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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10


War as Andrew jackson had averted
it during his administration. But
James Buchanan was not one Of the
great Presidents.
The country was In a state of apa-
thy. The North was appalled, at the
treachery Of some Of the higher off,
cials in Washington. The South was
busily making preparations for the
Inevitable conflict.
1t was at this time that President
Buchanan appointed John Adams Dix
of New York Secretary of the Treas
ury. DIX at once ordered Captain
Breshwood. who commanded the rev
enue cutter at New Orleans, to sail to
New York. The captain was Con-
federate and proposed to turn his yes
sci over to the Confederate govern
ment, whereupon DIX sent this order:
"If any man attempts to haul down
the American flag, shoot him on the
spot"
A sentiment so loyal and so fear
lessly uttered awakened in the North a
lofty enthusiasm for the nag and the
cause Of the Union. In the midst of a
vacillating government a man and a
patriot had been found. The order OF
Dix became tine watchword and the
battle cry Of the Union.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
PEACE IS NEARER AT HAND.
Russians Only Hope is in a Decisive
Defeat Of General Nogi.

London, March - The intensely
dramatic situation in Manchuria devei-
oped by General Nogi's rapid advance
and its strategic possibilities have
raised excitement in Europe to the
highest pitch. English papers for q
long time have practically ceased to re-
ceive war specials, and in this respect
are lacking much information that is
available in Associated Press dis
patches.
It is believed here that General Ku-
ropatkin is in a very tight place, and
the chances of his extricating his army
are keenly discussed. The abandon
ment of Mukden is considered to be in
evitable, the only question being
whether he will be able to effect re-
treat to Tie pass.
An immediate repulse of General
Nogi's army, it is held, might save the
situation, but failing that, General
Kuropatkin will have committed to
him the dangerous and difficult task Of
retiring northward, harassed by flank.
ing attacks by the Japanese army
Whatever may be the result it is felt
that peace is appreciably nearer.
| According to the Daily Telegraph
Antwerp correspondent, the Russian
official purchasing agent there has re-
celved orders to cease buying for gov
ernment account. This is significant
statement, if true, as Antwerp has beer
throughout the war the principal cente
of Russian purchases for carrying OF
the conflict in the Far East.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
Dodging Military Service.

Vienna, March AS result of in
quiries which we're commenced in De-
cember last it has been discovered that
in Upper Hungary there has been a
system of Justification of records, such
as the changing of names, false entries
of deaths, etc., by which many thou
sands of young Hungarians have avoid
ed obligatory military service. These
practices have been in vogue in certain
localities for the past IL or Is years,
and the authorities decalre that those
guilty of the falsifcations will be se-
verely punished.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
Gar Welcomes stoesseI.

st. Petersburg, March 4. = General
Stoessel, who was given an audience of
the emperor yesterday and was invited
to luncheon with him, was received by
his majesty with warmth which went
far to atone for the cool reception
which he was given by several of the
newspapers and military factions. Cen
era1 Stoessel is being feted by society.
A large dinner was given in his honor
last night after his return from Tsar-
skoe-Selo. No steps have been taken
yet toward an investigation of the
surrender of Port Arthur.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
Russian Army to Make a Stand
at Tie Pass.
.JAPS MAY DRIVE THEM FURTHER
Left and Center Beaten - Japanese
Draw Near Mukden and Camp
Followers Stampede.

Toxic, March Awhile few Off
cial dispatches from the army before
Mukden have been received, nothing
has been given out officially. Other
reports state that the Japanese attack
against the Russian left and center has
been entirely successful. The right
wing of the Russians has held 80 far,
but it is believed that, on account of
other reverses, it is only question of
a few hours until General Kuropatkin's
whole army will be IN flight before the
victorious Japanese.
The Russian generals objective is to
reach Tie pass in the hope of establish
ing another line of defense there. The
elaborate and complete campaign
planned by Marshal Oyama, if carried
out exactly as outlined, will make this
extremely difficult of fulfllment, how
ever. It is probable that Mukden must
be entirely abandoned by the Russians,
or that they must face surrender event
ually.
From the front have come reports Of
continued heavy fighting last night.
The heavy cannonading could be plain
ly heard and the greatest confusion
reigns in Mukden, according to the
latest reports. Every means of trans
portation is being utilized by the peo.
pie, who are hurrying away before the
Japanese.
Heavy artillery firing has been the
feature of the fighting again, the Jap.
anese continuing to hide their move
ments under the smoke of the large
guns. The attacks developed under
this cover and during the night time
have been fierce and in most cases ef
fective.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10

