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The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-02-11
NEGOTIATIONS IN PROGRESS
Cubans to Buy Their Inde-
pendence Of Spain.
MORE TROUBLE IN HAVANA
Leaves for Cuban POrts-Several 9th.
May Follow.

The United States Cruiser Montgomery
Leaves for Cuban Ports-Several 9th.
ers May Follow.
Chicago, Feb. IA special to the
Tribune from Washington says: Sc
cret negotiations are now actually in
progress between the state department
and the insurgents in Cuba looking to
a stoppage of the war on some financial
basis to be agreed upon hereafter.
President Mckinley has not recognized
the insurgents as belligerents, and he
cannot therefore treat with them open
ly, as he would do with a diplomatic
representative of an independent ma
ton. Direct communication has. how
ever, been had within the last few
weeks between the insurgent govern
ment and the administration here.
The insurgents have expressed per-
feet willingness to assume a reasonable
share of the Spanish bonds issued
against the Cuban revenues The
proposition has been considered with
some favor, and the president and his
cabinet have discussed several plans for
guaranteeing the Cuban debt on the sole
basis of independence.
These negotiations have gone side
by side with the gradual massing of
the ships of the North Atlantic squad
ron within striking distance of Cuba.
Orders to the cruiser Montgomery to
sail at once for the harbor of Matanzas
pected to be received there quite as cor
daily as the Maine was in Havana.
The orders to her commander contem-
plate call on Consul Brice at Matan-
zas. Should everything be found peace
able the ship will proceed to Santiago
de Cuba, but should affairs look
threatening in Matanzas, another ship
will quietly be slipped to the latter
port, and before Captain General Blan-
co knows what is happening to him
American ships will be in the harbor
of every important port in Cuba.
The gradual occupation of the island
by naval force is understood to be
part and parcel of the negotiations
with the insurgents. When they are
concluded, if everything goes we'll, the
United States will be in a position to
offer Spain heavy fancial bonus for
giving up the island, while at the
same time the insurgents will find
themselves in position to make a
junction with the United States naval
forces at any one of the half dozen
ports.
A cablegram has been sent by the
state department to Consul Brice at
Matanzas notifying him that the Mont
gomery is en- route to that port, and
directing him to make the necessary
arrangements for its reception. AL
though it is not admitted by state de-
partment officials, the impression pre-
walls that Consul Brice in advising the
department of the recent riots occurr-
ing in Matanzas, suggested that war;
ship should be Immediately sent there
for the protection of American inter-
ests. The fact that the state depart
ment requested that the Montgomery
be sent there strengthens this belief.
The sending of the Montgomery to
Matanzas is regarded here as of equal
importance to the dispatching of the
Maine to Havana.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-02-11
Rescued Crew of Sinking Schooner

New York, Feb. Sit is reported
that the schooner Ida K. Hull, Captain
Gabrielson, which arrived today from
Savannah, met the schooner Jacob
Reed, Captain Bunker, in a sinking
condition, took her crew off and
brought them to this port. The Reed
sailed from Ferdinanda, for New York.
The locality in which the reported
rescue was effected could not be learned
tonight.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-02-11

Grimsby, Feb. 9.-The Russian
bark Neptune, from Darien Novembel
30, for Aberdeen, which was reported
spoken on January 20 off Beachy head
LEAKING, capsized when six miles from
Spurn head. Fourteen of her crew
have reached here. Her captain is
missing.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-02-11
Asphyxfated by Gas.

San Francisco, Feb. S.-Sam Martin
ovich, miner from Butte, Mont, was
found dead in his room at the Europe
hotel this morning, having been as
phyxiated by gas. A draft for 81, 900
was found on his person, and there is
no reason to suspect that death was not
accidental.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-02-11
Cowboys and Cattle Thieves Figf

Great Falls, Mont, Feb. 7.-Word
reached here this evening of pitched
battle between cowboys and cattle
thieves west of Glasgow, near the Da-
kota line. One of the thieves is re-
ported dead and the cowboys are in
pursuit OF the other members Of the
gang, who have crossed into Dakota.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-02-11

Lima, Peru, Feb. 7.-According to
dispatches from Sucre, Bolivia, there
is much excitement there as to the pol
icy of Peru. The pressure on the gov
ernment to increase its armament, and
get ready for the pending conflict, as
serting the existence of treaty be-
tween Peru and Argentina is strong,
but the existence of such treaty is de.
MED in responsible quarters.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-02-11
Shipwrecked Sailors Rescued

New York, Feb. 1O.-The steamer
Burgundia, which arrived today from
Mediterranean ports, brought 16 sea-
men rescued in midocean from. their
sinking craft. They were Captain Lar
son and 15 of the crew of the Norwe-
gian bark B. D. Metcalf, from Savan.
nah to Hamburg with cargo of naval
stores.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-02-11
The Eternal City.

