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The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-02-14

Salem, Feb, 1o.-The committee
on Capi.ol buildings and grounds
has presented, the report to the
House, recon- mending the expen-
editure of $17,Soo for alternations
and repairs as follows:
For replacing second floor by
tresseral tiling,- $1,000.
For painting woodwork in dome
and on third floor, $500.
'.For cutting up old library into
rooms end supplying same with
modern canveniences as per esti-
mate submitted, $1,000
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-02-14
DOWN SOUTH.
Presidents Interest in. the Negroes
Does Not Suit Southern

In various ways the press of the
South resents President Roosevelt's
predictions for negroes. His ap-
pointment OF. negro to the Charles
ton collectorship and his course
with reference to the Mississippi
postmistress have started a fresh
outburst. The following lines dis
close the character of the esentiment.
They are from Missouri paper:
Things at the White House
Looking mighty curious,
Niger running everything,
White people furious.
Niggers on the front porch,
Niggers on the gable,
Niggers in the dining room,
Niggers at the table.
Niggers in the sitting room,
Making all the talk;
Niggers in the ball room
Doing cake walk. s's 9
Niggers ia the east room ..s es
Make q mighty throng,
Niggers in. the music room
Singing a coca song. . ~ &
Niggers IN the hallway -ls..s .s
Taking off their Wrap PSF; s-i =
N1ggers IL the Billiard room =
Shooting game Of craps. z -, I.
Niggers in tbe. store room r. ~ - -.
Packing away their plpnder,-
Niggers in the bed room -, ..,.
Scoring, Ike. thunder. -z. .-,f
Not a room in White House sG4s4 e
Withont=niggers many; ~ as'
Baby in the nursery ssErzz~ 81 r-sfl--@:-
A niger pickaninny. s.Gsaas@ :.
Niggers on the stairway Nv z =.
With very much safety, :. =
Niggers in the blue room - IT, T.,
Assembled for society = .,
Niggers in the front yard, sg,.s.s sr9
Niggers nrthe back: . si5s.i
Niggers come in omnibus, LIB
And nIggers come in hack. a.
On they go to Washington
With a mighty rush;
Forty thousand niggerssl9
Getting in the push.
There's trouble in the White House
More than you can tell, .s.
Yelling like wild men, i...,.,,1 :
Niggers raising hell. @ :. :.
I see way to .settle;it, s-s.ra a..t et;
Just as clear as water--.se ~. :.
Let Mr.. Booker Washington Is
Marry Teddy's daughter.
Or if this does not overflow + y
Teddy's cup Of Joy, -
Then let Miss Dinah Washington
Marry Teddy's boy. 7.,s
! But everything is settled;
Roosevelt is dead. s
Niggers in the White House
Cut off Teddy's head. VIZ
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-02-14

= Moses Bros, with othercompitent
musicians haye5organized brass
band and expect to make their or
igaaization pernan nent. fE
Mr.-F. -Felger has sold the tam
merry to Mr. Elsworth. Mr. Els
worth has associated with himself a
tanner of large experienced and they
expect to run the tannery to its
fullest, capacity.
Mr. .Plummer and family from
Indiana were visiting with his
cousin, Mrs E. Wyatt last week.
They like the Willamette valley
much and predict large immigra-
ton from the East during the COM
Is ing seasopni.sSE fzgfs TIL -:
The W. CT. U. had one of their
silver medal contests last Satu rday
night at KeezePs Chapel. The con-
testants all drew applause on ac-
count of the excellence of thei1
work. The judges gave the medal
to Miss Ethel Weed.
| Philomite.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-02-14
Notice for Publication.

tgIIsI Fsl'.st
Timber Land ,.Act Jhnes, 1875 lEssGH ass,isf'J.'
United State Land Office, Oregon Cityf Oregon
Jany 18th, 1908.
n otlce is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of congress OF June 3,
1875 entitled sAn act for the sale of timber lands
In the states OF California. oregon, Nevada and
Washington Territery,"i as extended to- all the
Public Land states by act Of August 4, 1892,
. r. Adelbert D. Perkins, ,ee--
of Toledo county OF Benton, state of Oregon,
has this day filed in this office his sworn state.
pnents No 6009 for the purchase OF the NJ of
NE II of Section No IS in Township No u 8
Range No West, and will offer proof to show
that The land sought is more valuable for its
timber or stone than for agricultural purposes
and to establish his claim to said land before
Victor P Moses, Olerk of Benton County, Ore
gon, Corvallis. Oregon, on Wednesday, the sth
day OF April, 1908: trr.,.s.4sss .z= II ,f5.f.
y He numes as witnesses
John W hyde OF Philomath, oregon. ls ss'
Frank NJ spencer, Sc assu
William Brazelton Of Toledo. Oregon,
Charles Kreger -! y" ;Ez9j ="
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file
their claims in this office on or before said sth
day of April, 1903.E
.CHAs. B. MooRES,
Register,
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-02-14
AT PHILOMATH..

