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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-24


Let US consider another danger from light
ly taxed asset notes in their effect upon
bank deposits and depostors. The bulk of
the business of the country is done in checks
and drafts drawn against deposits in SOL
vent banks These deposits aggregating
over $4,000 900, left with banks
through the confidence Of the depositor
class. Any step in finance which tends in
any way to adversely affect confidence in
bank deposits is without qualification the
most unwtse step possible to be taken.
When deposits commence to be generally
withdrawn through lack Of confidence the
purchasing power Of the country Is de-
creased, the money actually in circulation
is leSsened, prices fall, industry stasnates
and commercial depression ensues Now
these lightly taxed asset notes are to be is
sued under an optional system. The banks
can issue the notes or not as they please.
This makes 1T impossible to determine
from the past record of the national bank
ing system as q whole what the amount of
the tax should be to make them safe, for per-
centage deductions from the record Of the
whole system cannot safely be applied to
part when there Is no way of telling the size
or location of the part of the system which
will choose to issue the notes Therefore. in
order to make the notes safe in addition to
the tax first lien of the note holder over
the depositor Is provided for by these plans.
This would result in the case of every in
solvent bank which has issued these notes
in heavy loss to the depOsitors over and
above the loss they would experience under
the present system under which the pro-
ceeds of the notes are invested in a practi-
cally unshrinkable asset United States
bonds-the sale-of which redeems the notes
without recourse on the depositors. These
| severe localized losses caused depositors by
the first lien would be object lesson
tending to lessen the confidence Of the de-
positor class. Any fair asset currency plan
should provide for pro rata lien of note
holders the same plane as depositors as
| against the assets of an insolvent bank No
| important asset currency system In the
world except that Of the small banking sys-
| tenn of Canada provides for first lien for
note holders similar to that which Is pro-
posed in such q bill as FOwler's; for ex-
| ample, in the report of his recent speech
| in Chicago which 1 read. Secretary Shaw
| did not state whether or not he favored
| first lien for the note holder under his plan
| as against the depositor. The high rate OF
| tax, however, makes the first lien Nunneces-
sary for the safety of the Shaw notes The
| government should not guarantee the notes
1 nor would such a guaranty be necessary.
| The Secretary has presented the only plan
| upon which 1t Is possible to unite support
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1903-12-11

Arrested for Stealing Cotton,
Settles Henderson, colored, of
Eudora, was brought to Herman
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1903-12-11
Another Reminder.

We regret that it is necessary
to again remind our subscribers
who are in arrears with this paper
and who know themselves to be
behind. Statements have been
sent to a number of parties
and many have responded to our
request for. a settlement of the
small amount due Us, but there
are q good many more from
whom we have not heard. If you
cannot call and pay US, send il by
mail and we will send receipt for
same. Please. give this matter
your prompt attention.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1903-12-11
Proposals for County Farm.

Notice is hereby given that the Board of
Supervisors of DeSoto County will. at its
January 1904 term, receive proposals for the
purchase or lease of farm, to be used as a
county convict farm. The Board reserves
the right to reject any and all proposals.
Done by order of the Board
7. r. MAXWELL, Clerk
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1903-12-11

do from Memphis Wednesday
morning and carried from here
to Enlora where he was tried yes
terday for stealing some seed
cotton off Mr.. Simon Deans place,
He carried the cotton to Memphis
and had just sold it when he was
arrested on telephone message
from Eudora.
He was found guilty and SEN
fenced to six monnhs in Jail and
tine of $50 was imposed upon
him. -.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1903-12-11

= HV IOHIOWIH~ UOCOUHUo WOI 2
allowed on road fund:
]. G.. Treadaway, s3a; D. M.
Anderson, 81 50; Jones Richard
son, $3.50; L. w. Mosby, $40; T..
A. Alexander, $40; r. p Funder-
burk, s108.75; Geo. Thomas, 500;
r. M. Clifton, $22; A. Dockery,
800; E. D. Lauderdale, 500; j. ID.
Harriscn, $50; L. J. Farley, $3.50.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1903-12-11
Chancery Summons.

