davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-04-12

The crisis came shortly after IL
O'Clock, when suddenly. with report
like the roar of the ocean, a great
wedge. 20 feet high, 800 feet wide, and
about feet thick. rolled out OF the
center section of the dam, down the
face of the 60-foot fall. deep into the
river below. This left q hanging gap
in the very middle OF the dam, through
which the debris and water fiercely
poured, while the food, already raging,
was threatening everything in its path.
The released water poured into the
power house, catching eight employees
at work there, drowning all OF them.
Within a short time all the valleys
20 the south and west of Austin were
filed to overhowing with water, and
the southern portion of the city, tribu-
tary to the river, was inundated.
Large crowds collected on the river
banks, and several persons were swept
into the river when the dam broke, but
ell were saved by boatmen.
A crowd of white people, numbering
about 80, living just below the dam in
tents, We're seen at their habitations
just before the dam broke and have
not been accounted for since. 1t is
generally believed that al. of them
we're swept away.
A family of six negroes living in the
valley south OF the city are known to
have been drowned.
1t is estimated that more than 100
houses have been destroyed, and the
loss to property will be great. The
breaking of the dam engulfed the old
water company's plant below the city.
and it is tonight lying l5 feet under
water. while the city is in darkness and
without water.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-04-12
NEWS FROM HAWAII.
Two Fresh Plague Cases Reported
March 25.

Two Fresh Plague Cases Reported
March 25.
Honolulu, March 80. via San Fran
cisco, April 1.-Two cases Of plague
were reported March 25. One was q
japanese fisherman, the other white
man named John Hurley. Since that
date no cases have appeared.
Word has reached here that the dis
abled steamer Cleveland reached Hilo
safely March 28. The distance of 400
miles was made under sail in 10 days.
Three hundred or more steerage pas
sengers will probably sail from here ON
the next steamer for San Francisco.
DR.. Carmichael has decided that, in
view OF the recognition now given the
prophylactic as preventative remedy,
effective for from 80 to 40 DAYS, he will
give permits for steerage passage to
persons who take the prophylactic and
are in good health, have their baggage
disinfected and are otherwise under
sanitary conditions.
A riot occurred at Pauhaua planta.
tion March IL. A captain of police
and four officers arrested eight japanese
for gambling. About 200 Japanese,
armd with cane knives and clubs. sur.
rounded the officers and forced them to
release their prisoners.
A disastrous cane fire swept over 530
arces on the Hawaiian Commercial 8
Sugar Conpany's plantation March 20.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-04-12
Disturbances in Panama.

New York, April IA special TO
the Herald from Washington says:
at is now admitted that the diturb-
ances in Panama, Colombia. are seri-
Gus. and the authorities are beginning
to pay attention TO them. Mail serv-
ice has been interrupted in consequence
of the operations of the troops, and it
was reported today that there had been
fighting in the streets of Panama. In
quiry at the department Of state, how
ever, failed to elicit any information
on this point.
"A revolution in Colombia is of
especial Importance to the United
States, because of the guranteee made
by this government to preserve free
transit between Colon and Panama"
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-04-12
sANNAs POST AMsusoAoE.
Beers Captured Valuable Papers and
Plans Prom the BritIsh.

