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The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-08-22
REsENTS DESTRUCTION OF
OF HIS WATERMELON
PATCH.
He Empties His weapon Into the
Crowd Wounding Nine out of
Eleven White Men-Tne
Sheriff and Posse in
Close Pnreuit.

ACnaui hld., IAuHsf q. INO"S
has just reached here that four men
were killed and nine wounded in
Randolph county by desperate
negro named Sledge. The sheriff
and posse are in pursuit, but have
not: been able to capture the MUIR
derer. ~ 5is5
The trouble started over a diff
Guilty in watermelon patch. A
party of white men were working
on the public road, at Beaver
Creek, near Lamar. Sledge had a
watermelon patch near the road,
aud when the men finished working
they asked permission to eat few
watermelons. Sledge told them to
help themselves. AS soon as the
men entered the patch they btgan
TO cut and slash melons in every
direction. The negro went after a
gun. He emptied the weapon into
the GRO 1d, Wounding nine out of
eleven.
After the shooting Sledge fed. A
posse headed by the sheriff over
took the negro near the Tal1ahoosa
River, five miles from Wedowee.
He was ordered to surrender but
replied by firing his shot gun, in
ssantly killing Thomas Ebbitt and
Thomas Ford
This aftern Jon sledge was accost.
ed on the road by James Moore and
Bud Wilson. Without warning the
negro raised his gun and fired. in
staa,Ep killing M ore and fatally
wouading wilson.
HilEsbora, Or, Aug. 1Ss-D. j
Tromley, who alleges that he is
private detective from Michigan,
was last night t,ksn from the city
Jail by crowd of 25 young men
aud treated to a liberal dose of tar
aad feathers. For some weeks
Bromley has been stopping with
woman who resides near the court
house. and he has made hims III
very ohn ,xious to the ladies' who
reside n the immediate vicinity.
He first claimed that he was ,us-
IN of the woman at whose house he
lived, tnt Later claimed that they
We're married.
Tfomley was dissolute and be-
si3es asslulting the marshal one eve.
ming, he has threatened others with
injury. r. has also served two or
threal tinles in the city jail for
drunkenuess. Tlomley was wanted
on a charge for disturbing the
peace, as I1a bad threatened the life
of a.cltiz esi who was out of town,
alleging et.at he would kill him ul-
on his return. A message was cent
to the house at which he lives early /
in the evening, and Tromley came
down town accompanied by the wo-
wan. Upon reaching the business
part nf the town he was arrested,
and laced in the city Jail. \
Liter crowd broke into the jail
and, between ten and
twelve, toek Franllry out Of the Jail, {
took him TO the brickyard east of
the 10 va, stripped bin and applied
y liberal clae nf TAR, after which
they made him roll over in a brd
Of .fe 4thsrs. Tromiey begged Tor his
life, the crowd hving placed q
rope around his neck before start
ing for the scene of violence.
After he hsd been larred Tromley
Was told to Lave end return no
more upon p nalty of harsher treat
ment He went to the house of
Charles S ewart, q bachelor, and.
begging admit,anca, was given coal
oil with which i to cleanse himself.
He then disappeared down the
1ack taYarG Portland.
In Kings Valley.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-08-22
Ruthyn Tlsul,.:rnle|y. ~ !
...- VIOLIN -, -. Z. /.

Instruction given TO beginners, and
pupils in all stages of advancement.
Studio Opposite parsonage Of M. e.
Church, South. f5t2'i sFiI1@ So
sri irsf sEHfrfSgl.fts4 st at4f iS. y
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-08-22

Last Tuesday Mr.. B nnett had
the misfortune to get his arm crush
ed between the wagon wheel and
brake, while hauling a load of lum-
her from the Benton County Lum-
Der Company's yards to the new
bridge near Monroe.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-08-22
For Rem

For Rent.
Furnished rooms, second door north
of M. E, CHURCH South.
Mrs. E. T.. Fitch
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-08-22
AT Philomath.

Elder Logan, Father of DR.. .sR.
O. Logan, died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs Keezel, Sunday
night. He had been in feeble health
for some time. ~ v
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-08-22
Wanted.

