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The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-26
COURT SAYS so.
Cannot Collect Taxes Next Spaing
What if Supreme Court Afirms.

Cannot Collect Taxes Next Spaing-
What if Supreme Court Afirms.
The uncertainty about whether
or not taxes are to be collected next
year, is worse than ever. A case
to test the law has been brought.
and Portland judge, has decided
that under the laws as they stand,
county courts have no rightto make
levy for the collection of taxes
next spring, The case was decided
in Portland Wednesday, and ap-
peal was Immediately. taken to the
supreme court. 1t is supposed
that the case will, on account of its
importance, be hurried on the cal
endar. and that a final decision will
be subjected to as little delay as
possible.
The purpose of the case was
solely to get from the courts final
judicial Interpretation Of the law.
A Portland taxpayer brought suit
to restrain the Multnomah county
court from proceeding further with
preparationfor collection of taxes,
alleging as a cause of action that
the court was without authority to
make the necessary levy. It was
set forth in the pleadings that the
new law repealed the old law on
the first day of January, and that
it was under the old law that the
courts authority to make tax levy
was provided for, said old law hav-
ing authorized the court to make
the levy at its FIRST meeting in Jam
uarv, which happens after the date
the old law becomes repealed.
The county demurred and Judge
Cleland at once rendered a decis-
ion in favor of the plaintiff, which
in effect holds that county courts
cannot legally make tax levy
next January, and hence are with
out authority to collect taxes as
was proposed next year. IF the SUI
preme court af1rms Judge Cleland's s
decision, no taxes can be collected
unless there be special session of
the legislature to remedy the defect
in the law. An effect will be to
disorganize the finances of the state
and of the counties, and to set state
warrants and county warrants into
circulation for banks and money
brokers to shave and speculate
upon. It will render useless and
worthless all the assessment rolls
that every county in the state has
prepared at great, expense, and
bring to naught all the work of all
the assessors in Oregon this year.
each of whom has practically finish
ed his years work. For the prep.
aration Of the assessments, the
various counties have expended an
immense sum of money There
are forty odd counties in the state.
and it is probable that the assess
ment in the smallest of them will
approximate 81, 900, while in some
of the larger counties the aggre-
gate cost will be half dozen times
as much, if not more, The true
figures that these assessments have
cost probably lie between 800. 900
and $500, 900, and yet the whole
work is lost if no taxes are to be
collected. Oregon legislatures
have often bungIed things, but this
newest error is a giant,
The expected decision by the
supreme court will be watched for
with much interest all over Oregon,
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-26
Strayed or Stolen.

From the farm of R, L. Buchanan.
about forty sheep, thirty old ones and
ten lambs. ca, mark swallow fork in the
right ear, crop and underbit in the left.
Any information will be thankfully re-
ceived and will pay for your trouble,
R, L. Buchanan,
Inavale P. O., Ore.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-26
Wanted.

to buy mutton sheep and lambs. I
will pay the highest market price. Call
on or address Charles Carter, at Farm
er's Feed Shed, Albany, Oregon.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-26
For Sale.

Several hundred bushels of vetch seed.
Order early before it is gone. Also TIM
othy, Spells, and English Iye grass seed
Shropshire bucks. One extra good re-
gistered buck from ore of the best stocks
in Iowa. Cows and heifers Of the beef
breed to see or trade for Jersey cows.
L. L. Brooks.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-26
To Students.

Board by week or month; with rooms
unfinished or furnished; board without
room $3.50 per week or $I2 per month
with room.
Good cooking and everything in good
taste. Inquire two doors north of Bap-
tist church or at J, W. Ingle's harness
shop.
NJ. Gleason,
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-26
Bucks for Sale.

Oxfords and Grade Merinos all two
years cid past, Good sheep with lrices
reasonable. Call on or address
T. w. 3. Smith,
Corvallis,
Phone Surburban 43.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-26
Trespass N p;ice.

Notice is hereby given that no hunt
ting or other trespassing is allowed on
our premises. Any person or persons
violating the provisions of this notice
will be prosecuted. .,a
W. S. Locke.
A. R. Locke.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-26

Prof. I. E. Richardson will be in
Corvallis on the 2Sth in the Burnet t
building to organize classes in shorthand
typewriting, bookkeeping, letter writing
and business correspondence.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-26
Piano Pupils.

