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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-12
CUBAN INDUSTRY REVIVED.
Sugar Production on the Increase-Other
Interests Picking Up.


Washington, Sept. 10.-In its final
| settlement regarding the commerce of
Cuba the bureau of insular affairs of
the war department duells particularly
on the sugar and tobacco industry of
the island, and presents some interest
ing facts regarding the production of
these two commodities. After showing
that sugar constituted one-half of the
exports of the island for 1901, and pre-
dieting that it will continue to be the
leading product, the statement is made
that there are other interests which
are growing and which may become of
vital importance to the future prosper
ity of the island. By far the greatest
of these is tobacco, of which in it's
different forms there was exported in
1901 $25, ,OOO, 900 worth.
The report reviews the history OF
Cuban sugar growing, which first
assumed importance in 1910, when the
crop amounted to 100000 tons. The
production steadily increased up to the
time of the ''Ten Years War;" when
it had reached 749, 900 tons. At the
close of the war the sugar crop had fall
len to 533, 900 tons. During the last
10 years of Spanish occupancy, the
production varied greatly, exceeding
10, 600 tons in 1894 and 1895, and
after the beginning of the insurrection
running as low as 212, 900 tons in 1897.
The average for this decade was about
100000 tons.
The expectation of sugar for the
calendar year 1899 was in round num-
bers BIZ 900 tons; in 1900 2s7 900 tons,
and in 1901 100000 tons, and during
the entire period of American occupa-
ton more than l 1,4OO,0 900 tons.
1t is estimated by good authorities
that about 1900, 900 acres, or one-four-
teenth of the entire acreage of the
island, is devoted to the culture of
sugar cane. With the establish
ment of new plants, equipped with the
latest appliances, the planters secured
from violence, and removal of the
enormous burdens of the various taxes
formerly imposed by the government
of Spain, the acreage in cane may be
greatly increased and the cost of pro-
duetion be reduced to minimum.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-12
TO WATER THE LAND.
Government Finds Reservoir Sites Easily
Small Projects Come First.

| Washington, Sept. 11.-Chief Hydro
grapher Newell, of the geological sur
vey, who is just back from a tour of in
spection in the West, says such salts
1 factory progress has been made with
the examination of feasible reservoir
sites that in all probability the work O
construction on the first approved pro
ject under the new law, can be com
menced early next spring. Mr.. New
ellis idea is to begin with the construc
tion of several projects of medium pro
portions with the funds now available
getting the most promising under way
before the contract for the second is let
and so on until the available funds are
utilized. On his recent trip, Mr.. New
ell found a number of projects which
| give promise of entire success, and he
says there will be no difficulty in max
ing good stalt.
In inaugurating this work, an at
tempt will be made to construct sys-
TENS where the maximum number OF
oOtSICic may pOO pIofAuCu 1O4 Ou IC>
claimed lands at the minimum cost,
and where, by quick construction. the
funds arising from the disposal of water
rights will be returned to the reclama-
tion fund in the shortest possible time.
The several field. parties now at work
ale making satisfactory progress, and
will continue work until late in the
season, when those in the Northern
states will be transferred to the South
west, where they will continue through
the winter.
Mr.. Newell found peculiar condi-
tion existing in Oregon, Washington
and Idaho, where the most desirable
reservoir sites have already been segre-
gated under the Carey act. For this
reason, it is more than probable that
none of the initial projects will be
undertaken there. Should these states,
however. experience Difficulty in pro-
curing funds with which to carry out
thier proposed projects, he says the
government later would be very glad to
step in and undertake Improvements on
one or more of these sites. 1t is yet
possible that some exceptionally good
site may be disclosed in the Blue noun
tains, in which event it would be given
due consideration with those most fav-
orable reported.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-12
ALASKA COALING STATION.
One May be Established 400 Miles West
of Dutch Harbor.

One May be Established 400 Miles West
of Dutch Harbor.
San Francisco, Sept. 1.-THE rev.
enue cutter Hugh McCulloch, Captain
Coulson, has arrived here from Dutch
Harbor. The McCulloch was under
orders to examine Adakh island. 400
miles west of Dutch Harbor, as prob
able site for a United States coaling
station. One of the United States
gunboats returning from Alaska last
year had visited the same island,
reporting favorably upon the PROPOSE
ton, and Captain Coulson's report, it
is understood, will concur in all that
was said of Adakh. This is the island
which is declared to be situated with a
harbor and landing suitable for the
discharge of cargoes by good sized
colliers.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-12
st. Vincent Board of Inquiry.