Though Rome is called "the Eternal
City," the name by right belongs to
the city of Damascus, in Syria, which
is the oldest city in the world. Asi
long as man has written records til
city Of Damascus has been known.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-02-11

Carlisle. Pa, Feb. 9.-Elizabeth A.
Landers and Fanny Eaglehorn, Indian
girls, who tried to burn the girls
building at the Indian school here. to-
day pleaded guilty, and we're sentenced
to one year and six months.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-02-11
Licensing of Mates.

Washington, Feb. 7.-The house
committee on merchant marine and
fisheries favorably reported today the
senate bill authorizing the licensing of
mates on river and ocean steamers.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-02-11

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE senate
committee on commerce today author
lied the reporting of bill in accord
ance with the recommendation of the
treasury department, establishing
steamboat inspectors district in
Alaska
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-02-11
A Famine in Russia.

London, Feb. 1.-THE st. Petersburg
correspondent of the Times says fail
ure in the harvest has caused terrible
distress among the peasantry of the in
terror provinces, and especially in Cen
tral and Southeastern Russia.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-02-11

Spanish trains so seldom leave sta.
tions on time that the time tables in
many cases merely indicate the hour OF
departure-say and "minutos'' ''-this
is. an indefinite number of minutes
q flor
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-02-11
Houses Buried by Snow.

Waterville, Me-, Feb. T. Small
houses have been buried by 2O-foot
drifts of snow. The Lockwood cotton
mills have closed, the operators being
unable to reach the factory. There
has been 10 train over the Maine Cen
tral for a hours.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-02-11
Fatal Naptha Fire.

Baku, Russian Caucasus, Feb. =
The fire that broke out here last week
destroyed half million pounds of nap
tha, and is still burning fiercely. Many
deaths are reported.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-02-11
Bad Fire in Winnepeg.

Minneapolis, Mimi. Feb. T. A
Journal special from Winnipeg says the
Mcintyre business block in the heart Of
the city was destroyed by fire this
morning. The building was four sto-
ries high, and contained retail stores,
sample rooms, offices, secret society
rooms and the lecture rooms of the
Manitoba university. The total loss
was about $500, 900; fully insured.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-02-11
Washington, Feb. 9.-The house to-

washington, Feb. 9.-The house TO-
day passed the military academy bill,
with only one important amendment.
The debate on the measure was desult-
ory and touched a variety of political
topics. AS passed, the bill carries
$453, $40, being $26,O3 less than the
amount carried by the current law.
The bill to limit the period for the
refunding of the certificates of deposit
OF 1879 to December 81, 1899, was
passed. Tomorrow the house will take
up the Aldrich-Plowman contested elec-
tion case.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-02-11
Portland Market.