Miss Mamie Cauthorn wishes to an
nounce that she will resume piano teach
ing October Ist, and that she will be
found at her studio on Third street.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-26
For Sale.

A few registered Poland China hogs.
Inquire at my place 10 miles south
Corvallis or address
Peter Whitaker.
Corvallis,
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-26

Walk-over, w. L. Douglas and
Hamiltoa Brown celebrated shoes
for men aud boys.-Nolan & Cal.
lahan.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-26

Our mems, boys and children's
clothing stock is now complete. the
strongest we have ever shown
Nolan & Callahan.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-26

Have you got ticket on the O1dsmo-
bile? If not, why not.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-26

Racine feet for men, women and
children. Nolan & Callahan.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-26

Best grade of gasoline 80 cents gal
on at Berry's.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-26
LOCAL LORE.

Advertisements in this column charged for
1T the rate oflI cents per line.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-26

- Captain q. b. Dentler was In
town Wednesday. He returned on a
sick leave from the, Philippines sew
eral weeks ago, and recently arrived
at the Gel1atly home southwest of
Philom ath. where he is spending his
leave Of absence with his family.
EARLY next week he is to leave for
San Francisco to report for duty.
He has practically recovered from his
recent illness, having gained 40
pounds In flesh since he left the ISL
ands. His regiment is not expected
to arrive from the Philippines until
midwinter, but Captain Dentler does
not expect to join his command until
it arrives In this country. Tt is pro.
bable that he will be stationed during
the interim at San Francisco, where
recruits for the service are being con-.
stantly received and drilled. When
the Spanish war broke out, Captain
Dentler, then first lieut. anant was
Goth in the line for promotion to a
captaincy. He no occupies exactly
the same position with reference to
promotion to major, having passed
upward something like 500 inches In
the interim. During his two years
In the Philippines, Captain Dentler
was on nearly all the islands, and saw
much OF the country aud the people.
His accounts Of the character and
features Of both, together with his
varied experiences are very interest
ing,
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-26

superintendepts, among whom were
Superintendent Fields Of the Oregon
division.
The Corvallis police has been
rendered vote of thanks by Port
land society for courtesies shown the
organic alton on the occasion Of a re-
cent Sunday excursion by Portlanders
to Corvallis. A letter addressed to
W. G.. Lane. chief Of police, Corvallis,
and dated September 10Th. is as fol-
lows "Court Columbia, No. 2, For
reeters Of America, herewith tenders
you vote Of thanks for the courtes-
les shown our committee on the oc-
casion of our recent excursion to your
city" The letter is signed by George
A Johnston, financial secretary Of the
order.
r. @. Kiger's trotter, Pilot, is to
have a year of training on a Califor.
mia track. Mr.. Kiger and many of his
friends believe that the animal is like
ly to develop great speed. Horse
men who cav him move in exercise
on the track at the late State Fair
were unanimous In the expression
that the fleet sorrel has qualities
well worth developing. Mr.. Kiger
himself believes that the highest pos
sibilities known to horse flesh may lie
with Pilot. The animal left Salem
Thursday for Los Angeles, where he
goes into the hands of one OF the best
trainers on the Coast. The horse is
now six years old, and the present Is
the first attempt to develop his speed
qualities.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-12
CITY I'M BRIEF.

c. w. Wilson. Of GaiTa. spent sunday
with his family In this city.
Rev. %. Diamond Mitchell. OF St Paul.
MINI. Is announced 20 preach in the ftrss
Presbyterian church shis evening.
Marriage licenses were granted ycster-
day 10 r. Jones. aged Sc. OF Petersburg.
H.. and Elizabeth Davis. aged ~ OF
Mount Hope
Mr. C. n Burton and wife. % Bis
marck. \. D.. ere at tho home OF his SIS
ter. Mrs. c. ". C2rrOthers. les soesa
Lawrence avenue.
M r. f. McCune. who has resided az
Manchester. o. r. for several years. has
moved 20 the city and Will reside ~ -
Rivsrview avenue.
Mr.. J. /. Johnson OF the Cox-Johnron
Diamond Wholesale dry goods comnzns.
will 20 10 san Francisco this morning.
accompanied by hts wife and two chill
dren.
Mrs. Lucy white left last evening yis
the santa Fc. FOR Topeka. on Official
bus!ness ir the New and pobbs cases
which has a hearing May Il before Cow
ernor Bailey.
Judge Wilson returned yesterday from
Kansas CITY. where he spent sunday
with his wife. who IL confined in a hos-
pltal there. lie found Mrs Wilson'S con-
dItIon slightly improved.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-12
PRICE BAKING POWDER CO., CHICAGO.

