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The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-03-09


earthquake in years occurred here
last evening and did much damage
to the city and surrounding coun.
try. A number of lives have been
lost.
The quake was followed by an
extremely high tide at Calla9 and a
violent sea along the coast. 1t last
ed several minutes, during which
the earth rocked violently and rumb-
ling was deep and profound.
The earthquake shocks continu.
ed this morning and were the most
severe known in quarter G a CEN
tury.
:, The- damage to life and property
must have been great from the
character of the tremors, but no fig.
ures OF losses are yet obtainable.
Further advices are awaited With
feverish anxiety.
Redding, Cal, March 4.-Wil.
liam Clements and his daughter
while crossing Weaver Creek, near
Douglas City, last evening in a bug.
gy, had thrilling experience. The
creek was a raging torrent and the
buggy struck a hole andcapsized. The
occupants were thrown out and the
outfit was carried down stream. Gle
MEETS caught the girl and with
a superhuman effort strapped her
to the horse, and then SWAN ashore.
The buggy was wrecked. Cle-
ments tainted when the shore, was
reached. The horse, which had al. !
80 reached the shore, started off
with the girl, but she managed to
free herself and walked to Douglas, |
two miles distant, where she OBJ.
tanned help for her father. who was
completely over come.
Sata Cruz, CAL, March "A
masked highway man this morning !
1t the point of a pistol held up two
men on their way to town. The
irst one encountered was Otis
Hammond, Salvation Army man.
The hjghwayman threatened to
blow out his brains. "God bles.
'ou shoot" said the SaIvationist
'omplacently. The bandit in ap.
parent disgust lowered his weapon
md walked away.
st. Petersburg, March 4.-Seri-
US concern is manifest in official
lrcles here over the statement that
Imerica today has promised Japan ,
he assistance of her warships in
ne event that Russia refuses to re. !
ognlze the right of China to grant :
oyal exequaturs to American coz {
als about to. be sent to Manchuria.
The state department at Wash ,
'gton desires neutrality, but the :
ord was given out three weeks a.
D that the integrity Of China muet
preserved regardless of Russian
nbition. \
Claveland n Ma,oI IT.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-03-09

Astoria, March. 5.-Portland
journal; While attempting to
BOARD the steamship Clavering yes
terday morning as she lay off the
mouth q OF the river, outside of the
liightshlp, George Woods, bar pilot.
iell telI overheard into the rolling sea.
When rescued he was almost ex.
nausted, and could not have sur
vlved much longer.
In company with others, Pilot
Woods was in a small boat which
was conveying them to the Clayer-
ing. Arriving along side of the big
liner a stepladder was put out for
him to climb up and get aboard
In some manner be missed his foot
ing and fell, and was soon battling
With the waves. He was carried
some distance from the ship, and
about half the time was hidden
from view by the raging sea. Those
occupying the small boat went in
pursuit of the almost-drowned man,
and they finally succeeded in pull
ng him aboard, more dead than a.
i've. He soon revived, however,
md then the officers and crew as
,lsted him in boarding the steamer.
After changing clothes and hover
og around a bot fire for time te
from his experience.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-05
Connecticut Democrats Divided,

Hartford, Conn, May SIN antlcipa-
ton Of an unusually interesting state
conception tonight and tomorrow, DEM
ocrats poured into Hartford today, The
convention will choose delegates mt
large and district delegates to the 81.
Louis convention. Conservative Dem
ocrats incline to the opinion that Mr.
Hearsts strength viii be an unknown
quantity until shown by test vote
OF the convention. Mr.. Troup has an
nounced that he viii make the test at
the very outset by an effort TO have
rejected the state committees selection
Of Judge r. Il. De Forrest Of Bridge
port, as temporary chairman, The
Hearst men have declared their objec-
ton to Mr. De Forrest on the grounds
that he was named by State Committee
Chairman Walsh, who usurped the
powers Of the state committee, that he
is not n delegate and that he Is not Il
Democrat.
II the Parker delegates control reso-
lutions will be presented, on ;he other
hand, the Hearst men say they VIII
fight any attempt to pass resolutions
outlining any platform, believing that
the matter should be left TO the national
convention
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-05
GAMBLERS BOLD UNDERTAKING.
Plaintiff Receives Some Decided Crit.
cism at the Hands Of
The Bench.
SOCIETY MUST BE PROTECTED.
r. +. COlet Sues Paul Beuter ia
Sewer County for sos Alleged
To be Due.

