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The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-09-20
CORVALLIS OREGON, SEPTEMBER 1902

now thought to be only partly de-
stroyed, the aggregate loss will go
much higher than this Houses by
the score and barns in greater num-
bers have been destroyed, besides
several logging camps and sawmills
and other improvements on which
losses alone some estimate that
damages will amount to $500, 1000.
The fire has gone over township 4
and 5, part Of which was covered
with fine timber, and if this is dam
aged to a greater extent than is at
present believed, many claim that
the loss aggregately will go much
over million dollars.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-09-20
Notice to Taxpa yers

Notice is hereby given that the county
board of equalization will attend the
office of the county clerk of Benton
county, state of Oregonin the said court
house of said county, on Monday the
session one week at which time they
will publicly examine the assessment
roll of said Benton county, state of Ore
got1, aud correct all errors in valuations,
descriptions or correct qualities of lands,
lots or other property. All persons in
terested are required to appear at the
place and time appointed,
H. L. BUSH,
Assessor of Benton county, state of
Oregon
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-09-20
Professional.
DR. w. H. HOLT

Osteopathic Physicians
Office on South Main St. Consul
tation and examinations free.
Office hours: $50 to 11:45 a. NJ
l to 5:45 p. NJ. Phone 235.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-09-20
who lives near the scene of the

who lives near the scene of the
wreck.
Johnny confessed that he had
placed spike in the joint between
the rails and hammered it half way
down with rock for the purpose
Of seeing it fattened by the train.
He said that he did not think it
would throw the train from the
tracks.
Barger is too young to be prose-
cuted for train wrecking.
The engineer of the train will die
Of his injuries.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-09-20
Fresh vetch seed at Zierolfs.

$ Just received. fresh Saratoga chips
Try them at Hodes.
Go to zierolfs for vetch eed.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-09-20

Or. Prices Cream Baking Powdes
Awarded Gold Medal BIidwinter Far. San Francisco
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-09-20

New York, Sept. 16.-The Kron
Prinz Wilhelm broke the Western
trans s-Atlantic record, arriving here
this morning after Il voyage from
Cherbourg of 3047 miles, in five
days II hours and 81 minutes.
The record was previously held by
the Deutschland, which was 26
minutes longer.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-09-20

.Kalama, Sept. 16.-Reports OF
deaths are arriving almost every
hour from the remote burned dis
tricts. It is known that many
have perished. An unusually sad
story of the burning of a party of
nine campers in one crowd has been
brought in. The victims were fee
ing from the on rushing flames
with team and wagon. Their es-
cape was for a short time delayed
by a log which had fallen across
the road. Before they could get
away the entire party was cremat-
ed. The team and wagon were de-
stroyed. The victims have not been
identified, but are thought to be
campers who were located near the
base of the mountains.
San Francisco, Sept. 16.-The
second jury in the trial of Walter
N. Dimmick, who is charged with
robbing the United States mint
here of large sums of money, has
disagreed. Dimmick was arrested
on the evidence of witnesses who
had a.seen him at various times leav-
ing the Mint building carrying a
dress suit case. This led the Off
GERS to believe that he was using
that method to remove the coin
from the premises and consequent
~ his arrest followed.
Both trials have been bitterly
fought on both sides and scme of
the best legal talent that could be
secured has been employed in the
case.
The Hague, Sept. 16.-The inter
national court of arbitration has be-
gun its first case in the claims of
the United States against Mexico,
originating from the Pious Fund of
California. The latter originated
in 1897 and was to be used for the
ablishment of California mis-
sions. The properties of the fund
were sold later to the Mexican gov
ernment which guaranteed the
church six per cent interest. When
California ceded Mexico de-
faulted in 1869 and paid nine hun
dred thousand dollars arrears. Since
then nothing has been paid.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-09-20

