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The Western news., 1903-10-07
GETS AIRsHIPS FOR WARS.
France Accepts Santos-Dumo ont'a
=. Offer of the Use of His Di-
& rigible Balloons.

The Paris Velo says that Santos.
Dumont, after successful demonstra.
tion with his dirigible balloon at the
recent review, offered to place his bal.
looms at the disposal of France in case
of war; Subsequently he received q
letter from Gen. Andre, the secretary
OF war, accepting the offer,
eat the review l noticed and admired
the facility with which your balloon
steered," wrote Gen. Andre 'It was i'm.
possible not to observe the progress
made in aerostatics, which seems tc
have attained practical application
especially from military point Of view
"As think the balloons may rende,
valuable service in time of war, | an
glad to accept the offer of your aeria,
f1otilla to the government of the repub.
lie and in its name l thank you for tn,
offer, which proves your lively sympath,
for France"
The Western news., 1903-10-07
SENSATIONAL PICTURE FINDS.

Recently, in Paris, Claude was un-
eartncd from amidst whole pile of
can,ases which had been purchased by
an old furniture dealer for mere song.
| 1T fetched over $4,000 when auctioned
| at one Of the picture sales, and now
| hangs in the gallery of noted Paris
| amateur.
A genuine find did occur not long ago
when picture by Cuyp, worth nearly
$1,000, was discovered nailed to ward
robe to form the panel of what original
ly had been a looking glass. The owner
explained that he had picked the pic
ture up at auction and had thought it
was cheaper to use it thus than to get
a substitute for the broken glass.
Perhaps one of the most curious uses
TO which picture of any value has ever
been placed was the Holbein painted on
a piece OF mahogany ard used as slid
ing panel OF serving hatch in a Dutch
inn. When cleaned it was sold for 81 500,
and except that it had evidently been
trimmed to serve the remarkable pur-
pose to which it had been applied. it
might possibly have fetched ten times
as much.
Not more than ten years ago two valu-
able paintings, which had been stolen
during the commune in Paris from one
OF the private picture galleries of the
French capital, were discovered hang
Ing side by side in the paror of an inn
not far from Brest. How they travelled
from Paris to this little village in the
extreme west of France remains a mys-
terry. The landlord little thought that
he had hanging on his walls paintings
worth $4,000.
Not long ago picture was discovered
IN the cottage Of peasant in a small
village of the department of Seine ct
Olse which proved on cleaning to be a
Tintoretto, since purchased by an Amer
lean collector for nearly sl5, 600. The
discovery Of the picture was made by
passing tourist who happened to have
an acquaintance with art matters
twenty years before that time, in the
lumber room of a chateau not far from
the village, the peasant had been over
turning some rubbish and he had found
the picture in a small ard Gil2 pidated
frame.
One of the chief picture dealers of
London not long ago was broueht
painting by man to whom it had been
left as legacy. The man did not thial.
much Of it. In fact, he was disanpoint- /,
ed that he had not been let s100 The
dealer recognized it at once as a Cor
reggie and made him an offer of $3.50 |
for it. He probably could have had it |
for $50 had not friend of his told him |
that picture for which a dealer was I
willing to give $3.50 must be worth much |
more. So he returned the next day and |
said he had decided not to part with it.
me offer was doubled and sextupled, but |
he refused. The value of the picture
finally was discovered to be SO 900.
The Western news., 1903-10-07

Fun with Sleeping Policeman,
In Singapore police court waiting
room an officer went to sleep. and on
awaking he found that his shoes had
been stolen by q facetious thief. =,
The Western news., 1903-10-07
CITY OFFICIALS.

Mayor-Miles Romney.
Treasurer-W. o. Fisk.
Attorney-R. Lee McCulloch.
Clerk-Richard G. Parmenter.
Marshal-W. A Strange.
Night Officer-.J. M. Higgins.
Police Magistrate-Frank j. Norris
Aldermen First Ward-Louis Peterson. H.
S. Page.
Aldermen Second Ward-Geo. II. Taylor. F.
l.. Burns.
Aldermen Third Ward-E. A. Trosdahl. j.
Howley.
The Western news., 1903-10-07
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
STATE OFFICIALS.

Governor. Joseph TOole.
Lieutenant Govern 'r. Frank Higgins.
Secretary OF State, NJ. Hays,
State Auditor. j. II Calderhaad.
state Treasurer. A. II. Barrett.
Attorney General lanes DOnnCn
Superintendent of Public Instructlc ". W.
Welch.
Ohief Justice. Theodore Brantley.
Associate justices, W. T. Pigott and Geo. r.
Holloway.
Clerk of Supreme Court. II. G. Rickarts.
Representative in Congress, Caldwell Ed
wards.
United States Senators, w. A. Clark and
Paris Gibson.
The Western news., 1903-10-07
COUNTY OFFICIALS.

