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Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-16
r. r. Watts Murdered.

For the past week, San Francisco
papers have been filled with details OF
the murder of r. R. Watts, and pictures
of his supposed murderer and the scene
of the crime. Robert Watts came to
Corvallis from Oregon City With his fam
lily some two years ago. Shortly after
their arrival his wife died, and leaving
his little soa with the grandmother, Mrs.
Randall, Watts went to California. Dur
ing his absence he has sent home regu-
larly an allowance for the care of his
sen. Last Friday Minor Swick received
telegram from Sacramento telling OF the
fnding-of the body of Watts.
The Examiner gives these details of
the murder: The body of R. r. Watts
miner that had been murdered, was
accidently discovered by boys this after
noon in the brush beside a railroad
embankment in an out of the way place.
The head shows two deep cuts on the left
side, while the back of the skull was
crushed. 1t is believed that the murder
er used two heavy rocks, which were
found near the body, to kill Watts.
From the appearance of the body the
man must have been dead for week, if
not ten days. A watch and chain,
a Masonic emblem and q diamond pin
the deceased was known to have carried
are missing. Letters written by his
little sou and his mother-in-law from
this city were found on the body.
1t seems that after arriving in San
Francisco, Watts was led into buying
some stocks in some alleged min ing
property, by a Mrs. M. E. Brouheart,
who conducts an employme Mt agency in
San Francisco. A condition of the
bargain was that Watts should put in
some labor on the mine. He is reported
as saying the woman had swindled him
in mining transaction. and she says he
told her that unless he gave her $50 he
would appear against her in case now
pending against her for q fraud in the
courts of San Francisco. Watts brother
from Redding, California, is now in
Frisco and the search for the guilty
parties is being vigorously prosecuted,
The diamond pin and other articles
missing from the body of Watts were
found in Frisco pawn shop. Although
the pawn broker could not identify the
husband of Mrs. Brouheart as the maj
who had pawned them, he is now in Jail
and evidence is accumulating against
him.
G.. w. Odell, who manages Mrs.
Brouheart's business says he first saw
Watts last December and that he came
here as result of correspondence be-
tween him and Mrs. B-ouheart. He had
worked on her mine in Oleta. He was
q drinking man, and once he loaned
him money to pay his way to Oleta.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-16
TRACK AND TEAM.
o. A. G. Athletes Goiug Into Training
Their Prospects Most F1attcring

Their Prospects Most F1attcring.
The o A C athletes swarmed out on
the campus Wednesday afternoon and
Manager Fred Colvig's countenance
beamed with qualification.
Their are over fifty willing and capable
young men who offer their services in
behalf OF their colleges athletic reputa-
ton and out of this array Coach King,
who begins his work on the first..of April,
will surely develop strong team. Mr..
King is a splendid trainer and he
will have plenty of good material to
work on. Teams and men have been
working several days putting the train
ing grounds in shape and making
straight away track for the short distance
runners.
Among the men who will train for
positions on the team are seven members
of 0 A C's former team of '97 who were
not attending school last year. Four of
them won first medals in '97 and they
are now at their best Several very
promising men are among the new stu
dents and the prospects for the 0 A G i'll
field and track work this year is pleasing
Eugene has a good trainer in Mr..
Trine and he will begin training the
lemon boys on the first. Forest Grove
expects to send several good men to
Salem. Willamette has strong men in
events and Newberg is factor not to be-
despised in the coming contest.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-16
For Wash Goods

You would have to go far to find
Il Letter wash goods stock than ours
ard you wouldn't find lower prices
anywhere. 1t is our aim and am
bition to excel in this department,
as in all other dry goods lines. New
things are arriving every day, and
if you want wash goods dress bet
ter look for it here. Prices, style
and quail will be satisfactory.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-16
For Men's Furnishings

The old idea that drygaods stores
could not supply up-todate fur
nishings has been thoroughly ex--
ploded. Some of the best mems
furnishing departments in the
country are located in drygoods
stores, q which our own is a con-
vincing object lesson. Buy mems
furnishings here and you will get
right styles at right prices.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-16
For Gloves

