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The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-07-22

Washington July 12.-The neax
Congress will be asked for an ap.
propriation sufficient to establish a
national gallery Of art embracing
all branches, but with particular
reference to ceramics and the wo; k
of North American Indians.
Ifa national gallery is provided
by Congress J, Pierpont Morgan
has promised to pay for the erection
of at least one wing of the building,
to which he will transfer his entire
collection. of pictures and other
art works, which recently was ap-
praised at $6, 900, 900. It is also
said that Mr.. Morgan will contri-
butte the collection of art works he
recently purchased in Europe and
which he has not brought to the
United States on account of the ,du-
ties he would have to pay. The
World some time ago printed the
fact that Mr.. Morgan had the ma
tional art gallery idea in mind.
In long conference with secre-
tary Shaw a few months ago Mr.,
Morgan found that he would have
to pay more than SO 900, 600 or at a
rate of from 80 to so per cent of the
cost. This indicates that the cost
of the collection was close toss, ,ooo-
900. If Mr.. Morgan were to pre-
sent his foreign art treasures to
public collection M. Shaw told him
they would come in duty fres. The
practical idea of national art GAL
lery may have resulted from that
suggestion.
The movement for a national gall
lery of art has been quietly and
carefully planned by the trustees
of the CorcoranS Gallery Of art, and
art patterns and art lovers in New
York and in other cities. Mr. Nor
gan is one of the stanchest supper.
ters of the plan. Mr. Roosevelt is
said to have promised to lend all of
his influence.
The bill for the. creation
of national gallery and
and for an appropriation for its es-
tablishment will be introduced by q
New York representative, who will
at the same time make an indiyid-
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-07-22


pleted, doubling the sizs of his
|store.
Miss Sadie Weed who has been
teaching in Spokane has returned
for her vacation.
Mr.. Burnap is building new
addition and has put up a new
sign at the Central Hotel. d
The hay crop is good this year
and demands a good price, six dol
lars per ton. delivered in the barn.
Judssn Weed, mayor of Philo.
math, has been on a business trip
to his former home in Washington
county
A. Newton has been working in
the blacksmith shop for few days
on account of Mr.. Brock having a
lame shoulder.
Mr.. Ceaton, a new arrival, has
brought the livery barn and will
continue to keep first class es-
tabishment.
Hill & Son have completed the
addition to their store building
which before was in too crowded a
condition to accommodate his
business.
J. E. Henkle is putting up a
new building for the postoh6ce, and
as soon as the building is COM
pleted the postofhce will be moved
and Mr.. Henkle will put a large
stock Of general merchandise In the
old building.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-07-22
Philomath Items.

Mr.. Clark has his store COM
pleted, doubling the sizs of his
store.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-07-22
EACH BURGLAR MISTOOK
THE OTHER FOR PROPHET
OROF THE HOUSE.
And Emptied Their Revolvers-
Both Survived and met After
ward to Explain Things J
Morgan's Art Gal


house of Enous Scragge week ago
has been cleared up by letter re.
ceived by Chief of Police Frans.
The letter is from man who ad-
mits that he is a burglar, and that
he entered the Seragge house for the
purpose Of robbery.
"While coming down the stair
way the robber wrote, 81 met a
man starting up. I could see that
he had revolver in his hand and
was ready to use it. I fred at him
and at almost the same instant he
fred at me. Several shots were
fired, and I was hit in, the shoul-
DER The other man was hit in the
side.
..By that time the occupants Of
the house had been aroused and I
made my escape. The other man
disappeared and 1 did not see him
again at that time. The wound I
received was not serious enough to
have a, physician called and |
learned later that the other mans
injuries were slight. Two or three
days later / learned that q friend
of mine whom I had not seen for
some time, had been shot in q
house on Tenth street. I made in
quiries about it, and learned that it
was in the Scragge house. I had
read the newspaper accounts of the
mysterious shooting, and the facts
dawned on me.
''The facts are that the other
man was also in the house for the
purpose Of burglarizing it. I have
seen him since and we, have COM
pared experiences. He did not
know I was in the house and had
no knowledge of his identity at that
time. He thought I belonged to
the place and I believed the same
of him. Very naturally, when we
met in that dim light we did not
recognize each other.
II entered the house through a
window in the second story, after
elm bing the porch. The other
man entered at the rear. After
searching some. of the -anoccupied
rooms upstairs I decided to go to
the lower flower. About the same
time he decided to go up stairs.
The mysterious shooting in
Sc,agge.s house was unexplained
until the Chief of Police received
the letter. The members Of the
family were frightened almost to
death a week ago, by hearing shots
in the hallway. They found Moth
ing when the lights were turned on.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-07-22

