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The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-06-03
WHAT BURGLARS DID.
Entered Corvallis Homes-But Got
Little-A Handy Match.

Burglars piled their profession
in Corvallis Friday night, They
entered two residences, and secured
in all, four or five dollars in silver.
The police have not been able to
secure clues. and can only account
for the unusual manifestation on
the theory that the thieves were
all or part of the gang that has
been doing Albany and Eugene,
where many cases of burglarizing
have been reported.
The house of Ed. Andrews was
one of those visited in Corvallis.
It happened at one o'clock at night.
The thieves first gained access to
the house through a bay. window
on the east side. They took down
a chandelier, and used one of the
lamps for lighting their way
about the house.
They found their way to the
family sleeping room, usually en-
tered by sliding doors These
doors, apparently the marauder
could not open, and he retreated
outside, and made his next attack
from the north side of the building.
There, a window over which there
was screen opened to the family
bed room The window was al
ready up, and by cutting the screen
access was made easy.
Mrs. Andrews was the first to
hear the prowler in the room. She
waited until certain of the intrud-
er's presence, and then attempted
to strike a match. The first at
tempt failed but second produced
a light. Mr.. Andrews was awak-
ened by this time, and so was the
thief. The rear Of the latter was
seen disappearing through the
open window just as the match
b1azed. AS Mrs. Andrews listen
ed to his footsteps before lighting
the match, the thief seemed to be
gradually nearing the spot where
Mr.. Andrews trousers reposed for
the night. He had failed to reach
them when the match incident oc-
CURED, and accordingly was forced
to quit the house without securing
booty Of any sort.
The thief or thieves did better
business in the Rowley home.
There, nobody heard their move
ments. They entered and escaped
unobserved and unheard. They
managed to find the trousers of the
father of DR.. Rowley, and from
them abstracted four or five dol
lars in change. Nothing else has
been missed. Things of the sort
rarely occur in Corvallis, and the
two incidents have since been much
talked about.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-06-03
IN THE GRAVE.
Death and Burial of Mrs. Joseph Nc
Bee She Died Sunday.

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Mrs. Jossph McBee. a sister of
Commissioner Erwin and James
Erwin was buried at three O'Clock
yesterday afternoon in the private
burial ground on the farm of Mrs.
Richard Erwin, at the Buttes. She
died at the family home south of
Corvallis, at eight o'clock Sum
day night, of diabetes. She was
not confined to her room with
illness until last Saturday morning,
SO hours before her death, though
she had been ai1ing for two or three
months. So sudden was her death
that it was a great shock to her
family and friends. She was ubout
s. years of age.
The funeral services were conducted
by Rev. Carrick of the. Presbyter-
rian church, They occurred at. the
home of Mrs. Erwin mother of the
deceased at the Buttes, which was
also the childhood hours Of the de-
parted. Friends fromal IL over southern
Benton were present to pay "a last
tribute of respect. n e
Mrs. ,McBee was Miss Fannie
Erwin. She was the eldest and
only daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Erwin, who crossed the
plains in 1880 and settled In Port
land, where Mr.. Erwin engaged in
business There Fannie Erwin
was born. In September 1851. the
family came to Corvallis, where
Mr.. Erwin opened a store, but a
short time afterward. removed to
the Buttes, where Mr. Erwin settled
on $40 acres of land, still owned by
the family. There Fannie Erwin
grew to womanhood, when she was
united in marriage to Joseph Nc
Bee. She was widely known and
popular woman. She is survived
by the husband and seven children.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-06-03
W, o. W. dwelling Ceremony.

On Sunday June q. at 8 p. M,
at the Mt. View cemetery, five
miles north of Corvallis, Mary's
Peak Camp will unveil the Ell
liott monuments. with appropriate
and interesting ceremonies. All
Woodmen and the public are cor
daily invited to bs present. Wood
men are requested to meet at the
hall at I 80 p. M. sA
L. G, ALTMAN,
>T2' e. c.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-06-03
Contest Notice.
Department of the Interior,
United States Lard Office,
Oregon City, Oregon. May I3, 100:

