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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-08-03
rHwARTEp BY ACCIDENT.
Bold Plan for the Relief of Pittsbur
Prisoners.

Pittsburg, July 30.-One of the bold
est and most systematic plans for the
release of one or more prisoners from
Riverside penitentiary was thwarted
today by accident. The first theory
advanced, when the matter was dis
covered, seemed to point to the release
of Alexander Berkman, the anarchist,
who is serving 22-year sentence for
the shooting of III. G. Fr1ck, during the
big Homestead strike of 1892, but the
conclusion reached tonight by Director
Muth, of the Allegheny police depart
ment, is that the real object of the res
cueIs was to secure the freedom of the
real estate swindler, j. G.. Boyd, wh o
is serving a seven-year sentence in the
penitentiary. This opinion is shared
by the Pittsburg police officials also,
and many reasons are brought forward
to confirm ths theory. Among these
are the fact that Boyd is wanted ir
nearly every state in the Union on
charges of real estate swindles, as
confederates all over the country, and
is accounted one of the wealthiest pris-
oners in Riverside. 1t is argued that
Berkman's friends could not afford the
expensive outfit which was used in this
instance, and their resources could not
possibly equal those of Boyd's confed-
crates.
The plan by which the rescuers
hoped to reach the inside of the peni-
tentiary wall was by tunnel from the
cellar of house on Sterling street,
nearly opposite one of the gates. Their
work is remarkable, consider ing the
obstacles to be overcome. Investiga-
tion today shows that the tunnel was
over 200 feet long, but becuase of it's
zig-zag character had not reached the
prison wall. One of the officers who
crawled distance of 201 feet in the
dark passageway today was compelled
to return before reaching its end by
reason of the foul gas arising. From
this it is inferred that the tunnel had
tapped sewer. Director Muth, how
ever, believes that the dead body of
one of the tunnelers will be discovered
tomorrow when the tunnel is opened
from the surface. He thinks the man
was overcome by gas, and that his
companions fed.
The elaborate arrangements that had
been made for completing the tunnel
and for providing for the safety of the
diggers is source of amazement to
the authorities. An electric bell, con.
nected with the entrance of the tunnel
in the cellar. was used in giving the
workers and watchers an instant warn
ing, and an air pump had been used to
keep the tunnel free from gas. 1t is
estimated that the electric plant and
other apparatus used cost the would-be
liberators at least 81 600.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-08-03
MINISTER'S SAFE
ALI Except Won Ketteler, German, Were
Alive July 22. =ls--

ALI Except Won ketteler, German, Were
Alive July 22. zl.-.
Washington, August 2.-The effect
of the days news from China was to
freshen the hope that the government
can soon get in direct communication
with Minister Conger. The mass of
testimony as to his being alive as late
as the 22d inst. is now SO great as to
warrant the department. in resuming
considerations of projects for the future,
With all it's anxiety to get Mr.. Conger
and the Americans in Pekin safely
away the department is proceeding with
proper precaution, and is by no means
disposed to, accept any proposition that
would unduly jeopardize their lives.
Such might be the result of an off hand
acceptance of the proposal to have the
Chinese government deliver the foreign
ministers at Tien Tsin, for it is real
lied that the escort might be overpow-
cred by superior forces of Boxers on
the way to the sea. The state DEPART
ment has come to the conclusion that
Mr.. Conger himself is the best person
to judge of the conditions under which
his deliverance shall be effected, and,
therefore. it is again looking to the
Chinese government to place it in COM
munication with Mr.. Conger, in order
that it may be advised by him. That
requirement was the first of the condi-
tions laid down by President Mckinley
in his answer to the appeal OF the Chi
nese emperor, SO that the situation dip
lomatically cannot be said to have been
materially changed by the develop,
ments of today. ~ -,.,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-08-03
SIX HUNDRED KILLED.
That Is the Cost of the Revolution In
Colombia.