What is worth doing is worth deing.
we'll, and so in selling cofees, we sell
only the best-Chase & Sauborns
importations' P. M. Zierolf.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-07-22

Miss Sadie Weed who has been
teaching in Spokane has returned
for her vacation.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-07-22

Mr.. Burnap is building a new
addition and has put up a new
sign at, the Central Hotel.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-07-22

The hay crop is good this year
and demands a good price, six dol
lars per ton. delivered in the barn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-15
PARTY NAME MIsNOMERS.


 Never in the history of America was it more difficult to explain what our two parties stand for than it is to-day. Up to the last few years one distinct line of division has continued what ever the temporary issues. The party of Hamilton and the party of Jefferson have been separate forces, each work ing for different and necessary prin- ciple. On the one hand. we had the interests of order and unity; on. the other, those of individuality and the private man. After the war the Re publican party continued to be on the whole the friend of authority and of property. The Democratic party con- tinued to stand more for that doctrine of interference of which Jefferson is the leading exponent. Now, how ever, in the only two live problems be- fore us, it is impossible to apply these Fundamental principles. The peoplE are not enough interested in the tariff to debate it very keenly, except as it bears on the living issue of the trusts. Imperialism as battle-ground no long CT exists. We are left, then, with two things which strongly affect our wei fare and our emotions. One is the
 
 who has taken the first efficient step to curb this power? The President of the Republican party, of the party which normally represents the inter- ests of property. Who is the most re- stoected leader of the Democracy to- day? The man, to be sure, whom many of the ablest and most honorable financiers hope to make President once more. The leaders of finaNce, in- dependent of party, are against MT Roosevelt, and they are for MT Cleve- land. This situation does not mean that the Republican party stands now for what Jefferson believed or the Cleveland Democrats for what Hamil- ton believed. Far from it. What it does mean is that the old party names give us little light to-day. We must face the actual problems themselves, looking intently at the facts. The changes that need to be made in the currency and banking systems, in or der to give free play to national pros perity, are not party questions. Free silver is dead, but a true financial problem is very much alive. The best business men of all shades of political faith are now at work trying to end the absurd situation by which a mere defect in machinery can limit our in dustrial well-being. On the other and more popular problem, the trusts, the opinions of men are now almost equal ly independent of party. Upon every one of us is now imposed the neces- sity of thinking for himseIf.-Collier's Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-15
SEWING IN THE HOME.

saThe Place of Sewing in the Modern Home' was the subject of last weeks conference at the Brooklyn institute.
 'tVery few of us have done things with our needles of which our grand children will be proud" said Mrs Franklin W. Hooper, although the re- cent revival of handwork upon dresses and garments generally suggests change. One can tell the difference between handmade and a machine made French knot across the room, just as one can tell the difference between a handmade and machine button hole.
 "The great objection to sewing in the home is the time consumed. Wo- men say that they save time by buy ing ready-made garments. But time is saved only when 1t is spent to ad- vantage. When I read certain lec- lures given within the last year in this city have thought, How infinitely better. if each girl had been at home busy over her wardrobe instead of lis tening to that sort of talk But sta- tistics of club average attendance show a distinct falling off in the last five years. The reaction has set in. To my mind no woman Is a valuable member of any club who belongs to more than two or three clubs.
 T should like to make a plea to bring back alarming to the home. To make a beautiful darn is an accom- p1ishment An ordinary hand towel may be darned so that it is difficult to find the darn-that is. if the stitch is taken in time. Then it not only saves nine, but enables the work to be done in an artistic manner Tn convent schools the chain stitch in stocking alarming is brought to such perfection that when a stocking is too. thin to be worn it looks as well as when it came from the store.
 Last summer young girl asked me If didn't want to see her fancy work? I asked, I thought you had been on the links all the time? She'd been busy with her needle as well, she'd made herself half dozen nightgowns-mad them very nicely and simply-not at all the sort that makes one tired to look at.
 '"The other day IhearG woman say for recreation she had found there was fnothing like staying at home and sew { ing. She took some pieces of plain sew ing, such as turning sheets or hemming tablecloths. She said that she found it as soothing as smoking and an admir- able substitute. She said she wished that men knew what solace it was to have long pleasant piece of plain sewing ng.-Rochester Union and Adver- tiser.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-15
The Eata Mnrrana.