1T Is indeed a very bold undertake.
Ing for a gambler, Wolator OF the
law and morality. TO seek the aid OF a
court OF justice to enforce his claim
founded upon his own nefarious trans
actions, Courts ought not to hesitate to
protect society from such individuals"
Such is the closing paragraph In an
opinion handed down by the supreme
court today affirming the judgment OF
the lower court In the case Of II, II.
Collet appellant vs. Paul Beutler.
The action was brought I'm Sewer
county TO recover S65 alleged to be
due for money loaned by plaintiff TO
defendant, Judgment was rendered In
favor Of plaintiff but new trial was
granted by the lower court upon mo-
ton of defendant and 1t was shown
at the second trial that the money
sought 10 be recovered was due on a
debt contracted In n game OF poker.
The lower court then rendered judg-
ment in favor Of defendant, which
Judgment was today affirmed by the
unanimous decision of the supreme
court
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-05
THE METHODISfS.
Last Special Trains With Dele
oates Arrive i'm Los Angeles.

Toe Angeles Cal, May 5.--The sec
ond days session of the Methodist gem
eral conference did not convene untll
1915 o'clock this morning The com
mittee on episcopacy, itinerary, bound
aries, revisals, temporal economy state
of the church and temperance con
yened at o'clock with but few mem
bsrs absent TO take up the work OF
considering the important SUBJECTS pc
fore them,
The committee on book concerns, one
Of the most important committees OF
the conference, is I'm session TINS morn-
cling but has not yet reached the con-
alteration OF the weighty problems
with which t will have TO deal. Other
committees holding meetings TINS
morning are those of missions educa-
ton. church extension, Sunday schools
freedmen's aid and Epworth league
But little actual work beyond simple
organization win be accomplished by
any of the committees at today's ses-
sons. -. ,,,.,,,,,
Although stirring contests over many
questions are anticipated on the nooor
of the convention Il Is expected thnt III
the main the conference VIII follow
committee recommendations.
Bishop II. II, Warren VIII preside
at today's session of the general con-
ference and the CHIEF teoture VIII "
re- aiding of the episcopal address. rms
will be concluded before the conference
adlourns for the day at 1880 p m.
The exercises NJ the formal opening
this afternoon were conducted by Bish-
90 70. G. Andrews Of New York chair
man Of the open door emergency com
mission Bishop Frank W. warren
led I'm prayer and passages from me
scriptures were read by Rev. Ding
Wang Ing, the conference deiesate
from China. Bishop joseph G. Hart
zell of Africa and Dr, A. b, Leonard,
secretary Of the Missionary society
delivered addresses, Al the conclusion
OF the exercises the exhibit was de-
clared open 10 the public.
The last Of the special trains on the
| trnnscontlnental lines bearing dele
| gates to the general conference arriv.
| ed nj o'clock this morning. a local
| railroad manager estimated that q to-
tai OF 10000 delegates and visitors have
] arrived.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-05
Coal Strike Off

Pueblo, Colo, May j,-From tele-
gram received from n. NJ. simpson,
secretary OF the Victor Fuel company,
in this city il Is inferred that the coal
strike In the southern coal fields Is de-
clared off No details are given, but
II is understood that the reason for de-
claring the strike at an end Is the fail
ure Of the national organization OF the
United Mine Workers OF America 10
further support the Colorado strikers,
No communication has yet been receiv-
ed from the headquarters Of the nation
al organization,
Pueblo Colo, May 5.-In an inter-
view this morning Gov, James II, Pea
body said ha was informed while IN
ST. Louis by President John Mitchell
that the national organization had
Withdrawn its support from the Colo
radO miners and 10 this fact he at
trbuted the collapse OF the strike I'm
the southern coal fields.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-05
Where "Mother Jones" Lives When Home
Now stoppina the Omitted Sietow The
Attorney Assigned
SameE Room in Secret he Miners Today

