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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-24
ROASTED TO DEATH.
Nineteen Persons Perish in New York
s..s. Tenement House Fire.

Nineteen Persons Perish in New York
Tenement House Fire.
New York, March 15.-Nineteen per-
sons were burned to death in a fire
which destroyed the five-story tene-
ment house at los Allen street earlv
today. More than 40 are injured and
only a few of the<sleeping inmates es-s
capped unhurt. Several of those who
perished were roasted to death in plain
view of the thousands in the streets.
Coroner Goldenkranz declared after
an investigation that he had reason to
believe the blaze was the work of an
incendiary. He issued subpoenas for
the fire marshal, tenement house COM
mission and building owners and health
and police officials to appear before him
at the inquest Thursday.
The fire started in the basement oc-
cupied by Isaac Davis, his wife and
three children. Davis had been out
last night, and returned early this
morning, going into his store upon the
same floor just in time to see the kero-
sene lamp in the rear explode.
He says he woke his wife, and both
tried to put out the flaming lamp, but
without success, and then gave all their
attention to getting their children out
of the building. A policeman who
heard the cry of alarm rushed to the
scene, and every effort was made to
rouse the sleeping persons in the house
In the meantime the flames had
spread with startling rapidity, and
when the persons who had been ASLEEP
in the upper floors awoke they found
themselves confronted by a wall o.
flames on every side. The panic strick
en- people, fighting for their lives
rushed to the fire escapes, only to fine
them Uttered with rubbish of all de
scriptions and almost impossible
Down through these narrow passage
ways flowed stream of humanity.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-24
DivIDEATHe MONEY.
Two Great Irrigation Works are Pro-
posed for Idaho.

posed for Idaho.
Washington, March 20.-Reclama-
tion Service Engineers Ross and Powell,
of Idaho, called upon Senator Dubois
today in reference to the proposition
now being considered by the secretary of
the interior to divert about $1,000, 900
from the Minidoka irrigation project
and use it in inaugurating what is
known as the Boise-Payette project.
Senator Dubois endorses the views of
the reclamation service engineers and
will call upon Secretary Hitchcock and
urge him to approve the proposition to
have both projects carried to compile
tion.
From investigations and preliminary
surveys it has peen found that part OF
the Minidoka project south of Snake
river is not feasible at this time and
cannot be built until that part of the
project north of Snake river shall be
completed and put into operation. Il
is proposed to take the funds which
would be required to build south of the
river and use them to build the Boise
Payette project, which is estimated to
cost about 81 200, 900. If this is not
done, it is believed the funds intended
for the south project will be turned
back into the general reclamation fund
and Idaho will lose the benefit O.
them, at least for the present.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-24
STORM ON BRITISH COAST.
Many Shipwrecks and Serious Loss
of Life Result.

London, March 16.-A storm of hur-
ricane force burst over the Irish and
English coasts during the night, and it
is feared that many disasters have oc-
cured. The telegraph lines are broken
at many points. The British ship
Khyber has been wrecked off the Corn
ish coast. Twenty-three of her crew
were drowned and three were saved
The Khyber sailed from Melbourne,
Australia, October 26, for Queens
town.
The storm swept over the north of
Ireland early this morning, and did
great damage to property. Fears are
entertained for the safety of the fishing
fleets.
The high winds have caused terrible
havoc along the coasts of the United
Kingdom. Telegraphic communities
tion between London and many points
is cut off. The lifeboat stations are
busy, and shipping everywhere is seek
ing shelter. Numbers of minor wrecks,
accompanied by loss of life, have been
reported.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-24

from many different pronunciations OF
the name of a town. Different people
put the emphasis on different sylla-
bles, and this often created confusion.
The noise of the train in speeding over
the rails also made it difficult to make
out what was being called.
Finally" said the trainman, 81
concluded that I would first attract
the attention of every passenger in
the car and then call out the station,
emphasizing first one syllable and then
another, using all Of the accents and
infections I had ever heard of. In
the course of time I got what I con-
sidered the best way of impressing
the mind with particular names, and
we carried few people past their des-.
tination.''
Nature has greatly aided this man in
his work. He has a voice singularly
full and resonant. When he breaks
loose at the end Of car half-awake
passenger starts from his seat as if
steam calliope had started on a rag
time tune, and by the time he winds
up on such names as Tuscola, Arcola,
and Tolono passengers for these places
are loading up with packages and
grips and reaching for umbrellas
Chicago Tribune.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-24
FlhANclERs MAY BRING PEACE
Refusal of French Bankers to Lend
Money is Blow to Russia.