This beautiful atmospheric phenom. enon, which takes it's name from one of the fairies of medieval legend, and is specially prevalent at the Strait of Messina, between Italy and Sicily, has lately been critically studied by Dr. Boccara, of the technical college at Reggie. He has seen the apparitions under three different forms-aerial, marine and multiple. In the first case, buildings on the Italian coast were seen projected on the siciian coast beyond. In the second case, arches on railway above Messina were visible, magnifed, and more brilliant than the real arches, standing below the sea- line, with no apparent support. In the multiple Morgana, aerial and marine apparitions are visible simultaneously All these appearances are ascribed to variations in atmospheric density, producing abnormal refraction.- Youths Companion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-15
Indictment of Civilization.

/ Modern civilization is being forced more and more deeply on the defensive in the matter of suicide. Statistics finding publication in England show a great increase in the rate of self-de- struction in European countries dur ing the last 25 years. Thus in France the rate has increased from 157 to 224 per 100000 of population, and in Ger many it is nearly the same. The rate has increased during the same time by 30 per 100000 people in Austria, 27 n Hungary, IS in Scotland, 15 in Eng land, and in Ireland. It is not those of mature age alone who are afflicted. During the ten years from 1887 to 1897 over 400 persons under 15 years of age killed themselves, and 26 of these were girls. Russia alone shows no increase in the rate, and that is the most back ward country of Europe. The civiliza- tion of the day is having; some hard questions put to it, and this is one of them. Why so much self-murder?- Springfield tMass.) Republican.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-15
COMING EVENTS

May 13-16-St Joseph's T. A. society festival. May 16-Promenade by Waterbury Military band, Naugatuck.
 May 16--Clock Case Shop employees sociable.
 May 2O-American band promenade. May 22-North End Athletic club promenade.
 May 22-Miss Nellye Reeds dancing academy closing reception, Watertown. May 23-Prof Sulivan's red, white and blue sociable. NaugatucG. May 22-Mad River grange sociable and dance.s
 May 23-Waterbury Military band promenade.
 May 26-Clerks of Oakville first dance.
 May 27-Ladies' auxiliary of A. O. H. supper, Naugatuck.
 May 27-Laurier Social club promen- ade and dance. ... .. May 28 -"Jfmamjjasond" by St Johns Sunday school.
 May 9-Irish-American Athletic club sociable. ,..
 May. 3O-Merrimac club excursion to Hanover park. ,-. s>.. June 12-St Johns choir entertain ment and festival, Watertown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-15

thumbs, so much so that many of the uninitiated have wondered if there was a new secret society in town. It isn't that, however, it is simply their at tempt to copy the marvellous thumb tying trick as shown by Ten Ichi this week at the Jacques. It has puzzled the keenest investigators as to how Ten Ichi does it, but Waterbury people needn't despair, for such wise ones as Kellar and Hermann have been equal ly mystifled. So also have the wise ones failed to unravel the mysteries of the water-spouting trick, which is as picturesque as it is mystifying. Ev- eryone should see this marvellous exhi- bition of Ten Ichi's as we'll as the oth- CT feature of this weeks extraordinary show. Prices are 10, 20 and 30 cents; afternoons 10 and 20 cents, ladies 10. Next week Riccobono's horses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-15
CIGAR CABINET FOR A KING
One That Was Built in the United
 States for the Ruler of Portugal.

