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The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-05-09
REAMEs IN TOWN.
Visited the College Spoke at Philo-
math Last ght-Speaks in Court {
House Today.

Hon A E. Reames, democratic
candidate for congress, was in town
for an hour Thursday, and again
yesterday. He arrived in the hrst
| instance up the Westside, enroute
to Toledo, where he addressed a
meeting Thursday night. Yes
terday he came out from Toledo,
spent the noon hour in town, and
left by the afternoon train for Phi
lomath, where he addressed the
citizens last night. In yesterday $
trip to Corvallis, he visited the
Agricultural College, and talked
briefly to the students at the chapel
hour on non-partisan topics. To-
day at one O'Clock, Mr.. Reames
delivers a campaign address in the
court house at Corvallis. He is a
very pleasing speaker, deals most
considerably with his political OPP
ponents and makes most favor
able impression on all with whom
lie comes in contact.
In his campaign, Mr.. Reames
has visited Yamhill and Polk coun-
ties, and spoke once or twice in
Washington. He is to return to
make another visit to the latter
county before the end Of the cam
paign. A fact intensely in Mr..
Reames favor. is his wide popular
ity and the universally high esteem
in which he is held in Southern
Oregon, where he was born and
grew to manhood. It was there
that he made his phenomenal race
for district attorney three years ago
in which he ran 1850 ahead OF
his ticket in the four counties that
comprise his district. He carried
every county but one. and lacked
but few votes of carrying it. The
republican candidate for circuit
Judge in the same contest was ell
ected by plurality Of many hun
dreds.
Speaking yesterday of his cam
paign, Mr.. Reames said: Il do
not want my supporters to base my
campaign on any other grounds
than my personal fitness for the
place. If have personal quail
fcations for the position, I prefer
that these and not condemnation
ofmy opponent, shall be the key
note of the campaign. I have a
delicacy about blowing my own
horn, but / do feel that if the people
of the district will elect me to this
position, I shall be fully able to
render the state competent ser
vice"
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-05-09
AS TO WATER FRANCHISE.

The Corvallis council ought mo-
to grant a franchise for William
ette River water system, or a wei
water system, until every effort fol
securing a mountain water system
has been exhausted. There are
those who say that a mountain
water system is too costly for Cor
wallis, and yet it is of record thai
the present Corvallis Water COM
pany did offer by its proposed ordl'
nance that the Corvallis council
was asked to adopt, to supply Cor
wallis with mountain water for do.
mestic use, in connection with Will
1amette water or a well system tor
use in case of fire. At the same
time, it offered rates to consumers
for domestic use, much lower than
those now in vogue. With this Of
fer actually of record, there appears
to be no real basis for anybody to
make the statement that noun
tain water system is impossible for
Corvallis because too costly.
AS a matter of fact, if the city is
not to get mountain water system,
the advisability of granting at this
time any franchise at all, may be
seriously questioned. A franchise
on any other basis will cut off any
chance for mountain water for
a period of rs years without impro-
wing the present source of supply.
IF it is hoped to secure lower
water rates, it is not necessary to
grant a new franchise to secure a
reduction, for the city council has
full power to regulate water rates,
and can at any time require a rea-
sonable reduction. The only real
advantage that would come from a
proposed franchise on a basis of
Willamette water would be better
facilities for fire protection; but
vital question is, shall Corvallis for
matter of slightly better fire pro-
lection barter away all hope OF
mountain water for period of rs
years? Would it not be better to
continue the fight for mountain
water, until every means for getting
it, shall have been exhausted, before
a franchise is granted on any other
basis? In view of the importance
of the subject, would it not be un-.
wise to tie the city up in franchise
until it is certain that the city is
getting exactly what it wants?
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-05-09
OCCURS AT PHILOMATH.
Annual Institute of Benton County
Teachers Something About it.


