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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-15
GALLATIN, Mo, May, 4, 1900.
Hon. THOs. H. TONGUE,
WASHINGTON, D. G.

WASHINGTON, ID. Z.
Ny DEAR SIR
Replying to your favor of the
26th ultilno will say that I am
quite familiar with the history Of
the legislation enacted and of the
appropriations made for the inn
provement of Yaquina bay in
your state.
I have repeatedly antagonized
appropriations for this work be-
cause in my Judgment, it is un-
worthy Of improvement by the
federal government. It seemed
to me a further expenditure OF
money upon that bay would be
but waste of public money.
In pressing this view upon the
house, I have as you know, an
tagonized your views, not i'll any
personal sense, but from con-
viction of duty, It having been
charged that you have betrayed
the interests of the scheme for
the Improvement OF Yaquina
bay, I may say that to my per
sonal knowledge you have at all
times been active and Jealous in
the effort to secure the continu-
ance of this work. l am a dem
ocrat and of course desire the
election Of some democrat from
your congressional district, but ]
cannot refrain from stating the
truth in respect to your attitude
towards this Improvement. It is
not true that you have at any
time betrayed the interests of
the Yaquina bay improvement.
I opposed the appropriation (suc-
cessfully) because I thought it
was a waste of the peoples
money. You have at all times
been just as earnest in endeavor-
ing to press the other view upon
congress.
With best wishes,
Yours sincerely,
ALEX. M. DoCKERY.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-15
Notice Of Final Settlement.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
executor of the estate of Toltert Carter deceased
has flied his final account with the county clerk
of Benton county, oregon, and the county court
ef said county has set Friday June s. 1890, atthe
hour of 10 O'Clock of said day i'll the office
of the county judge in the court house, to hear
any and all objections to said final account and
the settlement thereof V. A. CARTER,
Executor of the Estate of Tolbert Carter, Decd.
Dated this 9TH day of May, 1900.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-15
For Chief of Police.

desire to announce that l shall be a
candidate for re, election 10 the Office of
chief OF police at the Corvallis city elec-
ton occurring on May 2lst. Idesire in
this connection to thank the citizens
for the encouragement have received
in the performance of what / conceive to
be my duty as chief of police
Very respectfully,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-15
For Police Judge.

There being some difference of opinion
rs to whether city officers elected last
May were elected for one or TIVE year
term, l hereby announce myself as
candidate for the Office Of police judge at
the election to be held on the 21st of
Nav, 1900, in order to settle any doubt
in the matter. am willing at all times
to abide by decision OF the voters OF
this city. Respectfully yours,
+. P. GREEFoZ.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-15
Wanted.

Old cast iron of any kind. Farmers,
we will pay you from one fourth TO one
half more for your iron than any junk
dealer. We are ready to do repair work
OF any kind, at any time. Patronize us.
Bring yeur old iron and get your money.
THE FOUNDRY, Corvallis, Or.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-15
Dissolution Notice.

The partnership heretofore existing
between Carl Hodes and III. w. Hall, is
this day dissolved, by mutual consent of
both parties. Fl. W. Hall will continue
the business at the old stand; will col
lect all bills, and pay all obligation of
the firm. CARL G.. HoDEs,
H. w. Hall.
Dated at Corvallis, Or, this May End,
1900
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-15
For Sale.

We have now on hand the finest and
most complete stock of finish lumber and
the best grade of flooring, rustic, etc.,
ever seen in Corvallis. Also cedar posts
in any quantity. We have good fair
grade OF cedar shingles which we are
offering for $l,40 per thousand.
CnnuA1IIS s awMII L GnMpANy
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-15
For Sale.

Six room, two story house, with
outbuildings, with excellent we'll of
water, healthfully located, good
renting property. Terms reasona-
BILE. Address BOX 27, Corvallis,
Oregon.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-15

CATER suffering from severe dyspepsia
oyer II years and using many remedies
without permanent good finally took
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t did me SO
much good / recommend it to everyone"
writes J. E. Watkins, Clerk and Record
er, ChilIicothe. Mo. 1t digests what you
eat. Graham & Wells.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-15
For Sale.

26O acre stock farm adjoining an un-
limited outrange on the west, and good
schools, churches and the Belknap settle
ment on the east. Also 130 acre farm,
good cultivating land. Address
M. S. WooDCoCK,
Administrator, Corvallis, Oregon.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-15

The easiest and most effective method
OF purifying the blood and invigorating
the system is to take DeWitt's Little
Early Risers, the famous little pills for
cleansing the liver and bowels. Graham
& Wells.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-15

''After suffering from piles for Is wears
| was cured by using Two bottles of De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve." writes w. j.
Baxter, North Brook, N. G. Il heals
everything. Beware of counterfeits.
Graham & Wells.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-15
TIMES ATTACK UNWARRANTED.

