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The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-03-21
RAISING VALUATIONS THERE.
Clackamas Wants Lower Levy-Wlll
Double Present Valuations.


Benton is not the only county
that is raising the valuation of pro-
perty in the assessment. An Ore
gon City dispatch to the Oregonian
says:
County Assessor James F. Mel
son today announced that the val
uation of property would be doub-
led all over the county. This has
been urged for long time, as the
low valuation and the consequent
high levy has a tendency to de-
preciate the value of real estate and
also discourages immigration. AS
SCISSOR Nelson will raise the as.
sessment on railroads and corpor-
ations more than double, and there
is no doubt but that these proper
ties have been assessed at entirely
too low figure in the past.
"Clackamas county has a 32-mill
levy this year, and this is believed
to be the highest in the state.
Doubling the valuation will not re.
duce the levy one-ha1f next year
but it will lower it considerably and
the taxes are sure to be high for
several years on account of the
heavy county debt that must be
paid"
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-03-21
WHY so MANY MILLS.
Levied for Corvallis Public Schools
Board was Busted.


There has been general wonder
at why SO many mills were levied
this year for the Corvallis public
schools. The levy is nine and one
half mills. The sum it raises is
$4,000. The reason so much
money is required is that two
months ago the board spent its last
dollar. The levy last year was not
enough to carry the school through
the current year. The expense per
month for teachers salaries and in
cidentals is $500. The board was
confronted with the fact that Six
months salaries or S., 900 in money
was needed for this year. That
nine months salaries or 81, 500
would be necessary next year.
Also that construction of toilets
and connection with the sewer
would cost about $1,000. That
makes So, 500 of outlay in sight
that the board had to provide for,
besides the $I45o necessary for
payment of bond and interest ON
outstanding bonds. Even the Sc, O.
90 levied will not be sufficient to
carry the district through to the
end of the next school year, as will
be seen by the above figures.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-03-21
HIS ILLNESS.
Serious Condition of Bay Rickard
Two Physicians Attend Him.

Bay Rickard is seriously ill at his
home near Philomath. His condi-
tion is SO distressing that his father
and other relatives are at the bed
side. His ma1ady is stomach
trouble. Last Sunday he ate a
considerable quantity OF sausage
and some time afterward was sci
zed with violent pains in the stom-
ach. Vomiting began on Monday
and has continued with more or
less violence ever since.
DR.. Cathey who is associated with
DR.. Newth of Philomath in the case,
came in from a visit yesterday
morning, and reports no change for
the better. The ailments diagnosed
as as Inflammation of the inner lin
ing of the stomach. It's character
is considered more distressing than
dangerous.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-03-21
Bridge Wanted.

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids
will be received by me up to I O'Clock
p m Wednesday, April I, 1908, for the
construction of bridge and grade
at Stewarts' Hill on the Corva1lis-Albany
road, in accordance with the plans
specifications and instructions to bidders
on file in my office.
Each bidder shall be required to de.
post with his bid S per cent of the
amount of such bid as by law required
the court reserving the right to reject
any or all bids.
THOMAS A. JONES,
County Surveyor.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-03-21
COURT TODAY.
Judge Hamilton Arrived-Corvallis
Boy Abroad-Other News.

Judge Hamilton Arrived-Corvallis
Boy Abroad-Other News.
An afternoon tea was given at the
Catch home Thursday, In honor OF
Mrs. n. q. Wheeler OF Seattle. The
guests were: Mssdames Withycombe,
Cordley, Lake, Pritchard, Bercntold,
Crawford, Nichols. Phillips, Hayward,
Horner, Shelton, Coote, Avery, Ready,
Spangler, Callahan, Yates, Gibbs and
Irvine. Misses Smell, Chamb erlain and
Crawford.
A fine picture of Herman Tartar,
with biographical sketch and the
announcement that he had been ap-
pointed Deputy Food and Dairy
Commissioner of Oregon, appeared
in Wednesdays Portland Telegram
and also in yesterdays Oregonian.
F. D. McLouth of Corvallis and
Miss Colista Murray of Portland,
were contesting artists for a prize
of $3.50 offered by the 1905 Fair
committee for the best sketch typical
of the event the Fair is to commem-
crate. There were thirteen other
competitors for the prize. Ali the
sketches were rejected by the COM
mittee and the prize increased to
$500 Those who saw the sketch of
Mr.. McLouth declare it to have
been very fine one.
Judge James Hamilton arrived
yesterday and at nine o'clock this
morning convenes the circuit court
in the usual preliminary session
that has done so much to abbrevi-
ate court sessions and reduce court
expenses in Benton. His friends,
and they are of all political parties,
believe that Judge Hamilton is one
democrat in the first district of Ore
gon that, if nominated, for con-
gress would be sure to defeat any
opponent. His record as district
attorney and Circuit judge, together
with his wide personal popularity
would make him an almost irwin
cible candidate. 1t is understood
however, that he has no ambition
to so to congress.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-03-21
REFERENDUM AND FAIR.