That Is the Cost of the Revolution In
= Colombia.
Colon, July 30.-The liberal rebel
lion in this department. has ended after
the sacrifice of more than 600 lives,
the liberals having been the greatest
sufferers, while the wounded number
many hundreds. DR.. Mendoza, repre-
senting the liberals. and General Alban
arranged yesterday for cessation of
hostilities, the Colombian liberals be-
ing pledged to surrender their arms
and being guaranteed their freedom
from prosecution and the retention of
all political rights. The foreigners
who took sides with the rebels are to
be banished within a week. General
Herrera and DR.. Parks, who were act
i've in the revolutionary interests, have
already left Panama. The work of
burying the dead on both sides is in
progress. Panama has been plunged
into the deepest mourning by the loss
of many of its most prominent men on
both sides in this conflict. The armies
were provided with arms of the latest
model. Colon has been tranquil
throughout the rebellion.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-08-03
Trouble ON Southern Borders.

Ell Paso, Tex, July 30.-The immi-
grafton situation here grows worse
daily. Notwithstanding the fact that
the force OF guards has been materially
increased along the river, daily occur
rences demonstrate that the number is
not sufficient to prevent pauper and
contract emigrants collected in Juarez
from crossing the border and scatter
ing into the interior. Customs inspect
ors captured IA Italian emigrants who
had crossed the border and boarded a
northbound Santa Fe train which was
about to start. These emigrants were
sent back. The statement comes from
Durango and Chihuahua, Mex, where
there are several Thousand Cinnamon,
that hundreds contemplate returning
to China, and are drifting this way to
take advantage of the exclusion act
and get free TRANSPORTATION.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-08-03
KING HIJMBERT SLAIN
An Anarchist Assassin Bores
His Heart.
AT MONA HEALTH RESORT
King Had Been Attending Gyinnastic
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Immedi-
ately Arrested.

Monza, Italy, July 31.-King Hum
bert has been assassinated. He was
shot here last evening at 10:45 by q
man named Angelo Bressi, and died at
11:3O.
The king had been attending a dis
tribution of prizes in connection with
a gymnastic competition about lO
O'Clock. He had just entered his car
riage with his aid de-camp, amid the
cheers of the crowd, when he was
struck by three revolver shots fired in
quick succession. One pierced the
heart of his majesty, who fell back and
expired in few minutes.
The assassin was Immediately ar
rested and was with some difficulty
saved from the fury of the populace.
He gave his name as Angelo Bressi,
describing himself as OF Prato, in Tus.
oany. He cynically avowed his guilt
of the crime,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-08-03
QUESTION OF SUPPLIES.
Army Cannot Forage In China-Must
Carry All It Needs.

New York, Aug. 1.-Brigadier-Gen
eral James H. Wilson departed tonight
for San Francisco, where he will em-
bark August on the Japanese steamer
America Maru for China. He was ac.
companied by his aids, Lieutenants j.
II. Reeves and G. S. Turner. When
asked if he thought the various foreign
forces in China could be merged in a
homogeneous whole, the general said
that such thing was possible, and
that it depended the largely on the
skill and tact of the generalissimo. In
view of the pressing needs of the situa-
tion, he said he felt sure there would
be no great difficulties in the organiza-
ton of the allied forces. He said there
would be mnch preparation required
for, the advance, on account of the scar
city of forage along the routes to Pekin.
. '1t will be necessary" said he, "for
an army to take great quantities OF
supplies. The country is poor. 1t is a
low plain, almost devoid of vegetation.
There are no trees of any account which
could be used for frewood. The ma.
tives even scrape the bark from the
trees to get fuel. They burn weeds
and rice stalks. There is little to be
got by foraging, and there is practic.
ally nothing to plunder. and an army
would have to take supplies of every
kind, including fuel and water. Fur
ther than that. it is difficult to say
much. and I do not wish to be placed
in the position of Judging the situation
before / am thoroughly familiar with
IT,,
"There are no mountains or other
natural obstacles. There are no strong
fortifications. It is easy, of course. to
throw up entertainments. The Chinese
will have the same difficulties to con-
tend with as far as supplies are con.
cerned as the allies must encounter. It
will be impossible to maintain great
hordes of men without something on
which they may feed. In these mill
tary operations the great base will be
the sea. Supplies can be brought up
the Pei Ho river and it's branches to
within IL miles of Pekin and then
there is the railroad. Even if it is
torn up, still it will not be SO dicffiult
to get it into operation. The Chinese
have only vague notion OF Western
tactics. They have had German drill
masters, but generally they have been
drilling only when they felt like it.
They are good fighters when they are
winning, and they take killing we'll.
They do not fight we'll when they begin
to lose, and they are easily stampeded. !"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-08-03
FIESTA WAS A FIASCO.
The People of Manila Unenthusiastit
Over the Amnesty.