what was happening, put her head out.
Seeing Braffet, she slammed the door
with the emphasis Of cyclone, aud
seeing Jones, Braffet made a rush down
the hall that would have shamed a
Boise base-runner.
It developed that what the clerk
really intended was to send MIR. Brat
fat to room 326. some distance along
the han. But isn't it awful to think
what might have happened had the two
met squarely face to face!
The miners continued their conven-
ton this morning by hearing reports
from officers and committees, They
win finish up tomorrow evening. short
~ before II o'clock this morning a
committee called at the Wilson and es-
corted the agitator to Labor hall and
she made a stirring address before
Them but what she said will not be
printed for the sessions are secret and
II would be high treason for a member
TO tell what goes on at these gather
ings, except what IT Is agreed the pub
lie shall have,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-05

stand what that means, sonny
Mr.. Point stammered that he under
stood perfectly.
SHOW the lady TO 1885," he sad to the
nearest bell-boy Mother went TO
her room ordered some ice water
without thinking OF The extra work
II cost some poor, overworked bell
hop--and took q nap.
A little while later. Atty Mark
Braffet came In.
I'D Ike a ROOM" said he,
owen Dusenberry, who was on shift
by this time, the clerks having chang
ed, looked up from his crowded ledger
and remarked. Certainly, Mr., Braffet.
Front, SHOW the gentleman 1886"
with the boy, Mr. Braffet went up
stairs At the door Of 1886 they paused,
1t was partially ajar and a woman was
within,
some mistake muttered the boy
making for the elevator SHAFT, while
Mr. Braffet wondered what had hap
pened. He stood IN the hall until
Mother Jones, being curious to know
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-05
A WOMAN SUICIDES.
First Person to Jump of New
williamsburg n, n. Bridge.

New York, May 5.--The first suicide
from the new williamsburg bridge
which spans the East river a mile
above the old Brooklyn bridge was
recorded today when an unknown wo-
man leaned TO death in the river 1876
feet below. The woman was observed
by the various policemen on post, but
bf fore they could reach her side, she
leaped over the railing and shot down
10 the water AS she descended feet
foremost, her skirts filled, forming
sort OF parachute, and Just before
reaching tine water her body turned
and she went into the water head first
The officers shouted and blew their
whistles TO attract the crew Of a tug
beat which was passing within 20 feet
Of the woman. but they were unsuc-
c. sslul and she sank, .....
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-05

weather was fine and early in the day
1t was estimated that no less than So
900 people would be In the grandstands
and crowded about the course when the
horses were sent away,
The Metropolitan handicap field of to-
day distinctly lacks class and quality.
II Is big field, but there are not more
than four really known high class
horses IN It. irish Lad stands out with
Beldame, Stalwart, Pulsus and High
Ban next I'm order Of excellence.
Last year William c. Whitney's mare
Gunllre scored brilliant victory. This
year Harry Payne Whitneys Irish Lad.
racing in the name and colors of his
partner, Herman Il, Duryca, viii go to
the post favorlte In the great event.
II was the uncertainty surrounding
the newcomers which gave the real in
terest TO the event While the talent
picked Irish Lad, winner OF last years
Brooklyn handicap several others found
strong backing. High Ball ranked well
up among the dangerous contestants.
and Pulsus a three year-od who wiii
carry only 100 pounds weight had strong
support. Another favorte with many.
hackers was Mamie Worth and Lux Cas-
Ia, who was reported to be In better
shape than ever before In her life, car
ried the hopes Of many turf followers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-05
Supreme Court of Colorado Will
Listen to Them For Two
Days.
FIVE HOURS TO EACH SIDE.
Question is Whether Governor May De.
clare Martial Law and Suspend
Writ Of IlabeaS Corpus.

Denver May 5.-Arguments on the
writ Of habeas corpus issued on behalf
Of Charles II. Meyer, president Of the
Western Federation Of Miners, who has
been deprived Of his freedom since
March 30 by order Of Gov Peabody, and
Telluride, which Is under martial law,
were heard by the state supreme court
today. The case has awakened Wide
spread interest and many lawyers and
OF the state assembled in the supreme
courtroom to hear the speeches Of Atty.
Gen N. G. Miller and John NJ WaldroA
for the state and Of y. f. Richardson
for Meyer. Two full days win be con-
sumed in argument, five hours each
side, The question at issue is whether
the governor Of the state has authority
to establish military rule for the pur-
pose OF suppressing what he termed "a
state of Instruction and rebellion due
to acts Of strikers, In his proclamatlons
declaring martial law In Teller, san
Miguel and Las Animas counties. GOV
feODOuy denies the JuflsulcllOn OF lne
court in the case OF Meyer and claims
the right to suspend the wrlts OF courts
and 90 arrest and hold as military prs-
oners any persons whop he deems gull
~ OF melting Instruction.
Telluride. colo, May 5.--Judge The.
ron stevens today ordered the Jurors
summoned for the May term of the dis,
trict court In this city to be disoharg
ed. All cases pending before the court
will go over until the next term. Judg,
| Stevens explained his action by sayinf
! that owing 10 existing conditions In Sar
| Miguel county, which Is under military
| rule juries could accomplish little II
| anything In the trial of cases.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-05