The annual county institute for
Benton County is to be held at Phi
lomath this year on May IS, 10. 90.
A petition numerouslv signed by
the citizens and teachers of that
city was sent to the county school
So perintendent asking that in-as-
much as Philomath was the sscond
largest city in Benton County and
a leading educational center; and
as the said city has not been ;avof-
cd with such a meeting for six
years that they be honored with
this institute. Superintendent
Denaan has decided to comply
with their requeet. The citizens of
that city having canvassed the situ-
alton find that suitable accomoda-
|dations can be had to meet the re-
quirements. A rate of 80 cents
per day will be given the teachers.
The program promises to be one of
strongest ever prepared for our
teachers. Those who will do regu-
lar institute work or who are the
Instructors are: Pres. B.. f.. Mulkey
of Ashland State Normal; Prof.
Henry D. Sheldon who fills the
chair of Education at the State
University. Superintendent of Pub
lie Instruction, J. Ell. Ackerman
will be with the teachers the entire
three days; doing regular institute
work. Some of the best musical
talent has been secured which in
cludes, Miss Edith Gibson, Miss
Mabel Cronise, Otto Herse, Profess
sor Mordannt Goodnough. Besides
these, it is possible that little Max
Miller will have a violin solo and
Miss Cofelt of Philomath a guitar
mandolin solo. Miss Sophia Wolf
one Of the best eloeutionists in the
state has been secured to give re-
cital in conjunction with lecture
Tuesday evening. During this
session every teacher in the county
must attend. Teachers are allowed
three days pay and the districts re-
|ceive bonus of five dollars for
every teacher employed holding a
certificate of attendance for 10
hours at said institution. A COM
plete program will appear at
later date in the columns OF the
TIMES.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-05-09
A Bargain.

If taken soon, a acres; one acres
In choice bearing fruit. A nice house,
barn and other buildings, about one mile
from college grounds, and one half mile
from school house. Terms easy. Call
on or write
B. R. THOMPSON,
Corvallis, Ore,
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-05-09

Not the Cheapest but the ''best"
at reasonable prices s-Racine buggies and
carriages. Sold by A. Wilhelm & Sons.
Monroe.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-05-09
Mans Needs.

Are not necessarily numerous, but
good food is one of them. A good place
to sleep, another. Both can be secured
at the Occidental hotel. Chicken din
.ner on Sunday.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-05-09

+ We can save you money on your We
hic1es. We buy in car lots direct from
the factory for spot cash. A. Wilhelm
& Sons, Monroe.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-05-09

Now due-a carload of the famous
Old Hickory wagons. Wait for them.
We have prices that will surprise you.
A. Wilhelm & Sons, Monroe.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-05-09

Call and investigate that "Red Box
proposition at Nolan & Callahan's; There
is money in it.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-05-09
FRATERNAL SERVICE.
Program of Union Meeting to be Held
in nj. E. Church.

The various churches of the city
on tomorrow afternoon at 3 O. clock,
are to hold a fraternal service in
the M. E. church. Admission is
free, but those attending are to Sc
cure tickets so that the capacity of
the building may not be'overtaxed.
Following is the programme:
Trombone Solo,. o........-............,Vic Victor Moses
scripture Lesson. ......-.....-.- Rev A. Carr1ck
Solo...-... Janet B1ackledge
Prayer.
Sacred Solo,. Mrs. E. F. Green Gong. Ch.)
Lecture, 3New Pictures from an old-Time
Gallery. Rev Ella Humbert
Vocal Music, "The Right Boy in the Right
Miss Mabel Cronise will also take part in the
programme.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-05-09

If you have musical instruments of any
kind you wish to sell, or have cleaned,
tuned or repaired, call on E. 3. White
second hand store opposite Far mer's
Hotel, Corvallis, Oregon.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-05-09
ocal Music, aThe Right Boy in the Right

Miss Mabel Cronise will also take part in the
programme.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-14
"sURPACB CONTAC4D' FRACTION