The People of Manila Unenthusiastic
Over the Amnesty.
Manila, P. l.. Aug. 1.-The two
days fiesta in Manila, organized by
Senior Palermo and his POLITICAL follow
ers to commemorate the amnesty, re-
suited in fiasco. The people were
passive, unenthusiastic and not even
interested. Failing to perceive any
tangible, effective results of amnesty,
they say they can see no reason for cell
ebrating. Judge Taft and his col
leagues of the commission felt con-
strained to decline to attend the banquet
as they had been informed that the
speeches would favor Independence un-
der American protection, and they
could not passively lend THEN acquies-
cence by being present. Senior Pater-
no, foreseeing the suspension of the
banquet without the Americans, fran
tically appealed to them to attend,
promising that there should be no
speeches.
The provost's cautions were extreme.
The guards were doubled both days.
and the authorities forbade the display
Of Filipino flags, and of pictures of
President Mckinley and Aguinaldo
fraternally framed.
The fiesta is generally considered to
have been premature and unfortunate.
During last weeks scouting 10
Americans were killed and IA wound
ed. One hundred and eighty Filipinos
were killed and so taken prisoners.
Forty insurgent rifles were captured.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-08-03
Old Excelsier Factory Burned.

Lebanon. Or, Aug. 1.-Lebanon
was again visited by fire last nistt
about 10 o'clock. The building that
was recently vacated by the Lebanon
excelsior factory was discovered to be
on fire and within few minutes the
whole structure was in flames. 1t was
undoubtedly the work of incendiaries.
The property belonged to O'Neil Bros.
q Peterson. The loss is about 81, 500;
no insurance. The Lebanon FIGURING
Mills and electric light and water
plants were in close range of the burn
ing buildings and were badly scorched,
but otherwise were not damaged. The
Lebanon fire department. did good work.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-08-03
FLIGHT OF THE BOERS|
French Comes Up With Rear
of the Dutch Army.
1T is IN DIsORGANIzED RETREAT
Making for the Mountains I'm the Ley.
denburg District-Bethlehem
Beers Hemmed In.

London, July 30.-The war Office has
received the following dispatch from
Lord Roberts:
''French and Hutton continued their
pursuit on July 26. The former crossed
Oliphants' river, and from the high
ground on the east bank he could see
Middleburg and the enemy retiring in
great disorder. The main road north
was blocked for several miles with
horsemen and wagons. The enemy's
rear was then seven miles north.
Mounted forces were still west of the
river. Night was closing in; the rain
impossible to follow. The night was
terrible. In addition to the rain a
s1rong east wind made the bivouac
most uncomfortable. One officer, 1
roget to say, died of expose, and the
mortality among the mules and oxen
was great. The men made light of the
hardships, and were in famous spirits
when / saw them.
Hunter has occupied Forierburg,
and SO far as know did not suffer loss.
He found Mrs. Steyn, wife of the ex-
pAcSAucA1, duu scSSTdA Vi OuT IAOA
whom Dewet had captured at different
times and whom he was unable to send
to Machododorp.
The enemy in the Bethlehem hills
are now closed in upon. Basutoand is
closed them. Harrismith is the only
line open, and it will not be easy for
them to reach there with guns and
wagons.
''Broadwood is still watching Chris
tian Dewet, who has taken up posi-
tion on high hill; 8 near Reitsburg, about
seven miles south of the Vaal. P. De.
wet, younger brother of Christian.
surrendered at Kroonstadt yesterday.
Barron reports from Krugersdorp
that he has. reconnoiteIed the railway
to Bank Station, where the train was
wrecked on July 10, and been enabled
to replenish his supplies.
''Methuen's column, which reached
the Krugersdorp-Potche Rail-
way, is now moving on Potchetstroom
'tBuller reports that the railway was
opened to Heidelberg yesterday, giving
us through communication to Natal
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-08-03
Miners Entombed.

