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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-07
Rate War at an End.

Seattle, June 3.-The Alaska steam
ship rate war is at an end, temporar-
lily at least. An agreement was
entered into by managers of the re
Gently warning companies restoring
the former passenger rates of $25 first
class and SIG second class. The
agreement is to be in force for 60
days, and it is thought will then be
extended. The rate war was
forced by Canadian lines, which in
sisted on American steamers keeping
away from Vancouver on north bound
trips.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-07
Postal Orders.

Washington. June 5.-The post
Office at st. Louis, Marion county,
Or, will be discontinued on June Is
and its mail sent to Gervais. A post
office has been established at Chisna,
Alaska, to be supplied by special
service from Valdes, 200 miles to the
south. a postofice has been estab-
lished at Austin, Island county,
Wash, to be supplied from Newell.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-07
Killed BY Mistake.

Denver, June 81. G. Ayers,
workman on ranch near Fort Logan,
was shot and killed this morning by
one of the provost guard of the mill
tary post, which was in pursuit of
prisoner who had escaped from the
guardhouse. The guard says the kill
ing was accidental, as he intended to
fire over the head of Ayers, whom he
mistook for the escaped prisoner, and
who did not obey an order to get out
of a ditch in which he was thought to
be hiding. An inquest will be held.
The soldier who did the shooting bears
a good reputation at the post.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-07
son.in.Law of Joubert Captured.

London, June 5.--A dispatch from
Pretoria announces that the constab-
ulary has captured Abram Malan,
son-in-law of the late General Jou-
bert. Malan was an energetic, pro-
gressiye politician before the war, and
since it began he has been very active
against the British and has filed sew
eral important commands, including
that of Petersburg. until th. British
occupied the place.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-07
Ex.coner,essman Price.

Washington, June 8. - Hiram
Price, whe served many years in con-
gress as Republican representative
from Iowa, and who was commissions
er of Indian affairs from 1881 to the
beginning of the first Cleveland adj
ministration, died here of heart
trouble. Mr.. Price, who was 81
years of age, was president of the
State Bank of Iowa for many years.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-07
First PAYMENT for Cruiser.

Philadelphia, June "A cable
message received by William Cramp
& Sons announced that the first pay
ment for the cruiser contracted for by
the government of Turkey has been
paid by the Imperial Ottoman Bank.
Until now there has been an element
of doubt as to whether the cruiser
would ever be built, but with the first
payment made, the work will be car
ried forward,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-07
Import. From Philippines.

Washington, May 31.-A statement
prepared at the treasury department
shows that the receipts from customs
duties collected upon articles im-
ported into the United States from
the Philippine islands from April l,
1899, to March 81, 1901, were 81, ,003,
917. OF this amount 1856, 942 came
for sugar, $I19, 539 for cigars, and
the remainder for miscellaneous
artic les.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-07
HoNOLULU'S SENSATION.
Investigation of Charges of Bribery in tn,
Legislature.

Honolulu, May 26, via San Fran.
cisco, June 3.-The special grand
jury called to investigate the charges
of bribery in the legislature has raised
the biggest sensation Honolulu has
had since the days of revolution and
agitation for annexation. It has had
as witnesses Gov. Dole, Attorney Gen
eral Dole, Secretary of the Territory
Cooper and other high officials, and
on the refusal of some of them to
answer questions, the grand jury
has had them brought into court to
show cause why they should not
testify
In the absence of S. B. Dole, who
is indisposed, Secretary Cooper is act
ing governor. The jury began its
investigation ON a letter from the
governor to the legislature, refusing
to extend the session because he had
information that bribery was taking
place. Governor Dole appeared be-
fore the jury and it is said told all
that he knew. The other heads of
departments were summoned to
testify, and all refused to tell what
they knew, on the ground that the
information they had received was
in the nature of privileged COM
munication," having been given to
them as government officials.
Acting Governor Cooper, Attorney
General Dole and L. A. Thurston,
president of the Gazette publishing
company, were sumomned to appear
before Judge Humphreys and show
cause why they should not tell the
grand jury what they had learned re
garding bribery in the legislature
Judge Humphreys sustained Dole al
it was shown that he had told the
grand jury the names of the mer
from hom he had received evidence
Thurston had told the jury that h,
had heard that Legislators had ap
preached a corporation with solicits
tions of bribes, but he declines tx
/ give the name of the corporation OF
the ground that as attorney he hae
right to withhold it as given il
confidence by client to an attorney
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-07
Fi!ipinos Elected to CONGRESS.