The method Of employing electricity for oper-
ating a railway that was tested in Atlantic
City last week may be new in minor details,
but the essential idea is old. Much was heard
Of 1t eight or ten years ago, when engineers
and inventors were seeking a satisfactory sub
stitute for the overhead trolley. The storage
battery had had a thorough trial, and at that
time did not give the desired results. The cells
in use in those days deteriorated rapidly, and
SO added 10 the weight Of the car as to be
ruinOus TO any but an exceptionally we'll built
track. If the third rail had then been proposed,
il would not have been available for surface
roads on public streets. Inc open conduit, now
so serViceable in the Borough of Manhattan,
was singuarly out of favor ten years ago, large
" on account of the failure OF the system in
Boston. Its subsequent success in New-York
shows how trifing modification may alter the
whole destiny of an invention. In the interval
between the condemnation and resuscitation Of
the open conduit the surface contact plan of
which nearly dozen varieties were described
in the technical papers of that day, gave much
promise Of usefulness. 1t then dropped out OF
sight It's revival now and the willingness of
the Pennsylvania road to afford a chance for
trying it suggest the possibility that its merits
have not been fully appreciated, or else that
weaknesses previously detected have since been
minimized or overcome.
Inasmuch as the metallic conductor which
conveys current from the power house for the
surface contact system is buried In the ground
under the track. and carefully insulated. # is
entirely out Of sight. 1t cannot ruin the an
pearance Of a street and cannot well be dis
lodged by accident. Neither man nor beast can
step on it and receive a shock Properly ar.
ranged, it is inaccessible by moisture In addi-
ton TO the insulating material around It there
may be thoroughly waterproof envelope At
intervals CT fifteen or twenty feet, branches run
vertically 10 the surface OF the ground each
terminating in a magnihed and nearly fiat
metal button. From these the current is picked
mp by n car. but the buttons, or contacts, re-
main dead, except when a car is directly over
them Apparently there is no more chance OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-14
LONG PIERS.

The merchants of New-YOrk will undoubtedly
regret the refusal OF the War Department at
Washington to approve the plans Of Mayor
Lows government for the building of a num-
Der of new piers on the North River front
Of Manhattan Island sufficient in every way
for the largest ocean steamships now in use
and for the still bigger giants which will be
launched hereafter.
1t is not believed anywhere that the authori-
ties at the national capital were Influenced in
any way by reluctance to promote the best in
terests Of this port But it will be difficult to
persuade importers and exporters here that the
decision is the wisest possible. New-York needs
those long, broad. new wharves just at the
points selected, and needs them very much.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-14
NEV-YORK'S UNIVERSITIES.

There seems to be danger that n current item
Of news will create-of course, quite uninten-
tionally-an impression unjust to New-York
City as q centre Of higher education. 1t pur-
ports to give statistics of twenty of the largest
institutions Of learning in the United States 1t
does not say they the twenty largest. or
largest twenty. If it did. it would be positively
untrue. But there is danger that some read
ers may interpret 1t to mean that, and such an
Interpretation would be decidedly erroneous,
and would, as we have said, do New-Yorlt
much injustice 1t seems unfortunate there
fore, that a statement so easily susceptible of
misleading inference should, though with the
best Of intentions, be locally put forth
The item includes in the list Of twenty of the
largest universities in the United States only
one such institution in this city-namely, Column
bia, which stands second in the list Now, it is
perfectly well known that this city contains an
other to wit New-York University, which is in
every respect entitled to a place in the list.
New-York University has an enrolment Of 2, $50
students in bona 1ide university courses, and
would, therefore, stand fifteenth in the pub
lished list, assuming the list to be accurate.
1t seems worth while TO make this statement,
not so much for the sake OF New-York Univer-
sity, TO which inclusion in such a list is proba-
bly, not matter Of life or death Importance, as
for the credit of the city itself New-YOrk is
often regarded as a city chiefly given up to the
sordid pursuit Of wealth and the vain pursuit
of pleasure, and also TO political corruption 1t
is well, therefore, to have the world reminded
that New-York stands for more and better
things than these, and that ii is the greatest
centre of university culture in the United States
save one-if we reckon Harvard as belonging
to BostoD-and one of the greatest in the world.
In these two great universities, not to mention
the numerous colleges, New-York has more uni
versity students than any other American city,
and nearly as many as all the undergraduates
OF Oxford and Cambridge put together. That
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-14
Irtp-21ork 11aiIp 0Yibm1te
MONDAY. DECEMBER IA, 1903.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-The Atlantic Transport Line
steamer Menoninee returned 20 Falmouth. hav-
ing been disabled ana swept by heavy seas, and
having drifted for days: passengers were report
ed we'll =-= The Atlanta returned TO Colon
from the Calf of Darien and reported no trace
OF a landing by Colombian troops; the patrol
viii be continued along the coast == Adj
miral AleXeff was said TO have postponed his
visit TO ST. Petersburg until January. 80
Three passengers and three Of the crew per-
sshed in fire which destroyed the mail steamer
orion. near Vardoe- -= A dispatch from
Bucharest reported that great opposition was
being shown to the Standard Oil Company in
its effort TO obtain a footing In Rumania. 80
General William II. Carter expressed approval
or the British remount system and the Work
81 rhe riding masters == Paris dispatches
said that the revolutionary movement was
gaining ground In Servia-
Observation-Disclosures leaders in Washing
ton are giving great deal Of consideration 10
who VIII be the party's nominee for Nice-Presi-
man who is big enough TO have the place; a good
many Of the national committeeman seem to
think that Senator Fairbanks lust about meas
Ures UP 10 the standard. == There was a pub
lie meeting in Washington 10 protest against
Reed Shoots retaining his seat in the United
States Senate - Three persons were killed
and ten injured in q wreck on the Chicago, Bur
lngtOn and Quincy Railroad in Iowa; many
were badly burned. - Five men were killed
and several injured in a smashup Of freight
trains on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad near
Piedmont, ". Va. 80
CITY-Two explosions, supposedly caused by
dynamite bombs at the new Broadway Taber-
nacle and at q building IN West Forty-third-st,
were laid 10 the door of Parks men seeking re-
venge. 80 The report Of the Merchants As
Sociation indicated that millions Of dollars had
been wasted IN condemnation proceedings. =
Mrs James A Stillman, the daughter OF James
Stillman. the fnancier, was in her brougham
when IL was turned over in Fifth-ave., the re-
suit Of collision with automobile hanson.
- Governor Odell spent the day in the city.
60 No arrests were made In connection with
the raid of bandits at Camden on Saturday.
=- 1t was learned that dispute almost
stopped a theatrical performance IN Long
Branch Saturday.
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for today:
Fair and colder. The temperature yesterday;
Highest, % degrees; lowest, 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-14
4 pooLRooM COMBINATION.