Monterey, Mex, Aug. 1.-At Mate
huala, mining camp south of Mon
terey. in the state of San Luis Potosi,
fire broke out in the La Paz mine and
before the miners could reach the sur
face many of them were entombed and
either burned to death or suffocated.
1t is thought the loss of life will reach
80. There is great excitement in the
town and the number of missing men
cannot be accurately determined. AL
ready IL bodies have been removed.
Ramon Gomez, the mine foreman,
boldly descended the shaft and went
into the burning chamber for the pur-
pose of aiding the unfortunate miners.
He was overcome with smoke and per-
ished. His body has been recovered.
The fire ragged fiercely for IL hours.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-08-03
Defeat of Ashantees,

Bekwal, Ashantee, July 28.-Colonel
Moreland. under instructions from
Colonel Willcocks, with a force of in
fantry and five guns. attacked large
war camp at Kokofu. With brilliant
charge the stockades we're rushed be-
fore the enemy had time to occupy
them, and, therefore, they were forced
to evacuate the town. A large amount
of ammunition and arms were cap
tured. The town was then razed, thus
removing an Important obstacle on
Colonel Willcock's flank.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-08-03
More Troops From Cuba.

Santiago de Cuba, July 31.-The
Second battalion of the Fifth United
States infantry, Major Borden COM
msnding, will leave tomorrow for the
United States. The companies at
Guantanamo and Baracoa will be
taken aboarI en- route. The officers
have received Instructions to prepare
warm clothing for hard winter cam
paign, and to be ready to re-em bark
shortly after arriving in New York.
AL the men are enthusiastic at the pros
pect Of active service in China.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-08-03

New York, July 30.-Consul General
Espionla, of the republic of Colombia,
said today of the revolution in Panama:
"I think it is all over. Eight hundred
government troops met 1 200 insurgents
and either killed or wounded 400 OF
them. Reinforcements for the govern
ment came just then, General Campos
bringing 1000 additional troops.
There was nothing else to do, and the
insurgents just laid down their arms
and surrendered.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-08-03
Molineu1's Petition Denied.

New York, Angst 2.-Judge Dugro,
of the supreme court, today handed
down q decision denying the petition
of Weeks and Battle, attorneys for Ro-
land B. Molineux, fer writ of man
.damus to compel Recorder Golf sum-,
marily to decide the Molineux appeal
papers. Judge Dugro's decision means
a delay Of many months In the Moli-
,neux case. during which the condemn-
ed man must stay in the death cell.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-08-03
To Be Reinstated.

New York, July S0.-A special to
the Times from Paris says. 1t Is htsh1y
probable that several generals who
were put on the retired list by former
Minister of War Gallifet after the Drey.
fus trial will shortly be reinstated in
the army. Generals De Negrier and
Zurlinden will both probably receive
command of army corps. This further
proof of the governments conciliatory
policy will be fayorably received by
public opinion.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-08-03
Imported L.borers Arrested.

Eagle Pass, Tex. August a.-Seven-
ty-five Mexicans who were about to
proceed to the Indian territory as labor
ers and were suspected of having been
hired in violation Of the contract labor
law were detained here by United
States authorities. Fifty of them were
found to belong to this side of the Rio
Grande and were liberated. The re-
mainder we're returned under guard.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-08-03
The News i'm Rome.

Rome, July 31.-The news of the
terrible event did not arrive here until
after midnight. Signor S. Saracco,
the premier, Immediately summoned a
meeting of the cabinet. and the minis
ters will start at the earliest possible
moment for Monsa
The prince and princess of Naples are
on board the Yela, yachting in the
Levant.
The city presents normal aspect
this morning, the news of the murder
not yet being generally known. Signor
Saracco, the premier, will leave for
Monza at O'Clock this morning with
the vice-presldent of the senate, to
draw up the certificate of death of the
king, whose body will be brought to
Rome
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-08-03
A SUDDEN ENDING.

Collapse of the Revolution in the
Republic of Colombia.
Washington, July 30.-The state de-
partment has received dispatch from
Consul General Gudger, at Panama,
announcing the collapse of the revolu-
tionary movement there. He states
that the Liberals unexpectedly >surren-
dered and that quiet now prevails at
Panama.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-08-03
Woman Mail Carrier Killed.

