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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-03
A Letter From Texas.

r. P. Morgan, ef this city, re
ceived a letter recently from hi:
brother, who lives In Texas. Il
is very interesting letter and
aneng other things, contains the
following account of crop condi-
tions:
"You ask of crop conditions
here this year. They are nearer
a complete failure over tia entire
state than ever before. There
will not be- over one-half crop of
anything raised in any part of
the state and in many places the
yield will not be more than one
fourth TO Ione-third of a crop.
Now, yen may think this All ex-
aggeration, but it is a fa6s. The
crops In Western Texas were
very late on account of late cold
aud dry spring. When they did
come up the grasshoppers eat
them up entirely as far east as
Abilene. Later the dreuth
struck the country and, as there
is no grass or water, stock is
starving and it is predicted that
before wiater there. will be very
few cattle in the western coun-
try. In few of the Northwest
ern counties some showers have
fallen and there is some veeita-
ton there. II all Of Southwest
ern Texas as far east as Dallas
there will not be more than a
quarter Of a crop of anything
raised. The people are in an
awful fix. The failure is much
worse than ia 1896 and 1897,
when we had two successive
drouths. Corn lis worth ST per
bushel now, and none for sale.
Starvation is !staring many
poor people In the face in West
ern Texas and III some other
parts Of the state. I am very
glad that | got out Of business
the first Of the year when busi-
ness was good. Business is so
dull here that merchants are
hardlv paving expenses. Penn1e
are having TO spend their cash to
send off after corn, wheat and
hay. Formerly geod hay was
worth IS per ton, now the NEST
worthless grade sells at from $Ia
to Us per ton. All Of the hogs
in the country have been sold
and shipped out of the markets
on aoceunt of there being moth
Ing TO feed them on.''
E. H. Morgan's letter was
written at Granburry, Hood
county, Texas, This Is in the
central part Of the state. For
eaauy months just past Mr.. Nor
gan has been engaged as travel
ing salesman for large drug es-
Enlistment and has been in a
position to ascertain the exact
state Of affairs. The writer gives
It as his opinion that If the pee
pie realized what Oregon offered
in the way of climate and crops
there would be large emnigra-
ton to this country. Some peo-
pie intend coming any way, and
Is all likelihood Mr.. Morgan will
join us next year.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-03
70 Schoo1 Patrons.

Supt. Denman has received
for distribution q isText Book
Circular to School Officers,
which was recently prepared by
State Superintendent ]. Fl. Aek.
erman. It contains the list of
text books adopted and reported
In accordance with the provi-
sion Of the legislative act cover.
ing this matter, by the State
Board of Text Book Commission.
ers TO the State Beard of Educa.
ton, with full title Of each book.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-03
Real Estate Transfers.

G w Blanchard to J w Ingle,
I lot in PhiloEath; IS. 81.
J M Osborn Estate to State
Land Board, $40 acres of land
near Corvallis; $3.50.
] Jasku1eck to John Smith, 16
acres, Sec 26, T II S, R 6 W;
$4.7o.
United States TO E B Brown,
patent to 100 acres of land In
Alsea.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-03
Wanted!

Parties to cut oak and ash wood from
now on, and during next fall and winter.
The work must be done neat and clean,
and wood cut even length, closely
trimmed and honestly corded. Apply to
NJ. S. WooDcocK,
Corvallis, Oregon
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-03
To Let.

Mrs. V. Espy has a suite of 8 or 4
furnished rooms to let. They are suita-
BILE for small family or young lady stu
dents who desire to board themselves,
and contain, among other things, a
kitchen range and a fireplace. For par
ticulars call at residence in this city.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-03
DIR. Maud B. Holt

Ostheopathic physician will be perma-
nently located in Corvallis after Septe1n-
ber IS. Will treat both chronic and
acute diseases without the use of knife or
drugs. Office first door south of Miss
Johnson's millinery store. Hours from
9 to II a. NJ; to p. m.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-03

Will soon be oyer and you are probably
thinking of purchasing watch or some
piece of jewely or silyerware. Call AM
see my stock. can give you good bar
gains at prices that are very low.
e. p. GREFFOZ,
The JeWeler.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-03
Wanted

: To trade, pair of work horses in good
condition, for 800 bushels of oats, deliv-
cred. Apply at my ranch, near Monroe,
J. W. WALTERS,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-03
For Sale.

