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Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-06
TO GROW SORGHUM.
Professor Shaw is Experimenting With
This New Industry.

Professor Shaw is Experimenting With
This New Industry.
The professors in charge of the exper-
iment station at the college are centin-
ually on the alert for any new industry
that might be proftably started in the
state along agricultural lines. They are
ever experimenting with plants and their
adaptation to the soils of Oregon and in
this way they have been able to start in
dustries in the state that would never
have been started had the professors not
taken hold of the work. 1t has been
found that there are few plants in the
world that will not grow on Oregon soil,
as her climate Is such as not to injure the
most delicate tropical plant in its growth.
Last spring the experiment station at
the college went to the trouble to send
out sorghum seed to farmers living in
that part of the state where the profess
sors knew the soil was better adapted to
the growth OF the old Louisiana cane,
and the request was made that the farm
ers plant the seed and report their sue
cess at harvest time. As result of this,
Professor Shaw has been receiving DUR
ing the past few days large number of
packages containing the sorghum cane.
The cane is of good growth and COM
pares very favorably with that grown in
its native country, though as none of it
has been chemically tested as yet, it can
not be stated at this time whether sor-
ghum can be successfully grown in Ore
gon or not. But as soon as test has |
been made of the plant report of the
experiment will be published in this /
paper SO that all those interested can
speak intelllgently Of the sorghum in
dustry in Oregon.
The professors entertain the highest
hopes that it can be grown, and that
proftably, in certain localities in Oregon,
and as beet sugar was started in this
manner there is no reason to believe that
sorghum cannot be grown as well.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-06

The event of the season will occur
Thursday and Friday nights, October
18th and 18th, when the Coffee Club will
appear in their "other face,' and present
to the people of Corvallis an up-to-date
entertainment which will be replete
with pure, refined fun. There will be
six end ladies, and an interlocutor, char
acter songs and fine specialties. The
ladies opened rehearsal last Saturday.
There will be a cast of about fifty. Mrs.
Runcie, who was educated in this work
in Boston, is coaching the ladies'. She
has had phenominal success from Dixie
to Oregon, and she alone could furnish
an evenings entertainment, and with
the support Of our best home TALENT
the Coffee Club can assure the people
they will be well entertained. The
proceeds are to be used in starring club
library.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-06
FARMERS VS. sPORTsMEN.
TIKI Farmers say They feed the Bird:
Aid propose to Eat Them.

TIKI Farmers say They feed the Birds
Aid propose to Eat Them.
1t seems as though the new game law
is going to create general stir among
the farmers and sportsmen of the state,
and this part of it in particular. During
the closed season several of the farmers
were unfortunate enough to be arrested
by the deputy game waadens, and now
the farmers are trying to get even by
being what many might call. arbitrary.
The following is from the Jefferson Re-
view and shows the state of affairs in
that section, which is good picture of
the '.Farmer VS.. Sportsman debate all
over the valley:
It seems that the game law in regard
to Chinese pheasants is not going to
work just as the rod and gun clubs de-
sire in Linn county, at least. The Al
bany club employed at his own expense
deputy game warden, who arrested a
number of farmers, and they were fined
in every case. Now, the farmers are or
ganizing aud say they will not permit a
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-06
NOT A CORVALLIS MAN.
G. n. Blanchard Mysterionsly Disappear
Not Knewn In Corvallis.