statements of the positions Of the pro-
prietors and theic employees.
Governor Mickey stated that the two
committees were empowered to call an
other meeting at such time as was
thought necessary. Each side seems to
be thoroughly determined and the COVER
nor thinks il will require considerable eff
fort to bring about arbitration.
Today has been eventful. Five hun
dred laundry workers were locked out,
and the district court granted a sweep
ing injunction restraining members of
the walters and cooks unions from inter
fering with the restaurants that are open
ing for business with non-union en-
ployes- Nearly 200 strike breakers were
brought TO the city, although less than
10 per cent of them went 10 work. Chief
of Police Donahue has given an ultima
tum that he will cause the arrest of
every man who is brought to town and
refuses to so to work
More wagons were moving today than
any day since the strike began They
were mostly driven by owners, clerks and
barn employees, and a few non-union
Transfers
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-12
ATTEMPTED MURDER.
Kansas City, Kan, Man Attempts to
Kill His Wife.

Kansas City, Kan. May Nv. P. Page,
living at sou North Sixth street, Kansas
City. Kan. was arrested yesterday af-
ternoon and locked up at the police head
quarters in this city on a charge of hav-
ing attempted TO shoot his wife with an
old muzzle-loading shotgun. Officer
Thomas Cahll was at Fifth street and
Virginia avenue when a man drove up
in a buggy and told him that Page had
snapped the gun at Mrs. Page. When
Cahill reached the Page home Mrs Page
was in the yard crying and her husband
had gone. The officer saw the man some
distance from the house with gun still
in his hands. Running up behind the
man. he overpowered and had him taken
to the police station in a patrol wagon
1t was found that the cap on the gun
had been struck with the hammer. but
the load was not discharged. Page de-
MED having tried TO fire the gun. He has
been employed by a stonemason- The
neighbors say that Page has been drink
ing and abusing his wife.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-12
100000 FOR A LIFE.
One of the Largest Awards of Dam
ages Ever Made.

ages Ever Made.
New York, May 1.-THE verdict by
which the New York Central and Hudson
River Railroad company was directed 10
pay S1Oo, 900 to the widow OF William Levy
was affirmed yesterday by the appellate
division of the supreme court. No larger
verdict was ever rendered in this coun-
try for death due to negligence and the
lawyers in the case say it has no parallel
in the world.
Legs was general superintendent of B.
Altman e. Co.'S dry goods store and
earned $4,000 a year He was killed IN
the Park avenue tunnel disaster on Janu-
airy S 1902. His widow brought suit for
$3.50 900 damages. The case was tried on
December 3. the jury returning verdict
of 100000 in her favor. with an additional
allowance of $500. The railroad company
appealed but the appellate division. with
cunt writing an opinion. yesterday con-
firmed the verdict, which with interest,
now amounts to 100000.
Only a few weeks ago the appellate
division reversed a verdict for $4,000 in
favor of Mrs. Christie Hinsdale for the
loss of her husband in the same accident
on the ground that the amount awarded
was expensive
On the second trial of the suit brought
by Mrs. Walter c. Coffin for 100000 dam
ages from the New York Central railroad
for injuries sustained by her son in the
Park avenue tunnel disaster, jury In
the supreme court before Justice Amend,
yesterday awarded the young man 1880
damages. The railroad has offered him
$4,000 to settle and had advanced him
IS 600, pending a termination Of the dam
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-12