Beers Captured Valuable Papers and
Plans From the British.
Brandford, Orange Free State, April
p.-Burghers who are returning from
the scene Of the Sannas Post Rmbuscade
(also referred to as Karre and Korn
Spruit) furnish interesting details Of
the occurrence. 1t appears that when
the first retreating British wagon en-
tered the drift the ambassadors shouted
Hands up" removed the officers and
let the cart through. The process was
repeated several times, until the wag-
ons arrived in q bunch, when the ruse
was discovered and disorderly fight
followed. In one cart were two Off
GERS. TO whom Commandant Dewet
shouted Hands up" One OF them
obeyed, whereupon the ohter shot his
comrade dead, refused to surrender.
and was Immediately shot. The
burghers lost three men killed and 10
wounded, including field cornet.
Among the wounded was Dutch Milli-
tary Attache Nix, who received bull
let in the chest. Altogether the Beers
captured $50 prisoners throughout the
day.
The significance Of the battle must
not be underrated. 1t was fought by a
force OF Free Staters, on fiat plain,
and without shelter. The Free Staters
are now desIrous Of marching ON BIoem-
fonten, and the Transyaal officers are
ANXIOUS to emulate the successes of
their late allies. All the Southern Boer
forces have now formed functions with
the main Boer army, and form large
force Of veterans. The burghers, who
were previously short OF food, now have
plenty. Commandant Dewet sent the
British guns, wagons and prisoners to
Winburg.
Perhaps of greater importance than
the victory is the capture of British
secret papers, including maps and
plans OF 1897, 1898 and 1899, outlining
elaborate schemes for the invasion Of
the Orange Free State and the Trans
vaal. and giving plan for reaching
Johannesburg from Mafeking along DIR.
Jamieson's route, amended so as to
avoid mistakes. Another gives the
plan for a march from Bloemfontein to
Kroonstad. Adyices from yienters-
berg, Prieska and Kenhardt show the
colony is full of rebels. The Kenhardt
rebels are marching on Calyinia. and
others are on their way to Fourteen
Streams.
A dispatch box was found at Sannas
Post containing oaths signed by Free
Staters. The signers have been sent
for in order that the gel al may ex-
plain the invalidity OF oaths under
compulsion.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-04-12
FLOOD At AUSTIN
Swollen Colorado River Car.
ried Away the Great Dam.
THIRTY OR FORTY LIVES LOST
Similar TO the JOhnstown Disaster
Great Loss to Property Of
the City Inundated.

Austin, April l0.---This city is to-
night In pitch darkness, with raging
river. one mile wide. swollen far be-
yond its natural banks, roaring and
surging through all the lower portion
Of the town, having spread death and
destruction in its wake. In addition
to the vast loss to property interests, it
IL calculated that between 80 and 40
lives have been sacrificed, and the re-
ports coming in from the tributary
country tonight do not tend to improve
matters. The food is not unlike the
disastrous Johnstown flood OF some
years ago, in that a raging river,
already swollen far beyond its capaci-
ty, bore to heavily upon an immense
dam spanning river, breaking it and
letting loose a reservoir of water 80
miles long. half mile wide and so feet
deep, to aid in carrying destruction
down the valleys OF the Colorado river.
The great dam in the Colorado gave
way at noon from the enormous pres
sure of water and debris, and with a
roar and crash swept the valley below
the city, wrecking the immense light
and power plant and drowning eight
workrhen.
Last Wednesday night it began to
rain very hard at this place, the storm
extending north Of here along the
watersheds OF the Colorado river. The
precipitation continued until this morn
ing, the downfall averaging six inches
within an hour. All this vast quantity
of water all along the watersheds Of
the Colorado river rapidly swelled the
current until at o'clock this morning
the river, which had been rising steadi-
~ since last evening, was raging tor
rent. having risen 40 feet within 10
hours.
After daylight this morning it be-
came evident that the situation was
serious. The river began TO rise so
rapidly that it became evident that
the dam, power house and contents.
costing $500, 900, were in imminent
danger. To add to the danger OF the
situation, small frame houses, trees and
debris of every description commenced
descending the river, and piled up
against the upper face OF the dam.
This weight was augmented every
moment until by 10 O'Clock there was
mass of debris lodged against the
dam which threatened the safety of the
structure. In addition, millions OF
gallons Of water, muddy from its long
journey, was whirling and plunging to
the 60-foot fall, and it was evident that
no wall could withstand the immense
pressure.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-04-12
CAPTURED BY BOERS
Roberts Loses Five Compan.
les of Infantry.
SURROUNDED BY A LARGE FORCE
General viiIebois MareuII, Frencbman
In the Dutch Army. Killed In
Fight with Mctbuen's Forces.

