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The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-12-13
CORVALLIS, OREGON, DECEMBER Is, 1902

purpose of providing part of the
funds for the maintainance of the
fgame warden's Office. A Salem
man, who has local reputation as
a hunter, says that the sportsmen
outside of the large cities will not
approve Of such a tax, and that in
the country it would be SO unpopu-
lar that it could not stand. ''If the
farmer boys were required to pay a
license tax for the privilege Of hunt
ing, said he, you would see the
country people get up referen-
dun petition, and the law imposing
the tax would be showed under 60
deep it never would be heard Of a.
gain.''
The other suggestion to which
exception has been taken here is
that if Willamette Valley hunters
want good duek-shooting they
should feed the ducks. as the Port
land sportsmen do. This advice
prompts the Salem man to say:
7"The mention of the methods pur-
sued by The Portland sportsmen
shows thssneed of another law for
the protection of game. The Port
land men scatter wheat on their
game preserves and attract ducks
from all parts of the Valley. They
do not increase the number of
ducks, but collect at that particu.
lar place all the ducks that fly over.
They then 60 out on certain days
and slaughter the birds by the
wagon load. We don't believe
in that kind of spert. I went out
last Sunday and hunted all day on
what ought to be good duck ground,
but didn't, get a single shot. The
ducks have all been enticed away
from the Valley, to be shot when
collected at the feeding grounds.
THE duck has no chance of his
life under such circumstances, and
it is pure slaughter, ahd not sport.
A law should be passed forbiding the
shooting Of ducks in the vicinity Of
grounds where feed has been scat
tered. There Ia no need to scatter
feed for ducks in this country.
They will get plenty of food in the
fields and streams. The mainte-
nance Of feeding grounds gathers
the gaae all at one place, SO that
few hunters get plenty of birds,
while the majority get almost none.
Up here Ia the Valley, where up
land birds arb plentiful, We are linn
tied to 10 birds day. but the city
sportsmen are allowed to kill 80
ducks day, which is made posi-
BILE by their scattering wheatin the
fields, over which they have exclu-
sive control"
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-12-13

Albany, Dec. 9.-Albany is
now assured of a free delivery mail
service. Superintendent Irwin, of
the free mail delivery for the Pacific
Coast, is in Albany, and today
called upon Postmaster Train and
informed him that the service
would be put in operation March /,
1893. Twenty-Five letter boxes will
be placed in position throughout
the city, and the mail will be deli
vered and collected twice each day.
Two carriers and substitute will
disappointed from applicants who
pass the civil service examination,
and work will begin Immediately
to rearrange the postoffice building
to meet the demands of the new
service.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-12-13

New York, Dec. 8.-When the
new cup yacht is launched from the
Herreshof shop in April, says the
Herald, she will probably be chris
tened the Eagle. The information
upon which this statement is based
is considered most reliable. The
name will be popular because it is
representative and national. 1t
suggests strength, speed and fear
lessness. It is a good hailing name,
and every American yachtsman
with dash of patriotism in his
veins will shout his hardest when
the Eagle, the new defender of the
Americas cup. glides into the wa
ter.
Should the Eagle survive the tri-
ais for the selection of a cup de-
fender and meet the approval of the
committee on the challengs when
they come together in Newport to
nam the boat that will represent
the club in the International RACES,
there should be no fear for the cup.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-12-13
K SPEAKER REED
HIS BURIAL WITH SIMPLE RITES
IN A PORTLAND MAINE
CEMETERY
Free Delivery-Gold Out
put of the Northern Diggings-
Marion County Legislators
Can't Agree-Other
News.

