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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-10
WAS MURDER ATTEMPTED?
Dynsaiite or Black Powder Exploded
Near Tent in Lifiy's Hopyard.

Dynariite or Black Powder Exploded
Near Tent IN Liily's Hopyard.
What may prove to have been an
attempt to commit murder, occurred
at the Lilly hap yard, just beyond
Crystal Lake cemetery. At that
hour binding flash and deafening
report startled all who were en-
campea in the vicinity from their
slumb ers, and was heard by parties
in Corvallis and on College hill who
had not yet retired.
While investigation of the facts
does not justify the first sensational
reports, still there is material for
belief that a dastardly crime was
attempted and should sufficient
evidence be found the guilty parties
will be brought to trial.
From Sheriff Burnett and B.
Woldt, whe visited the scene, yes
terday, these facts were learned:
Mrs Wishnofske, a sister of Mr..
Woldt, and three children, a
daughter aged II, and two sons,
1S and Is years of age respectively,
were sleeping in a tent, some so
yards distant from other tents,
when they were suddenly awakened
By flash and loud report. 1t was
raining at the time and Mrs. Wish
nofske thought that bolt of light
ming had struck near them. Inves-
tigation proved that powder or
dynamite had been exploded out
side of the tent, within foot Of the
heads Of the two boys who were
sleeping on the ground. That
neither Of them was seriously in
jured is miraculous. Pieces of an
old jumper in which the explosive
was wrapped was found, together
with some bits Of the fuse with
which it was fired.
Tracks were discovered leading to
and from the tent. Threats have
been made against the lives of the
Wishnofs&e family, and some sus-
pieious circumstances point toward
tbs guilty parties.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-10

county met in regular session.
The usual gfist of bills were au.
dited and the following items Of
business attended:
In the matter of building bridges
S. H. Peterson was awarded the
contracts for the following i'm
provements: To build the two
bridges near Sol Kings for the
sum of Sis; to build the bridge
near the Richland school house,
500; to build the bridge across
Muddy near William Barclays
for the sum Of $I58; and TO build
the bridge a mile and a-half
south of the Hairless bridge for
the sum of $50.
R. M. Gilbert was awarded the
contract of putting in a fill at
Abrams gate, near 'Richland
school house for $5S.
Fl. F. French having by con.
sent of this county undertaken
the collection, management and
display Of a county exhibit at
the state fair. the county deemed
it right and proper to assist in
defraying the expenses of the
same and it was ordered that a
county order be drawn in his
favor for this purpose.
County Assessor n. L. Bush
presented the Assessment Rolls
of Benton county for the year
1901, to the county court, COM
pleted as per law reqnired. It
was ordered that the Irells be re-
eeived and held by the clerk for
examination by the board of
equalization, aud the clerk was
instructed to make the necessary
copy for tile sheriff and to furn.
ish the Secretary Of State with a
summary as per law required.
J. S. Miller was awarded the
contract for putting in a fill on
Kings Valley road, near McCon
nel's, fer the sum of $50.
Sheriff Burnett submitted his
official bond on his behalf as
sheriff of Benton Co, Or, by The
United Fidelity and Guaranty
Co. in the sum Of $40, 900, and
asked the court TO accept it in
lieu of his former bond. The
court continued the natter for
the term.
In the matter of petition Of E.
Walden for payment of interest
wrongtully collected Of him at
tax sales, the matter being reg
ularly presented by W. S. Me-
Fadden, attorney for E. Walden,
after hearing argument of E.
Walden's council, the court, be-
ing advised, denied the petition.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-10
OUR CITIZENS STUNNED
At>Eews of the Wanton Attempt on the
Life of the President.