District Judge, Frederick @. Webster.
Sheriff. Joshua Pond.
County Treasurer. Harvey l.. Carter
County Clerk and Recorder, y. M. Johnson
Clerk of District Court, J +. Gone.
Assessor. Arthur Beckwith.
County Attorney, w. P. Baker.
Superintendent of Schools, Kitty Ostermeyer
Coroner, L. M Lockwood.
Public Administrator, John Campbell.
Surveyor, M. ID. Kippen.
County Commissioners, Henry Grover, Geo.
Satterlee, J. Is. Overturf.
The Western news., 1903-10-07
SOCIETIES..

RAVALLI LODGE. No 36, X. OPP, MEETS
every Tuesday evening at Fonger's Hall.
cor. Main and Third streets All Knights in
good standing cordially invited to visit
j. M. Higgins, G. G.
g. M. johnson. X. of r. and S.
The Western news., 1903-10-07
VICTOR SOCIETIES.

Victor Lodge No. AZ A.F. "a. NJ, meets first
and third Saturdays at Appolonio, Waters &
Is extended to visiting members. T. II,
Hanbidge, W.M.; M. d. Fulkerson, Secretary.
The Western news., 1903-10-07

9AMILTON. LODGE, NO. 4s. /. o. o. f..
meets every Monday night at Odd Fel-
lows all, South Second street. All Brothers
good standing invited to visit.
@. B. Irvine, N, g.
T. l.. Adair, II. S.
The Western news., 1903-10-07

IONIC LODGE NO. 3S. A. +. & A. M. MEETS
first and third Saturdays ofeach month at
Odd Fellows hall, Second street. Sojourning
brethren invited to attend
o. C. COOPER. W M.
J.J.SOUTWICK, Sec.
The Western news., 1903-10-07

BITTER ROOT TENCAMPMENT, NO. 10, 10.
=. F., meets first and third Fridays at odd
Fellows hall. Visiting Brothers invited to
attend. VIM. ROMBOUGH, G. p.
J. T. BOARDMAN. Scribe.
The Western news., 1903-10-07

HAMILTON FEDERAL UNION NO. 1oe
A. L. Z. meets every Saturday except the
last week of each month when it meets on
Wednesday, at SEQ p m. in FOngers hall.
corner Third and Main streets.
WALTER WARREN, President.
HARRY SOUTH, Recording Secretary.
The Western news., 1903-10-07

Victor Tent No. IS X. o. T. NJ. meets first
and third Tuesdays of each month at Appo-
Ionic, Waters Cos hall. Visiting Knights
Barnhill, Il. X.
The Western news., 1903-10-07

HAMILTON LODGE NO, 20. A. O. U. W =.
meets every second and fourth Thursday at
Odd Fellows Hall, at y. m.
i. J. MOkRIS. M. W.
HENRY GROVER, Rec
The Western news., 1903-10-07

Friday at Appolonio Waters & Co.'S half.
Visiting brotheIs cordially invited to attend.
", Il. Hickman N, G.; Jos. Appolonio, Sec.
The Western news., 1903-10-07

PINE Gene CAMP NO. 754 WOODMEN OF
the World meets every Thursday evening
in Fonger's hall, corner Main and Third
streets. @. G. COULTER. &C
L. j. WATSON, Clerk
The Western news., 1903-10-07

CHARITY LODGE. NO. II. I. o. 0 F.
meets the second and Fourth Wednesdays
of each month at Odd Fellows hall.
MRS. M. J. FLETCHER, N. G.
MRS. ADA BURNS, Secretary.
The Western news., 1903-10-07

second and fourth Saturday afternoons at
2:O p. m. Mrs. 7. B. Ray, Commander; Mrs.
Curtis Williams. r. K. ~ o
The Western news., 1903-10-07

Naomi Chapter No, 9 o. E. s.. meets first
and third Wednesdays of each month at A
". Co.'S hail. Mrs Louise Waters, W. NJ. |;
n. d. Fulkerson, Sec.
The Western news., 1903-10-07

CORVALLIS LODGE No. 90. A. F. & A. NJ
meets every second fourth Saturday
evenings in Masonic hall, Corvallis Visit
Ing brethren in good standing cordially in
vited. r. r. SMITHEY " M
G. G. LOCKWOOD, Sec.
The Western news., 1903-10-07