which the Are INSURANCE. companies were
deffauded.
The gang sought a. eonfederates mea
desperately In debt, who were possessed
Of buildings or chattels heavily insured on
capable Of being 20 insured. When such
q man was found one Of the gang-hkely
enough q respected business acquaintance
Of the victim m-intimated to him, casually
or jsstingly, that fire would provide
timely relief from pressing obligations.
When the power of suggestion had
had time to do its work, the man was ap-
preached BY another Of the gang ready
10 talk business"
According to the confessions Of cor
victed members, these advances were al
most never repulsed. 4
The following summary Of facts tells
Of the doings Of the northwestern Ohio
gang Of Hrebugs:
Gang organized in 1874. Numbered
from IL to 20 men.
Incendiarism placed on commercial
basis. Burned buildings for from $40 to
800. :
Operated for 2S years throughout
| northwestern Ohio.
Estimated losses to insurance COM
panies in that time $1.5O0,Ooo. Insur-
ance losses SO heavy that the State Leg
islatnre created State fire marshaps
department.
The gang exposed two years ago by the
marshals. Over 40 indictments returned.
Eighteen men sent to penitentiary. Many
fed from country to escape exposure.
Two members Of the gang committed
suicide, fearing arrest.
One turned States evidence and con-
fessed, duplicating many prominent men.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
FEAR RUSSIANS WILL FLEE.
Japanese Eager to Decide War with
Present Battle. q

Present Battle. 4
London, March "A dispatch from
Toxic to the Daily Telegraph states
that the Japanese are endeavoring to
force adhesive battle in Manchuria,
but it is feared General Kuropatkin
will retreat, fighting a rear-guard ac-
tion.
Reports from the Shakhe river indi-
cate, says the same correspondent, that
the Russian morale is seriously i'm.
paired and that there are numerous
voluntary surrenders, not only of Poles
and Jews, but of recently arrived Euro
pean troops. They relate that the ru-
mors are current in the army that
General Kuropatkin has been recalled,
and knowledge of the internal troubles
in Russia causes deep impression in
the army.
Reports are current in Toxic, but not
confirmed officially, that the Japanese
have occupied Sakhalien.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
Admit They are Beaten.

St. Petersburg, March At is now
generally admitted that after the long
and heavy battle which has been wag-
ing before Mukden, General Kuropat-
kin has been forced to abandon at least
a part of his most advanced position
under the fierce attack of the enemy.
The next stand will probably be made
at Tie pass, and little doubt is expressed
of the ability of the Russian commander
to bring his forces safely from the
scene of the present conflict and firmly
establish himself in a new position.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10

According to the Cincinnati Post, the
State Of Ohio is about to close the last
chapter Of ita expose Of one Of the most
gangs Of incendiariss ever or
ganised-a gang that operated In north
western Ohio, eastern Indiana and south
eastern Michigan for twenty-five years,
that was composed Of men Of reputs In
their communities. that reduced arson to
such businesslike basis that insurance
companies were robbed Of 81 SOC, 900 and
that perfected it's organisation to such q
degree that its members, though guilty
Of crimes, went unpunished for quarter
Of century.
The gang had It's beginning in 1874 In
Williams county, Ohio, 1t had its head.
quarters, though 1t operated In Fulton
and Lucas counties impartially and
spread into the two adjoining States.
The leaders q the gang were men Of
business standing merchants
epd the like. To all appearances they at.
tended strictly to their own business. In
reality they were as busy at night plan.
ming and executing their crimes as they
were In the daytime at their stores or on
their farms.
Their main line Of business was ths
burning Of property, by collusion with tn.
owner, for a consideration. the owner re
imbursing himself out Of his insurance
Though more profitable to themselves
the incendiaries seldom burned their owr
property, fearing to fx suspicion upor
Themselves They preferred To mainta II
their pose as irreproachable men Of bust
ness, while destroying other people,
property for a share Of the proceeds. o.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
BLESSING OF THE wATEra

