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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-10-05
GALVESTON RELIEF.
Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars Con
tributed Up to Date.

Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars Con
tributed Up to Date.
Galveston, Tex, Oct. 3.-John
Sealy, chairman of the finance COM
mittee, a sub committee of the Calves
ton central relief committee, and Gus.
todian of the Galveston relief fund. has
given out the following:
"All supplies that have been turned
over to me up to and including October
1, 1900, from all sources, amount to
$751; ,O43.63. This amount includes al
money received by me direct, all re-
ceived by Major Jones, and also S3O9,-
500 remitted to me by Governor Sayers
out of subscriptions made to him. The
governor has also ordered further re-
mittance to me of 100000, which
should reach me in the next few days,
and he will send me from time to time
such additional funds as he may re-
ceive. We are arranging i'll proper
shape full itemized statement OF all
receipts and amounts expended, which
will be duly published.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-10-05
Gas Tank ExnIodad.

New York, Oct. AT 1:45 this
morning a gas tank exploded in the
Central Gas Light Company's works
at the foot of East One Hundred and
Thirty eighth street. The explosion
was heard for miles around, and broke
all the W windows in the vicinity. The
burning naptha flowed down the street
and into the engine-room of the gas
company, setting it afire. Two alarms
were sent i'll and the fireboat was sum.
moned. The fames at this time shot
20 feet i'll the air. The fire is still
burning fercely and the f1emen are
lighting desperately to prevent the
flames from spreading to the gas hold
ers. which are near the scene of the
explosion. There has been no loss of
ia
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-10-05
VICTIMS OF REBELS
Particulars of the Affair in
Martinique.
CAPTAIN SHIELDS WAS KILLED
Three Other Americans Lost The1
Lives and Several Were Wounf-
ed-The Relief Expedition.

Manila, Oct. 3.-Persistent native
reports. which are generally believed
to have been current in Manila for sew
eral days, are to the effect that Cap
tain Devereux Shields and company f,
of the Twenty ninth infantry, consist
ing OF As men, stationed at Boag, Mar
induque island, em barked September
l3 Oh the gunboat Villalobos and land
ed on the Martinique coast September
IA, where 800 of the enemy, armed with
rifles, supposedly from Luzon, sur
prised the Americans. The latter
fought for several hours, until their
ammunition was exhausted, and they
were overpowered and surrendered, re-
lief being impossible. At least four OF
the soldiers were killed, among whom.
according to reports, were Captain
Shields. The Americans also had sew
eral wounded.
Lieutenants Reiff and Bates, on
board the gunboat Yorktown. left Ma
Mia Monday. After gathering troops
at Batangas they proceeded to Marin-
duque to verify the reports regarding
the fate of Captain Shields and his
men, and in case the native rumors
were we'll founded. to punish the rebels
and release the captives. News from
this expedition is awaited with some
anxiety at Manila. In the mean
while, the censor prohibits the trans
mission of news concerning the affair.
Colonel Edward E. Hardin, of the
Twenty ninth regiment, who is now
in Manila. admits it is impossibl BILE that
the native reports may be correct.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-10-05
pixi.ion of Militarx Trame,

Chicago, Sept. 29.-Western rail.
roads today reached an agreement re-
garding the division of military traffic
between points west of Chicago and
New Orleans and the Pacific coast.
1t was agreed to leave the control and
division of the traffic east of San Fran
cisco entirely in the hands of the Santa
Fe and Southern Pacific railroads. On
west-b bound traffic the division of the
business has been put in the hands of
Chairman Mcleod, of the Western
Passenger Association. The draft for a
transcontinental association, prepared
at the recent meeting at Glenwood
Springs, Colo, was considered at
length today, but no final action taken.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-10-05
SITUATION WORSE THAN EVER.
Europe Apparently Determined to Par
tition China.