1T is doubtful if the people will
veto the Fair appropriation, even if
the referendum be invoked, as is
proposed at Albany. The appropri-
alton is probably larger than it
should have been. A sum half as
largeIwould have been more reason
able and more within the limit, of
what the vast mass of people would
deem proper. But over against
these considerations is that vital
fact that the amount has already
been fixed by the legislature, and
at figure where it must stand or
fall. Thousands who would vote
for smaller appropriation will not
vote against the larger one if it
means absolute veto of any appro-
priation. They would not wish to
see the state Inundated by defeat
of the appropriation altogether, es-
pecial1y after the half million ap-
preparation has been used as basis
for securing liberal appropriations
by other states for the fair. These
reasons, even if the matter comes to
a vote will probably kresult in an
Endorsement by the people of the
legislatures action.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-03-21
Reduction in Water Rates.

We are proposing to reduce the rates
on water, anG to arrange with all con-
sumers so that all may be treated the
same. To do this we must insist on all
bills being paid in advance or by the 10
of the month as our rules snd regulations
call for, and as all other cities require.
We have no desire to have any trouble
with any consumer, but to treat all
alike. Our rules must be enforced. If
anything should happen that the water
is not used after being paid for, the
money will be refunded.
Very Truly Yours,
Corvallis Water Co.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-03-21
Notice to Bidders

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids
will be received by me up to one o'clock
p m Wednesday April I, 1908 for the
construction of one mile of road between
Philomath and Corvallis, in accordance
with plans and specifications on file in
my office at the court house. Each bid
der is required to deposit with his bid
FIVE per cent of the amount thereof, as
by law required, the County Court re-
serving the right to reject any or all
bids.
Thomas A. Jones,
County Surveyor.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-03-21
Nat Butter

Is a very popular substitute for fats
and oil. At ZIerolf's-
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-03-21
Oracle.

The following lines. written by
a college student, are young
friends tribute to little Oracle Coop
er, who lost her life in the terrible
accident, last Wednesday after
noon
Goodbye little Oracle
Our sunbeam. our hope!
How vacant your dear little place
How silent the world now your sweet
voice is stilled!
How lonely, since absent your face!
Goodbye, little Oracle,
Your dark shining eyes
Are closed on this harsh world of pain.
With beck oning hands and wee wait
ing feet;
You are waiting and watching to guide
us above,
And, darling, we'll see you again.
Goodbye. little Oracle!
Your wandering feet
Now walk with the angels of light
Forever, through darkness, your dear
little face
Will gleam like a star
In the worlds dreary night.
Goodbye, angel Oracle!
Our gifts of sweet flowers
To yon, little darling, are given;
We've noistened your grave
With warm tears of love
Sweet Oracle. goodbye.
Well meet you in Heaven.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-03-21
Notice to Creditors.
In the Matter Of the Estate

In the Mattef OF Jne ESLaLH !
of
James Hayes, deceased.
Notice is hereby given to all persons concern
ed that the undersigned has been duly APP
pointed administratrix OF the estate OF James
Hayes, deceased by the county court OF the
State OF Oregon, for Benton county. All per.
sons having claims against said estate OF James
Hayes deceased, are hereby required to pre-
sent the same with the proper vouchers duly
verified as by law required Within six months
from the date hereof to the undersigned at her
residence one mile west of Corvallis, Oregon,
or at the law Office of E. E, Wilson, in Corvallis,
Benton County. ,Oregon
Dated this March Ia, 1908.
Caroline Hayes.
Administratrlx Of the estate Of James Hayes,
deceased,
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-03-21
Market Report.
Portland.