Victor Lodge No. 20 A. o, U. w., meets sec
Henry McVey, Nj. w.; VIM. Tucker, Recorder
The Western news., 1903-10-07

EVENING STAR. No. SO. 1. O. O. F. MEETS
every Saturday evening in Miles Hall.
vited to attend. CHAS. LAWRENCE, N. G.
AUGUST SOLLEDER, Sec.
The Western news., 1903-10-07

BITTER ROOT TENTK. o. r. M, meets 2nd
and 4th Friday evenings at Odd Fellows
Hall. Visiting Knights are cordially invited
to at lend.
J. M. REINDEAU, Commander.
MARTIN TINGLEY, Record Keeper.
The Western news., 1903-10-07

HAMILTON CAMP NO. 56o4. MODERN
Woodmen of America. Meets at Odd
Fellows Hall every Tuesday evening
e. +. RICHARDS, Clerk. 9. o. COULTER, v. g
The Western news., 1903-10-07

Victor am p No. $685. M. VA. meets second
and fourth Saturdays at A. W. & Co.'S hall
8. q. Ault, V. G. M. NJ. Williams, Clerk.
The Western news., 1903-10-07

Charity Lodge No. d. Of a. meets second
and fourth Saturdays at Workman hall, Mrs.
Amanda Vert. O. H.; Mrs. Mary E. Gregory.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-01-10
MADE DIRECTOR
Prof. II. T. French Wins New Honors
at the University ofIdaho.

Prof. H. r. French, who has
many friends in Corvallis and Ore
gon, has been promoted to the di-
rectorship of the experiment station
at Idaho, where he has been pro-
fessor of agriculture for the past
three or four years. Prof. French
was for many years connected with
the Oregon Agricultural College,
having resigned his position In the
latter Institution to accept place
at an advanced salary in the Idaho
University. He has many friends
in this city who are pleased to learn
of his new honors, Facts relative
to the change are told as follows
in the Moscow Mirror, of Decem-
Der 10th;
"The board of regents of the
University at recent meeting Sc
gregated the work of the Univer-
sity and the Experiment Station,
This was done on the recommend
alton of President MacLean who
has realized for some time the nec-
cessity for this division of labor.
This is the policy pursued by all
of the leading institutions and adds
to the efficiency Of both branches
of the work. The new director
takes up his duties January 1st.
Professor French has been connect
ed with the University for a numb
er of years and his many friends
and the friends of the institution
will be pleased to learn of his pro-
motion"
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-01-10
New Deeds.

William Trevor and wife to Mar
cur Fried, 10 acres seven miles
north of Corvallis, IS.
William Trevor to Louise Trevor
10 acres north of Corvallis, 81.
R Ell Brown and wife to Marcus
Fried, 20 acres, seven miles north
of Corvallis, 81. :.
John Bier and wife~to T Wyatt,
seven acres near Philomath $I82.=
Melissa E Cameron and husband
to Agnes Thompson, residence
property in Block 13 County addi-
ton to Corvallis, $3.50.
J A Hawkins and wife to Chaun-
cy Dexter, fifteen acres near Phi1o-
math, $500.
Sarah F Flgin and husband to
F E Edwards, lots in Wells and
McE1roy addition, $40.
ST Frazier to J A Frazier three
fourths interest in II acres near
Corvallis, $335.
A Frazier to S T Frazier, one
fourth interest in NII5 acres near
Corvallis, 1884.
Antoine E Luther to B B Barnes
81 acres near Albany, $3.50.
Onas A Brown to E E Wilson six
lots in blk E Avery's addition, $1o.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-01-10
GRANDPA MITCHELL
A Brief Biography-Aged s7-Eighty
Two Descendants.