Wanted.
To rent a farm or stock ranch. Will
pay cash or give one third. Address
w. A. Rickard. Bell Fountain.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-08-22
Trustees Sale

at.isi' 45:f 2ai Trus, ee's Sale. .snsp ia Z
Ii. the Dtsttict Court of the United States for
the District of Oregon. ,5s5 iisi .,, IS
In the matter of H. G. Mahbn. ass "a
i4es "a Bankrupt, In Bankruptcy
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-08-22
DOWN AT WELLS.
WHEAT YIELDING AS HIGH
AS THIRTY THREE BUSH
ELS IN NORTH BENTON s
Oats Going Fron IS to 4o-Childs
Finger cut off in Kiogsgvalley
Arm Of man Crushed at 81;
Philomath-Tribute
Iit Ito Mrs Ainslie. s.. f3g.a

Miss Annie Lorgeson returned
home last Thursday, after spending
a few days in Wells.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-08-22

] Notice is hereby given that under and by
virtue of an order OF sale made and entered by
C G, Bryant referee in bankruptcy in the mat
ter of the estate of Ii, C. Mahon, q bankrupt. I
will on
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-08-22

New deeds filed for record are:
Charlotte Polly and husband to G..
c. Peek, III acres in Alsea, $500.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1903-01-08

neaith IN the prime Of his years, the
heir to a throne, he had gambled away
ms future and that of brave loyal
country. Cod. he cried, "God for
give mel! And with that the confu-
sion Of his senses; passed away, and he
regained his self possession in mo-
ment.
To his surprise Geraldine had disap-
peared. There was no one in the card
room but his destined butcher consult
ing with the president, and the young
man Of the cream tarts who slipped
up to the prince and whispered in his
ear: re
II would give million, if l had it,
for your luck" FIX 49,.
His highness could not help reflect
ing as the young man departed that he
would have sold his opportunity for a
much more moderate sum.
The whispered conference now came
to an end. The holder of the ace of
CLUBS left the room with look of in
telligence, and the president, approach
ing the unfortunate prince. proffered
him his hand. II
L am pleased to have met you, SIR"
said he, land pleased to have been in
position to do you this trifing serv-
Ice. At least you cannot complain of
delay. On the second evening-what a
stroke of luck!''
The prince endeavored in vain to ar
t1culate something in response, but his
mouth was dry and his tongue seemed
|paralyzed.
you feel little sickish?'' asked the
president, with some show of solicit
tude. "Most gentlemen do. Will you
take little brandy?"
The prince signified in the aftirma-
tive, and the other Immediately poured
some of the spirit into tumbler.
"Poor old Malthyw calculated the
president as the prince drained the
glass. 'He drank near upon a pint,
and little enough good it seemed to do
him.
- Il am more amenable to treatment"
said the prince, a good deal revived
Il am my own man again at once, as
you perceive. And so, let me ask you,
what are my directions?"
"You will proceed along the Strand,
i'm the direction of the city, and on the
left hand pavement, until you meet the
gentleman who has just left the room.
He will continue your instructions and
him you will have the kindness to obey
the authority of the club is vested in
his person for the night. And now"
added the president, Il wish you a
pleasant walk
Florizel acknowledged the salutation
rather awkwardly and took his leave.
He passed through the smoking room,
where the bulk of the players were still
consuming champagne, some of which
he had himself ordered and paid for.
and he was surprised to find himself
cursing them in his heart. He put on
his hat and greatcoat in the cabinet
and selected his umbrella from a cor
ner. The familiarity of these acts and
the thought that he was about them
for the last ti1le betrayed him into a
fit of laughter which sounded unpleas-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1903-01-08