Mr.. Thomas c. Catchings is a
member of the lower house of
congress from Mississippi. At
the completion of his present
term, he will have been i'll con-
eress sixteen years. Mr.. Catch
ings is not only a leading demo
crat of his state, but is the MEM
Der on the river and harbor COM
mittee whose rank is first among
the democratic members on that
committee, and when the river
and harbor bill is being consider
ed by the house he is the demo-
cratic leader. The following is a
true copy of his two letters about
the conduct of Thos.' H. Tongue
for the improvement of Yaquina
bay:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
WASHINGTON, D. c.,
V1cKsBURG, Miss, MAY 3, 1900.
MY DEAR Mr.. ToNGUE:-
1 beg to acknowledge your
favor of the 20th ult. enclosing
an extract from an editorial in
Corvallis Times of April IS,
1900, and asking me to state
what I know of your efforts in
behalf of the Yaqhina bay pro-
ject.
There is no warrant whatever
for the attack upon you by the
Times. AS a member of the
committee on rivers and harbors,
I personally know that you made
every effort that any man could
possibly have made to secure the
Improvement of Yaquina bay i'll
accordance with the provision
which had been made therefor
before you were elected to con-
gress. Your efforts were not
only exceedingly earnest, but
persistent and intelligent. In
deed you were very near being
successful Notwithstanding the
fact that the committee on riv-
ers and harbors were practically
against the project, and notwith-
standing the fact that it was
condemned by the engineer corps.
I know and take great pleasure
in saying, that no man could
have labored more earnestly and
zealously and intelligently than
you did in behalf of this project.
1 will 20 further and say that
few men could have presented
the case with as great strength.
If I CAN say anything further in
your defense against this attack,
I will be more than willing to do
so, for it is exceedingly unjust
and unwarranted.
Yours very sincerely,
J. c. CATcHINGs.
Hon. Thos. H. Tongue,
Waehi11 otou n C.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-15
REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET,

For Representative
R. J. NICHOLS, Dusty.
For Sheriff
7, M. CAMERON, Corvallis.
For Clerk
J. A. GELLATLY, Philornath.
For Recorder-
w. S. TOMLINSON, Soap
Creek.
For Assessor
H. H. GLASSFORD, Kings
Valley.
For School Superintendent
GEO. w. DENMAN, Corvallis.
For Comnissioner-
CASPAR ZIEROLF, Monroe.
For Treasurer
MILES STARR, Monroe.
For Surveyor
G. H. WAGGONER, Dusty.
For Coroner
J. B. IRVINE, Corvallis.
For Constable
LEE HENKLE, Corvallis.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-15
Twenty Per Cent Off on Eggs.

Eggs from Black Minorcas first prize
winner heads first pen, regular price
$3.50, now $1.25; second pen, now 80
cents for 13, q setting. Reduction at
wards, near Catholic cemetery.
B. r. THOMPSON,
Corvallis. Oregon.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-15

this is not sufficient and you will
advise me how l can make it SO
l will cheeriully respond. The
attack is a great outrage.
Your friend,
J. c. CATcHINGs.
Hon. Thos. H. Tongue,
Washington, d. c.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-15

"DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the
finest pills ever used."-D. j. Moore,
Millbrook, Ala. They quickly cure all
liver and bowel trouble. Graham &
Wells,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-15

Ko-nut for pies and all pastry-once
used always used; for sale at Zierolf's.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-15

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
WASHINGTON, D. c.,
VIcKsBURG, Miss, MAY 3, 1900.
Ny DEAR Mr.. TONGUE
AS requested by yours of the
18th u1t. I enclose a letter which
you can publish if you wish. If
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-15
]. D. Mann & Co,

Trains leave Corvallis for Portland
and way stations at l:2O p. m.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-15
For Sale.

