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The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-03-25
| spain AND HER PAPER NAVY
England Surprised That We
Should Excite Ourselves.
WILL BE AN UNEQUAL CONTEST
Spanish Comment on the Lee Incident
"A Fall in Securities-Threats of
Car1ists-Germany Will Not Interfere.

| Spanish Comment on the Lee Incident
"A Fall in Securities-Threats of
Carlists-Germany Will Not Interfere.
London, March 22.-The Daily Mail,
in an editorial refuting some of "the
| American accusations of British cold
ness" says:
Among many reasons for Great
Britain's apparent noninterest, not the
least is our better knowledge of the
Spanish and their paper navy and our
e~-.yiction that the Anglo-Sazon will
always defeat the Latin. Indeed, the
trend of British thought is towards
surprise that the greatest of republics
thould excite itself undulv about so
poor foe. The Americans should re-
M an ber that while we are full of trnst
in their capability to deal with Span
ism imper tinences, we are fully oc-
onpied with greater troubles threatened
or active in various parts of the world.
They have our full sympathy at time
when France, Germany and Russia are
ba king Spain and almost as openly as
they are opposing British efforts for
the freedom of its foreign trade through
out the world.
But there is no occaion now to talk
of an offensive and defensive alliance.
The disproportion between our mission
and Americas makes it impossible.
There will be time to propose this way
of recementing the race when America
is ready to face the splendid RESPONSE
bility it entails"
The Madrid correspondent of the
Standard says:
"Senor Polo Y Bernabe. the Spanish
minister at Washington, has been au-
thorized to make all concessions posi-
BILE in order to obtain the speedy con-
clusion of fair reciprocity treaty. By
Americas expressed desire, this also
includes the Philippine islands. Both
the Cuban and Spanish cabinets are
anxious to expedite the negotiations to
the uttermost. Senior Polo y Bernabe
wires that he has found the American
sta e department very favorably dis
posed on this point, but that more re-
serve than ever is shown in interna-
tional dealings pending the settlement
of the Maine affair.""
The Chronicle repeats editorially its
deCiafabl0n tnaL Mlcnael DaVlItS s at
tempt to show that England hates
America has been "ludicrouslv unsuc-
cessful," and challenges him to obtain
a half dozen votes in support of pro-
Spanish resolution in any open meet
ing in any town in England, Scotland
or Wales.
The Berlin correspondent of the
Til.es confirms the statement that
Germany has no inclination to inter-
fere in the Cuban question. 1t cites
the Berlin Post, saying that Germany's
commercial interests, as well as her
regard for the German residents in the
United States, forbid such an inter-
foronoa
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-03-25
PATRIOTIC NEW WORKERS.
Enthusiasm Shown at a Maine Benefit
Performance.

Enthusiasm Shown at a Maine Benefit
Performance.
New York, March 22.-Over 1000
people rose simultaneously tonight in
the Metropolitan opera-house and
joined with the chorus on the stage in
singing "The Star-Spangled Banner"
with more enthusiasm than has been
exhibited in the opera-house for many
months. 1t was upon the occasion of
the performance for the benefit of the
Maine monument fund. On the great
stage stood the well-known singer Ca
mile d'Arville, and behind Aer were
massed the combined choruses of the
Broadway theater, the Casino and the
Whitney and Castle Square companies.
AS background, an immense Ameri
can flag waved from tall pole. Each
of the singers carried small flag, and
the moment the patriotic air was start
ed, the entire audience arose and
Joined in the melody. At the conclu-
sion, there were tremendous cheers
and a great demonstration. Then
'My Country was sung. The enter
tainment, aside from the subscriptions,
netted about $4,000. Many of the
best known actors and actresses took
part in the performance, and among
the spectators was Miss Evangelina
Cisneros, who came in for much ap-
plause at one time in the evening.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-03-25
NOT ONE LIFE WAS SAVED
Bark Helen w. Almy, Bound
for Copper River, Lost.
FORTY PASSENGERS AND GREW
Golden Gate Which Proved to Be the
Missing Vessel-She Struck n Gale.

