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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-15
To Clear Columbia Channel.

The Dalles-Major w. G. Langftt,
engineer in charge, accompanied by
Lieutenant Rees and w. II. Morris,
have left on an inspection visit to
Three-Mile rapids, above this city,
where work will commence Immediate
lyrrupon removal of distractions in the
Columbia at that point. The contract
for this work. awarded some time since
to Wakefield & Co, of Portland, has
now been approved and operations will
be pushed there at once.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-15
Five and Seven Cents.

Astoria-The Columbia River Fish
ermen's Protective union has fixed the
opening prices for salmon on the Co.
lumbia river for the coming season at
5 cents per pound for fish weighing less
than rs pounds and cents per pound
for those weighing 25 pounds or over.
This is the same price as last season
for the small fish, but is an advance of
one cent for the large ones. The meet
ing also appointed committee on the.
question of affiliating with the Fisher
mems Protective union of the Pacific.
coast and Alaska.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-15
Will Vote on Union County Seat.

La Grande-The county court of
Union county has just decided that the
question of relocating the county seat
from Union to La Grande may be voted
upon by the people of the county in
the general election in June. J. D..
Slater, of La Grande, appeared for the
petitioners and T. H. Crawford, of
Union, for the demonstrators. The
court decided to dismiss the remon-
STRANGE and granted the prayer of the
petitioners.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-15
Sure Japan Lost a Chance.

Niu Chwang, April 13.-The Russian
officers commanding here openly declare
that Japan has lost her chance to capt
ure this port by failing to assault be-
fore the modern artillery now in place
could be mounted. The defenses are
now declared to be ample to insure the
repulse of any force that can be mus
tered by Japan. An excessive rainfall
has flooded the railway and blocked all
of the roads in Southern Manchuria,
leaving the country impossible.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-15
Columbia Jetty to Be Extended.

Astoria-Assistant Engineer Hegardt
states that the replacing of the portion
of the jetty trestle, which was carried
away by storms last winter, has been
completed and work on the jetty ex-
tension will be resumed on April 80.
One thousand tons of rock will then be-
received from the Bugby quarry, but
no rock will be received by water from
the Columbia contract company's quarry
for some time, as the receiving wharves
at Fort Stevens have been delayed in
construction.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-15
Niu Chwang Defenses Strong.

Niu Chwang, April 10, via Chefoo,
China, April 12.-General Kouropatk-
in's visit to Niu Chwang has inspired
boundless confidence. The commander
in chief ordered 10000 reserves to re-
inforce this position, in view of the ex-
pected japanese attack, while an ad-
ditional force of 200 men is ready
to concentrate upon this place at
short notice, if necessary. Il is esti-
mated now that there are 400 900 Rus
sian troops in Manchuria.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-15
HISTORIC OAK PLANTED.
Roosevelt and Hitchcock Place Tree In
Ground That Sprang From Acorn.


Washington, April 11.-A historic
oak was planted by President Roosevelt
and Secretary of the Interior Hitch
cock this evening in the yard to the
east of the White House. The little
tree was grown from an acorn that Mr..
Hitchcock picked up from beneath an
oak on the grounds of the Peterhof
palace in Russia. The Russian oak
was grown from an acorn that came
from the tree that sheltered Washing
toms tomb at Mount Vernon. The
spade that was used in the ceremony at
the White House this evening will be
preserved as memento of the occasion.
On it's blade will be painted legend
detailing the circumstances Of the tree
planting.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-15
Senator Ouay Is Very iii.

New York, April 13.-United States
Senator Quay is reported to be ill in
Atlantic City. No one is allowed to
see him and the attending physician
has given strict orders that no verbal
or written messages pertaining to pol
itics or business shall be taken into the
sick room. The senator, it was said,
must have absolute rest and be free for
the present from all care. He is II
wears old,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-15
10 Build Levees Along River.

Pendleton-County Judge Hartman
and Commissioner Walker are in Walla
Walla to confer with the commissioners
of that county on important improve
ments for the Little Walla Walla river
near Freewater and Milton. Nearly
every season the river has overfowed
it's banks and done considerable damage
to fruit and crops. The two counties
will cooperate in the building of the
leYees.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-15
VIEW HOOD RIVER LANDS.
State Land Board Pleased With Farms
on Which Loan Is Asked.

