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Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-23
Bacon's Resolution.

Washington, Feb. 17.-Considera-
tion of the financial matter having
been concluded, discussion of the Phil
ippine question was resumed in the
senate today. McEenry, (Rep. Lao.
strongly opposed the permanent acquis-
tion of the islands, and believed the
United States ought to relinquish them
as soon as the authority of this country
had been asserted. Stewart, (Silver
Nevada), took pronounced position
in favor of the admission of the products
of any of the island possessions of the
United States free of duty. The bill
providing form of government for the
territory of Hawaii was read, but be-
yond that formality nothing was done
with it.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-23
Injured at Fires,

Chicago, Feb. 19..-Eight persons
were injured, one fatally, in four fires
that occurred late last night and early
this morning in the residence portion
of the city. In all about 35 lives were
imperiled by the fires, and there were
heroic deeds of rescue by the firemen.
M. w. Littlefield, Mrs. NJ. w. Little
field, Curtis Jameson and Frank
Hampden were overcome by smoke and
rescued by fremen. The two small
children of Mrs. III. E. Bump, sleeping
on the first floor, were also overcome
by smoke and rescued by their mother
at the peril of her life.
The total loss will not amount to
$50, 900. Most of the fires were caused
by overheated furnaces.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-23
Marching ON Guaxmas.

Austin, Tex, Feb. 21.-Information
reaching here today from Ortiz, Mex.
is to the effect that courier has been
dispatched after Generl Torres and the
Mexican forces. The cause of this
special messenger is that information
has been received that the main body
of 1000 Yaquis are marching on Quay
mas, with view of capturing the
town, with all it's supplies, stores and
Inhabitants. There are only 800 sold
iers there in garrison.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-23
Calaveras Big Tree Grove Sold.

San Francisco, Feb. 17.-Robert
Whiteside, of Duluth, Mimi, has prac-
tically purchased the Calaveras Big
Tree grove, having paid the company
owning it 81, 1000 for an option of 80
days. The price for the grove is $780,
600. and it consists of $500 acres.
He has already purchased 5000 acres
OF timber land west of the Calaveras
grove and has bonded two other large
tracts east and south of the big tree
park. A joint resolution is pending in
congress authorizing the secretary OF
the interior to open negotiations for
bonding of the Calaveras county groves
OF sequoia gigantea for a government
park.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-23
Edwin Mayo Dead.

Quebec, Feb. 21.-Edwin Mayo, OF
the "Pudd 'nhead Wilson" company,
dropped dead in the Chateau Frontenac
today. Mr.. Mayo and his wife were
staying at the Frontenac. He was
chatting with Edwin Varney, manager
of the Academy, until about O'Clock.
When Mr.. Varney started to take his
leave, Mr.. Mayo arose to see him out,
and suddenly fell back in his chair.
He bled profusely from the mouth, and
was dead before a doctor, who was
called, could get to the hotel.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-23
Floods in England,

London, Feb. 19.-Rains and rapid
thaw have caused many rivers to over
flow and there are unprecedented floods
IN various parts of the United King
dom. Several provincial towns are in
undated, great damage having been done
to farms. Hundreds of sheep and other
livestock have been drowned, and much
of the railroad traffic is suspended.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-23
Elephants Ran Amuck.

London, Feb. 20.-An exciting scene
took place at the Crystal Palace, Syden-
ham, this afternoon. Two large ele.
plants belonging to the circus ran
amuck, killed their keepers and gored
another man. There was a terrible
panic in the audience attending the
concert in the place. One animal was
captured after great damage to prop
erty. The other escaped through the
grounds, but was captured late this
evening in the suburbs of Breckenham.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-23
Large Shipment of Opium.

San Francisco, Feb. 19.-One of the
largest shipments of opium received at
this port for some time was brought
from tn Orient by the steamer Coptic.
1t consists of 28,821 pounds, and its
value, with duty paid, is about $780,
900. The duty on the opium will
amount to $142,926.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-23
Broom-Corn Trust.