Golden Gate Which Proved to Be tn g
Missing Vessel-She Struck a Gale.
San Francisco, March 24.-Upon the
arrival of the Pacific Coast Steamship p
Company's steamer Santa Rosa, from
| San Diego today, the news was re-
ceived here of a horrible accident indi-
rectly attributed to the Alaskan gold
excitement, which is believed to have
cost the lives of 40 passengers and sail
ors Captain Alexander, of the Santa
Rosa, reported that early this morning,
while nine miles off Point Bonita, at
the mouth of the Golden Gate, he
sighted derelict. bottom up.
The tug Sea Witch was Immediately
despatched to the point indicated, and
found the derelict to be the the bark
Helen w. Almy, Captain Hogan, which
sailed hence for Copper river points with
81 passengers and crew of 13, on Sun
day last. The bark lay upon her star
board side, with her stern low down in
the water, her deck hamper badly
wrecked, and several planks of her hull
washed loose by the seas which br ke
over her.
While there were no signs of her
boats, it is not believed that her passen-
gers and crew escaped by putting off
from the vessel in them, as there has
been very heavy sea for several days
past. Furthermore, no word has been
received from the survivors, if any ex-
ist, although the derelict was sighted
within 10 miles of this port and fully
49 hours have passed since the wreck
occurred.
According to the tugboat men, there
was a pretty stiff breeze when the Almy
sailed out of the Golden Gate Sunday,
and near night it was blowing gale.
She left here under topsails. and when
last seen was standing out for an offing.
There was a heavy sea running, and it
is supposed that some time during the
night she struck a squall and turned
turtle.
The Helen W. Almy was once a
South Sea trader, and was quite famous
for her many adventures among the
reefs. Her commander was Captain
Lutrell, and he operated her in the in
terest of John Wightman. who retained
an interest in her when she entered the
Alaska trade. She was in good condi-
tion for an old vessel and perfectly sea-
worthy She was on the drydock some
days before being put on the berth, and
her owners spent $4,000 in repairing
her. She had temporary house on
deck.
When the Almy left port she had 125
tons of ballast which she carried,
besides, the provisions of the passen-
gers and their Quits. She was YES
sci of only about $50 tons, and was
therefore ballasted sufficiently to make
her "stiff,''
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-03-25
THEORY WAS NOT TENABLE
Spaniards Privately Admit the Maine
Disaster Was Not an Accident.

Spaniards Privately Admit the Maine
Disaster Was Not an Accident.
New York, March 23.-A dispatch
to the Tribune from Havana says:
The Spanish inquiry into the Maine
disaster has gone to pieces in seeking
to establish the accident theory This
admission is privately made in govern
ment circles. The nature of the
boards report will not be charged to
unknown causes, but the Spanish find
ing will be with view of making a
case to be passed on by third party.
The work of the. Spanish divers has
not been thorough. Apparently they
have found no little evidence on which
theory of internal explosion can be
based that the Spanish court is not
willing to stand unequivocally on the
theory of accident, which it set out to
maintain. The facts have been known
for three or four days. They may ac-
count for the statements from Madrid
that the Maine incident will not be a
cause of war between the two countries,
and also hints at arbitrating the dis
pute on the question of facts.
This talk Is semi-official. The Span
ish recognize the improbability of sue
cessfully controverting the case which
will be presented when the report of
Captain Sampson and his associates on
the American board of inquiry is pub
lished. They have had an inkling that
the evidence on which the external ex-
plosion due to foul play will be charged,
is meant to satisfy, not simply the
American people, but the judgment of
experts throughout the world. How
strongly the conclusion of the American
board is fortified will soon be known.
The one received from Madrid is to
have counter-case ready, so suspen-
sion of the worlds judgment can be
asked until diplomacy can arrange a
satisfactory settlement. The evident
hope of Blanco's government is to keep
the Maine incident entirely distinct
from other Cuban questions. Not
withstanding this lack of confidence in
their own theory of accident, it cannot
be learned that the authorities are do
ing anything to uncover the conspira-
tors who are responsible for the blow
ing up of the Maine.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-03-25
TRAGEDY AT CASCADE LOCKS.
Louis Gebbhard Murders His Wife and
Then Shoots Himself.