London, March 15.-The revolt of
the French. bankers is considered by
the London newspapers as the most
hopeful and important news of the day,
promising an early conclusion of peace
between Russia and Japan. Apparent
ly the proposed loan has not been abso-
lutely refused, but only postponed. :"
This, however, is regarded here as be-
ing tantamount to refusal, and is ex-
pected to speak louder to the Russian
war party even than Kuropatkin's re-
verse at Mukden.
1t is the general belief that by the
death of M. Germain, the late governor
of the credit Lyonnais, Russia lost her
strongest financial friend in France,
and that, had he been still alive, no
difficulty would have been experienced.
With the American and English mark
cts closed to her, it is thought that
Russia can only turn to Germany,
which is not likely to be much more
responsive than France, and the only
Alternative would seem to be to make
peace.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-24
MINE EXPLOSION KILLS TEN.
Men Left on Guard at Night Perish
in West Virginia.

Charleston, W. Va, March 20.-An
explosion occurred at the mines of the
New River Smokeless Coal and Coke
company at Rush Run at 10 o'clock last
night, in which ten men were killed.
The explosion was in the Rush mine
and extended to the Red Ash mine,
nearly two miles away, and great flames
burst out of the mouths of both mines.
About seven men stayed in each mine
at night to take care of them and all
were killed.
The interior of the mines is in such
condition at this time that it is impos-
sible for anyone to enter to investigate.
The Rush Run and Red Ash mines
are the property of the same company
and the latter is the mine in which 46
lives were lost three years ago. 1t is
impossible at this time to ascertain the
cause of the explosion.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-24
READY ON TIME.
Lewis and Clark Fair Will Be Com
pIete on Day of Opening.

Portland, March 16.-With the ex-
position more than two months away,
exhibits from all parts of the world are
daily reaching the exposition grounds.
There are now hundred cars or more
of exhibits stored in the various build
ings and word has been received that
many more shipments are en- route
from Eastern points and ports.
The significance of this is that the
various displays can be arranged more
effectively than has ever before beer
recorded at an exposition. Since the
exhibit palaces are nearly all completed
and the others will soon be done, there
can be no delay in getting the exposi-
ton ready, and it is announced as the
intention of the exposition management
to have the fair in state of readiness
even to the slightest detail on June L.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-24
CASTRO SHUNSq FOREIGNERS
Is Arming for Defense - Talks of At.
tack on New Orleans.

Willemstad, Curacao, March 1s. -
According to trustworthy advices re-
ceived here, the situation in Venezuela
is unchanged, both internally and as to
foreign affairs, except that the rela-
tions between President Castro and the
various legations at Caracas are little
more strained. Castro has now ceased
to talk with the European representa-
tives concerning the Venezuelan debt,
and the recent recall of General An
tonic Vetulini, seond vice president of
Venezuela, who has been in Europe for
some time endeavoring to arrange a
settlement with the British and German
bondholders, is regarded as an indica-
tion that the negotiations have failed.
It is said that no diplomat has been
able to secure an interview with Castro
concerning disputed international ques-
tions for months. Castro maintains
his belligerent attitude and continues
to make military preparations. He ap-
parently regards an attack on Port Ca
bello and La Guayra as probable, and
has mounted six new French six-inch
gums duu AumDer Vi sIudll guns Oh tnt
heights overlooking these ports, and
has available three small coast defense
vessels.
Castro's attitude is reflected in q
pamphlet just issued through one o1
his advisers, Colonel Juan Bautistis
Lamedo, in which plans for sending
10000 Venezuelans against New
Orleans are disclosed. The pamphle
urges the public to avenge the insults
to Venezuela offered by the Americans
and declares the invasion of the Mis-
sissippi valley would be the most effect
i've means of curbing the action of tn,
United States.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-24
High Time to Make a Change in
ISthnian Commission.
ENGINEERS LEAVE in DISGUST
Trouble is Said to Be Lack of Eff
cient Organization - Payrolls
Already Padded.

