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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-18
RUSH BIG GUNS.
Government Factory Running Day
and Nidhf.

Washington. Nov. 16-Lack of officers
for ordnance duty and the oveltaxing
of the naval gun factory at Washington
continue 10 be the two most serious
problems facing the bureau of ordnance,
according to the report of Rear Ad-
miral Mason, chief of ordnance, just
approved by Secretary Morton. The
reports recommend plan of reorgani-
zation of the bureau and will be sub
mitted later with a view to increasing
the supply of ordnance experts. OF
the rush work at the naval gun factory
Admiral Mason says:
tsThe naval gun factory has been
running night and day at full capacity,
and, although good progress has been
made, the congested condition OF all
work there gives assurance that it's Ca
pacity is being overtaxed, and must,
unless this capacity is materially in
creased, eventually result in failure to
supply the ordnance outfits of ships in
time to meet the demands of tie con-
tractors"
Smokeless powder has received atten-
ton. The report says the normal out
put of private powder factories and OF
the government factories a. Indian
Head and Newport News is not greater
than is required to meet the demands
of the service.
Armor deliveries in the year have
increased and the manufacture of arm
OF, the report says, has progressed in a
satisfactory manner. There have re-
,or%1x, boor, oor,o dolou hv conf ri foYa
caused by the non-delivery of armor ,
but the opinion is expressed that this
was due not to belated armor deliveries,
but to unusually heavy orders. To OBJ
viate the recurrence of this, 1eassign-
ment of armor contracts has been made
by the bureau. During the year A.
849. 80 tons of armor have been deliv-
cred. E
Projectiles, however, recently caused
the bureau difficulty. some of them fail
ing to meet the severe ballistic tests re-
uuired.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-18
nlNES ADOPT EIGHT.HOUR DAY.
Telluride Plants are Not Likely to
Discriminate Against Union Men.

Discriminate Against Union Men.
Denver, Nov. 16.-Notices were post
ed at the mills of the five big mines of
the Telluride district tonight that in
the future the eight-hour day would
prevail in the mills. The plants con-
cerned are those of the Smuggler-
Union, Liberty Bell, TomDoy, Nellie
and Alta.
1t was the demand for this concession
in the mills of the state that precipi,at-
ed the strike in the mills and mines of
Colorado and caused the bitter strife
between the unionists and mineowners
in the Telluride and Cripple Greek dis
triets. The minimum wage promised
under the new arrangement is So per
day. At one time the Western Fedora.
tion of Miners offered to accept $2.75
for an eight-hour day.
While no authorized announcement
to that effect has yet been made, the
general opinion prevails that under the
new order no discrimination will be
made against the employment of union
man
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-18
Trains Stalled by Fall.

York, Pa, Nov. 16.-Telephone and
telegraph wires ale down, trolley cars
are stalled, railway trains are greatly
delayed. and there is a general suspen-
sion of traffic in this city and through
out York county as the result of what
is said to be the heaviest snowstorm
York ever experienced at this time of
the year. 1t is estimated that snow
fell to depth of foot on the level.
The city is in darkness, owing to the
CT ossing of wires and the falling of
many poles, due to the wires being
weighted down with snow.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-18
For treaties with America.

Washington. Nov. IL. - Secretary
Hay has received assurances from Great
Britain and Mexico that they stand
prepared to negotiate arbitration treat
les on the lines of that recently con-
cluded between France and the United
States. Consequently, the state depart
ment will proceed at once to complete
the whole fabric of the treaties, so as
to have them ready for submission to
the senate when it meets again, De-
cember 5.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-18
Course of Pacific Squadron.

