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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-04-14
YAoUls ARE SPREADING TERROR
Murder and PiIlage Mark Their Trail
Through Mexico.

Ell Paso, Tex, April 6.-John St.
Clair, we'll known prospector, whose
statements are considered reliable, has
returned from the Yaqui country near
Ures, Sonora, and reports that the In
dians are still on the warpath. He
says that Malpuche, the old chief, is
at the head of a band of over so and is
devastating the whole country, MUIR
dering, pillaging and burning. Grain
and cotton ranches are being abandoned
and the people are going into the towns
for protection.
The whole country is in state of
panic. Mail routes between the small
towns have been abandoned and pro-
visions are getting scarce. Although
the country is overrun with soldiers,
he says, the Indians are fearless and
continue their depredations. st. Clair
does not believe it is safe for Americans
to go into the Yaqui country at this
time, as the Yaquis are very hostile to
| Americans.
While going from Ures to his camp
in the mountains, St. Clair heard firing
and ran into what had been an Indian
ambuscade. He found two dead Mex
leans who had been killed only few
minutes before he reached the place
The Yaquis are armed with rifles and
are well supplied with cartridges, St.
Clair says.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-04-14
Democrats Sweep Colorado.

Denver, April 5.-A Democratic
landslide struck Colorado, where mu-
nicipal elections were held yesterday in
all cities and towns excepting Denver.
In Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Lead
vile, normally Republican, the Demo-
cratic tickets were successful, in the
latter case for the first time in 20 years.
In the smaller towns, where party
lines were drawn, the Democrats won,
the notable exceptions being Cripple
Creek, Victor, Golden and Central
City. A vigorous fight was made in
Northern Colorado towns and also in
towns on the western slope, against
saloons, and in only one instance, that
of Montrose, was the liquor element
victorious. Heavy roads, due to re.
cent storms, caused light vote to be
polled.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-04-14
The Value of New Ideas,

The recognition of the value of q
new idea in regard to business point
is leading employers to encourage criti-
cisms and suggestions from employees
in respect to the details of the husi-
ness. thus utilizing their microscopic
view rather than depending solely on
the birds'-eye view which is taken by
the manager. A friendly feeling re-
suits from this attitude, and the en-
ploye takes deeper interest in his
work, developing his own capacity and
helping the business To see his idea
carried out by his superiors puts new
life into him and adds new enthusiasm
to his efforts-Success.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-04-14
HUNDREDS WERE MANGLED.
Results of Earthquake in India Worse
Than First Reported.


Lahore, British India, April AS
the particulars filter in from the outly-
ing districts, it is being revealed that
the casualties caused by the earthquake
of two days ago have been under, rather
than over-estimated. In one spot alone
at Dhamala, it is reported that fully
], 400 natives have been killed or in
jured. OF the injured many will die.
Seven of the Europeans previously re-
ported hurt have since died, and two
others are in dying condition.
There is not house left in the vicin-
ity that does not show evidence OF the
trembling of the earth.
This is the report from one district
alone, and as authentic information
comes in it seems certain that the mag
nitude of the disaster will be sufficient
to stir the entire world when fully re-
vealed.
The Indian government is making
arrangements to relieve all distress as
soon as possible.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-04-14
SHOOT BIG BEAR IN CAVE.