State Land Board Pleased With Farm8
on Which Loan Is Asked.
Hood River-Governor Chamberlain,
Secretary Of State Frank Dunbar and
State Treasurer Charles E. Moore, COM
-prising the state land board, arrived in
Hood River the first of the week and
were driven over the valley in order
that they might form an opinion of the
fruit lands upon which the state is to
lend school money to the farmers who
must borrow funds to meet their pay
ments on stock in the Farmers irriga-
tion company.
All the members of the board were
very favorablv impressed with what
they saw, and are perfectly satisfied to
loan the Hood River farmers the money
some of them need.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-15
MONEY TO RIVERS
HOUSE PASSES BILL CARRYING
100000.
No New Projects Will Be Undertaken
Channels are Only to Be Maintained
or Restored-No Amendments Were
Made-Money Becomes Immediately
Available.

Washington, April 13.-The house
today passed the bill reported by the
committee on rivers and harbors appro-
priating So, 600, 200 for the restoration
or maintenance of channels, or for 9TH
er river and harbor improvements
Burton (O.), chairman of the commit
tee, in explaining the bill urged the
adoption of settled principles with re-
gard to river and harbor work. Bur-
CESS (Dem., Tex.) and Ransdell (Dem. :,
La.) favored increases in the appropria-
tion for river and harbor improvement,
the former urging that they should be
doubled and the latter regarding $780,
100000 as not too much. Quite a
large number of bills of minor import
ance were passed.
The house then went into committee
of the whole for the consideration of
the emergency river and harbor bill,
general debate being limited to three
hours. Burton, (O.), in charge of the
bill, made an explanation of it and
gave general survey of the subject of
river and harbor improvements. He
said the amounts expended for this
purpose, Wueu tue WASH eACcHG VI ouI
waterways was considered, was very
small. The system pursued in the
United States, he thought, contrasted,
most unfavorably with those of foreign
countries.
The bill then was passed without
amendments. Under it's provisions,
the money appropriated becomes imme-
diately available, and is to be expend-
ed under the direction. of the secretary
of war and the supervision of the chief
engineers.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-15
Biscuit Factory Employees to Strike.

New York, April ia general
strike of the employees of the National
biscuit company's factory in this city
has been ordered because of alleged dis
elimination against union men. About
800 workmen attended the meeting at
which the strike was decided upon,
but at least / 900 will be thrown out
of work.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-15
Eastern Oregon q. A. r.

La Grande-The Eastern Oregon G..
A. R. encampment will meet in La
Grande this year for the first time in
some years on July l, 2, 8 and 4, and
it will be one of the most rousing cele-
brations ever held in Eastern Oregon.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-15
Mississippi Tears Out Levee.

Rolling Fork, Miss, April 13.-It is
reported tonight that a portion of the
levee at Gales Head has caved in, seri-
ously impairing the strength of the
embankment and causing grave fears of
a crevasse. Large forces of men are
engaged in reinforcing the Ievee.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-15
Down q Long Flume.

La Grande-The work of shooting
wood down the fumeD from Fox hill to
the electric light plant at Orc Dell,
which furnishes the light for La
Grande, began this week. The fume
is two miles long. Six men are en-
ployed.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-15
Congress to Be Invited to Fair.

Washington, April l13.-Congress has
been invited to attend the opening of
the Louisiana Purchase exposition on
Saturday, April 80.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-24

based on a letter signed, Donor tC
the Fund DIR. Babbit states that il
the writer of the letter win send his
name and the amount of his subscrip-
tion to the mortgage he win endeavoI
to return the amount.
Further, DR.. Babbit states that Bish-
OPP Burgess must have been misquoted
when he is declared to have said that
he did not know that there were still
some out standing notes against the
church. He also says that the bishop
must have been misquoted In the state
ment that it was his desire to sell the
church. A
Despite reports to the contrary DR..
Babbitt says that a report for 1908
has been made out but that through
an oversight while he was i'll the re-
port was mislaid. It is now in the
hands of a printer and win soon be
distributed.
In conclusion DR.. Babbitt says; q
am unalterably determined to protect
myself and my work with the same
degree of fervor against all
comers under the canons of the laws
of the state"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-24
General Manager E. E. Calvin Of
the Short Line Scheduled
for Ills Place.
sHAKEup TO BE GENERAL
Other Chnages OF n Sweeping
Nature VIII Take Place ON
Hartman Lines and
Others IN Well.