Rome, Nov. 16.-At the Russian en-
bassy here the belief is expressed that
the Russian second Pacific squadron
will go from Suez direct to Jibutil, as
Massowa and Asab, the ports of Eryth-
rea, lack provisions, coal and dock
yards. but if necessary, for urgent reas-
ons, there is nothing to prevent them
from landing there if they respect Itai-
ian neutrality laws.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-18
niNr IS EXPLODED.
japanese Shell Drops on lfz Fioun
tain at Port Arthur.

tain at Port Arthur.
Cheefoo. Nov. 12.-Itz mountain, ac-
colding to Chinese, 100 of whom ar
rived here today from Port Arthur, is
proving costly obstacle to the Japan
csc. On the mornings of November 5
and 6 fierce assaults on the position
were made by the japanese. who were
repulsed. During the second assault
a shell, soaring over the other hills
from Palichung. dropped on Itz noun
tain and demolished mine and the
mine controlling station and exploded
other mines.
The Russians were holding the
trenches on the boundary of the mined
sections. Between 600 and 700 were
killed or wounded. The Japanese, not
having reached the place, were unhurt.
Itz mountain owes the best part Of
it's strength to the peculiar topography
OF the surrounding counry, which pre-
vents direct artillery fire, and does
not enable the japanese to advance
trenches with the success evident else
where.
The Japanese advanced on it in both
instances from behind distant hills,
with the fullest force the ground would
allow. but ID the long distances which
they were compelled to traverse in the
face of machine guns their ranks were
melted. Both times the Japanese
broke the wire entanglements in places.
One soldier with a leg torn off was seen
trying to bite the wires. =
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-18
Desires No War.

Copenhagen, Nov 14.-The Danish
government will accept President Roose-
velt's invitation to participate in a
second peace conference. The govern
ment considers it is particularly desir-
able that clearer international agree
ment be formed regarding neutrality
and contraband regulations. Negotia-
tions for treaty of arbitration between
the United States and Denmark have
been opened. The Danish government
is glad of the opportunity.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-18
Supply Ships Reach PORT Arthur.

Tsingtau, Nov. Is. = The Britis b
steamer Thales, of the Douglas line,
has been purchased by Germans, resi-
dents of Tsingtau, and has been given
German register. She is now here
loading for Port Arthur. Local ship
ping houses have received information
that two steamers which recently left
here with supplies for Vladivostok have
arrived there in safety. 1t is also known
here definitely that several supply ships
have reached Port Arthur recently.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-18
gnexico Will Export Sugar.

Mexico City, Nov. 1e.-The Sugar
Planters union, at a meeting here,
have considered the disposition of the
surplus stock from last years crop. 1t
was decided to export 10 pei cent as
soon as they commence grinding early
next January. Another 10 per cent
also will be exported in February or
March. Conservatively estimated the
sugar crop of 1905 will reach $50, 0,00O.-
900 pounds, of which the planters will
control $50, 900, 600 pounds.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-18
Suspicious Of Brazil.

Beunos Ayres, Nov. 14.-In view OF
the project of Brazil to raise a loan of
$50, 900 900 to increase her feet, Ar
gentine newspapers are urging a rear
rangement of treaties with Chile in
order to enable this government to ex-
pend Is, 900. 600 in the creation of an
Argentine navy, alleging that Brazil is
ambitious of securing supremacy among
the South American states.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-18
will DoubIe-Track Siberian Road.

st. Petersburg, Nov. 16.-The official
announcement that the emperor has
approved the plan for double tracking
the Siberian railroad, and that S., ,OO0,-
900 has been assigned for the begin
ming of the project, is received with
the heartiest approval by the press of
this city. The theory is expressed that
the work will be begun Immediately
and pushed to a rapid conclusion as one
OF the surest' means of ending the
war.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-18
On a Gold Basis,

Pekin, Nov. 16.-Tne Chinese gov
ernment has undertaken in return for
certain concessions as to remission and
calculation of interest to pay the whole
OF the national indemnity of 1901 on a
gold basis,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-18
France Approves Peace Conference

Trance Approves Peace conference.
Paris, Nov. 14.-The American pro-
position for another meeting of The
Hague peace convention is attracting
marked attention, the newspapers de-
claring that the election of President
Roosevelt gives it additional signifi-
canoe. frances response has not been
made, but the officials say the general
principle of the meeting is acceptable,
although it will take some time to con-
slider what questions shall be brought
up. Foreign Minister Delcasse's con-
ference with Ambassador Porter showed
that the minister was most sympathetic.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-18
Thousands of Reservisfs Escape.

st. Petersburg, Nov. 12.-The disin-
clination to join the colors for service
in Manchuria, which has recently be-
come noticeable in the south of Russia,
is growing general throughout the
country. Competent opinion puts the
number of reserves who have SO far es-
capped at fully 10000.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-18
Famous Yacht pesianer Dies.