son, is Lord March. heir to the aged
Duke of Richmond
This year sees a sad slump in marriage
able dukes, and the Duke of Roxburgh
is the only wearer of the strawberry
leaves who happens to be in the matri-
moniaI market. Lord Butte. H-year-old
marquis, is one of the most magnificent
parts of the period He is millionaire
tions in the country; the bride will doubt
less be chosen from the ranks OF the Ro-
man Catholic maidenhood.
Lord Howard de Walden is another
golden youth. the hope Of many a So
ciaI matchmaker. His wealth Is only
second to Lord Bute's and his house in
London is a palace. Lord Hardwicke
and Lord Granard are a couple OF bach
elor earls. Lord Vivian is promising
peer. but seems by no means well known
1t is the fate of many a married man TO
be eclipsed by a fascinating wife. Lord
Vivian affords an instance Of brother
oYershadowed by pair Of charming twin
sisters-Miss Violet and Miss Dorothy
Vivian, maids of honor to Queen Alex
an6ria.
heir to the dukedom of Northumberland,
and Lord Douro. eldest son Of the Duke
Of Wellington. Lord Ronaldshay is heir
to the marquisite of Zetland, and Lord
Rocksavage TO that of Cholmondeiey-
The heirs to earldoms are many. Among
the most important is Lord Dalmeny.
eldest son of Lord Rosebery Chow strange
that father and son are both in the mar
rage arena togetherD; Lord Villiers. heir
TO Lord Jersey, deserves notice; and so
does Lord Hyde. eldest son of Lord Car
endon. lie jour est aux jeunes. and com
ers of age must not be forgotten; these
include Lord Brooke, heir to Lord War
wick; Lord Ingestre, heir to Lord Shrews-
bury, and Lord Bury, eldest son OF Lord
Albemarle. And last, but not least, from
our list of eligibles we cannot omit Sir
Thomas Upton, owner Of Shamrock III.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-12
MADE EXPLANATION.
Civil Service Commission Tells Rea-
son for Appointing Negroes.


Washington, May 1.-THE civil service
commission today made the following
explanation of the circumstances attend
ing the appointment to his position Of
John c. AIlgood. The Tennessee rural
free delivery letter carrier. who has been
prevented from performing the duties of
his office by the patrons of his route:
There are five rural free delivery
routes that start at Gallatin. Tenn.
There were fifteen applicants for posi-
lions as rural letter carriers on these
routes Eight of these appncanst have
been offered appointment. of whom five
accepted and three declined. For route
No !. Alien S billiard. a white man.
made the highest average and was ap-
pointed February is. 1868. TO begin work
om March ?. on February q. notice was
received that billiard had declined The
next man on the register was John c.
Allgoo1. the negro carrier. who recently
was compelled to abandon his route. In
ais report the examiner stated that All
good would make a very acceptable car
Her. His Judgment was based upon his
Investigations as to the wishes Of the
satrons Of the route. under section g of
sre iSS uiaAlulS. winch nroNiue tnsll 4 ne
examination shall further consist Of
careful inquiry and report by the special
agent or the route inspector as 20 each
sompetitor's acquaintance with the pat
ecrs of the route and the extent to which
ae has their coofderce, his general char
scferistics, suitability and fitness for the
position. and his character and reputa-
Hon-" When Diilard declined. Allgood
was appointed. There Is nothing in the
record to show that he is a negro. nor
,ould this fact have been considered il
the record had shown II.
No protests were fled by any person
s7rsor 20 The date of his appointment. He
was appointed on February IS. the day
after the notice was received OF the de-
: siination Of billiard. Angood began work
March I. the date the service OF his route
started.
For rural route No. . which starts at
Haliatin. Tenn. William B Franklin re-
solved the highest rating. Franklin also
b negro and there never has been any
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-12

complaint whatever as to his acceptable
ity to the patrons of his route Franklin
is n Spanish war veteran, with an excel
lent record, as shown by the copy of his
discharge on file with his papers. In his
case the examiner said that in his opin-
ion no one could find fault with him, and
the postmaster stated that he was fully
competent.
In the case of Allgood the examination
and Investigation were made by special
agent whose home is in Tennessee. and
also who is familiar with the conditions
there. The agent states that while he
gave thep reference to billiard in his re-
port, the thought Allgood would make a
very satisfactory man in case billiard
should not accept the appointment. The
examination for these routes were made
as early as May IS, 1902. No protests have
been received in the cases either of
Franklin or of Allgood'
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-12
CONFIRM REPORTS.
People Visited the Scene Of Ruln-Sa>
Could Not Be Worse.