Wheat valley zS to
Flour 8 60 to IS 70 per bill.
Potatoee $ so TO 90 per sack
Eggs Greg on. IS per doz.
Butter 40 to a. per roll.
Creamery 90 to IS per roll.
Corvallis.
Wheat 6S per Dushsl.
Oats 2o to 80
Flour o5 per sack
Butter 80 to 40 per roll
Creamery 70 per roll
Eggs 12A C per doz
Chickens I2H to IS per pound.
Lard IS per lb
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-03-21
To Land Buyers.

| can sell you any kind or size Of farm, stock
or dairy ranch, with or without stock; also city
properties, acreage near town, business propo-=
sitons, ETC. Farms and ranches $50 to $40
per acre
If you are in search Of such, see me before
you buy. F.P. MORGAN
The evening world., 1903-05-28
BLAME CONTRACTOR
FOR TALLY.HO FALL.
John Campbell Thompson, Whose
Party Got a Subway Shake-Up,
Says Planklns Was Bad.

Tho Rapid Transit Commissioners
have ordered an Investigation to learn
who was responsible for the condition
of LenoX avenu at One Hundred and
Thirty-fifth street, where there came 80
near being n fatal accident to John
Campbell Thompson and a party or
friends OF his tally-ho. Mr.. Thompson
says the contractor Is to blame for care
lessness In planking the street at that
point.
Mr.. Thompson left the Plaza Hotel yes
terday afternoon. With him we're Harry
Lahr and his brother, Moncure Robin
son, Charles Greenough and Jones Otis
Mlnot, and their destination was the
Suburban Club. in one Hundred and
S~eventy-ninth street.
They drove out Lenox VENUE, Mr..
Thompson as whip. until near One Hun
dred and Thirty-ifth street when he
saw a southbound car approaching. He
swerved the four horses to the opposite
rear wheels struck the fragile rail at the
feet deep at that point The guests were
all thrown from their seats to the
pavement. Mr.. Thompson was the only
one to retain his seat. A policeman
jumped to the heads OF the leaders. and
grooms soon had the animals under con-
troll. The front wheel OF the tally-ho
had slipped through the %planking and
the vehicle was hanging dangerously
over the subway
Harry Lehr soiled a new pair OF very
light gloves.
The evening world., 1903-05-28
RICH MAN WEOS;
FAMILY ABSENT.
Aged Richard Deeves, Million
aire CIubman, Causes a Great
Stir by Marrying the Sister OF
His Son-in-LaW.

Instead of December marrying May
che wedding of Richard Deeves to Min
ME Crooks Quin Is said to be more like
December and November. the BRIDE
being only a few years the Junior Of
Mr.. Deeves. who is sixty-six.
Incidentally the children and grand
children Of Mr.. Deeves. who is a mill
ionnire clubman. politician and contrac-
tor. are said to have been absent from
the ceremony, although invited. Mr..
Deeves's son, J Henry Deeves, who Is
associated with him in business, denies
hat there wa any opposition to the
marriage, but he would like to know
what relation a mans children will be
TO his s~on-in-law II their mother is his
soa-in-law's sister.
The bride is the sister OF Mr.. Deeves's
e~on-in-law. ]. Floy Quin. who, with his
wife and children, live with Mr.. Deeves
at No. IS West Eighty-third street.
When asked about the wedding Mr..
Qu,n laid:
THE family dislikes notoriety OF this
kind. II we wanted anything to be said
we would have given 1t out before. We
want nc further mention made Of the
marriage than is contained in the notice
printed this morning"
The first the friends OF the family knew
OF the wedding was when this advertise
ment was published:
DEEyEs-QuIN.-At the residence Of tina brides
sister. on Tue~y. May 2i. by the Rev. Andrew
G!llles. assisted by Or. James Montgomery.
Minnie Crooks, daughter OF Henry Wyndham
ouin. to Richard peeves. OF New York City.
Mr.. Deeves and his bride. who Is n
distant relative of Lord Dunraven. have
left the city on a wedding trip and are
not expected to return for several
months. He was born in Ireland, but
has been a resident of New York nearly
all his life. He is a member of the
Lotos, Colonial. Republican and Wa
Wa Yonda clubs, an active worker in
the cause OF reform and ardent horse.
man.
The evening world., 1903-05-28
ALIEN
WAS DICTATOR.
Winsome Boy from Spain Ran
Things on Ellis Island Until
His Father Took Him to New
England.