Glasgow. Nov. Is. - George Lenox
Watson, the yacht designer, who has
for some time past been ill, died at his
residence in this city today of heart
disease. His condition was reported
to be better yesterday, but in the night
he suffered relapse and passed away.
He was born in 1851.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-13
10TH TO DIRECT
DIETz CAMPAIGN.
Hennepin Deputy Plans to Use
Artillery on Entrenched
Wisconsin Settler.

Hennepin county is going to be rep
resented in the force being mobilized
to effect the capture Of the notorious
settler, Dietz, who is successfully
holding at bay the off1eers4of the law
and the forces OF the Chippewa Falls
Lumber company near Hayward, Wis.
Deputy Sheriff George 10th, Of this
county. and was brought up In the
part of Wisconsin where the fight is
going on, and is familiar with every
foot Of the disputed ground, has vol
unteered his services and, accom-
panied by four picked men, will leave
for the battlefield tomorrow AFTER
noon.
Dietz, who has intrenched himself
behind a barricade surrounding his
farm and who, with himself and his
family, have put UP q very effective
and dangerous defense, is said to be
one Of the best rifle shots in the coun-
try, and the officers say that his cap
established a dead line and any one
who crosses It Is timorous indeed.
Deputy Sheriff 10th, however, has
a plan which he thinks will win with
out delay. He intends to take no
chances in carrying on a guerilla war
fare In which the Dietz contingent
would have all the best Of It, but will
himself throw up intrenchments In g.
position he knows we'll, and with some
heavy artillery hopes to quickly de-
nolish the eneny's safeguards and
force him to surrender.
A cannon has been ordered sent up
to Hayward from Madison, Wis, and
with this the Hennepin county deputy
expects to turn the trick. The mon
who will accompany 10th have not as
yet been picked out,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-13
THE JAPANESE PLAN
The Way It Looks to ST. Petersburg
Kuropatlkin's Waiting Game.

~
Kuropatkin's Waiting Game.
st. Petersburg, May 1S.--The Jap-
anese plan probably involves a union
General Oku and then a joint attack.
The two Japanese armies will get into
communication at Hai-cheng. Under
these circumstances no siege Or as
sault on Port Arthur will probably be
undertaken at present.
Kuropatkin will not accept battle
unless he finds himself immensely SUI
perior to the combined Japanese ar
mics. Failing in that he will fall
back on Mukden and even Hardin.
Under the most favorable circum-
stances the Japanese can hardly reach
Hardin before the last week in June
when Kuropatkin should have another
100000 men in the field.
The Russian Loan.
The Official Messenger this morning
has a ukase from the emperor and q
notice from the minister Of finance
with regard to the issuance Of bonds
to run five years from May IA, 1904,
bearing interest at per cent. The
bonds are to be issued thru the banks
Of Paris and the Netherlands
Altogether, the war found $780,
600 900 in the exchequer, which was
considered to be insufficient. Prud-
ence dictated that early preparation
be made to meet the heavy expenses.
TIL imperial treasury had $422,500,000
gold In reserve May to cover $322,-
Soc, 900 paper in circulation, thus en-
abling Russia to issue another $780,
900 900. This would have permitted
her to meet the war expenditure with
out having resort to a foreign loan,
but the minister Of finance deemed It
advisable to avoid recourse to meas
ures which, attractive1y simple, would
yet be likely to exhaust the resources
Of the country.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-13