New York, Sept. ga dispatch to
the Herald from Shanghai says:
The situation in China is now more
serious than ever before for those who
are Interested in preserving the integri.
ty of the empire. The Chinese govern
ment is in the power of Boxer leaders
who are not likely to submit to the
empress dowager any proposition un-
favorable to them. The friendly vice.
roys of the south are loyal to the throne
and any foreign aggression in Southern
China will precipitate an uprising.
There is danger that the friendly vice.
roys will be replaced. Sheng. the
friendly Taotai of Shanghai, has been
ordered north. and that practically
means his death.
Russia is holding all the forts and
strategical points from Taku to Pekin
Rusia's possession OF the railway shows
by the permanent arrangement which
her officers are making that she intends
to swallow the moth of China. No
one here believes fi.at Russia will ever
move out except under overwhelming
pressure from other powers. Ger
many's assurance that she does not de-
sire territory in China, if the latter be
able to pay an indemnity. is mislead-
ing. Her demand for the punishment
of the leaders of the Boxers as con-
dition precedent to peace negotiations
means continued war and perhaps the
complete dtsruption,of the Chinese gov
ernment. Friendly feeling between
Japan and Russia isincreasing. France
is hand in glove with Russia. Vice
Admiral Seymours attempt to under
take the isolated British occupation of
Shanghai and to patrol tile Yangtse
Kiang has weakened the British posi-
tion, while losing an opportunity to
make definite agreement for non par
tition of the empire with Japan. The
United States is consistent but power
less.
Lu Lii Chuan Lin, who, it is unoffi-
cially announced. is to be the new
viceroy of Canton, is ti-foreign. Un-
less the allies protest the friendly vice.
roys are likely to have no friends left
in China. The only method of dealing
with the situation not involving the
division of Chinese territory is through
the friendly viceroys. gradually remov
ing the throne from the power of the
Boxer leaders. Americans on the spot
believe that the settlement of the pres
ent question will decide the fate of
enormous and increasing American and
Chinese trade.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-10-05
Shot Down in the street.

Omaha, Oct. "A special to the
World-Herald from Beatrice, Neb.,
saws: w. J. Hurn was probably fatal
ly shot this afternoon by DR.. W. F..
Lee. one of the most prominent physic-
ians in the state. The two men room
in separate apartments in the Davis
block. AS Hurn was passing Lee 8
doors, the physician mentioned bill
against Hurn for services and quarrel
ensued Hurn struck at DIR. Lee, but
missed him. DIR. Lee drew revolver
and fired, Hurn staggering back into
hin wife's arms shot in the right breast.
The bullet entered the lungs, and Hurn
Is not expected to live through the
night. DR.. Lee gave himself up and
was released on bail.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-10-05
Trouble. of the King Of c.,nbodia.

Paris, Oct. 3.-Prince Vkanthor, son
of the King of Cambod1a (French lndo-
China), who was recently guest OF
France at the exposition, and who dis
appeared somewhat mysteriously. was
found in Brussels. A dispatch sent IN
his behalf says he did not sail for home
last week from Marseilles, as was ar
ranged, because he has not received the
French governments reply to the let
ter of grievances from his father against
the French officials in Cambodia, OF
which he was the bearer. He adds
that the only response he received was
a telegram from his father, or lering his
return, but he explains that he cannot
do SO until he has received the reply OF
the French government, SO he has gone
to Brussels. The prince denies having
auy disagreement with his father, King
Norodom
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-10-05
Two Killed in q Wreck.

Guthrie, O. T., Oct. 2.-The Santa
Fe through express tor Kansas City
was wrecked Is miles south of here
this afternoon by spreading rails. and
the baggage and express cars derailed,
the smoker thrown off and turned up.
side down and the day coaches partly
derailed. Two people we're killed and
in the smoker
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-10-05
Beers Coming to America.

st. Paul, Oct. 1.-The Globe tomor-
row will say: Hundreds and per-
hsps thousands, of Beers will emigrate
flom South Africa to the United States
and settle in the Northwest. Theodore
Van Grecht, of Holland, who has of
late years made his home in the South
African republic, is in ST. Paul to ar
range satisfactory railroad rates over
the Western lines. Mr.. Van Grecht
will bring large contingent of Beers
to this country in the spring if condi-
tions are favorable. There are thous-
ands of Beers, he says, who are anx-
iously awaiting an opportunity to leave
their present environment and en- bark
for another Iand.'
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-10-05
Tore Down the Flag.