Chicago, March i8.-Walter Well
man, wiring from Washington to the
Record Herald, says that graft has al
ready made its appearance among the
employees of the United States on the
Panama canal, according to an Ameri-
can engineer who was on the isthmus
only three weeks ago. 1t is evidently
high time President Roosevelt was car
rying out his plan for complete reor-
ganization of the canal commission.
This engineer, who had exceptional
opportunities to gather information as
to conditions on the isthmus, declares
it is within his personal knowledge
that payrolls are already being padded
and that various forms of petty graft
are practiced. The trouble is said to
be lack of efficient organization. Chief
Engineer Wallace is working like a
Trojan in the field and has almost
worn himself out trying to push the
work at Culebra Hill and to bring
order out of chaos in the organization.
The present canal commission is de-
clared to be failure by everym man who
has visited the isthmus during the last
six months. The commission remain
ed.at Panama just long enough to estab.
lish certain iron-clad rules whose literal
enforcement has been great detri-
ment to the chief engineer and the
other officials who are trying to push
the work. Then the members of the
commission, with the exception of Gen
eral Davis, returned to the United
States and are here yet. Evidently
they do not care to live on the isthmus
and prefer the climate of New Yorl
and Washington.
On accouLt of the unsatisfactory
state of affairs ON the isthmus, many
engineers and other employees of thu
commission are givin up their jobs il
disgust and returning home.
Reports say that the commissions
who looks after the medicine supple
refuses to allow such medicines as ar
required and in many cases such as ar
given out are badly adulterated.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-24

nople Odessa, Smyrna and other ports
bordering on the Mediterranean gave
him a valuable and broadening train
ing. In 1869, having acquired COM
petence, he engaged in politics and
through his efforts Gambetta was sent
to the Chamber of Deputies from
Marseilles. In 1871 Rouvier himself
entered the chamber and at once be-
came prominent in French political
life. He is accounted one of the
strong men of France, and, with Del
casse, the foreign minister, and NJ.
Doumer, the new president of the
Chamber of Deputies, has vastly en-
hanced the power and prestige of the
republic.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-24
Russian Guns Sunk in Rivers.

Niuchwang, March l6.-The mill
tary men here advance the theory that
the difference in the number of guns
the Japanese are reported to have cap
tured and those General Kuropatkin is
reported to have lost, is owing to the
Russians, when routed, dropping their
guns into the rivers through the ice and
abandoning others in ravines and gull
lies. It is expected that, as soon as
the present rush at Mukden is over,
search for the lost artillery will begin.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-24
Japan VIII Not Offer Peace.

London, March 1e.-Bron Hayashi,
the japanese minister, in an interview
today on the subject of peace, said that
a suggestions to the effect that Japan
had officially or unofficially put for
ward feelers looking to the conclusion
of peace were unfounded. "Whatever
individuals may say hereafter he
added, "you may regard it as certain
that Japan does not mean to put for
ward peace terms. When Russia ac-
knowledges that she is beaten or ex-
presses her willingness to discuss
peace, we shall be ready +"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-24
Stock Certificates Forged.

Denver, March 1s.-Forged stock
certificates of the Colorado Fuel & Iron
company have been unearthed by the
presentation of counterfeit certificate
for 100 shares of stock, par value ST.
900, at the Denver Office of the COM
pany for transfer. The certificate came
from lawyer at Davenport, La. APP
pearing on the certificate as president
of the company is the name of James
A. Keblo. Mr.. Keblo was never presi-
dent of the company. There is also a
certificate with the forged signature of
Secretary D. G. Beaman.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-24
Paper as Fuel.

