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The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-01-28
Relief for Cuhans.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Jan. 24.-The
National Guard of Missouri will COL
lect money to aid in relieving suffering
in Cuba. Adjutant-General Bell has
appointed committee and issued an
appeal to the people for subscriptions.
General Milton Moore, of Kansas City,
will receive all subscriptions.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-01-28
Lack of Omcial News.
THE ECLIPSE OBSERVATIONS.
Conditions That Prevailed in India at
the Time.

Conditions That Prevailed In India at
the Time.
Bombay, Jan. 25.-The eclipse of
the sun was accompanied by rapid
fall in temperature. An earthly smell
pervaded the air, and the scene resem-
bled a landscape under wintry Eng
lish sun. The duration of totality was
two minutes, with marvellous corona
of pale silver and blue.
The conditions were favorable at
both Professor Sir Norman Lockyear's
camp near Vizadiroog (on the Malabar
coas), and at Professor Campbell's
camp near Jour.
The. native astrologers predicted ter
rible calamities. The natives swarmed
to devotional exercises, and there was
general fear, but no great alarm. The
Nizaam Of Hyderbad liberated SO pris-
oners. giving each gift of money and
clothes
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-01-28
Moving the Expedition,

Seattle, Jan. "a. Arrangements
have been made to send a detachment
of the government Yukon expedition
from this city on the steamer Signal,
which sails for Skagway about Febru-
ary 5. The detachment will consist of
two officers, 20 men and ITO pack ami
mails. One hundred bob sleds, designed
by Jack Dalton, for the use of the ex-
petition, arrived here today from the
Eocf
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-01-28
Lynchers of semino1es,

Wichita, Kan, Jan. 25.-Informa-
tion reached here late tonight that four
arrests had been made for the burning
of the two Seminoles, McGeizy and
Simpson, near Earlboro, I. T., January
IA. 1t is stated that two of the men,
Martin and Hull, have confessed, Civ
ing information as to members of the
mob. The information comes through
trainmen, and is not confirmed.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-01-28
Warlike Preparations.

London, Jan. 24.-There has been
made responsible statement that the
government has decided to add 1000
men to the navy, and that the frst-'
class battleship Hannibal, now at
Portsmouth, is to be put into commits
sion at once. There is no official con-
frmation in either case.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-01-28
The Floor COLLAPSED.

Omaha, Jan. 24.-A section of the
floor at the Cudahy Packing Company IS
plant fell this morning, carrying down
several workmen. j. N. Overwork
was killed, J. Montgomery sustained a
broken jaw and other bad bruises, and
Mike O'Day bad scalp wound. The
wall supporting the floor had been
weakened by repairs.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-01-28
LOCAL STEAMER INSPECTORS.
Will Be Required to Pass a Civil Service
Examination.

Examination.
Washington, Jan. %. - Assistant
Secretary Vanderlip has decided to re-
quire local inspectors of hulls and their
assistants and local inspectors of boil
ers and assistants to pass a civil service
examination to test their fitness to
hold the positions they now occupy.
This order, however, does not apply to
those who were admitted to the service
through competitive examinations
under the civil service commission Or
through special technical examinations
under section 4415 of the revised stat
utes. The number of inspectors who
come within this order is 62. In his
letter to the civil service commission,
Mr.. Vanderlip says:
'The department requires this &C.
tion by your commission as a precau-
tion to the interests of commerce and
the travelling public. The labors of
persons holding such position are very
important, as the object of their labors
is to prevent, if possible acci ients
which might involve she loss of human
life and valuable property. The pub
lie has the right to know that persons
who examine boilers and inspect hulls
are mentally and physically competent
in every way to perform the duties.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-01-28
Vote ON Engineers, Strike,

London, Jan. 25.-The executive
committee of the London engineers has
issued ciruclar advising the men to
accept the employers terms. A bal.
lot of the men has been asked for Tues
day next, and it is probable that work
will be resumed the following Mon
3av
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-01-28
Distil1ery Warehouse Burned.

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 25.-Shortly
after midnight, one of the largest
warehouses of the Old Hurricane
Springs distillery was destroyed by fire.
Nearly 1000 barrles of whisky was
burned. The loss is about $40, 900.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-01-28
Lived With a Broken Neck.