Chicago, Feb. 19.-There was q
meeting of the members of the Union
Broom Company, known as the broom
corn trust, in this city, and it is said
an effort was made to advance the price
of brush from 5000 to 1920 ton, bus
the wiser heads thought it best not to
do it. The dealers outside claim this
will be done at the next meeting. From
all sections come reports of increased
acreages this year.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-23

Seven Stores Worth $50, 900, Burned.
Clarksdale, Miss, Feb. 2O.-Fire
which started in the rear of Bacol &
Capps' general store destroyed seven
brick stores in the business portion of
the city today; loss, 500,
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-23
Hospita1-ship Missouri.

San Francisco, Feb. 21.-A board
of survey has inspected the United
States hospital-ship Missouri and found
that many repairs are needed. It will
probably be nearly two months before
the vessel is ready for sea,
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-23
samoan treaty Proclamation.

Washington, Feb. 21.-The president
today signed the proclamation making
public the Samoan treaty. The procla-
nation is in the usual form, save for
the section relative to the exchange of
notifications. and recites the treaty in
ovfoncn
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-23
cn,ne.e Pa..inr through Canada.

Ottawa, Ont, Feb. 21.-In the
house today, Sir Richard Cartwright
said that 4, ,366 Chinese came into Can
ada at Vancouver and Victoria last
year. A good many of these went
into the United States.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-23
bonded Warehouses.

City of Mexico, Feb. 20.-The presi-
dent has issued decree for the estab-
houses at ports of entry. Managers of
warehouses may lend money on the
goods deposited, as well as enjoy the
usual privileges pertaining to this busi-
ness in foreign countries, collect stor-
age charges, etc. Exemptions of GUS
toms duties on the materials for the
construction of the warehouses is grant
ed for five years. Several banks here
are interested in this business, and
New York parties are expected to take
portion of the capital required. The
business was projected some years ago,
but was defeated in congress, but it is
now certain to pass.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-23
GENERAL CRONJE ESCAPED
An Attack Upon the British
Supply Wagons.
HOW ROBERTS PLANS WORKED
Beers From Natal Are Reported to Be
Moving to the Assistance of the
Free State Forces.

Londol, Feb. 20.-It is now amply
confirmed that General Cronje escaped.
Every detail received, however, proves
how admirable Lord Roberts plans
were conceived and were succeeding.
But for the unexpected delay at Dekiel
drift, which was almost inmpassable
for wagons, the whole Boer force would
have been surrounded. The delay of
one day there gave them their chance
for a hasty retreat. ALI the other
movements of Lord Roberts were exc
cuted on time. Apparently General
Cronje is retreating with the main
army, and even if he shall escape alto
gether, he will probably lose all his
baggage.
There is still something doubtful of
about the capture of the British convoy.
According to Daily Mail correspond
ent with the convoy, which consisted
of 200 wagons, each loaded with 5000
pounds of ration and forage, and each
drawn by 16 oxen, it was quite unex-
pectedly attacked by commando
supposed to come from Colesburg. The
escort, consisting of 80 of the Gordon
Highlanders, 40 men of the army serv
ice corps, and a few of Kitchener's
horse, maintained defense until the
arrival of reinforcements, sustaining
insignificant casualties.
The Standards correspondent at
Jacobsdal, telegraphing February II,
says:
San attack was made yesterday
upon the rear guard of our main body
by force of 1,40O Beers, who were
hurried up from Colesburg. They
succeeded in capturing some of our
wagons, but Lord Roberts did not de-
lay his march to retake these. There
were few casualties on our side."
The last OF our supply columns ar
rived from Honey Nest kloof today,
having met with no opposition on the
way.
Specials from Ladysmith report an
apparent movement on the Beers to-
ward the Free State, presumably with
the object of assisting General Cronje.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-23
: THE Ell PASO RIOT.
Captain Loughborough's Report Of the
Affair.