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Oregon City, Oregon. May I3, 1903.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
in this office April 10, 1902, and amended Aug. s.,
1902 by Rueben F. Patty, contestant, against
homestead entry No. 1850, made Feb, 26, 1896,
for S 4 SEL and So SWA'Section 26, Township
10 S, Range W, by Michael McGrath, Contested,
acquainted with said tract Of land and knows
the present eondi ti0ns Of the same also that
said entrymen died about four years ago and
that since said time no one has cared for, or
cultivated or improved said claim in any man.
ner whatever. That there are no heirs of said
other than Annie Enri int. residing at Newark.
New Jersey, and Norry Enrignt. residing in
Corofln ireland, and none have cared for or
cultivated or improved said claim in any n an
ner or at all and that said claim has been Who'll
ly abandoned for the past four years by the en-
tryman and those claiming under him. and
that said alleged absence from the said laud
was not due to his employment or the employ
mente of any OF the heirs in the Army,
Navy or marine Corps of the United
States as a pf iyate soldier, officer, seaman
or marine, during the war with Spain, or
during any other war in which the United States
may be engaged" The heirs and legal re pre-
said parties are hereby notified to appear re-
spond or offer evidence touching said allegation
l at 10 o'clock m on June %, 1908, before the
Register and Receiver at the United States Land
Office in Oregon City, Oregon. 5f
The said contestant having, in a proper afida-
Wit, filed May 4, 1908. set forth facts which show
that after due diligence personal service OF this
directed that such notice be given by due and
proper publication.
Is-Ss ALGERNoS S. DRESSER, Register
GEO, w, BIBEE, Receiver,
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-06-03
Notice for Publication.


+ Timber Land, Act June 8, 1873.
United States Land Office, Roseburg, Oregon
March 18th, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act Of congress OF June 3,
1873, entitled can act for the sale Of timber lands
in the states of California. Oregon, Nevada and
Washington Territory" as extended to all the
Public Land states by act of August 4, 1892,
Ii William Brazelton
of To- edo, county of Lincoln. state Of Oregon,
has this day filed In this office his sworn state-
ment Nc Asst for the purchase of the S71 of SWA
being lot 4SE1 14SW u Of Sec No30fn Township No
II Strange Moo West, and Will offer proof to show
that The land sought is more valuable for its
timber,or stone than for agricultural purposes
and to establish his claim to said land before
Victor p Moses, Clerk OF Benton County. Ore
gon, at Corvallis, Oregon, on Friday, the 18th
day OF June, 1908.
He names witnesses: fa Sc
John W hyde Of PhiIomath, Oregon.
A L CLARK of Alsea, Oregon.
A ID Perkins of Toledo, oregon, ftt
Charles Kreger, SO :.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are reques sted to file
their claims in this Office on or before said 10th
day of June, 1903.
J, T. Bridges
Register.
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The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-06-03
ALL swoRR.
To Support Constitution New City
II Officers Installed.

0@AASoAS
The new ofhcersof the city were
inducted into Office at a meeting OF
the council Monday night All the
elect took the oath oftonce, and in
addition the police judge.
chief of police and treasurer
gave official bonds. The bonds of
the two first officers are for 81, 900
each and that of the treasurer,
So, 900. The members of the new
council are. Ist ward, Avery, Rose
and Porter; second ward, Crees,
Cameron and Taylor; third ward,
Colbert, Henkie and Hodes. After
being installed into Office the new
council held short business session
in which the official bonds were ap-
proved "a vote of thanks was rendered
the retiring mayor and permission
was denied Harvey Sargent to oc-.
cupy aportion of Jefferson street
ION the east side of Second with
shooting gallery during the carni-
val. The sidewalk ordinance was
also referred to the city attorney to
discover if possible a shorter and
better way for requiring the repair
and construction of walks within
the city.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-06-03
EstrayNotiee.

The following estrays are at my place
10 miles south of Corvallis: One bay
mare, about 1900 weight; one brown
mare, two white hind feet, about LOCO
pounds, both wild: believed to be brand
ed on left hip. Came to my place three
weeks ago. Owner can have. them by
paying for this notice and the pasture
bill.
Wiley Winkle.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-06-03
a Bargain.