Tannery has new Owners-Brass Band
- Organized-Other News z.s
One of Victor Davis twin babies
diedslast Saturday. @
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-02-14
How Cows, Lie Down

"A western cattleman says that all
cows lie down on their left side and
never on their right. unless the left is
injured. ,eaE = 81. sg5t..,t,.5t ,zs,s.E
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-02-14
H. S. PERNOT,
Physician s. Surgeon

Office over postoffice. Residence Cor,
Fifth and Jefferson streets. Hours 10 to
IL ANIL to "a p. m. Orders may be
left at Graham & Wortham's drug store.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-02-14

Mrs Copeland Of Siletz is visiting
her mother Mrs Sarah Kisor.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-02-14

g1ThegDe Moss family will give ene
of their popular performances next
l|oatufqalyi ] tua5fqq2alyiffse
A valentine party will be given
Feb.I4th BY one Of the literary
societies of Philemath College. -
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-02-14

Or. Prices Cream Baking Powder
awarded Gold Medal Hfidwinter Far. San Francisco.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-07-23
WILL GO INTO ENCAMPWENT
Orders Issued Calling for State Troops 10 Rendezvous at Place
To be Hereafter Designated Provision for Target
Practice if Such Appear TO Be Advisable

The following order was issued last
evening from the headquarters Of the
national guard relative TO the coming
encampment and matters OF interest d.
rectly connected with II.
The National Guard OF Utah, having
been ordered into encampment. pursuant
to C.. O. No. 10 c. s., the announce
ment Is now made that the field eNer-
cises will begin on Aug. IS, 1903, and
terminate on Aug. &C. 1903. The troops
will rendezvous az such place as may
be hereafter designated by the brigade
commander The officers and men will
be paid as provided In section 1856 Of
the Reused Statutes OF Utah, and will
also receive the per diem, which may be
allowed by the secretary OF war under
section IA OF the act OF Congress APP
proved Jan. p. 1903. The cash allow.
ance for horses actually used, and au-
thorized 10y the brigade commander
win be hereafter determined by him
In addition to which the usual forage
ration provided for animals IN the
service of the regular army VIII be al
lowed
The brigadier general will designate
n suitable officer to act as camp quar-
termaster who will provide the neces-
sary tentuge, camp equipage, forage
fuel. and all other supplies, under the
direction of the quartermaster general
and on the approval Of the brigadler
general. and In so Tar as he may be
directed by the quatermaster general he
will secure rates for transportation Of
troops baggage and supplies for the
encampment. The brigade commander
will also designate a suitable officer to
act as commissary OF subsistence. who
win provide the ration, appliances for
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-07-23

cooking and serving the same. upon
requisition approved by him. The num-
Der Of cooks allowed VIII be as provided
in the service OF the regular army.
Target practise may be had during
the encampmeut. H. in the opinion OF
the brigadier general. such appears adj
Vlsable, to be conducted under the SUI
peryision Of an officer designated by
him, who will make requisition for am
munition and target material needed,
under the approval Of the brigade COM
mander
No officer OF the governors STAFF
except the quartermaster general.
will receive any pay or allowance for
service during the encampment; the
volunteered service. however OF stan
officers will be appreciated and utilized
TO advantage.
No expense will be incurred In con-
nection with this encampment not au-
thorized by this order, except upon
proper reduisition approved by the
brigade commander or direct from this
Office. The expense incident TO the en-
campment must be reduced 20 actual
necessities. and exact and proper
vouchers viii be required for all ex-
penditures
The brigade commander Is charged
with all details for the execution Of this
order not herein provided for. and viii
issue such directions as may be neces-
sary for the instruction and discip line
OF the troops while In camp, and going
TO and returning therefrom, The pro-
visions OF the military code and regula-
tons will be strictly observed.
BY order OF the Commander-in-ch chief
CHAs. :. BURTON.
Adiutant General
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-07-23
A QUEER DEFENSE.
Murphy VIII Plead that Funds We're
ENtorted aud Not Voluntary.