Professional gamblers are numerous in Tam
many Hall, and, as n rule, they are shrewd in
forecasting the probable condition Of things
which may follow change Of local govern
ment. Well informed politicians are discussing
reports that the poolrOom keepers are organic
ing a combination through which they will
stick together after January /, 1904, when
Boss Murphy will be the centre OF power with
whom deals" may be made and from whom
protection" may be secured. 1t is true, there
is District Attorney Jerome to be considered.
But how much can be accomplished in the
suppression Of gambling when the Central Of
fee Of the Police Department is in the hands
of Boss Murphy, who will probably seek to
handle the force through some puppet or jump
ing jack?
Nevertheless, here is a matter for the con-
sideraton Of the proprietors Of poolrooms, al
though it will cause no lack Of sleep among
the managers of faro banks: When Richard
Croker was at the height of his power he owned
an important and conspicuous racing stable,
and his horses, which had cost him great deal
Of money, were heavily engaged in valuable
stakes upon the principal tracks in this coun-
try. Mr.. Croker was intensely fond of his run
ners, and was exceedingly DESTROYS of attain
ing high renown as q turfman Of the foremost
rank. He was persuaded by prominent invest
ors in Jockey club properties that if he would
order the poolrooms in New-York closed, and
kept closed the value Of the shares of these
associations would be much enhanced, and
that he would be honored and acclaimed as
highminded benefactOr Of lofty sport, n pro-
moter Of the best interests of breeding, and
would be applauded on all sides and put on a
pedestal a genuine colossus of the great
game of thoroughbred running.
With all his bIuntness and his peculiar man.
ners, Mr.. Croker was vain and easily flattered
and cajOled. He fell victim to the wiles Of
the track owners, and issued an edict that the
poolrooms should be closed throughout the
jungles over which the Tiger held dominion.
They were closed, greatly TO the enrichment of
the possessors of stock Of the Jockey clubs.
Mr. Croker is abroad, but it is generally be-
lieved that he owns a large number of race
track shares in New-York Many of the most
powerful leaders in Tammany Hall have SINH
lar interests, and may decide that It will put
money in their pockets to seal the poolrooms
posed combination of that class of professional
gamblers may find themselves forced to take to
the woods because neither the devil nor the
deep sea may show them any kindness.
And suppose a great racing stable owned by
Murphy, Croker, McCarren and T. D. Sullivan
should take the track next season. Would 1t
not sweep everything before it? What could
stand against #? And where would the pool
rooms be then? Hopelessly bankrupt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-14
Anluscnlents.