G. n. B1anchard Mysterions1y Disappears
Not Knewn In Corvallis.
A strange instance o; the sudden dis
appearance of a stranger in this city,
says fridays Statesman, was yesterday
morning called to the attention OF Chief
of-police Gibson. The strangers name
is G. III. Blanchard and he came to this
city from Corvallis. Chief Gibson main
tanned most dilligent search for the
missing man, but to no avail, not the
slightest trace OF his whereabouts could
be found.
1t is presumed that the man fell into
South Mill creek on the bank of which
he was staying, and was drowned while
in an intoxicated condition, for when
seen late Saturday night he was consider
ably under the influence of liquor. Chief
Gibson, assisted by other parties, had
the water in the stream shut off yester-
day and dragged the stream for several
yards in the vicinity of the place where
the man was supposed to have fallen into
the creek but the search ayailed them
nothing.
Blanchard reached Salem Friday after
noon and spent the night near the foot of
Mill street on the north bank of Mill
creek. On the following morning he
called at Ullery's livery stable and ex-
pressed desire to engagea stall in which
he might tie his faithful little pet and
companion, but he was told that the barn
did not have stall to spare. At this he
left and was not seen again until late on
the following night, when he was noticed
in Commercial street saloon in bad
state of intoxication.
On Sunday morning parties noticed
that the dog was stretched out upon his
masters blankets. but thought nothing
OF it. AT noon the faithful animal had
not changed his position and in the even
ing when the dog was observed in the
same position, good neighbors ventured
to the spot and took charge of the dog,
notifying Chief Gibson, who took posses
sion of the blankets and number of let
ters that were strewn around over the |
ground. A number of the letters had |
been written by young lady in Corval-
lis and they were very sentimental.
Such man as the Statesman describes |
rs G. Blanchard in the above does not |
i've, or has not resided in Corvallis,
;hough he may have gone from this city |
% that place, and while under the in
luence of intoxicants, wandered away
rom his cot and fell into the creek and
lrowned.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-06
TOLBERT GARTER.
A Worthy and Respected Pioneer passes
Away Suddenly.

A Worthy and Respected Pioneer passes
Away Suddenly.
Early Tuesday morning, at his home
/. ten miles north of Corvallis, Ex-senator
Tolbert Carter died of dysentery. Being
pioneer and a resident of this district
since the early days, few men were bet
ter known or held in higher public es-
teem in the community than Tolbert
Carter. His death was sudden and un-
expected, as he was in his usual health
up to last Saturday evening. It was
then the first attack seized him, which
grew more violent and resulted ia his
death at six o'clock Tuesday morning.
Tolbert Carter is listed among our old
est pioneers. having first arrived in this
country some So years ago, and has since
been one of Benton's most faithful and
devoted citizens. He was born in Nor
gan county, Illinois, March 9th, 1925,
and was the son of John and Catherine
Barret Carter. Up to the year 1S41, Toll
bert resided in his own state, then de-
sire to see and view Eew territory seized
him and he moved to Holt county, Mis-.
souri,, where his parents died the follow
ing year. His parents were farmers in
that district and Tolbert remained on the
farm until 1916 hen he and his younger
brother. Smiley, filled with the desire to
see and live in the much talked of coun-
try in the far west, joined the Wander
pool train and came across the plains,
settling in the north part of Benton
county, where Tolbert has since resided.
The claim upon which Mr.. Carter settled
comprised some 500 acres and that rep
resents the estate today.
In 1872 Mr.. Carter was sent by the peo-
pie of Benton county as their representa-
tive, and he was reelected to this Office
in 1873. He has served term of four
years as joint senator of Benton and |
Lincoln counties, having been elected to |
that position in 1898.
Telbert Carter was man who believ-
ed in doing right and in being honest
with everybody, and it was for this rea-
son that he was loved and respected by |
al who knew him.
The funeral services were held at North
Palestine church at Wells, at 2 O'Clock
Wednesday afternoon. There were rep
'esentative citizens present from all over
The county and this part of the state.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-06
Unio11-Gazette.
A Few Articles For Ladies
Uses
FRIDAY, OCT. S, 1899.

SASH BUCKLES-Forty different
stylea, 25 cents to SLIPS.
STOCK COLLAR BUCKLES-Just
right; Zoe and 25c. SpfneAto match sash
buckles. ssfs.s
CUT STEEL HAIR ORNAMENTS
"The real thing !" 95c to $500.
BEAUTY PINS-Gold wire. 1c, Sc, sc,
Sc; Pearl, DC; Cyranp bead, 21ac. Six
teen patterns.
ELASTIC BELTS-Newest thing in
the store. Black JET, cut steel, white
peril; Soc to 1915.
LEATHER BELTS-Lots of them.
Almost every price, 7c to $1.00. Patent
leather. White wash belts.
LADIES' TIES-Modern patterns and
tyies
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-06
COLLEGE UNIFORMS.
Orders taken at s. L. Kline's for tt
Pettibone o: A. G. uniform.
For Sale.