Then Shoots Himself.
Cascade Locks, Ore., March "a
Lewis Gebbhard, aged 70, shot and
killed his wife, aged 65, and then
turned the pistol upon himself and took
his own life here last night. The
bodies were not found until this morn
ing.
Gebbhard, who is German, and an
old soldier, had lived with his wife here
for the past 10 years. He has been of
late years a small farmer. Frequent
quarrels have occurred between himself
and his wife for many years. Particu-
larly severe have these quarrels been
when Gebbhard was under the infiu-
ence of liquor.
Last night Gebbhard must have been
more quarrelsome than usual. In
fact, Judging from the silent evidence
about the lonely cottage which the
couple occupied, the fight must have
been that of maniac on one side and
defenseless woman on the other.
Blood was found in the bed and in the
room.
Gebbhard had evidently beaten his
vile with some instrument, In his MAD
frenzy. In her attempt to escape she
had fled the house and reached the
front porch. She got no farther, as,
with pistol in hand, he fired at her and
she fell forward, and when found her
body was lying On the edge of the
porch.
The man. after committing the mur-
der walked into the house, and, lying
down upon. lounge in the room,
placed the pistol to his head and sent
bullet into his own brain and his
soul into eternity.
The shots were heard last night but
no attention was paid to them. This
morning the dead bodies were found,
and the coroner notified. He now has
charge of the remains.
But one child; a daughter, survives
the old couple. She is grown, and mar
ried, her name being Mrs. NORM. She
lives with her husband at Fort Stevens.
Gebbhard had been in ill-health, it
is said of late, and got it into his head
that his wife was trying to cause his
death. He was also jealous of her for
some cause known only to himself, al
though the neigh bors declare there was
no occasion for his iealOusy
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-03-25
DEATH IN THE FLAMES.
Many Killed and Injured in a Hotel
Fire in Butte.

Butte, Mont, March 23.-The Hale
house, large three-story brick build
ing on East Broadway, used as a lodg-
ing and clearinghouse by miners in
the employ of the Anaconda Company,
was entirely destroyed by fire, which
broke out shortly after 8 O'Clock this
morning. So far as known, two men
are dead from injuries in jumping from
windows, another is dying and 30 are
missing, while a search of the ruins
may disclose the fact that many tran
sient dodgers lost their lives also. The
casualties were as follows:
Dead
Matt Doyle, aged 40, miner at the
Mountain Consolidated, jumped from
third-story window, turned over in the
air and struck on head.
Frank Rhodey, aged 40, lately from
Portland, Or, jumped from third-story
window, turned over and struck on
head and shoulders, fracturing his
skull; dying.
Hugh Boyle, aged 80, miner at Ana
conda mine, started to lower himself
from third-story by means of impro-
vised rope, which parted so feet from
the ground. He was just recovering
from the effects of broken leg through
an accident month ago. Six men
were severely injured.
There were $50 men and women in
the building when the fire broke out.
OF these, it is believed about 900 es-
capped without injury The fire started
in the bakery south of the center of
the building, and had good start be-
fore discovered. The blaze was first
discovered by Billy White, Jake Yuch
and Jack Dooley, who were awake at
the time, and, smelling smoke, went
down stairs to make an investigation.
Two of the men Immediately attached
small hose to a hydrant and began to
throw water upon the fire.
After few minutes work, however,
the men realized that the task was
hopeless one, and they retreated to give
the alarm. They summoned the watch
man and rushed to the upper portion
of the building, shouting that the house
was on fire. By this time, the fire had
broken through the first floor, and
smoke filled the Railways. Dooley
and his companions realized that there
was no time to lose, and they began
kicking in the doors of the rooms.
The men thoughtfully awakened the
women help first. BY this time, the
alarm had been turned in, and the de-
pa-tment responded promptly. When
the firemen arrived, men in their under
clothing and others half dressed were
clambering down the fire escapes in the
rear. Others, and the servant girls
were at the windows in the front of
the building, frantically calling for
help. They were cut off from the rear
of the building by the dense smoke.
Ladders were run up, but not before
many of the frightened people had
jumped. Others. including all the fe-
male help, were gotten out by the fire.
men. On the side of the budding,
many had made ropes of their bed.
clothes and sought to escape in that
way. Some of them succeeded, but lin
other cases the ropes broke and the
men dropped many feet to the ground.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-03-25
THE REPORT ON THE WAY.
Lieutenant Commander Mark Starts
With 1t for Washington.

