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Newport weekly independent., 1901-12-06
w te River Conference Statistics.

The report on church property, number of preachers and members, Sunday-schools and scholars, Ep- worth Leagues and members in the White River conference of the NJ. E. Church is as follows: Number of |local preachers in the conference, 108; number of members of church. 23,3T9; number of Sunday-schools, 23@; number of scholars, 12,55S :: number of teachers, 1,497; number of Epworth Leagues, 35; number of members, 1,151; number of adults baptized, 1,760; number of infants. 479. A general increase is shown in church property and value.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-12-06
Death of an Ex-Arkansan

A dispatch from Buffalo Novem- Der 30 announces the death of Gen. Albert W. Bishop. Gen. Bishop will be remembered by old citizens of this state. He resided at Little Rock a number of years following the civil war and achieved some prominence in republican politics. At one time he was president of the state uni versity. He was a member of the first board of trustees of the Arkan- sas Deaf Mute Institute in 1868. At the state election in September, 1876, he was the republican nominee for governor against Wm. R. Miller, democrat.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-12-06
Y. M c. A. Convention.

The twelfth annual state conyen- ton of the '. NJ. c. \. of ArkanSas was called to order at Little Rock on the evening of November 29, and closed with a big rally at the opera house on the 1st. This convention was more largely attended than any previous one in the history of the organization in this state. Col. J. F. Holden was chosen as president. A. C. Millar, first vice president ; Conway; J. ". Crawford, second vice president, Pine Bluff; John Caldwell, secretary, TeXarkana; c. way. At this convention a move ment was inaugurated for greater interest throughout the state in the associations work, and it was deter mined to erect modern building in all the principal towns of the state. Several men of national reputation la I. M. c. A. work were present and delivered addresses.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-12-06
WS OF ARKNs4S.
As to Wife's Liability.

Elr. Chief Justice Bun In delivered
 ? opinion in the supref fme cour1 Ill
 case of Crenshaw vs. Collier
 this case the court below instruct d the jury, among other things as |folloNs: "The court instructS the jury that a wife cannot make a val i'd note as security for her husoand' and if you believe from the evidence in this case that the 5000 note, dated July 15, 1898, signed by Thos. B. Collier and Laura Collier in ia vor of the defendants was gwen to secure debt by Thos. 5. ColIler' then the same is void asto the plaln- tiff, Laura Collier, and created no right of action in the defendant, Crenshaw, against the phlntltf, ]1au- "a Collier The eyilehce ln( this case shows that the 5000 note was given for the purposef securing the payment of the dues md premiums of the insurance polly of Laura Collier and infant daghter of her self and Thos. B. Clier. In other words, it inured tc the benefit of Laura Collier. Llbis opinion OLr. Chief Justice BunrYjd: It is not the law that a gsAed Woman,f | promissory nqtss-ven for such PF- poses is invad. She can bind her. self by th21neans, for, in the true sense, it3 not the husbands debt, but raNr an obligation of his to insuroa beneficial provision for his vie and child Therefore the low er court erred in its instructions to the jury, and the case is reversed and remanded."
Newport weekly independent., 1901-12-06
COOLEY, OLD UMBRELLA.
Compressed Air Contrivance Likely to
 Supersede It.

WAL HPASSoN0- S1LI SUhll lkNduCc L1kCly lU
 Supersede It. Because the umbrella is the most l unpopular article in ordinary use the announcement that 1t is doomed to go will be of universal importance and 1 qualification,
 The chief grievances against the umbrella are two. It is nuisance and it too often changes its owner. It is devoutly to be hoped that these disadvantages may not be charged against the umbrellas successor.
 It is by means of small boxes con- taining compressed air that the eum- brella is to be superseded. These boxes are made to fit inside any hat, having small tube adapted to the center of their summit.
 By the simple pressure of button placed at the side of the hat the com- pressed air may be allowed to escape from the tube, and by most ingenious arrangement instead of flowing up- ward it is made to expand all around like those fountains which form like a ball.
 The rain falling on the compressed air is, of course, compelled to rebound according to the well-known laws of gravity and resistance, and as it does With the umbrella, falls round the happy possessor of this most useful contrivance.
 After the rain is over another touch at the button depriyes the compressed air of its outward expansion.-N. Y. World.
 The Practical Joker Did a Graceful Act
 of Charity.
 Charles Smith, of New Yolk, is practical joker in a quiet way. One hot day last August he was coming downtown in Third aronnn elevated train. At Houston street, a pale, thin woman, carrying little, emaci- ated baby, seated herself beside him. The skeleton-like fingers of the child attracted MT, Smiths attention.
 "Going to Coney Island?" said he to the mother.
 "Oh, no; to Battery park was the reply.
 Madam, allow me to suggest that you take your baby to Coney Island by water and stay on the boat for two Or three trips. The sea air will do it good.''
 But cannot do it. I have only enough money to take me back home."
 As the train rolled into the Chat ham Square station, Mr. Smith arose to leave the train. Leaning over the woman, he shook hands with the baby. saying:
 q hope you will change your mind and take the baby to Coney Island.'
 "Oh, 1 should like to. sir. but I have no money to pay the fare"
 "That's all right" said the insur- ance magnate; |'the baby will defray the expenses" and darted out of the door.
 The woman looked down at the child and saw, tightly clasped in the attenuated fist. new fve-dollar note.-N. Y. Times
Newport weekly independent., 1901-12-06
Killed in a Runa way,