Roanoke, Va, Sept. 12.-The
mystery surrounding the wrecking
of Norfolk and Western passen ger
train on the Shenandoah Valley
division, forty miles north of Ro-
anoke, last Sunday was cleared up
today by Johnny Barger, aged IL,
Evening journal., 1902-08-22
ENDED HER LIFE IN
TIE DELAWARE RIVER

Philadelphia, Aug 22.-Wearied Of
life by her hard struggle over its
rough pathways towards happiness, a
young colored woman committed sud
eide by jumping into the Delaware
river at Pier 80. South Wharyes,
about $50 o'clock this morning. Her
body. which was later recovered, lies
in the morgue awaiting identification.
Neither the wOmans features nor her
clothing gives any clue as to VINO she
was or what was her condition in
life.
She was first noticed about s O'Clock
by several longshoremen. She was
walking quickly toward the river
seemingly intent ON reaching one OF
the ferries. Turning suddenly she al.
most ran to the end of Pier 80.
Before any of the men could prevent
her she had jumped into the river
When the men reached the spot mo
ment later, a rapidly widening rippl,
on the calm water, with the womani
hat floating in the vortex, was all that
was left to tell the tale.
Evening journal., 1902-08-22
ERDSHEHL, THE JOCKEY, DEAD
Popular YouHg Man From Milford Dies Of
Injuries

William II. Erbsmehl, recently OF
this city, but formerly of Milford and
Laurel, died in Saratoga. n. Y. yes
terday as the result Of injuries received
in race on Saturday.
Erbsmohl was 25 years of age and
was the son of Henry Erbsmehl. who
was at one time a well-knOwn jewelor
in Milford. and later removed To
Laurel, and whose body was found
floating in the Delaware river several
years ago. after a trip to Philadelphia
to purchase jewelry.
Young Erbsmehl was the popular
Adams Express agent at Milford. but
after the death of his father he became
a successful jockey, Weighing but nine
ty-five pounds.
On Saturday he was injured in a
race. and was taken to the Saratoga
Hospital. He remained in an uncon-
scious condition for several days, and
died yesterday The body will be
taken to Laurel for interment
Evening journal., 1902-08-22
week Of 0eIIghlfuI park Weather

There has been no more delightful
park weather this season than that Of
the past week or two. Howson's Band
has been playing TO large audiences at
both afternoon and evening concerts,
and at no time during the summer
have the musicians been given better
attention or been accorded more hearty
applause than at the evening concerts
during this week The various attrac-
tions In the park are at their best the
last few weeks of the season. and this
year Is no exception to the rule. The
school children have come TO realize
that their vacation is nearing the fin
ism, and apparently seem determined
60 get the most out OF the last week or
two. for they have been at the park in
large numbers thlr week The usual
Friday night crowd will doubtless be
In evidence tonight. The band will
render sacred concerts on Sunday after
noon and evening as usual.
Evening journal., 1902-08-22
COAL YIELD Is CERTAIN
Eastern Tc1as Company Finds Fael and
Now DIGS for Oil

Officers OF the Eastern Texas Oil
Company have received encouraging
reports from J. Albert Curry, their
agent, concerning the Texas oil fields.
owned by the company. They are that
the cap rock of What is believed to be
an oil gusher has been reached by the
prospectors. A flow of oil may be re-
ported in a few days.
Already a shaft has been sunk 636
feet deep. At point 3Sl feet below
the surface of the earth a four-foot
vein of coal was struck, and a deeper
one Of five feet was disclosed The
company considers this a valuable find,
for, even if oil is not discovered on
the property, coal can be mined from
.it. Texas coal is a scarce article, and
the company sees even brighter finan-
cial prospects out of a yield of il than
they did out of one of oil.
At any rate the holdings of the
company are exceedingly valuable.
Evening journal., 1902-08-22
SULTAN PROMISES TO
PAY, UNITED STATES