With 1t for Washington.
Key West, March 24.-The United
States court of inquiry into the loss of
the Maine at last finished it's laborious
work of investigation of the disaster
and submitted its report to Rear-Ad-
miral Sicard. He pointed out some al
terations which he considered neces-
sary, and the report was taken to Wash
ington today by Lieutenant Commander
Mark, judge-advocate of the court.
Before leaving Key West, Commander
Mark said nothing could be given out
about the work of the court of inquiry
or it's findings. Personally, the COM
mander said he was intensely relieved
at Completing his labors.
Lieutenants Jungen and Hoard,
Cadets Brownson and Boyd, Passed
Assistant Engineer Bowers, Assistant
Engineer Morris and Carpenter Jolmes,
of the Maine, left here today on the
City of Key West for Miami.
The decision reached by the court is
still matter of surmise. Perhaps
some significance may be attached and
conclusions drawn from a remark made
by Rear-Admiral Sicard last night,
when he said to a correspondent:
1.-The case of the Maine is most
peculiar, perhaps the most peculiar
which has ever occurred in the history
OF the world"
From the general tone of his remarks
it might be inferred that the courts
findings do not definitely solve the
mystery of the explosion. This is fur
ment that even after the report had
been sent to Washington the depart
ment may require further investiga
ton. The general impression con-
tinues that the court had found that
the Maine was Intentionally blown up,
but no new reasons We're adduced for
this conclusion.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-03-25
Alleged Timber Trespass.

Flagstaff, Ariz., March "a. The
attorney-general of the United States
has commissioned E. E. Ellingwood
as special assistant United States dis
trict attorney to assist in the trial of
the case of the United States VS.. the
Copper Queen Consolidated Mining
Company. This is suit by the gov
eminent to recover $1S3, 900 from the
Copper Queen Mining Company for
alleged timber trespass and is probably
the most important case of this nature
in the West. 1t has twice been tried,
with the result of disagreement OF
the jury at each trial.
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FOR MORE WARSHlPS.
The Naval Appropriation Bill Reported
to the House.

Washington, March 24.-The naval
appropriation bill was reported to the
house today. 1t carried $50, 1856, ,058,
an increase over last year of So, 764, 432,
and over current estimates of $2,514,
824. For the increase the navy bills
allow to be constructed by contract
three sea-going coast-line battle-ships,
designated to carry the heaviest guns,
displacement, 1000 tons, with the
highest practicable speed for their
class, with cost, exclusive of armament,
not exceeding $3,OOO,OOO each, one to
be named the Maine; six torpedo-boats,
and six torpedo-boat destroyers, to cost
not exceeding So, $40, 900, and one gum
boat to take the place of the Michigan
to cost, exclusive of armament, not
over $3.50, 900, to be built on the Great
Lakes.
One of these sea-going battle-ships is
to be built on the Pacific coast. Con-
tracts for the construction of all these
vessels are to be made within 60 days
of the enactment of the bill.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-03-25
RELIEF BILL PASSED,
A Substantial Tribute to the Names
Heroic Crew.

Substantial Tribute to the Names
Heroic Crew.
Washington, March 23.-The house
today unanimously passed the bill for
the relief of the survivors and victims
of the Maine disaster. The bill reim-
burses the survivors, officers and men
for the losses they sustained to an
amount not to exceed years pay, and
directs the payment of a sum equal to
years pay to the legal heirs of those
who perished. There was quite a spir-
tied debate over an amendment suggest
ed by Cannon to give the survivors
years pay out of hand instead of at
tempting to reimburse them for actual
losses. Some old alleged scandals in
connection with the REIN bursement of
the survivors of the Samoan disaster
were raked up, but the debate in the
end was saved from rather sordid tone
by a beautiful tribute paid to the gall
liant dead by Cousins of Iowa, in short
but eloquent speech. He aroused the
galleries to spontaneous applause. The
remainder of the day was occupied in
the consideration of the old claim of
John Roach, the shipbuilder, for $751;
900. No action was taken upon the
claim.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-03-25

Chicago, March 23.-William Pink
erton, of Pinkerton's detective agency,
denounced today as "grossly malicious
and tending to create an unjustifiable
prejudice" statements that employees
of that agency were ferreting out the
secret defenses of our government and
furnishing information to Spain. With
regard to filibustering expeditions the
employment of the agency was for the
sole purpose of gathering information
for the United States government
which would enable it to prevent the
breaking of neutrality laws for which
our government might be liable.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-03-25
The senate. after passing some minor
bills, to which there was no objection,
adjourned at 1:55 O'Clock until tomor-
Relief for Stricken Cuba.