Madrid; June 5. Among those
who were recently elected to parlia-
ment were three Filipinos, residents
in Spain. They propose during the
course of the debate on the speech
from the throne to bring up the
question of the Philippines, alleging
that the situation is worse than be-
fore the war.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-07
NEWS OFTHE STATE
ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM
ALL OVER OREGON.
Commercial and Financial Happenings Of I'm.
portance-A Brief Review Of Of the
Growth and improvements Of the Many
industries Throughout 0nr Thriving Com.
monwealth-Latest Market Report.

0EOuuu Has uCcA UIOhCA III VIC hCW
Patterson school building at Eugene.
About 100, 900 pounds of wool was
sold at The Dalles the other day for
10 cents.
Placer work in the Weatherby and
Durkee districts, Eastern Oregon, is
now in full progress.
Slugs and cutworms are doing no
small amount of damage to early gar
dens around Cottage Grove.
The Oregon Telephone Company
has large force of men employed at
Dallas making extensive repairs.
Preparations for the Eastern Ore
gon Fourth of July celebration, to be
held in Baker City, are being pushed
with vigor.
The hop yards in Lincoln county
are looking fine. The great trouble
is to get sufficient number Of men
to do necessary work.
John A. Van Gross a student in the
University of Oregon, has just re-
ceived notice that he has been award
ed scholarship in Yale University.
Albany college commencement cal
ender June IA to 10 provides an elab-
crate program of orations, sermons
receptions and reunions. The college
is just closing its 34th year.
A prominent mining engineer from
Colorado is making tour of the sew.
eral mining districts of Eastern Ore.
gon in the interest of q large syndi.
cate of capitalists of that state.
-Four whales in Yaquina bay were
reported one day last week.
Arrangements are being made for 8
Fourth of July celebration at Durkee,
The o. R. & N. Co. has heavy
new switch engine in the Pendletor
yards.
The movement of cattle from Har
ney county for the summer is now
under way.
A severe frost near Vale a few nights
ago is reported to have injured crops
considerably.
Two car loads of one and two veal
old steers were shipped from Yaquins
bay last week.
The contract for carrying the mai
between Marshfeld and North Benz
will be let July l.
Oliver P. Kaubb, aged 78, an ole
pioneer, died at his home near Col
burg the other day.
The new superintendent of tn,
Badger mine in Susanville distric
has laid off number of men, pend
ing the making of improvements.
The Lincoln county court viii
repair the bridge across the Big Ell
river at Elk City and will construc
a bridge across the Yauina river a
Pioneer.
The machinery for the additiona
five stamps for the Lucky Boy mil
in the Blue River district has arrive,
at Springfield and will be hauled t
the mine as soon as possible.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-07
Treasury Auditor Resigns.

Washington, June 8. Colonel
Youngblood, of Alabama, auditor of
the treasury department., has rendered
his resignation, and it was accepted,
to take effect June Is. The president
today appointed B. A. Pierson, assist
ant auditor for the same department,
to succeed him.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-07
Helen Gould.s Health FAILING.

Miss Helen Gould of New York,
overcome by the strain of her charita-
BILE work, has been ordered to take a
long rest and is believed to be suffer
ing from nervous prostration.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-07
Portland Markets.