What is the finest and largest ci- ggar cabinet ever built has been re- |cently shipped from an establishment in Anderson, Ind, to the king of Portugal. It was built by the kings |order, says the Philadelphia Record, and will occupy 8 prominent place in the palace at Lisbon. It will cost FS2, 800 and will hold 1000 cigars. The makers call it porcelain ci- |gar cabinet. It is 51 inches wide, I1s inches deep, 30 inches high and weighs 500 pounds. The exterior is |of the finest ivory white tile. In the |ccntraI panels of each door will be the crest and coat-of-arms of his majesty. They are to be fitted into ithe doors when the cabinet f<Ssches Paris. The exterior finish of the cabinet als of silver plate at the corners and Also bordering the doors. The Hinges. fastenings and screws are
 lso silver plated. The interior has
 full tile lining, insulated with two
 hches of mineral wool. Some of the
 terior tile are left unglazed and
 ey become absorbent of the moist
 e from an application of pure wa'
 r. It is new idea and. it is as.
 rted< overcomes all possibility of
 old or gases.
 "A part of the framework of the Interior of the door is of San Do- Sningo mahogany. highly polished. The. shelving is of white enameled $tcel. At the back of the cabinet good, old Indiana oak. that took Bn pclisn equal to the San Domingo Mahogany.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-15

not scare anybody out and made the pot worth while. Then we took cards and the betting began. We put up about all the money we had and there was a showdown.
 The dealer had a king full on aces. The man on his left showed three aces and a pair of kings. The other players, both of whom looked resolute and determined, held four kings and four aces respectively.
 ''The other man who was telling me about the game stopped there,' ? continued Mir. sheedy, land I asked him: What did you hoId?'
 "'Me?' he queried. Me? Oh, I was the coroner and held four inquests.' B
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-15
ILITARY BAND PROGRAM.

The following program will be rem dered by the Waterbury Military sand at Columbus hall, Naugatuck, to 1or- row evening:
 Two-step-Battle Ship Maine. Promenade-Crack of the Whip. Waltz-LazZarre. Two-step-Acorn Club. hottische-Dancing in the Dark. Waltz-In Dear Old Illinois. Two-step-College Days. Prom Land. hotische-Florence Two-step-Dixey Girl. Waltz-Woman Divine. wo-step-Drummer Boy of '76. Promenade-Our Director. chottische-Harvest Party. .z wo-step-HiaWatha. Waltz-Tricotine Promenade-Wa shington Post wo-step-University of Pennsylvania.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-15

ship, ran through several editions and became the basis for Rees' cyclopedia. IS33-Edmund Keap, the great traged1an' died; born 17S7.
 patriot. died at Genoa: born 1775. 1s9o-Oliver Bell Bunco, we'll known Amer ican author and editor, died in New York; born 1TSS. lsss-Edcuard Remenyi, noted vloan1sts died in San Francisco: born 1880. ls02-Dr. William Tod Helmuth, noted surgeon and homeopathic, died in New York city: born 1883.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-15
No New Fun Left,

The sunday-school teacher had brought in a new pupil from the street. and she was as proud of him as a hen of 8 new chick. When the superintend- ent came around she boasted of the lads intelligence and of how he seemed to comprehend many things by intui- tion.
 'Now," said she, "I'm certain he never has heard the expression, orig inal sim but I'm sure he can give a good definition of it. I'll try him. Jimmy, what is original sin?"
 Please, ma'am," replied Jimmy, shaking his head sadly, there ain't no such a thing no more. Everything that g feller can have fun ats been done.'' IN. r. Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-15
His Awful Predicame e mt :.

First Russian Nobleman-Great Scottovich! What is the matterskoff with the archbishopski? He seems to be having a fitovich!
 Second Russian Nobleman-Oh, the Grand Dukesli Ivan Alexandervich Kutmynoseof is about to marry the second daughter of the Grand Duchess Andabulosia of Schkinkenburg- Kat zenblatter, the Duchess Anastasia Venna Pauline Celesta; and the cler- gyman, who stammerskoff, has got sev- eral of the names stuck cross wis seovich in his throatski.-Smart Set.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-15
Cutlasses Out of Fmnh,or.

Cutlasses are to be allowed no longer in the French navy. In og- dering those in the service to be sent ashore, the minister of marine ex- plains that naval commanders had advised him that there is no need now for these weapons, which form erly were used chiefly for boarding purposes.-N. I. Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-15
DO YOU PLAY POKER?
If So, You Will Understand ud This Story Told by Pat Sheedy, Famous
 Gotham Sport.

