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The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-07-08

Albany, Or, July 3.-A special
north-bound freight train was par
TALLY wrecked on the outskirts of
this city at $50 o'clock last even
ing. The train was approaching
and had just reached sthe western.
end of the Albany railroad yards
when the engineer attempted to stop
it in order to make switch. The
air brakes were out of order and the
sudden stop derailed two cars. One
of the cars was broken to pieces and
the other was badly smashed. Both
were thrown almost crosswise of
the track. The main track was
pletely blocked, but by hard
work the wreckage was sufficiently
cleared away so that the midnight
south-bound overland could pass
on side track. The wrecked train
was in charge of Conductor Charles
Young.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-07-08
A CITY FLOODED.
STRUCK BY A CLOUD BURST AND
= UNDER FOUR FEErOF WATER.

STRUCK BY A CLOUD BURST ANU
2 UNDER FOUR FEEEOF WATER.
Thousands Take to H Housetops tot
Escape Torrents of Water
Colonel Eove Shot Down
in Cold Blood in Tex
as-Olher News.
Dallas, Tex, July "a message
from Gainesville early this morn
ing says that the city was struck
by a cloudburst late last night
The entire city is flooded and it is
feared many lives ate lost. Thous-7
ands of people were forced to find
refuge on housetops. Water in pla-
ces was six feet deep. The swirl
ing torrent of the creek swept
through the city a mile wide. also
the creek west of the town is now a
river. Other floods are reported to
be coming down from St. Joe.
1t is also reported that the Santa
Fe passenger train was ditched
three miles from Gainesville by the
washout. A telephone message.
says the engineer, fireman and ex-
press messenger are missing.
Reports show that the storm
damage will exceed $1,OOO,O0O..
Gainesville reports no lives lost.
The reports received here this after
noon that the Santa Fe train near
Valley View turned over from the.
tracks into body of water is true,
but it is not known whether the
passengers have been rescued. Last
nights reports were received that in
Southwestern Texas a dozen or
more lives were lost yesterday. r
Austin, Tex, July 2.-Colonel
Robert N. Love, state comptroller
of public accounts. was shot, down
in his Office this morning and died
a short time afterward.
The shots we're fred by William
G. Hill. former employe of the
department.. The assassin turned
the pistol on himself and fired q
bullet in his own body, inficting a
wound which resulted in his death.
Bookkeeper Stephens grappled
with the assassin and in the scuff1e
Hill turned the pistol on himself
and fired a bullet into his breast.
Colonel Love died in his office,
surrounded by his family. Governor
Lanham was present. He was
formerly United States Marshal for
the northern district Of Texas un-
der Cleveland. Hill was sixty two
years of age. He was assistant
bookkeeper in the city water works
office and was for many years em-
ployed in the state comptroller's de-
partment. He had been refused re-
appointment by Colonel Love.
To Colonel Love there was not
the slightest intimation of his inn
pending death. He was sitting at
his desk talking to the Rev. M. E.
Cowden when Hill entered. Colo
mel Love exchanged pleasant greet
ihgs, after which Mr.. Cowden start
ed to leave the Office. Just as he
was going out the door leading to
an adj ,ining room, he heard Hill
say: "Colonel Love, have letter
here which I would like for you to
read"
The letter which Hill handed to
Colonel Love arraigned the latter
in scathing terms.
While Colonel Love was reading
the letter Hill drew pistol and
fred two bullets into the formers
body, one entering near the heart
and the other penetrating the bow
Els.
Albany, Or, July 3.-A special
north-bound freight train was par
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24
THE TEST CASE OF
THE COMMISSION

Attorney William A. Anderson
stated yesterday that 1t is not yet GER
tain that the test case of the power of the
Corporation Commission will come up at
the ensuing term Of the Court of Appeals.
This is the case Of the Atlantic Coast
Line and other railways against the Cor
poration Commission In the matter of
the rules for demurrage, storage and car
service rates The case will probably 30
over to n later term.
Some Of the abest lawyers In the State
are enlisted on both sides, and the trial
OF the case by the Supreme Court prom
ICES to be a lively legal battle, The con-
tention of the appellant Is that the rules
promulgated by the commission are in
contravention of the Interstate commerce
laws, and operate as an unlawful re-
straint Of trade among the States In the
cases of through lines OF railways.
The brief of the appellants is docu-
1nent of five hundred pages.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24
THIRTY THOUSAND
REWARD FOR VENT
Wise County Citizens Move
Into Kentucky to Con-
tinue Search.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.,