Portland, Me-, Dec. 9.-Simple
but impressive services, consisting
of music, Scripture reading, prayer
and brief eulogy, were held over
the remains of ex Speaker Reed
at the first/Unitarian Church to-
day. The church was thronged
with a distinguished assemblage,
which included ihe Governors of
Maine and Massachusetts,, the
Loyal Legion, several Grand Army
posts, members of the bar, city off
cials anddelegates from nearlyevery
political organization in the state.
The day was one of mourning
throughout the city. Many places
of bnsiness were closed during the
afternoon. Public buildings were
also closed during the day. The.
services in the church were held at
o'clock, but for some hours the
body had been lying in state in
the parish house, where it was
viewed by thropgs of people. The
parish-house finally was closed
shortly afser 1 o'clock, and the cas-
ket was removed to the church.
While the assembly was being
seated, Herman Kotzchmar was at
the organ. In the front pews were
seated the pall-bearers Joseph Sy-
monds, John G Small, George E
Bird, Attorney-General George M
Seiders, Judge Clarence Vale, of
the District Court; Robinson Will
Hanson, William Bradley and Viii.
liam D Woods. The organ ceased
and aftera brief pause the Rev John
Carol Perkins, the pastor of the
church, read appropriate selections
from the Bible, followed with
prayer
After a short strain from the or
gan, Mr. Perkins delivered the eul
agy and closed his remarks with a
benedietion.
The casket was borne to the hearse
and while the bells OF the city tolled
63 strokes. one for each year of Mr.
Reeds life, the funeral party en-
tered carriages. The little process
sion passed to EAergrecn cemetery,
where the b)dy was placed in
vault to await burial in the spring.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-12-13

Salem, Dec. 9.-Whether the
Marion County delegation will go
into a Senatorial caucus this Winter
was one of the principal questions
discussed in meeting ef the dele
CATION this afternoon. The problem
was not solved, but it developed
that there is wide difference of
opinion, and that some believe in a
Senatorial caucus while others do
not. No vote was taken on the SUBJ
ject. The meeting was lively one.
Although some of the members
passed with viger the argument in
favor of caucus, and others held
back just as strongly, the best of
humor prevailed and the legislators
generally chose to laugh over their
differences rather than take them
seriously.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-12-13

Anaconda, Mont, Dec. 9.-Miya
Goldie, an employe of the Washoe
smelter' was at work in one of the
fumes cleaning it out this morning
when some one turned on the hot
Stag and water, not knowing Goldie
was in the fume Goldie was lit
orally boiled and cooked to death.
He was 27 years old, and had been
married only three months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-17
NEGROES HEARD MIR. FITS.
Large Crowd of Them Attended
 Johnston Meeting,

Opelika, Aug. l6.-(Speclal.)-lt had been extensively advertised that ex-Gov- ernor Johnston would speak here today His supporters expected him, but John ston failed to come. He was advertised to speak in North Alabama today.
 Many say that his advertisement here was to draw a crowd. In his absence w. C. Fitts filled the appointment. There was a large crowd present of Jelks and Johnston men. Mir. Fitts made the GUS tomary claims of Johnston speakers.
 While there was a large crowd or white men of both factions present, a spectacle was witnessed that has probably not been witnessed anywhere else in the State dur ing the Campaign. Between l5O and -y- negroes assembled at the court house to hear the speech. It is thought they cam to hear ex-Governor Johnston. They were from different sections of Lee ana Chambers Counties Their leaders. openly m the streets of this city today urged the negroes to go to the speahlhs' lhe! seam to think that Johnston IS their champion. They were trequehlly near healu u to say: He will be here today; We VIII get our rights
 lt amused the white men to see the ignorant negroes attending meeting IT. inc interest of a Democratic candidate for Governor of the State. All points that the negroes thought were asalhst Jelks or the new constitution met with their hearty approval
 Hons. S. D. Weakley and T. D. sam ford will address the voters of Lee Couh- ~ at the court house Tuesday night al . o'clock. Ladies are invited
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-17
Prcwell Allowed Bail.