New York, July 22.-Before Judge
Newbegger IN general sessions today
The taking OF testimony began in the
trial Of Lawrence Murphy former
treasurer OF the Jouneymen Stone cut.
ters' association for grand larceny IN
The theft Of an funds of the association
amounting OF Sl2294
The Evening Post saws "I. developed
Ia the trial that his 1.-THE defendants)
counsel win put in the defense that
the funds he Is charged with stealing
were not legitimate dues and fines OF
Ire organization but eNtortion money
WrGng from builders and contractors
under threat Counsel made the open
assertion that one builder Ia Brooklyn
had been forced 20 pay the union men
$1,000 Questions We're put by defend-
ants counsel 10 make 10 appear that
counsel was IN possession OF inicrma-
zion that m the last year over S3AoQ0
mad bsen paid 20 unions 10 this city
by bosses and employees Tor fines, as
seTSrleuis and expenses
AT one time lu his questioning, de-
PENDANTS counsel asked a witness if Il
were not true that one builder IN New
York had not paid $4,000 to settle some
difference With union. The witness,
who was "a union man. replied that ne
would not tell ID he knew
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-07-23

TERED by the raging elements President
Roosevelt and his son prepared for their
journey The storHl had abated some
what by 2 o'clock and soon after they
started subsidized entirely The presi-
dent and his son were accompanied on
their ride by two nephews OF President
Roosevelt. For more than two hours
the little cay0lcade rode through a
night that was inly I'm It's blackness,
but shortly after 4 o'clock the dawn
broke and In a little while the sun was
shining glorlousy. President Roosevelt.
on his favorte riding horse. set the
pace, Theodore Jr. riding the horse
wyoming presented TO the president by
the citizens OF Douglas Wyo. The
party arrived here a few minutes before
9 o'clock this morning, riding directly
to the home Of the PRESIDENTS uncle,
Robert Roosevelt, about mile from
this little town.
The president arrived at too early an
hour Go attract much attention. Since
he came he has spent the time about
the grounds of his unclc's estate. His
visit Is Of purely social character and
il Is understood II viii not bee made the
occasion Of the least public demonstra-
ton
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-07-23

There was a slight earthquake at
1874 a. m, today, noticeable for the
most part in the eastern part Of the
city, ard It was also felt in Ogden
somewhat more pronounced than here,
No damage was done beyond causing
considerable apprehension. The shock
was noticed in the local weather office
by Mr.. Alter, assistant observer, at the
hour mentioned. There were three
shocks, first quick jar, as If some
heavy object in the building had fallen,
and Mr. Alter supposed for the instant
that the elevator might have dropped
from the first door 10 the cellar. But
immediately there was a more pro-
nounced rumbling sensation which
quickly FADED away only to be succeed
go b. a third sensation, and that was
all Then II dawned on the observer
that an earthquake was on deck. But
there was no further disturbance.
As there Is no sesmograph or any
instrument for recording this class OF
disturbances In the weather office,
there was no further Information Of an
official nature to be obtained Section
Director Hyatt said the government
does not provide lis weather offices with
apparatus for recording seismic occur
rences, except the office at Washington,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-07-23
Sail Lakes
Wee SHOCKED.
Earthquake Distinctly Fell in This Cdy- SNohced in Local
Veafher Office The SHOCKS Beng Thsee in NumbeS-
Was Most SeUere in Ogden Where SeOesd Baldings
Were q2udeiy Shaken and People Generally Disturbed

and perhaps at San Francisco, More
over, no information had been receiF-
Ed ND 20 this afternoon from other
places along this meridian where dis.
turbences might have occurred, but
q number of people IN town noticed the
shocks Judge Colborn Of POpperton
was sitting Up In bed reading OF the
last great earthquake In san Fran
cisco when he felt the bed rock, three
times lie Immediately looked after
hts children, not knowing but that
more severe shocks were likely to re-
cur. But there were no more. a resi-
dent OF y street was awakened IRON
hn sleep by the rocking Of his bed,
and II wasn't trunde bed, either. A
lady guest at the ManitOu hotel found
herself moved toward the foot Of her
bed by the shocks, and as she has been
through several San Francisco expert
ences. she sized up the situation at once.
The toll room operators OF the Bell
Telephone company experienced a
slight shock
Ogden seems 10 have been well shak-
en- several buildings being given good
i3ring and not a few citizens and their
families thought Il advisable TO get out
Of bed, not knowing what might be
In store for them In the telephone Of
fee there was suoh shaking that the
operators feared the building would
collapse, and presently calls were re-
ccived from various parts Of the city
for explanation OF the phenomenon.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-07-23
NO NEWS FROM ooNGER.
State Department Not Giving Much
Heed TO Pekin Report.