BIG STONE GAP, VA, October o.
searchers are still securing the noun
tains in the Black Mountain District in
hope of discovering some clue that will
solve the mysterious disappearance Of the
young millionaire, Z. l.. Wentz, which oc-
Cured ten days ago.
At Q O'Clock p. NJ to-day party Of
Wise county citizens equipped Themselves
and left for the Kentucky side of Black
Mountains, where q vigorous and tho
rough search will be made during the
next few days.
The anxiety and excitement continues
undated. and there will be no relaxn-
ton of effort on the part of searchers for
some time to come.
With the detective now on the case. it
is hoped that a clue may be soon
discovered that will lead to solution of
the matter.
The Virginia CoalSand Iron Company
has offered reward OF $4,000 for any
information leading to the arrest and con-
vicition of the murderers Of T. l.. Wentz.
pr $4,000 for his return if alive, or an
appropriate reward for his body II found
dead
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24
BRAUER PEOPLE
HOLD MEETING
Capt. Wise Did Not Come. but
Messrs. Sands and Rus
sell Spoke.
sell Spoke.

The Brauer people held a meeting at
Tcrrys Hall, in Henrico county, last
night, and speeches were made by Mr..
Sands for Mr.. Brauer. and by Mr.. c. w.
Chidrey on general lines.
The meeting was enthusiastic and we'll
attended. It was presided over by
Mr. r. L. Ryan, who declared it was in
the interest of Mr.. Brauer, and that while
the Todd advocates were welcome to
speak, they would not be recognized as
Democrats. None of them responded,
and all the oratory was on the Braucr
side
Captain George D. Wise, who was adj
vertised to speak for Brauer, sent a
letter saying he was detained by bust
ness engagement.
Mr.. Russell's text was: In the Ian
guagc of David Bennett Hill. am
Democrat" and, after discoursing for a
while upon tho duty of Dem ocrats in the
pending struggle. he contended at some
length that the State Committee was
supreme In matters of party dispute
The speaker declared that he had sup
ported Mr.. Todd In the primary, and he
wished he could do SO now, but he felt
II his duty to follow the lead Of the
highest party authority In the State.
Major William H. Sands followed Mr..
Russell in favor Of Mr.. Brauer and made
neat and eloquent appeal for party
regularity on behalf Of the Democratic
people of the county He referred to
the fact that the press OF the State,
recognizing the justice of Mr.. Brauer's
cause, was standing solidly behind him
in defense OF the highest principles Of
Democratic government. He dwelt at
length upon the action Of the State
Committee, and he read a letter from
Captain j. II. O'Bannon declaring that,
having gone into the primary, he was
in honor bound to support Mr. Brauer..
He defended the State Committeeman
from the alleged attacks of Mr.. Todd.
and then he paid his respects briefly to
the meeting held by the Todd people on
Thursday night. In conclusion. Major
Sands pleaded with his hearers to stand
up for the Democratic party, and in so
doing to support Mr.. Brauer, who was
rnquestIonably the nominee OF the party
for treasurer.
NJ. G. w. chlldrey made a brief
speech. and the meeting adjourned
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24
A FESTIVE OCCASION
Meeting Last Night Of the Fraterna
Relief Association,

The members of the Fraternal Relief
Association and their ladies had n most
successful entertainment at smithdeal
Hall last night. There was a large attend
ance. Addresses were made by Messrs.
T. Wiley Davis Thos -. Hicks. Walter
G.. Duke and Hill Montague.
Mr.. Manly B. Damos had charge OF
the music. Miss Doza Mitchell and Mrs.
Walter g.. Duke sang several solos, much
to the delight Of the audience. Mr.. u. u.
Davis furnished several banjo numbers.
After tho programme had been com
pleted supper was served. Tho success
OF the entertainment was largely due 10
the efforts OF the committee of ladies.
headed by Mrs. Barbour, of the Masonic
Home.
The Fraternal Relief Association Is I'm
insurance order that limits It's inember-
ship to Odd Fellows.
The officers are Richmond men, and are
Hill Montague. president: T. Wiley Davis,
vice-presdent; Walter G. Duke secre-
tary; Nell. B. Ferguson, treasurer; Thos.
Il. Hicks. auditor.
great many refreshments were left
over, and the association directed that
all should be sent to the boys and girls OF
the Masonic Home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24