In these days of scarcity of fuel it
may be interesting to know how one
thrifty housekeeper, with more leisure
than money, has warmed her house
for years during the two weeks or so
in the fall and spring when heat is
needed in the morning and evening
only. She uses old newspapers and
prepares them for combustion by
twisting them into fagots. For the
furnace she tears the paper in half,
doubles each half together and twists
it tightly. For the fireplace heater she
separates the sheets, crumples each to-
gether and finishes by giving slight
twist, while for the small stove in her
sewing room or for a CRATE that is
sometimes used In a north room, she
merely gives the paper close crumple.
She finds it better to prepare the fuel
pretty near the time Of using it, as
it burns better if it has not been al
lowed to gather dampness. This fuel
is prepared at odd times, usually at
dusk, by the mistress and her children.
and is kept in huge bags made of cast
off garments, and these forms meas
ures for the amounts needed
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-24
Price of LinoIeum Will Advance.

New York, March Leading man
ufacturers of llnoleum have agreed,
says the Journal of Commerce, to ad-
vance all inlaid goods 10 per cent and
all printed goods 20 per cent the in
crease to take effect on all goods manu-
factured from today. Present stocks
will be sold at the old prices between
now and May 1, after which nothirg
will be sold except at the new figures.
This action has been prompted by rad
cal changes in the cost of raw material.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-24
Insult is offered France.

Paris, March 20.-Count de Segonzac,
who was sent by the Moroccan commis-
sion to investigate the commercial con-
dition of Morocco, has been captured
BY Arabs. The case resembles the Pei.
diear;s affair. The incident causes ex-
citement, owing to France policy Of as
suming paramol control in Morocco.
The secretary of the Moroccan commits
sion in an interview said that the capt
ure OF Count de Segonzac proved TIE
necessity for rapid French action in
Morocco. The otIer membe of the
mission are safe.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-24
CASTRO PREPAREsTo FIGHT
Seeks Settlement with Other Nations
but is Hostile to France.

but is Hostile to France.
Paris, March 20.-Official advices
are to the effect that President Castro,
of Venezuela, is seeking to settle his
complications with Germany and Great
Britain, probably with view to leav-
ing him free hand in dealing with
the complications with the United
States and France. The latter awaits
the decision of the court at Caracas,
however.
France has not subscribed to the po-
sition of some other European govern
ments in entrusting to the United
States the enforcement of rights against
South American countries. On the
contrary, this government expects to
enforce its own rights, although what
ever action is finally determined upon
will undoubtedly be communicated to
Washington with the view of securing
American cooperation.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-24
Flood Bursts Kentucky Dixie.

Winchester, KY, March 1S.-The
break in the Kentucky river dixie near
Ford grows wider, and channel fully
100 yards wide is filled with rushing
torrent that is eating into the south
bank of the government lock. Giant
trees Of century's growth have been
torn loose and carried away. One of
the governments buildings at the locks
fell into the river today and the others
are in danger. Conservative estimates
place the damage thus far at $3.50 900.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-24
Change in Asiatic Naval Command.

Change in Asiatic Naval Command.
Washington, March, 20.-Rear Ad-
miral Stirling, commanding the Asiatic
feet, has cabled the Navy department
that he has left Cavite on the flagship
wisconsin, accompanied by the battle
ship Oregon, the gunboats Nanshan
and General Alva and the torpedo boat
destroyers Bainbridge, Barry, Decatur,
Chauncey and Dale, for Hong Kong,
where the admiral will haul down his
flag on March % and transfer the COM
mand of the station to Rear Admiral
William Folger, now commanding the
cruiser squadron of that fleet.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-24
Guard for Railroad Bridges.

Warsaw, March 20.-The directors
of the Vistula railroad have asked for
troops to guard the bridges between
Siedlce and Malkin, because Of the re-
ceipt of letters threatening their de-
struction.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-24
Works .of Art DESTROYED.