Mother" Jones walked into the VIII
son hotel the other day upon her ar
rival in Salt Lake and approaching
Arthur Point, the clerk, asked In a
deep masculine voice, for PEN Ihe
clerk, without the least suspicion as TO
the woman's Identity responded win
alacrity. In bold but unsteady
hand Mother" spelled out M Jones'
and returned the pen.
"wlll you give me a room|
Certainly, Madame. VIII you kind
ly write your address on the register?'
MY what?'
Your place Of residence-opposite
your name, you know
Without a word. Mother took the
pen and her eyes flashing a defiant fire,
she added, in great, scrawling letters,
~. s."-"United States; do you UNDER
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-05
A JAPANESE LOAN.
One for $50, 100000 to be Issued
Next Week,

London, May 5-Furtber inquiries
show that japanese loan Of $4,000, 900
will be issued next week. Il will take
the form OF seven year per cent bonds
and the issue price probably VII be
g3h, the security being a first charge
on the japanese customs. The loan Will
De issued simultaneously I'm New York
and London, the only detail remaining
10 be determined being regarding the
amount which shall be allotted to each
city. 1t is anticipated that London viii
get $35, 600 900 and New York $l5,000,O O0
NJ. Takashi, the japanese financial
agent in London says the money VIII
not be sent TO Japan, but will be en-
poyed in paying the balance Of trade.
lie adds that In his opinion no other
loans VIII be required by Japan before
the conclusion of the war
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-05
DROWNED IN A DITCH.
Shocking Fatality to Little Three. Year.
Old Samuel Bateman.
Special to the "News.'y

East Jordan, May 5.-The town of
East Jordan was shocked yesterday af-
ternoon By the drowning of Samuel
Bateman, the three year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Bateman, the
former superintendent Of the East Jor-
dan Sunday school The little fellow
had been playing by the side Of ditch,
when he fell I'm at the upper end Of an
eight-rod llume and was carried
through II and some distance down the
ditch. He was not discovered until
he bad been about 20 minutes in the
water, and although Dr. Robertson was
immcdiatel" summoned and worked
over him for two hours the spark OF
life had ned and efforts at resuscita-
ton were but in vain.
The funeral will be held Saturday at
II "a, m. from the East Jordan meeting
house. Friends are invited
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-05
Fire Drives Out Tenants.

Chicago. May MANY tenants Of the
leasing g LEASING annex buildings,
fashionable apartment structures We're
driven TO the street today by fire which
destroyed Werner Brothers storage
warehouse, adjoining the Leasing an
mex. After a hard fight the blaze was
confined TO the building In which 1t
started.
The family Of Eric Werner, proprie-
tor OF the warehouse. lived ON the top
floor of the warehouse, which was a
throe-story structure. They were forced
to flee IN their night clothes.
Sixty horses confined ON the ground
floor, were burned otdeath.
The big warehouse, filed with furnl-
ture, was destroyed. The loss is esti-
mated at $4,000
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-05
Hearst Has Washington,

Olympia, wash, May 5.--After cau-
cusing all nightit Is stated that the diff
fercnt factions In the Democratic state
convention, which meets here today
agreed on a compromise which pro-
vides for the selection Of delegation
to the national Democratic convention
with the supporters Of VIM. II, Hearst
in the majority and controlled by unit
rule.
The compromise was effected by n
combine Of the King county tSeattle)
and Pierce county CTacoma) delega
tons, Spokane county, although not
joining I'm caucus, was allowed to select
representatives, on the delegation
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-05
Three Murderers Hanged.