London, April g.--Lord Roberts re-
ports that five companies Of British
troops have been captured by Beers
near Bethanie. The following his the
text OF his dispatch to the war office,
announcing the capture:
"Bloemfontein, April 9.---Another
unfortunate occurrence has occurred.
resulting, fear. in the capture OF a
party OF infantry, consisting OF three
companies OF the Royal Irish Fusiliers
and two companies OF the Ninth regi-
ment Of mounted infantry, near Red
dersburp, little eastward Of the Beth
anie railway station, within few
miles Of this place. They were sur
rounded by strong force Of the enc
my. with four or FIVE guns.
1.-THE detachment held out from noon
Of April 8 until April 4, at Q NJ, and
then apparently surrendered, for 1t is
reported that the firing ceased at that
time. Immediately after heard the
news. during the afternoon Of April 8,
1 ordered Gatacre to proceed from
6pringfontein. his present headquarters,
TO Reddersburg with all possible speed,
] dispatched the Cameron Highlanders
hence to Bethanie. He arrived at Red
dersburg at l0:80 A. NJ, without oppo-
sition, but could get no news OF the
missing detachment. There can be no
doubt that the whole party has been
made prisoners.
The lost companies are probably q
part Of the force guarding the railroad
at Bethanie, 80 miles south of Bloem-
fontein. The Beers are evidently oper-
ating In force near the railroad, and
there is possibility of the lines being
interrupted for brief period at any
time. As the captured British soldiers
were in a position to defend them
selves for nearly "a hours and were
then forced TO surrender. the fighting
must have been severe.
The Beers were in force yesterday
five miles from Jsgersiontein, situated
90 miles up from Bloemfontein. They
had brush with British patrols.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-04-12
Comblnation ~ Johber..

San Francisco. April THE case Of
the st. Louis petitioners was taken up
today before the interstate commerce
commission. and considerable evidence
was introduced in support of their ap-
plication for q smaller differential in
freight rates between the Middle West
and the Pacific coast. Hardware
merchants from Petaluma, San joe
and Oakland were before the commits
sion today, and their testimony was
directed to the allegation that Pacific
coast jobbers have united in combin-
alton to restain trade by shutting out
Eastern and Middle West competition,
thereby forcing up prices. Several
witnesses testified to their belief that
such combination existed.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-04-12
APPEAL TO THE POWERS.
President steyn's speech to the Free
State Raad.

President steyn's Speech to the Free
State Raad.
Pretoria, April, 9.--In his speech at
the opening OF the Free State Raad.
President Steyn declared that. in spite
of the surrender of Bloemfontein, he
had not lost the hope Of the triumph of
the republican cause. The war. he
said, was forced upon the Transvaal,
and nothing remained for the Orange
Free State but TO threw in its lot with
its sitser republic, in accordance with
the terms of the treaty. The war, he
continued. was begun with the object OF
maintaining the independence secured
with the blood of the forefathers Of
the nation, and had been SO successful
that it had caused the greatest wonder
throughout the world, and even to the
Beers themselves.
After paying tribute to the memory
of General Joubert. Steyn said the Brit
ish, Notwithstanding their oyerwhelm-
ing Numbers, were violating the flag OF
truce and the Red Cross, and he was
compelled to report the matter to the
neutral powers. The president further
remarked that the attempt to create
dissension among the burghers by issu-
ing proclamations had failed. Refer
ring to the correspondence between the
South African presidents and Lord
Salisbury. Steyn proceeded:
"Not only were those efforts made,
but the republics dispatched deputa-
tions to Europe and America to bring
the influence OF the neutral powers in
order to secure cessation Of bloodshed,
and greatly desire that these efforts
be crowned with success"
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-04-12
BURMAH FRONTIER FIGHT.
Battle Between Chinese Raiders and
the British Police.

Battle Between chinese khiuers ana
the British Police.
Vancouver, b, c., April 9.-Oiiental
papers state that Chinese official enmity
towards foreigners is being specially
directed against British citizens in
China. Instigated, it is said, by Rus
sian suggestions, the Chinese have
lately been especially troublesome on
the Burmah-C Chinese frontier, where q
medical officer and an assistant COM
missioner were murdered.
A story was brought by the Empress
OF Japan from Yokohama today OF q
series of additional Chinese raids on
the Burman boundary, eliminating in
battle between 500 Chinese and 75
military police under District Super
intendent Hertz, of Rangoon. The
Indian military police, with 80 Gurk-
has. attacked the main body OF Chinese,
killing 81 and capturing their guns,
jingals and banners. The Chinese
leader was among the killed Six OF
the British forces, including two Off,
cers. were wounded. only one seriously.
The scene OF the battle was eight miles
on the Burmah side OF the frontier.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-04-12