Kid gloves for spring are now on
display here-all the correct shades
in complete line of sizes. Hardly
necessary to say that the quality
will prove reliable, and if a pair
happens to be defective we replace
them with new pair. Our kid
glove trade demonstrates our lead
ership in this line. We handle the
P. Centimeri.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-16
5Or Hosiery

Your h siery needs can be sup
piled at low prices here and the
goods will give satisfaction. We
don't han lie trash in order to quote
a low prie }. Every pair of hosiery
that goes cut of our store must be
reliable in quality, fast color, cor
correctly sized, You will find this
a good piace to buy hosiery.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-16
Low Prices Make Easy Selling

When they represent the right kind of merchandise
That's the this store continues to show such
surprising growth. We distribute dry goods
than many Of the leading merchants in towns twice
the size of Corvallis. This shows that not onI y
supply the dry goods needs of the majority of our
townspeope, but draw trade from large territory
roundabout. These the goods and prices that
attract trade:
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-16
NJ light be very confusing and mis1

N light be very confusing and ms1ead-
A'A ing if the people did not have good
fest TO app1y--and that is to Judge merchant,
not by what he says I'D his advertisement, but
by what he does in value giving.
That's just the basis upon which ask people to
judge this store. We like to have advertisements
read because they are our store news, bus don't
ask people to take them proof that give best
values that proof awaits the customers at the store.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-16
Married.

At the Presbyterian parsonage on
Wednesday afternoon. the 14th, by Rev.
Il. J. Thompson, Mr.. Jordan Purvine OF
Salem and Mrs. Emma L. Walker OF
Ptilomath. Mr.. Purvine is one of
Salem 5 fine young men and Mrs. Walker
i well known as most worthy and
accomplished lady. The best of wishes
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-16
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dietlnguished father.
Lyman was born in Corvallis Septem-
Der "A, 1873. Up to within a year of
the time of his dealh he had lived in this
CITY. He was member OF Co, D End
Oregon Volunteers, and .ealisted at PEN
dleton.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-16
For Ribbons

Of course you know that ribbors
are in high favor again and that
manufacturers spurred on by the
increasing demand have We'd with
each other in producing the most
attractive and reliable goods since
the opening of this industry. A
large stock of ribbons selected with
care from the leading lines awaits
the inspection of our customers. We
are certain that the styles and prices
will lie satisfactory.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-16
Magnolia Laundry.

We respectfully solicit your patronage.
lr agent will call at any address for
1ndry on Mondays and Tuesdays, and
liver OH Saturdays. Strict attention
ven family washing. All work guaran-
eed .first-class. Give us trial.
TRAsK & SETTLEMIER,
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-16
Call for Warrants.

Notice is hereby given that have
money to pay city warrants up to. and
including No. 2570, [endorsed June Is,
1898. Interest on same will stop on
same after this date.
Corvallis, oregon, March 16, 1900.
WIN. McLAGAN,
City Treaaurers
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-16
For Carpets

Nothing has quite so much to do
with the appearance of the home as
carpets. It's important then, to OBJ.
tain the handsomest and best you
can for the money. 1t is also i'm
portant that you come here if you
wish to. do this. Our spring line of
carpets, mattipgs, and other floor
coverings is complete and ready for
your inspection.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-16

There will be services ut the Oak
Ridge Presbyterian church next Sun day
at pm, preaching by DR.. Thompson.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-16
For Shoes

Shoe business comes our way be-
cause we have the kind of footwear
that people want at the prices they
are willing to pay. We are now
closing out our line of winter shoes
and opening the new spring stock.
If you want good shoes at cut prices
or the newest styles at low prices
uo,, CON rat tbay,, bara
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-16
For Groceries

