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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-01
.BOERS LOSE HEART
Kruger Admits That Situa.
ton Is Very Grave.
ASKS BURGHERs WHAT TO DO
It Is Feared That If the Dutch Have an
Excuse They Will Destroy the
Johannesburg Mines.

London, May 29.-When Lord Rob-
srts wrote his first dispatch on Trans
vaal territory yesterday, shortly before
2 O'Clock in the afternoon, he was 81
miles from Johannesburg and ~ miles
from Pretoria. His immensely superior
forces had passed the Vaal river, their
last great natural obstacle, at three
points.
The Vaal has curve of 80 miles on
the west to Zand Drift on the east.
The concave of the current is toward
the Free State. Thus Lord Roberts,
advancing along the railway, was in a
position to strike any part of the cres-
cent by shorter lines than those by
which the Beers could reinforce the
threatened points. The Beers retreated
almost without show of defense.
General French and General Hamilton
apparently did not fire shot.
OF Lord Roberts immediate force IL
men, belonging to the Eighth mounted
infantry, were the first to ford the
river. They came upon Boer patrol
looting at Vieljoen's Drift, and skirm-
ish lasting 10 minutes followed.
Three hundred Beers tried feebly to
hold the Vereeniging colliery, but were
dislodged. Major Hunter Weston and
Lieutenant Earl rode in advance of
country to try to cut the railway be-
hind the Beers before the Vaal was
crossed, but they were too late.
The Boer rear guard is at Moyerton,
10 miles south of Vereenignig. Their
main body is moving toward the Kip
river hills that cover the south side of
johannesburg. While Lord Robe, ts'
80. 900 infantry, 20, 900 horses and 150
guns are moving on Johannesburg and
Pretoria, through parched and desert
ed country, the situation at the Trans
vaal capital, as it was last Friday. is
thus described by an observer, who
sent his message by private hands to
Lourenco Marques yesterday:
"The situation, both from military
and political point of view, has be-
come very critical. President Kruger
yesterday admitted for the first time
that matters are very grave. The Boer
determination is to trust everything to
a last stand on the Gatsrand mountains,
L
5000 Kafirs are digging trenches. To
that point every available man and gun
has been sent.
''The whole of the western border of
the Transvaal from end to end is de-
fenseless, and General Badon-Powell
can march in when he likes. Lord
Roberts, on the other hand, will en-
counter the greatest resistance. The
Boer endeavor is to lure the British
into appearing to threaten Johannes.
berg with attack, an excuse thus being
given them for the destruction of prop
erty. The Transvaal government will
not dare destroy the mines and property
without an excuse. Much dynamite
has been sent down the line, and 16O,-
900 cases lie ready at Zurfonteins near
Johannesburg.
General Louis Botha and General
Lucas Meier have pleaded for the pres
ervation of property. Both are large
landed proprietors and fear confiscation,
but they have not received satisfactory
replies from President Kruger. "se
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-01
The West Africa Trouble.

Accra, May 29.-It is reported that
three European officers were killed and
Captain Aplin and 100 Hausers were
wounded in a recent effort by the Lagos
Hausers to break the investing lines of
tribesmen at Kumassie. The Ashanti
loss Is reported to have been great, as
the Hausers had three Maxims engaged,
although themselves greatly outnum-
bered. Three hundred Ashantis are
said to have been killed in previous
action. The rising is still spreading.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-01
The Tonga King Objects.

Auckland, May 29.-The king of the
Tonga islands objects to the clause OF
the treaty between Great Britain and
the island government relative to the
British protectorate. The king desires
a protectorate only against foreign
powers, and insists upon the kingship
of himself and his descendants. Com.
missioner Thompson refuses to make
any concessions and deadlock is the
result, but hopes are entertained that a
solution of the difficulty will be found.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-01
MINES AND MINING.
The Oregon Mining Stock Exchange AL
most Ready for Business.