Ana1r.
Washington, Feb. 2I.-General Nc
Ribbon, commanding the department
of Texas, has forwarded to the adju-
tant-general copy of the following
telegram from Captain Loughborough,
commanding the troops at Fort Bliss,
Texas, in regard to the trouble with
the local authorities at Ell Paso, Texas,
ON the 18th.
Through negligence or connivance
of noncommissioned officers in charge
of the barracks, arm racks were opened
last night and a mum ber of rifles taken
out. One soldier was killed, and !
learn one guard at the city Jail, where
two soldiers were held for drukenness
and disorderly conduct. Arm racks
are now locked and the keys are in my
possession. All ammunition has been
placed under lock and key. have not
permitted any one to leave. the garri
son. am cooperating with the civil
authorities and will do everything in
my power to bring the guilty parties
to Justice"
General McKibbon adds that he has
ordered an additional officer to Fort
Bliss, and that he will make a thorough
investigation. He says further trouble
is apprehended.
Drove Rebels From Rich Country.
Oaxaca, Mexico, Feb. 21.-General
Bravo's force of government troops has
driven back the Maya Indians and
taken possession of several important
towns that were occupied by the re-
bells during the week. The country
occupied by the Mayas is little known
to the outside world. It's natural riches
are great. An army officer with Cen
eral Bravo's troops writes as follows
of the country:
"All this vast territory which is
now being reconquered contains fabu-
lous wealth and an exuberant fertility
of soil, which can raise everything in
the way of agriculture. Its forests are
extensive and have all the precious
woods. The whole country is we'll
watered. There is an abundance of
game, the singing birds, many with
splendid plumage, are everywhere.
Deer and mountain turkey are here by
the thousands.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-23

Fort De France, Island of Martinique.
Feb. 30, via Haytien cable.-Last
night three plantations, the Bellevue,
the Rossurio and the Bagatelle, were
the scenes of incendiary fires. Armed
from st. Pierre to Trinite, in conse-
quence of threats made against the resi-
dence of M. Perrinel. Considerab BILE
damage has been done by rioters in
that locality.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-23

If cakes and cookies stick to the
pans in which they are baked, rub the
pans with salt before using them again.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-23

Boston, Feb. ia dispatch to the
Globe from Ilo Ilo, says: Three Mas
sachusetts soldiers of the Twenty sixth
regiment, U. s. ", have been tortured
to death by insurgents.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-23
More Plague in Honolulu,

Honlulu, Feb. 10.-Five cases Of
plague have developed since the Ala.
media sailed, February 2. Among the
stricken ones were two white men-J.
W. Robertson, clerk in a large hard.
ware store, and J. HI. Hartman, q
stable man who recently came from
San Francisco. Robertson fingered "a
hours and then succumbed. Hartman
is said to be improving, under the
Pasteur treatment. No new cases have
developed during the past four days.
The house-to-house inspection is being
kept up.
The schooner Golden Shore had q
narrow escape from destructionn from
fire on the 7th. The vessel was fumi.
gated, and 48 hours later flames were
discovered in the hold. The vessel was
damaged to the extent of 500. The
schooner will leave for Puget sound
in ballast.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-23

Fire in Denver, Colo., destroyed a
tour-story building. Loss is estimated
at $3.50, 600.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-23

The goodness of our intentions never
excuses the badness of our actions
Chicago Daily News.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-23
win of the Duke of westminster

VIII OF the Duke of Westminster
London, Feb. 19.-The last will and
testament of the late Duke of West
minister was filed today. It shows a
gross estate valued at 1854. 220,
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-23