ABB acres, known as the Fslger Mill
property, one mile west of Philomath, in
Benton county. Good residence, out
buildings and orchard. Fine place for
Touring mill. $500 will take it. $3.50
cash, balance on ten years if desired at
8 per cent interest. This is bargain.
Enquire of Geo. F. Eglin, Corvallis.
Or, or F. M. Johnson. Rooms Is and IA
Sherlock Building, Portland, Or.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-06
Letter List.

The following is the list of letters
remaining in the Corvallis postofice
for the week ending Sept. 80, 1899:
Armstrong Mrs, Jane Kelly, Chas. o.
Adams, CIV Oppenlander, Katie
Buchanan, Mrs. Ed. Phillips, w. A.
Bowen, Psalm. Parker, III. S.
Bates, N. M. Siebler, I'll.
Chapman, E. E. Steal, Miss Eddie.
Gardner, W. FL. Schmidt, Rosa.
= Turner, Mrs. Jas.
B. w. JOHNSON, P. M.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-06

wood streets. AS they begin together
their long and perilous journey on the sea
of life, they have the best wishes of their
many friends that their voyagelwill be a
long and pleasant one.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-06
For Sale.
Large Eighth Medium
~ Job Press. -

This press has recently been put in
frst-class condition and is a bargain for
anyone wishing to purchase such a press
at reasonable figure. For particulars
address this office.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-06

A wedding that was surprise to their
many friends by its method of procedure
only, was that OF Mr.. Joseph Smith, of
this city, and Miss Edna Washburn, of
Brownsville. The news was first made
current in Corvallis on last Friday, when
it was whispered around that the young
people had been united as one the day
before. The wedding occurred in Albany
in the Methodist parsonage of that city,
DIR. M. G. Wire officiating. The groom
is the youngest son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Smith of Corvallis, and is widely known
as an industrious and energetic young
man. The bride is well known here,
having formerly been student at the
agricultural college, and is one of
Brownsville's most esteemed ladies.
They are to reside on farm near Wells,
and their host of friends in the ccmmu-
nifty wish them all happiness.
A wedding that will be of in
terest to the many in Corvallis who
knew them was that of Prof. Edward
Lsnce and Miss Aloysius Miner at the
home of the brides parentr, 335 Sixth
Street, Portland Oregon.
The parlor and dining room of the resi-
dence ,were beautifully decoratedswith
ferus and evergreens for the occasion.
Miss Ora DuBrulle,.of Albany, a cousin
of the bride was bridesmaid, and the
groom was attended by his brother, Mr..
Bert Lance, as best man. Miss Selma
Miner, sister of the bride, was ringbearer,
Rev. Father Black, of the Cathedral, per-
formed the marriage ceremony, according
to the Roman Catholic ritual A we'd
ding supper was served.
The groom was formerly resident of
Corvallis and is known as a young man
of energy and ability. He is at present,
professor Of the Selwoed schools. The
bride is also well known in Corvallis,
having resided here several years ago
with her parents, her father E. A. Miner
having occupied at one time the position
of superintendent of the public schools
Of Benton county. He is at present pro-
fessor in the Portland Schools.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lance will be at home to
their friends after October 9Th, at Neha-
lem avenue, corner East Fourth and Sell
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-06
MORE NUPTIALs.
The List Grows and the Question is when
Will it Step.

Will it Step.
A quiet wedding was that performed
in this city on last Saturday afternoon
by County Judge Woodward. The high
contracting people were Mr.. Louis Kros-
chel and Miss Lena Prettyman both of
Benton county.
The groom is son of August Kroschel
and the bride is daughter of w. d.
Prettyman, the parents living in Albany.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kroschel will take up
their future residence in Portland, tax
ing with them from their old home in
Benton county the best wishes of the en-
tire community.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-06

Money to Loan.
In sums of 81, 800 and upwards, at six
cent. E. E. WILSON.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16
BOY SHOOTS HIS
LITTLE SISTER.
Gun Had Nor Been Used For
Eight Years.
BUT WEAPON WAS LOADED.

