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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-19
FLAT SALARY HUMBUG.

There is still some agitation for
a special session of the legisla-
ture by the little coterie of poli-
ticians who see personal profit in
such a project, but the voice OF
the people is so strongly against
it that there is little reason TO
doubt that pressure from the
Especial session.sts' will soon
cease.
The principal reason urged for
holding a special session, IS the
alleged saving to the state which
would accrue from the enactment
at that time of fat salary law.
The GAZETTE has shown the
fallacy of this argument In an
interview published in Tuesdays
Oregonia1 Senator DAILY, of this
county, takes the position which
the GAZETTE has held since the
beginning of this controversy.
Senator Daily understands this
matter and he does not mince
terms in expressing himself coll
corning it. He saws:
"You ask what is my opinion
regarding fiat salaries for state
officers. Well, l don't see any
good place to build an opinion
that isn't wobbly. The salaries
provided for by the constitution
are all too small. If we make
any change we must raise them,
and every dollar we raise them
comes out of the taxpayer, fat.
A few years ago a howl was
raised for fat salaries for county
officers, because it was thought
some of the sheriffs were making
too much money in fees. Well,
they got fat salaries for the
county officers. and the result is
the doubling of the taxes in
many of the smaller counties and
the increasing of the taxes in all
the counties, while litigation has
become practically free for all,
without money and without
price. 1t is as safe an axiom as
aay in Euclid that fees will be
abolished when there is no one
interested in keeping them up.
"The State Printer is the officer
most generally discussed unfav-
orably by the public. Let us see
how much of it he deserves. The
constitution provides that the
rates to be paid to him for such
printing shall be fixed by law.
They are practically SO fixed.
They are Union rates, and no
Legislature will ever vote to re-
duce those rates. The constitu-
ton also provides that 'he shall
perform all the public printing
for the state which may be pro-
vided by law and here is the
leak at the bughole in the State
Printers office.
s'Tons OF stuff are printed that
is absolutely useless and, al
though l have no data, I believe
that large proportion of the
printing is not provided by law.
The officer or officers who order
it done follow custom, and not
law, and so the work increases a
little every year. Then the
printer is abused for demanding
regular rates for work he has
done"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-19
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed has been appointed administrator
of the estate of Charles Heron, deceased.
and that any person having claims
against said estate will present them to
the administrator at his Office in Corval-
lis, Oregon, with proper vouchers, within
six months from this date.
Corvallis, Or, September 5, 1902.
w. E. YATES,
Administrator.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-19
Notice for Publication.
Land Office at

Land Office at
Oregon City, Ore.
Aug. 80, 1oO2.
Notire is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has filed notice of her
intention to make final proof in support
OF Ter claim, and that said proof will he
made before the County Clerk of Benton
County. at Corvallis, Oregon, on October
I3, 1909. viz:
MARY KICKER
H. E. No 1910 for the S. I-2. N. E. u.
E IS. E. "a, Sec. 10, Tp. I3S., Il. w.
She names the following witnesses to
prove her continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: John w.
Hyde, Frank Klecker and Richard Zahn,
ali of Alsea, Oregon, and James Webber,
Of Blodgett, Oregon.
CHAS. B. EOURES,
Register.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-19
For Sale

One good work horse, weight 1900,
price $50; one 6.year-old mare, bred to
colt. price 500; one young cow, $25.
Enquire of A. F. HERsHNER.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-19

If you are troubled with impure blood,
indicated by sores, pimples, headache,
etc, we would recommend Acker's Blood
Elixir, which We sell under positive
guarantee. It will always cure scrofu-
1ous or syphilitic poisous and all blood
diseases. so cts and 81 90. Allen &
Woodward.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-19
THE SURE WAY

to prevent Pneumonia and Consumption
is to cure yeur cold when it 6rst appears.
Acker's English Remedy will stop.the
cough in night, and, drive the cold out
Of your system. Always a quick and
sure cure for Asthma. Bronchitis, and all
throat and lung troubles. If it does not
satisfy you the druggist will refund you
money. Write to us for free sample.
w. Fl. HOOKER 4 Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-19
To Let.