Wheat-Walla Walla, &C.,; val
ley, nominal; b1uestem, 61@62c.
per bushel.
Flour-Best grades, 50. 9O@3. 40 per
barrel; graham, So. 60.
0ats-White. ST.. 32k@1. 35 per CEN
tai; gray, $1.30@1.32h per Genital.
Barley-Feed, $17@17. SO; brewing,
I7@17. so per ton.
Millstuffs-Bran, SIT per ton midd
lings, $21. so; shorts, 5000; chop,
SIG.
Hay-Timothy, $12. 5o@14; clover
$7@9.50; Oregon wild hay, s6@7
per ton.
Hops-12@14c. per lb.
Wool - Valley. 11@13c; Eastern
Oregon, 7@l1c; mohair. 20@21c.
per pound.
Butter - Fancy creamery, 15@
171ac.; dairy, 13@l4c.; store, lO@
l2c. per pound. a..
Eggs - Oregon ranch, 12@121kc.
per dozen.
Cheese-Full cream, twins, 121kc;
Young America, 13N@14c. per
pound.
Poultry-Chickens, mixed, So. 50@4;
hens, $4@5. 90; dressed, 11@12c. Der
pound; springs, $1.50@3 per dozen
ducks, $5@7; geese, $6@7; turkeys,
live, 10@l2c; dressed, 14@16c. Der
pound.
Potatoes-old. 90c@$1. 10 per sack;
, new. &c. per pound.
Mutton - Lambs 4N@5c. Der
pound gross; best sheep. wethers,
with wool, 81. 25@4.5O; dressed, 6@7c
per pound.
Hogs = Gross, heavy, $5.75@6;
light, $4.75@5; dressed, 7c. pei
pound.
veal-Large, 61s@7c. per pound
small, 7h@8c. per pound.
Beef-Gross, top steers, $5@5. %,
cows and heifers, 81. 50@475; dressed
beef, 7@711c. per pound.
A Georgia coroner's jury brought
in the following verdict recently
ssThe deceased came to his deatE
from railroad in the hands Of re-
ceiver, and the same is manslaughtel
i in the first degree. y
Banana flour has lately begun to b
used in making cakes, bread and bis
cults. 1t is also used as children'i
food, and for dyspeptics. In tn,
making of beer it is claimed that i
can be advantageously used in plac,
of barley.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-07

Won Waldersee has started for Ber-
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28

sayings that he has won especial dis
tinction. Not long before he sailed
for Europe he was a guest at a public
dinner. On his left sat young man
who had contracted the habit Of pro-
family, and the habit was SO strong
that it had got beyond his control.
The young man had particular weak
ness for the expression. ooh, the dew
i'll" He used it thoughtlessly and
without intention to give offense, but
it seemed to serve as sort OF pune
tuation for every sentence he uttered.
Finally friend of the young man
thought 1T necessary to give him a
hint, and said to him: You'd better
be little careful of your expressions.
You're sitting next to the Rev. DR..
Leighton Parks" 1.-THE DEVIL" said
the young man in surprise. And then,
recovering his presence of mind, he
turned 10 the clergyman and made a
very polite apology. ooh, you needn't
apologize to me" said the doctor. 1.-THE
devil is no friend of mine.''
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28


How can we listen to the story the Toy
bells aye telling and feel one scrap of
d5uDt?"
wish | we're real good, like you"
sighed GLADLY. Leila, do you know
sometimes, quite lately, a strong feel
ing has come TO me that my life will
be short one? | haven't enough
stamina in me to live"
She stretched out her thin little
hahds to warm them at the blaze of
the wood fire. Leila gazed from them
70 her In profound amazement.
was this how a happy bride talked
then? And on Christmas eve. too
When the thought of Christmas peace
was warming each heart.
Shall send Geryis TO your" she
said, softly, wondering a little at her
own strength.
But GLADLY, unheeding. continued to
stare wistfully into the leaping blaze
ana the Christmas bells pealed on
through the frosty air.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28
assps4fs az ID
THE FL HERMAN AND THE LIE.

From the King: There was once a
fisherman. And of course he went
a-fishing, for no one expects fish
erman to go out shooting rabbits. And
he caught two little fish, and they
were SO small that he threw them back
again. And he went home without
any, and did not stop at the fish
monger's to buy large ones. And his
wife said to him: Where are the
large fish," and he said: There are
none" And she said: "And where
is the lie about the underground
trout?' And he said: 81 have not
one" Then his wife said: Il do not
believe you have been fishing at all,
but have been to the races and lost
a lot Of money and are afraid to tell
me. / think it is cruel and / shall
go home to mother" And she wept
for long time, and was only per-
suaded by a diamond ring that he
was telling the truth.
Moral.-A fishy lie is cheaper than
the necessary truth.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28
CHAPTER TX