Jack Friedly, aged about 45, a Swede, met death in an unusual manner at Pine Bluff. Friedly was driving pair of horses hitched to a wagon. The animals became frightened and ran into a tree. The jar threw him violently forward. His neck was dislocated and death was instantaneous.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-12-06

Sorrells, sup: J&n5o1+ b. F. w. ford; Umpire, supplied; It D. ! M. W. NanyilIe; Lockesburg, W. JI Crowson Horatio, sup. J. c. Hooks Star of the West Mills, Isaac Webb, sup; Rocky Comfort, A. c. Benson Richmond. J. W. White; Bright Star, W. W. Mills.
 Rev. K. R. Durham, of LaGrange, was robbed of $14O on a train be, tween Bald Knob and Newport.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-12-06
Little Rock M. Y contsrsahs Appointments

Bishop K9f, presiding at the Lit
 tie Rock conferenceP of the M. E..
 Church, South announced the He-1
 lowing appointments:
 Little Rock Diatrict-J. H. Rig
 gin, P. E.; First Church, ". E.
 Thompson; Winfield, James Thom-
 as, H, H. Watson, supernumerary
 Asbury, ". A. Steele; Hunter Me
 morlal, Forney Hutchison; Mabel vale, I. E. Dodson; Maumelle, to be supplied; Austin, ". W. Christy;
 Hickory Plains, $. NJ. Powell; Des Arc, J. H. McKelvey; DeValls Bluff, R. A. ]IcClintock; Carlisle and Ha- zen, J. ". Harrell; Lonoke, c. o. Steele; England, J. A. Henderson Benton Station, J. NJ. Workman, H. Townsend, supcrnumerary; Benton Circuit, J. W. Duncan; Bryant, E. L. Beard; Tomberlin, supplied; chaplain penitentiary, F, N. Brew CT; superintendent Methodist or phanage, J. R. Cason; editor Ark ansas Methodist, J. E. Godbey; E. A. Townsend, student in Hendrix Col lege; c. c. Golden, president Gal loway College.
 Pine Bluff District-T, D. Scott, P. E.; First Church, J. M. Hawley :; Lake Side, W. P Whaley; River Side, 0. J. Beardslee; Sherrill, E. F. Scott; Swan Lake, .. W. Drake :; Altheimer, A. B. Few; Stuttgart, T. o. Rorie; De Witt, J. R. Dicker- son; Bayou Neto, supplied by J. A. Foster; Roe, NJ. o. Barnett; Gillette, J. D. May; Redfeld, R. H. Paynter :; Sheridan, W. F. Lassiter; Powell, to be supplied; Rison, J. B. Williams kingsland, supplied by c. L. Will Hams; New Edinburg, David Boles.
 Monticello District-Cadesman Pope, ?. E.; Monticello Station, T. '. Ramsey; Mount Pleasant Circuit, J. o. Walch; Star City Circuit, sup piled by M. B. Russell, Tillar Cir cult, A. J. Mellon; Grady and Du- mas, supplied by ". H. Woodfn Wilmot and Portland, J. c, Rhodes Arkansas City, A. NJ. Shaw; Carola and Lake Circuit, supplied; Ham, burg Station, W. c. Hilliard; Park dale, W. J. Rogers, H. C. Ramsey Lacy, Curry; Palestine, J. J. Meni- fee; Warren, l., B. Hawley; Der Taylor; Douglass, R. R T. Davis : Be reau, supplied,
 Camden District-R. R. Moore, P. E.; Camden Station, J. H. Dye Camden Circuit, F. F. Harrell Stevens and Waldo, J. Y. Christ mas; New Lewisyille and Stamps, A. M. Robinson; Magnolia Station, Vim. Hays; Magnolia Circuit, R. J. Rayford; Atlanta, J. z. Burlison Fl Dorado Station, J. A. Sage; El Dorado Circuit, J. ". Vantrease Junction City, A. D. Jenkins; La pile Circuit, J. D. Dunn; Onalaska, J. A. Parker; Bearden and Thorn ton, J. H. Cummins; Hampton, M. K. Rogers; Fordyce, c. J. Green Walnut Hill. J. R. Harvey, sup. Smackover, F. R. Garfield.
 Prescott District-W. F. Evans, P. E.; Prescott Station, R. W. Me- Cay; Emmett, W. W. Wilson. c. B. McLawrence, supernumerary; Har- mony, supplied; Gurdon, J. M. G. Douglass: Chidestcr, o. H. Keadle DeAnn, B, A. White; Hope, W. c. Watson; Spring Hill, A. E. Wilson Washington, H. D. McKennon ; Nashville, A. Turrentine; Mineral Springs, II. M. Bruce; Center Point, J. J. Colson, B. A. Hill, supernum- erary; Nathan, R. l.. Reece; Fulton, Jesse l.. Lanard Genoa, J. l.. John ston, A. J. Snodgrass; Murfrees- boro, J. F. Laless; Antoine, s. K. Burnett; J. s. Hawkins, professor in Philadelphia Methodist College
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-08
How 1t Is Dohe.

