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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-12-23
PLANS FOR CANAL.
Four Schemes Before Chief Engineer
of lsthmian Canal Commission.

Four Schemes Before Chief Engineer
of lsthmian Canal Commission.
Washington, Dec. 21.-John F. Wal
ace, chief engineer of the Isthmian
canal commission, has given the house
committee on interstate and foreign
commerce the benefit of his investiga-
tions so far as made regarding the engi-
neering tasks to be performed in the
construction of the Panama canal.
The testimony was taken aboard the
army transport Sumner in Colon har-
Dor on the occasion of the recent visit
of the committee to the canal zone.
1t is to be printed for the use of con-
gress.
Asked by members of the commits
sion for an estimate of the cost of the
various plans, Mr.. Wallace said the
best estimate that could be made at
present would be based on the esti-
mate of the former commission of
5000, 900, 900 for 90-foot level canal.
Figuring with this as a basis, the 60
foot level canal would cost 1925 ,OOO,-
900, could be open for traffic in 10
years, and fully completed in II years;
the 30-foot level canal would cost
$3.50, 1000, 900 and be open for traffic in
IL years and completed in Is years;
the sea-level canal would cost $780,
600, 1000, could be open for traffic in Is
years and completed in 20 years.
Chairman Hepburn's questions de-
veloped that the estimate of time to
build a canal was based on 1O-hour
day, and that with the construction of
the Gamboa dam and the operation of
the power plant, electric light suffi-
cient to illuminate the whole of the
Culebra cut might be had, thus making
practical the working of two or more
shifts and shortening the time of con-
struction.
Mr.. Wallace stated that the excava-
tion of this cut was the feature of the
construction of the canal that took the
time. He said:
tsUpon the economical and efficient
handling of material from Culebra de-
pends the cost and time it would take
TO complete the canal. Every other
question and every other problem con-
nected with the entire work is subord-
mate and inferior to the problem of ex-
cavation and disposal of the material
from the Cluebra cut; that is the prin-
cipal problem of this work.
Work is now going on in the cut, ,\one
American steam shovel and some of the
French machinery being on the opera
tfon. Fourteen American steam, shov-
els have been purchased, one of which
is being set up. The others are to be
delivered at the rate of one a month.
During October 3, 1876 men were on the
payrolls of the commission. Of those
2, 165 were laborers. More laborers
are to be employed in the immediate
urture.
Answering a question about the oper-
alton of sea-level canal, Mr.. Wallace
said:
CA sea-level canal would be less ex-
pensive to maintain and less expensive
to operate, save time in passage through
it, and could be widened and deepened
when required without interfering with
traffic.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-12-23
Report of State Biologist.

University of Oregon, Eugene - The
second biennial report of State Biolo-
gist A. R. Sweetser, of the University
of Oregon, which has been prepared to
submit to the 23d legislative assembly
is out and gives valuable data concern
ing the water supply of all valley
towns. The report first gives know
ledge of the most dangerous forms of
bacteria, with references to typhoid
and B. Coli bacteria. Generally the
data gives evidence of the fact that all
valley towns use wholesome water, un-
less the sewer system is poor.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-12-23
Snow Is Two Feet Deep.

Newport, R. I, Dec. 21.-As result
of the worst blizzard that has visited
Newport in many years, all local traffic
is practically at a standstill. The
storm began at midnight last night and
abated at noon today. On level the
snow is more than two feet in depth,
while strong wind has piled up drifts
that block the steets. The first train
from Boston was five hours late. The
Fall river line steamer from New York
was caught in the storm and reached
here five hours late.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-12-23
Nebraska Wins Boundary Suit.

Washington, Dec. 21.-The Supreme
court of the United States decided the
boundary case between the states of
Missouri and Nebraska in favor of Ne
praska. The case involved the question
as to whether a change of the course of
the Missouri river had the effect of
changing land which had thereto been
on the west side of the river to the east
side of the river, from the jurisdiction of
Nebraska to that of Missouri, but the
court held that it did not.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-12-23
Athena BUYS a Water Supply.

Athena-The city of Athena has de-
cided to purchase the Gallagher springs,
two and one half miles southeast of
town, for its future water supply, $3.50
being paid for the privilege of begin
ming work and $1,1OO to be paid Roy
Gallagher, the minor owner, when he
reaches his majority, November next,
if the springs are adequate for the sup
ply. When the final payment is made
the city will receive clear title, leav-
ing Mr.. Gallagher free use of water.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-12-23
Men on BattIeship Quarrel.

New York, Dec. 17.-George Wash
ington, a negro seaman, shot and
wounded two others of the Illinois crew,
on the United States battleship Illinois,
in the New York navy yard today.
Henry More, an apprentice, received a
bullet in the arm and Seaman Shap,
another in the back. More and the
colored man occupied adjoining ham,
mocks and Washington was said to be
inoffensive until More's tantalizing ac-
tions casued Washington to lose his
temper today, and he shot More. Shap
interfered and was shot.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-12-23
Mayfower is Rich.

