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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-03-14
THE TENDENCY TO SING.
Many OF the Finest VocaltSts Hao
Voices That ut First Gave
Little Promise.

This natural tendency to sing ought
to meet with encouragement. The
study of voice culture has so many adj
vantages-phy sically, mentally, moral
ly-it offers so much and demands
in comparison so little, that one may
we'll ask why more young women
do not embody in their education
thorough vocal training, says The
Pilgrim.
1t has often been said that "the curse
of American music is its mediocrity.'
Yet the influences that initiate against
music are only those which work
against perfection in any art. The
glare of the footlights blinds us all,
and only with the dawn of working
day do we realize that even singers are
not born.
The great singers of any age are
great women. They have spared nei-
Their money, strength, brains nor in
domita bic courage to attain the per-
lection of their art. Even the girl with
an exceptional voice can hope for no
degree of success without work, I'M
stinted, interminable work. Il think
[ would rather not sing at all" writes
Melba. than always sing the same.
Each time try to do better than before,
and in this way my work is made in
teresting." Can we wonder that such
woman succeeds?
In attempting to view music from
financial standpoint, which, by the
way, is like taking the heart out of
robin to watch its pulsations, we may
consistently divide our subjects into
two classes according to the amount
of capital (and by capital we mean
voice, time and money! they willinvest.
There are SO many different roads to
music, and they are so hopelessly inter-
twined, that it is difficult to find even
their beginning. Regarding the first
requisite. the amount of voice one
should possess, it is impossible to lay
down a rule, difficult to make even a
rough generalization. Some of the
finest singers have had voices which at
first gave little promise. A dozen les
sons under competent teacher, how
ever, still determine two classes of
singers, the best and the poorest. For
the great class between there is but
one determining factor, intelligent
work.
If after these trial lessons the girl
finds herself in possession of good
voice. a real love of the art, and the
money to spend years in the training of
competent instructors, she may feel
free to adopt that branch of the art
for which she shall be qualified, con-
cert or church singing, or the teaching
Of vocal music.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-03-14
Nh. X G. s. Almanac for 1908.

The Kansas City Southern Railways
Almanac for 1903 is now ready for distribu-
ton. Farmers, stock-raisers, fruit-grow-
ers truck-gardeners, manufacturers, mer-
chants and others seeking new field of
action or new home at the very lowest
prices. can obtain reliable information con-
Corning southwestern Missouri, the Cher
okee and Choctaw Nations in the Indian
Territory, western Arkansas, eastern Texas,
northwestern Louisiana and theCoast coun.
try. and of the business opportunities Of
fered therein: Write d t9F copy OF VINE the
ner. G. P. A., K.,C. S. Railway, Kansas
City. Mo.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-03-14

with the first
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pardoned by Preside n
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-03-14
COMPENSATION.

Oh! were I blind, I still should know
The splendid sun were shining:
Ills warmth would, through the unseen
glow,
Fill eyes for vision pining.
And were I deaf I still should feel
Elysian music round me:
IN soundless ears would yet be real
The thrill that once had found me.
so, were dumb, 'twould matter not
That words could neer be spoken:
For soul to soul can voice it's thought
Though silence be unbroken
Clay MacCauley, in n. Y. Independent.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-03-14
John Bulls Idea of Hunl0r.

A solicitor went out shooting
ducks-or rather, looking for ducks
one day last week and never got a
feather. Landing at London Bridge
station, he purchased brace before
taking the train for home.
my DEAR" said his wife. coming
from the kitchen next morning witt,
one of the birds in her hand, was
this duck very far up when you shot
it?''
''Oh, no, quite low-quite low" re.
piled the sportsman.
''Ah, then perhaps you shot the
poor thing when it was dead,'' said
the lady, sweetly, ''for it's high
enough now. Smell it!"-Spare Mo
ments.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-03-14
Wise Provision.

Proof is again afforded Of the benefcient
wisdom Of nature. A professor in the Uni
versity Of Michigan has discovered that
the hearing of girls is more acute than that
Of boys. This greater sensitiveness doubt
less exists that the faintest whisper Of the
fateful question may not escape the listen
ING ear.-Youth's Companion.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-03-14
In the Department Store.

Customer want something in Oil
for my dining-room.
Floorwalker-Do you mean paint
ing or box of sardines -Fliegende
Blaetter.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-03-14
Overtime.