Ellis Island has lost It's mascot. the
iittle Spanish boy, who for the last "
weeks has played about the bare cor
ridors OF the immigration Building till
tho g~rufrest attendant had learned to
smile at his coming and even Commits
sioner Williams had added one TO his
rapidly accumulated stool OF pennies.
On April Is Ernesto Romera, for that
Is the dark-eyed little fellows name.
landed from the stea mship Lahn with
his father and mother. suffering from
Intestinal fever. His parents were al
lowed to proceed 10 their destination.
Brockton. Mass. but the little boy was
neld and sent to the Long Island Col
lege Hospital for treatment. He was
discharged from the hospital more than
two weeks ago and ever since has been
a guest OF the immigration authorities
at Ellis Island.
ME boys father was at once notified
OF his recovery, but he did NOT come
for the boy until yesterday. Ernesto
was at first afraid that he had lost his
papa and mamma, and spent the irst
two lays out OF tho hospital crying
In the corridors.
Got n big Orange.
His crying attracted the attention OF
william Fitzgerald, OF the Immigration
The evening world., 1903-05-28
100000 PLAGUE DEATHS.

I LONDON. May oS.-There were al $50
deaths from the bubonic plague in the
funtab between Jan. l and May ., ac-
to a statement made to-day by
Lord George Hamilton, the indian Secre-
terry. in the House of Commons.
The evening world., 1903-05-28

Bureau, who, TO console him, CAV him
a big orange and the freedom OF the
building.
Though Ernesto does not know a WORD
Of English, his pretty little ways won
him many friends among the employees
OF tho building and It's visitors. what
was more important, doubtless. to the
bnght-eyed Spanish boy. they ais
brought m~oney-brown coppers and Dig
dull nickelS and bright silver pieces.
Ernesto had landed with two Belgian
pieces OF hve Centimes each, or one
cent. which he boarded jealousy in II
safety match box. ~
But before he had been at Ellis ashland
many days his fortune grew to exceed
the crampcd area OF the old receptacle.
Mrs. DAILY. a trained DurSe In the fNlts
Island Hospital: and Nd a piece OF B1 nssn.
ngvcd i've problem By Elakilg the
little fellow a stout bag OF ped ticking
And when his father came for MN yes,
eyes one dollar and thirty-fiye cents IN
coppers and small change. which he had
accumulated in his two weeks stay on
E"Penny-ilttle penny" Ernesto would
say to the admiring visitor and hole
up the bag. That was all the Englisn
Very jealous OF his money and there
was but one person In the building
whom he would allow to touch or In
spect his hoard This was his first
friend. Mr.. Fitzgerald, whom, he trusted
so far that he would count his pennies
into his outstretched palms, smiling, at
every penny. and then rOguishly gather
them up In his little fist and thrust
them back into the bag.
There was sorrow throughout the big
building when Ernesto's father came
for him yesterday and tho little boy
himself seemed loath to part with his
new friends who had supplied him with
so many oranges and silver pieces.
The evening world., 1903-05-28
GIRL DIES FROM BURNS.
Little Annie Hyinan succumbs to
Her Injuries.

Twelve-year-old Annie Hyman. VINO
was burned in a fire at her home, No. 2
Suffolk street. last night. died in the
Gouverneur Hospital to-day.
The girl was found by her mother
last night with her clothes on fire. 1t
is believed that the child was playing
with matches and accidentally set fire
10 her clothing.
The evening world., 1903-05-28

His crying attracted the attention of
william Fitzgerald. of the Immigration
The evening world., 1903-05-28

Paiamas of white and fancy striped
Madras and fancy cheviot. fancy
trimmed, military collar and M
pearl buttons. ........... >oS
Value $l.2S.
Paiamas of fine grade Madras, in white,
fancy stripes and neat figures; also
Cheviots, with military col N, ~
lar and pearlbuttons...... p1.oo
Value $3.50.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-26
A Double Anniversary Service.

The services at the Presbyterian
church last Sunday were of q peculi.
arly interesting character. In the
morning the first anniversary Of the
reception of the 1913 members was OBJ
served in sermon especially address
ed to these. 1t was practical, search
ing and designed TO give help in the
divine life. 1t was well received. The
pastor says that nearly 100 OF the one
year old members were in attendance,
which speaks well for the years work.
Counting those who worship at Ham,
lin or were out of town or were sick
or were justifiably detained at home
the number who have fallen by the
way and do not count themselves of
the Lords people is less than twenty.
This is better showing than hostile
critics predicted year ago. There is
q happy spirit Of love and unity in
the church. In the evening the sub
ject was suggested by the anniversary
of the birth of Washington. 1t was a
service of patriotic song, missionary
fact and an address by the pastor on
some of the missionary heroes who
have done much to sustain the work
of Washington not only by planting
the banner of the cross in our frontier
but also by upholding civic right
eousness and inspiring the spirit OF
patriotism
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-26
Ho0ver's improvements.

