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The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-08-09
THEY, OBSTRUCT STREETS
And Citizens Complain About it-Want
the Nuisance Abated.

Citizens residing i'll the western
part of town are finding fault with
the Southern Pacific for the way in
which long trains are allowed to
block Sixth street. It is not the
regular, but special freight trains
that commit the nuisance. Cen
orally they are very long and the
train has to be cut in two in order
to do switching. Half the cars
are left on the main track
while the other half are transferred
to the siding or to the Corvallis &
Eastern track. The process re-
quires some time, and during the
period, the crossings are both for
vehicles and pedestrians are OBJ
structed for distance of two Or
three blocks.
Trainman could easily avoid the
condition by dividing the train in
the outskirts Of town where there
are no street crossings, and many
people are not backward in saying
so. A fact that aggravates the mat
ter is that the hold-up generally oc-
ours about the time business men
are enroute to and from their meals
ia the evening,
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-08-09
IS NOW IN USE
Mary's River Bridge at Corvallis-Pro.
bable Acceptance Today.

The bridge across Marys river at
Corvallis is practically completed.
The finishing touches were added
yesterday afternoon, and it is pro-
boble that the structure will be ac-
cepted or rejected this afternoon.
Power to do SO was conferred on
the county judge by the commis-
sloneTs at this weeks session of
the county court, During the ses-
sion, all the members Of the court
with Bridge Superintendent Gill
bert, wished the structure for pur-
posesEof investigation. The under
standing is that all herequirements
of the plans and specifications have
been strictly complied with, and
that the county gets in all particul-
ars what it contracted for.
Teams crossed the new bridge
for tie first time at four O'Clock
Thursday afternoon. For about
three or four hours there was a de-
lay to traffic, on account of the
transfer of the new decking on the
temporary bridge to the new struct-
ure. The transfer began shortly
after noon, and was completed at
four O clock. Only a few teams
were Inconvenience by the pro-
cess.
The temporary bridge is being
dismantled. Of the timber and
lumber in it and the old structure
a portion is to be used in the con-
struction of two small bridges, one
On the Fischer Mill road near the
Morgan residence and the other
On the cemetery road, and the
balance is to be sold at auction to
the highest bidder. The sale is to
take place at the bridge at two
O'Clock next Wednesday afternoon.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-08-09
REJECTED A BRIDGE
The County Court Would not Accept,
but Subsequently Bought the
Hoskins Bridge.

The county court at Wednesdays S
session, refused to accept the bridge
built by Contractor Stone across
the Luckiamute river at Hoskins.
The next day the contractor offered
the structure to the county at $50
less than the contract price, and the
county accepted the proposition.
The cost of the bridge under the
new arrangement is $399, the CON
tract price Of it was $449.
The courts action is understood
to have been taken because of the
failure of the contractor to comply
with the plans and specifications in
all particulars. The drive way
under the plans was to have been
sixteen feet wide, but as built is
only IS. Several other variations
are mentioned as having been made
by the contractor. The bridge was
inspected last week by Commission
ioner Jolly and Acting Bridge Su-
perintendent R M Gilbert.
In rejecting the bridge, the coun-
ty Judge acted as spokesman, and
said, in part: "The county court
submitted its own plans and speci-
fcations for the building of this
bridge, and asked for bids thereon.
You agreed to build the same
in accordance with those plans and
specifications for a certain sum of
money. The court awarded you
the contract over several other bid
ders, and has been and still is
ready to carry out its part of the
agreement.
Determination of the completed
structure which we are.:asked to ac-
cept, disc1oses that in number of
matters you have not followed the
plans and specifications. You have
varied therefrom for your own ben
eft and the county's injury. We
expect to apply business principles
in the handling of finances of the
county and to administer the same
with the same care that we would
apply to our own individual inter-
ests. When we say that certain
piece of work is to be done III ac-
cordance'with certain plans and
specifications, we expect tito be SO
done IF not we shall not receive
t, and we desire to be SO under
stood. Therefore, the Luckiamute
bridge at Hoskins is rejected
Contractor Stone says the bridge
he built is better than was provided
for in the plans and specifications.
If he is right, the county comes out
considerably ahead, for it gets the
bridge for $50 less than the con-
tract price. -. ,-- -.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-08-09
Trunks Delivered IS cents

Anywhere within city limits. Trunk
and grip rs cents.
John Lenger
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-08-09
Auction Sale