the Greek Church Holds Sway,
There Is quaint ceremony Of the
annual blessing Of the waters which
may be witnessed In any country
where the Greek Church exists. The
ceremony takes place during the first
two months of the year and Is always
attended with great demonstrations
and reioicings, particularly in Rouma-
MIA, Russia and Bulgaria.
Great preparat lions are made the day
before the ceremony. The route is set
apart leading from the church to the
spot on the quay which has been Sc
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
Declares Picketing Legal.

Chicago, March 1. - An Injunction
issued by Jduge Kavanaugh against
picketing of tailoring establishments
and factories by striking garment
makers has been so modified that it
will be resumed legally around the
plants today. Members of the union
declare that they have won a victory,
and the action marks change in the
attitude of the courts in labor struggles.
Men, women and girls will picket all
factories where the walkout prevails,
and attempt by peaceful means to per-
suade nonunion workers to quit.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
Japanese Squadron Sighted.

London, March Z. - The German
steamer Numidia, according to the cor
respondent of the Daily Mail at Hong
Kong, reports having sighted two Jar !.
anese squadrons on Saturday, 100 miles
southeast of Hong Kong. The first
squadron, comprising nine battleships
and cruisers, was seen at 2 o'clock in
the morning, going at full speed with
all lights out, and the second squad
ron, of 13 large warships, was sighted
in the afternoon.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
RACES WITH FIRE.
Steamer Oregon will be Beaehed at
Eureka If Possible.

Eureka u Possible.
Crescent City, CAL, March. 1.-The
steamer Oregon, with burning cargo,
left here today for Eureka, where she
will be beached. The Oregon was ac-
companied from Crescent City by the
steamer Del Norte, Captain Payne, and
every effort will be made to reach
Eureka.
The Oregon has a heavy list and is
drawing about 20 feet of water. This
will make it difficult to take her over
the Humboldt bar. 1t is thought her
cargo of general merchandise will be
total loss.
Fire broke out in the cargo Of the
steamer Oregon when the ship was
north of Creecent City, on her voyage
from San Francisco to Portland. There
were Sc passengers on board the Oregon
besides the crew.
Signals of distress were at once made,
and these brought the collier Meteor
promptly alongside.
The first thing considered by Captain
Warner was the safety of his passengers,
and all Of the Sc were at once trans
ferred to the Meteor. The Oregon was
then turned back in her course and
headed for Crescent City, where it was
determined to beach her in the event Of
extreme necessity.
Nearing Crescent City, the steamer
Del Norte was attracted by the signals
of distress that were still flying. The
Del Norte was at once headed toward
the Oregon, and within few minutes
the passengers made another transfer,
this tipe to the Del Norte.
Soon after this the burning steamer
and the Del Norte shot out of Crescent
City harbor, Captain Warner believing
he could make Eureka in time to beach
his vessel. Smoke was coming out ot
the Oregon in clouds, however. and il
was deemed very doubtful by those
who saw her that she would ever reacf
the more southerly port. Captain
Warner and his crew were fighting tn,
flames in heroic fashion.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
Cannon Roar on All Sides.

Mukden, March 4.-The thunder of
artillery is heard from all positions.
Poutiloff and Novgorod hills are hidden
by the smoke from the guns. The
bombardments were resumed after the
repulse of an infantry attack by the
Japanese. A heavy bombardment is
also in progress in the neighborhood of
the Shakhe river, apparently in pre-
paration for an attack in that quarter.
The weather continues fine and warm.
The Chinese are preparing to sow grain.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
Ice Tearing Things Loose.