San Antonio, Texas, Oct. l.-Unit-
ded States Consul W. W. Mills, at
Chihuahua, Mexico, reported to the
federal authorities at Washington, de-
failing an insult to the American flag
over his consulate September 16, the
anniversary of Mexico 8 independence,
by a mob of Mexicans. He had hoist
ed the United States and Mexican flags
in honor of the day, and the mob tore
down the United States colors.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-10-05
In HANDS OF REBELS.
Captain Shields and Party
Captured in Martinique.
RELIEF FORCE HURRIED OUT
The Missing Expedition Consists 0j
Fifty-three Men Besides Omcers
and Crew of q GunbOat.

Washington, Oct. 1.-The war de-
partment has received the following
cablegram from General Macarthur:
manila, Sept. 30.-Adjutant-Gen en-
eral, Washington: Septem Der IL, Cap
tain Devereaux Shields, with 81 men
of company F, Twenty-ninth regiment
United States volunteer infantry, and
one hospital corps man. left Santa
Cruz, Martinique, by the gunboat
Eillalobos, for Torrijos, intending to
return overland to Santa Cruz. Have
heard nothing since from Shields.
Scarcely doubt that the entire party
has been captured with many killed
and wounded, Shields among the lat
ter. Information sent by letter from
the commanding officer at Boac, dated
Goth. received Septem Der "a, consisted
of rumors through natives.
! ''The Yorktown and two gunboats,
George Anderson Colonel Thirty
eighth volunteer infantry, with two
companies Thirty y-eighth volunteer in
fantry. sent to Martinique Immediate
ly. Anderson confirms the first report
as to capture, but was unable, on Sep
whereabouts of Shields and party, or
names of the killed and wounded. His
information will probably be available
soon. Anderson has orders to COM
nence operations Immediately and
move relentlessIy, until Shields and
his party are rescued. Logan will be
sent to Martinique, if necessary, to
clear nm the Situation
MACARTHUR"
The Twenty-ninth infantry was re-
cruited at Fort Mcpherson, Ga. Cap
tain Shields was lieutenant colonel OF
the Second Mississippi during the Span
ish war. He was made captain in the
Twenty ninth infantry July 5, 1899.
He was resident of Natchez, Miss.,
where his wife now resides.
The scene of this latest reverse is
small island lying due south of the
southern coast of Luzon and about 800
miles from Manila. Martinique is
about "a miles in diameter and was
garrisoned by two small detachments
of United States troops. One of these
was at Boac, on the west coast of the
island. and the other was at S,nta
Cruz, the principal port on the north
side. Captain Shields appears to have
started from Santa Cruz on gunboat
for Torrijos. small coast port, and it
is inferred that the boat as well as the
body of troops under that officer has
been captured, for the dispatch makes
no reference to her return.
The officers of the gunboat Tillalo-
bos were: Lieutenant Edward Simp.
son, commanding; Ensign l. F. Lands
and Naval Cadet r. w. Vincent.
Lieutenant Sipmson has seen over IA
years active sea service. He entered
the navy June II, 1888. He returned
from his last tour of sea service in
May, 1896, and was assigned to shore
duty. February l, 1898, he was order
ed to thu Brooklyn. Ensign Lands
has seen not quite three years of sea
service. He joined the navy Septem-
ber 6, 1898. and his last cruise expired
in May, 1899. He was ordered to the
Asiatic squadron December %. 1899.
Cadet Vincent has had one year and
seven months of sea service. February
1, 1899. he was assigned to the New
Orleans.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-10-05

Birmingham, Ala, Oct. 3.-Warne1
M. Newbold. superintendent of the
South and North Birmingham Mineral
Divisions of the Louisville & Nash
vile railroad, committed suicide at his
residence in this city today by shooting
himself in the mouth with 38-caliber
revolver. Mr.. Newbold lost his wife
some months ago. and since that time
has been despondent, and to that cause
is attributed the terrible deed which
has shocked the community.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-10-05
Lumber Plant Burned.

Mendocino. CAL, Oct. l.-Tne plant
of the Albion Lumber Company, at AL
bion. was destroyed by fire today, to-
gether with 400, 900 feet of lumber and
1000 cords of tan bark. The dry kiln,
store, hotel and several dwellings be-
longing to the company were also con
sumed. The loss is between $125 900
and Sl50 ono
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-10-05
A Rich Man Dead.