Constantinople Aug. 22.-Through
the medium Of Izzet Bey, one of his
secretaries. the Sultan has sent a
friendly message TO the United States
Minister. John G. A. Leishman, assur-
ing him that an the pending claims Of
the United States would be complied
with and begging the minister to re-
sumo his visits to the Porte. In con-
sequence Of these fresh assurances Mr..
Leishman visited the grand vizer Said
Pasha. and the Minister of Foreign
Affairs. Tewik Pasha. Mr.. Leishman
and Robert S. Mccormick, the United
States Ambassador to Austria-Hungary.
also attended the Selamlik today. They
will probably soon have an audience
of the Sultan.
Evening journal., 1902-08-22
IIEPTASOPRS AT SHELLPOT
Fine Program Has Been Arranged for
Their Outing on Saturday

Arrangements for the reunion of the
members Of the Order of Heptasophs
at Shellpot Park tomorrow, have been
completed. A trolley party will be
given this evening to advertise the
event. Sports will comprise part of the
days program, and the entries are as
follows:
Thirty yards dash-Samuel Oven
shine. William Wintrup, c. Sohmitz,
Leon T. Ardis. John A. Clark, w. Wal
ters. Thomas Wilson. w. L. Shaw. q.
r. Todd. II. Adams. The prize is a
Heptasoph's pin.
High jump-'W. 2. Shaw, H. Adams,
Thomas Wilson. John A. Clark. The
prize is a Heptasoph's pin.
A game OF baseball will be the prin-
cipal event Of the afternoon and a
silver loving cup has been offered as a
prize. The teams will be composed OF
members of William Mckinley and
James Young conclaves. The teams
are: Young Conclave- William Brear
&C.: Maxwell, h.; H. Sparks, 2b.; f
Conner. 3D.; H. Graham, IT,; e. Haines
CT. Hitch, r.; w. Gilbert, p. T. Lewis
SIS.
Mckinley Conclave-G Schmutz c.;
w. Robb. p; w. Walters, S.; Johr
Wilson. 1b.; J. r. Alloway, 2b.; ]. d
Triggs, 3D.. G. Dance, r.; L. Metten
IT,; William Jorwin, cf.
Evening journal., 1902-08-22
NEW RAILROAD MERGER
CaOitaI Stock Will Consist Of 5O7, ,OO9
shares

The new railroad merger which was ef-
fected In this city yesterday provides for
the organization OF the Philadelphia. Bal
timore and Washington Railroad Com
pany with a capital stock consisting OF
oOIO09 shares OF the par value OF $50 a
share. amounting In the aggregate to S25 -
350,f50. This stock win be owned al
most entirely by the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company and the Northern Central
Railway Company.
The company viii also take care OF the
bonded debt OF the two companies alb
sorbed. This amounts to about Sl2,5O0.-
600.
IL viii be one OF the largest Of the sub
sidiary corporations OF the Pennsylvania
system. and its general Office win be IN
Philadelphia. There win be, however. u
principal auxiliary office in Baltimore
and branch Office in Wilmington The
new company win work out the plan by
which the money will be raised to pay the
assessment upon the Pennsylvania lines
for the new Union Station In Washington.
This merger IS In line with the general
policy of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany 60 consolidate the smaller lines into
groups. lt embraces one Of the most inn
portant avenues OF the Pennsylvania sys-
tenn, as IL comprises the line from Phila-
delphia TO Washington and a number OF
important branches The mileage in
volved Is as follows: Baltimore and Po-
tomac, sS ;P., W. a. b., 63i; total, 727
Evening journal., 1902-08-22
RUSSRLL SAGE ON TRUSTS
Says They Are a Menace to True Govern.
ment