Baker City-Word from Cornucopia
states that the biggest strike of rich
ore ever made in that camp has just
been uncovered in the Mayfower mine,
owned by G. w. Boggs and associates.
1t JONES the celebrated Searles proper
ty, which is now in litigation, and on
which H. H. Rogers, of the Standard
Oil company, is attempting to foreclose
mortgage of 100000. The ore runs
into the thousands and the body is a
large opening in the main ledge on the
lower workings. Three is much excite
ment in the camp.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-12-23
Shanghai Natives Much Aroused.

Shanghai, Dec. 21.-The Chinaman
murdered by a sailor from the Russian
cruiser Asokld, December Is, as the
result of a dispute over payment for
the hire of jinrikisha, was native
of Ningpo, Gan important treaty port
500 miles south of Shanghai) and the
affair has caused Indignation among
the Ningpo community here, which is
so, 900 strong. The lower classes are
urging an attack on all Russians in
Shanghai, but they are restrained by
the Ningpo guild, which is counseling
patience.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-12-23
CRUSHED IN BEDS.
Wall Falls on Crocker Hotel at Min
neapoIis and Ruins Burn.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. 21.-Four
or five, and possibly 10 or IL, people
lost their lives early today in the
Crocker hotel, on Fifth street, through
the falling of the highest wall of the
o. H. Peck building, which was dam
aged by fire last week.
The high wind of last night lossened
the bricks in the wall, and tons of
brick and stones crashed down upon
the roof of the three story hotel next
door. The roof was carried through to
the basement, carrying death and in
jury before it.
The crash came when almost every
one in the hotel was asleep. Within
one moment the entire building was a
wreck, with injured and dying people
calling for help.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-12-23
To Favor Arnny Officers.

Washington, Dec. 17.-Senator Diet
rich has introduced an amendment to
the Philippine bill proposing that all
officers of the United States army, nav
al and marine corps or constabulary
officers of the Philippine government
shall have the privilege of free entry of
all articles, including used household
goods, uniforms and articles of equip
ment and service, imported for their
use and benefit and not for barter or
SALE
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-12-23
Prepares for School Exhibits.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Frank K u.
Welles of the Umatilla county schools
has 5000 sheets of practice paper on
hand which will be distributed in the
schools throughout the county, pre-
paratory to making school exhibits to
be placed in the educational department
at the Lewis and Clark fair. The ex-
hibit will consist of maps, penmanship,
drawing and all other work that can be
properly displayed on paper. Mr..
Welles will commence an active cam
paign about the first of the year, in
order to have the best specimens ready
for the opening.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-12-23
Special Trains for Fair.

Grants Pass-The lumber and tim
bermen of Jospehine county, of whom
there are several hundred, are planning
a "lumbermen's excursion" to the
Lewis and Clark fair. Those who have
the matter in charge feel confident the
excursion will be ego" A similar
excursion under the auspices of the
miners is also being planned. The two
excursions will take very large part
of the populace to the fair instead of
going at different times.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-12-23
Blizzard Off New England Coast.

Boston, Dec. 1S.-A blizzard of Sc
verify prevailed today along the South
ern New England coast. All wires on
Cape Cod were prostrated and there
has been no communication south of
Wareham by land lines since early this
morning. The captain of the Watch
Hill life saving station reported this
on the south side of Fishers island.
1t is believed that the crews were taken
"a
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-12-23
Thursday, December I5.

The senate spent practically the en-
tire day discussing the Philippine ad-
ministrative bill. A number of amend
ments were made. Under unanimous
agreement the vote on the bill will be
taken tomorrow and the disposal of all
amendments will occur at the same
time.
The urgent deficiency bill was passed
without debate.
In the house an attempt was made to
call up the bill to improve currency
conditions. This matter occupied al
most the entire day, only a few minor
items coming before the house
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-12-23
COMING EVENTS.

Inland Empire Sunday School insti-
tute, Pendleton, January 80.
Oregon State Horticultural society,
Portland, January, 1O-11.
National American Woman Suffrage
association, Portland, June 22-2S.
Lewis and Clark Centennial exposi-
tion, Portland, June 1-October Is.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-12-23
DOINGS IN CONGRESS.
Tuesday, December l3.

The house passed resolution inn
peaching Judge Swayne, of the North
ern district of Florida, for "high crimes
and misdemeanors'' A committee
was appointed to notify the senate.
The senate passed bill to throw open
for settlement 100000 acres in the
Yakima Indian reservation.
Nothing of any importance was de-
veleped in the Smoot case today.
Five witnesse were examined.
The house resolution for an adjourn
ment from December 81 to January 4
was adopted by the senate.
Senator Mitchell is sure of securing
the craftsmanship of the committee on
canals.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-12-23
Land Withdrawn in Washington.