Fifty good ewes. L. N. EDWARDS,
.-.-- Dusty, Ore.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-19

Sick Headache absolutely aud perma-
nently cured by using Mokl Tea. A
pleasant herb drink. Cures Constipa-
tion and Indigestion, makes You eat,
sleep, work and happy. Satisfaction
guara, teed or money back. % cts and 30
cts. Write to w. H. Hooker & Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y, for free sample. Allen
& Woodward.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-19
For Sale.

One Jersey bull calf. Inquire of F. P.
Morgan, Corvallis, Or.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-19

Drugs & Medicines Kodaks g. Photo Supplies
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-02-06
AWFUL WORK or AN EXPLOSION
FEDERAL TROOPS ARE CONDUCT
ING THE WORK OF REMov-
ING THE DEAD.
SORR0WfUl SCENE AT THE MINE
walls AND WEEPING OF THE BE
REAvED WOULD TOUCH THE
HARDEST HEART.

San Antonio. Tex. Feb. 4.-The latest
information from the Hondo Mex
mine explosion shows it to have been
fully as serious Is at first reported
There were over 100 miners at work
IN the mine when the explosion oc-
CURED. and all of the are dead. The
majority of the victims are Mexicans
and Chinament. Very few Americans
were at work In the mine.
Every mule in the mine was killed.
The work Of clearing away the wreck
in order to get at the bodies is being
rushed as rapidly as possible. but there
is M hope that any of the men will be
rescued alive. The explosion was
caused by striking a gas pocket. The
loss &c the owners of the mine is very
heavy.
The mines have been taken in charge
by a force of federal troops who are
conducting the work Of removing the
mangled bodies of the dead. No official
information is given out as TO the num-
Der OF dead. but IL is stated hat more
than 700 bodies have been brought 20
the surface and IL is believed that there
are at least twenty other dead bodies in
the mine. The scene at the mine is in
describable. The wives and children Of
the dead surround the building IN
which the remains OF their loved ones
are placed. and their walls and weeping
would touch the hardest heart.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-02-06
STORMS IN THE EAST.
Worst Blizzard of the Winter Causes
Great Discomfort.

Great Discomfort.
New York. Feb. 4.-The storm which
prevailed all day in this section OF the
country made itself manifest in this
city and the suburbs TO the great dis
comfort of all people who ventured u
OF doors. On top of a heavy fan OF
snow came rain which turned the snow
into siush and made swamps of low
lying grourds. In the early afternoon
the rain drops turred TO flakes and a
little later this condition disappeared
I'm the face Of a decided drop in tenn
perature. This was accompanied by a
gale which in exposed quarters broke
branches of trees, blew away insecure
boarding. tangled up wires and sent
store signs to the the streets and broke
windows.
Cory, Pa.-The worst blizzard OF
the winter is raging in Northwestern
Pennsylvania. The train for Buffalo
left three hours late, drawn by three
engines and may not get through,
Brockwayyille. Pa. A terrific gale.
considered the heaviest and most dam
aging snow and wild storm I'm the his
tory of this section. is raging and this
town is completely tied up Passenger
and freight trains on all the roads are
blocked. Towns north of here report a
complete blockade.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-02-06
MANY LIVES LOST.


Gales and Sn0yvsforms Cause Great
Havoc I'm Western Europe.
London, Feb. 4. - The recent gales
have been succeeded by heavy snow
shipping along the coast Of Spain has
suffered considerable damage.
Forty lives are reported to have been
lost in ~shipwrecks on the italian coasts
Several persons were killed by ava
lanehes In Italy, rivers there have over
flown their banks. a score OF bridges
AVE been broken and many towns are
blocked by the snow. A village lear
Verora has been wrecked by the storm
and certain districts adjacent TO Rome
have been Hooded. There is three feet
OF NOW at Turin and Milan.
A German bark stranded on st
Martin rock. of the Sicily Islands last
evening and was broken up before the
life savers reached her. The crew OF
the bark was drowned. Much North
sea wreckage is washing ashore at
Sheerness.
The man steamer Marie Henrietta
smashed a wheel on her way from
Dover TO Osteni and became unman-
ageable after the accident. Her pas
sengers had a terrible experience. The
Marie Henrietta was short OF fuel and
provisions. but managed Saturday and
Sunday to re~provision from other boats
1t was impossible for her TO take more
o a Tie tugs standing by the Henri
eta, attempting to tow her, were also
short of coal. A steam packet win leave
Ostena to-day 10 tow the vessel to thai
port. The Doyer-Ostend service Is
again suspended to-day.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-02-06
BROUGHT to BAY.
italian Murderers Are Run Down i'm
"a Lonely Wood.