Washington. July 22.-The state de.
parynent has heard nothing recently
from Mr.. Conger respecting the Man.
churian negotiations, 50 IL is suggested
that the Pekln report to the effect that
the Chinese government, through
Prince Ching, has declined TO open any
Manchurian ports, refers to a phase OF
the negotiations dating about two
weeks back. The reason for this sug.
gestlon Is a knowledge on the part OF
the officials here THAI before Secy
Hays departure for his summer home
the Chinese government actually did
pledge itself TO open two or three more
port In Manchuria. II however. there
has been any change IN the Chinese
attitude since the pledge was given. Il
II said here that the United States
government viii not De moved there
by, but. holding fast TO the pledges al
ready given, viii Insist on their re-
demption.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-07-23
Thurston Lost His Balance.

New York, July 2S.-Ex Senator John
VI. Thurston OF Nebraska, has taken
the temperature OF sea water az Coney
Island. but his enjoyment OF the eXper-
fence was curtalled by the fact that be
had his clothes on The Nebraskan
and his wife visited the island as the
guests OF an old acquaintance who is
now proprietor OF an amusement resort
there. They were taken on board an
electric launch for a trip down the Ia
COON They made circuit of the
grounds, and then passed out through a
small lock into Gravesend bay. After
a pleasant trip the launch was headed
back 20 the park. owing 10 change
IN the tide the lock had been closed
The visitors We're confronted with n
walk over the dam. foot wide, or
climbing the fence. They chose the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-07-23
ClUDAD BOLIVAR
FINALLY CAPTURED

soledad. Venezuela, July 2S-Ciudad
Bolivar was captured at Ii o'clock last
night. after " hours Of a desperate
struggle and horrible carnage, during
which great courage was shown on both
sides. The jail and the capitol We're
the centers of the most severe fighting
and many men We're killed or wounded
there When these places We're captured
only q few blocks behind the capital
remained TO be taken. At midnight the
fusilade ceased, and the silence OF death
reigned all the rest OF the night over
the city.
At o'clock in the morning the cor
respondent OF the Associated Press fol-
lowed Gen. Rivera. the government
commander, who met Gen Gomez, the
Venezuelan commander-ln-ch near
the capitol and confirmed the am
nouncement that the capitol, the jail
and an the rest Of the city were In the
hands OF the government soldiers Gen.
Gomez Informed the correspondent that
The resistance al the capitol had been OF
a nature worthy Of a better cause, that
each yard Of rampant was covered 10y
the dead. and that Gen. Nicolas ROAM
do the last representative OF the revolt
luton. and his two lieutenants, Gems.
pablo and Guzman and Gen. Nasque2,
had been taken prisoners.
No adequate idea can be cabled OF The
scene which Ciudad Bolivar presents
The city appears 10 have been swept by
a cyclone, accompanied by a conliagra-
tlon.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-07-23
SAVED OTHERS AT HER PERIL
Heroic Conduct Of Mrs Rose Wilson Who Rescues Mother
And Her Infant Child From Burning Building and is
Badly Scorched as Result

There was a FIRE about o'clock this
morning At the home Of Willis Chugg,
p Short Line avenue on Fourth West
between Third and Fourth North, dur
ing which Mrs, Rose Wilson, sister Of
Mrs, Chugg, was quite painfully. though
not seriously burned.
The blaze was caused by placing some
clothes to dry too near The kitchen
range The clothing suddenly ignited
and in a moment there was a roaring
blaze Mrs. Chugg was sick in bed with
a 7-daysold baby. and her sister. Mrs.
Wilson. became alarmed for fear the
mother and child would be burned. She
rushed into the Kitchen and closed the
door leading into the dining room. The
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-07-23
TOOK SHOT AT
THOMAS TOPHAN
That is What a Burglar Did at
Ogden This Morning.
REMAINS TO BE TAKEN HOME
Returned 20 sacramento-Alien Jones
Arraigued - Travelling Case stolen
The Earthquake
Special to the "News.")