Four-room cottage and two lots, near
S. P. depot. Inquire OF W. c. Corbett,
Corvallis, Or.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-03

Jelly glasses, "Royal" fruit jars,
etc, at Zierolf's.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-03
j. {. FOWELLS
SHOEMAKER.

Repairing promptly and neatly done,
First door west of the GAZETTE office.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-03

Get your Job Wrk done here
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-03

County Treasurer Buchanan had
the last one of the county school
superintendent warrants en- the
apportionment Of April l, 1901, On
the school fund, returned to him,
Saturday. It was drawn by Supt.
Denman in favor Of Adam VIII
helm Jr., clerk Of school district
No. 25. The warrant was drawn
for the sum of $125.92. Mr. Bu-
chsnan Is now in receipt Of all the
warrants drawn on the apportion-
ment Of last April.
Some time ago J. R. Smith & Co.
ordered late model Gaar- Scott
clover huller for G. Harding and
Dick lsiger, The machine was or
aered direct frosa the factory at
Richmond, Indiana. Thursday
evening it arrived in Corvallis and
since then has attracted consider.
able attention. In general appear.
aLee it resembles an ordinary
threshing machine, although 1t is
eqnsiderahle smaller. 1t has abou'
u 2S-ineh cylinder. just what its
capacity is no one aeetns to know
but the general supposition is tina
it will hull between so and 100 bu
shells Of clover per day. It will b
several weeks yet before it is put il
operation. It is likely to prove
profitable inTestmant, ae Glove
, seedgells ell the way from 10 to 2
a cents per pound. The hnller, lai
down here, cost $535.
The Washington times., 1901-11-04
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA,. Va. Nov. 3.-The CUB
ernatorial campaign win end here tomOr-
row night with q grand Democratic rally
in the opera house The speakers Of the
evening will be Representative Claude \.
Swanson, of Chatham. Va; State Senator
s K. Donohoe. Of Fairfax. ana Col Fran
els L. Smith Of this city. a member Of
the Constitutional Convention. 1t is ex-
p'ct,d that there will be large repre-
sentatioa Of Democrats. The occasion
will he gH'iv9nsA hy music, to be fur
1i~hed by a hrsss band.
The Republicans have worked harder
here during this campaign than in any
contest held for years. Literature has
been d.strb tied broadcast. especially TO
the colored people. by the local leaders.
with the expectation Of bringing out
large vote. ana 1t is mere than probable
that larger coiorod vote viii be poiIed
here Tuesday than If it We're a Presiden-
tial election. Perhaps this can be account
"a for by the fact that they have been al
vised by the leaders that they viii be dis
trauchised by the Constitutional Conven-
tiou. The colored people look upon the
work Of the Constitutional Convention
rs foreboding no good to them. a prom
iuynt local party leader OF the Repubil-
cans. when seen tonight by The Times
correspondent, would not make any fore
cast concerning the result OF Tuesday
election. but stated that he believed that
many Democrats would vote for Colonel
Hoge.
The Washington times., 1901-11-04
POVERTY AMONG NAVAJos.
Described by w. Il. John
ston and Two Indians.

The Rev w. II. Johnston. an indepau-
dent missi lnary for five years among the
Indians of Arizona. with two full-bloodod
members Of the Navajo tribe spoke at
the Gunton Temple Memorial Church to
"a large audience last night upon the con
dition Of Indians on Government roserya-
lions. and made plea fo- better treat
ment on the part Of the dominant race.
The Rev W r. Johnston is an orthodox
Quaker by bi.th, trained IN secretariaI
work for the Young Mems Christian As
sociation in Kansas.
The Indians were Tutchee Netcai an old
man seventy-three years Of age, and Dana
Yazzie Both Of them are sheep herds
men and are here, as is Mr.. Johnston, on
business with the Secretary of the In
terror. Today they have been requested
to attend the Norman School for the in
struction of the young lady students in
the manners and customs OF Indians. and
they have accepted the invitation. They
will attend the normal classes today and
viii address the school in their own
tongues. Mr.. JohnstOHs son. a small boy
about ten years old. who accompanies the
party, Will act as interpreter. in which
capacity he served last night.
Mr.. Johnston spoke Interestingly Of the
NavaJos, describing their life In the desert
The Washington times., 1901-11-04
DUFFY'S PURE MALT WRISKEY