The president was somewhat affected
BY these compliments from one of his
highness' superior bearing. He ac-
knowledged them almost with humil-
ity.
''Poor Malthyr' he added. II shall
hardly know the club without him.
The most of my patrons are boys. sir,
and poetical boys, who are not much
company for me. Not but what NAL
thy had some poetry, too, but it was
of kind that could understand"
Il can readily imagine you should
find yourself in sympathy with Mr..
Malthus," returned the prince. "He
struck me as man of a very original
disposition
The young man of the cream tarts
was in the ROOM, but painfully de-
pressed and silent. His late compan-
ions sought in vain to lead him into
conversation.
How bitterly WISH" he cried, ''that
l had never brought you to this in
famous abode! Begone while you are
clean handed. If you could have heard
the old man scream as he fell and the
noise of his bones upon the pavement!
Wish me, if you have any kindness to
so fallen a being-wish the ace of
spades for me tonight!'
A few more members dropped in as
the evening went on, but the club did
not muster more than the devils dozen
when they took their places at the ta-
BILE. The prince was again conscious
of certain JOY in his alarms, but he
was astonished to see Geraldine so
much more self possessed than on the
night before.
1T is extraordinary" thought the
prince, "that will, made OF unmade,
should so greatly influence a young
mans spirit
ATTENTION, gentlemeny' said the pres
ident, and he began to deal.
% Three times the cards went all
around the table, and neither of the
marked cards had yet fallen from his
hand. The excitement as he began the
fourth distribution was overwhelming.
There were just cards enough to go
once more entirely round. The prince,
who sat second from the dealers left,
would receive, in the reverse mode of
dealing practiced at the club, the Sec
ond last card. The third player turned
up a black ace; it was the ace of clubs.
The next received diamond, the next
heart, and so on, but the ace of spades
was still undelivered. At last Gerald
inc, who sat upon the princes left,
turned his card. 1t was an ace, but
the ace of hearts.
When Prince Florizel saw his fate
upon. the table in front of him, his
heart stood still. He was a brave man,
but the sweat poured off his face.
There were exactly fifty chances out
of hundred that he was doomed. He
reversed the card; it was the ace of
spades. A loud roaring filed his brain,
and the table swan before his eyes.
He heard the player on his right break
into fit of laughter that sounded be-
tween mirth and disappointment. He
saw the company rapidly dispensing,
but his mind was full of other thoughts.
He recognized how foolish, how Grim
inal, had been his conduct In perfect
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1903-01-08

piece of diversion to propose to you
Here" laying his hand on the shoulder
of Colonel Geraldine's young brother,
''is an officer of mine who desires to
make little tour upon the continent,
and I ask you as favor to accom-
pany him on this excursion. Do YOU
he went on, changing his tone-''do you
shoot we'll with the pistol? Because
you may have need of that accomplish
ment. When two men go travelling to-
gether, it is best to be prepared for all.
Let me add that if by any chance you
should lose young Mr.. Geraldine upon
the way, 1 shall always have altotner
member of my household to plaeS at
your disposal, and I am known, Mr..
President, to have long eyesight md as
long an arm"
With these words, said with mich
sternness, the prince concluded lis adj
dress. Next morning the members Of
the club were suitably provided for by
his munifcence. and the president Bet
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THE rRIN oEroN IN TON. rio Z, JAN UARY 8 1908

into which you follow me, not only viii
i never pardon you, but what. i be-
lieve will much more sensibly AFFECT
you'll shall never forgive myself. I'll
Il receive your highness' commando
replied the colonel. "Shall we 60 from
this accursed spot ~
Eyes" said the prince. Call a cab.
In heavens name, and let me try to
forget in slumber the memory OF this
nights disgrace"
" But it was noticeable that he care
fully read the name of the court before
he left it.. S5s85
The next morning, as soon as the
prince was stirring, Colonel Geraldine
brought him a daily newspaper, with
the following paragraph marked:
Melancholy Accident. - This morning
about 2 o'clock, Mr.. Bartholomew MAI.
thus of 16 Chepstow place, westbourne
Grove. on his way home from party at a
friends house fell over the upper parapet
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1903-01-08

antly in his own ears. He conceived
reluctance to leave the cabinet and
turned instead to the window. The
sight of the lamps and the darkness
recalled him to himself.
"Come, come! l must be man." he
thought, "and tear myself away"
At the corner of Box court three men
fell upon Prince Florizel, and he was
hnceremoniously thrust into a carriage,
(which at once drove rapidly away.
There was already an occupant.
"Will your highness pardon my
Eeal?" said a we'll known voice,
The prince threw himself upon the
|colonel's neck in a passion of relief.
"How can ever thank you?" he
cried. ."And how was this effected p
Although he had been willing to
march upon his doom. he was over
joyed to yield to friendly violence and
return once more to life and hope.
You can thank me efectually
enough" replied the colonel. "by avoid
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1903-01-08
opposition from the most devoted and

opposition from the most devoted and
grateful OF his servants
My dear Geraldine returned Prince
Florizel, II always regret when you
oblige me to remember my rank. Dis
pose of your day as you think fit, but
be here before II in the same dis
guise.'
The club on this second evening was
not so fully attended, and when Ger
aldine and the prince arrived there
were not above half dozen persons in
the smoking room. His highness took
the president aside and congratulated
him warmly on the demise of Mr.. NAL
thus. .-.. - D. .
T 81 like" he said, Ito meet with ca
pacity, and certainly find much of it in
you. Your profession is of very deli
cate nature, but see you are we'll
qualified to conduct it with success and
secrecy"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1903-01-08