Aho orokon MINING StocA A1cnang0 Al.
most Ready for Business.
Portland, May 30.-The Oregon Min
ing and Stock Exchange is almost
ready fol business. The rooms will be
finished within a few days. Properties
are listed and brokers are ready. A
call has been made for the second pay
ment on stock subscribed.s The third
call will be issued soon. During this
week the directors will meet to finally
arrange for the opening. The new en-
terprise has been widely advertised in
Colorado and other gold mining centers.
The Oregon exchange will work along
lines successfully followed at Spokane
and Denver and a large list of mining
properties are ready for the first ses-
sion. A gallery for ladies has been
provided in the Portland exchange.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-01
californi. Gold output.

San Francisco, May 30.-Charles G.
Yale. of the San Francisco mint, says
the gold output of California was $751;
336,031. Silver $504,012. Placer
mines, river bed, bar mines and dledg-
ing yielded $1,401,S In all the
mines of the state 1S,700 men are en-
ployed.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-01
Seven Devils Mining Country.

Spokane, May 30.-The Seven Devils
mining country in Idaho will have the
Pacific & Northern Idaho railroad
built into the heart of it this summer,
as 60 miles of extension work is plan
ned. Immense ore traffic is expected
by the general manager of the road. P.
P. Shelby,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-01
New Road to tho Mines.

Brownsville, Or, May S0.-Survey-
ors are running line up the Cslapooia
for new wagon road to the mines, as
Linn county wants the trade of that
section. The road will pass through
heavy timber country and some new
cold locations.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-01
Los Angeles, May s1.-Rev. Willi

Los Angeles, May s1.-Rev. William
Joseph Beecher, missionary of the
Latter Day Saints, who came to this
city Friday, was found dead in his
room here yesterday. He had blown
out the gas, and death from asphyxia-
tion was the result. Beecher was sent
here from Salt Lake to assist in the
campaign which is being waged in
Southern California in the interest of
Mormonism. and expected to remain
some months. He was evidently un.
familiar with the use of gas.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-01

Niagara Falls, N. Y, May 28.-An
unknown priest, supposedly from New
York city, committed suicide tonight
at Whirlpool rapids. He descended
the elevator, and, after having his pic
ture taken, walked out on a rock, threw
his hat and cane back of him, and,
waving his right hand dramatically,
shouted Goodbye" and leaped into
the rushing waters. He ordered the
pictures sent to M. j. O'Donnell, New
York, who is said to be pastor of st.
A Andrew's church.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-01
Idaho Mine Accident.

Boise, Idaho, MAY s0.-Two men
were killed and two seriously hurt by
an explosion in the tunnel of the Flori-
da Mountain mine at Silver City. The
men had drilled into missed hole and
the heavy explosion followed.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-01
Group Of Claims Bonded. .

Pendleton, Or, May 30.-The Olin
group in the Greenhorn mountains has
been bonded by Joe Basler, of this city,
to representative of the Standard Oil
Company for $50, 900. If development
work now going on proves satisfactory
mining will be done vigorously this
fall.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-01
Looking for Gold Mines.

Baker City, Or, May 30.-A party
of Colorado miners have started from
here for the North Powder section, pi-
loted by G. Downs, who owns, copper
properties up there. They claim to be
out for Denver capitalists, to- buy any
thing offered in gold mines worth hav-
inO -.s.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-01

A new sboy in North London, Ind.
was sentenced to week in Jail for cry
ing false news on the streets. What
would become of the newsboys of Chi
cago and New York should such rule
prevail in those cities.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-01
Last of the Nome Rush.

Seattle, May 30.-The first rush to
Nome is over. Up to date 81 boats
have left this port for Nome. carrying
more than 10. 900 passengers. enormous
freight tonnage, and several hundred
horses and cattle.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-01
Washington Mining Companies.

Olympia, May 30.-The big mining
companies incorporated in Washington
during the week were the New York
and Alaska. of Seattle, Silver Summit,
of Spokane, and the Sunset, of Spo-
kane, the latter capitalized for . mil.
lion.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-01
vinson on His Feet Again.

Baker City Or, May 30.-Opera-
tions on the Magnolia and Little Giant
gold mines is reported for immediate
start, as W. L. Vinson is said to be on
his feet again. These mines are
equipped with modern ten stamp mills.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-01
EIks win Boom Mines.

Portland, May 30.-A special booth
for mining exhibits will be feature of
the Elks street carnival here in Sep
tember. Ores will be obtained from
all camps of Oregon, Washington and
Idaho
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-01
I'm the Klondik. Countrv.