Portland. March 2s.--That President
A. l.. Mohler Of the o. II. a NJ. In 70
be promoted 10 position with the
Union Pacific NJ Omaha. and that AZ
slatant General Manager ". u. Calvin.
Of the short Line az Salt Lake City.
Ia 10 come here 10 Ill Mohler's place.
was practically confirmed this city
today, No details ag 10 when the
change win take place or the exRc,
titles that the officials win hold In
their new positions can be secured, as
local officials are not at liberty TO dis
cusa the matter. However. Il II pretty
generally understood what the new
arrangement win be. and official con-
nrmation IL looked for within the next
day or two. I
Mr.. Mohler. II IN understood, will as
sumo the position vacated by Prcsi-
dent Burt and will exercise the same
authority an that official over the TN
ion Pacific.
Mr.. Calvin. who ia to come here IN
Mr. Mohler'S place. Il ~ understood,
viii not be president OF the o, II, q
NJ, but viii occupy the position Of
general manager and win exercise gem
erai authority over the affairs Of the
road In Oregon and washington,
The present atmosphere Of uncer-
taiity that pervadea railroad circles Is
looked upon az an indication that
there win likely be come sweeping
changes. not only on the Hartman
lines, but on others an well.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-24
FRAUD CASE BEGUN.
HYDE and pImond Appear for Thei'
Preliminary Hearing.

HYDE and pimond Appear for The''
Preliminary Hearing.
san Francisco March 2s.--The pre-
limInary hearing q the Hyde-pimond
land fraud cases waa resumed today
before United States Commissioners
Heacock. Francis J. Heney for the
prosecution. offered as evidence GER
tlned copy Of the indictment. the ad-
mission Of which waa strenuously op'
posed by the attorneys for the defense
The objection was overruled and az
exception was taken.
The government then announced
that il would rest the case on the evil
dence submitted. This action was OBJ
jected 10 and after further argument
adjournment was taken until Monday
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-24
THE TRIP KILLED HER.
aothsr Goes to Nurse Sick Son and
Dies Suddenly.

Dies ouodeniy.
Jacksonville. Ore. March 25.-MrA.
Mary Cameron. wife OF Hon. Theodore
Cameron, died at the home Of her son,
Otis Krause. Saturday. March 10. IN
klamath Falls. aged 10 years, month
ana days. The remains reached
Jacksonville Sunday night and the fu-
neral was held Tuesday afternoon 10
the Masonic hall. under the auspices
OF Adarei chapter. No. .. order Of the
Eastern star, assisted by Ruth Re-
bekah lodge No. I. and Madrona lodge,
No. IL, Degree Of oHnor. of which or
ders she was prominent member.
Mrs. Cameron was prominent In lodge
and society circles, She went to Kla-
math Fails q few days ago In response
10 a telegram informing her Of the
serious illness OF both her son and
daughter-ln-law. The tiresome stage
ride and exposure 10 cold were too Sc
we're. and brought on an attack Of
pneumonla and pei.itonitis, An opera
ton was performed Saturday morn
lng but she did not rally from II.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-24
HEADQUARTERS ON lsTHMus
important Points Decided Regarding
It Work of Canal Commission.