l"1A
"a Lonely Wood.
Brockwayville, Pa, Feb. T. - Half
naked and nearly starved. Thomas
MadeIena and Bonnie Poll, the Italians
wanted for the murder of James
Meekin at Shawmut Saturday, Jan. %,
were brought 20 bay in a lonely wood
near Crenshaw. two miles from his
place last night. and captured. The
two italians have been pursued and
searched for since the night Of their
crime, and the commissioners OF Elk
county and the Shawmut Mining COM
pany had offered a reward of $1,000 for
their capture. The pursuing party
last night was composed of four Ital-
ians under the direction Of Squire
Thomas Keys OF this place. The muir
derers had been hiding in the woods
since Meekin was murdered. They de-
clared that they had had nothing to
eat for four days and were nearly fam
ished. When the italian deputies un-
der Squire Keys approached they were
too weak TO offer n material resis-
lance. and were easily overpowered by
the posse.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-02-06
.GRIFFo. MAY LOSE HIS HANDS.
PugfIist Is Found Nearly Frozen to
Death.

Chicago. Feb. 4.-Albert Griifiths, the
Australian prizefghter, best known as
Young Critic" was found yesterday
nearly frozen to death in a vacant lot
within half a nlCck of the Bridewell.
Both hands and feet were frozen and
are of the opinion that ampu-
tations of the hands viii be necessary.
Critic for many years was a lstic
marvel and was considered ms of the
most skilled and scientific pugilitsts
who ever donned the boxing gloves. OF
late years he has been leading a fast
life and was penniless. II is thought
he wandered toward the Bridewell in
search OF food and shelter. as he was
but recently discharged from that insti-
tuition, where he had been serving a
sentence for disorderIy conduct.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-02-06
SWEPT ny FLAMES.
Waterbury. Conn, Has n Desperate
with Fiery Element.

Waterbury. Conn, Has n Desperate
With Fiery Element.
waterbury, Conn, Feb. 4. - In the
hardest gale of the winter Waterbury
struggled last night with a FIRE that de-
stroyed a large area OF the business
section Of the city and threatened TO
wipe 1t out completely.
Tbs blaze started in the upholstery
department on the third floor OF the
store Of the Read & Hughes Dry Goods
company at I0s-I2O Bank street, and
that store and many adjoining build
ings were wrecked in a few hours TO
smouldering embers.
An estimate of s2,o0O.Oo0 as the
amount of property loss on buildings
and contents was considered conserva-
tive by insurance men. The origin OF
the fire is unknown and il was undis-
covered until 1t had gained tremen-
deus Roadway. AT 6:i5 D. m three en-
ployes OF the Read & Hughes company
were in the store, and when they left
they noticed no cdor of smoke about
the main floor. Fifteen minutes later
flames were seen TO burst with great
force from the windows OF the third
floor and
Almost simultaneously
from the basement. Before anybody
could ring in an alarm the whole In
! terror of the building was a mass of
fiames. When the department reached
the scene flames were issuing fro n
every window IN the building and II
was evident that the structure was
doomed and the entire business section
of the city was imperiled.
The fire started in a drizzling rain
with a rapidly rising wind, and with
the Increasing cold the rain turned to
snow. The wind was at first shifting,
but 1t settled toward the east and
carried destruction with 1t. After 3
O'Clock the militia was called to
preserve order. There was serious talk
OF blowing up buildings 10 prevent the
spread OF the flames. Shortly after
midnight the fire, which had apparently
been brought under control. broke out
in new places, and the efforts of the
local iremen. combined with the
Aid Given by Fire Fighters
and apparatus from Hartford. Tor
rington, Bridgeport. New Haven and
Naugatuck. seemed poweriess to stay
Its progress. The blaze was wiping out
the business portion of the city. all the
fire being confined to that part OF the
city, though the resident section was
in danger by sparks driven by the
furious wind. In the panic caused BY
the fire there were many rumors of ac-
cidents and fatalities, but at the Wat
erbury hospital at / o'clock il was said
that no accidents or deaths had been
reported there. AT that hour the FIRE
was still burning, though as viewed
from the hospital. which is on an en-
inence commanding a view of the city,
II appeared that its vigor was abating.
Hope was expressed that the worst OF
the FIRE was over and that IL would
soon be under control. Conservative
estimates place the loss at $1,000, 900.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-02-06
BrDDLE BROTHERS DEAD.
wounds Received in Fight with
Officers Prove Fatal.