The popularity of our grocery
department is growing, and the
sales are increasing because we sell
pure and wholesome food products
at close prices. Our immense out
let enables us to buy in large guam
titles and obtain lower figures than
the ordinary dealer. We share the
saving with our customers. Country
produce taken.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1900-03-16
Dress Goods and Silks

Black Crepon Fancy mixed sutngs
Black & colored camel hair Black colored cashmere
Black and Colored all wool serge
Black and Colored all wool henriettes Is f)
Our black and colored silks department. is com.
plete in every detail Every and desirable colo1
can be found on our counters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-27
SNAP SHOTS AT HOME NEWS

Colonel A S. johnson has gone to Bos-
ton.
rill Springs.
Police Matron Thorpe has returned from
LeaVenWorth.
The camp meeting in North Topeka is
attracting large crowds.
Harry Stafford who has been very sick,
was in court yesterday.
The court house lawn is looking green
and fresh as in the spring.
There is some talk now of an independ-
ent Rough Rider company.
Better Way is a. Topeka visitor
A large new residence is going up on
College avenue, south of Huntoon street.
w. H. Gates, of Concordia- clerk of the
court or appeals, was in the city To-Day.
Miss Kate Morris of Westmoreland, is
visiting Mrs. A. B. Pomeroy at SOS Topeka
avenue
$1,000, has been Incorporated under the
state laws.
But one tree will have to be cut down
hall building.
Webb McNaIl, on his way home. from
peka yesterday.
Mrs. Belts, wife of Police Sergeant
Belts, has been very sick. but is reported
as much better.
Lieutenant Belts, of Wichita, is in
town looking afterFthe reunion of the
Twenty-third Kansas.
The T. A. A. baseball players are some
day and play ball.
George w. Click stopped off in Topeka
on his way home to Atchison from the
Fort Scott convention.
The ponds around Topeka are being
"frogged' so often that there Is danger
of the frogs giving out
The dog catcher is working in the Mar
tin & Dennis addition and stray dogs IN
that section are becoming scarce.
Charles Donnell, formerly a Topeka
newspaper man, mas married at Los ALI
geles. his home, Miss Myra Allyn
NJ. z. Stoker. who accidentally broke
his leg and before that healed, was taken
sick With pneumonia, is reported better.
The city is growing. The State Journal
has 443 more subscribers IN Topeka Dy
regular carrier than during last July
John Kempton was arrested yesterday
evening charged with selling liquor. He
is one of the Clipper restaurant crowd.
Ever since the Sheldon drinking foun-
been crowding around it and drinking.
Scott Hopkins of Holton, chairman OF
tee was a caller at Republican headQuar-
tiers yesterday.
There will be no meetings of the Sons
of the King this month on account OF the
serious illness of Miss Ruth Ethel Stick
ney, sister of the directress of the order.
Reed McCarter, night Waterman at fire
be one of the finest shots III the west; has
gone on hunting trip as his annual va
cation
A complete set of burglar tools were
found on a boy arrested in the railroad
yards for vagrancy His TOOLS were taken zen
and he will do a few days work on the
rock pile.
A small boy reported to the police yes
terday that he had seen another boy IAN
in the river and drown. An investigation
proved that the small boy was possessed
of a. vivid imagination
The repairs and ornamenting of the
walls and putting down of new carpets
in the First Presbyterian church of this
city during the month of August, will not
Interfere with the church. services except
for one Sabbath.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-27
TALK OF STRIKES.
New York Clothing Industry EN-
ployes Growing Restless.