Grumpp-Is there such thing as
a pianists' union?
RegisterI never heard of one
Why?
Il thought if there was one I'd like
to call it to the attention of the
young woman next door and get her
to join. She works at her plane
more than eight hours day.'-Phil
adelphia Press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-03-14
ca1iforuia-Low Rates.

Beginning February 18th, the NJ, X. 1
T. Ry. viii sell Colonist Tickets to Cali
fornia at very low rates, viz: st. Louis,
$4,000; Kansas City, $500. Tourist Car
through to San Francisco leaves st. LOUIS
each Tuesday at 1882 p. m. Ask any Katy
Agent or address James Barker, Gen'l Pass.
Agent, NJ X. & I. Ry., 2O2 Wainwright
Bldg, st. Louis.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-03-14
like n Lobster.

The atmosphere of society is apt to
make a green man turn red.-Chicago
Daily News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-03-14
Won nv Waiting

Won by Waiting.
SSe-Father's salary is to be doubled the
first of the year.
He-Good! At last we can afford to get
married.-Chicago Daily News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-03-14

You'll be reasonably happy if you stop
worrying because you are not.-Puck.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-05
THEY HAVE LYFoRD NOW.
Former Corvallis Man Arrested at
Victoria Thursday-He Confessed.

A. E. Lyford formerly well
known in Corvallis as secretary and
cashier of the Coast Carriage &
Wagon Company, is at last in the
hands of the officers. He was ia.
ken in custody at Victoria, B. c.,
Thursday. and to the officers he
made full confession and waived
extradition, He is now on his way
to Rock Island TO answer for his
shortcomings. At Victoria he was
living under an assumed name, be-
ing known ash. c. Miller.
Lyford's defalcations as deputy
county treasurer at Rock Island,
Illinois. has hitherto been publish
ed in the TIMES. His shortage
during the two years that he serv-
ed in the position was $40, 900 to
$4,000 The treasurer was a
farmer, and Lyford was his trusted
deputy. Lyford disappeared just
as the treasurer was retiring from
office, and the shortage at once be-
came known. That happened last
fall aud until Thursday nothing
was known of the Whereabouts OF
the fugitive, though once there was
a false report that he had been ta-
ken in Oklahoma,
In Corvallis, Lyford and his es-
timable family occupied high So
cial position. and there are many
here who read of the new troubles
with deep regret. The particulars
of the arrest are told in the follow
ing telegram:
Victoria, B. c. Sept 3-H. c.
Miller alias Alfred E. Lyford was
arrested here last night on tele-
gram from Rock Island, Ill. the po-
lice identifying him as ex-deputy
county treasurer of Rock Island
county, who absconded July S,
1902 with $4,000 of the county
funds Lyford made a complete
confession and will waive extra
dition."
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-05
HIS PECULIAR FIND.
A Little Image That Prehistoric In
dams Wore-Prof. Pernot Picked

Prof. Pernot is the happy owner
of little stone god He does not
worship it, however. beyond the
point of carrying it around in his
pocket as relic of a remote and
shadowy past. in which the Indian
held the Oregon country in undfs-
puted sway.
The piece was found by Prof,
Pernot week or two ago along
the Columbia river in the vicinity
of Castle Rcck. Many an Indian
relic has been unearthed in the
neighborhood. Arrowheads of the
finest character and in great num-
bers have been picked up there.
clippings of flint and other remains
of the arrowhead manufacture car
ried on at the spot are everywhere
in evidence. The place was evil
IDENTIFY the camping place and resort
of some great tribe in prehistoric
days.
The little stone image is two
inches in length and is apparently
of slate. It is the figure of an In
dian, and apparently was worn sus
pended from the neck of some chief
medicine man or other aboriginal
functionary. Three parallel curv-
ed lines are on the right and left
sides of the chest in front, and be-
tween is line of three button-1ike
carvings, of possible mysterious
meaning to its ancient wearer. The
piece was found projecting from
the bank along the beach within
100 feet of the rivers edge Prof.
Pernot has had chil1s and fever ev-
er since he got hold of the image
and there is dawning surmise in
him that the one may have caused
the other.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-05
NO AUTHORITY FOR IT.