New York, Sept. 11.-Further news
from St. Vincent is awaited with pain
full interest, cables the Lcndon corre-
spondent of the Tribune. The future
of the island is in jeopardy and in
vestigation from a scientific point of
view seems absolutely necessary.
Colonial Secretary Chamberlain has
given no indication of his intentions
in hessmatter, but it is believed he
favors the appointment of commission
of inquiry.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-12
Kilauea Again Breaks Out.

Honolulu, Sept. 5 - The volcano
Kilauea has again broken out in
active eruption. The later reports
from the Island of Hawaii state that
lake of not lava has appeared in the
smaller crater, and that the volcano
is again displaying streamers of fire,
forming grand spectacle. Prior to
the display a shock of earthquake was
felt at Hilo and in the district Of
Hamakua.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-12
Jamaica Wants to Join Canada.

Kingston, Jamaica, Sept. 10.-At a
meeting yesterday afternoon of the rep
resentative sugar planters of Jamaica,
resolutions were passed condemning
Great Britain's neglect of the West
Indies. resulting almost in ruin to the
sugar industry, setting forth the total
inadequacy of the measures proposed
by Great Britain for the relief of her
West Indian sugar planters, aid call
ing for federation with Canada as the
only means of relief.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-12
BOTH SIDES RESTING EASY.
Close of Seventeenth Week of Anthracite
Miners Strike.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Sept. g. With
the beginning of the 18th week of the
miners strike, both sides to the contest
say they are satisfied with the situa-
tion. The operators state that the
output of coal this past week was
greater than any other week since the
strike began. The strikers, on the
other hand. assert, through their
officers, that the efforts of the big COM
panies to resume mining have been a
signal failure.
At strike headquar ;ers it is admitted
that the washeries are tuning out a
certain amount of coal, but it is assert
ed that tie total output is only a drop
in the bucket. President Mitchell
says that the miners are lust as deter
mined as ever, and that all talk of them
going back to work was without found
alton.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-12
NEWS OF OREGON
FTFMS OF INTEREST FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE STATE.
Commercial and Financial Happenings of
the Past Week-Brief Review of the
Growth and Development of Various
Industries Throughout Our Common
weaIth-Latest Market Report.

The Benton county tax roll shows al
increased valuation of $4,000 owe
last year.
A promising gold prospect has beer
opened up near the North Pole mine
in the Cracker creek district.
The Montezuma Gold Mining Com
pany, of Sumpter, has been incorporat
ed with capital of 81 100000.
A move for a new armory for the
Oregon City national guard is on foot
The county is asked for aid in the
matter.
Four hundred head of sheep were
shot by 25 masked men, who are sup.
posed to have been miners, on the
Grant county range.
Hop growers in Polk county say that
while as a rule the crop is lighter than
last year, a number of yards will run
considerably heavier. -
The report of the Benton county
clerk for the past two years shows that
he lacks $13.48 Of turning over to his
successor as much as he received.
Secretary of State Dunbar has ordered
a warrant drawn for 81 500 in favor of
Maurice Smith and others, being the
reward offered for the capture and re-
turn of Harry Tracy.
Five masked men entered a store at
Prairie City, Grant county, blew open
the safe, and secured $40 in coin and
gold dust. A lot of checks and county
warrants were also taken.
The Southern Pacific Company has
commenced the construction of a
100000 gallon steel oil tank in it's
yards at Ashland. The tank will be
one of the largest on the coast. 81.
Hugh G. Bellinger, nominated for a
cadetship at the Annapolis naval acad-
emy, failed to qualify in the recent
examinations at that institution and
will therefore not be able to enter, AS
none of the alternates took the examin-
alton, there may be an Oregon vacancy.
Farmers near Eugene are greatly in
censed over what is believed to be the
work of an incendiary. A number of
residences and barns have been de-
stroyed by fire. A meeting was held
last week and reward offered for the
and conviction of the
criminal.
A large amount of fruit is being
shipped from The Dalles to Eastern
cities.
The CASTOR Touring mill is running
day and night, and farmers are bring
ing in their wheat very rapidly.
All preparations are completed for
the Baker City carnival to be held the
week commencing September 15.
The schooner Wing and Wing is high
and dry on the shore near Florence,
where she went while trying to enter
the Siuslaw river.
Considerable new wheat is coming
into The Dalles. The ssglain this year
is of very good quality and perfect
is expressed on every hand
Clatsop county commissioners will
endeavor to start a fund for the build
ing of new court house and Jail.
The Salem Fourth of July committee
has $396.50 on hand, which, by the
general desire of the public, will be
spent in the improvement of Marion
square.
Hop picking is in full swing
throughout the Willamette valley.
There seems to be plenty of pickers.
The price ranges from 40 to so cents
per box.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-12
1000 Chinese Drowned.