Winchester. Tenn, May 5.-Henry
Judge, Joe Delp and John Evans were
hanged here today for the murder last
August Of Simon Butcher and his wife.
They were stolid to the last.
Delp previously made confession
IN which he said Judge planned the
deed, his motive being TO get rid of the
Butchers because they had the oversight
over some mountain land from which
Judge wanted TO steal timber. Judge
employed Evans and Delp 10 commit
the crIme.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-05
HIGH WATER AT BINGHAM.
Rio Grande Western Track is Damaged
By Freshets to Extent of $1,000.
lsnecIal TO the oNews. y

TNTTVTTT 20 TTTT MOVED J
Bingham. Utah. May 5,--High water
continues to give considerable trouble
here owing to the recent heavy rains,
and at various points In the vicinity
the railroad grades are being watched
to offset any sign Of a washout. on
the Rio Grande this morning a gang
OF men started to tear out the small
wooden bridge which spans the creek
near the depot so as to permit teams
to clean out the bed OF the creek ami
allow a rapid flow OF water away from
the danger point The fact that this
action temporarily laid out traffic start
ed the story that the bridge had been
carried away. The damage % the road
bed here Is said to reach close upon
81 600
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-05
A PICKET PATROL.
Chief Feature Today In Santa Fe
Shows Strike at Topeka.

Topeka. Kan, May 5,-Ploket line pa
troll by the Union Machinists Is the
principal noticeable feature In the san
IA lie shops strike at Topeka. They are
warned 10 keep away from the railroad
property, but oyerstep bounds occasi-
onally.
General Manager Nudge Of the santa
Fe says a few OF the union machlnists
are coming back TO work along the sys-
tom, but that the road is finding no
trouble in securing the required help to
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-05
JAMES SCORES A POINT.
County Clerk Wins First Decision in
Suit Started by Truth,

County Clerk James today won the FIRST
decision In the mandamus suit filed
against him recently by the Truth Pub
fishing company TO compel him q make
an order Of publication Of a probate notice
which tho administrator u the estate re-
questcd 10 have published In Truth, Tho
attorneys for Mr. James dcmurrcd to the
petition for mandamus on the ground
that the same did not state facts suili-
Client 70 constitute "a cause Of action or
to onutlc the pluindn 20 o writ Of man
date.
Judge Hail and pl9iutln was given 10
days I'M which 10 amend tho petition. II
iq believed that plaintiff will stand on his
former petition and win not amend the
same I'M that cvcnt Judgment viii be rem
dcrcd In favor OF defendant and then
plaintiff win probably appeal the case TO
the supreme court
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-05

ships, including the battleships Retyi-
IAN, C2arevltch and Pobieda, and the
cruisers Pallada md Bayan, The
small dock at the Tigers Tan has been
completed
Civilians at Port Arthur are now ex-
periencing difficulty IN obtaining food.
former officer OF the Chinese army,
who has returned here from Manchur-
ia is authority for the statements that
there are less than 10000 Russian
troops, including the garrison at Port
Arthur and the men on the Nalu south
Of Hardin, and that the Russians now
occupy strongly fortified position be-
tween Ku Lien Cheng and Feng Wang
Cheng,
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Expelled from Stock Exchange.

New York May ST II. Leary ex-
change member for the firm Of T. II.
member for Lon Ley, Hale & co. of Bos-
ton and New York, were expelled from
membership from the Consolidated ex-
change today on the charge OF Irregular
tiles In transactions.
This action followed long session yes
terday Of committee which for nearly a
year has been investigating the business
Of the members Of the Consolidated oX-
change. Last night J. r. Hale was ar
rested on charge Of larceny OF a GUS
toner's securities. Thomas r. Martin. tho
complainant charged Hale with having
stolen bonds and stocks valued nj $500
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-05
Russian Loan Not Signed.

Paris. May 5.--Partics connected with
the negotiations for the Russian loan
give the following statements
The loan is not yet signed. but II is
certain that II will not be long deferred.
AZ Uottinguer. representing French I'M
ANGLERS. rs now at 81, Petersburg ar
ranging details. II Is understood that
n win be at per cent, for five years,
and that II win sell between 9S and $3.50.
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leaves for Port Arthur.

ST Petersburg, May 8 5.37 p, m,--Nice
Admiral Bc2eobrazon, who IL TO command
the first division OF the Pacific fleet un-
der Vice Admiral Skrydloif has left here
for Port Arthur. The new Russian bat.
tloshp Orcl which ran aground on a
sand bank IN the Neva May 1, has been
noated and taken TO Cronstadt Only a
few OF her plates were Injured.