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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-15
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Was the Unanimous Choice Of th<
First District Cenvention.

Hon. Binger Herman was made
the unanimous choice of the Re-
publican Congressional Conven-
ton, which met at Salem, We'd
nesday, as a candidate for con-
gress to succeed himself from the
First Congressional district of Or
egon. Hon. L. T. Harris with
drew from the race before the
convention met, and his support
ers fell in line and accepted de-
feat with utmost good grace.
With few exceptions delegates
were sent to Salem pledged to
support either of the leading can
didates for the nomination. Ben
toms seven delegates went unin-
structed, and were free to act in
whatever manner would best serve
the interests of this county. Both
Mr.. Hermann and Mr.. Harris
have hosts of warm admirers in
Benton county and the naming
of an independent delegation by
the recent Republican county
convention was satisfactory to
Republicans generally. Mr.. Her
mann secured his nomination by
honorable and fair methods, and
every Harris man in the district
will be found actively and earn
estly supporting him in the COM
ing campaign. He has served
long and faithfully in congress,
and will be returned to Washing
ington in June by the full Repub-
lican vote of the First District.
Hon. Geo. G. Brownell was
chosen chairman Of the conven-
ton, and the proceedings were
carried out according to program.
The withdrawal of Mr.. Harris left
a clear field for Mr.. Hermann
and he was elected by acclama-
ton. ]. U. Campbell, of Clack-
amas county, and DR.. J. M.
Keene. of Josephine county. were
elected delegates to the National
convention, with Jesse Edwards,
|of Yamhill, and B.. F. Jones, of
Lincoln, alternates. Walter L.
Tooze was chosen chairman of
the congressional committee. c.
V. johnson, of Kings Valley, is
the committeeman for Benton
county.
When the convention was call
ed to order in the afternoon short
speeches were made by ex-Gov-
|ernor Geer, Ex-Governor Lord
and Hon. B. L. Eddy. The lat
ler paid glowing tribute to Har-
ris, who he said had made man
ly fight in pursuit of worthy
ambition.
The mention OF the name of
Harris was signal for the great
est demonstration the conveAtion
experienced. The applause grew
louder and louder as it continued
and finally the convention broke
forth in cheers, the Hermann peo-
pie joining in the demonstration
without reserve. -. aaxn
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-15

and I can say it ranked along
with the best.
I'D. M. c. Gault wrote. under
date of October 26. 1900. from
Hillsboro. 4 have known T. T.
Vincent for nearly twenty years,
and have known him to be honest
conscientious capable man, and
can see no reason why he should
not be successful wherever en-
|ployed.'
''No further proof than this is
needed of Mr.. Vincent's standing
throughout the State. He is
even more highly regarded at
home. He is thorough, capable,
an excellent penman, and will
make as good a recorder as Ben
ton county ever had.''
In the election which followed
Mr.. Vincent defeated one of the
most popular men on the opposi-
ton ticket, his home pr ecirct,
Kings Valley, giving him votes
to his opponents 10. He has
been so efficient and obliging an
officer that he is steadily gaining
in popularity, and justihes the
belief that in him Benton county
has an ideal recorder.
The records of the Office as
kept by him are models of neat
ness and accuracy.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-15
WHAT EACH FARMER PAL

There is one issue in this cam
paign that is haunting the minds
of the present Democratic coun-
ty administration, and the Times
talks about it in its sleep. In
nearly every issue it attempts
some new and equally unsatis-
factory answer to the demand that
comes from taxpayers in every
section of the county for a reason
why their burden of taxation is
being made heavier from year to
year at a time when the county
is tree from debt, and there is no
demand for heavy expenditure of
county funds. Before the cam
paign closes every reader of this
page in the Gazette will know
where the leak in the county
treasury is, and will be shown
the inwardness of a policy that
discriminates in favor of one in
dividual and against another in
the matter of taxation.
With characteristic insincerity
the Times attempts to evade the
real issue and shifts the response
bility for the whole matter upon
the state legislature. In order to
mould public sentiment along
this line, it remarked facetiously
a few weeks ago:
"They have a new way of re-
terring to the payment of taxes
now. When a taxpayer hands in
his money over the sherif's coun-
ter, they say he is paying his as
sessment for the Lewis and Clark
Fair"
Has the Times forgotten the
strenuous arguments it was pub
fishing in favor of that Lewis and
Clark Fair appropriation couple
of years ago? Has it forgotten
how it urged that the Legislature
should pass that appropriation
bill? Has it forgotten this article,
published as an editorial in the
Times OF November 20, 1902:
1t has been figured out that, should
the Oregon legislature appropriate $780,
600 to the 1905 fair, the farmers of Ore
gen would pay $4,000. or only 2s per
cent of the sum. In the state there are
5s. 400 people engaged in agriculture, as
calculated on the basis of the 1900 CEN
sas. On a 100000 appropriation, ef
which $25O,OO0 would be collected in
1904 and an equal sum in 1905 the aver
age that each farmer would have to pay
would be $2.43 for the two years or
$1.21H cents each year.
Of the $5O0,GO0, Multnomah county
would have to pay in taxes $156, 150, or
considerably more than would the farm
of the state. In addition, the city of
Portland, by voluntary subscriptions has
already contributed $350.0O0 to be used
for the fair.
With reference to the appropriation,
whatever it is to be, it may be said that,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-15
The four columns below are
published by the Republican
Central Committee Of Benton
County, Oregon.
Edited by GEO. L. PAUL.
REPUBLICAN, TICKET.
COUNTY.