The first object in life with the
American people is to "get rich;"
the second, how to regain good
health. The first can be obtained
by energy, honesty and saving;
the second, (good health) by using
Green's August Flower. Should
on be despondent sufferer from
any of the effects of Dyspepsia,
Liver Complaint, Appendicitis, In,
digestion, etc., such as Sick Head
ache, Palpitation Of the Heart,
Sour Stomach, Habitual Costive-,
ness, Dizziness of the Head, Ner-
vous prestration, low spirits, etc.,
you need not suffer another day.
Two doses of the we'll known August
Flower will relieve yeu at once.
Go to Graham & Workman and
get a sample bottle free. Regular
size, IS cents. Get Green's Prize
Almanac.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-08
For Sale or Exchange.

One hundred,and eighteen lots, in half and whole
blocks in the original town OF Newport that health
full and beautiful summer resort, in Lincoln county
Oregon; some business LOTS residence lots near the
principal churches, school house, and other resi-
dences; also residence lots commanding beautiful
views Of ocean andsbay.
Five frct:oaa1 blocks, south Of and near the
State Agricultural College; all completely tiles
streets tt 5wn up and graded; beautiful, conYenicpt
and healtfful for residence.
Large dwelling, barn and outhouses, eentra "
located On roomy and commodious grounds in
Corvallis; will exchange for farm near Corvallis
Twenty acres highly improved, all tile drained
and In good state of cultivation; excellent roouy
buildings; about: :one-fourth mile from Agricultural
College.
Large and roomy house and stable and lot 70 Cor
Wallis, good residence, two bl ocks frem c. r
House; high, rolling ground. gKA
Eight nice residence lots, thoroushly tile dr.ihe1
In Wilkins Addition to Corvallis.
One let and hotel, The Vincent House, "a Front
street. In Corvallis, centrally located.
eeventy-three acres, in orchard, is Il, Nhes
Balance in grubs, timber and pasture: situate wes
adjoining the Odd Fellows Cemetery, near coryal
VIII exchange the town property named !.
suitable farm or acreage property; or will exchau
the acreage property described for town property
other farms or acreage; will sell any or all Of
said property on reasonable terms and tire at res
sUnabie rates and prices.
n s. wooDCocK,
corezllis, Oregon
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-08
Regents at Union.

A dispatch dated Union, Oregon,
March 9th, contains the following
information:
A party composed Of members of
the board Of regents of the Agri-
cultural College, including Capt.
Appsrson, Senator DAILY, w. P.
Ready and M. Church, accom-.
panied by a number of other peo.
Pile of Western Oregon, arrived here
this morning. They came to in
spect the land known as the branch
asylum farm located west of this
city, which, under an act of the
legislature, has been transferred to
the board for the purpose of estab.
fishing thereon state experiment
station. The visitors expressed
themselves as being very well
pleased with IL.
Upon returning to the city an
adjourned meeting of the board was
held to discuss tho matter of the
erection Of buildings and ether i'm
provements to be Immediately con.
structed for the new station. In
the evening they were rendered an
informal reception at the Masonic
Temple.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-08
Longhbotton1 and Mason.