New York, April IA strong syndi-
cate has been formed for the purpose of
constructing railroad extending the
length of Cuba, distance OF about 500
miles, as soon as the necessary authori-
ty can be obtained. The full amount
of capital required for this undertake
ing, it is understood, has already been
subscribed by the syndicate, which is
headed by Sir William @. Van Horne,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-04-12
AMBusHED BY OUTLAWS.
Thrilling Experience Of Two New Mex.
leo Onicers.

Phoenix. Ariz., April 1.-THE fol-
lowing details Of the ambushing Of
Officers Scarborough, OF Deming, N.
NJ, and Birchfield, by outlwas in the
Chirucusa mountains, have been re-
ceiyed here.
The outlaws discovered that they
were being followed and laid a trap for
the officers, who walked into it. As
soon as they came within rifle range,
the party Of three bandits opened fire.
The first yolley wounded Scarborough
and Birchfeld, one shot striking Scar
borough in the leg badly shattering the
bone; another struck Birchfeld in the
Left arm. Both men were disabled.
The wounded officers held the outlaws
at bay. although hard pressed. several
times. A continuous firing was kept up
until dark.
In the meantime, Birchfeld managed
to build a rude rock fort In which he
placed Scarborough, and as soon as
darkness prevented his movements
from being observed by the bandits, he
slipped away, secured horse and went
for assistance. Returning at daybreak
ne found Scarborough still alive and
holding the fort, but suffering intense
pain from his wound and exposure. it
having rained and showed all through
the night. The party arrived at San
Simon at . O'Clock yesterday afternoon
with Scarborough, and he was sent to
his home in Deming. His wound will
probably prove fatal.
A large posse has started in pursuit
Of the outlaws, who have evidently
gone further back in the mountains,
whore it will be almost impossible TO
dislodQe them.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-04-12
Caused a serIous Traln wreek.

Laredo. Tex, April l0.-The north
bound passenger train which left here
over the international & Great North
ern railway this morning, was wrecked
by the spreading of the rails near Two
hig, about noon. The entire train, ex-
cept the engine, went into the ditch.
Mail Agent Sobright was seriously in
jured, and several others seriously hurt.
Further details have not been received
here.
The Rio Grande has come to stand
at 26 feet, without damage to the
bridges here, but the waterworks ma
chinery is submerged, and the crops
along the river have been destroyed.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-04-12
WORK or RevoLuTloNIsTs,
American Consul Strung Up by the
Thumbs In Peru.

American Consul Strung Up by the
Thumbs In Peru.
Chicago, April "a special to the
Record from Washington says; Edward
Gottfried, Of Wilkesbarre, Pa. late
consular agent OF this government at
Truxillo, Peru, in sworn statement
which he has filed with the state de-
partment, asserts that in the summer
Of 1898 at Huamucho. so or go PEI
ruvian revolutionsists dragged him
half dressed TO the public square,
where they demanded that he produce
5000 soils (between So, 600 and 81, ,000)
and 25 rifles within I5 minutes or SUBJ
init TO chastisement in what is termed
IA Peru the "tying stocks"
Gottfried says he protested that he
was unable to comply with the demand
and was Immediately knocked down
with blow from gun and overpow-
cred. His thumbs were tied together
with thongs and his hands twisted hack
OF his head. Heavy rifles were inserted
between the inverted elbows and his
head and in that position he was strung
up. In short time the agonizing
pains rendered him insensibe. The
administration will demand restitution
and an apology.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-04-12

Deboe, OF Kentucky, today gave no.
tice that he would move to refer the
credentials of ex-senator j. G. S.
Blackburn, as senator from that state,
to committee ON privileges and elec-
tions. During the greater part Of the
session the senate had under considera-
tion the Indian appropriation bill.
Sullivan, of Mississippi. delivered .
speech in favor of seating Hon. NJ. s.
QUAY.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-04-12
Nsr psrcs.s smallpox situation.