has carried the blessing Of health to more
homes during the past nifty years than all
other medicines combined. 1t cures con-
sumption. nervousness. and Indigestion;
stimulates the blood tones up the heart
and is a boon TO women during their
periods; IL allays an pain and cures the
disease commonly known among women
as female weakness. 1t has saved many
young girls lives at the critical period
changing from girlhood to wOmanhood.
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Is absolutely
pure-it contains no fusel oil. All drug
gists and grocers. 81 a bottle. Beware OF
cheap substitutes, put up by unreliable
dealers in bottles that look like ''Duny's."
Whenever you see a Dealers name on
bogus goods beware of that dealer; he
would not hesitate to sell you impure
drugs as he Is wholly dishonest. Medical
booklet sent free To anyone who writes
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co. Rochester. n. Y.
The Washington times., 1901-11-04
ARRESTED ON SERIOUS CHARGE.
CoIOred Mun Accused OF InnictinE
Injuries Which May Prove FntnI.

Charles Taylor. a negro is locked up at
the Sixth precinct station. charged with
assault with intent to kill Jennie Coats
also coIored, aged eighteen years. whose
home is at Cl9 Massachusetts, Avenue
northwest The woman. suffering from in
tcrnaI injuries. resulting from kicks In
the abdomen, and from cuts and bruises.
said To have been administered with
chair by Taylor, is at Providence Hos
piraL She NAV die.
From the police it Is learned that the
assault on the woman probably took place
on the night Of October Il, in a room at
her home. where Taylor also has a barber
shop. The barber shop is on the first
floor of the house, while Jennie Coats. her
mother and family live upstairs Taylor
has known the family for some years.
and is said by the police to have been in
innate with the woman he is now charged
with having assaulted.
TavIor himself admits having had
trouble with Jennie Coats. especially on
one occasion. about two months ago.
when ne Acknowledges having been On
gagged in a scrmmage with her. on this
orca sion il IS the belief of the police that
the woman was seriously injured. uOtWith-
standing the apparent variance in the
time Of the occurrence, as given by the
woman and Taylor
IL appears that. following the alleged
assault. Jennie Goats remained at home
aud v-;.s subsequently, attended by "A phv-
s.cian called in by the family She is
said To be in 1t delicate condition. and on
! account of the injuries she received. sup
| posodly at the hands of Taylor, her life
! IS now believed to be in danger Not un-
| liI Saturday. however. did the Sixth pre-
| uinCt police learn Of the assault. An am
| bulauce was summoned to the home Of
/ the woman. which conveyed her to the
hospital on her arrival at the institu-
tion. the physicians found her suffering
greatly.
They notified the police OF the condition
Of their patient and an Investigation fol
| lowed Detective ODca Sergeant XII
martin ard Policeman Fraser made en-
auitics. and Fraser subsequently went to
/ the barber shop Of Taylor and placed him
under arrest At the station Taylor said
he had some trouble with the Coats
| woman. as already stated, but declared
| the difficulty was Of small importance.
At Providence Hospital It was stated
| last night that the woman would probably
die Her head was not fractured by the
| blow of the chair, but she was hurt in
ternally.
The Washington times., 1901-11-04

Wubourne. Buena Vista. John 7. Sale,
Fairfield
Rocidngham-Dr II N. Rogers. Mt
Crawford. ana Frank Ralston, Mt. Gin
ton.
Russell. G.. Gent. Lebanon.
Scntt-ll n Carter Rye Cove.
Shcnandoah-JusiIh Sticidey, Stras-
burg
S5uthampton-John scbrcll. jr, Court
land
Smyth ana BIaud-W W. George
EGUadfgrd
SpotsyIvania and Frodericksburg-J. IL
EiSCoe. Granite Springs.
stafford ana King George-H T. Gar
nett. Nindc Store.
Huff. Elect
Wyth5-S. Z. simmcrcun, SpeedweL
The Washington times., 1901-11-04

over them. it may be a different PROPOSE
ton. Congress took great pains to pro-
vide. in organizing the present Census Of
flee that its staff should not be drawn
from the eligible registers If II taxes
the back track now for the sake of being
able to transfer proteECs. as fast as the
Census Once is ready to dismiss them.
into permanent places. it Will have TO in
wade the Presidents prcroEatiVe, as the
existing law gives him sole authority over
the extension of the rules. What he VIII
consent to do In this line is question
to be settled by itself
The Washington times., 1901-11-04
ELECTION RETURNS
LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE.
The Chesapeake & Potomac
Telephone Co.