William Prowell the conductor on the East Lake electric car, who last Satur- day evening shot and instantly killed Joseph S. Trott, a bedstead manufactur- CT of Avondae. while on the car. was allowed bail today at the conclusion of the preliminary trial before Justice of the Peace II. R. Abernathy. Bond was fixed at $50O0 and this amount is given
 The evidence brought out was that Trott and Powell had some words on the car on the Friday preceding the day on which the shooting occurred and that Trott made threats against Prowell. Trott was with his son. David Trott on the car the following day. When Conductor Prowell came through the car Trott recognized him and became very abusive towards him. The son expostu- la ted with his father, which caused the elder gentleman to use vile language to- wards his own son. When Proweil was summoned afterwards to put Trott off the car Trott struck Prowell heavy blow with his fist. whereupon the latter pulled his revolver and fired four times.
 As to what Trott was doing while the shooting was going on there was some doubt some saving ne was running, hav- ing gctten off the car after the first shot, and others saving that he was stopping to pick up some slag to throw at Prow- ell.
 Prowell is well connected, and especial lv in Marengo County, where relatives hold high official positions. Commission CT of Agriculture, R. R. Poole was here and testified to the good character Of the defendant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-17
MAYOR HENDERsoN's SALARY
Charter of Anniston opposeu to Civ
 ing Him a Raise.

Anniston Aug. 16.-(SpcCial. )-Mayol Henderson will not be allowed the privi lege of enjoying the raise in salary voted him at d meeting of the City Council some time since The fact was made knowr at the regular session of the City Coun' cil last night
 The charter of the city forbids the raising of the salary of the city's chief executive during his term, but such 6 raise. if given must be made at the be- ginning of his term.
 The raise in the salary of the mayor was from $l. 200 a year to $l,500.
 Mayor Henderson ascertained that tho Councils action was illegal and refused the raise at the first of the month. lie notified the Council of his course. and thanked it for the consideration shown him in the matter
 All members of the Council were pre- sent except Councilman Stickney.
 The Anniston Electric and Gas Com pany presented rctition Ashlng that il be allowed to lay a double track for the street railway on Noble Streets. The petition was referred U the Street Com mittec.
 This is asked by the company because of the increase in business and the cars handled since putting in the Tyler hilI line. With a double track it would be in position to give better selvice.
 This company also asked privilege to erect poles and arrange on certain streets and sections not heretofore reached for the extension of it's service and that a thirty years franchise !e srtnted. The petition was allowed to take its usual course.
 ]. T. Thrasher, Jr., the !j-Year-old son of MT. J. T. Thrasher, |ct! fiGm build ing on which he was at work today about noon and sustained ram1ul injuries. Young Thrasher was engaged at work with his father on a residence which they are building at the corner I Winner Ave nue and Eighth Street. He lost his foot ing and fell to the ground. a distance of about sixteen feet. He was picked up in an unconscious condition.
 The annual reunion of Confederate Veterans which was held at Shenck' s Springs last week was largely attended and proved a delightful o,c&sion.
 Four counties were represented and the attendance was large and representative of the best people of all this section.
 Addresses were delivered tn the veter- ans hy Hon. s. J. Bowie Captain A. r. Agce of this city and Hon. '. C. Nhitson of Talladega.
 By a unanimous vote of the veterans all of the officers of the camp were reelected for another year
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-17
BIG DAY IN AUTAUGA
SPEAKING AND BARBECUE AT
 OLD KINGSTON.
Governor Oates Made an Earnest Address in Support of Governor Jelks and Was Received
 With Enthusiasm.