Mexico City. May u.-News brought
here from Guatemala by people who have
seen the ruin wrought by the recent
ereuption Of Santa Maria volcano. con-
firm all the previous reports. The stu
alton could hardly be worse. All the
coffee plantations in the vicinity Of the
volcano, says Manuel Hurtado. Just ar
rived here from Guatemala. have been
destroyed for ali time. Ashes ten TO ff-
teen feet deep cover the country. On the
neighborhood- of the volcano ashes are so
deep that only some OF the tops Of tall
trees can be seen. Scoria and ashes cover
leo square miles OF lard TO a depth OF
FIVE to fifteen feet deep and 5000 square
miles to a depth of one to five feet.
One-third Of the entire coffee crop has
been destroyed. About $4,000 quintais Of
the very choicest coffee have been lost
and all land upon which II was grown Is
doomed TO eternal sterility.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-12
RenuIations Issued.

washington. Nay 1.-The secretary q
the interior has issued regulations for
the leasing and sale Of the lands q the
Greek nation ia Indian territory uader
the provisions OF the act q congress q
Iune -. 80 They provide that 10
lease FOR grazing purposes shall cover a
period OF more thar three years for
farming nzore than ten years. and foT
mining more than fifteen years No Iesse
i 70 BE s-blef o. assigned without The
consent Of ths secretary OF the Interior.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-12
COMING LOCAL EVENTS.

Grand Chapter railroad committee wit
please call at 81. J. PARROTS. 81 East
Douglas, for their badges.
Regular communication 81 sundowef
lodge. No s.. 4. r. and a n. tonight.
Visitlnb brothers welcome.
There will be regular meeting %
wichita encampmeut. No. =. l. O. o. r..
this evening AZ s O'Clock. Work ia the
degrees. Visitors welcome
The Lewis Academy Alumni aasocia-
ton will hold a called meeting n The
academy once al p. m. Wednesday. al
members urged 20 be present Import
ant business.
Anscn Skinner camp. 40. e. sous %
Veterans and Ladies' Aid society No. -.
meet tonight az Peerless han. norfheaz q
corner Of Main and Flrst streets. AL ia
soldiers cordialiy invited % attend
The last meeting % The year ~ she
Twentieth Century club vii ~ hsla q
the home Of Mrs. r T.. Mnrdock "a
Tuesday AZ . clock. Election II oalcess
followed b. a social hour. 81 members
are urged 20 be present.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-12
THE MARRIAGE MART.
Wifeless Dukes, EarIs, Lords and
Plain Misters in London.

London. May u.-Ststistics inform us
that widowers are in a minority. but 1853
sees q decided boom in these eligible per
sonSlities. The Duke OF Norfolk holds
pride of place, and rumors Of his engage
ment are often in the air. Lord North
ampton. as a widower marquis. is an
other important parsonage: his late wife
IA beautiful woman-wss Miss Barring
and a very great heiress- Lord Allies
bury is another middle-aged marquis.
who became a widower only last year
But Lord Rosebery may be termed the
king OF the widower detachment lie is
stiIl in the prime Of life. has princeiy
fortune and has been prime minister Of
England And social experience tells Us
that the wedding OF a widOwer daughter.
or daughters. brings about the psyche
logical moment for his own second mar
rage Sir George Stirling is a recea.
case in point. The wedding OF his only
daughter. Mrs. Frank Labouchere, Rad
barely been recorded when his engage
ment was announced 20 the charming
lady who Is now his wife i
Lord Ridley and Lord Lsngford are
also manageable widowers. and 50 is
Mr. Erres: Beckett. rieh man. ard a
member OF the militant fourth party ore
mighty millionaire is nov vidower.
Mr.. !. Joel OF South Africa and Grosve-
nor Square, and cur American C-oesHs.
Mr.. Aston. must not BE forgotten, es-
peclaly as there are rumo-s saoSt Of
the impending engagement q his young
daughter. Miss Pauline AstoE. And Sir
Ernest Caszcl. what OF hiu7 Another
important wI6ower - ysf on1T IA eldest