A Judge in Portland has handed
down a decision which holds that
county courts have no power to
make settlements of taxes that have
been regularly assessed against
taxpayer. In the cases decided the
Multnomah county court had set
tied with taxpayers in three in
stances, accepting in full settlement
but fraction of the amount of tax
es The court held that the
action of the county was without
authority, and therefore void, coun-
ty courts having no power to make
such settlements.
The case is of interest in Benton
BY reason Of the offer sometime ago
of the Coast Land & Livestock
Company to pay but small por-
tion of the amount in full settlement
of certain tax claims held against
the corporation by Benton county.
The court refused to make the
settlement. and proceeded in an at
tempt to enforce collection. The
Portland decision fully vindicates
the courts action in the matter.
The court could not have made
the settlement, because it is with
out authority of law so to do.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-05
Sir Tommy and the Cup.

Tommy Upton crossed the sea,
Phoebe Jane,
With his gallant Shamrock III,
Phoebe Jane;
And his co1ors wuz a.f1yin'
And his sailors WIZ a-sighin'
And Sir Tommy wuz a-tryin'
To carry home the cup, Phoebe Jane.
And the Yankees had boat,
Phoebe Jane
Just the swiftest thing afoat,
Phoebe Jane;
And the two went out a-sailin'
And the Yankee kept a-whalin'
And Sir Tommy kept a-failin'
To carry home the cup, Phoebe Jane.
And the shippers kept a tackin'
Phoebe Jane,
And a-footin' and a-trackin'
Phoebe Jane.
And Sir Tommy kept a-losin'
And his ardor kept a-oozin',
For the goblet kept refusin'
To quit the Yankee land Phoebe Jane
And he got tired fee1in'
Phoebe Jane,
But nobody heard him squealin'
Phoebe Jane;
For he did his best to win it,
But he went up hard agin it,
For his country ism t in it
When it comes to liftin' cups,
Phoebe Jane.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-05
COUNTY COURT MET.
Admitted County Charge Ware.
housemen Filed Bonds-Other
County News.

The petition of Bryans and Bal
1ards and others for a road through
the Wyatt place ebetween Philomath
and Wren was dismissed.
George w. Cox an INDECENT and
aged person, was admitted to the
county poor farm from Alsea.
The bond of H. M. Finley as
warehouseman was approved and
license granted. The bond is for
$1,000.
The warehouse bond of G. West
gate for warehouse at Philomath
and Wrenn was approved and IL
cense issued. The amount of the
bond is S., 500.
A quit cloim deed for correction
of title was ordered executed to one
lot in Charles Pearse property.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-05
Notice to Taxpayers.

Notice is hereby given that the county
board of equalization will attend the
office of the county clerk of, Benton
county, state of Oregon in the said court
house of said county, on Monday, the
2Sth of September, 1eo3, and continue
in session one week, at which time they
will publicly examine the assessment
roll OF said Benton county, state of Ore
gon, for year 1908, and correct all errors
in valuations, desert ptions or correct
qualities of land, lots or other property.
All persons interested are required TO
appear at the place and time appointe d j,
H. L. Bush,
Assessor of Benton county, state of
Oregon.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-05
Wanted.

Bartlett pears in any quantity. Must
be straight, smooth and at least two and
one half inches in diameter. Price three
fourths of cent pei pound for properly
assorted fruit, spot cash-one-half cent
per pound for fruit that have to pick
over. / furnish boxes free, Pears will
be received at old incline, back of water
tower, Corvallis, from Saturday morn.
ing Sept to Tuesday evening Septem-
Der 9Th. Pears must not be too ripe for
shipment, Call and get boxes.
], L. Lewis.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-05
MADE PERMANENT NOW.
Building New Hatchery for Salmon
on Elk River-What Flood did
Last Year.

The salmon hatchery on Elk riv-
er is to be made permanent affair.
A large quantity of lumber is now
going to the scene for use in erect
ing necessary buildings. The site
of the hatchery is two and a halt
miles above Elk City. The main
building is to be 100 feet by 40 and
is now in process of erection.
Last years operations were mere
ly experimental, for the purpose of
determining the feasibility of the
plan. The possibility of securing
enough salmon eggs for Matching
purposes was the main question.
In all last year only about 800. 900
young fish were hatched, but the
unforeseen circumstance of a freshel
that carried away the entire works
prevented a much larger output.
At the time of the freshet it is es-
timated that 900 fish were in the
hatching pen The output of eggs
from this lot Of fish would have
been 3,ooo.o 900 to 5000, 900 eggs, a
number wholly sufficient forthe per-
petuation of the hatchery.
For the permanent hatchery
new site, short distance below the
old one has been selected, in order
to provide against damage from
freshets such as interfered with the
success of the undertaking last year
The operations are sure in the
course of a few years to largely in
crease the run of salmon into Va
quina Bay, and correspondingly
increase the salmon packing bust
ness in that district.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-05
Dainty
Breakfast
Goods,