Tacoma. May SO.-Skagway news
less than two weeks old says the Yu-
kon river is open to Dawson City, and
Lake Bennett is also open.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-01
Coal Mine Sold.

Renton, WASH. May 30.-The coal
mine here owned and operated for seven
years by cooperative company has
been sold to Jacob Furth, of Seattle,
for 500. 600.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-01
Lookiur for Coal An Oreron,

Pendleton, Oregon, May 3O.-Coal
claims on Birch creek, 20 miles from
here, are being examined again to de-
termine once for all whether or not the
property will warrant extensive devel-
opment.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-01

On farm in West Virginia there is
an apple tree which is eight feet five
inches around. In 1880, IS bushels
of apples were gathered from it, and
sold at the apple house for $50. The
tree is IS years old and still bearing.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-01

Portland, May PIE. B. Cowan
tells the Oregonian that people need
have no fears about the Baker county
mines, as the district has made better
returns for the amount SO far invested
than any mining region in the United
States. Mr.. Cowan spoke OF 1O-stamp
plant that nets its owners 500, ZOO a
month. In addition to the mines th,.t
are being regularly worked, vast
amount of prospecting and developing
is going on. In all respects the min.
ing future of Eastern Oregon is much
better than Nome, Mr.. Cowan thinks.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-01
Diseoveries Around Gold Hill,

Gold Hill, Or, May sO.-Some new
gold discoveries are heard of on the
eastern branch of Quartz creek, and
still others on the west side of Gold
Hill
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-01
MONTANA,
New Oregon Mining Oompanies.

Salem, May 30.-Two million-dollar
mining companies were incorporated
the past week-the Helena, of Portland
and the Freeland Consolidated, of
Salem.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-01
Tha Hancock at Hong Hong

Hong Kong, May S1.-The transport
Hancock has arrived here with the
members of the new Philippine COM
mission on it's way to Manila.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-01
Dividends Paid.

Helena, Mont, May y-s0.-During
the latter part of April and up to this
time in May dividends have been paid
by Montana and Idaho mines as fol-
lows:
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-01
PLEADED FOR B0ERS
Senator Wellington Spoke on
Sympathy Resolution.
THE ANGLO-AMERICAN ALLIANCE
Attack Upon the Industrial Commission
as q Republican Campaign Ma
chine-In the House.

Washington, May 31.-In the course
of speech in favor of the adoption OF
resolution expressing the senate's
sympathy for the Beers today, Yelling
ton referred to secret understanding
existing between the United States and
Great Britain. When Lodge demanded
proof that such an understanding ex-
listed, Wellington said that, under the
circumstances, it was difficult to pre-
sent tangible proof, but he believed
the proof could be found in the secret
archives of the state department.
Lodge replied that under our form of
government no such understanding
could exist, and, as the secretary of
state had emphatically denied the ex-
istence of any alliance or understand
ing, he believed the country would ac-
cept his statement as true.
The reading of the sundry civil ap-
preparation bill was completed, but not
all of the committee amendments have
been disposed of. A lively debate was
precipitated over the proposition to
continue the life of the industrial COM
mission until October 81, 1901.
Charges were made that the commits
sion was being used as q Republican
campaign machine, and that important
testimony had been suppressed. The
committee amendment, however, was
agreed to.
This was dull day in the house,
marking the near approach of final ad-
journmnet. The Alaska civil govern
ment bill was passed, and some odds
and ends of legislation were cleaned
up. Dalzell gave notice that the anti
trust resolution and bill reported by
the judiciary committee would be con-
sidered Wednesday. Thursday and Fri
day of this week under special order.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-01

Nearly 5000 Spanish prisoners still
are held by the Filipinos.
The postoffice department. has ap.
pointed over 20 postmasters for Puerto
Rico.
In the Klondike eggs are now selling
at $120 a case and beef at $3.50 a
pound.
William D. Hall, st. Louis street
car conductor, is in active service, al
though he has just passed his 80th
birthday.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-06-30
SEYMOUR SAVED
Pekin Relief Expedition Rescued
by the International Force
From Tien Tsin.
His Troops Suffered Greatly, but
Were Unable to Reach the
Chinese Capital.
Estimated Forty to Sixty Thou
sand Chinese Are Now Be-
fore That City.