G. w. Hoover received very fine
funeral car last Saturday from the
Rock Falls Mfg Co. in Illinois. II
is one of the finest vehicles of its kind
in Iowa, being most tastefully finish
ed. 1t has solid rubber tires which
are two inches in diameter. The most
catchy thing is probably the seat and
the stand which supports it which Is
covered with black hammer cloth, well
shaped and snowy. Another handy
thing about the car is in width and
the way the baskets are held in place
when once inside. There are four
strong grippers that are worked by a
crank in the back of the car which in
sures safe transportation of corps
as far as sliding around goes.
He has also added recently a lower
ing device for lowering caskets into
the grave. With this machine he can
lower casket in any length OF time
from minute to u half hour, owing
to the length of services at the grave.
Another thing is his church trucks
and two beautiful candle sticks which
hold each five or six candles altogeth-
er. With his new black team he has
as nice an outfit as can be found in
Iowa. Mr.. Hoover has two licensed
undertakers working for him now, one
Danish gentleman by the name of Nels
jensen, formerly of Elkhorn and
Clyde Baker, a well known young
man to everyone in Audubon and the
surrounding country.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-26

The friends of Mrs. Harp Wilson
remembering her natal day invaded
her home last Saturday afternoon with
we'll filled baskets. The feast was a
tempting one to which the husbands
were also invited. Mrs. Bilharz, in
behalf of the company, presented some
handsome portaires and sugar and
dreamer of cut glass, as reminders Of
the day, and tokens of love from her
friends.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-26
School Noles.

Miss Martha Hubbold was enrolled
in the high school Monday.
Examinations are in order. Only
two weeks of this quarter remain,
making eleven more Of the term. Com
mencement comes on May Is.
The Seniors will give class play
on May |. This will be somewhat OF
an innovation and means work, but
with proverbial seniors conceit, they
think they are good for it.
The State Committee on Secondary
School Relations met last week at
Iowa City and it was officially an
nounced here Friday that the Audu-
bon high school had been placed on
the list of accredited schools. Any
graduate of the high school in the
class of 1908 and in later classes can
enter any college of the state without
examination. The school has a better
course of study than Is necessary to
gain entrance to the list. This event
marks an era in the history of the
school.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-26
Citizens Meeting.

There will be meeting of the bust
ness men and citizens at the court
house Friday evening, March 6, at
7:30 O'Clock to consider the question
of whether we as citizens want to take
stock in and thus assist in the project
OF building an electric railway from
Audubon to Harlan by the way of
Kimballton. J. A. NASH, Mayor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-26

The above Is a likeness of Mr.. Ell
gan who remains here a few days in
the interests of the local lodge. He
was here two weeks ago but was
obliged to return home on account of
the illness of his wife. He comes very
highly recommended as gentleman
and is one of the leading men in Mac
cabeeism. He informed US that he re-
Gently received the card of Congress-
man Hon. Walter |. Smith for MEM
bership in the Maccabees. He will no
doubt be of great aid to the lodge
here,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-26

r. J. Gilchrist is the new landlord
at the Park. He comes from Onawa
where he has had successful hotel ex-
perince. He seems like q courteous
gentleman. We hope for his success.
Mr.Booton will resume the conducting
of the Booton hotel about March, Is,
Mr.. SCOTS returning to their former
home here.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-26

Cut this out and take il to A. Fl.
Roberts drug store and get n free
sample OF Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets, the best physic.
They cleanse and invigorate the
stomach, improve the appetite and
regulate the bowels. Regular size,
DC per box.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-26
rAccABEE SOCIAL SESSION.
State Commander and Supreme
Commander VIII be Here.

Invitations are out inviting many
of our people to a social session of
the Maccabee lodge to be held in their
hall, over the Hersman store, to-
morrow evening. State Commander
j. M. Ermerins, of Des Moines, and
Supreme Deputy Commander Frank
Elgan, of Council Bluffs, are expect
ed here. A program will be carried
out, including selections by the Male
Quartette, A. +. brakes Orchestra and
addresses by prominent men. Dainty
refrehments will be served.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-26

John Norris was in town Tuesday
on his way home from Mechanicsville
where he had been with his daughter,
Mrs. Harry Fish. Mrs. Fish and
children will remain there where she
has an interest in a good drug bust
ness and other property interests.