Victoria, B. c., Sept. IL japanese
papers contain kilograms stating that
5000 persons lost their lives by the
overfowing OF the West river in China.
There was also heavy loss of life and
property in Formosa by floods, followed
by tidal wave. The Boxers are active
in Chengtu, where Messrs. Bruce and
Lewis, American missionaries, were
murdered. The Boxers are not we'll
armed, but are causing lot of trouble.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-12
Proposed Cuban Loan.
Havana, Sept. 9.-The house of re

Havana, Sept. 9.-The house of rep
resentatives is daily holding secret
sessions to discuss the question of the
$35 ,000,0O0 loan and the matter of
providing means to meet it. The idea
of establishing lottery to this end has
many supporters, while other members
of the house advocate an internal reve-
nue. tax. The senate has not yet con-
frmed the nomination of Rafael Mon
tero as Cuban minister to Great Brit.
ain. The press favors it.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-12
Forest Fires In Colorado.

Lyons, Colo, Sept. 1O.-Advices to-
day from Longs Peak are that fully
Elk forest fires are burning in that
vicinity and are beyond control. Large
areas have already been burned over
and millions of feet of valuable timber
destroyed.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-12
Four Hours Battle in Venezuela.

Washington, Sept. 9.-Mr. Bowen,
United States minister at Caracas, has
telegraphed the department of state
that an engagement between the revolu-
tionists and government troops oc-
CURED Yesterday on the mountain be-
hind the American legation, lasting
four hours and resulting in the rout of
the revolutionists.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-12
Martinique to be Abandoned.

Paris, Sept. IA cablegram from
Governor Lemaire, of Martinique, says
that measures have been taken to en-
sure the evacuation of the northern
part of the island.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-12
Upton WILL CHALLENGE SOON.
He is the Same Old Sport as Ever, Willing
to Give Others Chance.


Rothesay, Scotland, Sept. 10. - In
an interview here today with repre-
sentative of the Associated Press, Sir
Thomas Upton informed the latter
that he would mail formal challenge
for the Americas cup to the New York
yacht club within two or possibly three
weeks. If, however, in the meantime,
any British yachtsmen or combination
of yachtsmen, challenge, they would
have his cordial assistance and the
use of the Shamrock II as trial boat
absolutely free of cost. Sir Thomas
added that the stories about his new
boat being already half built were
false.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-12
$4,000 Fire i'm Iowa Town.

Des Moines, Ia, Sept. 11.-Fire at
Gilmore, Ia. this morning destroyed
$40, 900 worth of property. The fire
originated in the Willis lumber yard
from an unknown cause.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-12
Wall paper Factory Burned.

Hackensack, N. J., Sept. 10.-The
plant of the Campbell Wall Paper
Company at Boston was DESTROYED by
fire tonight. Loss, SIZE, 900.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-12
Ammunition forRebeIs.

New York, Sept. 10.-Loaded down
with dynamite and carrying in her hold
large quantity of ammunition, it is
alleged, the little steamer Maid of
Patuca has sailed from this port, says
Baltimore dispatch to the Herald. 1t
was stated that the vessel was to be
used in building jetty at the mouth
of the Patucs river in Honduras, but
along the water front the impression
prevails that the steamer is carrying
ammunition for Colombian rebels,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-17
THE NESTING SEASON.
This Year the Birds Are Late Building
Their Homes