Philadelphia, May 13.-About three
years ago the citizens Of Boise, idaho,
the winter is almost as severe
as it Is in Alaska, and fuel is very
costly-heard that Colonel Henry c..
Demming, acting state geologist Of
Pennsylvania had determined that the
earth's crust was very thin in that re-
gion, and might be tapped for hot
water and steam, for the practical
heating Of stores and residences.
To some of the wiseacres in Boise
the idea seemed to be merely a piece
Of imagination-an Aladdin's lamp
dream-pleasing nonsense, so far as
real utility was concerned. But sew
eral business men and the governor of
the state, John r. Morrison; the for
mer adjutant general, j. l.. Weaver,
and the mayor Of Boise wrote to Colo
mel Demming for suggestions and OBJ
tanning them, began to experiment by
boring holes in the ground.
During the last flse nonths half the
stores and dyetnings In Boise, which
has populatiS OF 1900, have been
heated with betting water and steam
by pipe line from behring's thru the
earth's crust.
On invitation Of state and municipal
officials Colonel Demming will travel
from Harrisburg, Pa, to receive a
public ovation at Boise In apprec1a-
ton Of the successful economical DEM
onstration Of his idea.
A Reception for Colonel Demming
The reception was arranged by Gen
eral Weaver, who was among those
who believed, when the first expert
ment was made, that the natural
heating idea was practicable. His
enthusiasm is indicated in letter
to Colonel Demming, in which he
being used for sprinkling some Of the
streets, and that, in consequence, the
grass plots and shrubbery on the side.
walks have been green since early ir
the spring.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-13

Porte Takes Advantage Of Rus.
sia's Preoccupation, Disre-
regarding Protests.

Paris, May 13.-An official dispatch
to the foreign office from CONSTANT
nople confirms the report that Turk
ish troops have burned villages thru
out the Sassoun district Of Armenia,
killing the inhabitants.
M. Constans, the French ambassa-
dor, has Joined with the Russian and
British ambassadors in sending con-
suls to Erzeroun, in the hope Of linn
itfng the destruction and bloodshed.
Official advtces, altho brief, indi-
cate that the work of discriminating
the Armenians occupying the noun
famous district Of Sassoun is prac-
tally accomplished.
Turkish methods appear to have
been much the same as those adopted
during the Armenian massacres.
Altho the number Of towns burned
and people killed by the Turks is not
known, their action appears to have
been sweeping.
French authorities were advised
some time ago that Turkey was taking
advantage Of Russia's preoccupation in
the far east and intended to adopt a
decisive course toward the rebellious
Armenians about April 15.
In order to prevent this, the powers
made an energetic protest. This de-
layed Turkeys action, which, how
ever, has now been executed with the
same severity as at first contemplated,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-13
GOVERNS SALE OF
RED LAKE LANDS
Regulations Made by Commits
sioner Prescribe Procedure at
Thief River Falls.

From The Journal Bureau, Colorado Build
ing, Washington.
Washington, May 13.-Commissio
Richards Of the general land office
has prepared circular letter for use
in connection with the sale Of Red
Lake Indian lands at Thief River
Falls, June 20. Copies will be avail
able at the land offices at Cass Lake
and Crookston and at the general land
office here.
The sale will begin at 9 o'clock each
Sundays, until all the land is offered.
Sixty tracts (of $50 acres each, as
nearly as can be approximately will
be offered each day for the first two
days and eighty tracts on each sue
ceeding day.
A successful bidder must immedi-
ately present himself before the regis
ter and receiver Of the district In
which the land is located-who will be
present-and file his application for
homestead entry, with proper proof
of his qualifications as homesteader.
He will not be required to allege that
he has not made or perfected a home
stead entry before the date of the Red
Lake act. One-f1fth of the total
amount bid must be paid, together
with the usual fees and commissions
allowed under the homestead law.
If any purchaser fails to present
himself within twenty-iour hours, he
will not thereafter be recognized az
a bidder, and the tract bid on shall
be reoffered. $50
e If the register and receiver shall
decide adversely as to the uuanf1ca-
,tions Of purchaser, their decision
is to be final, and no right of appeal
will be allowed.
The commissioner gives the off1c (
in charge authority to postpone OF
discontinue the sale If he has reason
to believe that any combination exists
among bidders.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-13
OPENS ROSEBUD
FOR SETTLEMENT
President Signs Proclamation Fix
ing Date for Settlement,
Aug. 8.