Christmas day, with its happy greet
ings and its gifts, its peaceful services
It's feasting OF the poor and its great
home dinner was drawing to a close.
IL was night, and the merrymakings
at their height.
Inc old mansion of Temple Dene,
every nook and Granny Of it, was filled
with guests, who had come from far
and near, hidden TO the festivities.
Round a monster Christmas tree
danced happy children, eager to grasp
the gifts dealt out TO them by Santa
Claus, a stately figure, snow-coyered
and holly-decked, sham icicles hang
ing from his hair and beard, nobody
guessing that under the disguise was
Geryis himself.
lie, and GLADLY also, had thrown
themselves with childish glee into the
evenings amusements: while Leila and
little Syb. fairly exhausted by the toll
OF decorating the hall. the gallery and
the numerous rooms. were we'll con-
tent TO look on at the reyels in which
the whole establishment, guests and
servants alike. were joining. There
was one exception, however
In the quiet. distant library, Fran
els Templeton sat among his dumb
| friends. the long row OF books. He
/ alone. the master of the house, was
| absent from the Christmas rejoicings
Never more would he mIngle with his
| fellow men.
But In the reyelry now at it's height
| he was not even missed.
We must have Sir Roger de Cover.
| ley and then support" at last cried
/ Lady Jane.
/ II was so long since the poor lad,
had tasted the JOY OF entertaining hel
/ neighbors that she threw herself int
the business OF the moment with gen
uine zest.
My dear" She seized the skirts o
Gladys silver brocade dress as tn,
girl fed past with couple of flushed
eager children. one on each side. TIL
bride had apparently cast off her mel
ancholy OF the previous night. and wa
radiantly gay. You must dance ST
Roger with Barnes. our good old but
Ter. you know. You must, really!" in
sisted Lady Jane
"0h. but NTH Templeton it'll goin
to show nth the big black box wher
the poor lady was shut up dead.
lisped fair-haired boy In blue velve
and point lace.
Never mind. little man. I'll take yo
up TO the gallery after the dance
over
GLADLY stopped TO kiss the disaI
pointed, rosy mouth.
Presently the whole company VIII
were not dancers crowded close to sc
the popular. old-fashioned dance lie
off by the dainty. fragile bride, in he
cleaning jewels and shimmering gowi
and the venerable, white-haire
Barnes, the trustiest of the Tempt,
Dene retainers
At the opposite end of the two Ion
rows OF dancers was Leila Desmon,
trails of scarlet holly berries on h,
white gown and in her sunny hal
her partner being the small boy
blue velvet. Gladys lisping admire
ITO be continued)
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28
THE BASHFuL MAN.
Neediessiy Alarmed the Young Lady
Covering His Grip.

NeediessIy Alarmed the Young Lady
Covering His Grip.
A bashful young man had sat for
some time in the terminal station ar
Philadelphia. waiting for his train to
be announced. His grip he had showed
under his seat. Finally he jumped up
and sought the train announcer for the
third time. He was told that his train
time had at last arrived. Then the
young man remembered his grip, which
he had left under the seat in the walt
ing room. Hurrying back, he was
amazed to find beautiful girl occupy
ing the place he had left moment be-
fore. His grip was hidden by her
skirts and the bashful young man saw
no way OF getting at 1t. He feared that
he would miss his train, so he decided
to speak to the young lady. Strutting
up to her In fiustered state. his in
tention to politely ask her to allow
him to get his grip was forgotten and
he blurted out with: Pardon me, lady,
but you are sitting on a nail and might
tear your dress" With bound the
girl was out of the seat, when the young
man grabbed his grip and fairly ran
through the waiting room and TO his
train. The girl blushed as others sit.
ting near giggled and she. too. hurried
out to the train shed and waited there
for her train.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28

81 tell you, Hannah, college educa-
ton counts. You should see our boy
Cy. laying off the new orchard. Just as
regular as wall paper pattern He
has that Sis spyglass on three legs.
and just sights around while two men
with bean poles put in pegs where the
trees are to go. You see he don't
charge anything. and says the.men are
cheap at $40 day"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28
JUST pRoyocArros.

Sufferance Ito barkeeper)-Give me
the biggest drink / ever had
Barkeeper-Depressed?
Suffrance-No. confused. I've just
been listening two long mortal hours
to my wifes arguments as to why she
ought to have been elected president
of her woman's club instead of Mrs.
Thatcher
Barkeeper-of course, the reasons
clear to you?
Sufferance-Just as plain as Chi
nese laundry slip.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28
Need No, wire Boxe..

The western classification committee,
in session at Hot Springs. Ark, has
decided not to require the wiring OF
boxes containing boots and shoes. mil.
linery goods and other small articles
A protest from Milwaukee shippers
made by Secretary II. b. wilkins OF
the Merchants and Manufacturers as.
ISOLATION, was the cs'se of action
Milwaukee journal
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28
HE PAID THE PENALTY.