Wheat-Walla Walla, IS 74c; VAL
ley and Bluestem, 76@77c per bushel.
Flour-Best grades, $3.75 graham,
So. 80; superfne, $2.25 per barrel.
Oats-Choice white, 35@36c; choice
gray, s3@34c per bushel.
Barley-Feed barley, $19 9@20; brew
ing, $40 per ton.
Millstiffs-Bran, $19 per ton; mid
dlings, $24; shorts, $40.
Hay-Timothy, $3.50; clover,
$1O@11; California wheat, $40; do
oat, $11; Oregon wild hay, 5000 per
ton.
Eggs-18c per dozen.
Butter-Fancy creamery $50 6Oc;
fair to good, 45@ SOC; dairy, 4O@4ee
per roll. --e-
Cheese - Oregon. 1870; Young
America, 124c; California, 9@1Oc
per pound.
Poultry-Chickens, mixed, $275@
800 per dozen; hens, $3.0O@3.5O;
geese, So. 500 900; ducks, 81. 5O@5.OO
per dozen; turkeys, live, 10@11c per
pound.
Potatoes-Oregon Burbanks, 45@ SOC
per sack; sweets, $1.75@2 per Genital.
Onions Oregon, $1.75@2.25 per
sack.
Hops-4@1ec per pound for new
crop; 1896 crop, 4@6c.
Wool-Valley, 14@16c per pound;
Eastern Oregon, 7@l2c; mohair, 20
@22c per pound.
Mutton-Gross. best sheep, wethers
and ewes, 4c; dressed mutton,
7c; spring lambs, 51ac per pound.
Hogs-Gross, choice heavy, $4.OO;
light and feeders, $4,000. 90; dressed,
81. 500 5. 90 per 100 pounds.
Beef-Gross, top steers, $3.OO@3.25;
cows. So. co. dressed beef, q @6c per
pound.
Veal-Large, 5@51ao; small, 6@
6 1ac per pound.
Seattle Market.
Butter - Fancy native creamery,
brick. 27c; ranch, 22@23c.
Cheese-Native Washington, 13c;
California, 91ac.
Eggs-Fresh ranch, 23c.
Poultry-Chickens, live, per pound,
hens, 1Oc; spring chickens, $2.50@
90; ducks, $3.5O@3.75.
Oats-Choice, per ton, $21.
Corn-Whole, $23; cracked, per ton,
$23; feed meal, $23 per ton.
Barley-Rolled or ground, per ton,
$22; whole, $22.
Hay-Puget sound, new, per ton,
$11@12; Eastern Washington timothy,
s17@1s; alfalfa, $l2.
Fresh Meats-Choice dressed beef,
steers, &c; cows, 61ac; mutton sheep,
SC; pork, &c; veal, small, z.
Fresh Fish-Halibut, 5@6c: salmon,
Sc; salmon trout, 10c; founders
and sole, 3@4; ling cod, 4@5 rock cod,
SC; smelt, ~ a@4c.
Fresh Fruit-Apples, 40c@$1 per
box; pears, 25@ @75c per box; oranges.
navels, $2.25@2.75 per box.
San Francisco Market.
Wool-Nevada 11@13c; Oregon, IL
@14c; Northern 1880 per pound.
Hops-121a @16c per pound.
-Middlings, $22 @25; CAL
ifornia bran, $40. 5O@21.5o per ton.
Onions-silverskin, $2.60@2.75 per
GENITAL.
Eggs-Store, 21c; ranch, 22@ 23c;
Eastern, 18@19; duck, Ice per
pozen.
Cheese-Fancy mild, new, II nc; fair
to good, 7@8c per pound.
Citrus Fruit - Oranges, navels,
$1.25 @2. SO; Mexican lines, $1,000
90; California lemons, choice, $3.50
ca. so; do common, roc @$1.25 per box.
Hay-wheat, s1e@1s.5 so; wheat and
oat, $16@17.5 80; oat, $14. SOC Is. 80; best
barley, $13.50@ Is. SO; alfalfa, $10.50@
11.5O; clover, $11@12.50.
Fresh Fruit-Apples, SOC @$1.45 per
large box; grapes, 25@40c; Isabella,
coo 75c; peaches, 5Oc@$1; pears 75c;
81 per box; plums, 20@35c.
Butter-Fancy creamery, 261ac; do
25@26c; fancy dairy. 24c;
good to choice, 22@23c per pound.
Potatoes-New, in boxes, 45c OSLO
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-02-11
A Premature Explosion.

Mariposa, CAL. Feb. 8.-By the pre-
mature explosion OF blast at the Ala
bama mine at Whitlock, Thomas
Beckerly and W. G. Denbridge were
kiIIad
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-02-11

Disappointed by his inability to
solve the problem Of aerial navigation,
Max Pauly, machinist at the Unidn
iron works, San Francisco, committee
suicide.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-02-11

Acetylene is now used for lighting
Paris omnibuses. generator and carbide
Weighing about 80 pounds.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-02-11
CUBA IN. THE SENATE.


Washington, Feb. 1O.-Three propo-
sitions, differing materially as to
methods, were presented in the senate
today for the relief of the Cuban insur-
gents. Allen offered as an amendment
to the diplomatic and consular appro-
priation bill a resolution recognizing
the belligerency of the insurgents, and
said he hoped this would afford the
house an opportunity to vote on that
proposition.
Cannon offered a resolution urging
the president to notify the kingdom of
Spain that if it did not recognize the
March 4, 1898, the United States would
recognize the belligerency of the
Cubans, and within 80 days thereafter
would assert the independence of the
Cuban republic.
Mason followed with a resolution re-
questing the president to notify Spain
that the Cuban war must cease at once,
and declare the intention of the United
States to restore and maintain peace on
the island of Cuba
The right of Hon. Henry w. Corbett
| to a seat in the senate from Oregon oc-
cupied the senate's attention for two
hours, Chandler speaking in favor of
seating the claimant.
| The house today entered upon consid-
Grafton of the Aldrich- -Plowman con-
tested election case, from the fourth
Alabama district. The majority of the
committee reported in favor of seating
the Republican on the ground of con-
spiracy, an allegation vigorously denied
by the Democratic minority. Plow-
mans plurality on the face of the re-
turns was 2,967. The majority revised
the figures so as to give Aldrich plu-
rality of 342. Two speeches were
made On each side, by Taylor and
Mann, for the majority, and by Fox
and Settle, for the minority. 1t is ex-
pected that vote will be reached to-
morrow.
Spokane, Wash, Feb. 1O.-A Wal
lace, Idaho, special to the Spokesman
Review says: Thomas Louke, miner
at the Morning mine, was killed in
peculiar way this morning. He was
standing by the ore chute, when a
rock came down, striking him in the
stomach and knocking him against the
wall with such violence as to break his
back. He was brought to the hospital
here, but died two hours later. He
left widow and two childreA.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-02-11
Russian Bark Capsfzed.