Port Townsend, WASH, Jan. "a
August Nickerson, sailor, died here
today after living Il days with a broken
neck. Nickerson, who was seaman
aboard the American bark Caryphene,
while off Cape Mendocino, II days
ago, fell from the main yard through a
hatch to the hold of the vessel, a dis.
tance of 48 feet.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-01-28
WILL RETIRE FROM BUSINESS.
The Bank of Goldendale Voluntarily
Closes Its Doors.


Closes Its Doors.
Goldendale, Wash, Jan. 24.-The
Bank of Goldendale went out of busi-
ness today, and posted conspicuously
on the front door the following notice to
depositors:
"The management of this institu-
ton, having decided to retire from the
banking business, hereby gives notice
to all local depositors to call at the
side door and withdraw their deposits
in full and without delay"
The First National bank was started
about 10 years ago, and in 1896 went
into voluntary liquidation and was suo-
ceeded by the Bank of Goldendale.
The retiring of the present bank leaves
Klickitat county without bank, which
is regretted by many business men.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-01-28
ReductiOn in Wares.

Wheeling, w. Va, Jan. 25.-The
employees of the Wheeling steel plant,
in Benwood, about 500 in mum ber,
have been notified of the second reduc-
tion in wages within IL months. The
present reduction affects all employees
of the company, and runs from 10 to
25 per cent.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-01-28
Resenfencad to Be Hung.

San Andreas, Cal. Jan, 24.-Joseph
Hubert, convicted of the murder OF his
wife, whom he shot and killed at
Poverty Bar, Calaveras county, April
10, 1895, has been resentenced by
Judge Rust, of Amador, to be hanged
at Folsom penitentiary on April Is
next
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-01-28
Tramway Around the RAPIDS.

Victoria, B. c., Jan. 25.-M. S.
MacConly, who has just returned from
Alaska, has under construction a steel
tramway around the CANYON and White
Horse rapids. He is building four
tracks, and by the time the river opens.
he says he will be able to handle 500
tons daily, taking boats and all.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-01-28
CHRISTIAN SCIENTIST FINED.
Kansas City Judge Sustains the Decision
of Lower Court,


of q Lower Court,
Kansas City, Jan. 24.-In the GRIM
inal court today Judge Wofford sus-
tanned the decision of the police court
fining Mrs. A. J. Baird, one of the
leading Christian Scientists of this
city, $50 and costs, for failing to report
a case of diphtheria. The patient, a
child, had died under Mrs. Baird's
treatment. Mrs. Baird was arraigned
in the police court last Thursday.
After examining witnesses today, Judge
Wofford upheld the sentence of the
lower court, and took occasion to de-
nounce the system of Christian science.
81 think" said he, "a most serious
wrong has been done in the death of
the child. do not think the penalty
is sufficient. If this woman is going
to be turned loose on this communitnu
am going to let higher court do =.
I would fine her 81 900 if I had the
power to do SO, under this ordinance.
Mrs. Baird will appeal the case.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-01-28

London, Jan. 25.-The morning Post
publishes a dispatch from Professor
Lockyear. from Rajapur. saying that 80
spectrum photographs were secured.
Some of these have been already de-
veloped and are found to exhibit
changes in the aspect of the chronos,
phere. The dispatch says the weather
was perfect, and that Lord Graham's
cinematograph work proved quite sue
cessful.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-01-28

A day coach on the Western railroad,
IF Alabama, went through Cubahatchie
bridge, 81 miles from Montgomery.
The conductor, fagman and several
passengers were severely bruised.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-01-28
Coming Around the Horn.

Rio de Janeiro, Jan. 25.-The steam
ship City of Columbia, en- route from
New York to Alaska with party of
goldhunters, bound for the Klondike,
has arrived here without incident.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-01-28
Priests Killed and Wounded.

Corfu, Island of Corfu, Greece, Jan.
24.-At the Catholic church this even
ing, during vespers, young man at
tackled the priests. One, Father Ern-
est Laitoux, was killed, another was
mortally wounded, and two others in
iured
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-01-28

Electricity is used to ignite the wick
of an oil lamp recently placed on the
market, the battery and push button to
turn on the current being mounted in
the base Of the lamp.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-01-28
Government Will Prosecute.

