening. in all human
probability never al to again meet
this side The eternal camping ground.
TIE steamer has nc: arrived but
this Is ny last sheet. ard l can only
BoR add that came hither through
Georgia. Alabama and Mississippi. and
came into VicksbDrg over the route
that Grants army came. Have been
over his battle-felds before and during
the siege Of VIcksburg. and hare ob-
talned much that Is valuable IN pic
lures and data and local folklore.
Though / have Jared well. been right
royalty treated by both Uaion aud
Confederrte ex-of1cers alike and given
all possible aid in my search for
knowledge and materials, yet | shall
be glad 10 again look upon the fair
Arcadia. the beautiful" J. W E
Iron County register., 1897-12-23
Viewing Historic Scenes

EICKsBCRG, Miss. Dec. 18th. 1897.
Ed. RegEStsr-While waiting for q
steamboat honeward bound I may as
vel write few lines to the REGISTER
IS 10 speud il looking out at the rain:
though In rot sure that you viii be
the least bit interested in what I may
say: for have the impression that
you do 70: take much interest IN var
literature In sure that do not II
the controversial or partizan sort, but
you probably kRow that ny hobby for
several years past has been zar A5sto-
-. Not vague, indefinite. uncertain
-umor, but soEid flacts-adssorg that will
stand the test Of time, and OF all futare
intelligent Investigation.
Not since 1871 have / visited ali the
great baltle-feids in the sresf; and be
fore finishing the latter part Of ny
history-.-Grant's Life IN the West.
and his Mississippi Valley Campaigns
i felt obliged TO revisit Them had
intended TO GO this in October. but the
yellow fever scare prevented The
lateness OF the season. aod the fear Of
exposure to ineleuent weather. have
made ne hasten ny steps as fast as
swift horses sad fast trains could car
- ne.
Now, do no, mean TO weary you
with auy real descriptions Of places
and things. but make the nerest ref
erence 10 then.
The batile-felds AT Belmont. Colun-
bus. Donaldson a8d shiloh have
changed but little. except the earth
works 81 Columbus and Donaldson
have ab-adec and melted dozc. timber
has been CIT away much a. the tao
latter places, aud that portion Of the
works Al Donal6son which we're cor
strucsed Of logs have disappeared. At
Shiloh the l. 5. Cemetery Is very
beautiful aad well kep. The battle
Iron County register., 1897-12-23
IRONTON MO. THURSDAY. DECEMBER % 1897.


trout aad jack salmon. red-horse and
al sorts of fish o. what jolly tines
they used 10 have. Ore to paddle The
canoe and one to stand IN the bow CT
the canoe. and as they would single
ost & big salmon and Just run him
doKn. Yoa eoaId see fish n deep
water a hundred feet and as often as
that fish turned he could not escape
for the eye was on him al every tarn.
and It does not take very long for a
good ca1oeist 10 run him down. and a.
the fish stops 10 rest or take breath
with his frs laid back-spzng. goes
the spea-. ard soon that fish Is in The
canoe
As We had expected to be at home
on Thanksgiving felt a little disap-
pointed When on Monday the clouds
looken 30 cold and dreary and the air
felt Ike SNOW and TIE DR.. SAID II
would not DO for rs TO start home IL
such weather. So they concluded as
we could not go. We Eoold make q
Thanksgiving Of our OWL The pee
pie down here don't seem 10 have got
ten into the Thanksgiving spirit 50
much as the New England people
But Christmas is the great day with
them So the turkey was gotten and
the chickens Tor the chicken nie- )
lady friend of the family brought the
pumpkin, all cooked and sifted and
sweetened TO make the pumpkin pies.
for II would not be Thanksgiving with
ont pumpkin pies And when al the
guests that had been invited we're there
we had 4 goodly number. And when
seated around the table loaded with all
the good things felt ike saying. 1t
Is q good thing 10 give thanks unto
the Lord, for His mercy endureth for
ever
After dinner We sat before that big
log fire in the big fire place and ale
nuts that had been cracked and cracked
jokes ard told stories full of uirth and
!ollity. After all of the guests had
gone. TO receive letters from the diff
ferent members Of ny family that are
scattered abroad from the old home OF
their childhood. Il made ne feel that
life Is not ali dreary waste. but worth
living. o. how fast the time has
flown from childhood TO old age To
De e grandfather. to have grandchil-
6ren married and have homes O.
their own How tbs time seems ali
too short.
After al its not so bad to be old
for take a good deal of comfort il
making others happy. for have read
TO Mr.. Fox most every evening. I
have read the Dream OF Life" by
Donald G. Mitchell. Samantha Among
The Brethren and the Cricket On
the Hearth. " all full OF interest How
fast the hours 6y as read and sit be-
fore that great log fire. and low that
ny visit i drawing 10 q close. for /
an 10 go home with Mr. Hunt and
spend the night, and he will take ne
TO the train next day And as / reach
ed the top Of the hill that overlooks
the town | looked hack and waved al
adieu. thinking. Lord. watch be-
tween ua and thee while We are ab-
sent one from aECther-" T P r