New York, July 27.-The strike agita-
ton continues among the east side cloth
ing industries. A circular issued to the
pant makers who are now on strike for
a new wage schedule, strongly advises
them to become snaturalized citizens. The
pants makers are all Polish Jews, and
the circulars are printed in English and
Yiddish.
Secretary Bercovitz said that the I'M
ion thought it would be easier for the
pants makers to improve their condi-
ton if they all became naturalzed. A
good many Of them are citizens now, but
the union wants them all to be. Berco-
vitz also said that about so contractors
date.
At the headquarters Of the cloak MAX
ers union it was reported that $500 cloak
makers had held shop meetings to pre-
pare new wage schedule. About 5000
more cloak makers employed by other
firms will hold shop meetings for the
same purpose this week There are also
1000 in Brooklyn to be heard from.
said that it looked as if the cloak max
ers would have to strike for their new
demands although a strike would be
avoided if possible
The knee pants makers are also busily
engaged in preparing new demands Like
the pants makers, they are employed by
contractors, who in turn work for large
clothing manufactures
Louis E. Poltewisky, the business agent
of the union, said that the men them
selves did not want to strike, but the
contractors wanted them The contrac-
tors say that they donot get enough from
the manufacturers to pay the men and
leave a profit PoIewisky added that
when the union made yearly agreements
with the contractors the latter always
broke them. Last year the agreement
for a certain scale and other conditions
was made with the manufacturers with
two or three executions it was faithfully
kept.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-27
FROM FOSSIL FIELDS.
Professor Merriam Reports Interest
ing Discoveries.

Berkeley, Cal, July 27.-Discoveries of
archaeological material are reported in
a recent letter to President Wheeler,
dated Monument. Ore, July A. from Pro-
fessor John c. Merriam, who is at the
head of the expedition sent to the John
Day fossil fields in eastern Oregon by the
University of California 1t says, In part:
So far We have been operating in the
northern range of the Blue mountains.
Among the specimens are quite a number
of fine skulls, some of which are the best
that have been found here. One of our
most interesting finds is a new geological
formation, which is a very important fea-
ture of this region, both geolOgically and
palaeontologically.v
COLLECTIONS are also being made by this
expedition for the University of Munich,
one of the chief seats of palaeontological
learning in the Old World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-27
COAL FAMINE IN RUSSIA.
She Is Obliged to Turn to the United
States for Supply.

Philadelphia, July 27.-The recent pur-
chase of Pennsylvania soft coal for ship
ment to Cronstadt on Russian account,
was followed today by the announcement
that the British steamship Hotasu has
been chartered to load 1000 tons of the
same cargo for Gutujewsky, Russia. 1t is
thought probable that the coal Is intended
now suffering from coal famine the i'm
portations from England and Germany,
added to the rather meagre supply from
her own mines, being insufficient for the
demands of her rapidly growing indus
tries. More shipments to the Cars coun-
try are looked for
The United States government is in the
market for vessels to carry coal to the
Philippines. for which IS per ton is now
paid as freight A board of inspection has
Just finished n examination of the ship
John A. Briggs, which recently arrived at
this port from Puget Sound, with a view
of purchasing her for a coal hulk to be
stationed at Manila The result of the
examination was not made public but it
is likely that the vessel will be purchased
by the government The ship st. Mark
was recently bought for this purpose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-27
DEMOCRATS ASTOUNDED.
Can Hardly Believe That $4,000 Was
Left Over From the Campaign.

New York, July 27.-The Herald says:
Surprise was expressed by sound
money Democrats over the news from
national committee still had 81, 1000 in
paign of 1896 This is almost unex-
ampled in the history of political COM
mitteeS. 1t was known that the bust
ness men of New York literally poured
money into the Gold Democratic Or
ganization, but it was thought that all
the money had been spent This be-
lief was based on repeated and inSiStent
demands for more money which were
made by leaders of the sound money
movement in certain western states on
Cornelius N Bliss, treasurer of the Re
publican national COMMITTEES. and on
appeals made late in October by the
Palmer and Buckner Democrats Of
Chicago on Senator Hanna.
The statement has been made that
the money the Gold Democrats received
for their campaign was furnished by
the Republican managers. This was de-
MED yesterday, and it was said that
most of the funds were raised through
the fundamentally Of the late Roswell
P. Flower. who of all the sound money
men in the east emerged from the
campaign with the most credit.
Democratic managers in the ST.
James building are exceedingly desi-
rous of getting possession of the $4,000
State Chairman Frank Campbell could
make good use of it, and Len Wagner
announced last night that he was think
ing of taking a train for Indianapolis
and trying to get the fund out of the
bank. The state committee has not So
900 in sight unless it can get this money,
which Mr.. Haldeman, of Louisville,
moved in Indianapolis, on "Wednesday,
be gent to David B. Hill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-27
BATTERY O
Stationed at Ft. Riley is Ordered to
China.