Kingston. Aug. 16-(Special )-For some days the good people in the neighborhood If Old Kingston which is about six miles from this railroad station, have been pre- pairing for the speaking and dinner sched- uied to come off today. The people gathered to the number of 4c0 or 800 and there was a good time generally. The young folks had dancing and music and the boys also indulged in baseball.
 Governor Oates was billed to speak in the interest of Governor Jeiks. He ar- rived at the railroad tn time and drove over to the speaking ground reaching there about II o'clock. It was the desire of the crowd to have him speak before dinner and he commenced socn after ar rival
 Mir J. J. l.. Stewart introduced him to the audience in .ew appropriate words.
 It was evident that Governor Oates had many friends present for Ee met with a hearty reception. lie entered earnestly upon the subject matter &id discussed the pending issues with great rC wer and with great effect. He left those who pin their faith to ex-GoveTnor Jchl ston very little to stand on. lie showed how Johnston misreprcsentad the condition of the treasury when he entered upon his first term and how ne continued his nisreproscntations by wrong statements as to it's condition when lis second term expired. He showed up his efforts to be little all other Governors and magnify himself. Governor Oates i.aid high tribute to Governor Jelks as a ,nan and as an officer and declared that he was emenently worthy of the confidence and support nf the people of Ala abama.
 It was a fine speech add has done power of good. He spoke bout an hour and twenty minutes and interested his au- dicnce from beginning to erd.
 There was a splendid baikocue and basket dinner served The greatest abundance of good things e'as provided
 After dinner ex-Sheriff Thompson spoke He said he had been staunch supporter of Johnston but said that ne quit him when he found him filling appointments which were headed with language showing him an enemy of the new constitution. He then held up a poster which began with these words:
 PUBLIC SPEAKING
 "Ry those who favor the manhood suf- frage of the present constitution and op- pose the property, educational, grand daddy and poll tax suffrage of the new constitution.
 Then followed appointments for Autau- ga County the first one being for Joseph r. Johnston at the court house in Pratt vile, November 4th. 1901. He said Gov ernor Johnston filled that appointment and thus declared himself an enemy of the new constitution which freed us from negro suffrage and then and there he parted company with him.
 MT. Thompson akso spoke of local can- didates and home matters.
 Mir. J. J. l.. Stewart closed the speak ing with a good sound Jelks speech.
 Altogether it was a red letter day for the Old Kingston neighborhood. It has been a stronghold of Johnstonism, but the feeling now is more than three to one for Jelks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-17
A Republican Ticket.

In view of the call for the State Re publican Convention on September l6' slate-making on State ticket has be- gun already.
 The following suggestion has been made: For Governor. H. l.. McElderry of Talladega; for Lieutenant GoNerhor' J. M Crarrord of Jasper; for Commissioner of Agriculture. J. H. Porter of Coosa County; for Attorney General, Shelby s, Peasants of Huntsvillc; for Secretary of State, Gus Perryman of Hetlin: for Audi tor. w. O. Mulky of Geneva. for Super il terdont of Education, Rivers Garter of Birmingham. for Treasurer, J. c. Huo- bard of Mobile
 This ticket has been suggested hN some prominent leaders of the party and while if is not expected that it will go through in its entirety there is Eo doubt that some of the gentlemen named will be nominated
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-17
A Jumbo Lightning Bug.

What is believed to be the largest phos- phorescent insect known to exist has just been shipped to Prof. Charles w
 Woodworth. the University of California Entomologist, from Madeira by woman who discovered it and has been in corre- spondence with the Agricultural Depart ment in regard to her valuable find. The insect is three and One-half inches long. exceeding all other phosphoreScent vari
 cites that have ever been studied. The largest one previous to this was a speci- men two inches long. found in the East
 ern States. Neither the name, species nor genus Of the new insect can be deter mined. 1t comes al an oppOrtune timo
 however, for scientists are at present making careful investigations in phos- phorescence in the hopes of discovering the secret of making light without heat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-17
A JOINT DISCUSSION
Between Hon. J. B. Knox and Hon.
 E. M. Robinson.

Andalusia. Aug. 16.-(Special. )-There was joint discussion here today between Hon. John B. Knox who spoke for Gov ernor Jelks and Hon. F.. M. Robinson who was for eX-GuVernor Johnston. It was a very interesting discussion and was well attended by friends of both candl- dates There were about 300 present and the crowd was overwhelmingly for Jelks MT Robinson made a very e.oqueht ana forcib!e speech of one hour ana ten minutes and MT. Knox followed him with one of his characteristic, logical and for cible speeches. of an hour ana thirty minutes and Mir. Robinson C.! sed With a twenty minute rej2nder MT. Knox won several men for Iovernor Jelks bY his sledge hammer argument and 1t Is hopeful now that CovinGton will go for Jelks.
 Hon. Massey Wilson WIS here today in the interest of his ilce for Attorney General and made q short tax to the neople before the speaking.
 There was a game ot bail rere today betwen the second hines f Troy and AndaIusia which resulted in l victory for Troy in a score of to 10.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-17
1mnrnvements at EnsleY.