Washington. March 2s.-.Two i'm
rortant points have developed in con-
nection with work for the isthmian
canal commission, One is that head
quarters for the commission will prob
ably be on the isthmus of Panama in
stead of at Washington, although an
office win probably be maintained here.
The other point is that part of the
time of at least five of the commits
sioners win be devoted to their priv
ate interests.
Admiral Walker, chairman of the
commission. and General Davis, the
army member of the body. win devote
their entire time to the canal work
Legislation pending before congress
provides for the appointment of a gov
ernor of the American zone on the
isthmus II enacted. It is quite prob
able that the president may designate
General Davis as governor of the canal
strip.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-24
Indian Appropriation sIII.

washington. March 23.--The senate
spent the greater part OF the day con-
siderlng the Indian appropriation bill
Three hours Of the time was given q
discussion Of the claim for $4,000
for services rendered the Choctaw In
dianA II was finally eliminated from
the Indian bill. The civil service de-
bate was renewed and there was a
discussion OF the policy to be pursued
in securing employees for work on the
Panama canal.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-24
JAPANESE STATESMEN MEET
AND REHEARSE BIG EVENTS

Toxic, March 23e--At a special ses-
sion the diet today entered upon the
business for which 1t was called.
Premier Kntsura and Minister OF For
eign Affairs Kolnura addressed the
house.
Russia not cnly failed to meea the
Japanese proposals, but denantly re-
sorted to actilns calculated TO lnjure
the national rights cf japan. JaPan
was compelled In self-dcfense to ter
inmate negotiations and take inds-
pendent action.
He was confident that the world
would recognize the justice and pa
tlence uniformly exercised by Japan
In carrying forward negotiations.
Minister OF Foreign Affairs Komura
placed before the house the full text
Of the diplomatic correspondence with
Russia, commencing with the opening
OF negotiations in July last and end
ing with the instructions to Minister
Kurino to, withdraw from ST. Peters,
burg.
The substance Of the correspond
ence has already been made public.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-24

Kansas city. Mo, March 2s.-A
special TO the Times from Loomis.
Eeb.. says:
A prairie fire IL raging and already
three deaths are reported, while q
number OF farmers are missing.
Houses and stock amounting 10 $780,
900 have already been lost and the
fire continues with undated fury. The
Burlington railroad has sent special
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-24
Military Idea Prevails in Public
incubation Of Patriotism,
He Says.
"MY COUNTRY" A FAKE PLEA
Father Of His Country and AS.
sociates Flaunted Principals
in Face of Divine Decree,
H0wls Pedag0gue.

Seattle. March GA sensation has
been created here By an utterance Of
J. A. Klngsbury, principal Of the
Georgetown. wash. public schools. at
the county teachers institute today.
He attacked the methods OF teaching
patriotism in the public schools say
ing:
You notice that throughout these
teachings runs the military idea. ana
when war il on. even though II Be an
inhurnan war Of conquest, or q war
to quell the rebellion OF some cranaxs.
such as Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams.
washington. Jefferson Or Aguinalda.
who have the effrontery to ficut their
principles III the face Of q divine de-
cree or a packed Legislature. then the
watchwprf of patriotism n: 'Ms coun-
try. my country, right or wrong THAT
is the fiabby plea that patriot In time
Of war must postpone virtue. and. n
evil, to Be oticIaIly decreed to follow
the multitude"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-24

once appropriation bill for amend
ment but only six pages we're dis
posed Of. The appropriation for the
railway mail service was carefully
scrutinized and In case of Inland mall
transportation by star routes, the ap-
preparation was scaled down from 49,
100000 to s7.s5o.oOO.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-24

Omaha. March 23.-FIye fast horses
belonging to Marcus J. DaIy's string,
en- route from San Francisco to Mem
phis, were unloaded here today suffer-
ing from shipping fever. Weather
Guage, 4 stallion. died later, and Gold
Edge. valuable horse. il not ex-
pected to live. The other three are
less seriously affected.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-24
Dies on His WAY Home.

Pendleton. March &C. A. Came
ron. for 20 years superintendent Of
bridges and buildings Of the c. b. &
O., in Iowa, and for the past 10 years
with the o. r. & N. in the same ca
pacity, died suddenly this afternoon on
his way home from hospital in
Portland, where he was under treat
ment for heart trouble.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-24
Known That Two Lives Have Been Lost
and It Is Feared That Many Others
Are in Danger From the Wild,
Unsuitable Flames.
Burlington Sends Out Special Train to Assist Ranchmen in Their
Desperate Fight for Their iomes-.Houses and Stock
Amounting to 100000 Lost--Distance Of Fifteen
Miles viii Certainly Be swept Clean.

train with fire fighters from Holdredge
TO assist the ranchmen in saving the
small towns From Loomis to Platte
river. a distance Of is miles. the
whole country viii undoubtedly be
swept clear by fire. Further to the
west, toward which the blaze Is sweep
Ing. prairie country extends for near
Is 200 miles and the fire may sweep
70 Bend or Platte on the river In that
direction.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-24
70 Extend french Treaties.