CHE Foo, June 29.-Admiral Sey-
mour's expedition has been relieved,
having failed to connect with Pekin.
There is no news from Pekin. Russian
Colonel Schtelle, commanding the COM
bined forces of 10000 men, is supposed
to be proceeding to Pekin. Admiral
Seymour's expedition is returning to
Tien Tsin. His force has suffered
greatly. It is estimated that from
10000 to 10000 Chinese troops are now
before Pekin. Boxers from all sections
are swarming there.
SHANGHAI, June 80. Vice Admiral
Seymour has reached Tien Tsin, where
all are well. There have been few for
eign casualties.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-06-30
THREE AFTER IT
Wooley, Johnson and Swallow
Seek Prohibition Nomina-
ton for President.
Convention Takes a Recess at the
Conclusion of the Nomi-
mating Speeches.
Attendance on the Second Day
Largely Augmented by the
Later Arrivals.

CHICAGO, June 29.-The attendance
at the second days session of the Pro
hibition national convention was much
larger than the first The galleries Of
the big First regiment armory' were
thronged when Chairman Dickie raped
the convention to order at 10 a. M,
while the number of delegates bad been
increased considerably by arrivals from
the more remote states.
After brief prayer by Rev. @. II.
Meade of New Jersey Chairman Johann
of the committee on credentials made {,
supplementary report, showing add
tional arrivals Of 80 delegates. The
total number of delegates present was
730, representing 40 states. Chairman
Wolfenbarger recognized National
Chairman Oliver W. Stewart, who, i'll
speech of some length, outlined the
work of the national committee dnrlns
the last four years and the work as con-
templated for the coming campaign.
Nominating Speeches in Order.
Mr.. Stewart concluded with a plea
for funds to conduct the campaign,
which it is intended shall be on a more
extensive scale than the party has ever
before attempted. Several tnousane.
dollars were subscribed by the delegates
and visitors.
Nominations for the presidency were
then in order, but this was postponed
for short time, and Colonel Brewer OF
the Salvation Army was introduced.
He made All eloquent plea for the cause,
Of prohibition and was enthusiastically,
cheered when he took his seat.
National Chairman Stewart was then
recognized and placed John G. Wooley
in nomination for the presidency.
Following Mr.. Stewart. George w.
Gere of Illinois took the platform and
placed in nomination Hale Johnson of
that state DR.. Swallow of Pennsyl-
vania was then named by Homer L.
Castle of Pittsburg.
A recess of an hour was, then taken.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-06-30
>WISHBSOFBRYAN
Evident They Will Have Great
Weight in the Selection Of
a Running Mate.
Most of the Important Leaders
Will Visit Him En- Route
to Kansas City.
David B. Hill Will Arrive on
Sunday, but May Not See
the Nebraskan.

KANSAS CITY, June 20. Not even the
advance guard of the Democratic ma
tional convention has yet arrived. A
few men in charge Of arrangements for
headquarters are here, and some men
who are boomers of embryo vice presi-
Dental candidates are about the hotels,
talking for their men. Until the lead
ers and delegates begin to arrive, moth
ing tangible will develop. If the desire
of those who have arrived is any ind1-
cation, it is evidently the intention to
conform as far as possible with the
wishes of Mr.. Bryan, both as to the
second place on the ticket and the plat
form. The visits of various leaders to
Lincoln indicates this, and many have
notified Colonel Bryan by telegraph
that they intend to see him on their,
way to the convention.
Hill Will BE There.
David E. Hill wired the Coates House
that he would arrive on Sunday. He
will flock by himself, SO far as New
York is concerned, as the majority OF
the delegation and Tammany will be at
the Midland. It was reported here that
Hill would make pilgrimage to Lin
coin and see Colonel Bryan, but ar
rivals direct from Lincoln say he is not
expected there.
Convention hall had severe test
during the evening, and the result was
very satisfactory. Kansas City was
visited by violent wind storm, which
did great deal Of damage. Conven-
ton hall is not yet complete, some Of
the steel for the structure not having
arrived, but even in it's present condi-
ton it withstood the storm.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-06-30
GRANTED BY BECKHAM.