senator
w. E. YATES, of Corvallis
Representative
VIRGIL CARTER. of Soap Greek
Sheriff
J. M. CAMERON, of Corvallis
Clerk
RICHARD SCOTT, of Willamette
Recorder
T. T. VINCENT, of Kings Valley
Commissioner
l.. H. HAWLEY, of Dusty
School Superintendent
G. w. DENMAN, of Corvallis
Treasurer
W. ?. LAFFERTY, of Corvallis
Assessor
GEO. COOPER, of Philomath
Surveyor
T. L. READ, of Wren
Coroner
s. N. WILKINS, of Corvallis
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-15
7. 7. VINCENT.
He Is Called The ''Abe Lincoln of
Benton County,

the following brief sketch, in
Producing the Republican candi-
date for recorder to the voters Of
Benton county, appeared in the
Gazette:
"The Abe Lincoln of Benton
county, is what his friends call T..
T. Vincent, Republican candidate
for recorder of Benton county.
There is much in Mr.. Vincent's
appearance and manner to justify
the sobriquet. Tall and angular.
with swinging gait; kind and
gentle in his manner; possessed
of a benign countenance and. a
genial smile, Mr.. Vincent attracts
attention and makes warm and
abiding friends.
"Mr. Vincent was born in Allen
county, Ohio, March ID, 1853.
His parents moved to Minnesota
in the fall of the same year. He
completed a thoroughpublicsch
course, and attended the state
university of Minnesota at Mimi
eapelis for several terms. Hav-
ing his own way to make in life
he began teaching when IS years
of age, and taught four terms in
Minnesota, coming to Oregon in
1875. He continued teaching in
Marion, Polk and Washington
counties until 1884, when he was
elected county school superintend-
ent of schools in Washington
county. He was reelected in
1886, practically without opposi-
ton.
"Mr. Vincent then engaged in
the lumber business in Yamhill
county for two years, and in 1890
was one of the original organizers
of the Capital Lumber Company
OF Winlock, Washington, with a
capital stock of $50, 900. He was
president of the company and
general manager of the business.
The firm employed in 1891, be-
tween SO and 70 men. Mr.. Vim
cent retired from the above firm
in 1895, and in 1898 bought the
old Brit Wood place in Kings
Valley, in this county. For the
last few years he has been living
on his farm, and has been teach
ing in Kings Valley and schools
adjacent to his home.
''He is highly respected by his
neighbors and acquaintances for
his sterling integrity, his upright
and consistent life, and for his
genial and agreeable manners.
He has the confidence of all his
friends, who number some of the
most prominent men in the state.
writing under the date of Nov.
4, 1900, from Eugene, the late
Professor E. 3. McElroy said:
1T affords me great pleasure to say
that I have been personally ac-
quainted with Mr.. T. T. Vincent,
of Kings Valley, this state, for
many years, and certify to his
personal worth, his educational
qualifications, and his ability to
teach J. N. Hunt, ex-superin-
tendent of schools in Polk coun-
ty, writing from Dallas, Nov. 2,
1900, said of Mr.. Vincent: Prof.
7. 7. Vincent is one of the most
successful public school teachers
in this county. During my term
as superintendent of Polk county
I had the opportunity to gain
personal knowledge of his work,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-15

! In few days as false and dis
gusting as any that have come
from that source in years.
Like the cuttle-fsh, the Times
has a habit, when pursued, OF
throwing out something from its
ink-bag in the hope that it may
escape detection. In its last is
sue it undertakes to darken the
clear water through which the
Republicans are sailing by emit
ting a cloudy matter called "That
Snipe Hunt" 1t scurries from
the position it took in its article
"About Two Conventions" but
spurts out:
"Aha ! You didn't say nothing
no place about that midnight
caucus,
1t is the purpose of the Repub-
lican Central Committee to dis
cuss in this space matters of fact
bearing upon the issues involved
in the present campaign. We be-
lieve the Gazette has a depart
ment devoted to fiction. The edi-
tor of that department informs
US that he will be glad to publish
bright short story from the pen
of the editor of the Times enti-
tied "That Midnight Conclave; or
Who Held the Sack? ?" The fol-
lowing points must, however, be
made clear: Where the conclave
was held; who attended it; what
part Mr.. J. B. Irvine, the father
of the editor of the Times, who
nominated the Republican candi-
date for state senator, took in the
frank proceedings" of the con-
clave; and where the Times got
its information regarding this al
legged midnight caucus.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-15
Spring. announcement
WASH GOODS

New Ginghams and Chambrays
New Chalies and Cotton Suitings
New White Wastings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
BIRMINGHAM ID
 HAVE A STADIUM All Arrangements Made by Prince and Associates WILL BE FINISHED JUNE 15 The PromotArs Think They VIII Have Fastest Track In the World and
 Many Great 6Icyclists
 Will Race.