Fort De France, Martinique, Feb. 10.
"A mob of rioters yesterday at Rivierre
Sallee refused to hear Senator Knight,
who is favorably disposed towards
their cause. At midnight the planta-
tions of La Cocollee and Champigny
were set fire to. News has been re-
ceived from Paris announcing that the
garrison is to be reinforced and the
French cruiser Sachet is ON her way
here.
The situation grows worse rather
than better, in spite of the concessions
by the employers. Work is stopped,
and the strikers, urged on by their
ringleaders, are becoming more men,
acing and exacting. M. Hayott,
prominent planter at Petitborug, with
his family, has arrived here, abandon
ing his effects and plantation. There
are more than 2.O00 rioters in the Petit
borug district, and as there is consid-
erable supply of liquor accessible, it Is
feared that the night will witness
scenes of violence. The governor hav-
ing declared himself unable to afford
the desired protection, the command
ant made an urgent appeal, and at 6
O'Clock this evening the entire local
brigade of gendarmerie was called into
requisition.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-23

New Orleans. Feb 2O.-The st,
Charles college, at Grand Coteau, to-
gether with large and valuable libra
ry, was destroyed by fire today; loss,
$4,000.
Crime to Send Liquor to Our Islands,
Pittsburg, Feb. 2O.-At a meeting
tonight of the East End Civic League,
under the auspices of the National Re-
form Bureau, of Washington, D. c.,
resolutions were adopted condemning
as crime against civilization the ex-
portation of American whisky and
beer to our newly acquired territories,
and it was decided to petition congress
to re-enact the anti canteen law.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-23
MAKING FOR BLOEMFONTE|N1 |
General Cronje Retreating
With All Speed.
FRENCH'S STAY AT KIMBERLEY
Boer Wagon-Train Being Pursued To-
ward the CapitaI-Kelly-Kenny Har-
assing the Rear Guard.

London. Feb. 19.-General Cronje,
with start of day or two, is SEEM
ingly in full retreat from Lord Roberts,
moving northward. General French,
with the cavalry, simply stayed over
night in Kimberley, and then pushed
on to get in touch with the retreating
enemy. A long Boer wagon train NOV
ing toward Bloemfonteln, followed pre-
sumably by large force of British in
fantry. In their hasty departure the
Beers lost quantities of supplies and
ammunition.
Military opinion here is that Lord
Roberts will not push. far after the
Beers Immediately, because of trans
port problems and the need of rest for
the troops. He has to feed 0,000 per-
sons in his army and the whole Kim
berley population. He must rebuild
the railway from Modder River town
to Kimberley, and revictual the latter.
General French lost few men only in
action, but the forced marches and the
heat have probably made many ill.
Numbers of 1emounts must be provided.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-02-23
Retreating to Bloemfontein.

Jacobsdal, Feb. 19-via Modder
River.-General Cronje, with 10000
men, is in full retreat towards Bloem-
fontein. General Kelly-Kenny is fight
ing rear guard and harassing the re-
treat. The Beers are reported to be
leaving Spyfontein, going in north
westerly direction.
The Beers captured large convoy
as result of Thursdays fighting at
Rlet river. The British casualties
we're comparatively light in view OF
the tremendous bombardment. Less
than 80 men were wounded and but
one killed.
General French g division was en-
Enthusiastically welcomed at Kimberley.
The officers dined at the club last even
ing. The news of the entry into Kim
berley has greatly cheered the troops,
who are working splendidly.
Evening journal., 1900-09-27
THE LITERARY WORLD

"Kelea. The Surf Rider" romance OF
pagan Hawaii BY Alexander Steven
son Trumbly, has aroused much inter-
est in the book world.
One OF the Hawaiian sights which
has always aroused the wonder Of
travellers has besn the exhibitions Of
skill and power IN the water-sports OF
the natives, their fearless feats OF
swimming and riding the great ocean
waves that roll in upon their shores,
The author has made his heroine q
descendant OF one OF their legendary
characters known as "kelea, the Surf
Rider" She Is a physically powerful
savagsly passionate but noble-minded
young woman, inheriting the skill and
tho name OF her ancestress. The con-
traa between this typical young bar
barian and a tender, sweet-spiritet
maiden called l-u' Aloha (Flower ol
/ Lova). as rivals for the affection oi
Hcokama, adopted sen Of another
chief. ferns the theme Of the story
The adventures Of Hookama, as he /!
sent on q dangerous mission to zone o.
the ether islands by his jealous foster
father-adventures of wild bird-catch
ling, shark-hghting, vOlcano-eXploring
personal conflict, war, Imprisonment
ocean perils, and much else-keep tn
reader on the alert.
In outward appearance the book j
very attractive, with dashing surf AM
flying sea-brds. while the illustra
items are from picturesque photo
graphs Of localities mentioned in tn
l.tor- II ia a vpritable romancp ricl
in color, stirring with the passion o
life and gallant deeds. admirable i
charactsr-painting, tender In senti
ment. interesting with a wealth O
} curious and unfamiliar ,Crs.
Evening journal., 1900-09-27
+. CORNWELL JENNINGS
PASTOR or WAKEFIELD