At II a. IN. on the 9th inst. at
she home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. II. Mason, in
Alsea Valley, Mr.. Donaland De-
witt Longbettom and Miss Reua
Mason were united in marriage.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. D. L. Fields, of Philornath,
In the presence of the family
and number of friends. A
sumptueus dinner was served.
Tie bride is the daughter of
wealthy farmer. The groom is
the son of Rev. Longhbotsom. a
Cumberland Presbyterian minis
ter, now deceased. Mr.. Long
bottom has been engaged in
teaching the valley schools and
well liked. Both parties are
well known, and the good wishes
of many friends are extended.
The following persons were pres
ent: Mr. and Mrs } Fl Mason, Mr.
and Mrs w w Ryder of Corvallis,
Mr. and Mrs J E Taylor, Mr. and
Mrs ] . Banton, Mrs Maggie Ma
lone, Mrs Martha Slate, Mr. and
Mrs Hogue, Mrs R E Longbottom,
Gerald Banton, Garland Banton,
Ida Phillips, Ada Peek, Messrs E
Dorsey of California, Jehn Slate,
Jasper Hayden, Marion Hayden,
T J Phillips, John Longhbottom,
Halle Longhbottom, and Henry
Peek.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-08
Wood.

Notice is hereby given that the county
court will receive sealed bids up to one
o'clock p. m. Wednesday, March 6, 1901,
to furnish 25 cords of old growth body
red fir wood four feet long and fifty cords
OF grub oak wood four feet long and not
less.than three inches in diameter, and
four cords of grub eak wood two feet long
and not less than three inches in diane
ter. All of said wood to be delivered at
the csurt house in Corvallis, Oregon,
between June 1 and August /, 1901, the
same to be paid fer in county orders.
The court reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
Dated this 18th day of February, A. D..
1901. VIRGIL E. WATERS,
County Clerk.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-08
For Free Rural Delivery.

L. L. Brooks has secured the
requisite number of signers to
a petition asking that a free rural
delivery route be established IN
the country nerth of Corvallis,
and has forwarded the same to
Senator Mitchell at Washington.
The document has the endorse.
ment of Postmaster Johnson, who
recommended that the petition
be granted. The route covers a
distance of ~ miles and will
serve 500 people.
The service IS practically that
of a travelling postofice. Iron
boxes, specified by the depart
ment, are located ab convenient
places, and have all the pretec-
tien under the law, which Is
guaranteed to a postofhce. The
carriers may sell stamps, issue
money orders, and perform all
ether services required of a post.
master.
The proposed route will run
north to Mt. View; west TIVE
miles; thence over the hill to
Sulphur springs; south to Mt.
View; east to Richland seheel
house, and north to Corvallis.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-08
How Many Eggs Id a Tnb?

How many eggs will tub 20
inches in diameter at the top and
30 inches in diameter at the bot
tom, sides II inches high, fairly
we'll heaped up, hold? Before
reading any farther, write your
guess down. Such a guessing
match took place in the estab-
lishment of F. L.. Miller in This
city Tuesday night. There was
just such tub Of eggs in sight
and eight good guessers put up
ten cents apiece and attempted
to feretell to the egg the number
of eggs in the tub. The guesses
varied all the way frem 54 to
118 dezeu. Three Of the
euessers were within a dozen of
each other, with Bob Johnson
middle man. Bob, on finding
that he was poeketed on the
guess, offered to bet his Ola
clothes that he would win and
remarked confidently that he
knew he would not 1niss Ii more
than two eggs. There was cen.
good-natured discus
sion after the guesses We're made
as to who would win. and sew
eral of the boys made little side.
bets between themselves on the
outcome. Readsr, have you
written down your guess? The
eggs were not counted Hntil
Wednesday morning, when 1t
was found that the tub eentained
73 dozea and 3 eggs. B. w.
Johnson had the best guess, he
having concluded that there were
exactly Is dozen and E eggs In
the lot-ae more and ne less.
Grant Elgin was a close second,
with a guess of 68. dozen.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-08
Additional Local