Plans have been drawn up by the Ten nessee Coal. Iron and Railroad Company to make improvements about their Ems ley furnace plant which will cost some thing like s25O.OO0.
 The company will put in hoisting plant with bins for the raw material cheapening the cost of handling. Raw ma ateral will be brought from the mines and quarries and dumped right into the bins From the bins the raw material will be dumped into the little buggies which will be hoisted to the top of the furnaces and dumped into them, making big saving in labor.
 The work will be done by degrees. three of the furnaces to be repaired and re- lined as the new hoisting machinery is being placed. It is figured that enough will be saved on the labor inside of a few years to pay for the improvement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-17
A Birmingham skyscraper.

Birmingham is to have a twelv" story skyscraper and it is to he built with steel. stone and brick. Tho building will be located on the corner of Second Ave nue and Twentieth Street and the orCl- pants Of the little buildings now on this corner have been given notice to move by october l.
 Plans will he drawn up hy that date for the building It is given out that no less than half a million dollars will b" spent for the building The First Ma tional Bank is ito occupy the lower floor of the building and the balance of the building will he divided into offices.
 Rirminghams first ten-story huildinG Is nearing completion on the corner of First Avenue and Twentieth Street and will be ready for the occupants. every room in 1t being rented out already, by Scptcm- bcr 20
 The foundations for the second ten story building on the corner of Third Avenun and Twenty-first Street. have heen dug. The twelve story is tho third of the sky-scrapers for Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-17
JOLUMBIANA.
Runaway Horse Dashed Through
 Court House.

Columbiana, Aug 16.-t -tSpeciaD-This town and surrounding country was visited by fine rain yesterday.
 A horse ran away here a day or two since. after having kicked loose from the buggy. all but the shafts, came run ming down Main Street. ,hc shafts dang ling after him, at a wild speed, ran into the court house, going in at the front entra1 @ and through the clerks office. jumped out at the rear door and Ial about four miles and fell exhausted It seems incredible that he dragged the bug gy shafts through the court house and never struck a chair or an article of fur niturc. There was no person in the clerk s office. except a lady clerk. While the whole town was witnessing the runaway the young lady knew nothing of it until the horse plunged into and through the office.
 Hon. Cecil Browne and family arc still here. Mir. Browne believes strongly in Columhiana as a health resort. When he came here hrst he was considerably run down He was barely able to walk. He now looks as well as he has for many years
 An entertainment was given at the White House last night for the benefit of the Knights of Pythtas It was a grand success, notwithstanding the weather Was threatening .. .
 There is d great desire for Dr. Cum nnGham to speak in this county and for the committee to arrange for him to he here on next Thursday when MT. Bowie speaks. or any day next week.
 
 Jclks will get at least three to one of the vote polled. It is said there is but one man in beat who will vote for Cap tain Johnston. There may possibly be others.
 Professor Strock of Harpersyiuc has withdrawn his candidacy for County Su- periutcndcnt of Education. This leaves John E. Farrell without opposition.
 Congressman Bowie will speak at the court house next Thursday, MT. Bowie is very popular in this county and a large crowd is expected to greet him.
 The fight between Lyman and Ruflin for the IcEi5latudH wdX"s warmer. Both sides are claiming the nomination.
 County Court convenes here Monday and will be in session all the week.
 Ex-Governor Johnston is advertised to speak here next Tuesday, August l9.
 Shelley w. Nelson is quite sick at his home on Shelley Spring Street
 We always have something nice in the Fish Line. Morris & Stuckey.
 Phone 324.