Indianapolis, Oct. 3.-W. V. VOL
soft, of Boston, died at St. Vincent's
hospital from a stroke of apopexy sus
tanned on Big Four train yesterday
Mr.. Wolcott located in ST. Louis about
80 years ago. He became a member
of the firm of Wolcott & Hume, pub
fishers of the. Journal and Times, at
st. Louis, and later was president OF
the st. Louis Car Coupler Company.
He owned large interests in Missouri
zinc mines and at the time of his death
was senior partner in the banking firm
of Wolcott & Co., of Boston and New
York. A search of his effects brought
to light the fact that he carried with
him large fortune. He had in his
valise 100000 in government bonds
and about So, 900 in cash on his per-
SON
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-10-05
Roller Makers Troubles.

Norwich, Conn, Sept. 29.-The 2Ou
men employed by the Page Boiler Com
pany, who yesterday went out on
strike because the company refused to
pay them a voluntary increase of 10
per cent, today returned to work with
the understanding that if the company
did not grant their demands by Octo.
Der Q, they would again go out.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-10-05
iNDUs1RlAL CRISIS.

The Indications Point to Hard Times
Coming In Europe.
Washington, Septs %. The wave of
industrial prosperitx IN Europe, which
has steadily risen since 1885, says Act
ing Consul General Hanauer, of Frank
fort, in report to the state depart-
ment, has taken turn andshas begun
to rceede.
''All slgns." he says, sspoint toward
crisis in industrial and financial
lines, which may occur before two
years have passed. Any political dis
turbance OF note may bring on the
crisis suddenly, and without warning.
Coal mining is still booming, as the
supply is not equal to the demand.
The iron and steel wroks, including
the manufacturers of many lines of
machinery and steel plates for war
ships. have orders which it will take
some months to fill but factories making
small iIonware, needles, bicy cles,
nails, sewing machines. etc., are cur
failing production and reducing work.
ing forces and wage scales.
'"There are doubts If the immensely
capitalized electrical works of Ger.
many and other countries can keep
fully employed after present contracts
are filled. This line of industry which
in Germany alone represents an invest
menr of nearly $500, 100000, has
been largely instrumental in creating
the boom.
Failures have begun already in the
building trade, which, in the large
cities, has been of culative nature,
and rested mainly on borrowed capi-
tai. Rents for business houses and
dwellings have advanced, but will top
pie upon the first beginning of bust
mass crisis -
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-10-05
woman Commits suicide.

Seattle, Oct. 2.-Elizabeth A. Lang.
ley. "a years of age, wife of Dawson
theatrical man, committed suicide at
her home in this city this morning by
drinking carboIic acid. The case is q
mistery. She leaves three little daught-
ers here. Her husband is in the north.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-10-05
Rr,tisb sheI1ed a village.

Hong Kong. Oct. 3.-The British
punboat Robin has shelled the village
of LUX Lac, on the West river. in re-
taliation for the inhabitants firing on
British steamer. The ringleaders were
afterward captured and fogged.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-10-05
Fire in Hamburg.

Hamburg, Oct. LIN FIRE today
Pfgluks & Tietgen's warehouse, tho
Robertson grease warehouses, Bothces'
granary and four residences were de-
stroyed The loss is estimated at over
1000, 600 marks.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-10-05
Fire in Mexico City.

Mexico City, Oct. 1.-The dry goods
store La Valencia. owned by Sebastian.
Robert & Co., was burned late last
night. The loss is estimated at $780,.
900.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-10-05
Train wreck In Utah,

Ogden, Utah, Sept. 29.-Train No.
4, on the Southern Pacific, was wrecked
while coming down Gretna hill this
afternoon. Conductor Herrick and
Engineer Hastings escaped injury. but
OF the passengers one woman was
killed and several men were injured,
three thought to be fatally injured.
Railroad officials and doctors were sent
from Ogden to the scene of the wreck.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-10-05
sAMIGos 1TTAcK s0EDfERs.
Several Skirmishes During the Week
Civilians Disappear.