will, on Tuesday evening next, supply
election returns to patrons having teie-
phones, and who signify their desire to
receive them on or before II O'Clock NJ.
on Tuesday. the 9TH instant Applications
should be made by telephone to the Chief
Operator. or by letter addressed to the
Company.
NOTICE; AT telephones on party lines.
returns can be furnished only with the
consent Of all parties on each line The
use for other purposes of telephones at
which returns are received will neces-
sarily be suspended from 6 o'clock P. NJ.
on Tuesday until the close of the returns.
The Washington times., 1901-11-04

regions of Arizona, and his recital Of the
WRONGS which they have undergone at
the hands of unscruplous white men was
received with close attention. The Nava-
lo reservation is on the Little Colorado
hlNvr. Arizona, about twenty-five miles
from Flagstar. There are about 2G0OJ In
dams there he said. although an Gccu-
rate census has never been taken.
The Indians are generally hcrdsmeu, but
uuflnS the past few years have grown
poor. as their nocks are now small The
majority of the Indians are in poverty.
Mr Johnston made plea for the preser-
Eauon Of the principal industry. the max
he claims is being ruined by Eastern
traders, Who pass of cheap limitations for
The Washington times., 1901-11-04
4 Gentle Hint
Hron ~ PhIIalelphIa Linz. }

lFTom the FAllaaelptla Times,
Public sentiment generally favors the
increase Of the navy, but it is quite prob
able that Congress would be better dis
posed to make the necessary authorize
tion if thCr, were a general change in the
Navy Department itself Recent events
have not endearDd Secretary Long and
his bureau schcmers to the American peo-
pie and the Improvement Of the navy
would proceed more satisfactorily II they
were supplanted by broader men.
The Washington times., 1901-11-04
ObIiging.

(From the Philadelphia BllletinD
Old I1dy-Dpar! dear! don't like to see a
little boy smoking a cigarette
The B0y-Dont ~ ma am2 Well. il vi come
round this way At the same time tmorrcr I'll trv
L be smokin' cigar r pipe.
The Washington times., 1901-11-04
SPECIAL NOTICES.

DIR. II. L. SHERWOOD DENTIST, notifies hiI
friends and patrons that he has resumed the
practice Of his profession and has opened an Office
at 102 9th st. NV. He extends a cordial invita-
tion to his friends and the public to call All
work guaranteed at reasonable prices. mss
The Washington times., 1901-11-04
Hoods Pills asso acc.

Ter results than any other cathartic. Easy to
take, easy to operate. All druggists. % cents
or by mail of &. /. Hood & Co, Lowell, Mass.
The Washington times., 1901-11-04

WINTERS Departed this life November .. 1901,
JAMES T.. the son OF Sarah z. and the late
James Winters.
Funeral Tuesday. November s. 1901. at
O'Clock. Peoples Congregational Gureh
The Washington times., 1901-11-04
EDUCATIONAL.

SAINT CECILIA's ACADEMY. eol East Cap.toI
ST., boarding and day school for girls and Young
ladies'; primary. commercial, and college pre-
paratory courses: music and art; classes resumed
Monday. September l6 1901; Tor further pzrticu-
lars. address SISTER n AUGUSTA. Superior.
The Washington times., 1901-11-04
In Arizona.

From the Philadelphia PreSs.)
..Hc called AlkaH Ike a liar and horse thief. "
And he's dead right there. say
Yes. he was dead l;sht there, cure enough.
The Washington times., 1901-11-04

u take great pleasure in assuring you
that ! find that your Pure Malt Whiskey
IS most admirable recuperative when
the least bit fatigued. ! know of nothing
so perfect nor so pure"
tSiEncdy SARAH BERNHARDT.
Thousands Of prominent men and women
who are under constant strain mentally
and phy ysically ike Nine. Beruhardt have
been kept wei and strong by Duffy
Pure Malt Whiskoy, which keeps the old
young and vigorous.
The Washington times., 1901-11-04
DIED.

MALARIA MAKES IMPURE BLOOD
Groves Tastrless Chill Tonic cures Malaria
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-02
DULY ITEMS.