New York, Aug 22.-Russel Sage in
an interview yesterday referred to a
published statement quoting j. Pier.
pont Morgan as saying that the era Of
great trusts had just begun. and that
more gigantic corporations are stored
In the near future, some Of which may
overshadow the steel trust Mr.. Sage
said: Whether Mr.. Morgan said that
or not, combinations of all industries
are a menace TO true government. Not
only so, but they are the oppressors Of
the people"
What will be the result Of such an
era?" asked a reporter.
In such an event the American peo-
pie will revolt against them and there
will be financial ruin the like of which
this country has never seen-or any
other"
It was suggested TO Mr.sage that
there was a general opinion that COM
binatlons at a certain times We're good
things for the country.
"Yes" Mr.. Sage replied. "when sew
eral industries are starting out in busi-
ness IL is well for individuals to COM
bine for mutual protection until the
business is firmly established When
the business is so established the COM
bination should be disrupted and con-
Quoted on individual lines. Then IL
one individual became embarrassed Il
would not mean the wrecking of the
industry. ] believe it is best to have
such industries divided among several
individuals than combined into one
great combination, the embarrassment
of which would mean the ruin OF all"
Evening journal., 1902-08-22
BALL GAME FOR
WIDOWS and ORPHANS

For the benefit of the families of the
men who were killed in the explosion
at the Delaware Pulp Mills. on We'd
nesday the lawyers and doctors will
play another game of baseball. With
such a worthy cause in view. there is
no doubt but that the attendance will
be large. AT the last game the lawyers
defeated the doctors in an interesting
contest.
There may be some imported talent
smuggled into the forthcoming game.
The game will be played on the Will
mington A. A. diamond on Friday af-
ternOOn.
Evening journal., 1902-08-22
HARD FOR JUDGES TO
GIVE BABY SHOW PRIZES

Pennsgrove. n. j., Aug. 22.-St Paurs
NJ Il. Church yesterday held its annual
harvest home in Sheble's Grove. and one
of the features was a baby parade and
show. Between 75 and 100 babies were
enrolled, and the judges had no little
trouble in deciding the winners Of the
prizes, but finally gave their decision as
follows: Prettiest Burroughs Poulson
cutest, Ida Mattson; fattest. Joseph
Armstrong; best baby coach, Charles NJ.
Carter; best doll coach, Harriet Graham;
prettiest twins Matte and Clinton Bor-
den; handsOmcst dressed baby, Paul
Pope; youngest, Bertha Clark.
The judges of the contest were: Mrs.
George Ell1inton. OF Pennsgrove: Mrs.
Hannah Strong, Of Camden, and Mrs. Il.
l.. Leonard of paulsboro
Evening journal., 1902-08-22
UNION A. NJ. B. CHURCH TO REOPEN
Platform Meeting in Afternoon and Bishop
Ruley Will Speak at Night

Union A. NJ. f. Church, French
street above Eighth, will be Ieopened
on Sunday next with preaching at 1896
a. m. by the pastor, the Rev. II. r. Ed
wards. d. d. The auditorium has un-
dcrgone extensive repairs and a new
carpet has been laid.
At 1.SO p. m. there viii be Sunday
school, and at p. m. a platform meet
ing. at which the leading pastors of the
city are expected to be present, and
make brief addresses. At 7.30 p. m
Bishop b. Il. Ruley will preach.
Evening journal., 1902-08-22
RIshop Monarhan oflcIated

In the absence of Archbishop Ryan,
Of Philadelphia, Bishop Monaghan, Of
Wilmington, in the chapel Of the Con-
vent Our Lady of the Angels, at Glen
Riddle. Pa. received the profession OF
faith OF fifty-twO young women who
cOnsecrated themselves to the service
Of the church. The white veil was
taken by twenty-five postulants who
had served their nOvitiate.
Among those who received the black
veil were Sister Mary Arthur, former
~ Miss Annie Griffith, and Sister Mary
Anysia, formerly Miss Mary Grant,
both Of Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1902-08-22
vlrgInlans Como to peIaware