Notice is hereby given that the
county court Of Benton County will
sell at public auction Wednesday Aug.
Ii at 2 p m to the highest bidder, a
large quantity OF the old lumber Of
Marys River bridge.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-08-09
To the Public,

I have disposed of my jewelry business
in this city to Mr. E w Pratt, who comes
to Corvallis highly recommended as a
matchmaker and jeweler. While thank
ing the people of this community for the
liberal patronage they have always ac-
corded me, I wish to solicit a continuance
of the same generous treatment for Mr.
Pratt. Very Truly,
w. A. SANDERS:
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-08-09
For Sale

Three mich cows. one fresh, One
heavy horse, and one driving team.
Cramer Organ & Carriage Factory.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-08-09
Wanted

Men for work in saw mill and lumber
yard. Steady work. Inquire of
Booth Kelly Lumber Co., Coburg.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-08-09
Remnant and Odds
and Ends Sale

quantity of remnants have accumulated during our
sale, They remnants of Silks Satns Rib
bons, Lacts Embroderies White Goods Gnghams Prints
Muslins, Towe1ngs Table Linens Tickings Wash dress
goods Outing Fannels Scrms, Curtain nets Wool Dress
Goods etc.
All at Less Than Cost of Manufacture
Big Bargains this month in oddlots of Ladies' Misses
and Chdens Shoes shirt waists straw hats and wrappers
Mems and boys odd pants Mems linen busters and crash
suits
Lot of Ladies' Belts &c. some worth SOC.
Lot OF Mems Shoes $3.50, some worth $500
Lot Of Mems Shirts at SOC, some worth $lQO
Lot Of Mems and Boys Odd Suits at $500,
some worth ten. All our Ladies' Cor
sets at cost
to close in order make our celebrated Rova1
Worcester line for which agents.
Our Ladies Fine Shoes Have Arrived.
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The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-08-09
S. L Kline

Agent for Osborne farm machinery.
sample mowers and binders at factory
prices for IS days.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-08-09

Buyyour harvesting outfits at Nola
( Callahan 's-Complete line.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-22

garding the carrying out Of the ideas de-
termined upon between the United States
and the Vatican, saying:
81 will see that orders be given him as
to his work, over which / will watch him
personally"
The pontiff then showed them the
mosaic, which he is sending to President
Roosevelt in return for the President S
present of box containing Mr.. Roose-
velts literary works. The mosaic is a
copy of Corridis well known picture of
Pope Leo sitting on the terrace of the
Vatican gardens surveying Rome 1t
was made in the Vatican workshops.
The Pope then gave Bishop OGorman
an autograph letter to President Roose-
velt.
Governor Taft and his companions then
called on the Papal Secretary of State,
Cardinal Rampolla, with whom they ex-
changed somewhat similar courtesies.
Later Governor Taft, accompanied by
Judge Smith and Captain Strother left
Rome for Naples.
Bishop O'GOrman will sail for the
United States next week He will take
with him letter from Cardinal Ram
polla to Secretary of State Hay.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-22
NC LAURN SAYS NAY
And Thus Becomes Roose
veIt's White Elephant.
Declines Position on Court of ClAims Bench.
Stung by PAPERS Sayicg He Sold
Himself for Office.
(By the Associated Prcss.0