A Brazilian doctor says that coffee
is a certain cure for anaemia.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-02-11

The latest story of railroad consoli-
dation which is going the rounds of
Wall street con Germs consolidation Of
some of the Gould lines with the
Rockefeller lihes, In the Southwest.
Tie proposed famalgamation includes
the Missouri, Kansas & Texas, Texas
g. Pacific and International & Great
Northern. Under the management of
Rockefellers, the net earnings of
Missouri, Kansas &c Texas increased
10, 900 during the year. The Tex
Pacific has also profted by the
business conditions in the South
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-16
AN INTERESTING
LETTER FROM
4 COLORED
SOLDIER.
Some Facts as seen and Wit
messed by Herman Hilbring
Of the TWenty-fifth
5s Infantry.

Throght the kindness of Mr.. Clearance J
Toliver, who handed Us letter recently
received by q. L. Hilbring Of Rock Island,
Ill who is brother to Herman Hilbring.
Of Company D. Gath. Inf, who il menu
Der Of the regular army having enlisted in
said company from Rock Island, H., T.
bout five years ago aud has been with the
regular army ever since. The letter writ
ten was of q private nature, yet it being
so Interesting to us, that by request we
were permitted TO publish it in this issue
Of our paper, we hope that all of our read
ers may read this as it is authentic it is q
follows:
Siboney Cuba Aug. IA Dear brother;
II am now able to write you few lines
70 let you know that have been sick fos
sometime and that was the reason why I
did no4 write sooner. will also tell you
abous the war. / had the fever for long
time. but am able 1t this time to inn
form you am still alive, and have dodge
both the Spanish bullets and the yellow
fever, therefore ! consider myself very
iudky % fer, and hope ! will live to ct
OF yes 40 We are going 10 leave here in
= lev days for the United State. where
" viii 60. ! don't know, It b sid that
We viii 90 % Long Island, New York
md VIE We CT % oar saspping point
A ~ Nsits yon aGaia 2 well NJ
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-16
4 SOLDIER HEARD
FROM.

Below We publish letter written BY
Wir. B. EarIy who is we'll known in this
town and enlisted in Captain Brandt's
company several months ago, the letter
we print was handed to us by his father
Nj. John Early it is as follow: Jeffer-
SON Barracks, Mo. Dear mother; Your
last letter. v ~ received and glad 70 hear
from you and all the folks. am getting
along all right now with my arm 10 is
Andy and Dick. We are all again on
duty and are feeling as we'll as any one
could. We have gained confidence among
all the companies in the regiment and
and when we 60 any place around the
barracks the boys say, "There goes the
thses Early brothers." and thss give us
the name Of being the steadiest and the
quie test boys IN the regiment. We have
about 1900 to associate with and they
give US q good time. Well mother keep
in good heart aud think we are trying to
do good for our country and ourselves
till we all meet again. 1t was q mistake
IN tho Register in regard to us not leaving
hess for we leave next week for Lexing.
ton Kentucky for q while and then We
we Join General Shaftes's army for Cuba
WRIT. B. EARLY. Z
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-16
NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX
SALE

STATE OF Iowa, POLK County. IS:
TO John D. Mingus: You are hereby
notified, that on the 4th day of Decem-
Der. A. D. 1898 the following described
real estate, situated in Polk county,
Iowa, was sold for the taxes for the year
1892 which real estate is described as fol-
lows, to-wit: Lot Four (4) Official Plat
of Lot Forty-six H6l Brooks and Com
paws. Addition to, and now forming
a part Of the City of Des Moines, Polk
County, Iowa. That the same was. at
such sale, purchased by w. G. Harrison
and certificate issued to him by the
Treasurer of Polk County, Iowa, and
by the said w. G. Harrison the certiti-
cate was duly assigned TOD. h. Phillips,
and he is now the owner and holder OF
of said certificate, and that the right OF
redemption will expire, and Treasur-
er's deed for said property will be made
unless redemption from such sale be
made within ninety days from the COM
pleted servicehereof.
J.. q. PHILLIPS,
Lawful holder and owner Of said GER
tificate.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-16
OTTUMWA NEWS.