AS well as Choicest Delicacies
for lunch and dinner, can al
ways be found at our store.
We handle only frst-class
goods and can guarantee quail
ity. Everything offered for
sale here is strictly fresh and
just as represented. We car
ry a large stock of selected
Family and Fancy Groceries,
and are sole agents for
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-05
MARsHALL's MISFORTUNE
What he Might Have Made on Chit
tim had he Only Known Other
News.

The final race between the Re.
lance and Shamrock was sailed
Thursday, and resulted in another
crushing defeat for the British boat
The Reliance crossed the finish line
with the Shamrock fully three miles
astern. The result of the race,
which was already a foregone con-
clusion, ends the struggle, and
leaves the coveted cup on this side
of the Atlantic for another period.
Marshal Miller takes in nearly
all the commercial snaps which
come his way and he is generally
regarded as a speeulator. While
the vocation is entirely legitimate,
this class of business men usually
receive little sympathy when fnan-
cial reverses come to them. That
is why a good many people are dis
posed to josh Mr.. Miller about what
he might have made on a certain
deal in chiLtim bark. At the begin
ming of the season he bought
three tons Of bark at four cents
pound. When the price
reached 81 cents Marshal
got tender-footed and sold, the profit
realized in a few days being only
$255 or an investment of $24o. Had
he kept the bark until now he could
have sold it at IS cents, thus max
ing a profit of 5000. His loss by
falling to hold the bark to this time
is therefore, $165. Persons who
Yesterday morning saw Marshal
with apick and shovel on his shou1-
der pretended to suppose he was go
ing out to dig his own grave in
view of an intention to commit sui
eide on account of his misfortune.
Friends insisted that he defer the
rash act at least until the price of
chlttem went up another notch.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-05

Notice is hereby given to all persons con,
cerned that the undersigned has been duly ap,
pointed executIfx of the last will and testament
Of said William d. Armstrong, deceased, by the
county court of Benton county, state of Ore
gon. All persons having claims against said es-
tate of said William d. Armstrong, deceased,
are horeby required to-present the same with
the proper vouchers duly verified as by law re.
quired within six months from the date hereof
to the undersigned a. her residence about four
miles southerly from Philomath, Benton coun-
ty, oregon, or at the law Office of Wilson, in
Corvallis, oregon,
Dated this August %. 1903
ANNA NJ, ARMSTRONG,
Executrix of the last will and testament
of William D. Armstrong, deceased,
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-05
DEATH BY ACCIDENT.
Fell Fifty-two Feet from Railroad Tres.
tie, and was Instantly Killed.

William D. Castee1, a Benton
County boy, well known in the vi
cinity of Phi1omath, was buried in
Crystal Lake cemetery yesterday.
His death occurred while he was at
work as bridge foreman on the O.
r. & N. railroad near the Blue
Mountain Canon in Eastern Ore
gon. He was on top Of a high
trestle which spans Dry Greek, and
while moving a stick of timber it
fell from the trestle, and carried
him with it. The fall was 81 feet
and they soutng man was Instantly
killed, having sustained a fracture
of the skull near the base. Two
fellow employees were at workton the
trestle near him, but were unable
TO render assistance. A coroner's
jury returned a verdict of acciden-
tai death.
Casteel was SO years of age and
unmarried. Arthur Casteel, engi-
neer and Richard Casteel, fireman
OF the regular 1aqu1na passenger
train are his brothers. Both were
at the burial, as was also his moth
er, who conducts the Yaquina ho-
tel and a store at Yaquina. The
father died in Corvallis a number.
of years ago, and it was beside his
grave that the son was laid to rest.
The deceased young man was for
some time in the employ of Mrs.
Ann Smith. He bore high repu-
tation, and his death is 1amented
by his friends. Death occurred
Wednesday, and the body reached
Corvallis by special train from AL
bany. The funeral occurred at 10
O'Clock yesterday morning. from
Wilkins undertaking parlors.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-05