Especial TO the 'NeNS'
Ogden July Blast night Thomas
.Tophan had an encounter with a burg
lar which nearly cost him his life and
gave his nerves such a shock that 1t
will be some time ere they reach the
normal condition. The incident oc-
CURED at the Bell London sporting
house about 2 o'clock this morning as
follows: At the time mentioned Top
han noticed a ladder leaning against
the house under an upstair window ana
his curiosity being aroused he proceed
ed to make inquiry as TO the cause OF
this unusual condition. As he reached
the foot Of the ladder man emerged
from the window and was about TO
descend when Tophan caledNo him and
asked what he wanted there. The bur
gar promptly answered with a shot
from a revolver, the missile grazing the
head OF the questloner The latter stag
gered and fell against the ladder which
brought down that contrivance robber
and ALL Tophan closed with the intrud-
er and desperate struggle ensued the
burglar however, proved the better
man OF the two, ana succeeded in
breaking away and making good his
escape before the police arrived on the
scene In his hurried flight the man left
behind his hat and revolver which the
officers believe will furnish sufficient
clue to enable them to capture their
owner.
TAKEN TO SACRAMENTO
Sheriff Daniel Reese Of sacramento,
Cal, left for that place this morning
having in custody John Tomas, Greek
laborer who is wanted in California on
charge OF grand larceny 1t being
charged that he stole $50 and a shot
gun from a fellow countryman there,
and decamped to Ogden, whore he was
arrested few days ago.
ALLEN JONES ARRAlGNED.
Allen Jones. the, man who was arrest
ed last night for attempted hOusebreak-
ing, was arraigned before Judge Howell
this morning lie entered a plea Of not
guilty. His bail was fixed at $3.50 to
secure his appearance for preliminary
hearing on Monday az p m. He was
unable to get bondsmen and Is in
the custody of the sheriff
TRAVELLING CASE STOLEN.
Last evening at the Union depot In
this city. a gentlemans travelling case
containing valuable clothing belonging
TO a New York passenger, WA stolen.
REMAINS TO BE SENT HOME.
The remains of james S. Pickering,
late manager of the Palace livery sta
bles, who was killed last evening will
be shipped by Larkin & Sons to Colora-
do Springs the former home Of the de-
ceased. He was a member Of the lodges
of Eagles, Elks and Brotherhood Of Lo-
comotive Engineers, and delegation
from these societies will accompany the
remains to the depot
THE EARTHQUAKE.
The shock OF earthquake which oc-
CURED here this m&orning was quite
pronounced. 1t shoock buildings, rat.
tied dishes and performed other tricks
which usually accompany such vista
lions.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-07-23

flames burned her hands, neck and
hair, but she manged TO get her sister
and the baby to place of safety be-
fore they were injured in the least, An
alarm was turned In and the firemen
from station No. 2 responded. Had
the blaze been a big one. the firemen
would have had a hard proposition to
deal With for the reason that there are
no g piugs IN the neighborhood. 1t
tone feet Of hose to reach the build
ms but the blaze was extinguished
with the chemical The loss on the
building Is estimated ut 800 and the
loss on contents at SIS.
On account OF there being no fire
plugs la that part of town, residents
there have practically no FIRE protection
whateN er and they feel that Il is about
tine the situation was relieved some
what,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-07-23
James corriean of Chicago Dead

Chicago. July 28s-James Corrlgan.
the original waterman Of Chicago.
and cousin Of the late Archbishop
Corricau OF New York. is dead aged
80 years Mr. Couigan was a native OF
County Meath. Ireland He came TO
the United States IN 1913. with a keen
head Cor business he soon found en-
ploymant in furnishing aguc-stricben
community IN Chicago with pure drink
Ing water He filled a barrel several
times q day with water from the lake
and peddled the contents al cents a
pail He continued thus work FOR lo
wears Mr. Corrigan's last work was in
the water department Of the city.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-07-23
KING REVIEWS TROOPS
IN PHOENIX PARK.

Dublin. July 2-King Edward TODAY
reviewed 5000 troops and 800 men of me
naval brigade in Phoenix park. The
weather was most favorable bright
sunshine pormittlng the wearing OF sum-
mer costunlcs and the consequent color
eject When the gr0und was packed
10y tens OF thousands OF spectators ID
made by far the most brilliant scene OF
the many witnessed since their majssties'
arrival IN Dublin. II was the LARGEST
muster Of troops ever seen at a review in
ireland. The Duke of Lonnaugit wss I'M
command.
The king, who wore the uniform Of
field marshal was attended by the lord
lieutenant The Earl OF Dudicy ana "a
numerous suite
Prior TO leaving the vice regal lodge his
majesty presented colors 10 the Royal
Hibernian militia school