Roseburg, Or, July 30.-Mrs. D.
N. Fish, mail carrier from Glendale to
Starveout, was instantly killed near
Glendale this morning. The team be-
came frightened and ran away and she
was thrown from the buggy. She
struck on her head and her neck was
broken.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-08-03

Seattle, July 30.-W. L. Metcalf
treasurer of the city of Skagway, com
mitted suicide by shooting himself in
the head on July 20. The cause for
the deed is not known, apparently,
even among intimate friends of the de.
ceased. Metcalf was 80 years old, a
native of the state of Washington, AND
unmarried. He went to Alaska in the
early COS, residing at Sitka, Juneau
and finally at Sakgway, during all ol
which time he held many positions oi
trust. He was member of the Elks
and the Arctic Brotherhood. His
parents reside in Seattle.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-08-03
Miners From Klondike.

Victoria, B. c., July 30.-The Cot
tage City arrived this afternoon, bring
ing about $4,000 in gold. She had
number of Klondikers on board.
News was Brought by her that the
miners had found rich placers diggings
at the headwaters of the Yukon. Over
500 miners had stampeded to finds in
Glacier hav
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-08-03

Washington, August 2.-The state
department has received word from
William T. Fee, United States consul
at Bombay, India, reporting the arrival
at that port June 25 of the ship Quito
with 5000 tons of corn contributed by
the people of America for the relief of
the famine sufferers in India.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-08-03
The Nome Tundra Burned.

Seattle, July 80 A special to the
times says: Cape Nome was treated
to great confagrationn early in this
month. Miles and miles of tundra
was burned over and many native
homes destroyed. The fire began close
to the eastern suburbs of Nome and
swept the country from the outer edge
of the sand beach to the foothills and
far belw Cape Nome, SO that the sur
face looks like vast prairie that has
been burned over.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-08-03
Prominent New York German.

New York, July 31.-William
Kramer, millionaire real estate own
er, founder of the Atlantic Garden
Music Hall, owner of the Thalia thea
ter and one of the best known Germans
in New York, died today, aged &c
ye8IS.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-08-03

An electric light plant to supply
Roseburg and large saw mill will be
erected at Winchester, Douglas county,
by Portland and Eastern capitalists,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-08-03
NEW KIND OF FOOL.

Threw Cigarette Into Powder at the
Cannon's Mouth.
Springfield, ILL.,, July 31.-Ten per-
sons were injured, two fatally, by the
premature discharge of the evening gun
at the National guard encampment,
Camp Lincoln, this evening. The ex-
plosion was caused by some one throw
ing lighted cigarette into powder
which had fallen to the ground. The
accident occurred in the presence of q
large crowd of visitors to the camp.
Corporal Balsley and Jesse Rupert,
acting quartermaster, were loading the
evening gun, assisted by several men of
Battery A. A sack of powder was
placed in the mouth of the cannon, and
Rupert was about to drive the charge
home. The powder sack was too long
for the gun, and in forcing it into the
cannon the canvas was torn, some of
the powder falling to the ground just
below the nozzle of the cannon. Priv
ate Rupert stood facing the gun, ram
rod in hand. Balsley also faced the
gun, while number of soldiers and
civilians were gathered around, despite
the commands of the officers in COM
mand to keep back. Suddenly some
one uttered the words:
watch them scatter"
There was flash of powder on the
ground, the flames were communicated
to the powder which was to be fired in
the cannon aud the gun was discharg-
ed. The ramrod was broken and shot
from the cannon and Balsley and Rup.
pert had their clothes blown from their
bodies. which were blackened with
powder. The others staggered back,
burned and blinded. The wounded
were taken to The hospitals.
Some say it was a man in uniform
who threw the cigarette. but an eye
witness declares it was small boy.
North Dakota Tornado.
Hillsboro, N. D., July 31.-A severe
tornado passed through Traill county
yesterday afternoon, and across the
river into Minnesota, where it split into
two parts. The path of the storm in
Traill county was 81 miles long and
four miles wide. Three miles north OF
Caledonia the house of Thomas Everson
was demolished and his 17-year-oId son
killed. At Caledonia the city hall and
Presbyterian church were wrecked,
and nearly every building in the town
was injured. So far as known, the
Eyerson boy as the only one killed.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-08-03

Panama, July s0.-The insurgents
in the department of Panama have sur
rendered. =