Do you intend to keep students? A
committee from the Y. M G. A. at the
College will canvass the city on or about
Sept 10 to secure complete list of
those who wish to board or room stud.
ents, also accommodations, terms,
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-05
IN JAIL AT LAST.
Stone, who led Portlanders a Merry
Chase for Timber Land in Alsea
Last Autumn

Oscar c. Stone, who last fall 10
Gated 38 Portlanders on timberless
timber land claims is at last in the
county jail in Portland. The lands
on which the Portlanders filed, it
will be remembered, were in the
Five Rivers country. and are pract-
icably barren of merchantable tim
Der, while Stone showed the timber
hunters fine timber southwest of
Dusty snd made them believe that
the latter was the timber on which
they were to make filings. The
incomings and outgoings of the
party. together with the bold ras-
cality of Stone was published in
detail in the TIMES at the time.
Through the articles the Portland
cas- became aware of the fraud and
began a system of investigation,
several of them demanding a re
turn of the SIoo that each had paid
Stone for the timber locations. Be-
fore, however, sufficient evidence
could be gathered, Stone disappear
ed from Portland, and could not be
found.
The notorious swindler was
landed in a Portland Jail Wednes-
day evening. He was arrested at
Sand Point, Idaho. few days ago.
After leaving Portland, he went to
Butte, Montana; where he was ar
rested and sentenced to serve three
months in Jail for forging checks to
the amount of So, 500 on Portland
banks After his release from the
Butte Jail, Stone went to Sand
Point, Idaho and engaged in the
practice of law with a young man
named johnson for partner.
There he took the name of Clark,
and being of fine address and po-
lished speech, he quickly took a
high place as a lawyer and citizen
among the Sand Pointers. In the
interim, he had married Bessie
Louise Guinean daughter Of Thorn
as Guinean of Portland, and a well
known writer and social favorite.
and the Clarks were soon leaders
of the smart set in Sand Point So
cia1 circles.
One fatefu1 day, however, the
sheriff of the county recognized |
Lawyer Clark as Oscar c. Stone,
wanted in Portland for forgery and
other swind1ing operations, and
swooped down on him. Stone took
the arrest very cooley, seemed anx-
ious to avoid publicity, persuading
his captors to keep the matter dark
for the present.
In company with a deputy sher-
if, whom he introduced as an in
innate friend to people he managed !
to collect several accounts for the
of his wife to go with
him. To his law partner he ex-
planned that the sickness of his
wife's people in Portland made it
necessary for both to leave for the
Coast at once. To the deputy
sheriff he lamented that his identity
had been discovered so soon, as he
had strong hopes of securing the
nomination for congress next fall.
As a swind1er, Stone is meteoric
IN his successes. Suave and con-
vincing in his address. his power
over men and women is remarkable.
When Willis Vidito and John Hyde
told his Portland victims that there
was no timber on the land they
were to file on, they went to Stone
and with a succession of inventions
and subterfuges he easily allayed
he suspicious of his victims. and
ed them on to be plucked. About
$500 is the sum out of which he
'Windled them in spite of the ef-
orts to save them.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-05
For Sale,

Shropshire sheep.
Aberdeen Angus cattle.
Poland China pigs.
Young stock now ready for shipment.
Fat COWS and heifers of the best
breed to trade for Jersey COWS, also
spring calves of beef breeds for sale or
trade.
One second hand .2o-foot wind mill
tower.
L. L. Brooks.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-05
Men Wanted

I have established an employment
agency in Corvallis, with head quarters
at Gerhard's book Store. Those wishing
help, and those wanting work will please
call up Phone al or 600. Special atten-
ton given to the requirements of hop
growers and pickers. John Lenger,
Employment Agent.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-05
New Harness Shop.

J.W. Ingle has opened a harness shop
adjoining Farmers Hotel. Call and get
prices. He has an experienced workman
who also repairs boots and shoes.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-05
For Rent or Sale.

$40 acres stock ranch 81 miles south
west of Philomath. 30 acres in culti-
vation, remainder fine pasture land:
good roomy buildings; good outrange,
will take rent in work.
Otis Skipton,
Philomath, Or.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-09-05
Logs Wanted.

White fir, balm, oak, ash and maple,
or will saw the same for I-3 of the lum-
Der, or win saw, drykiln, and plane for
I-2 at the Organ & Carriage Factory,