Oyster Bay, N. Y, July 21.-President
Roosevelt is in receipt of a letter from
Senator John L. McLaurin, of South
Carolina, declining the proffered APP
of the United States Court of Claims.
The President much regrets Senator Nc
Laurin's decision, as he believes that
McLaurin's Senatorial experience and
his career as Attorney General of South
Carolina would have rendered him a
particularly good addition to the Court
of Claims.
The President now is uncertain what
he will do about Senator McLaurin 1t
is understood that he is anxious to ap-
point him to some position in recogni-
tiOn of what the President regards as his
services to the country and his demon
strated ability in public life. Senator
McLaurin's letter is coushed in the most
positive terms and evidently was based
in particular upon a newspaper article
which accompanied the letter. The ar
ticle stated that the Senator had sold
himself for the prospect of getting such
an office as that offered to him. 1t can
be said, however, that the President re-
garded such a type of accusation as be-
meath notice and sincerely regrets that
Senator McLaurin should have deemed
it necessary to pay any attention to it,.
Senator McLaurin evidently has
changed his mind about accepting the
proffered appointment since he was in
oyster Bay July IL. At that time he
indicated his readiness to accept the va
cancy on the Court of Claims and the
only question then was when he should
resign from the Senate.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-22
New Brandy Gaugers
Special to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer)
Asheville, N c., July 21.-Collector
Harkins has named twenty five new bran
dy gaugers who will soon go in the field.
Their pay is So and expenses. Those ap-
pointed are:
Cherokee and Clay, w. NJ. West; Ma.
con, Jackson, Swain and Graham, Milas
Parker; Henderson, Pennsylvania and
Polk, A. f. Hudgins; Rutherford and
Cleveland, W. J. Mode; Yancey Mitch
ell and Mcdowell ]. L. Hyatt; Burke.
L. A. Bristol; Catawba, j. F. Miller;
Yadkin, e. Vestal; Davie, G. w. Sheek;
Forsyth, G. r. Atkins; Stokes, r. f.
Tulk: Davidson, f. r. Lotion; CASTOR,
j. l.. Hoffman; Anson, Rowan, Cabarrus
and Stanley, c. J. Kestler; Surry, S.
G.. Brim and A. L. Sparger; Allegheny
and Ashe, T. W. Landreth, NJ. l.. Hen
derson and j. f. Phipps; Wilkes, A. c.
Phillips and ID. V. Nichols; Caldwell, b.
Fl. Dula; Watauga, w. H. Norris; Alex
ander, d. A. Little Iredeil, A. A. David
son.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-22
THE PUBLIC LEDGER SOLD.
(By the Associated pressD

81
Philadelphia, July 21-The Philadelohia
Public Ledger was today purchased by
AdOlpl S. Ochs, from George w. Childs
DreXel and the Drexel estate and possess
sion was at once given Mr.. Ochs The
purchase includes all the Pu6lc Ledger
estate, comprising about half a block of
improved property on Chestnut and
Sixth street, facing independence Hall
The price paid is not made public, but
it is stated on good authority that over
two and one quarter million dollars are
involved in the transaction Mr.. Ochs
has no associates in the transaction ex-
cent that substantial interest has been
acquired by James NJ. Beck, of Philadel-
phia, who represented the purchaser in
the negotiations. There is no underwrit-
ing and with the exception of Mr.. Beck S
interest Mr.. Ochs is the sole owner.
The new owner says there will be no
radical changes in the appearance or
policy of the Public Ledger.
l.. Clarke Davis will continue as edi-
tor and John Norris, of the New York
Times, will FOR the present act as busi-
ness manager.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-22
MANY SAVED BY THE TUG
The Steamer Sinks 800 Feet from
Place Of Collision.
A STATt MENT BY THE TUGS CAPTAIN.
He Says an Attempt by the Prmus to Cross the
Bows Of the Hansa at Close Quartr RS
Rendered a Collision Ua-
avoidable.
(By the Associated Press.)

Hamburg, July 21.-The steamship
Primus, of Hamburg, with 1S5 passengers
on board was cut in two and sunk by the
tug Hansa on the river Elbo at 1890
o'clock this morning So far as is as
certainable about fifty persons were
drowned. Thirteen bodies already have
been recovered. The disaster occurred
between Blanknese and Nicnstedten.
Among the passengers were the members
OF the Eilbck Male Choral Society.
The Primus was an excursion steamer
from Buxtehuda province of Hanover
Prussia). At The time of the accident
the Primus was crossing the river chan
mel near Blakenese from the southern
into the northern Fairway.
According to witnesses aboard the
Hansa, the movement was made too pre-
cipitately. The Primus struck the tugs
engine room and the Hansa eudeavored
to push her ashore but the grounded ami
the ships parted. The Primus then sank.
In the interval however, about fifty of
her passengers were able to reach the
Hansa by means of ropes and ladders.
Seventy more were picked up by the tugs
boats, while others swan ashore
The disaster caused deep gloom. Many
children lost both their parents. The
Choral Society. which was on board the
excursion steamer, consisted mainly OF
workmcn. There were no foreign pas
sengers.
Captain Peterson, of the Primus, swan
ashore and gave himself up to the police
Captain Sachs, of the Hansa, also sur
rendered.
The Primus was the oldest boat on
the Elbe She was built in England in
1S44 and had never before met with an
accident.
The Hamburg American Line which
owns the Hansa issued a statement to
the effect that the weather was fine and
the moon shining and both vessels were
STEERING absolutely clear of each other
Suddenly the Primus when about $50 feet
from the Hansa put her rudder hard
aport and crossed the bows of the latter.
This mistake" continues the statement
rendered collision unavoidable. The
only possible step for the Hansa to take
namely, to go full speed astern, was
carried out Immediately but without
avail. Less than a minute elapsed be-
tween the time the Primus changed her
course and the collision. Boats were i'm
mediately lowered from the Hansa and
ropes and ladders were thrown over
board. Fifty persons were rescued by
the boats. At the same time the Hansa
tried to push the Primus ashore but be-
ing of deeper draught, grounded herself
before the passenger boat The Primus
tloated down stream and sank 800 feet
from the Hansa.'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-22
JUDGE TAFT LEAVES ROME.
a Final Interview With the Pope Who is Much
Pleased With Results.
(By the Associated Press.l