Louisville, March 2.-Drifting with
the ice, the steamer New South, one
of the largest passenger and freight
boats on the Ohio, was today sighted at
Carrollton, KY. Amile below Milton,
KY, men finally succeeded in getting a
line aboard and tying the boat up to
the bank. The local harbor authori-
ties, on being advised from Cincinnati
that so barges and 80 coal boats, all
containing more or less coal, were COM
ing with the ice, despatched four tow
boats up the river. They will attempt
to rescue the boats.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
TALK OF RETREAT.
Japanese Have the Russian Army in a
Very Tight Place.

St. Petersburg, via the frontier,
March 2.-Oficial circles at the Rus
sian capital have been seized with great
alarm, owing to the ominous news
from the Far East, and conference
has been held of the military experts,
who discussed the Japanese movement
and debated at length what action the
Russian government should take at the
present time to uphold General Kuro-
patkin.
1t is felt that the Japanese have him
in very precarious position, and one
in which it may be necessary for him
again to ordera general retreat. It is
recognized that the Japanese movement
at this time is prompted by a desire
to crush General Kuropatkin in the
belief that Russian defeat at this time
would compel the czar to sue for peace
because of internal conditions in Rus
sia.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
Bombs Imported as Oranges.

St. Petersburg, March 2.-Vast guam
titles Of hand bombs are being imported
into Russia. The discovery was acci-
dentally made by the customs authori-
ties at Wireballen, Russian Poland, on
opening an ordinary fruit box marked
"oranges, which was found to contain
100 small bombs. Scores of similar
boxes have been coming in for weeks,
and the authorities fear they are already
distributed. The bombs are not OF the
type of those used by the terrorists.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
Bandits Ready to Harass Russians

Niu Chwang, March -Advices re-
ceived here say that over two Russian
army corps are engaged in building
elaborate defensive works opposite the
extreme Japanese left and that large
forces OF cavalry are protecting the Rus
sian fianks. It reported here that a
railroad bridge between Tie pass and
aiyuam has been destroyed. It is also
reported that large bodies of we'll armed
Chinese bandits are prepared to harass
the retreating Russians.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
More Strikes in Poland.

Lugansk, Poland, March 2.-The sit
uation is growing worse. Today 1000
men struck at the Hartmann works.
A general strike of 200, 900 miners in
the Donetz coal fields is expected on
March 6.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
Luther's Fireworks.

,"In my lecture on medieval history
l was giving an account Of the spec
tacular burning by Martin Luther Of
the papal bull which put him outside
of the Church of Rome" said a Co
lumbia college professor. "The next
day 1 found this in the notebook OF
one Of the students who had heard the
lecture:
Luther gives a vaudeville show.
accompanied by fireworks,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
Soldiers Keeping LODI Quiet.

Lodz, March THE town is quiet.
Strong military patrols guard the
streets. There are 1000 workmen
from the Poxznanski cotton mills on
strike. The outlook is not promising.
The workmen are indignant because
several mill owners are remaining
abroad and threaten to cause trouble
unless the latter return.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
A Little Lesson
In Patriotism

"Lst our object be our country. our
whole country, and nothing but our
country" webster.
Toward the close of President Bu-
chananAn's administration, the admin
istrative body Of the government was
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10

almost completely
disorgan nissd.
Where one man
was for the union
two were for the
rights Of secession.
designations q n d
d dismissals alternat-
ed.
The Pre- 81 dent
was unable to meet
the crisis adequate
ly. A great Presi-
dent might have
"-fr
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
a Costly Shooting scrape.