If taken soon, ~ acres; one acres
in choice bearing fruit. A nice house,
barn and other buildings, about one mile
from college grounds, and one half mile
from school house. Terms easy. Call
on or write
B. r. Thompson,
Corvallis, Ore,
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-06-03

''We don't make the cheapest wagon;
we do make, the best.'' This is what the
manufacturers claim for the '.Old Hickory
wagons, and justly SO, as it is without
doubt the strongest and most durable
wagon on the market todBy. A carload
just received by A. Wilhelm & Sons,
Monroe.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-06-03

Racine vehicles are the standard of the
world and carried everywhere by re-
sponsible dealers. Why bay 'tch cap
john''7o of etrai1ers9''
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-06-03

Not the Cheapest but the sbest"
at reasonable prices-Racine buggies and
carriages. Sold by A. Wilhelm & Sons.
Monroe.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-06-03

A good cup Of coffee puts you in the
mood to enjoy the entire day. For this
purpose always get "Seal Brandn Java
and Mochi, sold only by P. NJ. zierolf.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-06-03

1t costs premium of only 54 per cent
while government bond bearing 8 per
cent has premium at this date of eA per
cent, making $40, 900 bond cost SIo.o25,
and as it pays only per cent on the face
of the bond it is earning less than "a per
cent on the amount invested.
These bonds can be readily converted in
to cash and can be secured in amounts
from 81 900. 90 up to I,ooo, 100000, and
can be bought by any person regardless
of age or condition Of health as no medical
examination is required.
These bonds are issued by The Mutual
Life Insurance Company of New York
aud are secured by over $3S2, 900 900 90
of well invested assets.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-06-03

Buy your W. o. w. Carnival
suits and furnishings at Nolan &
Callahan's. Big stock for select
ion.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-06-03
Wanted.
Wood. Inquire at TIMES office.
For Sale.

For Sale.
Shropshire sheep and Poland China
hogs. .,.zss
1. L. Brooks.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-06-03

BOND BETTER THAN A GOVERNMENT BOND AS 1T
TAXED OWNER LIVES NOR CAN IT
BE TAXED AFTER HIS DEATH AS AN INHERITANCE.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-06-03
Better than a
Government Bond.

to whomever he chooses to name or to any
institution
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-08-06
FilipinOs Are Dangerous.

Victoria, British Columbia, Aug 3.
w. C. Deering, of Chicago, who ar
rived from the Orient by the steamer
Tacoma, in an interview given to a
local paper says that although the
people of the United States may not
be aware OF the fact the insurgents
in the Philippine islands are organic
ing and drilling and the trouble there
is far from over. He says filibusters
are continually landing arms on the
coasts and the patrol is looked upon
as farce. Schooners laden with
contraband goods have no difficulty
in running their cargoes. He also
says that many deserters from the
United States army and broken
down British and European soldiers
are in the rebel service.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-08-06
Animal Husbandry.

The University OF Missouri next
year will offer thorough courses in
stock breeding and in the history
and development Of breeds OF live
stock. Good examples OF the lead
ing breeds of live stock are maintain
ed for purposes OF study. Expert
ments in feeding and breeding animals
will be made. Much attention will
be given to the Judging OF stock and
the best types for various purposes
will be pointed out. Veterinary SCI
ence will be considered with special
reference to the prevention Of dis
eases and the hygenic treatment OF
farm animals. Emphasis will be placed
upon the prevention and treatment
OF the important contagious diseases
such as cholera, blackleg, glanders,
tuberculosis, Texas fever, etc. Stu
dents will be also given an opportu-
nifty to perform simple surgical
operations. This course is OF the
highest practical value to the boy
who expects to deal in stock.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-08-06
Kansas Cl0udbursts.

Salins, Kss., Aug. "A cloud
burst which occurred between l and
2 o'clock this morning flooded the
lowlands ,and the valleys from a
point near Linsborg northwest to
Ellworth and for awhile to-day every
thing pointed to repetition Of the
food Of last May. The valley north
west from Linsborgis all under water
and at Carnerio, Brookville and Bs-
varia the water was from one to two
feet deeper than during the recent
big food. The last report received
states that the water is falling and
that the danger In these vicinities L.
probably past, unless followed to,
night by heavy rains.
Twelve miles OF the Union Pacific
track west OF Brookville, which with
stood the food in May, was swept
off the roadbed. The Union Pacific
passenger due here at midnight last
night arrived at noon to-day, having
come over the Missouri Pacific from
Ellsworth. The train was caught at
Arcola, east OF Ellsworth, and for
a part OF the way back to
Ellsworth the passengers got out
and assisted in the work OF cribbiDe
the track. The water was above the
track and train crew was compelled
to feel its way portion OF the trip.
Ellsworth reports higher water than
during the food Of last May. Brook
vile, fifteen miles west, and Bavaria,
nine miles west OF Salina, reported
from a foot to eighteen inches higher
water early this morning Than ioI
yers, but 1t is rapidly falling and may
disappear before morning. West
from Bavaria is a sea OF water and
much damage to crops may result
as considerable wheat In the shock is
seen going down stream.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-08-06
SART0 THE NEW POPE,
Plus x, His Chosen Title.
He Is 6S Years Of Age and Was Creatrd
a Cardinal Only Ten Years Ago.