Among the many friends Of the Rev.
h. COrnweu jennings who attended his
installation as pastor OF Wakefield
Presbyterian Church, Germantown,
last evening. were John r. Hartmann.
II. p. Rumford and Thomas McComb,
three trustees OF Hanover Prosby .erlan
Church, OF which Mr.. jennings was
formerly pastor.
The installation sermon was preach
ed by the Rev. Charles j. Young. ID. ID .
OF the Church of the Purians. New
York city. The Rev William K. Pres
ton, moderator Of the Presbytory of
philadelphia North, conducted the In
stallaticn. The charge to the pastor
was delivered by the Rev John B.
Kendall. Of Lincoln University, and the
charge to the people by the Rev. j.
Frederick Dripps. OF Germantown. Tho
service was concluded by the new pas
tor prOn0unc.ng the benediction.
Mr.. Jennings assumed charge OF
Wakefield Church. September /. He
physician OF that state. He
WAS born In South Carolina.
and is son OF prominent
was graduated from the Presbytsri
College In his native state In 1898 and
from Princeton Theological Seminary
in 1885. He was licensed to preach in
1895 and ordained pastor Of Norris
Vile Church the same year Since Oc-
tSber, 1898, he had been pastor OF
Hanover Church, this city.
Evening journal., 1900-09-27
ENGLAND FAILS TO ANSWER
THU PROPOSAL Or GERMANY
German Newspapers COndeTa The Policy Of the United
States Saying They Cannot Be Serious
Factor in International Affairs
INSTRUCTIONS TO CONGER
HAVE BEEN HELD UP

washington. SPIT. 27-One belated
dispatch from Gen. Chaffee. relative
to conditions in Pel1in on the Dist
hst. was made public yesterday. It
is apparent that our government Is
again in a waiting attitude. after hay-
ing made the important move toward
a reduction Of the American troops in
China. Gen. Chaffee had not received
the department. instructions when he
sont his message made public yester-
day. but without doubt now has It IN
hand. His offer to escort Ii Hung
ohaHg was in conformity with the ex-
pressed purpose of the state depart
Hent to facilitate In every proper man
nef the journey Of the Chinese vice.
reg to Pekin. SAll. it is now regarded
as just as we'll that the offer was de-
Slined and the responsibility for LIS
sefety left with the Russians.
The instruction to Minister Conger
u establish relations with Ii aud
Prince Ching Is still held UP hero. II
Is beginning tO appear that the purpose
Of the delay Is to ascertain more clear
" the plans Of the powers IN whose
interest, as we'll as In our own. Mr..
Conger was to endeavor to bring about
aceotiations for a settlement.
Evening journal., 1900-09-27
A Gorgeonsly Bound

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publishers desire a manager in this
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to the right party Nearly 100 full-page
engravings. sumptuous paper. illumi-
mated covers and bindings; over 200
golden lilies in the Morocco bindings;
nearly so golden roses IN the cloth
bindings. Sells at sight; presses run
ning day and night so great Is the
sale. Christian men and women max
ing fortunes taking orders Rapid pro
motions. One Christian woman made
clear $500 in four weeks taking orders
among her church acquaintances anC
l friends. Write us. Il may lead to 4
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