The late spring has delayed the construc-
ton of many homes in and around Wash
ington-homes Of the songsters, the rob-
bins, the woodthrushes, the catbirds. the
brown thrasherS, the wrens and the hum
ming birds.
All of these builders are most particular.
They require not only genuine spring
weather, but plentiful foliage in which to
secrete their tiny archit ectural creations
The conditions now however, are most
propitious. and birds nests are being built
at a rate which even casts shade over the
enterprise Of the modern apartment house
creator. 1t takes keen eyes, though. to de-
tect the hiding places of the birds, and
most CO the summer homes in the trees
will not be known of to those who have to
get about without wings until the frosts Of
autumn have stripped bare the limbs, which
is far past the time when the tail and
beak of the sharp-eyed little mother pro-
truded from them.
That each species of the feathered tribe
has marked peculiarities is atteSted by
careful observers Some are most feroc
ious, noisy and bold If an intruder takes
a peep at their young, and in this class
goes the cat bird. Pathos is the essential
characteristic of the brown thrasher. She
hides her nest usually in an inaccessible
place deep in the heart of a hedge and
protected by thorns. If you spy her out she
will at once rally her mate and together
they will plead to You in tones most plain
tive. The female robin, although she will
nest near to human habitation, seems most
easily scared from her young. A robin
family which has been observed nesting in
the same tree in of the down town
parks for two seasons has established
reputation for heartlessness. Last spring
it was observed that Mrs. Robin would
leave her nest on the slightest provocation,
and this year. during one of the recent cold
days. she deserted the little brood just
Matched for whole day just because some
Workmen were engaged nearby.
Perhaps one Of the most rare and inter-
esting sight in nature is to humming
bird on her nest The nest looks just like
a knot Of moss on the limb on which it
rests 1t is tiny cup, relatively deep and
well secured to the limb. The mother bird
exactly fills this cup, and the winged
jewel broods thus upon her pea-like eggs
or absurdly small birdlings she seems the
very embodiment Of motherhood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-17
DISCOVERY OF NERvocIDINE.
A Powerful Anesthetic Made From an
Indian Plant
From the Pittsburg Gazette.

rum inc iliASbuIH paI'lbe.
A new local anesthetic obtained from an
Indian plant called ''basu-basu'' has re-
Gently been submitted to careful examina-
tion by some Hungarian dentists The an
esthet!c action of this substance was dis
covered a year ago by dentist In FIume-
DIR. Dalma-who tried the effect of basu-
basu in cases OF painful pulpits, and rec
commended it powerful agent which
might replace arsenic I'm the treatment of
that condition. DR.. Dalma also separated
the active principles of the plant which
proved to be an alkaloid. and in his later
experiments he used the salt obtained by
treating the alkaloid with hydrochlo-
ric acid This salt mas been named "nervo-
cidine.' In weak solution Q-10 of 100 per
cent? nervocidine produced a marked local
anesthesia of the cornea OF warm blooded
animals. Two drops of 1-29 per cent solu-
ton applied to the human conjunctiva pro-
duced burning sensation, accompanied by
Iachrymation. followed after twenty min
utes by anesthesia of the cornea lasting
for five hours. After seven hours the cor
rea regained its normal condition. A 1-19
per cent solution OF nervoCidine brushed
over the mucous membrane of the cheek
caused local anesthesia of the brushed sur
face and of the tongue. accompanied by
loss of the sensation of taste and the per-
ception of heat and cold.
Attempts to produce local anesthesia by
subcutaneous injections of rvocidine in
animals have not yet been successful. The
general action of nervocidine on the system
was that Of a poison, producing death by
paralysis of the motor centers of the ner-
vous system and Of the peripheric nerves.
All the experiments proved that nervoci-
dine powerful local anesthetic which
had the advantage of producing much
more sustained action than cocaine, Ter the
effect of y or 1-5 per cent solution might
last for two or three days. 1t is, however,
not without it's dra VIDA cks. such as the To-
cal Irritation TO which il gives rise, che
slow production of the snesthetic stale
Cfrom 10 to 20 minutes being required and
a liability to the occurrence OF nausea,
vomiting salvation and ether symptoms CT
general poisoning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-17
Pulque and Mescal.
From Chambers Journal.