M: A. Perry ct al VS.. Julia Ambrose ct al. No
1885,
The State of Mississippi to Julia Ambrose
whose post Office address is unknown, Anna
Parson Memphis, Tenn. and Powell Nj ason
Memphis, Tenn.
Chancery Court of the county Of DeSoto. in
said state on the first Monday of February,
1903, to defend the suit in said court of Nj. A.
Perry ct al. wherein you are defendant.
A proceeding for sale of land for partition.
Z. r, MAXWELL, Clerk,
By f. B. Maxwell ID. G.
Farley Lauderdale. solicitors for complain
ant.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1903-12-11
College Will Give Concert.

The pupils and faculty Of the
Randle University Schhol will
give public concert next Tues
day night. A pleasing program
has been prepared for the occa-
sion.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1903-12-11
Gard of Thanks.

To the good people of Herman
do, white and colored: | extend
to you my sincere thanks for your
assistance IN stopping the fire
which occurred Thursday night
of last week.
N. NJ. WHITLEY.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1903-12-11
Estray Notice.

Taken UP by Albert Boom on Oaffey Rob-
ertson's place near Eudora. Mississippi, on
October rs, 1908, and posted by J. w. Nichols.
}. p. on Nov. 10. 1908, and appraised by w. r.
Lester and 9. d. Crumpler at S75. one bay
10 1-2 hands high. without any brands or
marks. except two small white spots on right
side and some white about root of tail. This
court house door on first Monday OF June.
1904, unless proven away before that time and
charges paid.
48-3t r. COBB, Ranger.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1903-12-11

At last. Our long-looked for
picture frames have come. We
have a beautiful assortment in
various styles, sizes and prices.
The Racket Store.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1903-12-11
Favorite Family Remedy.

Frequently accidents occur in
the household, which cause burns,
cuts, sprains, and bruises; for
use in such cases, Ballard's Snow
Liniment has for many years
been the constant favorite family
remedy. Csc, SOC and 81 at E..
D. Lauderdale's.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1903-12-11
Appointed Office Deputy.

Sheriff elect J. p. Withers has
appointed Mr.. Alex Weissinger
office deputy in the sheriff S office.
MIR. Weissinger i, fully compe-
tent to discharge his duties in a
satisfactory manner.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1903-12-11
Ballard's Horehound Syrup.

Immediately relieves hoarseness
groups cough, oppressed, rafting
rasping and difficult brea ching.
Henry G. Stearns, druggist,
Shulisburg, Wisconsin, writes
May 20, 1901: [ have been sell
ing Ballard's Horebound Syrup
for two years, and have never had
a preparation that has given bet
ter satisfaction. | notice that
when | sell a bottle, they come
back for more. | can honestly
recommend it. Csc, SOC and 81
at E, d. LauAerdale's.
'Phone Smith & Son to send
you Il few pounds of Malaga
grapes. They are delicious.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-08-14
Building Committee Met.

The building committee of the
Board of Regents of the College,
Messrs. Weatherford, Apperson
and Daily, met in President
Gatch's Office in the administra-
ton building, Wednesday after
noon.
The committee visited the new
horticultural hall and determined
what furniture was necessary in
the way of chairs, tables and
other items, and these will be
supplied Immediately.
Architect Burgraf was asked
to prepare plans Tor an addition
to the present heating plant to
serve as a power house. The
addition will be the same size as
the building now occupied by the
heating plant and will be placed
on the east side of the present
building. It will contain an
Office, bedroom and dynamo
room. This building will be
ready for occupancy by the time
school opens, and the present
power house will be converted
into apartments for the mining
department. Here will be done
assaying, etc.
1t is the intention ultimately
to fit the present chemical build
ing for an administration build
ing, containing Offices, a meeting
room for the regents and a num-
Der of vaults. This will add
class room to the College.
A contract has been entered
into with Mr.. Weitman, by the
terms of which that gentleman
is to sink a two-inch we'll near
the heating plant in search of
water. Should he succeed in
finding an abundant supply of
good water a number OF wells
will be sunk. In case water is
not found he will receive nothing
for his services. Mr.. Weitman
will begin operations next week.
The Committee will meet in
Portland in few days, at which
time final action will be taken on
matters considered at Wednes-
days meeting.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-08-14