to make arrangements for attending the
reunion In Petersburg.
Miss Clara Harper. of Port Norfolk, IS
visiting Miss Rena Reams.
Mrs. A. c. Harding Is out again.
Mr.. j. c. Snellings Is able to be at his
place OF business after a. severe illness.
Mason Anderson. colored, pleaded guilty
to manslaughter In the Corporation Court
yesterday, and was given one year In the
penitentiary. He shot Alexander Ander-
son In q row at n dance.
MIR. Emmett Cox. OF Chesterfield county.
who has been III with typhoid fever for
some time, is better, Under the treatment
of DR.. j. 3. Fisher, OF Midlothian.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24
Probably Killed by M oonshin RS.

Especial to The Times Dispatch)
BRISTOL, TENN, Oct. pa mer-
chant of Appalachia. Va. who is
here tonight, says the prevailing
opinion there is that Wentz was murdered
by the band of Illicit distillers who re-
Gently shot and killed Chief of Police
King of Stonega. when that officer, at
the request of the Wentz's, led a posse
against the moonshiners.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24
STREET-RAILWAY DEPT.
WILL BE A SUCCESS

There is every indication that the pro-
posed Street Railway Department Of the
Young Mems Christian Association will
prove great success, Over 325 names
have been received, and others are expect
ed to he handed In rapidly,
The work of remodelng and fitting up
the building will begin very shortly and
will be pushed to n rapid completion. by
the opening date 1t is expected that fully
500 men will have been enrolled,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24
In San Antonio.
lny AssocIaled press.l

(Ry Associated Press.)
SAN ANTONIO, TEL, Oct, 2S,-The
yellow fever situation in san Antonio to-
day was encouraging. The official bule-
tin tonight shows. New cases, l; deaths,
O; total cases q; total deaths, 3.
The new case reported to-day is that
of soldier at Fort Sam Houston, who
tined the city, but 1t was not deter
mined until to-day that Ills case was yell
low fever The case Is mild one.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24
Prop, rtY Transfers.

Richmond: William T. Darracott to
Lena e. Beasley. % feet on west sds OF
Fourth Street, 27S feet north of Leigh,
Fannie r. Griffin, Charles S. and Grace
Snead Allen to Elijah j.. Crane. a feet
on north side OF Jackson Street a 81
feet east Of ST. James Street and 22 feet
on west side OF Second Street, between
Jackson and Duval. 1885.
Henrico: Ora L.. and w. II. Ma,toX o
r. II. Lynn. Is feet on west side OF mir
The Tax Title Company Of Richmond to
Cstele l.. Weisiger. so feet on south side
OF Grove Avenue, 107 feet from Aubarn,
S5To 9G
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24
HENRY THORPE IN THE TOLLS
Two Serious Gases ofAssault Pending
Against Him.


Policemen Clarkson and Wiltshire ar
rested notorious negro named John
Henry Thorpe yesterday afternoon on two
serious charges.
The negro, 1t is alleged. was engaged in
q fight with Lav'na Jackson, n the
back yard Of No. 1906 East Broad street,
Wednesday night. The door Of the house
was open. ard the fighting negroes made
a dlsagreeable noise.
Mrs. Otto Lehman, who lives IN the
house. went 10 shut the door. AS she DID
So tho negro man who had assaulted the
woman ran past In his efforts t. es-
cape, and gave her several heavy blows
She was knocked down and rendered un-
conscious and has been In a serious con-
fdition ever since.
The negro said at the Second Statirn
last night that he did not strike Mrs
Lehman but ran against her in his e.
forts to escape.
Squire Graves will hear the case OF
I1av!nia Jackson to-day but the otter
case cannot he heard until Mrs Lehman
Is able to appear In court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24
OBITUARY..
Samuel Cartwright

Mr.. Samuel Cartwright died 1T 7:15
O'Clock last night at his residence at
Leonard Heights, in the seventy-hfth year
o: his age.
Mr.. Cartwright had been In the trans
fer business here since the war, He las
a native of Henrico, and was widely
known. Five children survive him. They,
are Samuel w, Nellie, Deane, Alvin ana
John l.. Cartwright
Sir. Cartwright was member of Sew
cnth-Strcct Christian Church.
The time and place of his funeral VIII
be announced later
An Infart's Death.
The infant child of Mrs. r. a. Cato
died Yesterday morning at $40 o'clo at
No 3l6 East Leigh Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24
JAMEsToWN MEETING.