Washington, Dec. 21.-The general
land office has ordered the temporary
withdrawal of Il, ,920 acres of public
lands in the Vancouver, Wash, land
district from all forms of disposal ex-
cept under mineral laws.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-12-23
To Work Camp Carson PIacers.

La Grande-A company of capital
lists who have purchased the old Camp
Carson placer mines in the Grand
Ronde, have incorporated with capt
tai stock of 81 ,00O,0 900 for their opera
tion and development. The articles OF
incorporation have been filed with Sec
retary of State Dunbar at Salem.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-12-23
Ready for Baltic Fleet.

Shanghai, Dec. 21.-Reliable reports
from the south state that the Japanese
are forwarding men, guns, torpedo
boats and submarines to Fromosa and
the Pescadores, in order to be ready to-
attack the Baltic feet at its rendezvous.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-12-23
More Alfalfa Acreage.

Pendleton-E. w. McComas, who
has control of Switzler's island, near
Cold Springs station, is increasing his
alfalfa acreage ont the island, until now
he has nearly 200 acres. Mr.. McComas
will not raise beets next year nor will
the Echo growers, as the sugar COM
any of La Grande has purchased 2, 000
acres of land near Union and will ave
all the acreage desired for cultivation.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-12-23
Wade Creditors Get Little.

Pendleton-The final report of the
trustee in bankruptcy of c. B. Wade,
former cashier of the First National
bank, who failed for $3.50, 900, have
been filed. The hearing is set for jan
uary g The creditors will realize about
10 cents on the dollar.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-12-23
Few Oregon Soldiers will Go.

Salem-Governor Chamberlain is in
receipt of a letter from Chairman
George H. Harris, of the committee on
military organization of the president,
inquiring as to how many of the Ore
gon troops will be sent to participate
in the inaugural. Unless they should
choose to attend at their own expense,
it is not probable that any Oregon
troops will take part.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-12-23
Dummy Ships on Guard,

London, Dec. PA report from
Chefoo that portion of the Japanese
fleet has left for Singapore and that
number of Japanese merchantmen have
been lightly armed to maintain the
blockade of Port Arthur is published
today in Chefoo dispatch to the Daily
Telegraph.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-12-23
THE MARKETS.

Wheat - Portland - Walla Walla,
s5c; bluestem, S8@S9c; valley, SIC.
Tacoma-Bluestem, $50; club, S5c.
Eggs-Oregon ranch, 32c.
Butter-Fancy creamery, 25@27kc.
Hops-Choice, 10000; prime, 27@
28c.
Wool-valley, 10000; Eastern Ore
gon, 1O@17c; mohair, 25@26c.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-12-23
Wednesday, December H..

The senate has appointed commit
tee to arrange for the trial of Judge
Swayne, of Florida.
A bill was passed in the senate ap-
propriating $25, 200 for the improve
ment of Mount Rainier national park.
In the house the urgent deficiency
bill and several other bills of public
nature were passed.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-12-23
Monday, December l9.

No business of Importance was trans
acted in either house today, the entire
time they were in session being taken
up by discussion of minor measures.
Many senators and representatives were
absent. Adjournment was taken until
Wednesday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-06-23

and the purposes for which they are
made would bring Mr.. Dunn more
votes than he would lose from their
circulation
Those responsible for them are do
ing it for personal political consider
ations, which, under the circumstances,
should and probably will react against
them.
81 have not met Mr.. Dunn for MANY
months, nor does he or any of his
representatives know that I am writ
ing this article''
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-06-23
Zimmerman Church Dedicated.

The new M. E. church at Zimmerman
was dedicated last Sunday with due
form and ceremony and consecrated
to the cause it represents. In the
morning there were interesting SER
vices with communion and baptism.
Presiding Elder Clemans was present
and assisted at the service with the
pastor, Rev. F. B. GLADDEN. and 81.
W. A. Mergel also participating. The
dedicatory services were held in the
afternoon and the dedicatory sermon
was preached by the presiding elder
who spoke from Isaiah 60, 7, II will
glorify the house of my glory.'' Mr..
Clemans delivered very eloquent SER
mon and one very appropriate for the
occasion. In the evening the sermon
was preached by Rev. w. E. j. Gratz
and the Rev. Orrock and the members
of the Union church joined in the SER
vice on special invitation Mr.. Gratz
spoke from the text, "Truly our fell
lowship is with the father and with
His son, Jesus Christi All the SER
vices were we'll attended and the
church was crowded. The new edifce
cost $500.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-06-23
Collins Ingratitude.