Paris, Jan. 26.-The government
will prosecute M. GerauIt-Richard and
the Comte de Bernis for their conduct
in the chamber of deputies during the
recent disturbance.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-01-28
Rear-End Collision.

Clay Center, Kan, Jan. 25.-A rear
end collision between two sections of a
Rock Island freight train occurred
here this morning, resulting in fatal
injuries to three men. Brakeman Viii.
liam Griffith had both legs cut off and
died four hours later. W. s. Drough-
ton, of this place, had his skull and
jaw fractured.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-01-28

The original mint (first United States
government building erected) was in
Philadelphia, on Seventh street, below
Arch. and the building is still standing.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-01-28

London, Jan. 26.-The colliery acci-
dent near Mons, announced in dis
patch from Brussels, resulted in the
death of : persons
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-01-28

Spencer, Ind, Jan. 24.-The total
loss by last nights fire is placed at
$4,000. The body Of L. Dickerson
was found in the ruins today.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-01-28
ANOTHER CUBAN RESOLUTION
Urges the Government to Intervene in
Behalf of the Patriots.

Urges the Government to Intervene in
Behalf of the Patriots.
Washington, Jan. 26.-In the senate
today Walthall Of Mississippi presented
the credentials of H. D. Money senator
from Mississippi, to succeed the late
Senator George, and the oath of Office
was administered to Money, who has
been sitting as senator under appoint
ment from the governor.
Walthall presented joint resolution
adopted by the legislature of Mississippi
urging the United States government
to intervene in the Cuban warfare on
behalf of the insurgents, peacefully,
if it may be; forcibly, if it must" "
The Teller resolution was then laid
before the senate, and in accordance
with notice previously given, Turpie,
of Indiana addressed the senate in sup
port of the resolution.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-01-28
Dervishes Repulsed.

Cairo, Jan. 24.-The dervishes made
raid yesterday north of Atbara.
They were repulsed with the loss OF
five killed.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-01-28

Years ago Prince Bismarck used to
spell his name without the "c.'' The
present spelling does away with the
monetary significance of the name Bis
mark-two marks.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-01-28
TbePIavne in Rombav.

Bombay, Jan. 24.-During the past
week deaths from the bubonic plague
haye numbered 851. The exodus is in
cerasing and business is stagpated.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-01-28
In the House.

At the opening of the house today
Kleberg, Democrat, of Texas, and
Dockery, Democrat, of Missouri, called
attention to the poll OF the house on
the immigration bill printed in New
York paper to-day. They had been
made to favor the bill and were op-
posed to it.
Boutelle, Republican, of Maine,
chairman of the committee on naval
affairs, reported back two resolutions
calling upon the secretary of the navy
as to the suitability of sites for making
armor plate in the South, with recon-
mendation that they lie on the table.
The report called attention to the fact
that invitations had been issued for
sealed propositions for land, building
and machinery for an armor-plate fac
tory which would be opened January
20 and the secretary, when these were
opened, would send special report to
congress with all information. The
resolution was laid on the table with
out division.
Curtis. Republican, of Iowa, then
claimed the day for business from the
District of Columbia committee.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-01-28

Rice wine has been in use in Jg,an
for over 2,000 years. Next to g.ape
wine, it is the oldest alcoholic beverage
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-01-28
Bold Jail Delivery.

Sloan Springs, Ark, Jan. 24.-At
Bentonville last night dozen prisoners
gained their liberty Among them was
the notorious Dick Brandt, the supposed
trainrobber, burglar, horsethief and
murderer, wanted in Texas and Indian
territory. The prisoners battered down
the prison doors. Brandt stole horse
and made for Indian territory. Officers
are in pursuit.
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1898-07-08
FREDERICKSBURG

RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG
AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MAY 49, 1898.
LEAVE BYRD-STREET STATION.
4:1O A. M, Daily, for Washington and points
North. Stops only at Milford and
Fredericksburg Pullman Sleepers
to New York.
8:2O A. M, Sunday only, for Washington and
points North. Stops at Elba, Glen
Allen, Ashland, boswell, Ruther
Glen, Penola, Milford, Guinea, Fred
ericksburg, Brooke, and Whitewater
S:45 A. M, Daily. except Sunday, for Washing
ton and points North. Stops at
Elba, Ashland. Taylorsville. Dos
well, Ruther Glen, Penola, Milford.
Woodslane, Guinea, Summit Pred
ericksburg, Brooke, and Widewa-
ter. Pullman car
1900 M. Daily, except Sunday, for Washing
ton and points North. Stops at
Elba, Glen Allen, Ashland boswell,
Milford, Fredericksburg, Brooke,
and Whitewater. Parlor-car. Also
connects with Congressional Linn
tied at Washington.
7:12P. M. Daily, for Washington and points
North. Stops at Elba, Ashland,
boswell, Milford Fredericksburg,
Brooke, and Whitewater, and other
stations Sundays Sleeper Rich
mond to New York
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-15
FARMER SnAw'S IDEA OF n,
WANTS CHARTERS OF ALI. THE EN.
JOINED ROADS FOREEIrED.
VIII ne Mig and xcrvy Enough
Co Do II.

Dallas, Texas. December li--"Earmeg"
Shaw, who is popularity regarded ns one Of
the prime ministers OF the next State aIi-
mdnistraaion. said today: 81 en- glad United
States Judge Mccormick entoAed the on
forcemcnt OF tho railroad commissions
tariffs In favor Of the railroads Now the
provision that Attorney General Crane
wisely made when he compromised the
rebates the Texas roads were guilty Of
giving on the distsnct understanding that
no succeeding administration would DO
bound by fis action Will come In very OPP
portunely. II the next administration has
the nerve think II will possess. these re-
calcitrant roads will be given the trcat-
ment thcy deserve. II the new admlnistra-
ton measures up 10 It's proper standard,
quo wnrranto proceedings will be begpa
In the state courts to forfeit the charters
or tho railroads that enjoincd the commis-
sion In the Federal court and these lines
that imagine themselves bigger than all
the people OF this imperial commonwealth
win find themselves In the ha,u.s OF re-
SelvArs. This is what l believe VIII be
done. Tho next administration Will be big
enough and fearless enough TO follow tho
plain call of duty and these Texas railroads
will. In my Judgment, be ta,lsht a lasting
lesson. hopa 10 sec Jim Hogg employed
to help institute quo warranto proceed-
ings The Job will be well done II Is time
u lot OF grlsping railway corporations and
nm arrogant, conccjted Federal Judge, who
Is no more than a Judge for the railroads,
were taught what the great State OF Texas
can do with them. trust and believe
Governor Sayers and Attorney General
Smith win know what their duty is
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-15
AFTER TIM ALTON.
Gould and the vanderbilta In th,
Market a. Purchasers.

.
Gould and the vanderbilts IN the
Mnrkct ~ Purchasers.
New York, December 15,--Tho Press
says; George J. Gould has made bid to
buy tho Chicago and Alton road. tho line
from Chicago to st. Louis ami X ,nsss City.
The bid ~ made In competition with tho
Nandcrbllts. who had offered TO buy tho
property. which has been on the market
for sixty days.
The, rivalry between the bidders excited
much interest In Wall street yesterday
when II became known that Mr.. Gould
was considering the purchase OF the road.
At his invitation j J. Mitchell, presi-
dent OF the Illinois Trust and Savings
bank OF Chicago, called at Mr.. Gould's Of
flee. Mr.. Mitchell, II Ii well known, repre-
SCENTS large holders OF Chicago and Alton
stock.
Nor this reason Wall street concluded
THAT an agreement to sell the road hal
been made. THIS was denied ut Mr. Gould s
office, but 1t WAS odmitted that rr5po-
sltion to buy eihe road h&d boon consli-
cred.
Tho Alton would give TO tho God.ds a
Norihcrn outlet nor their whole South
western eyetcn. wtich Includes the Mis-
soui, pncirlc, the ST. Louis Mud Souiht m
and International and Gu14 Northern.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-15
SANTA FE OFFICIALS.
They Are Greatly Pleased with sher-
mans Busincss Outlook.