Fine team and harness; also wagon,
plow and harrow. Inquire at this Office.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-15

81 had stomach trouble 20 years and
gave up hope OF being cured till | began
to use Kodol Dyspepsia cure. 1t has done
me so much good that call 1t the savior
of nv life," writes w. R. Wilkinson,
Albany, Tenn. 1t digests what you eat.
Graham & Wells.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-15

PULLMAN AND TOURIST CARS on
both trains. Chair cars Sacramento to
Ogden and El Paso, and Tourist cars to
Chicago, st Louis, New Orleans and
Washington.
Connecting at San Francisco with sew
eral steamship lines for Honolulu, Japan,
China, Philippines, Central and South
America.
See F. E. FARMER, agent Corvallis
station, or address
G. II. MARKHAM, G. P. A.,
Portland, Or.
The Philipsburg mail., 1900-07-06
IDAHO DEMOCRATS.

State Convention Conyenes at Lewiston and
selects Delegates to National Convention.
The State Democratic convention to
elect delegates to the national conven-
tion met Tuesday AFTERNOON at Lewis
ton with John Haley state chairman,
presiding. There were 22s delegates
represented The full convention con-
sists of 426
For temporary chairman the Steun-
enberg forces nominated Il. M. Wolfe
of Elmore and the opposition Fl. G.
jackson of Ada. The vote resulted
ia each and the chairman declined to
decide. On the second ballot the
Steunenberg forces lost three votes
and jackson was elected. This gave
the appointment of credentials and
other committees to tho opposition.
recess was then taken which was
subsequently made an adjournment
until Wednesday morning to enable
the Shoshone county contest TO be thor
oughly investigated.
The Philipsburg mail., 1900-07-06
AGUINALOO WOUNDED,
Engaged by Major March With 1875 Men,
and Carried or tho Field

Engaged by Major March with 1875 Men,
and Carried OF tho Field.
Major March, with his detachment
of the Thirty-third regiment, overlook
what is believed to have been Aguinal-
dos party on May 10, at Lagat, about
100 miles northeast of Vigan. The
Americans killed or wounded an
officer, supposed to be Aguinaldo,
whose body was removed by his fol-
lowers. Aguinaldo had 100 men, Major
March 1875.
Major Marchs' men entered Lagat on
the run. They saw the insurgents
scattering into the bushes or over the
plateau. A thousand yards beyond
the town, on the mountain side, the
figures of twenty-five Filipinos dressed
in white, with their leader on a gray
horse, were silhouetted against the
sunset
The Americans fred volley and saw
the officer drop from his horse. His
followers fed, carrying the body.
The Americans, on reaching the spot,
caught the horse, which was richly
saddled. Blood from badly wounded
man was on the animal and on the
ground
The saddlebags contained Aguinal-
dos diary and some private papers, in
cluding proclamations. One of these
tions." 1t protested against the Ameri-
can occupation of the Philippines.
There was also found copies of Senator
Beveridge's speech, translated into
Spanish and entitled, 1.-The Death
Knell of the Filipino People"
The Philipsburg mail., 1900-07-06
REPUBLICANS CARRY OREGON.
Republicans Elect State Tickss and Con.
troll the Legislature.

Republicans Elect State Ticker and Con-
troll the Legislature
The Republicans carried Oregon
Monday by a plurality of from 5000 to
1000. The returns are only partial,
but figures and estimated majorities
from the various count ties in the state
show that G. E. Wolverton (Rep.) for
Justice of the supreme court will have
close to 1000 plurality, while j. w.
Bailey (Rep.) for Food and Dairy com
missioner will receive about 6. 900 plur-
alty.
M. A. Moody (Rep.) is reelected to
congress in the second district by at
least 1000 plurality, and it may reach
5000
In the first district returns show that
Tongue (Rep.) is running ahead of his
ticket and his plurality may reach
$500.
The democrats have made gains in
the legislature, but the indications are
that the repu blicans will control both
houses.
The Philipsburg mail., 1900-07-06
IOWA BANK ROBBED,
Robbers Stand Off Fifty Citizens Who Wit
messed the Robbery.

Robbers Stand Off Fifty Citizens Who Wit
messed the Robbery.
The safe of the bank of Sheldahl,
Iowa, was blown up Friday night by
robbers, who secuted 81: 900 and es-
capped, after holding fifty or more citi-
zens at bay with rifles.
Shortly after midnight terrific ex-
plosion shook the town, and immedi-
ately the inhabitants turned out to
learn the cause. glance up the main
street showed the building of the saw
ings bank to be in ruins and the tim
bers burning.
Fifty citizens rushed to the place to
be met by two rifles in the hands of
two strangers, who ordered them to
halt. AS the ruins burned brighter,
two other strangers were deserted
looting the wrecked safe. The crowd
had brought no weapons.
The two robbers on guard threatened
death to the man who moved from his
tracks, and the helpless citizens were
compelled to witness the robbery of
their savings without lifting hand in
remonstrance.
When the two robbers who were
looting the safe had secured all the
money available they joined their two
confederates and with leveled rifles the
four marauders lined up the band of
citizens who stood with hands held as
high as ordered until the four robbers
had backed away into the darkness
and fled.
The bank building is a total wreck
The loss is estimated at So, 900, in addi-
tion to the 81 600 secured by the rob.
bers. No trace of the robbers has been
discovered.
The Philipsburg mail., 1900-07-06
TORTURED BY FIRE.
Mob Attempts to Extort Confession from
Negro.