From Chambers Journal
On the east coast and in the central
provinces of Mexico a drink called pulGue
is made from the sap of the maguey, each
plant in its Towering season yielding rough
ly about a gallon of sap a day. The sap
undergoes a process of quick fermentation
and is then ready for sale as pulque, a
viscous, whitish liquor, more stupefying
than intoxicating in its effects. On the
west coast, however, the Mexcans barely
even know the name Of pulque. Not that
the west coast people are teetotally inclined ;
on the contrary, they manage to extract
from the maguey a much more injurious
beverage than pulque, known as mescal
To quote one of the sages of America, this
latter liquor is like Scotch whiskey seven
times heated, with the addition of a hot
chilli. liberal. dash Of fusel Oil and a
small piece of scrap-iron favoring" But
mescal is really comparatively mild to either
Irwin or teguila, which are also products
of the prolific maguey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-17
Blood-Stained Koh-i-Noor.
From Harper's Magazine.

If the history of India be written in tears
the history of the Koh-i-noor is written in
blood. Ancient dynasties have vanished
and mighty empires have fallen in the long
struggle to possess this gem of gems; sons
have risen against their fathers and faith
ers have exterminated their own progeny
in it's capture or defense. For this treas
ure has ever been deemed in popular opin-
ion to be the insignia of India's empire
and its possession the most indefeasibe
guarantee Of her sovereignty. This fact
alone renders the history of the Koh-i-noor
a matter of paramount Importance to En-
glishmen and of unique interest perhaps to
the whole civilized world, especially in view
of the fact that by command of King Ed
ward VII the famous jewel is to be set In
the crown which Queen Alexandra will
wear at the coming coronation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-17
directed to assemble, mounted, at headquar
tiers not later than 9:45 o'clock a. m.

directed to assemble, mounted at headquar-
tiers not later than 9:45 o'clock a. m.
The I'd Battalion, with Company A, Sd
Battalion, attached, has been detailed for
duty as escort to the parade of the Grand
Army of the Republic, Department of the
Potomac, Memorial day, the Both instant
and will be reported to the officer of the
day at the corner of Pennsylvania avenue
and 14th street at $50 o'clock a. m.
AS heretofore announced in The Star
the dedication of the Ordway monument
will not occur the 10Th instant as planned,
by reason of failure of the quarry to ship
the stone called for by the specifications in
time for the unwilling. The ceremony will
take place just as soon the shaft is re-
ceived and placed in position.
Private NJ. P. Britain, Company A, Cd
Battalion. has been rendered and has &C
cepted the position of inspector of rife
practice of that battalion. with rank of first
lieutenant, made vacant by the recent res
ignation of Lieut.. Horace NJ. Bell The
new inspector is one of the most accom-
plished rifle shots of the brigade, and it is
anticipated that he will do much to in
crease the proficiency of the members of
the I'd Battalion before the targets.
The following have been honorably dis
charged on their own applications: Lands
man ]. L. Fox, list Division, Naval Bat
talon; Iandsman William w. Holt LIST
Division, Naval Battalion, and Private
Adolph A. Williamson, Company c, 9Th
Battalion.
By reason of removal from the District
Private Fred Robertson, Company D, 9th
Battalion, and Private Myron H. Adams
Ambulance Corps have been honoraby dis
charged.
In the interest of the service, Private
Percy /. Lowd, Brigade Band; Private Will
Private John j. Murphy, Company c, 9th
Battalion; Private Sylvester B. WEIGH
Company c, 9Th Battalion; Private William
Louden Company d, 9th Battalion, and
Private Charles NJ Wiese. Company D. 9Th
Battalion, have been discharged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-17
Ping Pong a la Tennyson.
From the Critic.

Grim porteut falls % er dining halls,
Excited hearts full high are beating;
O Quick, Snatch oG the tsblecloh
Refore the felix's bave done their eating.
Ping Father Ping, Set the wild echoes rngingi
And Pong Mother, Answers echoes, Pongine,
/. PangiEg, Pinging.
q bark q hear, How sharp and clear
As Granddad pings across the table.
@ faint and far the echoes are
With jenkins ponrtng in the stable.
Ping, 'Tis the cook and exc the housemaid finging
Care to the winds and Ponging, Panging. PinginJ
o Love. il paiis-ihs chasing balls
That hide themselves In dusty places
While one. alas. new in the gas,
And three knocked valued vases.
Ping. Is IL true that angels more ninging,
With harps for bats go pongng, Psnging Pingingi