and found the key hidden urder
book on the counter, reentered
the carriage, drove to the post
Office, took a letter from box 2I2,
and, holding on to the hands of
Messrs. Bryson and Walters,
took them on the dead run to
Allen & Woodward's drugstore,
which address the envelope bore.
The skeptic was convinced that
Keller could do what he pro-
fessed.
At the Opera House in the
evening the audience was treated
to refined entertainment of sur
prising feats in hypnotism and
mental telepathy. Those who
consented to act as subjects for
the hypnotist were above all sus-
picion of being in collusion with
that gentleman, but if strangers
had any doubts OF the genuine
ness of the performance these
must have them removed by the
realism of the subjects actions
and facial expressions.
If merriment and laughter to
the very limit of enjoyment have
value that can be measured by
coin Of the realm, all who at
tended Keller's entertainments
got their moneys worth.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-08-14
KELLER MADE. GOOD.
HIS Blind-Fo1d Drive and Hypnotic Feats
Please All Beho1ders.

hfS Blihd-Fold Drive ana HYPNOTIC FeatS
Please All Beho1ders.
Not one of the large crowd
that assembled on Main street
last Wednesday afternoon to see
Keller make his blind-fold drive,
will say that the feat was not
genuine. The crowd selected
its own committee to accompany
the hyrnotist on his perilous
journey, and all were given every
opportunity to satisfy themselves
shat the performance was on the
square.
A carriage and big team of
grays was drawn up in front of
the Occidental at ) O clock and
Keller announced to his expec-
tant audience that he would
drive blind-fold over the route
previously covered oy the COM
mittee and unknown to him;
would find the key, take it to
the postofice, open the box, take
therefrom a letter and deliver it
to the party to whom it was ad.
dressed. Ali of these things
would be done while he was Sc
curely blindfolded;and knowledge
of these matters was possessed
only by the committee.
Of course there were skeptics,
but when Messrs. Welsher, Wat
tiers, Wells and Bryson, all promi.
nent citizens, consented to act as
the committee, confidence began
to take the place of incrcdulity.'
The committee held a secret con-
ference at the conclusion of
which letter was addressed and
/ placed in box at the postofice.
Then, while Keller waited at the
hotel, they drove about the city
andsecretly,hid a key. Upon their
return Keller, blindfolded and
standing in the carriage, began
his drive. Although he had no
contact with the members Of the
committee he successfully cover
led the route previously driven
over, the horses in a gallop. He
entered Simpsons hardware store
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-08-14
Will Begin September 18th

The GAZETTE of July 31st
informed those interested that
Postmaster johnson had re-
ceived a telegram from the Rural
Free Delivery Division of the
postohice department which in
dicated that Corvallis routes
No. and 8 would be es-
tablished, Notwithstanding the
fact that the department had
ordered these routes abandoned.
Later letter was received by
Senator Mitchell stating that the
department had recousidered its
action, after reading the vigor-
Gus letter from Postmaster John.
son and clippings from the local
papers, and indicating that the
routes would be established.
A letter came to Mr.. johnson,
Wednesday, from those in author
ity which set all doubts at rest
and brought JOY to that official
and all patrons of the proposed
routes. This letter contained
orders aud instructions for the
establishment Of these routes
September 18th. The names of
the carriers have not yet been an
nounced. Thy will leave the
postofhce at 1890 p. M, and are
to complete the circuit by six in
the evening.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-08-14

has al appreciation of Oregon. He
says. 'As / would like to buy q
farm in good location where most
everything can be raised, will you
kindly give me q full description of
your part of the country; that is
what can be- raised and the local
prices for came, kind of climate,
prices of land and what kind, that
is if hilly or level. What will
land rent for? I would like a pace
near some good town or small citv
where are good markets, schools,
etc." Mr.. Spaits' letter has been
hal. ded to Secretary Wilson, Of
the Citizens League, who will sup.
ply the information asked for.
Some one has 700 new grain sacks
for which they have failed to reim-
burse the rightful 1wner. To be
more explicit, some one surrppti-
tiously and with malice afore-
thought purloined 100 sacks of the
above description from wagon in
the barnyard of Caspar Zierolt on
his farm south of Corvallis aouie-
/ time between sundown last Tues
day evening and sunrise the next
morning. Mr.. Zierelf drove into
his barnyard Tuesday evening with
the grain sacks on his wagon, in.
tending to take them the next day
to the VIM. Newman place. Wed.
nesday morning he discovered that
they were gone. Evidences, were
plainly seen, where light hack
had been driven through the dust
Into and out of the barnyard.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-08-14
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
The City Fathers Are Still After Proper.
ty Owners Whose Sidewalks Need
Repair.