Mob Attempts to Extort Confession from
Negro.
A mob from Hansboro, Miss, took
the negro, Askew, suspected of the
outrage and murder of the Winter
stein child Saturday, from the Missis-
sippi Jail Tuesday night and carried
him in a wagon to the home Of Winter
stein near Beloxi. Mr.. Winterstein,
the father, was called out and the ne
gro was taken to the woods where the
crime was committed. There he was
tortured with rope and fire in an at
tempt to force a confession.
Askew, though badly burned, con-
tinued to protest his innocence. He
was returned to the Jail. Mayor Nash
has telephoned to all points for sus-
poets to be held.
The Philipsburg mail., 1900-07-06
FORT HALL WILL BE OPENED.
Compromise Reached by House and Senate
Opening 2,4OO,OOO Acres of Land.

Compromise Reached by House and Senate
Opening 100000 Acres of Land.
A conference agreement has been
reached on a bill which will open to
settlement about 100000 acres of
public land.
Senator Shoup of Idaho originally
proposed the bill opening to settle
ment the old Fort Hall, Idaho military
reservation, ontainng about 100000
acres. Delegate Flynn, in the house,
secured an amendment similarly open
ing tract of about 1000, 900 acres OF
the kiowa and Comanche lands in
southwestern Oklahoma. The confer
cnce has covered many weeks, and has
been very stubborn, but as agreed on
the lands will be opened as stated.
The Indians first receive allotments
of Oklahoma lands of 100 acres each,
with 4SO, ,O0C acres to be held in COM
mon by them, the balance of 1000, 900
acres being opened to homestead set
tiers for $l.25 per acre.
The Philipsburg mail., 1900-07-06
BRITISH ENTER PRETORIA.

City Surrendered Internationally. But
Eatha and y!is Command Escaped.
Eight months after the declaration
of war, June 5th, Lord Roberts entered
Pretoria. Previous dispatches OF the
occupancy of the Boer capital were
premature There were several fights
in front of the city, and one by one the
defenders driven back, until evacua-
tion was accomplished. Lord Roberts
telegram announcing the result is as
follows:
"Pretoria, June 5, 1856 p, Must
before dark yesterday the enemy were
beaten back from nearly all the posi-
tions they had been holding and Ian
Hamilton's S mounted infantry followed
them to within 1000 yards of Pretoria,
through which they retreated hastily.
Delisle then sent an officer with flag
of truce into the town, demanding its
surrender in my name. Shortly before
midnight was awakened by two Off
GERS of the South African republic
Sandberg, military secretary to Com
mandant Botha and a general officer of
the Boer army, who brought me let
ter from Botha, proposing an armistice
for the purpose OF settling the terms of
surrender.
81 replied that l would gladly meet
the commandant general the next
morning, but that l was not prepared
to discuss any terms as the surrender
of the town must be unconditional. /
asked for a reply by daybreak, as l
had ordered the troops to march on the
town as soon as it was light. In his
cided not to defend Pretoria, and he
trusted women, children and property
would be protected. AT a. m. today,
while on the line Of march, | was met
by three of the principal officials with
a flag of truce, stating their wish to
surrender the town.
cit was arranged that Pretoria should
be taken possession of by her majestys
troops at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
Mrs. Botha and Mrs. Kruger are
both in Pretoria. Some few of the
British prisoners have been taken
away, but the majority arc still in
Waterfall Over 100 of the officers are
in Pretoria. The few / have seen are
looking we'll"
General Botha and most of his men
got away from Pretoria. This is in
ferred from Lord Roberts message,
but the presumption is that the Boer
commandant general cannot escape the
British dispositions without fight.
Operations elsewhere seem to have
dwindled to nothing General Baden
Powell joined General Hunter on Sun
day at LIGHT ten burg.
The Philipsburg mail., 1900-07-06
CAPTAIN RESCUED FROM JAIL
American Tar. FOrcibly Liberate Their
Captain From Honduras Jail.