Concord, N. H., March Ex-senator
Chandler, in an editorial in the Con-
cord Monitor today says President Nc
Kinley is about to take action in the
name of the United States to relieve
famine and sickness in Cuba.
Food and medicine and clothing"
he says, "given by the generous people
of the United States, will be sent with
the app oval of Spain, if she consents,
or will be carried by American sailors
and soldiers without her approval, if
she does not consent. The end of
starvation and torture is near at hand
Every humane person in this whole
land should sustain and bless the presi-
dent in his coming proclamation, which
is to cause the name of William Nc
Kinley to be held in sacred reverence
by Cuban generations as long as will
be the revered name of Abraham Lin
coin by the colored race in America. :"
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-03-25
Railroad to the Yukon.

San Francisco, March 23.-At a
meeting of capitalists interested in the
construction of railroad to the Yukon
country, W. G. Alders presented re-
port based upon recent explorations and
from observations made during an ex-
haustive surveying trip to Alaska, and
showing that a route up Copper. river
was not only feasible, but practicable.
1t was decided to organize party of
surveyors who are to start as soon as
the weather conditions will permit,
probably by May 15. The programme
is to start for Orea and proceed up Cop
per river to it's head. and thence across
to the Yukon to its junction with
American boundary line.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-03-25
A SERIOUS BLAZE.
A Jersey City Railroad Depot Damaged
to the Extent of 100000.

A jersey City Railroad Depot Damaged
to the Extent of 100000.
New York, March 23.--The Penn
sylvania railroad depot in New Jersey
City was damaged by fire early today to
the extent of $100,O00. The mammoth
train shed and large office building es-
capped. Much mail matter was de-
stoyed.
Train and ferry traffic is seriously
crippled. All of the frame portions of
the depot, with the shed covering the
approach to the several ferry slips and
the waiting-room and restaurant, were
destroyed. The rolling stock was
promptly run out of the shed when the
fire was discovered, and the ferry boats
were simultaneously hurried out into
the stream and over to this city.
There were several acres of glass on
the roof of the big train shed, and, be-
ing melted and cracked by the intense
heat, it fell upon the firemen and made
their: work more perilous. The Key
stone restaurant, where the greatest
damage was done, was one of the most
spacious and handsomely fitted up
restaurants in the country.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-03-25
Down From Copper River,

Seattle, March 21.-The steam
schooner Rival arrived today from
Copper river. The Rival encountered
terrible storm on the way down and
was forced to put into Yakutat bay for
three days. OF the 1000 prospectors
that have landed at Valdes, 900 have
started into the interior. The remain
der are camped on the ice at Valdes.
The Rival reports having spoken the
schooner Moonlight, northbound, with
all we'll on board. The schooner Gen
eral Siglin arrived out safely, dis
charged and is now returning. Moth
ing was seen of the brigantine Blakely
or her consort, which left here some
weeks ago for Copper river ports.
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From Copper River.

Seattle, March S3.-The schooner
General Siglin arrived tonight from
Copper river. = Captain Johnson states
that 800 people have crossed the Val
des glacier and are now making their
way into the interior. The day the
Siglin left Copper City, which is now
of 600 inhabitants, the theft of a guam
tity of bacon had been discovered. No.
tices were being posted that the thief
if caught would be hanged.
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The coinage of sovereign (about $5)
costs the English mint I'D (about 1a
cental. -
Ordered to Halifax.

Halifax, March 22.-The swift tor
pedo-boat destroyer Rocket has just
been ordered to this section from Eng
land. The announcement of her COM
ing caused much comment in naval
circles. The cruiser Indefatigable is
also expected to arrive here soon after
coming from the West Indies, at least
two months ahead of the date at which
the British North American squadron
returns from its winter cruise. The
naval authorities in Halifax seem to
expect unusual activity on this station
very soon.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-03-25

London, March 23. - St. James's
Gazette, commenting on the mobiliza-
tion of the French fleet, suggests that
it may be connected with the Spanish
question, and says:
eff trouble between Spain and the
United States should become acute, it
would precipitate issues of great mo-
ment for France