London, March l The Reuter- Tele-
grim company states that the COM
pensation for the North sea affair has
been fixed at between s75, 900 and
s100, 900.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
Knows Nothing Of Arid Land Grabs

Washington, March 4.-Replying to
a resolution of the house, the secretary
of the interior today gave the informa-
tion that the general land office had no
knowledge of the "surreptitious' ac-
QUESTION of land set apart for irrigation
uses, as alleged by resolutions Of the
National Business League of Chicago.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10

When farmer wants to say that
building has been remodeied, ne says
it has been worked over"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1905-07-20
Some Popular Linen Dresses

In England one can buy linen for
something like ten cents a yard. 1t
costs FIVE times that and more here,
many times more for very good-but 1t
is worn this season by everyone.
White comes first in favor, and
then may be mentioned the gobelin
blue, cream and tans, delft blue, navy
blue. greens and raspberry shades.
Linen should always be well shrunk
before it is made up, and if the shrink
ing is done at home this is the plan
to follow: Pour boiling water on the
goods, let stand until cool, hang up
carefully, the material pulled into
shape, and iron when still very damp.
This will insure against further
shrinking. and the ironing while wet
brings out the gloss that makes linen
so attractive. In making have the
pressing we'll done; tailor look is
the proper thing for the linen suit.
Some of the better sort, perhaps we
may say the majority. are made with
no trimming save straps of self ma
terial A few very good ones are
trimmed with heavy open work, have
elbow sleeves with turn back cuff, and
girdles of silk instead Of the belt Of
linen or some wash trimming. These
are for linen costumes, though the
coat suits are more severe.
Some of the linen dresses have only
cuffs and collars of openwork embroi-
derry. and occasionally heavy Irish
crochet Is used There is quite a Xix
ing for collar and cuffs of contrasting
color; this is a feature of the present
season. Skirts are short but there is not
noticeable the rise in the back as last
year. If the skirt escapes the ground
an inch in the front, 1t will be elevated
only an inch and a half in the back
now.
Coats for linen suits are made semi
fitting in the back, square box front
is adorned with large pearl but
tons. The sleeves, very full at the
shoulders, are large and have plain
stitched cuffs. Skirts are not so
volumous as they promised to be, ut
close about the hips and the fare,
though considerable, is not exagger-
ated
For summer travelling there will be
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1905-07-20
SUMMER GIRLS.

Lingerie waists blossom on every
tree. and an infinite variety OF them
there is. AS Dame Rumor says they
are to be worn until late in the fall,
it would be we'll for the far-sighted
maid to see that her stock is kept up.
How shall we begin to select and
describe when there are such num-
bers to choose from? Perhaps we had
better plunge in and bring forth what
we may Here is one of finest dotted
swiss, the dots very small. 1t is made
with a round neck-the kind becom-
ing only to the happy maid with per-
feet throat and shoulders. It is a sort
of baby waist, very simple, a few
gathers giving fullness in front the
back plain. The sleeves are quite full
and extend just below the elbow. where
a deep frill Of wide footing edged with
narrow lace flows softly over the arm.
The neck is finished with narrower
footing likewise lace edged. Simple as
can be, but if we'll cut and fitted very
effective.
Tucks have much place on the lin
gerie waist, and are very attractive in
summer, emphasizing the sheerness
of the materials One waist had a
wide strip of fine insertion down the
front on either side were long rows
OF tucks alternating with short clus-
ters. At the shoulder a deep under
plait gave the proper fullness. for the
waist set we'll over the bust This
plat was discovered" some years ago,
but its value is still appreciated
There is no end of lace waists, but
personally W. prefer the thin materials
that are not so elaborate or ostenta-
tious as the heavy and rich all-oyer
patterns-the plain materials infnita-
ly preferable to cheap imitation laces.
Even the best of the all-overs look
fussy rather than cool and fresh.
We noticed cool-looking maid this
morning. A black silk skirt, a sheer
white lingerie waist, elbow sleeves and
long black silk gloves. The hat WAS a
white panama with a China silk scarf
wound about it. the parasol a long
handled affair of white pongee She
could have worn this costume any
where of a summer day, provided it
was as fresh and crisp as when
saw 1t.
Handles of parasols are very long