Life of the President.
News of the attempted assassin
alton Of President Mckinley was
received in Corvallis aselsewhere,
with mingled feelings of horror
and surprise, The brief dispatch
mckinley shot twice, fatally"
and dated att Buffalo, N. Y,
reached this city about a o'clock
Friday afternoon. Faces b1anch-
ed as the direful news was learn
ed, and tears were choked back
as groups of citizens discussed
the horrible event. Shortly after
the first dispatch it was rumored
that the president was dead and
all the flags in the city were
placed at half-nast. Later came
the gladstone tidings that the great
heart of the nations chief still
beat and the awful feeling of sus-
pence was relieved. Every scrap
of news has been eagerly siezed
upon, and even at this moment
the intense interest in the pres
ident's condition has not abated
in the least.
Sunday, in all the churches in
this city special services were
held and prayers were offered to
the Great Ruler to spare the life
of our noble executive. -
Every hour brings more en-
ceuraging reports regarding the
presidents condition. A dispatch
received at 3 O'Clock yesterday
afternoon states that his condi-
tioa els generally improved; no
unfavorable symptoms have arisen;
bowel and kidney functions are
normally performed; temperature
IoI; respiration, 26.o
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-10
Wanted.

A thorough up-to-date farmer to take
charge Of a farm, with such exper
fence that he can calculate and appoint
his time so asto be prompt in planting
and caring for crops. Also having sue
cessful experience IN handling, feeding
and caring for stock. Applicants will
please furnish references as to- their ex-
perience. success, and where they have
operated. Address
M. s. WooDcocK,
Corvallis, Oregon.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-10
ADJUSTMENTS.
Richard & Pring1e's Famous Georgia Min.
stre1s.

Ni%AoTa 0 Frlu2lG FAMOUS UeOr91d M1ns
stre1S.
The announcement of the coming
of Richards &, Pringle's inagnif-
cent minstrel organization to the
Opsra House, Monday Sept. 16,
promises patrons of enjoyable
amusement the best minstrel bill
of the season, eclipsing every pre-
vieus effort Of this big company.
1t comes this season greatly aug
mented with an array of the most
inviting up.to.date novelties ever
seen in minstrelsey. The roster in
eiudes fifty prime entertainers and
the popular alabama quartet" "
The street parade, the big outside
attraction takes place at 2:30 p. m.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-10
To Let.

Mrs. V. Espy has suite of or
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, 1901-09-10
DIR. Maud B. Holt

Ostheopathic physician will be pertns-
nently located in Corvallis after Septem-
ber 1S. 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
8 to II a. NJ. 1 to p. m.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-10
HERMEST

W!ll soon be oyer and you are probably
thinking of purchasing watch or some
piece of jewely or silverware. Call and
see my stock. 1 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, 1901-09-10
Wanted!

Parties to cut oak and ash wood from
now on, and during next fall and winter.
The work must be done neat ard clean,
and wood cut even length, closely
trimmed and honestly corded. Apply to
M. S. WooDoocK,
Corvallis, Oregon.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-10
Cali for Warrants.

Notice is hereby given that there Is
money in the treasury to pay city war
rant number 2S79 for general fund, en-
dorsed November IA, 1899. Also all city.
street warrants endorsed prior to July
10th, 1901. Interest will stop on the
same from this date. WIN. McLAeAN,
City Treasurer.
Dated Corvallis, Oregon, July 30, 1901.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-10
Wanted

10 trade, pair of work horses in good
condition, for 300 bushels ofoats, dcliv-
cred. Apply at my ranch, near Monroe.
J, W. WALTERS,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-10
Farml for Sale.

R. B. Blodgett soiers for sale his SO
acre stock farm, one-half mile from Blod-
gett, Oregon.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-10
For Sale.

Four-room cottage and two lots, near
S. P. depot. Inquire OF w. G. Corbett,
Corvallis, Or.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-10
DR.. ROBERTS

the eye specialist, will be in Corvallis,
from Monday, September 9th, until Mon
day, September 18th, only.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-10

The new books selected by the School
Book Commission are now here, and
school patrons will do well to call and
buy early. G. A. GERHARD,
Prop. of The Book Store.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-10
County Court.

On Wednesday, September q,
the eeanty court for Benton
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-10

Jelly glasses, "RoYal' fruit jars,
etc., at Zierolf's.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-10
Governtaenf LAID.