ACADEMY OF MUsIc-s;I5-The Best OF Friends
6kLsASOO THEATTE-s--SMaet Kitty BelaiTs.
BROADWAY THEATREs-S:3e-Dabette-
CASINOS lb-Mnsome Winnie.
CARNEGIE HALS-S-Caserini and Her Grand operA
Orchestra.
CTRCLE-2-S-Naudevflle
SRlTElsION-S:I5-Lsord a Lady Algy.
DALAS THEATRE. fh---A Japanese Nightingale
EDEN MUSFeEs-The Morld IN Wax.
GARDEN All ia T1RE-S-Thrce Little Maids
saAhts1CK THEATRE .a0-Mh iteWashing Julia
HERALD SQUARE THEATRB-S;lO-Ihe Gin from
HUDSON THEATRE: 3O-The Marriage OF Kitty.
IRVING PLACE THEATRE C-tieschuister LeIuke
KEITH s--contnUous Performance
tNlCkhRBOl. ,tt--S-A1arr seiie Napoleon
lyric THEATRES .2o-lled Feather.
MADISON SCEARE-S:20-A Girl from Dixie.
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN-Foothoil.
MAJESTIC THEArflFS-S-Eabes 81 Toy.anG-
MANHATTAN THEATRE :i5-CHptain harrington
MURRAY Hill. IIE1ATRE-S-Wedded and Parted
NEsW AAISTE2RDA N-N-Mother Goose.
Jew EMPIRES 16-Tyfe Pretty sister OF Jose
NEW LNCEUAd-S-lS Admirable Crichtcn-
SEW-TORN THEATRES i6-Dorothy Vernon OF Hao-
PRINCESS THEATRES: so-Rahss. the Amateur
Cracksman- -N-.
PROCTOR s-Tvyenty--t street-Jugg1ing Johnsons
FSfty-eighrh Street-Iier First False step ~
Avenue-Wiat Happened 20 Jones' Continuous 49,
FAvCT TFFFATRF IS .2o-TIo- own Way.
THIRD AVcNIE-S-Tan Nights "a a Barrocn -
VAUDEVILLE :Si-C2.sroSte Niehe and french SOih
pany.
VICTOsTA-s:l6-The Once BOY.
NAlIaA OK So -21-T1e county Chairman
WEBER q FIEI.DS-S-'A h0Op-Lee-Doo and W ileS
WEST END-S-The Two orphans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-14
PERSONAL.

The Rev. DR.. Henry H. Jessup. OF Beirut, Syria,
for forty-eight years a missionary in that land
has returned to New-York, and is at the house OF
his son, Henry ". Jessup No. West One-hundred-
and-thirtieth-st DR.. Jessup expects to sail for
Syria with his wife and daughter March on the
steamer Grosser Kurfurst.
Maurice RoIIlnat. the French poet who died
Gently In a private asylum. at time the
rage in Paris, and his weird and gloomy lyrics
were set to music and sung in fashionable salons.
His loss OF reason and subsequent death are
ascrtbed by his friends the shock caused by his
wife's death from hydrOphObia.
Professor George F. Atkinson. OF Cornell. has
returned from Europe whore he spent the last
three months studying mushrooms. From Euro
pean forests he brought over two thousand speCi-
mems or mushrooms for the botanical collection at
Cornell.
The Crown Prince OF China will come to the
United States next summer. and will witness the
annual Yale-Harvard boat race. under the escort
of Wong kat hah q Yale graduate. who IS ChSle5e
commissioned the st. Louis Exposition.
Senator Stewart OF Nevada. IS the only IN
the Senate who has never been shaved. His beard
began to grow when he was sixteen and has been
growing for sixty years
The Right Rev. Thomas Fielding Scott. tho first
Bishop OF the Episcopal Church in Oregon. was
elected 10 that office in 1853. The ffteth annver
sary Of his conservation will occur IN Portland on
January next
Representative N. D. Sperry. OF the Id ConnectI-
District. is the father OF the House In point
OF years. He seventy-stx years old at his last
birthday, and yet his step is as elastic and his
away back in the SOS. He is of the founders
of the Republican party.