All the latest things In Dress
Trimmings, at Kline's.
At it's session yesterday the coun.
ty court awarded the contract fer
furnishing rock crusher to John
Simpson. The machine is of the
F. G. Austin make.
Mrs. Ella Humbert will occupy
the pulpit at the Christian church
next Lords day. Morning subject,
"fhe Greatness Of the Great Com
naission;" evening, "The Unpar.
donable Sim" Service at II a. m.
and 7:30 p. m. All are welcome.
The crew which has been placing
the telephone between this city and
Heskins passed through Corvallis,
Wednesday, en- route to Eugene.
They have completed the line to
Kings Valley, but ran out of ma
terial, when this arrives the line
will be completed.
At the time of going to press last
evening we were unable to obtain
the minutes of the commissioners
court which convened Wednesday
morning. This term of court will
be largely taken up with the con-
sideration Of matters pertaining to
roads in various parts Of the county,
rock-crusher, etc. Perhaps the
most important item that will de-
mand the courts attention will be
the matter Of a free ferry across the
Willamette river at CORVALLIS.
Wednesday very painful
accident befell the little daughter
Of DR.. and Mrs. Pernot. The doc
tor was just in the act of pushing
the lawn mower, which had just
been sharpened, across the lawn in
a reverse position, when the child,
who was running along before hin
stumbled and fell. Hsr right
thumb came in contact with the
snarp DlaOes OF the mower, ana was
almest completely severed between
the hand and the first joint. Little
hope is entertained Of saving it.
Porsia Knight, Salem girl, re.
Gently brought suit, in England,
against the Duke of Manchester
for breach of promise in marriage.
She is about % or "a years of age
and was born and raised in Salem.
She received a fine education and
went upon the stage, finally drift
ing to England. The papers in the
suit were served Oh the Duke short
ly after his marriage to Miss
Zimmerman. Those who are &C.
quainted with Miss Knight declare
that she is abundantly able to take
care Of herself in this or any other
matter that may come within touch
Of her. Little is known of her ca.
reer since she went abroad.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-08
THE CONTEST TONIGHT.
1t Promises to be one of the Closest ana
Best Ever Hc1d in the State.

1t Promises to be one of the Closest and
Best Ever Held in the State.
Great preparations are in progress
at the college for the reception CT
contestants in the,inter-cellegiate
contest which takes place OF the
Armory this evening, and a large
number of visitors who promise
to be present. The colers of the
various colleges will appear pro-
fusely in the decorations in the
Armory, which has been seated
to accommodate 1900 people.
Student committees and mem.
bers of the faculty will be with
the college band at all trains to
meet delegates and friends.
The following colleges have
reserved blocks in the Armory
which which will be decorated
in their respective colors; Me-
Minnville, 40 seats: Albany, 70
seats; U of o, IS seats; Pacific
University, so seats; Willamette
University, AZ seats; Pacific
College, 40 seats; Oregon State
Normal School, 40 seats.
This afternoon the cadets will
give an exhibition of light artil-
lery and infantry practice In
a sham battle especially arrang.
ed for the occasion.
After the contest the delegates
will be banqueted at Cauthorn
Hall, where representatives of
the various colleges will respond
to toasts relative to the greater
unity of college work in Oregon,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-08
H. H. Earl at the Opera House

Next Monday night. H. Il.
Earl, who plays the leading
comedy roles with the Between
Tive Hearts" Company, is well
known the length and breadth of
the Pacific Coast. His greatest
successes have been in parts
where natural comedy and
humor and pathos have inter-
mingled. His comedy is easy
and natural, never. forced, nor
does he ever resort to horse-play
or buffonry to win the plaudit of
his auditors. The present piece
selected by Manager Nelgen to
exploit Mr.. Earl and supporting
players furnish ample scope tor
his talent. Mr.. Earl has be-
sides his rare humor splendid
presence and keen dramatic
talent. The company will play
here next Monday night March
nth. Prices IS, 50 and 75c.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-08
Grange Meeting.

Corvallis Grange is hereby called to
meet on the 9th day of March at 10 a.
m, at the hall of said Grange for the pur-
pose of electing delegates to attend the
county convention which meets the same
day and place at 2 p. M, to elect rep
preventative to the State Grange.
Fl. T. FRENCH, Sec.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-03-08
ShilOh'S
Consumption
Cure

cures coughs and colds at
once. We don't mean that it
relieves you for a: little while
it cures. It hassbeen doing
this for half a century. 1t has
saved hundreds of thousands
of lives. It will save yours if
you give it a chance.
ST haye received so much benefit from it, thai
/ always recommend Shilohs for coughs
Z throat, bronchial and lung trouble"
CHAS. VANDERCAR, Waterford, N. Y.
ShiIoh's Consumption Cure is sold by all
druggists at 25c, SOC, Si.O0 a bottle. A
printed guarantee goes with every bottle.
If you are not satisfied go to your druggist
and get your money back.
Write for sssaatsd beo s On
Sold b : Graham & Wortham.