Repd1Ts
The city council met i'll ad-
iou1ned session last Wednesday
evening, at which time the fol-
lowing business was transacted
, The report of the special water
committee was read, but not sp-
proved.
The report of the fire and
water committee against The ex-
tension of the fire limits. was
adopted.
The finance committee recon-
mended that the license on bill
lizard tables, be made $40 per
year, where charge is made for
use of table and IS per year
where 10 charge is made for use
of table. The council took no
action in the matter.
The sewer committees report
in favor of sewer through
bloc'.s 4 and S, o. T., was
adopted. An O, diuancc ordering
the construction oi said sewer,
passed.
A communication from the
Corvallis Water Co., refusing to
accept the city's offer of $33. 33B
per month for water service, was
read.
The following bills were allow
ed, amounting to $281. 78 on the
general fund, and $I74.72 on the
street fund.
The report of the chief of po-
lice was read and placed on file.
Bids were opened for the con-
struction of a sewer through
blocks IS and 1o, N. B. and P.
Averys add, which were as col-
lows: Jacobsen, Bade & Co.,
$54I; J. R. Smith & Co., $555.
A resolution was adopted set
ting forth the facts that the coun-
ell had, at a regular meeting on
the 8th day of June, 1903, pass
ed a resolution ordering and di.
recting the chief of police to
serve notice on sundry owners of
property to construct or repair
sidewalk, and certain parties not
having complied with such notice
or filed objections, the chief of
police was ordered to construct
such sidewalks and make due re-
turns to the council as provided
by ordinance.
A resolution was adopted di.
recting the chief of police to
serve notice on large number of
property owners to construct or
repair sidewalks in addition to
those already notified.
A committee of three was ap-'
pointed to confer with the cleo
trio light company and notify the
management that the city must
be furnished light at a lower rate
than at present prevails.
The matter of repairs to the
city Jail was referred to the street
committee. H..
The city attorney was instruct
ed to draw up an ordinance to
prohibit Sprinkling during fires.
The matter of making sewer
connection was referred to the
sewer committee.
Councilman Crees was ap-
pointed superintendent of sewers.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-08-14
HERMANN ON YAQUINA.
The Congressman from the First District
Is an Old Friend of the Harbor.
Hon. Binger Hermann was ii

Is an Old Friend of the Harbor.
Hon. Binger Hermann was in
Albany, Tuesday, en- route tor
Newport accompanied by his wife
and granddaughter. He will dc
vote Some time 10 a study Of he
needs of Yaquira Bav and rein
force his present fard of inforn,a-
ton regarding that harbor with
additional data.
In an interview with the Her
aid, Mr.. Hermann is credited
with saying that he is hopeful of
securing a sufficient appropria-
ton to make Yaquina a good
deep-water harbor. He realizes
that he has very serious obstacles
to face in the accomplishment of
this task. The government en-
gineers have reported against
further improvement work at
Yaquina and are apparently an
tagonistic to any more work on
the harbor. In congress the
recommendation of the engineers
is almost final, but Mr.. Hermann
is very optimistic in regard to
the matter. 'Just because we
face serious obstacles is no rea-
son why we should give up"
said he. eve must agitate the
matter. Agitation-that is the
word. IT we cannot secure what
we want we must secure what
we can and keep agitatiag the
matter and arouse the oldtime in
terest in the improvement of the
harbor. ;"
"The trend of the times" con-
tinued Mr.. Hermann, ''is for
larger vessels and consequently
deeper water. Boats are being
constructed larger than formerly.
1t costs SO much to make trip
anyway and companies now de-
sire vessels of the largest possible
capacity, and yet not so large to
be :impracticable. These vessels
must have deep water and it is a
noticeable fact that the demand
for river and harbor improve
ments from all over the country
is for deeper water.''
But vessels engaged in the
lumber carrying traffic do not
need as deep water as others, the
congressman explained. They
are usually built in about the
shape of a hat-bottomed scow
and do not require a very deep
channel. Since lumber will be
the chief export from Yaquina
the harbor does not need to be
deepened as much as it other
wise would.
In view Of these facts Mr.. Her
mann thinks good apprepria-
ton should be made for the i'm
provement of Yaquina harbor.
He says it will be hard for him
to secure but he intends to agi-
tate the matter continually. He
thinks the entire Oregon de1ega-
ton should 60 in a body to the
War Department and by explain
ing the situation endeavor to
overrule the adverse report of the
governmental engineers in re-
gard to the harbor.
When Yaquina harbor is i'm
proved and commerce follows as
a natural consequence the ex-
tension of the Corvallis & East
ern Railroad will follow as
matter Of course. Mr.. Hermann
predicts a bright future for va
quina Bay and as he is accus-
toned to back his optimism by
energetic work it may be de-
pended upon that earnest efforts
will be made to secure an ap-
preparation for the improvement
of Yaquina harbor at the next
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-08-14
For Sale.