Rome, July 21.-The Pope received Gov
ernor Taft and the members of his narty
in farewell audience at noon today and
welcomed them with marked cordiality.
To mark his satisfaction at the success
of the negotiations he presented each
member of Governor Taft's party with a
personal gift enclosed in a magnificent
morocco case adorned with the papal
arms.
The pontiff commenced the interview
py saying he was most satisfied ana
happy at the results obtained and was
confident that the negotiations would be
the starting point of complete and sat
lsIactory solution of the question under
discussion He added that the apostolic
delegate soon to be appointed would be
instructed most strictly and precisely re-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-22
FIRE AT OIL WELLS OUT.
After a Struggle of a Week the Flames
Are Extinguished.
(By the Associated Press.)


Jennings, La, July 21.-The fire in the
Haywood oil wells was distinguished
this afternoon. Nine boilers of large
capacity We're set in the field to the
northeast of the burning WELL They
were connected with tow lines of four
inch pipe. One of the lines was station
ary and the other movable, so as to fol-
low the flames, and man was stationed
at each boiler to keep the steam pres
sure up to 125 pounds. 1t is estimated
the combined boilers gave a 225 horse
power force. Two four-inch water lines
were laid from the north with four two
inch connections and fifty feet of hose on
each connection and were so arranged
that the flames could be covered from
the east, north and northwest One. of
the pumps on the jennings Haywood
oil syndicate we'll was used to force the
water and the other to force chemicals.
The steam did the work, extinguishing
the flames which have been raging for
a week. The chemicals were not used.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-22
A BATTLE FOR HONOR
Two Attempts to Commit
Criminal Assault.
Woman Strihs Her fssaiIant On 1he Head
With a Pock. He Is Finally
Frighten-d Away.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer.D
Winston Salem, n. c., July PA tele-
phone message to the Sentinel from Smith
Robert Smith, made two attempts to
commit a criminal assault upon the
wife of Mr.. Gregan Cash, one of Davie
county's best citizens. Smith would no
doubt have accomplished his purpose the
last time had not Mrs. Cash's brother ar
rived and frightened him away. Mrs.
Cash says she struck her assailant on the
head with a rock, but this did not stop
him in his efforts to commit a nameless
crime. Mr.. Cash and officers are looking
for Smith, but up to this afternoon they
had not been able to find him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-22
SHOT THROUGH THEREART
Pistol in H. a. Loman's Hands Goes Off With
Fatal Results.
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Especial to News and Observer.)
Greensboro, ~ c., July 21-The night
telegraph operator, II. A. Loman, IS
years old, was instantly killed by the
accidental discharge of a pistol at 5
o'clock this afternoon. He was a fine
operator at Banaja, station fifteen
miles from here, and had just purchased
pistol and was exhibiting it to friends
when it fired, the ball going through the
heart His father is Jake Loman,
freight conductor of forty years service,
who is now sick and fatal results are
apprehended to him from the shock
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-22
Had to Shoot.

Especial to the News and Observer
TarbOro, ~ c., July 21-Willie Smith
cOlored, with wounded ankle and foot
has been placed in Jail for entering the
dwelling of A. T. Daughtridge, of Rocky
Mounty, and stealing some rings of Mrs
Daughtridge. Smith gave a posse a
lively chase, and it was necessary to
shoot in order to capture him; w. T.
Turner hit him in the ankle as he
climbed a fence
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-22
British Steamer Still Aground.
(By the Associated Press.) J

Norfolk, July 21.-The British steam
ship Comeric which stranded off Sewelrs
Point while on her way to Lambert's
Point Saturday for banker COAL was to-
day still hard aground. Her cargo was
being lightened, however, and the Mer-
ritt wreckers at work on the steamer
expressed the hope of being able to float
her at high water tonight. The Comeric
is bound from New Orleons to Hamburg
and carries a general cargo.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-22
A SUIT FOR sLANDER.
Mrs Victoria Roberts to Proceed Against the
Virg inianP1lot.
Especial to News and Observer.