The following brief history o
John Mitchell. who recently diet
at his home on Beaver Creek, thi
county, is handed the TIMES TO
publication:
John Mitchell was born in Dun
dee. Forfarshire, Scotland, May FL
1915. He came to America i,
1842. and was married to Mary
McGregor, October 22nd, 1S47, il
East Brooklyn, New York. TX
them eleven children were born
four of whom preceded the fathe1
to the grave. The wife, sever
children, A grandchildren and Il
great grandchildren mourn the loss
of Grandpa Mitchell, He passed
away at eight o'clock, December
25,rIoo2, aged 81 years, sever
months and four days.
Mr.. Mitche1ps Christian life dates
back farther than we know. Ever
since childhood has he been trying
to follow his Master. His home
was in Patterson, New Jersey for a
number of years, and from there
he removed to Wisconsin, where
he taught school for several years
or until 1870, when with his family
he moved to Nebraska, and while
he lived in that state always held
Offices of care and trust, until the
year 1890, The children had all
gone to homes of their own, and
with his wife he came to Oregon
in search of a mi1der climate in
which to enjoy the remainder of his
days. He often spoke of the pleas
ure he took in the latter part of his
life.
Truly his work has been well
done and clear record of his past
life lies before us now where for
many, many years on his birthday
he made a special entry in his day
book thanking God for his good
ness. This was the last, May
FL, 1oo2-I am 81 years old today
and in very good health for one of
my age. I am duly thankful to
God who has spared me all these
years. I am still able, with the
help of mother, to attend to the
P. o. at Inavale. Benton Co. Ore
gon. (which he did until Sunday
morning and thea departed-"Keep
the birthday of the King, in the
land to which he journeyed, to hear
the angels sing.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-01-10
Yaquina Bay Celery

Constantly on hand at Zierolf's.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-01-10
STRANGE DEPREDATIoNs.
Cuts Harness, Breaks Shotguns and
Steals-Neighborhood Mystery.

There is something of mystery
out on the farm of Arthur Meeks
who resides dozen miles south OF
Corvallis, in the vicinity of Mrs
Mary Barclays home. Beganning
last summer and continuing at in
tervals ever since, wanton de-
struction of property, such as the
cutting of harness and acts of SIM
liar character have been in progress
and up to the present, the identity
of the guilty party has not been
ascertained. The depredations have
been carried to such an extent that
Sheriff Burnett has been called into
the case, aud he was out at the farm
last Saturday. Thequeer and wan
ton acts of the aggressor are well
known throughout the community,
and each fresh depreciation sends a
sensation through the neighbor-
hood.
The first exploit of this unknown
Jack the Ripper occurred last sum-
mer, when the neighborhood was
startled with a story of daylight
robbery at the Meeks house. A
boy of IS or 16 was at home alone
one day, and when the family re-
turned, the contents OF bureau
drawers were on the floor, and var
ious other signs of disturbances
were seen. A small sum of money
was missing. and the boy told a
story to the effect that a man had
come to the house during the day,
that he had caught the man in the
act of robbing the house and had
chased him out, firing several shots
at the fugative as the latter fed.
Subsequently there were other Wis
its from the alleged man. The family
returned one day to find a set of
harness that hung in the barn, cut
to pieces. Tugs were cut almost off
and other portions were cut@ and
split with reckless abandon. In the
house a 500 shot gun had been
wantonly broken from the stock, by
striking the butt against the floor
Or wall. Another shotgun, owned
by the way by the boy, was found,
broken in the same manner. On
one occasion cans OF lard were car
ried out in the yard, the tops reno
we'd and dirt and dust sprinkled in
the lard. To make sure that as
much as possible would be de-
stroyed, stick was jabbed time and
again into the lard content so as to
mix it thoroughly with the dirt.
For a time there was a 1u11 in the
operations, but recently they were
renewed. The Saturday before
Woodmen day in Corvallis there
was a grand cutting of harness and
other depredations. On Woodmen
day portions ofthe harness that had
been cut in pieces were repaired in
this city. Twice recently the Meeks
house has been almost upset by the
depredations of the wanton and
strange unknown, and the people
round about are speculating more
than ever, and telling each other of
their suspicious.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-01-10

TW MCGOWAN, Jr, established 1867
commission merchant, hops, and general
merchandise, 36 & 38 Whitehall street,
New York. Liberal advance made on
all consignments, Highest market
prices obtained and quick returns. Ref
ferences: r G Dunn's Mercantile
Agency, New York; Bradstreets Mer-
camille Agency, New York; Bank of
America, New York,
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-01-10
Codhsh onelet.

Shred cooked salt Goldfish finely.
To each cupful allow one of milk and
one of egg, sprinkle with pepper; add
one tablespoonful of -four and one
of butter for each pint of milk; cook
together as for cream sauce, and
bake half an n.hour.-American Queen.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-01-10
Notice to the Public.

On account of the advance in the
price of blacksmith supplies, we, the
undersigned, blacksmiths of Corvallis,
have been compelled to raise the price
after Jan Ist, 1903, to two dollars
per horse, new shoes all around, and one
dollar per horse, old shoes ali around.
w. NJ. Porter,
Horning Brcs,
J. F. Phillips.
L. V. Baker.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-01-10
To the Public,

Beginning January Ist, the delivery
wagons OF both Corvallis meat markets
will be discontinued, and all meats will
be carried to customers in all parts of
the city by the general delivery. They
will give an all dav service, instead of
only a morning delivery as heretofore.
Smith & Heut.
Wicks & Lilly.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-01-10
For Sale.