in Trafalgar square. fracturing his skull
and breaking leg and an arm. DEATH
was instantaneous. Mr.. Nautilus, accom-
panied by friend, was engaged in; LOOK
ing for cab at the time Of the unfortu-
nate occurrence. AS Mr.. Nautilus = was
paralytic it is thought that his fall may
have been occasioned by another seizure.
The unhappy gentleman was we'll known
in the most respectable circles. and his
loss will be widely and deeply deplored.
IF ever soul went straight to hell"
said Geraldine solemnly, 1T was that
paralytic MANS"
The prince buried his face, in his
hands and remained silent.
II am almost rejoiced," continued the
colonel, Ito know that he is dead. But
for our young friend of the cream
tarts I confess my heart bleeds.'' J..
"Geraldine," said the prince, raising
his face, that unhappy lad was last
night as innocent as you and are, and
this morning the guilt of blood is on his
soul. When l think of the president,
my heart grows sick within me. l do
not know how it shall be done, but
shall have that scoundrel at my mercy
as there is a God in heaven. What an
experience, what a lesson, was that
game of cardsy'
"One," said the colonel. ''never to- be
repeated.''
The prince remained so long without
replying that Geraldine grew alarmed.
You cannot mean to RETURN" he
said. "You have suffered too much and
seen too much horror already The
duties of your high position forbid the
repetition of the hazard'
"There is much in what you say"
replied Prince Florizel, land am not
altogether pleased with my own de-
termination. Ans, in the clothes of the
greatest potentate what is there but a
man? I never felt my weakness more
acutely than now, Geraldine, but it is
stronger than l. Can cease to in
terest myself in the fortunes of the
unhappy young man who supped with
us some hours ago? Can l leave the
president to follow his nefarious career
unwatched? Can begin an adventure
SO enhancing and not follow it to an
end? No, Geraldine; you ask Of the
prince more than the man is able to
perform. Tonight, once more, we take
our places at the table of the Suicide
club"
Colonel Geraldine fell upon his
knees ~ I'LL
Twill your highness take my ifeY'
he cried. 1T is his-his freely. But do
not, oh, do not, let him ask me to
countenances so terrible risk!''
Colonel Geraldine" replied the
prince, with some haughtiness Of man,
ner, "your life is absolutely your own.
I only looked for obedience, and when
that is unwillingly rendered shall
look for that no longer. l add one
word. Your importantly in this affair
has been sufficient
The master of the horse regained his
feet at once.
"Your highness." he said, may
be excused in my attendance this aft.
|ernoon? dare not as an honorable
man venture a second time into that
fatal house until have perfectly or:
dered my affairs. Your highness shall
meet, promise him, with no more
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1903-01-08

ing all such dangers in the future.
And, as for your second question, all
has been managed by the simplest
means. arranged this afternoon with
a celebrated detective. Secrecy has
been promised and paid for Your own
servants have been principally engaged
In the affair. The house in Box court
has been surrounded since nightfall,
and this, which is one of your car
riages, has been awaiting you for near
ly an hour
"And the miserable creature who
was to have slain me-what of him %
inquired the prince
HE was pinioned as he left the club
replied the colonel, land now waits
your sentence at the palace, where he
will soon be Joined by his accomplices.''
"Geraldine," said the prince "you
have saved me against my explicit Or
ders, and you have done we'll. owe
you not only my life, but lesson, and
1 should be unworthy of my rank if I
did not show myself grateful to my
teacher. Let it be yours to choose the
manner"
There was pause, during which the
carriage continued to speed through the
streets, and the two men were each
buried in his own reflections. The 81
lence was broken by Colonel Gerald
inc.
Your highness," said he, has by this
time considerable body of prisoners.
There is at least one criminal among
the number to whom justice should be
dealt. Our oath forbids us all recourse
to law, and discretion would forbid it
equally if the oath were loosened. MAY
l inquire your highness intention?"
1T is decided" answered Florizel.
"The president must fall in duel. It
only remains to choose his adversary."
"Your highness has permitted me to
name my own recompense," said the
colonel. Twill he permit me to ask the
appointment of my brother? 1t is an
honorable post, but dare assure yoi,r
highness that the lad will acquit him
self with credit
You ask me an ungraciOus fayor.o
said the prince, ''but must refuse ybu
nothing"
The colonel kissed his hand with the
greatest affection, and at that moment
the carriage rolled under the archwav
Of the princes splendid residence.
An hour after, Florizel in his official
robes and covered with all the orders
of Bohemia received the members of
the Suicide club. -
Foolish and wicked men," said he
"as many Of you as have been driven
into this strait by the lack of fortune
shall receive employment and remuner
alton from my officers. Those Who
suffer under sense Of guilt must have
recourse to a higher and more generous
potentate than l. I feel pity for all OF
you, deeper than you can imagine. To-
morrow you shall tell me your stories
and as you answer more frankly 7
shall be the more able to remedy your
misfortunes. AS for you," he added.
turning to the president, Il should oIlv
offend person of your parts by any
offer of assistance, but 1 have instea d
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-16
Germany had szS1S students matricu-