Denver, Dec. l6-Claude Isette,
aged II, shot his sister Pear, aged
3, this afternoon. The accident
occurred at the home of the par
ents, Mr., and Mrs. II. H. Isette,
3l37 Lawrence street. The boy
had shot gun showing to a young
fellow by the name of Gus Bill
lings, who was considering buying
the gun, which was an old muzzle
loading shot gun, and had not
been used in eight years. After
had gone Isette put cap
on the tube and snapped the ham
mer, when the contents of the gun
were discharged, the load of buck
shot tearing off the head of the
little girl, who was standing near
by, scattering her brains and frag-
ments of flesh over the ceiling and
walls of the room. The boy did
not know the gun had been loaded.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16
Made an Investment.

w. A. Blackmer, of whom we
spoke day or two ago, has bought
the buildings and improvements
on the lot adjoining the Mclean
dless block to the west, and will
iopen-a new and second hand stors
The buildings will be remodeled
and new front put in at once1
He has purchased one lot of goods,
and is ready now to take all that
may come.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16
BANKING CoNCER NSCCUMBS.
Over Two rlilIions in Deposit.
Tied Up.

Boston, Dec. 16.-The Broad way
National Bank closed its doors at
8 o'clock this morning. A notice
was posted on the door stating
that the institution had been
placed in the hands of the nation
al bank examiner. 1t was owned
principally by the Messrs. Squyres,
whose packing house assigned yes
terday. The depositors were most
ly people in moderate circum-
stances. although it is said the de-
posts reached about $1,000, 900.
All the morning great crowds of
people stood on the streets and on
the corners near the bank, requir-
ing number of policemen to keep
the pavement and walks open. 1t
is claimed the bank will pay in
full.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16
Quiet in Congress.

Washington, Dec. 10 The Quay
case is occupying the attention of
the senate today. nothing of con-
sequence being done.
Nothing of Importance was
transacted in the house; only rou-
tine business.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16
ENGLAND DUMBFOUNDED.
Buffers Defeat Causes a Panic
on Stock Market.

London, Dec 16.-The English
nation is dumfounded at the turn
of events in South Africa. The
the inclination has been to blame
the officers but the defeat suffered
by Butler is, not to be accounted
for. The British losses are not
definitely known but they are very
heavy. Buffers defeat caused a
panic on the stock exchange to-
day. The afternoon press censors
Buffers defeat. The Echo says
it is the worst the British army
has met since the surrender of
CORVALLIS at Yorktown.
Pretoria, Dec. 16-In the last
few days over 4,440 British colo
NAL troops have joined the Beers
in the vicinity of Barclay.
London, Dec. 16-The war Of
fee this evening received addi-
tional list of casualties in Mon
days battle. The list brings the
known casualties up to Lac.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16
Proctor { Blooms
Famous 4adies Bazaar
Headquarters for tperuthins in aadiss FURNISHINGS

We have hundreds of trimmed hats if
will make So we can please the most as
GUS, A big line of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-23
WAR ON THE BORDER.
Fight Between Texas Cowboys and
Mexicans-Several Killed.

Ell PASO, Tex. Oct. 22.-War between
Americans and MeXicans broke out again
this afternoon at Naco, Ariz.. with disas-
trous results. Naco lies partly in Mexico
and partly in the United States and has a
mixed population. Bad blood has existed
between the American and Mexican Off
Gals since the recent disturbances wherein
n party of cowboys rescued one of their
number from the Jail across the border.
A dispatch from Bisbee says: "Thi after
noon, just as a baseball excursion from
fight started between Mexican guards and
American cowboys, and as a result four
Mexican guards were killed, and one seri-
ously wounded. An American named Ryan
was instantly killed, and a Bisbee miner
was shot through the leg. The fight result
ed from a row on the Mexican side. The
guards attempted TO arrest the Amer
leans, who retreated towards the
line. Just before they reached the
line the guards opened fire. which
was promptly returned. A lively battle
occurred lasting fully five minutes over
fifty shots were exchanged. Cowboys from
this side rushed to the aid of their friends
and opened fire across the line. Dan Bur-
CESS. a bystander, was shot in the leg and
lets. Montgomery, who was with Ryan, is
missing. One cowboy, Joe Rhodes, was ar
rested and placed I'm Jail on the Mexican
side of the line. Excitement is intense and
a posse is forming to rescue him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-23
TREASURE.
Ores Rich I'm Gold and silver Found
ON the Island Of Luzon.