Charlottesville. Va, Aug. 22.-Dr.
Edgar Dawson. b. a., of Davidson Col
lege. and master OF arts OF the Uni-
versity of Virginia. who several years
ago went TO Europe for the purpose Of
pursuing his work further. returned TO
tho United States six weeks ago. and
has just had the good fortune to be
elected, over a large number Of appli-
cants. to the position of professor Of
English history in Delaware College,
Newark. Dell DR.. Dawson was strong
~ urged for this position by his pro-
fessors at the University Of Virginia.
Evening journal., 1902-08-22
FUNERALS OF THREE
Death Genes TO Soldier and Baby and
Mother Earth RerIaims Tham

George ID. Kelley was buried yester-
day afternoon in Riverview Cemetery.
The funeral was attended by members
OF Company +, N. G.. ID.
Vernon A. Chapman, the baby son of
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Chapman. was
buried from the home Of his parents
No. 6l0 West Sixth street, yesterday
afternoon. lnterment was made IN
Wilmington and Brandywine Gene
terry.
The funeral of Julia Dineen, daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. jeremiah Dineen
Will take place tomorrow from the
home OF her parents, No. 911 East
Eighth street.
Evening journal., 1902-08-22
White Clay Greek Democrats Meet
Special 70 tho Evening journal.

Newark. Aug. 22-The Democrats
Of White Clay Creek hundred met at
the Deer Park Hotel early this week.
J. W. Morrison called the meeting To
order n. M. Motherall was elected
chairman and Lee o. Mills, secretary.
Delegates were named for the State
Convention as follows: N. NJ. Mother
ALL George W. Griffin and DR.. Walter
Steel County Convention. William II.
Kelley, S. B. Herdman and Frank b.
LuttOn.
Evening journal., 1902-08-22
CARRIERS TO WEAR UNIVORRS
Rural Mail Delivery in Kent County
Proving Very Successful

Rural mail carriers of Kent county
have decided to avail themselves Of the
privilege of wearing uniforms when in
service. They probably will don them
very soon. They will be the same as
those worn by the mail carriers in
cities.
Most of the carriers have provided
themselves with mail delivery wagons
and thus far the service in Kent has
proved very satisfactory.
Evening journal., 1902-08-22
THINKS BROTHER
IS NOT SUICIDE
Edward Remington Said TO
Suspect Foul Play
AUTOPSY HELD ON BODY
Which Revealed That Bullet Wounds
in Mouth Caused Death Body
Buried in RiIliamSpOrt

Williamsport, Pa, Aug. 22.-Just as
the sun was setting behind the hills OF
beautiful wildwood last evening, the
body of Robert Reading Remington,
whose tragic death, caused by suicide.
occurred at Newport, r. l., on Monday
last, was lowered into the grave beside
the mounds that mark the last resting
place Of his father and mother 1t has
been originally intended to hold the
services at 3 o'clock in the chapel at
Wildwood cemetery, but early in the
day, after a consultation with his at
torneys Edward ' Remington, broth
or OF the deceased, determined to hold
an autopsy upon the body and the fu-
neral was postponed until a later hour
On the casket rested a wreath OF Amer
lean beauty roses and lilies of the val
ley, tied with a wreath of white satin.
The flowers were sent by Miss May
Van Allen, former fancee Of Robert
Remington.
1t was reported last night from an
authoritative source that Edward p.
Remington is not satisfied that his bro
ther Robert died by his own hand.
When it became known that he was en-
tertaining a suspicion of foul play,
which originated before he left New
port with the body, an Associated
Press representative called on Mr. Rem
ington and requested a statement. lie
replied that he would neither deny
or affirm anything relative to his
brothers death, except that the au-
topsy performed yesterday revealed
that the bullet in the mouth
caused death When asked IL the bull
let found imbedded in the dead mans
brain fit the revolver found by his side
he declared that he had nothing fur
ther to say. Asked If development.
in the case could be expected, he said
time alone would tell.
Mr. Remington and his attorney
Seth T. Mccormick. as well as the phy-
sicians who performed the autopsy
were together in secret conference unu
late last night They positively refuse
to give out any further information.
Newport, r. l., Aug. 22.-The report
that Edward p. Remington believes
that his brother Robert r. Remington
vas murdered in this city was receiY-
ed with incredulity here last night
Chief of Police Richards said it was alb
solutely impossible that Mr.. Remington
could have been murdered. He said n,
thoroughly investigated the affair soor
after it happened and that there could
be no doubt that the man came 10 his
death by his own hand. He said that
while the body was lying here he ex-
amined the revolver with which the
shooting was done. He found that II
was an old French revolver and that Il
had not been bought in this city.
Evening journal., 1902-08-22
OLD CHURCH PROPERTY SOLD
Transfer Of 100000 Worth Of Property TO
Railroad Recorded