Civilians Disappear.
Manila, Oct. 3.-The Filipinos in
the vicinity of Manila have been more
quiet of late, although last Wednesday
night there were brisk attacks at Las
Pinas and Paranaque, south of Manila,
as we'll as outpost firing at linus Bacoor
and Munrin Lupa. The American Off
GERS are satisfied that the alleged ami
gos, living in and around the towns in
question, participated in these attacks.
Official reports have been received OF
insurgent activity in Zambales province
and in Batangas province. Two skirm.
ishes occurred during the week on the
Bicol river, in the province of South
Camarines. 1t Is estimated that the
insurgents lost 80 killed in the various
districts.
Two civilians, John Mcmahon and
Ralph McCord, of San Francisco, who
started on business trip for Vigan
and Bangued, in northern Luzon, have
not been heard from for three weeks.
1t is feared they have been killed OF
captured by the insurgents.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-10-05
Nav Premfer of Ouebec.

Quebec, Oct. as. N. Parent has
accepted the premiership of this prov
ince, to sncceed the late premier Mar.
chand.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-10-05
r,ra In Chicago.

Chicago, Oct. 3.-Fire tonight de-
stroyed an eight-story building on
Market street, doing $50O.000 damage.
The principal User Is E. A. Rothschild
& Co.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-10-05
AN uNwATERED UMPIRE.
Work of tho National Irrigation Asso.
citation.

citation.
The vista that the possibilities of IT.
rlgation reveal, says the Los Angeles
Herald, is almost stu pendous, as few
facts and figures prepared by the Ma
tional Irrigation Association demon
strate. The federal government today
owns 100, ,000, 900 acres of land, which
is worthless only because it is arid.
This .'unwatered empire" can be re-
claimed by irrigation and rendered
capable of sustaining population of
at least $4,000, 900 people. In the
words of the secretary of agriculture in
his last annual report: "More than
one-third of the country depends upon
the success of irrigation to maintain
the people, the industries, and the
political institutions of that area, and
future growth will also be measured by
the increase of the reclaimed area. In
a region which, in the extent of diver
sity of its mineral wealth, has no
equal on the globe, the riches OF the
mines in the hills are already surpass-
ed by the productions of the irrigated
farms in the valleys, and the nation at
large is at last awakening to the fact
that the development of the use of the
rivers and arid lands of the West will
constitute one of the most important
epochs in our increase in population
and material wealth.
Work for the Federal Governments.
These. stupendous possibilities also
present colossal problem How may
this gigantic desert be transformed
into land of property? Who is to
redeem the national domain by COM
prehensive system of reservoirs? 1t has
been demonstrated by 20 years of expe-
rience in irrigation development and
by the reports of government experts
and engineers that the great problem
can only be solved by the federal gov
ernment. Captain Hiram NJ. Chitten
den. engineer corps, U. S. A., in his
report on Surveys for Reservoir Sites. %
declares emphatically that reservoir
construction in the aid regions of the
West can properly be carried out only
through public agencies. Private
enterprise can never accomplish the
work successfully. AS between state
and nation, it falls more properly
under the latter.''
Ten Years Would Reclaim the West.
1t is estimated that $143, ,OOO,O ZOO
would reclaim the arid lands of the
West; that an expenditure by the fed
eral government of 81 5, 900, 600 year
for 10 years would open up lands for
the settlement of population as big as
that of the entire country at present.
An appropriation of $1OO. 900 was made
at the last session Of congress for pre-
liminary surveys to discover the best
locations for the immense reservoirs.
The assistance of every organization
and of every individual in forwarding
this all-important work should be well
coined and assisted in every possible
way. GUY E. MITCHELL.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-10-05

He that can say the most convinc-
ing things in the fewest words is the
great orator.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-10-05

In case of folly, silence cannot be
commended too much.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-10-05

The great worlds fair that was an
nounced for Brussels in 1905, has been
abandoned because of the failure of
the Paris exposition.
The new year at West Point began
with 434 cadets on the rolls, the
largest number by so that was ever at
the academy.
British capitalists have acquired op-
tions OBJ more than 100000 acres of
oil fields IN northern Wyoming and has
organized the Western States Oil Com
pany of America.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-10-05

1t is reported that Chicago and Lon
don firms will invest $40, 900, 900 in
Colorado mines.
Spirit distillers and distributors have
formed cooperative association en-
bracing all the distilleries in the Unit
ed States.
A Victoria (B. c. dispatch says that
the money has been subscribed for a
new railroad from the Great Lakes to
the Pacific coast with a branch line
to Dawson.