Pittsburg, Feb. Edward and John
Biddle, murderers. who escaped from
the Pittsburg Jail after overpowering
and wounding the guards. died here
last night of the wounds received in the
battle for life. Mrs. Kate Soffel, the
wife OF the warden, who aided in the
escape and furnished the men saws
and revclvers, is in q critical condition.
Symptoms o. pneumonia have devel-
oped ard, weakened by her wound and
exposure, she may die at any moment.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-02-06
GIRLS SUSPENDED.
Depauw University students Dance
and Are sent Home.

Indianapolis, Feb. 4-Student circles
at Depauw university In Green Castle.
Ind, are indignant and much exercised
over the Suspension OF eleven young
Iaoies for violating the university
rules against dancing. The Suspension
IS to last two weeks and the young
ladies are ordered TO return to their
homes. At the end OF that time they
may return. providing they make per-
sorai application. accompanied by a
petition from their parents.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-02-06
The new postmaster general has de-

The new postmaster general has de-
clared himself In favor OF greatly ex-
tending the rural free mail delivery
system. While much has already been
accomplished in this direction. it Is
hardly a beginning on the immense
field. While the cities are entitled to
the best OF service. the country must
not be negleeted.-Omaha Bee.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-02-06

The aunt and sister of the Columbia
university professor who served a
on that learned gentleman in
a pie. are following dignifed prece-
dent. Death serves many a summons
in a pie.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-02-06
I'm the senate.

Washington, Jan. q. - y PhIlpplne
storm was central in the senate cham
Der yesterday for nearly three hours,
but was void of definite results. At
times 1T looked very serious, and the
spectators who thrCnged the galleries,
watched il with breathless interest
Acrimony in senate debates is not
~infreQuent, bu old senators say IL has
been years since there has been such a
hurricane of bitter y~ituperation, OF
personal taunt, OF ugly charges II of
unmodifed criticism as was witnessed
Yesterday. Not since the discussion OF
the resolutions leading up to the His
Yano-American war have. any scenes
occurred in the senate comparable with
yesterday. Even that debate lacked
the personal bitterness manifested at
times yesterday. Irritation was aroused
on both sides of the chamber. and nee
or twice personal encounters between
senators seemed imminent. Once when
Senator Teller
Tainted the Republican
senators by declaring they knew the
statements made in a recent dispatch
from Manila. in which Gen. Wheaton
was represented as criticising the OPP
ponents of the governments policy in
the Philippines We're true. a half-doZen
Republicans were on their feet in an In
slant. Senator Lodge, at whom the
tasnt seemed TO be aimed particularly.
hurrledIy crossed from his seat in the
center of the Republican side 70 the
main aisle OF the senate. and. white to
the lips, p~assionately challenged the
statement OF the Colorado senator and
demanded that he withdraw ii. Sena-
tor Teller so modified the statement
that further hostilities at that time
were ayerted.
One OF the sharpest ~colloquies Of
the session was between Senators
Spooner Of Wisconsin n Tillman Of
South Carolina. The race problem,
involving the lynching OF negroes was
interjected into the controversy ami
much feeling was manifested by both
senator's. In the course OF the colloquy
Mr.. Spooner declared that IL
The same Rule
were TO be applied to the colored peo-
pie in the Philippines as Mr.. Tillman
referred to in the South. then God
help the coiored man in the Philip
pines"
"God help him in the Philippines
now" shouted the South Carolina SEN
ator ~passionataly. You have already
butchered In three years three times as
many as the Spaniards did in three
centuries"
1T Is one thing" retorted Mr.. spoon
er. ito XIII men with arms in their
hands against the government and
against the flag. III fs another 70 burn
them"
Senators in their excitement seemed
for the moment 10 have forgotten the
subject OF debate.
Prior 10 the outbreak on the Philip
pines question the senate concluded the
consideration OF the bill establishing a
department. Of commerce ard passed IL.
The name of the new department was
changed TO that of the department OF
commerce and labor.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-02-06