Boston husband-This is going to
far. You said you would countermand
your order for that dress.
Wife, did. wrote to the firm the
very next day.
Husband-But here is the dress and
the bill for it. How is that?
Wife, gave you the letter to post,
and | suppose it is reposing peacefully
with 10 other letters of mine in your
coat pocket.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28
A Keeper OF SECRETS.

Lady Ito dressmaker)-Did you tell
Mrs. De Peyster Burlingame what my
costume for the ball was to be?
Modiste-Oh, no madame. I never
divulge professional secrets.
Lady-What is hers like?
Modiste-It's in colonial style, mad
dame.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28
ONLY THREE AT THE TABLE.

John Ito guest)-0h. insist Now.
do have more oysters. There's plenty
in the ice box.
Guest-No; really, must refuse.
Two hours later.-Phy,lis-Joh
what did you urge him to have oysters
for? There wasn't any more. Didn't
you feel me kick you?
John-Eh? My dear. you did not
kick me!
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28
No Friend of H,..

The Rev. DR., Leighton Parks, rec
tor of Emmanuel church, is noted for
his skill in repartee, says the Boston
Herald. He is also good story-tel-
Ter. but It is as an originator of funny
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28
Forgotten omciai.

Binks-Say, links, are you collect
ing curiosities nowf
Jinks-Yes. Why?
Binks-Well, I've got a genuine
freak for you.
Jinks-What is it?
Binks-A copy of yesterdays news
paper with an article about Adlai Ste.
venson in Ii.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28
EXPERIENCED.

Aunt Alice-You should think twioe
before you speak. Bobbie, dear.
Bobbie-Gee! l guess you never see
Jack Breeds fist fly out,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28

"That Mr. Flagg from Boston seems
to be very attentive" "Yes, l think
he must take me for the constitution
the way he sticks to Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28
Mira Than HI. share.

Bobby-Say, mamma, wish I had
a whole lot of brothers.
Mother-why do you wish that.
Bobby?
Bobby-Sos you could divide up the
spankings. It's pretty tough to be the
only one in the family that gets
spanked.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28
LITTLE LAUGHS.
On Easy street.

1t is easy enough for a man to be
satisfied with his lot-when it is cor
ner one on a boulevard.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28
Cheeky Cook.

Lady-That is all, think. oh yes.
Mary, we breakfast at s o'clock.
Cook Gust engaged)-All right.
mum: if I'm not down, don't wait for
me.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28
Patriotic.

sMy, but I'm doing a flying business
now!"
Glad to hear it. What 'tis?"
Flags"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28
Natures Battery

81 never go out of doors in the
springtime."
What are you afraid of"
"The grass-it's shooting blades, and
all the buds are bursting and every
flower carries pistil."
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28
In Garb OF Green.

Mamma, where do the leaves come
from?"
Inside the trees
Then they pack their spring clothes
in their trunks"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28

Better be stupidity silent than VOLT
bly, insincere.
A corner in ST. Louis that sold for
$3.50. 900 In 1891 has just changed
hands for 100000.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28
Manur.nx the Soil

A bulletin treating OF methods OF
manuring the soil has just been is
sued by the Experiment Station at
Saltwater, Okla. The following is a
summary Of the bulletin: Without go
ing into detail as to the various con-
siderations that may affect the results
of manuring, at the present stage of
our agricultural practice. the chief
points to be observed are:
/. To manure the soil. Use all the
manure produced, prevent losses by
washing away, quit burning straw,
haul the manure onto the fields some
where, sometime, somehow.
2. Manure the highest and poorest
spots, give good application at one
time-from fifteen to twenty-two-horse
loads--and manure another place next
time.
8. Manure with reference to the
time OF rainfall. to the next crop which
is to be grown, and to the other work
which must be done. Late fall and
winter, when other work is not press
ing, is good time. Light top-dress-
ings may be applied to wheat in the
fall.
4. Growing crops for green manur-
ing alone is not the most profitable
method. Pasture them and pillow un-
der the remainder when about mature.
This applies chiefly to cowpeas IL
sorgum is to be plowed under, it
should be while the stalks are green
and juicy SO that they will decay
quickly.
The articles that are appearing In
the Farmers Review on the Kieffer
pear illustrate how skilled men may
differ. Some of the horticulturists that
are looked upon as authorities and as
well-nigh infallible. have taken posi-
lions Numerically opposed to each
other. We hope there will be more
unanimity Of opinion after all the evil
dence is In. Nearly every subject has
In It more than appears on superficial
investigation.