Tatnall & Co. this morning perfected
the sale OF the old church property. at
Fourth and French streets, TO Booker.
Scott and Moore Company. The old
building will be remodeled and con-
verted into business houses.
The transfer of the Weldin property
to the r.. w. & B. railroad also was
recorded at the Bureau OF Registration
this morning. The property is at King
and Water streets. and the considera-
ton was $4,000.
Evening journal., 1902-08-22
Politics IN Rlackhlrd

Townsend. August 22.-Democrats of
'Blacl1bird hundred are making red
hot fight among themselves for the
several nominations which are 10 be
made soon by their party in that dis
trict The Democratic candidates for
the nomination for State Senator are
John Latta and James Roberts. both of
whom have resided at Blackbird for
years.
The Democratic candidates for the
nomination for General Assembly from
BlaclSbird hundred are John Wright
and John lockerman and Benjamin
David.
Walter Hart Is seeking the nomina-
ton for assessor of the district.
Evening journal., 1902-08-22
Train Frightened Horse

Charles Dorsey. a huckster, was in
iured near Yorklyn today He had a
wagon loaded with peaches and was
driving near the railroad tracks. A
passing train frightened the horse,
which became unmanagable and threw
Dorsey out of the wagon His head
was badly cut. He was brought to
this city on the train and sent TO his
home, where he received medical atten-
ton.
Evening journal., 1902-08-22
Campaign Opens IN Newport
Special 10 the Evenlng Journal,

Newport. August 2l-Politics is be-
ginning to boom in this district. The
Republicans have opened the campaign
with the announcement of three can
didates for road commissioners. and
two for representative OF the Legis-
lature. W. II. Finn has tho lead for
representative, and Edwin Myers for
road commissioner.
The Democrats opened their camp on
Monday at a private meeting held near
Elsmere. They are working very
quietly and not making any claims.
Evening journal., 1902-08-22
Work al the Round House

Work is plentiful at the local round
house of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company There are several engines
and tenders that have to be repaired.
The roof of the roundhouse is also be-
ing attended to and new stating is be-
ing put on.
Evening journal., 1902-08-22
Theatrical Cars Repaired

Two cars, the property Of Charles H.
Yale. theatrical manager, after being
repaired and painted by the American
Car and Foundry Company, were
shipped yesterday. The cars are used
in the transportation of property Of
the Evil Eye" and the Devils Auc-
ton"
Evening journal., 1902-08-22
SULTAN HAS NARROW ESCAPE
Automobile Runs Inio SiOHe Wall, Badly
Shaking Up His haiesty

Tangier. Aug. 22-The Sultan Of
Morocco today narrowly escaped being
hurled to death in a similar manner to
Charles L. Fair and his wife. While
nis Majesty was automobiling near
Fez, his chauffeur lost control Of his
machine, which turned and dashed
into a stone wall. The machine was
not going at great speed at the time,
and to this fact the Sutton owes his life.
His Majesty was badly shaken up and
scared
Evening journal., 1902-08-22
comnIetlnr Steamer MaryIand

The steamer Maryland, which the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Company is
building. is rapidly nearing completion.
Captain Johnson, who is supervising
It's construction. received word this
morning that the boat will be COM
pleted and turned over TO her owners
on September /.