Poland China Hogs, Shropshire bucks
Polled Angus cattle, and IS head of
goats. Also few bushels left of cheat
and Speltz seed.
L. L. Brooks,
Corvallis.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-01-10
For Sale

Millinery goods, and fixtures for sale
on First street. Albany, Good location,
For particulars write to Albany; Oregon.
Box 1874.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-01-10
A 1909 Resolution

Resolved, that myself and famil y
will buy all our dry goods, fur.
nishing goods, clothing. shoes, hats etc
at Nolan & Ca11ahan's, as we want to
get complete set of their elegant pre-
MUM dishes this year.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-01-10
For Sale.

Milk COW also several stock cows for
sale. One good plow horse to let to good
party for feed.
Organ & Carriage Factory,
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-01-10
New Color I'm Favor.

Venetian pink is the name of a
new peculiar, and to some people
very becoming, shade of rose that
will appear among yelvets, chiffens;
and ribbons for collars, bows, choux,
and millinery uses.-Detroit Free
Press.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-01-10
Notice to Our Patrons

During January, February and March
we will close our store at seven O'Clock.
Nolan & Callahan.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-01-10
Jersey Milk Cow.

Fresh Garistmas day, perfectly gentle
For.sale by
James Heron,
Bruce. Benton Co.
Newport daily independent., 1903-01-22
A HALLIDAY SESSION.

Little Rock, Jan. 22.-At noon yes terday the senate and house met in joint session and after the vote on United States senator of the previous day was canvassed, Hon. James P. Clarke was declared elected United States senator for the term of six years, beginning March 4, 1903
 Both the senate and house adjourned at noon for the purpose of enabling the members to attend the good roads convention.
 So far the total number of bills in- troduced is 190, seventy-two in the senate and 11s in the house. Four bills have passed both branches.
 Speaker Moore will announce the house standing committees today.
 A number of local measures were passed in the house.
 MT. Keel called up house bill No. 5, fixing the fees and salaries of Jackson county officers. It was read the third time. MT. Keel said the matter had been made an issue in the last election in Jackson county and approved by 2 vote of to 1. The bill passed ayei 94, noes 0.
Newport daily independent., 1903-01-22
NEW REVENUE RULING.

A circular was received Wednesday in the office of the revenue depart ment at Memphis from the commis- sioner of internal revenue which is of considerable interest locally. The circular contains new ruling of the treasury department in which it is held that druggists and others who sell soda drinks or similar spirits bev- erages tc which any distilled spirits, wine or any compounds thereof are added are required to pay tax as re- tail liquor dealers under the internal revenue law.
 Although the new rule was decided upon in the latter part of last year and was to go into effect on the first January the circular containing this information was not received at the local revenue office until yesterday.
 A number of the circulars were forwarded and one will be sent to every firm in the city where soda water business is conducted. A close inspection will be made of each oi these places by the local revenue agents and warning will be given that if the letter of the ruling is violated 1T any instance report to the department at Washington asilsisted upon in the circular will be made.
Newport daily independent., 1903-01-22
PROMINENT LADY BURNED.

Clarendon, Jan. 21.-Mrs. J. P. Lee, wife of Hon. J. P. Lee of this place, who was so severely burned last night, died this afternoon. Mrs. Lee was reading before fireplace, and did not notice that spark had set her dress on fire until the flames enveloped her. Her husband, attracted by her screams, was severely burned about the hands and arms while attempting to rescue his wife. Mrs. Lee died in great agony, although every effort was made to alleviate her suffering.
 Mrs. Lee was prominent in church work and in Clarendon's social cir cles. Her husband is prominent at- torney of this place.
Newport daily independent., 1903-01-22
SOMETHING DOING
 IN OLD BUTLER.

Recorder Ed L. Abingdon and dep uties issued two hundred and ninety nine marriage licenses last year, gain of 54 over the year preceding. All ages wer susceptible to the darts of Cupid during the year 19O12. Natur- ally, the young ones had the love fever worse. Fify-five of the brides were under age and four of them had passed their sixtieth birthday. Two of the brides were 13 years of age and one was S3. Four of the ladies were IA, and four were 50. Of the grooms, five were 20, four were 19, two were IS, and one was 90. There was but one extraordinary license issued, and it was returned: that of a negro who had induced a white woman to become his bride.-Poplar Bluff Citizen.