Cardinal Only Ten Years Ago.
Rome, Aug, 4.-Cardinal Giuseppe
Sarto, patriarch of Venice, was chos.
en- pope this morning. He took the
name Plus Y.
No announcement Of the votes for
the respective candidates has yet been
given out. Ii is not even known
positively who figured In the last bal
lots. 1t is understood that Sarto was
chosen on the 7th ballot of the con-
clave, the first OF to-day.
Cardinal Sarto was generally re-
garded as Pope Leo's choice for the
succession. Early In April the pope,
In a conversation with Father Persci,
the Italian composer, said In speak
ing OF Cardinal Sarto:
"Hold him very dear, Perosci, as in
the future he will be able to do much
for you. We firmly believe he will be
our successor"
The new pope was born at Riese,
province OF Venice, June 2, 1885, but
he is a robust man and carries his
6S years lightly. He studied at the
college of Castelfranco and at the
seminary of Padua. His first service
was in the parish OF Tombolo from
which he was transferred to Salzona
in 1867.
His ability made him CONSPICUOUS
and the bishop appointed him canon
OF the cathedral at Treviso. Henext
became bishop of Mantua, and ten
years ago was made cardinal and
patriarch of Venice.
The patriarchate is an honary office
in the Roman church. Only few ex-
ist and the title is bestowed as an
honor slightly above that OF an arch
bishop.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-08-06
Goes to Carrie Nations Aid.

Scranton, Pa, Aug. 3.-William
Law, a wealthy coal operator, to-
day engaged attorney to bring action
against Mayor Connell and the city
OF Scranton for police interference
with Carrie Nation when she attempt
ed to speak in Nay Aug park last
week. Law says he was rudely ham
died by the police upon the occasion
OF one of Mrs. Nations four arrests.
He wants the courts to define the
rights Of free speech.
Mrs. Nation is due to arrive here
from Lancaster at 4 O'Clock this al
ternoon for a hearing on fourth
arrest. More exciting times are ex-
pected as there was considerable
Indignation because of the action OF
authorities in arresting Mrs. Nation.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-08-06
The Men iu Gray.
Columbla Herald.

Columbia Herald
The reunion OF former soldiers OF
the Confederate states OF America
will take place 10 Columbia on Sep
tember "a, 20 and 26. Year by year
these reunions are attended by fewer
soldiers as the ranks OF thesurvivors
oi the civil war are thinned by death.
But interest in the reunions does not
lessen nor does the honor due the
men in gray diminish.
There is no braver. nobler figure in
history than the Confederate soldier.
He fought inr principle He strug.
gled against overwhelmed numbers,
against overpowering wealth. When
overwhelmed by numbers and over
powered by the strength Of the op-
posing forces he laid down his arms
and took up the burden of the
south's restoration with quiet dignity
uucomplainingly. Nopension await
ed him. No grateful government
gave him Office or reward. No plau-
dts were showered upon him by the
people who believe that success is the
only criterion OF merit and that fail
ureis always crime. When he return
ed home after four years OF battling
against odds insuperable he found
aliens in control OF the communities
where he had been supreme. He was
called upon to transmute the cour-
age OF the battlefield into the cour-
age OF BODYBUILDING. How we'll he
carried out the task the world knows.
The New South is the result, an en-
pire OF free men, with all the virtues
oithe old years added tothe strength,
seli-reliance and commercial thrift OF
the new days The Confederate sol
dier builded nation-not in the way
he planned but upon more lasting
lines.
Boone county and Columbia are
honored by the assemblage of the
Missouri veterans here. This county
sent its full quote and more to march
under the Stars and Bars. They
were brave, true men who served with
"Old Pap" Price and Joe Shelby and
Frank Cockrell and the other leaders
OF the Lost Cause. Some never came
home again. Their bodies lie in the
southern graves waiting the call oil
the Great Commander. Some are
yet living in this county, worthy citi-
zens of a hospitable community.
These ex-Coniederates and all men
and women who honor courage and
respect fidelity to principle will unite
in giving generous greetip - o the
men of Missouri who wore the gray
when they assemble for reunion in
Columbia.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-08-06
CLAY LEFT home
TO UNITED STATES.
Will, Left in Custody Of Dora Brock
Makes Whitehall a Public Park.