DEADWOOD. s. D.. Oct. 22-Evidences
of the richness OF the Philippine Islands in
precious metals have been shown in the
Black hills towns since the return of the
three volunteer companies which served a
year In the islands. Many Of the Black
hills boys nave had practical experience in
mining for gold and silver ores, and they
were watchfuI in the Philippines for indi-
cations of ore deposits. Captain Paul Nc
CleIland. of Company i. has brought back
from Manila a piece Of bamboo. corked at
each end. which contains a very rich piece
OF decomposed silver ore. Captain McClel-
land formed the acquaintance OF ar old ma
tive, who said the rich specimen came from
a wide ledge. stepping off "A distance of
about one hundred feet when he told the
captain the width of n. The sample of ore
is nearly half silver. The ledge. the native
stated, Is about ten miles from Manila.
Many of the natives have learned some
country. having seen some Of the mining
done by the Spanish. Pieces of rich gold
quartz ore were given the Black hills boys
by the natives, which came from LuZOn.
and the ore resembles very closely the rich
free milling veins of the Black hills
Chunks OF gold ore have been exhibited on
the streets Of Deadwood by some of the
returned soldiers. which bristled with gold
threads. flakes and nuggets. and IL would
be taken for Black hills ore by the most
experienced mining men,
Many OF the Black hills boys have re-
manned in the Philippines for the purpose
of being on the ground ready for the gold
fields as soon as order is restored I'm the
islands Several outfits have been organ-
lied. which are already in the gold field
around Manila. Some of the returning sol
diers have small bottles of placer gold
which they PANIED out of the creeks and
larger streams OF water with common pans.
There seems TO be large quantities of black
sand, which is full of bright yellow gold,
easily PANIED and believed by the Black
hills men to be IN great quantities.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-23
NOT YET L.YNCHED.


MEMPHIS, Tenn, Oct. ga special to
the Commercial Appeal from st. AIMS,
Leak county, Mississippi, says 1t was re-
ported there last night and also at Carthage
that John Oliver Gray had been captured
and ynched. 1t was also reported that he
made a confession, charging that two white
men were concerned in the murder of the
Gambrell family. This is a mistake, but
when one is here it is easy to
see how such mistakes may be
made. The country is not thickly
settled and the distances are far. Every
one has been excited, and what at first
is gossip gains strength from repetition.
John oliver Gray was captured, but he is
now in Jail at Carthage. He swears that
he is innocent of any connection with the
brutal murder. He was caught in the
swamps after many shots We're fired at
him. Robert Smith is also In jail at Car
thage, and. as previously reported, the
negro is badly burned. He protests his
innocence. Excitement continues at fever
heat and everything is being done to ferret
out the ~accomplices of LIE Flore in the
wholesale murder.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-23
sIBERIA's GREAT ROAD.
Russia's Efforts TO Make Travel At
tractive There.
London Letter.

IOnOOH Letter.
A gentleman who has just been one of a
Railroad says that what most astonishes
every one travelling through the. country
through which the road passes is the meas
ureS the Russian government has taken 10
ing through a country that has always been
looked upon as little removed from the saw.
age state. THE stations along the way,
said the gentleman, ARE or a striklngly PIC
turesque appearance, no two being alike
and beautiful, bright flowers are disposed
about them with the art of a professional
landScapiSt. Each station mas all the con-
veniences dear to the traveller. and a dining
room that, for appointment and excellence
of cuisine, would do credit to any station In
London. Fifty cents is the very modest
sum asked for what is really an admirable
dinner. at which one may help himself TO an
abundance OF game, poultry, beef. sturgeon.
all cooked TO a turn and served with sauces
calculated TO quicken the most Indifferent
appetite. Just yet the traveller is spared the
greatest OF continental nuisances-that or
tipping, but IL Is too good 10 believe this
pleasing state of affairs will continue to ex-
list. The cars are remarkably comfortable,
and built after the most approved models
used In other countries. and there Is a polite
ness and consideration for ones wishes and
comfort that is as pleasing at Is was unex-
pected in this far-off country" The gentle
man continued that the travel and traffic of
the road has far exceeded anything the gov
eminent had believed possible in so short a
time, and says that corps or workmen are
already engaged in improving and remedy
ing various defects. with a view 10 perfect
ing the r~o2d-putting in better ballast,
heavier rails and wherever possible making
curves give way TO straight road. With the
completion OF this road a new era viii dawn
for Siberia" continued the gentleman. land.
seems keenly alive to the possibilities of his
great realm"