Washington, April THE officers
Of the marine hospital service have
consented to handle the smallpox stu
alton ON the Nez Perce's settlement in
Idaho. They viii cooperate with the
agents and inspectors OF the Indian
bureau, and will establish detention
camps and do whatever else is necessary
to stamp out the disease and prevent
its spread.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-04-12

New York, April THE jury in the
case Of Olga Nethersole and others, ac-
cused OF maintaining nuisance In per-
forming the play "Sappho," has re-
turned Q verdict of not guilty.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-04-12

Menominee. Mich, April Fire
today destroyed the Spies building, the
largest business block in the city.
The loss ON the building is 500, 900; in
surance, $4,000. The total loss, in
cluding the losses OF fms occupying
the block, is estimated at 5000, 900.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-04-12
Gen. vllieboIs MareuII KlIled.

London, April 9.--The war Office re-
ceived the following dispatch from
Lord Roberts. dated Bloemfontein.
April o:
"Methuen telegraphs from Boshof,
In the Orange Free State, little north
east of Kimberley, as follows:
Surrounded General villebois
Mareull and a body OF Beers today, and
they could not escape. Villebois and
seven Beers we're killed, eight wounded
and 80 are prisoners.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-04-12

Bailey, Ga. April o. King and
Louis COSBY, colored, who killed DAN
iel Minis, farmer, and his young
child near here the night Of March o
last, were executed here today.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-04-12
GOES TO CONFERENCE.
Hawaiian Territorial Bill Passed by
the House.

Washington. April 9.--The house,
after four days of debate, today passed
the substitute for the senate bill pro-
viding for territorial form Of govern
ment for Hawaii. The bill now goes
to conference.
The most interesting feature OF the
days proceedings was the attempt Of
Hill. Of Connecticut, to secure the
adoption OF two amendments, one pro-
viding for resident commissioner in
stead Of delegate in congress, and the
other declaring that nothing in the act
should be interpreted as a pledge Of
statehood. Both were overwhelmingly
defeated.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-04-12

bethlehem, Pa, April 9.-The physi-
cal laboratory Of Lehigh University.
one OF the largest In the country, was
burned today, and all its scientific ap-
paratus was destroyed. The loss on
the building and contents is 5000, 600;
insurance, SOC, 1000.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-04-12
Plano and organ FACTORY turned.

Chicago. April 10.-Fire today partly
destroyed the piano and orgap factory
OF the NJ. S. Schurz Copmany, corner
Morgan and Superior streets, entailing
a loss OF $50, 1000, covered by insurance.
The cause is thought to have been spon-
tanaous combustion.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-04-12
Gold Mines Laid on.

Cripple Creek, Colo, April 9.--Two
hundred miners have been laid of at
the Portland mine on account OF the
high rates demanded by the smelters
for the treatment Of gold ores.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-04-12
sarntorn onera-Hou.e Rurned.

Saratoga, N ". April l0.--The Sans
Souci Opera House block and the
Schaffer building, at Ballston, were
burned today. Loss, $l5O,000.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-04-12
rrav.dy on n California Farm

st. Helena, Cal, April 0.-W. II.
Alexander, a farmer, shot and killed
his wife today and then took his own
life by cutting his throat with q razor.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-04-12

A national congress Of mothers is to
be held at Des Moines, Ia, May 2l.25.
The department Of agriculture will
plant 100000 rubber trees In the Ha-
waiian islands.
At Lady Lansdowne's concert in
London, Nine. Patti is said to have
worn diamonds worth over 1900, 900.
Gen. John j. Elwell, hero Of the
civil war. died at Cleveland, D. His
military service extended from 1891 to
1856.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-04-12

Gov. Smith, OF Vermont, owns pri.
yate locomotive. II Is fitted with lux
urious accommodations for eight pas.
sengers.
There is scheme TO construct di'
rect railroad from New York to Chi.
cago, saving 800 miles and making
the distance in 10 hours,
Az chairman Of the board OF direc.
tors Of the New York Central Railroad,
Chauncey Depew draws the snug salary
Of 5000 annually.