Three Hunters Have Lively Experi-
ence on Mount Hood.
Shootiong 4OO,pound black bear In
the darkness Of a cave twenty feet
in the side of Mount Hood was the
experience last week of three Portland
plumbers, says the Portland Orego-
nian, who have returned to the city
with the pelt
The hunters are Fred H. SCHNEIDER.
Jesse S. Hayes and Roy @. Maxwell.
1t was three days out from Portland
that the party stumbled upon the
bears den. Just after lunch they saw,
behind large rock, an opening about
six feet deep. Maxwell dropped in
side, the others following. A candle
was lighted and fresh bear signs were
discovered. After going In fifteen feet
they found that the cave widened out
and pitched downward. Hayes was
in the lead.
By this time the hunters were Ii
darkness, except for the Pickering
light OF the candle. Hayes was sure
| he had heard bear moving about, 50
the trio proceeded with fear and trem-
| blind. They had come all the way from
Portland to hunt bear, but to steal
along In the semi arkness Of the In
terror of Mount Hood was not on the
program as arranged.
When the party had walked 300 feet
from the entrance and were down In
the earth at least 200 feet, at the same
instant all three. heard the sound Of
claws ON the rocky floor and saw two
green eyes glaring at them, the bear
fearing TO approach nearer to the light.
Hayes fired instantly. The report was
deafening, but as -smokeless pow
der was used there was no suffoca ting
smoke. There was a haf-stifed roar
from the bear, and the hair Of each
man went straight up. Fearing an on
slaught, all fired volley of three
shots each and awaited Developments
on the part of brllin. But the bear
was dead. Half the shots had been
wasted.
Not only the pelt was secured, but
twenty-five pounds of meat as well.
Bear meat at this season, however, Is
| almost useless for food. No attempt
was made to explore the remainder Of
the cavern.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-04-14
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Democrats Garry in St. Louis, chica-
go, Colorado and Kansas.

Democrats Garry in St. Louis, Chica-
go, Colorado and Kansas.
Chicago, April 5.-A political tor
nado yesterday overwhelmed one of the
most ruggedly unique leaders in the
country. Incidentally the Republican
party met defeat in a memorable effort
to capture the mayoralty of Chicago.
As direct result the city is officially
committed to the policy of the quickest
possible cessation of private franchises
for public utilities. Municipal owner
ship is especially threatening street car
lines valued high up in the millions.
After winning successfully four re-
markable biennial fights of independ-
ents against the regular Republican Or
ganization here, John Maynard Harlan,
son of Associate Justice Harlan, of the
Supreme court of the United States,
was loser as Republican candidate
for mayor. The defeat is attributed to
an extraordinary whirl of causes start
ing with political revenge and taking
in wide sweep, embracing the most
up-to-date Socialism as factor. The
victor is Judge Edward F. Dunno
| Democrat.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-04-14
PRICE PAID FOR CATTLE.
Next Question for Consideration Be-
fore Beef Trust Grand Jury.

Next Question for Consideration Be-
fore Beef Trust Grand Jury.
Chicago, April 6. = Prices paid for
livestock by the packers, alleged re-
bates granted the packers by the rail-
roads for handling the same and the
private accounts of some of the packing
concerns are to be closely inquired into
within the next few days by the FEEDER
al grand jury which is investigating
the business affairs of the beef trust
Another phase of the question of the al
legged combination of some of the pack
ers in violation of the Sherman anti
trust law and Judge Grosscup's injunc-
tion which is to be inquired into is the
price paid by wholesale dealers to the
packers for meats.
Witnesses who can give the Jurors
detailed and accurate information along
these lines have been subpoenaed and
appeared at the investigation today.
Some of these witnesses testified and,
although they refused to make public
what they told the jury. it is said a
large amount of data valuable to the
| government was secured from them.
More complaints Of interference with
the witnesses reached United States
Attorney Bethea and Captain Porter, OF
the secret service, during the day. The
session today was devoted to the exam
ination Of men employed at the Chi
cago stockyards and packing houses.
With the exception of the Sunday
adjournments, the jury, it is said, will
now proceed steadily to the end of the
inquiry. The United States attorney
has announced that May Is will prob.
ably see the close.
1t is said the hearing of the plea and
demurrer of Thomas ]. Connors, the
indicted superintendent of the Armour
company, will be disposed of before
the jury presents other true bills in
volving persons on charges of tamper.
ing with witnesses.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-04-14
INSTALLING BLOCK SIGNALS.
Northern Pacific Making Extensive I'M
provements for Safety of Traffic.