Honors Requisition for4the Extraditfon
of a Man Wanted in Indiana.
FRANKFORT, KY, June 29.-The first
official courtesy to be passed between
the states of Kentucky and Indiana
since Governor Mounts refusal to
honor Governor Beckham's requisition
for the extradition Of Governor Taylor,
occurred when Governor Beckham hon
ored the requisition of Governor Mount
for the extradition of William Webb,
who is under arrest at Louisville and is
wanted for trial at Evansville, Ind, on
a charge of grand larceny.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-06-30
STILL APPRENTICESHIP.

Fate of the Foreign Ministers in China
Unknown
WASHINGTON, June 29.-The only Of
fetal dispatch received overnight from
the seat of trouble in China-one from
Admiral Kempf- so barren of the
information SO earnestly demanded
here, as to cause severe criticism at the
admiraps expense. His dispatch makes
no mention Of the ministers welfare
nor of Seymour's column. Taken in
connection with the ominous press dis
patches from Che Foo, via Shanghai,
relative to the return of Seymour's
broken column to Tien Tsin, the Of
ficials feel that they have good ground
for renewed apprehension as to the fate
of the foreign ministers.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-06-30
BLISS rs NOMINATED.

Named for Governor by Michigan Re-
publicans.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, June 29.-The
Republican state convention took re-
cess at noon until 2 o'clock. At that
time II ballots had been taken on the
nomination for governor. A. T. Bliss
of Saginaw had maintained his vote
and gained some during the morning,
but was still short 1872 votes Of the num-
Der necessary to a choice. The 18th
ballot resulted: Bliss 299, Ferry 249,
Stearns 1911, Osborn 26, O'Donnell 3S,
Campbell IS.
At noon break in the Ferry ranks
was rumored, but nobody predicted
which way it would go.
Colonel A. T. Bliss was nominated
for governor on the 10Th ballot,
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-06-30
OFFICIALS DOUBT 1T.

Minister WI Says Foreign Ministers Are
With Seymour.
WASHINGTON, June administer WI
called at the state department during
the afternoon and exhibited the follow
ing cablegram from Ii Hung Chang:
Canton, June 28.-The legation min
listers having left Pekin are now II
miles from Tien Tsin, with. Admiral
Seymour"
The minister explained that the
cablegram reached him from the Chi
nese minister in London. He believes
the dispatch to be accurate, but the
state department officials are inclined
to doubt it, as vet.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-06-30
NEWLANDS FAVORS TOWNE.

Tells why the West Prefers the Mime
sotan to Hill.
ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., June 30
Congressman F. G. Newlands of Ne
vada, a delegate to the Kansas City
convention, who is spending few days
here, said regard ng the nomination OF
ex-senator David B. Hill Of New York
for the vice presidency:
'sThe West admires Hills courage
and ability, but we do not think his
sympathy with the platform that Bryan
will be nominated upon is strong
enough to gain the support of that part
of the country. Charles A. Towne, the
Populist nominee for vice president, is
favorite and an able and logical ora
tor"
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-06-30
BROUGHT TO TIEN TsIN.

Two Hundred of seymour's Wounded
Now at That Place.
ST. PETERSBURG, June 29.-The min.
lister of war has received the following
from Admiral Alexieff, dated Port
Arthur, June 81:
During the night of June 25, de-
tachment of four companies of Rus
slams, Colonel Schivinski commanding,
and the same number of foreigners
went to the relief Of Admiral Seymour
and brought 300 of his wounded to Tien
TSin -
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-06-30
WILL NOT SUPPORT BRYAN.

Sulzer and Other Prominent Democrats to
Visit Lincoln, Neb.
KANSAS CITY, June 29.-Congress-
man William Sulzer, who is being
doomed for vice president on the Demo
cratic ticket, and Richard Croker and
ex-senator Edward Murphy of New
York, will have a conference at Lin
coin, Neb., with w. J. Bryan before
they come to Kansas City to attend the
national convention. Sterling Price of
Texas, who has opened headquarters
here for Mr.. Sulzer, has received a
telegram from that gentleman saying
he had left New York for Lincoln at
noon. Another telegram says Messrs.
Croker and Murphy will also be in the
Nebraska capital.