Poker stories were being told, and finally ''Pat" sheedy told one. 'It was out in Missouri" he said, "that five men sat down to play friedly game. Things went along fairly well for a time, and then there was a big jack pot. One of the players told me about it afterward. /
 "'I opened the pot and they all stayed he said. There was some rais- ing done before the draw, which did
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-15
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

MEETINGS TONIGHT. Socialist party.
 Fidelity court. Electricians union. Danish lodge, No 1O3. Court Lincoln, A. O. F. Third division, A. o. H. I. O. O. F. school meeting. Court Champlain, F. of A. speedwell lodge, K. of F. Sheridan lodge, N. E. O. P. Mizpah colony, U. o. P. F. Waterbury lodge, B. P. o. B. Catholic Literary association. Connecticut lodge, A. O. U.'W. Household Ruth, G U. o. O. F. Winona council. Jr o. U. A. M. Court Richard Wagner, F. of A. Court Stephen J. Meany, F. of A. Waterbury Steam Filters and Help CTS.
 Liberty circle. No $50, Lady Forest CTS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-15
How Autos Turn Corners.

The facility with which an automo- bile turns corner depends upon the fact that it's motor-driven axle is in wheels and pinion. Tn turning, the pinion is loosened on it's stud, which permits the two heels, each of which is solid on it's axle; to revolve at diff ferent speeds.-Scientific American.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-15
TT {.

In the betterng of his condition and the acquisition of er starting with nothing the has made wondros progress the last five and thirty and relatively greater at the could have done this without sympathy cooperation of the southern whites He has made little progress the self either north south because of the agitation which has him state of perpetual excitement public moderate and has sport and prey political ezgency, always selfish and with respect him or less visionary and needless.
 HAS BEEN ALWAYS WITH US AND IS WITH NoW WASHINGTON, PATRIOT, ADvENTuRER? WHY LINCOLN, THE SEER, INSTEAD SEWARD, SCHOLAR?
 will heaven that the Confederacy should fa the Union should prevail all the accidents of the with the north and against the southe fall of Johnston at the Shoh death of Jackson critical the valley Virginia the arrival at the critical of the Monitor the of Hampton Roads? LONG AGO THE SOUTH, FORGIVING ALL, ACCEPTED THE VERDICT IN PERFECT FAITH IT IS FOR THE NORTH, FORGET TING ALL, TO SEAL IT IN PERFECT LOVE-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-15
/ ~SocIETY, CLUB, THEATRE >>

Friendly league, choral class, dress making.
 Y. NJ. c. A.. business mems gym nasium class, bowling league.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-15
May l5 In History.

iln = Ephraim Chambers,
 founder of the famous encyclopedia. died in
 London. Ephraim Cham bers had no connection with the Scotch authors and ub bli sh @ r s. the brothers William and Robert. His encyclo- pedia, compiled while aary{,oC an aoprantiCe-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-15

Look for "The Mystery of the Bayou Woods in the Democrat tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-15

A romantic love story is The Mys- tery of the Bayou Woods" II +ssll be commenced sn to-morasg's issuss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-15
TEN ICHrs JAPANESE.

Everywhere in the streets and in places of public resort one can see per sons working mysteriously with their
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-15
Fwrat Needle fin Erc,.ra

The first needle used in England was made in Queen Mary's reign by a negro, who unfortunately died be- fore imparting the secret to any one. In the reign of Queen Elizabeth the art of needle making was rediscov- cred by German, who imparted it to an nglishmaa.-Home Notes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-15
NEGRO SUFFRAGE IS A FAILURE
Sympathy and Cooper. alton of the Southern Whites-Baneful Effect of Political Agitation. Gods Hand In the Civil War {:

D EYER THIRTY YEARS OF OBSERVATION, EXPERIENCE
 :
 M AND REFLECTION, ALWAYS DIRECTED FROM A, SYM iA PATHETIC POINT OF VIEW, AM FORCED TO THl Ea CONCLUSION THAT NEGRO SUFFRAGE FAIL SD IT FAILURE BECAUSE THE SOUTHERN N BLACKS ARE NOT EQUAL TO IT, IT IS A FAILURE SGI BECAUSE THE SOUTHERN WHITES WILL NOT HAVE