Parties desirous of locating on govern
J. w. WEBER.
Angora, Or.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-10
J. E. FOWELLS
SHOEMAKER,

Repairing promptly and neatly done.
First door west of the GAZETTE Office,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-10

New School Books Here.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-10
Not NECESSARY

To tell what I can do. Salts
fed customers speak for my
work. Wont you be ONE, and
bring your work to
w, 4. SANDERS
The Jewe1er,
Corvallis, Oregon.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-09-10
Horses for Sale.

Will sell or trade for grain, hay, cattle
or any kind OF stock except horses. Call
On Or address.
J. H. MArrLEY.
Corvallis, Or.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-31
TIE HAND oF FATE.

1T is a strange fact that events of the
day seem to move in groups. That is,
for instance, let some distressing acct
dent happen, and within a peculiarly
short tine there will be similar oc-
currence. or a repetition of essentially
the same mishap.
To verify this At is only necessary to
revert in ones mind to the occurrences
Of the past two weeks. Within q fort
night have taken place a number Of
casualties to The ocean and river steam
ers which have been a horror to the
reading public. And the regret of it all
is that ever since the Stars and Stripes
fioated from the masthead of a ship or
boat there has been a feeling that the
Americans We're strangely lucky sail
ors. Therefore it is not surprising that
outside the sentiments OF pity and sym
pathy which the late misfortunes have
aroused everywhere. at the same time
they cause some establishment.
The Islander, a steamer operating on
this side of the world. started the
trouble, by sinking off the coast OF
Alaska a few days ago. and worst of
all taking down with it at least forty
persons and possibly more This ter
rible affair was probably due to the
persistent indifference of the captain.
who from later accounts was intOXi-
Gated But whatever the cause may
have been, the effect was none the less
shocking. and evidently served to take
the lead of other disasters. About the
same time the Golconda, Mississippi
river steamer, turned turtle" Off Gro
wells Landing Ky, and the consequent
loss of life was sixteen. Response bility
for this cannot be fixed directly upon
any person. as a squat which came up
tossed the boat about at Will and final
IN overturned it, other destructive
wrecks have occurred not long since,
but it is only u matter of figures that
the third is added to the grewsOme list.
in which the boilers on the City Of
Trenton plying between Phiiadelphia
and Trenton. n. J., exploded, scalding
to death eleven people and drowning
others. This last is said to have been
the outcome of a too high steam pres
sure being maintained in the boilers.
and the cause of that was a sort of
foolish rivalry existing between certain
companies operating lines Of vessels be
tween the two last mentioned points.
Kansas people do not usually pay
close attention to what is going on
on the ocean, but occurrences of late
are bound to suggest that there must
be something wrong. If it be only
spell of i'll luck which the best of sea
manship could not steer around, then
it is hoped that all has been passed
But if good sailors are becoming
scarcer on this side there should be
greater effort than ever before to hold
up to and if possible surpass all pre-
vious records for excellent seamanship
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-31
ouEsr1oN ZOE TEE cIrY.

One Of the most perplexing dilemmas
which has arisen of late to vex the city
council is the question of whether the
city should shirk the moral obligation
which rests upon it in regard to raising
the grade of sidewalks which in time of
heavy rain are flooded with water.
These sidewalks which have proved to
be unsatisfactory were laid by the city
in good faith. on the supposition that
the grades established by the city engi-
neer in 1882 We're correct. The people
were Obliged to pay just as much for
them as though they had been properly
laid.
Now it has been demonstrated by ex-
perience that the city engineer who es-
tablished the grades adopted in the
standard grade ordinance was wrong in
his calculations. He set the grades too
low in some places.
Under the law, the city must establish
standard grades by ordinance. This or
dinance is published. and thirty days
are given for property owners to file
objections. If no objections are re-
ceived, the ordinance becomes q law.
Thenceforth. the city is not liable for
any damage to property due to the es-
adjustment of the standard grade.
Theoretically, the city relieved itself
of all moral responsibility when it gave
citizens of Topeka an opportunity to
object at the time of the passage of the
ordinance. But it is highly probable
that the people of Topeka could not un-
derstand the technical tabulations of
the civil engineer any more than could
the honorable members of the city
council, and consequently the whole re-
sponsibility rested with the city engi-
neer. 1t was the mistake Of the city's
hired official which is causing the trou-
BILE. Is the city willing to assume the
responsibility?
1t is probable that by standing fiat
on the standard grade ordinance, the
city can escape all responsibility. 1t
win save probably $4,000 in money. But
looked at from a higher plane, it viii
have violated the public trust of its
citizens. 1t will be playing the game
characteristic of the shrewd contractor
who has you on the hip.
1t is a delicate question to handle,
this one of moral responsibility to make
good a mad piece Of municipal handi
work. 1t Will be interesting to observe
what the city council does about it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-31