Washington, May 13.-The presi-
dent to-day issued a proclamation for
the entry Of the ceded lands Of the
Rosebud Indian reservation in South
Dakota, beginning Aug. 8.
The lands will be selected by lot
and a drawing will be established for
that purpose.
There are almost 100000 acres of
the coded land and some Of it is very
fertile.
For the convenience Of entry men,
the land office at Chamberlain will
be temporarily removed to Bonesteel.
which Is only four miles from the
reservation.
The entries at Bonesteel will con-
tinue from Aug. till Sept. 10, and
afterward will be continued at Cham
berlain.
The proclamation provides that the
lands shall be entered under the pro-
visions Of the homestead and town
site laws.
Entries under the homestead law
are to be made in person except in the
case OF ex-soldiers and ex-sa1lors who
may employ an agent. Entries win
be permitted at the rate Of 100 a day
from the day Of opening.
Persons desiring to establish town
sites will be permitted to make ap-
plicat1on before the opening, and will
be passed upon by the commissioner
Of the general land office.
No person will be permitted to set
tie upon, occupy, or enter any Of the
lands except in the manner prescribed
until after the expiration Of sixty
days from the time when the same are
opened to settlement and entry.
For three months thereafter lands
undisposed Of may be settled upon
provided 81 an acre Is paid.
For the next six months So an acre
must be paid and after that $3.50 until
after the expiration of four years,
when any lands remaining undisposed
of shall be sold for cash, under regu-
lations to be prescribed by the secre-
tary Of the interior, but not more than
$40 acres to any one purchaser
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-13
IS THE KAISER
TO BUTT IN NOW?
He Is Being Visited Daily by
Russian Ambassador-"Yel-
low Peril" Feared.
Special to The journal.

Special to The journal.
Berlin, May 13.-Since his return
from his Mediterranean cruise, the
kaiser has been visited daily and with
out fermality by Count Ostensacken,
the Russian ambassador. This fact is
exciting much comment in govern
ment and diplomatic quarters.
1t is suggested that negotiations Of
a most important character are taking
place between st. Petersburg and Ber-
lin. It is said that the kaiser is
strongly. impressed with the reality Of
the yellow peril and that he regards
the success Of Japan as an actual
menace to all Europe.
Reports that the kaiser has Intended
to intervene in the war have been cur
rent for some time, but Just what
form the Intervention would take is
not known.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-13
AMES' JURY ASKS
TO HEAR CHARGE
After Being Out All Night Jurors
Start ALI Over
Again.

After a nights deliberation upon the
evidence in the A. A. Ames bribery
case, the jury was brought into the
courtroom at 1875 this morning and
upon their request Judge C.,B. Elliott
reread his entire charge. No agree
ment has been reached but 1t is de-
duced from various facts that the
twelve men this morning stood nine
for conviction and three for acquit-
tai.
DIR. Ames remained at the court
house last evening and he and his
counsel were in the courtroom before
9 o'clock this morning. The defend
ant seems cheerful and he and his at
torneys will not admit the possibility
Of anything more disastrous than a
disagreement.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-13
CHARGES BRITAIN WITH
OPPOSITION TO JEWS
Special to The journal.

Special to The journal.
London, May 13.-The Times to-
day publishes the following letter
from Israel 'Zangwill the author:
+ see from your columns that Mr.. Bal
four believes the statement that England
is catching the epidemic which RACES
everywhere against the Jew must be quite
untrue. AS this statement happens to be
mine, permit me to wonder at Mr.. Bal
fours apparent ignorance at what is going
on.
I cited concurrent phenomena Of Jew
batting in Wales, Jew boycotting in Ire
land, and anti-Semitic pamphleteering in
Scotland. The whole country shows signs
Of infection.
How, then, can my diagnosis that Eng
land is catching the epidemic be quite UNI
true? For statesman who would regard
anti Semitism as a most serious national
misfortune, Mr.. Balfour Is peculiarly care
less in the neighborhood of gunpowder.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-13
SECOND JAPANESE ARMY
It Is Said to have Left Chinampho on
Nav a. 10000 Strong.

Seoul, Monday, May 9, via shang-s
hal, May 13.-The second Japanese
army, numbering 10000 men. left
Chinampho on eighty-three transports
May 4.
The soldiers were crowded on board
the vessels in the closest manner, one
ship having $500 men on board. So
closely were they packed between
decks that exercise was impossible
and very little. air was obtainable, but
In spite Of these disconiforts there was
no grumbling.
Every precaution was taken to pre-
vent news of the departure from Leak
ing out The residents Of Chinampho
were strictly disciplined and no one
was allowed to enter or leave the
town. Three Americans, however,
succeeded In escaping from Chinampho
they reached Chemulpho.
Japanese influence Supreme.
The japanese viii probably compel