Northern Pacific Making Extensive I'M
provements for Safety of Traffic.
St. Paul, April s.-President Howad
Elliott has authorized important i'm
provements tending to increase public
safety which will place the Northern
Pacific system second on the list of
American railways in the installation
of the block system for the current
year.
The new improvements will afford
continuous signal protection over all
the principal districts of heavy traffic
from the eastern terminus at St. Paul
through to the Pacific coast. Con-
struction has already commenced and
will be rushed forward to completion
The districts over which new block
signal protection will be afforded will
add 613.5 miles to that already in use
and are as follows:
Minneapolis to Staples, Mimi. Liv-
ingston, Mont, to Logan, Mont; Gar
rison to Dixon, Mont; Spokane,
Wash, to Pasco, Wash; Pasco to Ell
lensburg, Wash; and Seattle to Ia
coma.
The block system being installed is
the telegraph block" system found
satisfactory on all lines now using il
over long stretches.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-04-14
New Canal Commission Acts.

Washington, April 5.-The Panama
Canal commission today completed its
organization by resolving to continue
the clerical force for the present and by
formally adopting the orders of the
president and secretary of war as reso-
lutions, in order to give them effect as
acts of the commission. A cablegram
was forwarded to General Davis author
izing him to continue to perform the
duties of governor of the zone until re-
lieved. No definite time for the new
governors departure for his post has
been set.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-04-14
rious Indians, and the world long point

F1OuS 1QuIduS, dIfu tlle WOTlu lOuS pOlut-
ed to him as the inspiring spirit of
Sioux vengeance. The truth is that
Sitting Bull was not in the Custer fight
at all. He was looking for one of his
youngsters who had strayed away from
camp, and he did not put in am appear
ance until the historic fight was over.
Nevertheless, the tremendous and SEN
sational self-advertiser was hauled all
over the United States and Europe,
lionized and paraded as the greatest
Indian general on earth.
To be pointed to as 'the chief who
wiped out Clusters command" meant
something TO an Indian, and Sitting
Bull showed no reluctance about reap
ing the profits. He raised the price Of
Sioux signatures from 10 cents to 81,
and nearly got writer's cramp at that.
But he discovered. like other American
heroes, that popularity is short-lived.
His association with the palefaces had
taught him the Importance of being
earnest Therefore he inaugurated the
famous Messiah craze among his peo-
pie He told them, with much bea ting
OF the tomtom. that their forefathers
would soon return to earth, properly
decked in war paint, and would pro-
ceed to wipe out the palefaces, yank
out the barbed wire fences, burn the
government posts. drive the United
States troops into the tall timber, and
return once again to the tepees and
the watch-fres Of the old regime.
During the time Sitting Bull was set
ting the stage and rehearsing his ghost
dancers for the grand climax. he was
so much afraid to show his face at the
Indian agency that he sent one of his
sons to gather in the bf-weekly rations
supplied by Uncle Sam. The govern
ment authorities saw trouble ahead,
and, knowing the Sioux tendency to
massacre, gave orders for the arrest of
the old medicine man. Thirty mine In
dian police and four volunteers went
to the home of the great maker of sig
natures, and found him in the midst
of elaborate preparations for flight. He
submitted quietly to arrest, however,
until one of his sons, doubtless famil-
lar with his fathers cowardly nature,
began to jeer and jibe him.
Sitting Bull, true to his reputation
called In d loud voice for rescue A
general melee was precipltated, in
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-04-14
DON'T RUSH TO MINlDoKA LAND
Pumping Problem for irrigation Has
Not Been Solved.

Not Been Solved.
Washington, April THE attention
of the director of the geological sur
vey has been called to the fact that a
misapprehension exists on the part of
certain citizens of Idaho as to the plans
of the reclamation service in regard to
some important details relating to the
Minidoka project. This misunder
standing has arisen, it is believed, by
reason of the efforts of many settlers to
anticipate the plans of the engineers
and secure choice holdings of land.
The government from the first has
warned intending settlers to 60 slow in
making entries on the lands embraced
in this project, and has called particu-
lar attention to the fact that the plans
for irrigation, especially those involv-
ing the pumping plant, we're merely
tentative, and could not be worked out
as quickly as those for the gravity sys-
tenn. While nothing has arisen to pre-.
vent the ultimate development of 8
pumping plant, so many delicate en-
gineering features are involved thai
careful consideration must be given tt
these before any definite conclusions
are reached or the final plans are ap
proved.
Thus, apparently, while no reason
exists for believing that the pumpin,
features of the Minidoka project will
not ultimately be utilized, the engineer
very wisely have concluded to give thi
question more study and consideration
before recommending it for construc
ton.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-04-14
AN INDIAN FRAUD.
Sitting Bull, the Much Advertised
Sioux Warrior, Was a Coward.