cellent start in getting such a large
proportion Of the practicing physicians
registered in the few months that it has
been at work.
1t is generally conceded that the law
regulating the practice Of medicine IS
a law that VIII prove beneficial to the
interests both of those who give medi-
cine and those who take it. If the
wishes Of the takers, alone. were OBJ
served, they would like to see the giyers
step up and qualify as the law directs
by examination or otherwise The gem
tlemen Of the profession who object to
complying tacitly place the imputation
of incompetency or mismanag cement
upon their brothers who constitute the
medical board There may be some bit
ter pills in store for the doctors who
have to meet the board and some also
for the members Of the board who have
to handle the doctors They must work
out their own salvation. For the board
this much can be said at a fair esti-
mate-it Will prosecute but not perse-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-31

ant, went insane over GOLF This
seems like discrimination, remarked
the visitor. Why should he alone be
locked up when so many others are per
nlitted to be at larger
What is Maude screeching SO for
down in the parlor2v asked Maude's
papa That's five or six times she's
done it this evening" I know broke
in Maude's little brother. Il heard her
tell Mr.. Softleign that if he kissed her
she'd scream
The British general was practically
living in retirement. He never goes
anywhere. remarked one sympathetic
friend. He always sends his regrets.
Yes" replied the other, .'he contracted
that habit when he was down in Africa
fighting the BoeTs.''
"Oh, how are crops?'' I gayly cried.
They're on the jump" the man replied.
And then I saw this farmers crops
Consisted of a field of hops.
The r'less months viii soon be Ger;
It n axes US feel quite boisterous
To think that in a few days more
Our hunger will be oysterous!
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-31
WHERE TO DRAW LINE.

The moving of the State Historical
society from cramped quarters in the
basement of the state house to spac-
ious apartments on the top floor, brings
to the minds of those who see the be
longings of the society revealed in the
process Of moving, the question.
Where is the end?"
The Historical society has done and
is still doing. a great work in Kansas
for the people of the state and for pos
terity- Today there are records in the
archives Of the society that are invalu-
able. The history of the state is in the
hands of the society and so far it is
exhaustive 1t is the wish and aim Of
the society to keep everything that has,
or may have. historical value. Right
here comes the question. Where is the
end2" It would take only mathemati-
cal conjuring to show how soon the en-
tire state house viii be filled with the
records and curios Of the society Ev-
erybody who has an old pair of tongs
that were brought to the state in an
early day, everybody who has a chair
that John Brown once sat in, any per
son who may have a wash boiler under
which some great man Of an early day
hid and escaped scalping, want them
safely stored in the wareroom of the
society and the society does not like to
refuse. Everything from a fattened
bullet to a saw mill may be contribu-
ted Everybody who was justice of
the peace or a sheriff in the state wants
their pictures preserved and hung
alongside others Of great fame The
Historical society will soon be in
quandary. The question viii be. what
shall be disposed Of Everything seems
valuable. bat where win the line be
dFaEn7
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-31
THAT MEDICAL LAW.