Judge Collins owes a good deal to
Bob Dunn and we have only to look
back over the political career of both
men to find it out. Collins and Dunn
live in the same part of the State and
have been firm friends for many years.
Judge Collins has not always had
easy shedding getting into Office and
Dunn has ever been among those who
have worked the hardest for him.
Judge Collins has several times been
a candidate for the nomination of
governor and in each case Dunn has
taken his coat off and put up his US
ual vigorous fight for him. Two
years ago, Dunn helped to nominate
Collins for the supreme bench, the
position from which he recently re-
signed in order to lead the fight of
Dunn's enemies who were seeking his
defeat for the governorship.' This is
the first hard fight that Dunn has had
in his political career and it is the
first time that Collins has had a
chance to do anything for the old
friend who has helped him so much
and so often. Instead of aiding him
in his desire to be governor of his
State, Collins resigned one of the best
positions in the State to lead dirty
fight against him. If Collins had not
entered the race, Dunn would have
been nominated practically without
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-06-23

IN regard to the matter Prof. Selleck
had the following to say:
MY relations with Mr.. Dunn have
been those arising out of an Nacouaint-
ance rather than personal association
as Mr.. Dunn has been absent more or
less IRON Princeton since I have been
there, but my opinion of Mr.. Dunn IS
character have been formed from the
high esteem and regard in which he is
held by the best people of Princeton
Win whom | have been closely asso-
clated and in whom have every con-
hdence. [ have heard nothing OF the
rough, uncouth Bob Dunn, as pic
tured by his political opponents. The
people of Princeton consider him
to be man of sterling character and
honest impulse. I have heard the
Rev. Gratz, pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal church at Princeton, speak
OF him in the highest terms. Mr..
Gratz has told me that Mr.. Dunn has
repeatedly made liberal contributions
TOR the support of the church and it's
extentlon and rendered valuable as
sistance in other directions, and that
the presiding elder. Rev. Cle1nans.
who, by the way is cousin of Mark
Twain, has great confidence in Mr..
Dunn and holds him in the highest
esteem. Contrary to the rule in poll
tics, Mr.. Dunn will receive the undi-
vided and solid support of his home
town and county. "-North6eld News.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-06-23
Ministers Won't Go.

It was the intention of the ministers
of the northern Minnesota conference
of the M. E. church to have an outing
on the south shore of Mile Laos lake
beginning on the twenty seventh Of
this month but the event has been can
celled as not enough of the ministers
can find time to get away and enjoy
themselves at that beautiful spot.
Presiding Elder Clemans who was in
Princeton Sunday said that prelimin
airy arrangements had been made for
the outing but that so few would 90
that it was deemed advisable to not
try and have the camping party.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-06-23
NEWS FROM HOME.

Prof. Selleck Tells the Mortified News a
Few Things About Dunn.
Prof. W. F. F. Selleck, formerly sup
erintendent OF the Mortified public
schools, and now resident of Prince
ton, Minnesota, stopped off between
trains to visit old friends. Prof. Sell
leck comes from the home of Robert
Dunn the leading candidate for the
Republican nomination for governor
and it would no doubt be interesting
to the readers of the News to note the
expression Of the views of fellow
toWnsman OF Mr.. Dunn. When asked
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-06-23

opposition. If mans public record
counts for anything, Dunn ought to
have the nomination by just asking
for it. Are the people going to help
the man whose ambition is such that
he is willing to sacrifice his friends
if they happen to stand in his way?:-
Long Prairie Leader
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-06-23
Church Topics * *
METHODIST.
j. j. Sunday and Weekday
Announcements.

METHODIST.
Morning, ''The Exaltation of
Christi" evening, "Our Ideals as a
Force in Character Building.''
CONGREGATIONAL,
1t is expected that the new minister,
Rev. John Russell Henderson, will
arrive in time to fill the pulpit next
Sunday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-06-23
Van SAINT Tells No News.

Gov. Van SAINT is out in a statement
in which he denies that he is a candi-
date for denomination and in which
he declares that he favors Collins.
saying:
Personally 1 have and do now favor
the nomination of Judge Collins, and
sincerely hope that he will be success
full in the convention.
1t is no news that Van SAINT is sup
porting Collins; but the governor is
entirely too modest when he limits his
activity by the adverb ''personally."
Van SAINT is supporting Collins Off
cially. He has required that all his
appointees support Collins. For eight
months all the influence of the State
administration has been devoted to
Gov. Van SAINTS effort to dictate the
nomination of his successor. Where
ever you find State appointee you
find man on whom the governor has
brought pressure to make him fight r.
e. Dunn. The principal business of
Van SAINTS officials is to get dele
gates for Collins; their second-class,
unimportant duty is to serve the peo-
pie. The impudent openness with
which the Offices that belong to the
peoples service are prostituted to
political purposes by the Minnesota
State machine is as disgraceful as it
is unparalleled. Duluth News-Trib-
me