Especial to News and Observer
Winston Salem, N, c., July 21.-Mrs.
Victoria Roberts, of this city, has en-
ployed counsel here and at Norfolk, Va,
to institute suit in the United States
Circuit Court against the Virginian- Pilot,
of Norfolk. Mrs. Roberts considers that
she has been slandered by an article
which appeared in the paper connecting
her name with that of Charles f. Os-
borne. accused of numbering two wives.
Mrs. Roberts and Osborne's second wife
were good friends during their residence
in Winston. 1t is probable that suit
will also be Instituted against a North
Carolina paper, which published the sub.
stance of the Norfolk papers article in
telegram sent by a correspondent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-22
Hanged for Numbering Blind Man,
(By the Associated Press.D

Atlanta, Ga, July CIV. r. Wells
was hanged in the tower here today for
the murder of Frederick Pierce a blind
man, On February 1st, last.
Wells, who conducted wood yard, be-
came involved in a dispute with Pierce
because Pierce had ceased buying wood
from him. In the alteration that fol-
lowed, Pierce, 1t is alleged, assaulted
Wells
Wells left the place accompanied by
friends, but returned a few months later
and stabbed Pierce to death.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-22
. Mr.. J. J. Laughlin Dead.

Especial to the News and Observer
Warrenton, N. c., July 21.-Mr. ]. j.
Laughlin, a prominent citizen of this
place, is dead. He was 65 years old,
and was i'll about ten days. He had been
in feeble health for some time. Capt. j.
j. Laughlin, of Durham, a son of the
deceased, was here to attend the funeral
yesterday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-22
Mr.. Stephen Starr Dead.

Especial to the News and Observer
Winston Salem, N. c., July 21.-Mr.
Stephen Ctarr died at the home of his
son-in-laW, r. c. Taylor, in West Win
ston, last night, aged 80. He was ma
tive of England and came to America
in 1873, residing for three years in Raj
eigh. He has been a resident of Win
ston since 1876. He, laves wife. six
daughters and one son.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-22
TO BUY OUT BRITISH SPINNERS.
(By the Associated Press.)

London, July 21.-The Westminster
Gazette says the directors Of a number
of spinning companies in the Ashton
and Stalybridge districts of Lancashire
have been approached by agents of Am
erican cotton growers with the view of
the sale of the formers properties. Meet
ings of the shareholders of the concerns
affected will be held at an early date
to consider the matter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-22
GALLERT FOR CONGRESS
rutherford Solid for Him. Thirty fourth Dis
trict Senatorial Convention.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer.)
RLthcrfordton, N. c., July 21-The
Thirty Fourth District Senatorial Com
mittee met here today. M. l.. Shipman,
of Henderson, was elected chairman and
George Giggarstaff, of Rutherfordton.
secretary. The convention is called to
meet in this place August 18th The
county convention to appoint delegates to
the Senatorial and Congressional con-
vcntions was also held today. Solomon
Gallert gets the county solid for Con-
gress. D. r Morrow having withdrawn
The convention adopted a resolution COM
plmenti1g Judge Winston upon the fair
and impartial manner which character
ICES his conduct on the bench. This is
the fourth week Judge Winston has pre-
sided over our Superior court.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-22
Leads all North Carolina Daies i'm News and Circulation

the building, which was filled with ex-
celsior, and the blaze Immediately spread.
Mr.. Newman and the guests had barely
time to get out of the building. There
were no means of fighting the fire and
the destruction was complete. 1t was
erected before the Civil War and has
always been used as the residence Of
the company officials and for storage
purposes. The loss lis estimated at $5,-
900 or $4,000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-22

Durham, N. c., July 19.-News has
just reached here that several days ago
a colored child about two years old was
killed on the Oxford and ClarksVille
road, near Shipwith, Va. The child was
killed in the presence of its mother, who
was rushing to save it. The engineer
did all in his power to stop the train.