washington. Jan. 80. - For an hour
yesterday The senate had under discus
sion the question whether a censorship
OF press dispatches existed In Manila.
While no such turbulent scenes as
Tuesdays were enacted, the debate for
a time was spirited. The secretary of
war vas quoted as saying that no press
censorship now existed in the Philip
pines. and a letter from Gen. Greeley,
chief signal officer of the army. was
presented by Mr.. Beveridge OF Indiana.
making the statement officially thai
there was no censorship OF press dis
patches. and that 'the press is entirely
free"
II was contended by the opposition
that q press censorship did exist in the
Philippines and that copies of every
news dispatch filed with the cable
company was filed with the military
authorities. That. st was maintained.
constituted a virtual censorship.
I'm the Honse.
The house yesterday adjourned after
being In session twenty-five minutes
Mr. Hopkins OF Illinois reported he
permanent y bill and gave notice
that he would call IT up to-day. A re-
quest to make the ole~omargarSne bin a
special order for e. Monday was Oh
jected TO on the Democratic side.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-02-06
Prundered hr Rnxerx.

London. Feb. "A report has reached
81, Petersburg that 2,oOo Chinese Box
ers have crossed the Korean frontier
and pirrdered several towns. the in
habitants Of which fed. THE govern
ment has asked for military assistance,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-02-06

Chicago Record-Herald: Mrs. Patrick
Campbell says she hnds that American
women are the happiest in the world.
Perhaps those with whom Mrs. Patrick
has been associating have had unusual
luck of late in keeping their cooks.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-02-06

A Michigan scientist has made the
interesting discovery that the soul is
located in the spine. Alas for the
henpecked man, who has no baekbonei
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-02-06

A German ship that is now building
viii break the record for crossing the
Atlantic. Ii is always well to announce
these things in advance, because the
performance may o come up to the
advertisement.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-02-06

The Prussian government is figuring
en- buying q coal mine for the purpose
OF lighting the coal trust, II the trosts
dig their own graves they cannot make
q row about having to occupy them.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-02-06

Watch that fellow on the corner. He
Is modestly booming himself for the
next presidential nomination. The
woods of every city in the land are full
OF them.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-02-06
rha-.ea win sv;rni,~

Chicago, Feb. flames b. Agnew.
who claims relationship with the we'll
known Philadelphia family OF that
name, Is under arrest here. charged
with swindIing. Agnew came 10 Chi
cago from New York.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-02-06
howard Get. Ltf. s.n,.nc.

Frankfort. Ky. Feb. E-Judge Cam
trim overruled the motion for a new
trial in the Howard case and sentenced
him TO imprisonment for life. An order
was entered transferring Howard TO
Georgetown pending an appeal.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-02-06

Miss Metcalf, the successful Chicago
writer OF fiction. declares that all her
ideas. plots and inspirations come
while she is asleep. They come by the
mince pie route.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-02-06

In order to encourage them to keep
on kicking against American COMPETE
ton, the American Shoe company is
furnishing footwear to half the people
of England.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-02-06

Lord Alfred Douglas has resented
the snub given him by the Metropoli-
tan club OF Washington by writing a
sonnet on America. In time we may
hope to recover from the blow, but 1t
is a cruel revenge.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-02-06
pnlinernan ktneh-

Chester, Pa, Feb. 4-Polieeman Mark
Allen was shot and instantly killed
last midnight by Albert West. a negro
whom he had arrested. West escaped
but was captured later hiding in a
stable.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-02-06

Capt. Hobson has declined to discuss
the story that he is going TO ru1 for
congress-which looks as il it might
be true.