Sitting Bull, the Much Advertised
Sioux Warrior, Was a Coward.
According to Capt Jack Crawford,
formerly chief of scouts with the Unit
ed States forces in the West, and who
writes entertainingly in Munsey's Mag
azfne On "The Last Of the Indian
Chiefs" Sitting Bull, the once famous
Sioux and reputed a mighty warrior,
was a monumental fraud. He was a
mere medicine man, and became noto-
rious simply because, with few fol-
lowers, he refused to come In and
accept the rations offered by Uncle
Sam. This put him into the outlaw
class, and he was regarded as an Ell
emy to the government. In 1875 he
took to the hills and adopted the tao
tics Of the renegade.
In the Little Big Horn fight, where
Custer, the greatest of all Indian fight
ers, fell with his gallant 800 scattered
on the field Of massacre, it was sup
posed that Sitting Bull led the victo-
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-04-14
Think All Americans are Thieves.

St. Petersburg, April IA CORES
pondent of the Journal de St. Peters
burg draws rare picture of the dis
honesty which he says pervades the
highest American circles. The precau-
tions taken by social leaders to prevent
their guests from being robbed by one
another, and tells of the CONSERVATION
produced at a white house reception by
sudden failure of the lights, the re-
illumination showing that the ladies
had hastily Invested themselves of their
Jewels and concealed them, the men
holding their pocketbooks.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-04-14
Japanese Minister Will Rest.

Washington, April Minister Ia
kahira. of the Japanese legation, called
on Secretary Taft today and told him
that on account of the state of his
health he would be compelled to leave
Washington for a different climate.
He also states that there have been nc
further developments toward settle
ment OF the war. The secretary and
the minister arranged to communicate
with each other in case anything hap
pens to make it necessary.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-04-14
Peasants Loot and Burn.

St. Petersburg, April 6.-Official ad-
vices report continued disorders in the
Caucauss. Within the past week peas
ants have looted and burned public
Offices in many villages in the Gore dis
trlct, sacked schools and private estates,
quitting down trees and threatening to
kill the police if they interfered, and
forced priests to go with them and take
an oath OF solidarity with their cause.
Similar disorders are reported in the
Tif1is district.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-04-14
Hostile Fleets are Fast Approach
ing Each Other.
BOTH seen NEAR SINGAPORE
Russians Going in Direction of South
China Sea, Most Probable
Scene of Battle.

Singapore, April 8.-The belief is
general here that desperate engage
ment for the control of the seas is inn
minent off here between the japanese
defensive feet, under command of Ad-
miral Togo, and the Russian fleet COM
manded by Vice Admiral Rojestvensky.
The two fleets are rapidly approaching
each other, and naval experts here be-
lieve that battle which will decide
whether or not japan is to retain su-
premacy on the ocean as well as on
land will be fought within a fortnight.
The captain of coasting steamer
which has put into Penang reports hav-
ing passed feet of 81 armorclads 10
miles to the southeast. The feet was
flying no colors, and when he altered
his course to inspect the warships de-
stroyer sailed up and admonished him
to turn back. The warning was
promptly needed. -
Several Chinese junks that have ar
verted fast merchantmen, formerly in
the Yokohama-San Francisco trade, are
patrolling every avenue through which
the Russian feet might pass in their
rush toward Vladivostok, and the bulk
of Admiral Togo's big feet is kept in
position where it can be hurled against
the Russians as soon as sighted.
Accompanying the main body of the
feet are two floating furnaces that were
built at Sasebo, and which are designed
to repair all damage that may result to
the feet in its cruising operations. Or
these ships are mounted huge floating
cranes, with which disabled guns car
be lifted and which are expected tc
prove of great service, should the JAP
anese suffer at the hands of the Rus
SLAMS.
It is the general opinion that the
battle will take place in the China sea
and there is diversity of opinion as tt
the outcome. While it is admitted
that the Japanese feet has the advant
age of seasoned men and experienced
commanders, it is also sure that ths
: Russian admiral will enjoy the advant
age in weight of metal, and that he ha
improved the craftsmanship of hi
gunners in the long voyage across il
also sure. The battle is sure to be on,
of the most desperately contested in th'
history of naval warfare and the ele
ment of luck may play large part 4
its outcome.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-04-14
Buy Out ColviIIe indians.