St Louis Mo-, July 27.-Captain Davis.
the United States army recruiting officer
here, today sent % recruits to Fort Shell
ing, Mimi. Before leaving here the re-
cruits- were thoroughly equipped. They
are all anxious to be sent to China Cap
tain Davis says that twenty more young
men had passed the required examination
but had not showed up for enlistment, al
though he anticipated that a majority Of
them would put in an appearance before
the week was ended.
The captain says this months enlist
ment have broken all records since the
Spanish-American war.
Colonel d. D. Wheeler, Quartermaster
U. S. A, at this point has received orders
from the war department at Washington
to arrange at once for the transportation
of battery o, stationed at Fort Riley, to
San Francisco, and to have 1t in readiness
to start for China on short notice Bat
terry o is connected with the Fourth Unit
ed States artillery and is composed of
heavy siege guns 1t is now recruited up
to about 165 men
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-27
SOUTH AFRICAN NEWS.
Latest Reports Show Brighter Tinge
for the British.

New York, July PA dispatch to the
Tribune from London says:
South African news, while confused,
is reaSSuring from the British point of
view. Lord oRberts has continued his
advance to Balmoral where General
Botha established his headquarters for
many weeks The Beers were in full
retreat eastward, and Generals French
and Hutton were driving the com
mandOeS before them on each flank of
the railway. Lord Roberts has clearly
set another objective point before his
army, and is aiming to drive President
Kruger and Gen. Botha from the rail
way in the Lydenburg district, where
they can be starved out at leisure when
the railway communications with
DelagOa Bay are broken off.
News from the Orange River colony,
while indecisive shows that Generals
Hunter and Clements have been clos
ing in upon the remaining Boer force
intrenched in a natural stronghold, and
that, while there has been stiff fighting
and a repulSe of the Sussex regiment,
the advantage on the whole has been on
the British side. General DeWet evil
IDENTIFY had hoped to divert General
Hunter from these operations by break
ing Thorough the Gordon, but Colonel
BrOadwOOd was sent after him, and the
bulk of the British force remained to
complete the clearance of the eastern
section of the colony, and has captured
one strong position and compelled the
Beers to evacuate another. General De-
Wet is still heading northWard, and Sir
RedverS Buffers army and General
Rundle'S division are only partially Oc-
cupied.
The results are not yet positive in
any quarter. but the British armies are
moving and attacking the Beers with
great spirit The long halt seems to
have ended, and the weary English pub
lie is beginning to hope that the close
Of the campaign is in sight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-27
GOING TO CUBA.
Cinnamon Preparing to Flee From
United States.

New York, July 27.-Many of the
Cinnamon of this city, who fear that
revenge will be taken on them for the
outrages of the boxers in China, are
arranging to leave the city, but they
are not going to China. The Island Of
Cuba is the haven of safety which they
have in view, and inducements for them
to go there not wanting. The
amount of Spanish money which is in
circulation in Chinatown is proof of
the success of the Cinnamon who have
recently turned from the island. The
stories they tell of profitable work on
the tobacco plantations and the con-
Siderate treatment they received from
the Spaniards and Cubans is having
it's effect on those who are anxious to
leave this city.
The prospect of a big tobacco crop
is responsible for the establishment of
several new cigar factories. Chong Bing,
manager of the Kwong Lung Jim COM
pany, said that great many Chinese
would be sent to the plantations in
which different Cinnamon of this city
are interested. Many laborers are to go
as we'll as expert tobacco handlers. He
says the crop is going to be bigger and
better than ever before, and that the
Cinnamon have secured their share of
it