Our public schools opened Monday
morning. 1t was pleasant scene to see
pupils both large and small vending their
way to the elegant school house Of which
we can boast. We are pleased to know
that Miss Annie Spencer has resumed her
former work in High School.
Miss Olive V. Smith, who has resided
in our oity for the pas! four years will
leave Saturday evening for her fosmsr
home in Michigan. Miss Smith has
made many friends while here, and they
all regret to see her 60.
Mrs. Mary Taylor, one of Ottumwa's
best catress, entertained at seven O'Clock
breakfast, Misses Olive Smith and Ida
Mae Hamilton, Monday r.
Quite number attended the Mueha-
KNOCK fair. All report good time.
The Second Baptist held their assoia-
ton last week in our city. 1t was well
attended.
Rev, Alexander left for conference last
Tuesday. The question is, who will DO
our next pastor?
On last Monday evening very beauti-
ful reception was given at the residence
of Miss Lavjna P. Robinette, on Fourth
street, in honor of the Misses Clara Will
kerscn OF Marshalltown. Shelby of Upton
and Louisa Scott of Mt. Pleasant. The
evening was spent in music, games and
conversation, and each report a very de.
lighttul time. A large numcer were pres
emit. lee cream and cake was served by
the hostess.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-16
SECRET ORDERS.

North Star Lodge, No. 3, A. F. A. M.-Meets
First Thursday in each month At Masonic
Hal-Corner West Sixth and Walnut Il. d.
GeRgett, W. NJ; j. F. Blagburn, secretary.
Hiram Chapter, No. Meets on Second and
Fourth Tuesday in each month ae Masonic
Hall. Robert Webster. H. P; G. H. Cleggett
secretary.
King Solomon Commandery, No. 6.-Meets
Second and Fourth Thursday In each month
ct Masonic hall. Fred Jackson, N. c.; Z. L.
Cleggett, Rec.
Charity Lodge, No. 2l9s, G.: U: O. OF O. F.
Meets First, Second and Third TUESDAY eacn
monih At Odd Fellows hall on west Slxtn
and Walnut streets. D. Burns, N. g.; r.
Brown, p. S.
Naomi Court, No. 3-meets Second Monday
in each month at Masonic hall. Mrs. }. II.
Shepard, matron; Mrs. Fred jackson. score
tary
Iowa Chapter O. E. SHEETS Third Wednes-
day of each month Masonic hall. Mrs. G. H.
Cleggett, matron: Mrs. Mary Bell, secretary.
Mt. Olive Court, No. 4-Meets First Thursday
OF each month at Masonic half Mrs. susan
GO White matron; Mrs. Flora Majors, seere'
tary.
Household of Ruth-Meets First and Third
Thur sday in each IN onth at ODD Fellows
hall. Mrs. Harris, NJ. c.: Mrs B. J.holmes
F. S.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-16
CAMP MERRIAM.

On last Sunday Mrs. John c. Lopez
and Mrs. Humm arrived from Des
Moines, they came out to the Preside,
VIII ere their husbands were, and they
were quite surprised. Yesterday every
company was ordered to turn over their
foo rs, emty their ticks and take every
thing out of their trunks to DO aired.
To-day was target practice for Company
H. and NJ. they stated out early in the
morning and took their FASHIONS with
them one loaf Of bread was given to
each man and can of salmon to every
four men. The men stayed from 9
o'c lock in the morning until ? in the
evening, they did very good shooting
for no more practice than they have
had, their range was from two-hundred
yards to 500 yards. The typhoid fever
has broken out in company and B.,
four boys died out of the two compan-
les last night The boys long for a
pay day last week, our pay rolls were
made out and signed them, but will
not get payed this month; it is said
tn at the 9TH, California got order to be
m ustered out and some of the Iowa
boys has got it that we would be mus-
tered out and for an hous they were
yelling and jumping for JOY but they
soon found out difference. Company
A and H are about the only company
tn at has not lost man, as they have
officers who make them keep clean
every man have to take bath once 6
week. This leaves us all we'll: gooe
luck to Company NJ.
FRANK Z. WOOD. e