Washington, April 8. = Representa-
tive Jones today requested the secretary
of the interior to send an inspector to
Washington to negotiate an agreement
with the Colville Indians under which
hey will consent to the opening of the
unallotted lands of the south half OF
their reservation. He urged that such
an agreement be made in time for sub
mission to congress next winter. It is
probable that Inspector Mclaughlin
will be sent to negotiate with the Col
villes this summer The north hall
may also be purchased.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-04-14
Standard Sued for inspection Fee

Chicago, April 6.-The city of Chi
cago today filed suit for $40, 900 against
the Standard Oil company. The bill
is based upon the alleged non-payment
of inspection fees by the Standard Oil
company. It is claimed that the COM
pany has for years refused to pay for
inspections made by the city under an
ordinance regulating commerce in
naphtha and gasoline. Representatives
of the Standard Oil company hold that
gasoline and naphtha are not products
of petroleum and that the ordinance
does not apply.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-04-14
Want To Be Paid MONTHLY.

Santo Domingo, April g. The Bel
gian creditors of Santo Domingo have
presented proposition to President
Morales and American Minister Daw-
son for the monthly payment of $25, 900
to the Belgians, intimating that then
they would favor the debt arrangement
being concluded. 1t is expected that
the situation will remain nnaltered un-
I'll the United States takes final action
regarding the pending convention.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-04-14
Begin Investigation of Oil.

Washington, April 5.-Commissioner
James A. Garfield, of the Bureau of
Corporations, returned today from a
fishing trip on the Gulf of Mexico. In
his absence the preliminary work of
the inquiry into the production and
marketing of oil, which he Instituted
before he left Washington, has pro-
gressed to such stage that he is now
enabled to begin his personal work on
it. He will leave tomorrow for Kansas
to begin his inquiry there.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-04-14
Plot Against the Republic.

Paris, April 8.-Much mystery sur
rounds the arrest of an ex-captain of
the army on the charge of conspiracy
against the public, security, and the
seizure in the same connection Of a
large number of cartridges and uni
forms. The parties concerned seek to
explain that it was intended to use the
arms in mission to the Ivory coast,
but the activity of the secret police
leads to reports of plots against the &C.
curity of the government
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-04-14
Wells Ahead in St. Louis.

st. Louis, April 5.-With 100 pre-
eincts missing out of a total of 405,
Mayor Rolla Wells, Democratic nomi-
nee for reelection, is leading John A.
Tally, Republican, by TIA. The re-
turns for 305 precincts give Wells, 3d.
719; Tally, 32,945; Lee Merriwether,
independent public ownership, 2,239.
The 10000 bonds issue, the pro-
ceeds of which were to have been used
for municipal Improvements, generally
conceded to have been defeated by a
big majority.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-04-14

which six Indian police and eight Of
Sitting Bulls braves were killed, him
self among them. This closed the ca
reer of one Of the most garrulous old
frauds with whom Uncle Sam has ever
had to deal
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-04-14
Should Agree on Life-Savine

Washington, April s. The British
ambassador, Sir Mortimer Durand,
called upon Acting Secretary of State
Loomis today to urge reciprocal ar
rangement between America and Great
Britain respecting the equipment OF
ocean going steam vessels with life saw
ing devices. The proposition was re-
ferred to the department of Commerce
and Labor.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-04-14
All that Saved Him.

"Now," began the moraTizer, take
the life of your neighbor, for instance
He
I'D do it in minute" interrupted
the demoralizer, IF the law would toll
crate it He's learning to play the
cornet."
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-04-14
Linievitch Said To Be in Straits

st. Petersburg, April 5.-General
Linieyitch's position has altered for the
worse. The general staff fears that the
Japanese will be in Harbin within q
month. There is rumor that the rail-
way has been cut near Tsitsihar.