Some kind of Cancellation must be
found for the physicians of the state
who have not yet gotten under the wing
of the new medical law. if the spirit and
intent of the law are TO be observed It
was not the purpose OF the lawmakers
to foist hardships upon practitioners,
who have a recognized standing after
years of practice. even if they do not
hold a college diploma
There is bound to be friction in put
ting into operation a measure that
makes such sweeping regulations of so
influential a profession as that of medi-
cine, with over three thousand practi-
toners in the state. But the best thing
to be done about it is to keep cool. The
attitude of the board to be lenient yet
insistent upon carrying out the provis-
ions of the act is proper enough. They
cannot so to letting down the bars for
a considerable herd to so through att
one rush or the unworthy viii crush
through with the worthy. 1t is evident
that the unregistered must be dimin-
ished in numbers by the regular process
and the stragglers narrowed down to a
minimum Of special cases before the
board can evolve any method of relief
for those left out. The board has an ex-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-31
THE FRANoo-TURKIsH AFFAIR

There is strong temptation in these
dull days of vacation and political
peace to exaggerate the in portance of
international episodes, says the Chi
cago Post. Sensationalism has taken
considerable liberty with the South
American troubles, now known to con
stitute part Of the routine Of the life
of our excitable neighbors. and now
speculation is rife with regard to the
alleged rupture between France and
the everything but sublime porte
We hear silly talk about the collapse
of the European concert. the tearing up
OF the treaty Of Berlin, the probable in
reference of Russia and the dismem-
berment of Turkey. Nothing of this
sort will come to pass There is no
menace to the peace of Europe in the
little farce enacted at Constantinople.
The question of the Near East beside
which the Chinese problem is mere
child's play, will not be reopened. And
that for the sufficient and final reason
that Europe is not ready for that col
ossal task. The powers are as far apart
as they were after the Russo-Turkish
war, and until they manage to agree
upon the proper division of the sick
mans possessions there is no alterna-
tive to the maintenance of the status
quo.
A few days ago the question Of the
Constantinople quays and harbor
concessions was declared to have
been settled in the familiar way,
by the sultan coming down at
the last minute of grace and eat
ing his protestations. The European
chancelIors heaved a sigh of relief,
though the war correspondents and
yellow-paper experts" were bitterly
disappointed. But it seems that the
alleged settlement was Pickwickian or
Abdul Hamidian. France, in a semi
official note, informs the world that the
porte failed to carry out its undertake
ing and attempted another piece Of
trickery. Abdul had promised full pay
ment of long-standing indemnities,
amounting to 10000. 900 francs, but in
his last communication he offered re-
duced sum. The offense is not heinous,
but the patience of NJ. Constans was
exhausted by that time, and he sus-
pended negotiations and shook the dust
of Constantinople off his feet
The diplomatic relations between the
two countries are supposed to be sew
cred, but this is harmless fiction. The
sultan will doubtless consult his friend
and protector. the German emperor,
and learn that this is not a convenient
time for mischief. He will settle with
France as he settled with Uncle Sam
Constans will return-after a triumph
ant dinner or two at Paris-and the
goose will once more be placed in its
elevated position. The French minis
try is exceptionally sensible, but it is
not above the traditional arts of gain
ing political capital The visit Of the
car ana the victory over Turkey viii
put it's enemies to rout.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-31
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

GFrom the Chicago News.1
The acrobat always willing to do a
good turn.
Better upright in poverty than un-
principled with millions.
Wisdom is the art of being out when
people call who want to borrow.
Beware said the potter to the clay.
and little later it was ware
An egotist is a man who thinks him
self somebody and everybody else no
body.
The woman who neglects her hus-
bands shirt front is not the wife of his
bosom
Live in the present. Lots of people
render themselves unhappy by too
much forecast.
A gentleman may attempt to act the
ruffian, but his true character viii crop
out sooner or later.
An old bachelor says the only thing
necessary to enable a man to wn a wo-
mans love is an opportunity.
"A New Jersey man was recently fined
$40 in police court for sleeping in a
church. The clergyman wasn't even ar
rested.