A neat and comfortable 5.reom cottage
with ~ lots, three blocks north of coll
legs. Cal OF or address,
w. G. ScHRrBER.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-08-14

To cover the cost OF setting and dis
tributing the type in such matters. a
charge of fifty cents will he m "'- tor
each ssCard of Thanks.' and five "rnts
Der line for each set OF "ker"intn"'s OF
Coincidence" appearing in ti,epe columns.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-08-14

The most popular of all drinks
is the celebrated Shasta soda.
Small & Son keep it.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-08-14

The best of ice cream and all
kinds Of soft drinks at Small q
Sons.
Arizona republican., 1903-03-20
THE PRESIDENT
 WAS NOT INVITED
Why Arizona Was left Gut in the
 Western Itinerary.

Washington, DC, March 19 (SpeciaD There is a prospect that the forth coming wes-ern tour of the president will be so arranged that he will be af- forGed an opportunity to visit at leas. one of the principal cities of Arizcna MT. F. M. Murphy of Prescott, who is spending a few days in Washington, today told the president that the people of the territory would be greatly dis appointed if he passed through without giving them the privilege of meeting him, and the president said that he would be glad if the schedule could be arranged so that he would be permitted to greet them in some central place. Strange to say no previous effort had been made to induce the president 70 visit any Arizona town.
 It now looks as if in response to NI-. Murphy's representations the president will spend a few hours in Prescott. The full itinerary of the trip is not yet com> pleted. It is known, however that the president will go to the Grand Canyon. If present plans are followed, he will go from the canyon to Prescott, ana sufficient notice will be given to enable patriotic citizens to assemble in the mountain city and give the nations chief executive a rousing welcome.
 c. c. RANDOLPH.
Arizona republican., 1903-03-20
THE WORST OVER
 ON THE MISSISSIPPI
A Fall Expected Within Twenty-foul
 Hours.

Memphis. Tenn, March 19.-It is be- lieved tonight that the crest of the Mississippi river flood has reached Memphis and that a fall will begin within less than twenty-four hours. However. the conditions that exist above Memphis, with the gap in the levee at Trice's Landing, Ark, made it a most difficult and uncertain mat ter to forecast what is likely to Oc- cur in the flood situation. The Cnage tonight shows forty feet and is sta tionary. rise of 2 in twenty four hours. While the creVasse has not widened to any appreciable degree the levee is overstopped a short distance further to the north and the flooded Mississippi is discharging much water at both this point and at the crevasse. A difference of between four and five feet exists in the height of the wat4r on either side of the levee at the crev- asse and the rush of water through the opening is terrific. The St. Francis levee board today made a second effort to send the tug Diana and barge through the crevacse to assist in res ouing people and livestock from the flooded area in Arkansas, but the idea
 
 and the rush of the water so strong that it was feared the tug could not safely pass through.
 Todays reports from the flooded Arkansas district are more favora ble. The Frisco succeeded in running a re- lies train into Marion from the west but persons declined to leave as they take the view that they are in no dang CT at present. All passengers from the water bound trains across the river were brought to the city today. No repairs have been made in the washout tracks and no forecast can be made as to when traffic may be resumed to the west. The Yazoo & Mississippi Valley railroad has resumed through operation ever it's own line to New Orleans