Portsmouth is to hold great mass
meeting In aid OF the jamestown Expo
sition. similar to the one held In Norfolk
last week. 1t will be held next Thurs
day evening. The Lyceum Theatre has
been enga ged for the occasion, LIeuten-
ant-Governor Joseph z. Willard, Hon.
Clark Howell. of the Atlanta Constitu-
ton: Hon. Claude a. Swanson Hon. John
Goode, Judge w. II. Mann and Hon. J.
Taylor Ellyson will speak.
NAVAL OFFICERS TO COMMAND.
Naval officers will hereafter have to
take command of the dirty naval Golfers
This is the determination Of the Navy
Department, stated on authority OF the
Secretary, in letter to Congressman H.
L. Maynard of this city.
This is the first announcement Of the
determination Of the Navy Department
to this effect, and 1t will create a stir
In naval circles. II came about by the
application through the Congressman from
this district Of Captain ]. w. Holmes. a
second officer on one OF the golfers. for
the command of one of these ships
In reply. the Secretary informed the
Congressman that the department had
fully determined that hereafter only naval
officers would be appointed TO the COM
mand Of naval Golfers, mad that 1t was
most improbable, that civilians would here
after be given appointments In the col
.lier service. gs
The letter went on TO state that the
crews Of the Golfers will be made up as
largely as possible from naval seamen.
During the Spansh-Amerlcan War the
GOLFERS were commanded by captains and
commanders OF the navy, with commits
sion executive officers and regular naval
crews. Then, however. they were armed.
to protect their cargoes from the enemy.
but after the war their armament was
removed. and the ships were reduced to
freghters, pure and simple.
Civilian commanders were appointed.
and they still hold their commands.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24
OrIy a Shop Girl.

The play for next week at the Rljou
Theatre will be the attraction which last
year broke the record of the, house and
did the biggest business of the season :
Miss Lottio Williams In Only A Shop
Girl" The play has been rewritten fjr
th.s season, and is said 10 be stronger IN
every VIZ. The sale of seats has bsen
remarkable. the demand being ste dy
for the entire engagement. The rcgu-
lar matlnees will be given Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24
ar lnfart's De ath.


(Speclnl to The Tlmes-D!sp1tch,J
STANTON. VA, Oct, 2s,-kcntrn II.
Doom, for many, years zee or or morn,
city city. last night about 10 o'clock. Two
weeks Wee ago Mr. Doom was, kicked by I.
horse. and had his hip, fiMcturad,
been set, Mr.. Doom was doing ye,,S
we'll and would more than lik ~ "A id
RECOVER but pne cum mia set H. fe and
one daughter. Mrs. D. Baylor Co x. lie
leaves one brother, NJ. G. Doom, of Rich
mOnd. lie was fifty-seven years old.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24
Charters Granted.

The following charters We're granted
yesterday by the Corporation Commits
sion
Bay Shore Fishing Social Club (ncor-
porated), Ocean View: w. c. Lewis, pres
ident: capital stock. $4,000 to $4,000.
African-A mexican Insurance Com any
dncorporated): w. ]. NJ Her, pres d snt:
capital stock, $3.50 to s.. COO.
Dulwich Land Company 0ncorporated).
Norfolk: Fl. l.. Pogo. president; capital
stock SIC. 900 to sos 600
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24
rattlings Of ar aired Politician,

These exceptionally clever letters by
Forrest Crissey will begin In The Sun
day mesDispatch OF tomorrow Gov
ernor Richard Yates, OF Illinois. who has
read the advance sheets Of "rattlngs,
says: '"rhe humor Is undeniable. the tone
wholesome and the articles interesting
throughout -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24
VISIT FROM
SEC'Y MOODY
Looking Into the Question of
More Ground.
JAMESTOWN MEETING
Portsm outh to Have One Similar TO the
Mass Letting Held in Norfolk.
Distinguished Speakers Are Elk
pected to Be Present.
Especial to The Times.pispatch.,