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
DULY, May 1.-The farmers are al
busy planting corn.
The Duly school board has employed
Prof. ]. N. Cross to teach the next
nine month term Of school.
The Sunday School at Trinity is in
fine condition, it meets every Sunday
morning at 10 o'clock.
G. r. Squirting sold a good horse last
week for $50.
There will be a missionary service
held at Trinity next Sunday evening
at 4 O'Clock.
Mrs. Evans, aged so years, died at
her home Thursday, April rs, Of pneu-
monia. She was sick but a short
time. Mrs. Evans and Jas. Purnell
have been making their. homes togeth.
er for the past IA years. Mr.. Purnell
died last Sunday and Mrs. Evans the
following Thursday, Of different dis
eases.
Born, to t. H. Selb and wife, April
II, an eight pound son.
John Fox was the guest Of his son,
]. Wesley Fox, the first Of the week.
Those who have not contributed to
the repairing Of the Trinity Church
yard fence, will please see the commit
tee, Messrs. Harris, Lambert and
Schleppy, and contribute to get the
shrubs cleaned out Of the yard.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-02
A TEXAS WONDER.
Halls Great Discovery.

One small bottle Of Halls Great Dis
covery cures all kidney and bladder
troubles, removes gravel, cures dia-
betes, seminal emissions, weak and
lame backs, rheumatism and all irregu.
larities Of the kidneys and bladder in
both men and women, regulates blad-
der troubles in children. If not sold
by your druggist will be sent by mail
on receipt of 81. One small bottle is
two months treatment, and will cure
any case above mentioned. Dr.. L. W.
Hall, sole manufacturer, P. 0. box 629,
st. Louis, Mo. Send for testimonials.
Sold by all druggists and Buckner s.
Whitney, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-02
IsmGAxaMsn4
Sell QuGGHSWare and Fancy China.
Mrs Nation In Towering Rage

WICHITA, KAN, April 27.-Carrie
Nation tonight received a message
stating that her brother, Charles
Moore, Of Lewisburg, Kan, is dying,
and for her to hasten to his bedside.
The old lady at once began to rave.
Her attorney and former bondsmen
offered to act as sureties so as tosecure
her release, but when they made the
proposal to her she rayed still more and
began to abuse them. She is now con-
fined in a solitary cell. The authori-
ties here attempted to pacify her, but
have decided they could do nothing 1t
is thought that the strain upon her
mind has been too great for her.
Unless some other person agreeable
to her offers to go on her bond she will
not go to her sick brother.
Later in the day a message was re-
ceived announcing the death of Mrs.
Nations brother.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-02
Growing For the People.

Always on time. Take the indie
pendent line pay, the cash, and you
are sure to get there and have the
best money can buy. 1t you go on a
credit you have to take any old thing,
for beggars can't be choOsers. We are
for the people, and the independent
class is with us. When you are with
us it is to your credit When you
walk in our shoes you feel better, for
you have money left to jingle and still
wear the best goods sold In this coun-
try for a quarter Of century. We offer
you the most complete stock you ever
saw to select from. You are protected
by our buying better than you can pro
tect yourself, for we are here 10 stay.
Our stock is all new. No old goods to
work of on you, at a big price, that Is
not worth carrying home. No cheap
rated stuff to deceive you, but shoes
that wear, shoes that 1t and a stock
to select from at prices our competit-
oS have 70 pay for the same quality,
which saves you One-third your money.
p. S. MITCHELL, Agt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-02
ROWENA ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
RowENA, Mayl.-Claude Sansberry,
of Thompson, visited his brother here
Thursday.
The school board OF Goodwater met
last Tuesday night and appointed
Prof. Cauthorn to teach the next
fall and winter terms.
John Vance, our hustling black
smith, is getting all the work he can
do.
j. d. Fountain, Of near C~entralia,
was the guest Of ]. ]. Walker and
family Thursday.
Farmers are busy blowing and plant
ing corn.
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet
at Mrs, Jas. Curry's next Thursday
afternoon.
Mary MCGEE will be the organist
for the Sunday School at Bethlehem.
Ethel Snidow, of Mexico, is visiting
the Misses Neil.
Judge Carter and family attended
church at Bethlehem Sunday.
Rev. Brown will preach at Liberty
church next Saturday and Sunday.
There will be a basket dinner.
Mrs. Walter Peck, Of Cottonwood
Springs, is visiting relatives here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-02
Are You Interested

We will, from now until June LIST, on
request, give each purchaser, when
the amount is one dollar or more, a
ticket for the amount on which we
will pay 5 per cent to any church they
may designate at the time Of the pur-
chase. The church returning the
largest amount of these tickets on
that date, through their treasurer,
will be paid an extra 8 per cent on the
gross amount as premium.
If you are interested in your church
this should interest you. As ouI
stock is the largest to select from; the
goods all new and quality the best;and
prices that orr competitors cannot
meet and make a profit.
d&w-td. p. S. MITCHELL, Agt.