New York, March 2O.-Many valua-
BILE paintings and pieces of statuary and
articles used in instruction were de-
stroyed by fire which damaged the
building occupied by the National Aca-
denny of design. One fireman was
buried under debris from falling wall,
but was rescued and removed to a hos
pital. He will recover. While an ex-
act estimate of the damage could not be
made today, it is said it will be at
least $50, 900.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-24
Engine Blows Up, Injuring Three.

Echo, Utah, March 18.-A Union
Pacific engine pulling eastbound freight
No. SO blew up while passing the sta
tion today, injuring Engineer II. L.
Purdy, Fireman G.. N. Bunker amp
Brakeman ]. E. Jones.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-24
vesuvius Throws Hot Stones.

Naples, March 20.-Mount Vesuvis,
is again in eruption and is throwing
out burning lava, red hot stones and a
high column of smoke, with detona-
tions which are heard at long distances.
The eruption is attributed to an earth
quake which was felt for 80 miles.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-24

PUTTING A LIVING SENTRY IN A DEAD ONES PLACE
midwinter Napoleon
before
nothing
enenching mpo
Walking and fro with background of to throw the
careful
the
of
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-24
Tie Pass Taken.

Toxic, March 16.-The japanese oc-
cupied Tie pass at midnight, March ID.
Details of the occupation OF Tie pass
have not yet been received at imperial
army headquarters. An official bull
letin reports the action and that the
japanese are in hot pursuit OF the re-
treating Russians, but it does not mem
tion any particulars about the fight.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-24
Nebraskans Will Keep Passes.

Lincoln, Neb., March 15.-The house
today, by vote of AZ to 40, argeed to
Indefinitely postpone the bill making
it crime to give or accept railroad
passes. Today's action disposes of all
the anti-,-ass measures, every one being
defeated.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-24
Island officers Get More Paw.

Washington, March 15.-Hereafte1
the ten per cent additinoal pay allowed
the officers serving in the insular pos
sessions will be computed on the basis
of their regular salaries, with longevity
pay added, according to decision rem
dered by the supreme court of the
United States. The question was in
volved in a suit instituted by Lieuten-
ant Colonel Stephen G. Mills, who
served two years in the Philippines.
His salary was $4,000 and his long
evisy allowance 81 900. He was paid
10 per cent ad litional upon the 5000.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-24
NEW FRENCH PREMIER.
M. Rouvier, Successor of Combes, Be-
gan Life as a Book Agent.

NJ. Rouvier, who succeeds NJ.
Combes as French premier, has been
for more than generation closely
identified with the politics of the Re
public. He has been repeatedly at the
head of the department of finance, In
which position he esta blished reputa-
ton which made his name household
one in France.
The new premier began life as
book agent. Subsequently he en-
gagged in the Russian grain trade, and
his business journeys to CONSTANT
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-24
New Use for Refined Parafane Wax

A new and important use for refined
paraffine wax seems to have been dis
covered by a prominent resident of
Ohio, living near Lancaster. who had
two trees badly damaged by storm,
one being a maple and the other an
apple. In each case large limb wase
broken down from the trunk, but still
attached to it. The limbs were propped
up and fastened securely with straps,
very much as broken leg might be
fastened with splints, and then melted
refined wax poured into and over all
the cracks. The surgical operation
was entirely successful. The parafflne
prevented the escape of the sap, kept
out the rain and moisture which would
have rotten the trees, prevented the
depredations of insects, and the limbst
seem thus far to be perfectly re-at1
tached to the trees.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-24
Best He Could DO,

Bachelor (disgustedly)-Huh! You're
to be married, 1 hear.
Oldham-Yes, to Miss Playne.
Bacheller-Poor chump! 1 thought
you knew better.
Oldham-So 1 do, but none of them
would have eme.-Philadelphia Press.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-24

A man never kicks if his name Ia
misspelled in the police records of q
newspaper