Especial to The Times Dispatch)
NORFOLK, VA, October 23--.The Sec
rotary OF the Navy arrived at the navy
yard In this city this morning on tour
OF inspection. He Is accompanied by
Rear-Admiral Francis r. Bowlcs, chief
constructor of the navy.
The reception accorded Secretary Moody
was spectacular Contrary to the usual
custom. the salute was not fired by the
Franklin as the tug, flying the Secretarys
flag approached the yard. BY orders Of
the commandment, the salute was reserved
until the distinguished official landed.
This was so timed that the sound Of the
gun punctuated the reception of the WISH
tor by the assembled officers.
The Secretarys visit here at this time
is special one, caused by the very
pressing need of more land for the yard.
IT is believed that as result Of 1t the
government will shortly be In possession
Of all the real estate it needs for the con-
templated extension Of the plant
For an hour and half after his arrival
Mr.. Moody was closeted with Admiral
Harrington and Admiral Bowles In the
commandments office, examining blue
Prints and plans OF the necessary Inn
prOyements
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24
N,thtnr New.

There is absolutely nothing new in the
Scott murder case. The detec ives and
police are not inactive. however, and
commemorative Attorney, Richardson is
doing all he can. with their assistance to
place the crime.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24
Cruise Of Potomac.

Special to The Tines Dispatch)
WARSAW. VA. Oct. "3.-The Virginia
police steamer Rappnhannock. conveying
the Board of Fisheries, is making n cruise
of the Potomac River. Local oyster in
spectors are being called upon, and a
thorough Investigation is being made.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24
R.marcoknls sacretarl.

eanization Of the Romancoke Fishing al d
Shooting Club, Postma ter Wray 7.
Knight was mentioned as, the recretary
and treasurer 1t should haze been Mr.,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24

Every woman who sees The Sunday
Times-Dis patch Will find much to interest
her on the WomanS Page,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24
The Winston EamilY,

Tho Winston family is one OF the largest
and most prominent IN some section or
Virginia. The geGealcEy OF the family
viii be found In The sunday Timss'Ds-
patch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24
Football To.Day.

Great interest is felt In the oot-bal
games to be played to-day here and in
Norfolk. The Times-Dispatch Of to-mor-
row will have full and intelligent re-
ports of both.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24

Especial 10 T1iT 1fIfe!s-
FREpERiCI sBliRG, VA, Oct, %
Mrs. Elizabeth Lightner. widow of The
late George j. l.ightner, died at the home
Of her son, Mr., Harry l.. LiGhtrer, in
Falmouth, At an carly hour tbs Bis morning.
vived Nv Two childien, Mr.. Harry l..
Lightner ana Mrs, Samuel Smelling, roth
NJ INa lmOiIt H.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24

"Recollections of Prison Life al Point
Lookout" will be one of the entertaining
features of the Confederate Page In Th1
Sunday Times Dispatch
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24
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",rhe Mummy and the IIumming Bird"
shows that gentle answer does turn
sweetness OF the play. The wlfe's folly,
or rather thoughtlessness; Is not met net
ness of true love. and so adroit Is the
husband. the dear Mummy. in extr:cating
his loved ones from the meshes Of the de-
that one. first adm tires his cleveerness,
then laughs at the human parasites dis
comfiture, and finally applauds. the cour-
age and devotion Of Lord Lumley. What
the zee emb 1 ne Of all that is good and
noble. gentle and courageous. loyal and
lovable. No wonder that Mr.. Paul Gil-
dear Mummy in "'rhe Mummy end the
Humming Bird has become the idol Of
the hour. Reports from everywhere
credit him with performance. OF far
greater merit than anything he has eye. ever
done-far superior to his work in The
Tyranny OF Tears" This young actor is
to-day looked upon as the exponent of
ton OF The Mummy and the ,Humming
Bird" which Mr. Gilmore Will present
here matinee to-day and to-ri4ht at me
Academy, is identical with those used In
London and New York and the company
with which Mr.. Jules Murry has sur
rounded Mr.. Gilmore Is one o. exceptional
excellence.
ne VANS o. NJ" iolh to.ieS " Wy
Academy next Tuesday Matinee and
night. In this play merry Kettle Emmett
has been before the public as star for
over dozen years.
The Two Johns.
]. C. Stewards merry musical farce,
The Two Johns" which Is said to be
one of the funniest comedies ever written.
is announced for next "Wednesday, natl
meet and night, at the Academy
Looping the Loop.
Looming the Loop will be presented at
the Bijou Theatre this Afternoon and
again al night. The engagement has
proven popular. the crowds apprecia. ng
the musical numbers and the absurd es
of the production. Ross Snow, the or 81
nal Happy Hooligan. divides the hon rs
with the famous Otto Brothers, the Ger
man comedians.