Lexington. KY, Aug. 3 Dora Clay
Brock, the former youthful wife OF
the late Gen. Csssius NJ. Clay, will
offer for probate at Richmond pa
per that purports to be the last will
OF Gen. Clay, and which is dated
March 2S, 1901. a year after the
testament that the children have al.
ready offered to the court.
Mrs. Brock says Gen. Clay gave q
sealed envelope to her few months
ago with a request that she should
open II at his death and not before.
Upon his death, she tore the seal and
found that it contained will In Gen.
Clay's own writing and sealed with
his familiar signet ring.
This will leaves Whitehall, with its
36Oac constituting, the willsays,
the finest natural park on earth, to
the federal government. Coal and
agricultural lands, aggregating $50
acres, are to be worked for the repairs
and maintenance OF the park. The
paintings Of public interest shall re
main on the walls OF Whitehall.
Dora Clay and two Others whom
she shall name shall be executors and
have control Of the park as long as
the federal government shall deem
best for it.
Ten thousand dollars worth ol
bonds shall be given to Dora Brock
and small sums to old employees.
Other gifts OF money to Dora are also
authorized and she is directed to take
charge OF his memoirs and other
manuscripts, which will makeseveral
volumes. and give them to the Socie.
ty OF American Authors for publica.
tion, half OF the proceeds to go to her
and the other half to the society. AT
her death the income is to go to her
two children, Cassius and Marcelius
Brock.
The will in the possession OF the
children leaves all to them. No men.
tion OF them is made in the docu'
ment held by Dora Clay.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-08-06
Shot Twice at Tramp in Jefferson City
Court.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Aug. "a
tramp, picked up by the police, was
taken before Recorder John Somers
Saturday to answer to charge OF
having insulted two young ladies.
Their brother, Tom Canty, appeared
in police court and made plea for
the man, asking that he be not fined
as he was intoxicated and knew not
what he was doing.
Canty sought to induce Judge
Somers to discharge the man, ii be
would leave the city, and just as the
Judge was about to comply with the
request, Canty whipped out a big
revolver and fred twice at the man
for whom, only a few seconds before
he was making an earnest plea for
clemency.
Such an occurrence is unparalleled
In the municipal court here. The
tramp was fined 81 and Canty So.
Canty is said to have stated he made
his plea for the tramp hoping to
have him excused, that he might
shoot him after he left the court
room. The tramp paid his 81 fine
and left the city.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-08-06
Fight a Pitched Battle.

Checotah, |. T., Aug. p In a
pitched battle between farmers and
alleged horse thieves near Brush Hill,
eight mile from here, yesterday, j. W.
Brandon, well-to-do farmer, killed
Ed Bashaw and seriously wounded
Bob Workman, another ofthe gang.
Millard Cuttingham was captured
as a member OF the band. Buck Day.
is, another member, escaped.
Thieves had stolen Brandon 5 har-
ness the previous night. With a
posse of neighbors he tracked them
to retreat in the brush and found
his harness. Messengers were dis
patched for officers and some OF the
men waited on the gound.
Before the officers arrived a crowd
OF men came up. A halt was called,
but Workman pulled a Colts re-
volver and began to shoot.
Bradon turned loose on the gang
with a Winchester shotgun, killing
one and wounding another. Bran
don is a well.known farmer. He
came to town last night and report
ed the affair to the authorities, but
was permitted to return home with
out arrest. Workman has a buck.
shot in the region of the kidneys aud
may die.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-08-06
To Move an Oklahoma Town.

Mountain View, Ok, Aug. 1.-The
townsite Of Mountain View, located
on school land to which no title can
be obtained, will be moved q distance
Of one and q half miles, to former
Indian allotment, lately purchased
for townsite purposes. The town
has a population Of $500 and the
change will move it from Washita to
Kiowa county.
In the new town only four lots will
be sold for saloon purposes. Deeds
to all other lots will contain clause
prohibiting the sale OF into1icants
thereon for q period Of five years.
Violation of this contract will cause
the lots to revert to the original
owners.