Washington. March 2s.-The senate
committee on foreign relations today
authorized a favorable report on a
treaty between the United States and
France extending all existing treaties
with France and Tunis and All other
French possessions ann prots toratts
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-24

considerably greater than that Of his
predecessor A. L. Mohler. All Of the
Southern Pacific in oregon north Of
Ashland ls to be under his control.
The line between Ashland and Port
land Is owned by the oregon e Call
fornIa Company but leased BY the
Southern Pacific.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-24
Under Martial Law.

Telluride. Colo, March 2s.--An order
declaring San Miguel county under
martial law was read here this even
Ing. No trouble has occurred in the
county for some time. Four hundred
troops have arrived.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-24

Paris. March ga dispatch from
Shanghai 10 the Temps says:
~Four Chinese cruisers which have
just left here bound northward were
provisioned from japanese sources.
The Japanese forces in northern Corea
are being decimated by sickness"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-24
Spring Floods do Damage.

Chicago. March 23.-Much damage
was caused today in Chicago suburbs
by spring floods. the worst in years.
At Desplaines valley bridges were
wrecked or weakened by the high
waters, One man was drowned as the
result OF the food.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-24
Bishop Was MIsouOsed.

New York, March 2s.-The Rev. DR..
Dean Richmond Babbit, rector of the
church of the Epiphany, is much dis
turbed over the published stories con-
cerning the floating debt on his church,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-24

that the bombardment by the Japanese
fleet on the night OF March 2i and on
the morning OF March % failed to
cause any damage considered worthy
Of reporting to the emperor In con-
sequence considerable satisfaction at
the continued fruitIessness OF the Jap
anese assaults on Port Arthur prevails
In high circles.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-24
Former Cashier Arrastsd.

Los Angeles. March 23.--H. Thaes,
former cashier Of the Orange Growers
bank Of Riverside, wanted on charge
Of embezzlement, was arrested this
evening at the Country Club in River
side.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-24
vladivostook in Danger.

vladivostock. March 2s.-The situa-
tion here remains quiet. II Is not ex-
pected. however. that vladivostock
win continue to be much longer free
from vigorous operations on the part
OF the japanese.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-24
pu,Ia, to bs ENLARGED.

Salt Lake, March 23.--According to
the Herald, the Jurisdiction Of u. Il.
Calvin as head OF the oregon Rail-
road q Navigation Company, Is to be
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-24
Officials Are Satisfied.

st. Petersburg, March 24.--As no
further dispatches, official or other
wise, have arrived from Port Arthur.
officials have come to the conclusion
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-24
Book of smooFs Testimony.

Washington, March 2s.--Testimcny
in the hearing against Senator SmCOt
has been printed and bound in one
volume OF more than TOO pages
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-24
Slow Work on Bill.

Washington, March s4.--when the
house adjourned today some progress
had been made in reading the post
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-24

Chicago. March 2s.--John J. Rooney.
the "giant gripman." defeated Peter
Wiser. a Boer wrestler, here tonight.
by two out OF three falls.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-24
TO PROTECT NEuTRALs.

new ChWahg ~ Danger from IRE o.
Japanese Forces.
New chwank, March 2s,--An infor-
NAL meeting Of the foreign consuls sta
toned here has been called for the pur-
pose Of securingprotection Of the prop
erty Of neutraIs IN view of the fact
that New Chwang IL now surrounded
by large Russian forces.
The situation exposes the treaty pori
to danger from cannon fire should tn.
Japanese come up the river.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-24
They Evade Agreement.

Shanghai, March 2s.-The Russians
continue to evade carrying out the
agreement to dismantle the gunboat
Mandjur
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-24
Troops Going East.

st. Petersburg, March 2s.--The dis
patch of troops to the far east is pro-
ceedlng with increased vigor.