American Taf- Forcibly Liberate Their
Captain From Honduras Jail.
Private news from Honduras saws
that Allen Jackson, captain of the
American yacht Theresa, wrongfully
accused Of stealing gold dust at Trux-
lilo, was put into prison there. His
crew, without waiting to ask assistance
Of the American consul, broke open the
Jail and rescued him, taking him to
the yacht.
The yacho made for Utila, where the
commandant was informed of the oc-
currence and put out in boat to re-
take jackson. The commandant and
his soldiers were warned off by the
crew of the Theresa, but answered by
firing shots.
The Americans on the yacht then
opened fire with rifles and two Hon
duras soldiers were killed and three
wounded. The Theresa then put out
10 sea, and subsequent events are un-
known.
The Philipsburg mail., 1900-07-06
Lawlessness in China Increasing.

Minister Conger at Pekin, China, re-
ports to the state department that
outside of Pekin the murders and per-
secutions by the Boxers seem to be on
the increase. The Pao Ting Flu rail
way is temporarily abandoned. Work
on the PelSin and Hang Kow line is
stopped. All foreigners have fed.
The Chinese governments seems either
unwilling or unable to suppress the
trouble. The troops show no energy
in attacking the Boxers.
The Philipsburg mail., 1900-07-06
GENERAL OTIS ON FILlPINOS.
Are Crazy for Education and Are Tired of
Revolution.

General Otis, in an interview, says
the tilipinos are crazy for educa-
tion. The schools are crowded to
overtlowing and every available Amer
lean capable of teaching school is
pressed into service Already the gov
ernment has spent $4,000 in school
books alone In the island of Negros
the Spanish customs are fast disap.
pearing and the military governor is
looked upon as sort of father in whom
the Filipinos have the most explicit
faith.
The fact is, said General Otis, the
Filipinos are tired of their so-called in.
dependence and are ready and willing
to become part of the United States,
and this desire is the more apparent
as they become the better scqua;n ted
with Americans laws and customs.
The Philipsburg mail., 1900-07-06

There is reason to believe that the
president has decided to appoint Gen
eral Joe Wheeler Brig igadier-General
in the regular army to fill the vacancy
which will bc created by the confrma-
tion by the senate of the nomination of
General Otis to be Ma ajor-G General.
The Philipsburg mail., 1900-07-06
FILIPINOS KILLED IN WAR.

Secretary of War Answers Senate Inquiry.
Answering senate inquiry, the Sec
retary of war has furnished the fol-
lowing figures regarding casualties in
Philippines.
Filipinos killed. 10,7so; wounded,
2O14; captured and surrendered, 10, ,424.
Number prisoners in our possession,
about 1000. Foregoing compiled from
large mum Der reports made immediate-
ly after engagements is as close an ap-
proximate as now possible owing to
the wide distribution of troops.
The Philipsburg mail., 1900-07-06

UTAH AHPROHIBlTIONISTS.
State Ticket Nominated and Delegates to
National Convention Selected.

State Ticket Nominated and Delegates to
National Convention Selected.
The Prohibitsonists of Utah nomi-
mated a state ticket at Salt Lake We'd
nesday and selected delegates to the
national convention. The ticket is as
follows:
For governor-Judge j. S. Boreman
of Ogden; secretary of state-Mary M.
Boyden of Provo; Judge supreme court
"A. saxey of Payson; state auditor
Mrs. A. B. Gatrell of Salt Lake: super.
intendent public instruction-Mrs.
Frances G. Smith of Ogden; treasurer
c. f. Smith of Ogden; attorney gener-
al-C. ID. Savary of Salt Lake: presi
dential electors--Rev. Richard Wake
George Denton, Mrs. E. e. Shepard; ;
delegates to national convention
Judge Boreman, c. d. Savary, Mrs
Eveline Rathbone, W. II. Tibbals, f.
l.. Anderson of Salina, |. n. Smith of
Springville.
The Philipsburg mail., 1900-07-06
PIONEER REPUBLICANS.

Survivors of First National Convention In
vited to Philadelphia.
Senator Hanna, chairman of the Re-
publican national committee, has sent
out invitations to the survivors of the
first national gathering of Republicans
to attend the national convention at
Philadelphia. So far as known there
are only fourteen survivors. Twenty
seven states and territories were repre-
sented at the national convention June
1s, 1856, held in Philadelphia. Old
Lafayette hall, where the mass con-
vention was held, is now demolished.