Sherman. Texas. December " The party
OF Santa Fe officials who are touring tina
State arrived here at 2;s5 o'clock this
afternoon and were met by representa-
tive delegation OF business men. After an
informal reception at the reception rooms
OF The Merchants and Planters National
bank they weic entertained at the COM
mercial club rooms. The party then took
carriages and visited all the important
points IN the city President Ripley says
tive immense natural RESOURCES OF the Texas
river belt are a revelation to him. Colo
mel P0k said: II tnld them that Sher-
man was one ot the best OF Santa re towns
and now they ars telling pe the same
thing" At o'clock the party left Tor the
North via Gainesville. The personnel OF
the party Is: A.. F. Waiver Chairman of
he official beard Of the At,hison Toqeka
ara Sania re n 3 Hsyss. dlr-rrN and
manlbir o' the reoFxsp'zgsson com riitse
o. tn same road e. p RlG'ev 0rssjfent
IN the same road A y. lIEglnson, as
sIs,ans to the Vr< i'snt NJ y iioisas
general pu hasirg peept 'or The sr'ne r'aii
r.. u. Ayers zap AIT and large ssoek-
holder In Gnlf. csiorad0 and Sfnta re L.
j. Polk. general mana or OF tina Gulf, c1io-
RADIO and Santa Fe and Chief Clerk Noodle.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-15
nnilrnnd Notcr and lpcrsonal.

| Mr. j. G. Meyer Iioefer, commercial
ngoaH of The Texas General ait Waco, Is IN
the city.
Major II. b. Btler, manager OF the Gall
weston Street Railroad company. spent yes
terGay IN Houston.
Mr.. w. d. Mcdonald. tnafflc manager Of
the Kansas Ciay Smelling and Rcfin.ng
company. spent yesterday In H0uS,on.
Mr. j. r. Mc(iregpr, division passenger
ageilt OF tho Queen and Crescent, head
quarters IN New Orleans. Is 10 the city
| Mr.. j. D. Trammcll, resident engineer
OF the International and Great Northern
railroad. with headquarters In Palestine,
is IN the city.
| MIR. W. G. Van Week, Vice president
ami gensrel manager Of the Sunset rail-
way, left yesterday for San Antonio on
official business
MIR. c. X. Dunlap. general freight agent
OF tho MeSloln Inierna iunli has game 70
Austin TO Join the railroad men now LODI
lcIfng In thnt city.
The Globe Democ,at says the building
OF tfhe new Houston and Tcxss Central
| railroad shops at Ennis Will. add 300 new
| families TO that town.
| Mr.. Tom s. Wheelhouse, who has been
here for several days past III the interests
| OF st. Louis railroad supply house, LEFT
| last night for the North.
Captain s. Il. Tuggle. superintendent Of
| motive power Houston AMI Texas Centra'
railroad went to Galveston yesterday on
business OF hbs company.
Mr.. l., ], Polk. iyr stoek agent Of The
| Pee Gee and Houston, East ani West
Texas railroai. came In last evening from
business trip over tho neishborang ter
ritory.
/ The Chicago and Alton shops at Bloom
ingpon have inst been augmented by tbs
employment OF 200 ADDITIONAL workmen.
and the wording day has been Increased
from aIght TO nine hours. ~
Mir. IL. NJ. Mitchell. commercial agent
of the Santa Fe. headquarters nt Hous-
ton. has returned from Chicago whore he
utien8lsl the regular annual Meeting Of
the traffic representatives cf the system.
II Is understood the QUESTION OF con-
sar,ciang tunnel under the yards OF ~
international and Great Northern. con- q
,tguol,s to that company's depot in Ho.u-
Ion. has been passed up 10 the CITY
council &
The Houston and Texas Central has ~
sued circulars announcing holiday exyuf-
sion rates from al points on III line on &C.
couut Of the Christmas aid New Year ao,-
eon. All Texas roads, Ia FACT have maQ9
reduced rates for fhe occasion. s.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-15

The engineering department of the Hous-
ton apd Texas Central railroad is engaged
in preparing plans FOR the elaborate tho. IS
IN process of erection at Ennis. mention OF
which was made in The Post some short
time asnce. a large force of men were
put to work Yesterday on tho foundation,
aeaj the engineer of maintenance Of way ia
aivtanging TOR the immediate construction
OF tho nfain building. which will BIO com
plc.ed und jl full operation about Maroa
4 next. These buildings and improve
nicnts Will glve'a big boom TO Emn4s. aud
The labor employed ln The new shops Will
greatly add 10 hts present population.