Germany had 1888 students matricu-
lated in her universities of this year.
OF these 1852 are Germans and 2,731
are foreigners. OF the foreigners, 2,299
belong to European countries, Russia
heading the list with $50 students and
one might add incipient socialists and
nihilists. OF the 432 non-European Am
erica stands first with 276, but these in
cludes other American besides citizens
of the United States. The small num-
Der from America is somewhat of a
surprise, as the German universities
offer special courses under lecturers of
worldwide fame, especially in medi-
cine and the natural sciences, in which
branches the Germans certainly are
ahead of the world.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-16
H.F. WiChman &C.,, Ltd
1O4S FORT STREET.

If set of laws could be drawn which
would hold water. AS we stands now
there is no certainty of anything. In
dictments are nearly always faulty,
there are always ralf a dozen objections
to them. Every now and again there
is an effort at Jail delivery. Now we
are met by two propositions. One that
no liquor shall be sold in the Territory
at all, the other liquor can be sold in
any quantities without a License and
you can probably get the same member
of the bar to argue in favor of either
proposition and satisfactorily prove
his case. Law is certainly strangely
and wonderfully made. The principles
OF law may be coldly beautiful, and
may be fixed, but legislatures and
lawyers make very strange hash of
them when they get their hand In.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-16

The Balkan revolutionist, now that
winter has come in, desires to become
simple, hard working peasant, and
will feel Obliged to the Turk for re-
building his village, which he has him
self destroyed, and for provisions 10
tide over the cold weather. Next
spring he will resume his role of bandit
revolutionist or patriot as the case
may be. The Macedonian and Bull
garian is a truly grateful animal, but
he manages to get any amount of sym
pathy from those who have no knowl-
edge of him and are blinded by anti
Moslem prejudice.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-16

Strikes keep cropping up daily. To-
day the French miners have been hav-
ing their turn, and have made things
lively both for the town and for the
troops. These outbreaks always end
in a number of strikers being killed
and wounded, a number more going to
prison, still more losing work, and yet
they are forever beaking out. Madrid,
Berlin, Russia, France, Austria and
Italy have all had the same tale to tell
and always with the same final result.
The game does not seem worth the
candle.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-16

If there We're 1915 pupils in the
schools last June, it is safe to say that
there are more than $4,000 in school at
the present time. The question of edu-
eating Asiatics Is a very serious one.
There were 1000 full blooded Asiatics
in the schools, and considering the cost
of education it can well be argued that
these Asiatics might be left to their
devices, and a considerable saving made
in the number of teachers employed
The subject is distinctly open to dis
cdssion and should occupy the atten-
ton Of others than the school authori-
ties
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-16

1t requires no more exertion to
choose a good article with a good name
than to pick out poor article with a
cheap reputation. After you have
been annoyed in a dozen different
ways, by running water, leakage, bad
plumbing and inferior material, call
on me and 1 will prescribe the right
remedy.
There is but one way to avert dam
ger,-don't look for II. The daily IN
crease in our sales are sufficient proof
of the popularity of the Douglas Patent
Closet. Bath the Plumber, 165 King
street, Phone 81 Main.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-16

There will be weeping and wailing in
British Columbia over the Alaska
boundary decision. The fault lay in
the incompetence Of a British official
in the early part of last century. 1t is
interesting to hear Canadian comments
upon Foreign Office officials.