It has been definitely settled that Bir- mingham is to havd a stadium for bicy- cle races. All the arrangements have been made for one. and in about week work will be commenced. The stadium will be completed about June 15 and 1t is the purpose of those behind the ven- ture to have the opening race between Bobby Walthour of Atlanta and Nat But Ter of Boston on the night of June 15.
 More than one desirable location has been investigated by the promoters, Elm melt Walsh, Joe Stewart and Jack Prince. and they will be in Birmingham Monday to close the contract for the To- cation they made decide on. They left yesterday for Atlanta to witness the races there today or tomorrow when Bobby Walthour is expected to appear. This will be his first race in America since his return from Europe, where he carried away all the laurels, defeating all the foreign pace followers.
 Franchise Secured.
 The races will be under the direction of the National Cycling association. These three men have secured the Bir- mingham franchise from the association and no one else can secure racers The best in the country will be brought here, and that means the best in the world. Such riders of international reputation as Walthour, Butler, Caldwell, Champion, Joe Nelson, George Leander, Bennie Mon- roe and Hugh McClain will be seen here. and the greatest pace makers on earth, Gus Lawson, Saunders and Hoffman will set the pace in the races.
 The stadium will be open and will con tain an eight lap track, which Jack Prince declares he believes will be the fastest in the world. Messrs. Walsh. Stewart and Prince built one recently in Atlanta which is the fastest in the world, and on it several nights ago Butler es- tabshed the worlds record of 1:1S min utes for a mile, which clips several sec onds of the previous record held by Wal thour.
 On Atlanta Circuit.
 Birmingham will be on identically the same circuit as Atlanta, Boston and oth- CT racing cities in the country. The sta dium will be capable of seating about 4500 people, and will be fitted with boxes, a grand stand and beachers.
 This in connection with the revival of interest in cycle racing in the south, will result in big things in the cycle world. Several local bicycle riders, including Russell Walthour, a brother of Bobby, have already commenced training and they expect to make some races at diff ferent times before and after the races of the champions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
NARROW ESCAPE
 FOR THE HILLMAN
SERIOUS FIRE IS INVERTED BY THE PRoMPTNESs OF HOTEL EMPLoYEs AND THE FlREMEN. DAMAGE SLIGHT.

A serious fire was narrowly averted in the Hotel Hillman yesterday about ? o'clock by the promptness of the em- ployes of the hotel and the fire depart ment. Fire was discovered in room on the sixth floor of the building on Fourth avenue The room was all in a blaze when the door was burst open and one of the lines from the hotel fire fighting equipment was turned on it.
 The fire department was summoned and everything was in readiness to put half dozen streams of water on the fire and in a few seconds had there been any danger of its getting beyond the control of the house apparatus.
 The fire caught in a bed. It is sup posed that the occupant of the room, who had just left it few minutes be- fore the flames were discovered, dropped ashes, from a cigar on the bed, or threw lighted match on 1t. Had the fire not been discovered when 1t was a serious fire would have resulted. Chief Mullin had the aerial truck under the window, and the firemen ready to raise 1t at a moments notice had there been any need for it. Lines of hose were laid and everything was in readiness to the floor, the room and those adjoining
 A large crowd gathered to witness the fire. The damage was only about $10O.
 The bed was destroyed and the furni- ture, ceiling and floor scorched.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
SHOOTING PROVED
 ID BE JUSTIFIABLE Policeman Vandiver is Released
 by Coroner Paris TESTIMONY IS UNANIMOUS About Ten Witnesses Were Examined and All State That Officer Shot
 to Save His l,ire-craw-
 ford's Funeral Today.
TESTIMONY IS UNANIMOUS

The coroner's jury yesterday found Po- liceman vandiver justlhable In killing Charles D. Crawford, the boiler maker who was shot and fatally wounded Tues day morning at Avenue and Twenty first street.
 The coroner heard about ten witnesses and all of them agreed that Crawford had pointed his pistol at the policeman several times and threatened to kill him. It was also shown that he pointed his pistol at Policeman Maloney and threat- ened to kill him also.
 The principal evidence was that of Po- lleeman vandiver and Policeman Maloney. although there were several other eye witnesses to the shooting Policeman vandiver stated that he tried as long as he could to keep from shooting the man, and that Crawford seemed intent on shooting him. He also testified that Crawford attempted to kill Policeman Maloney
 Policeman vandiver stated that sev- eral times he could have shot Crawford before he did, and felt perfectly justi- fable in doing so He said that Crawford cursed him and threatened to kill him If he moved another step.
 Policeman Maloney testified that he and Crawford met in narrow alley way between two houses and that Crawford threatened to shoot him. He said that Crawford turned and started running back the same way he had come. Police man Maloney was asked by Coroner Par Is why he did not shoot Crawford when the latter made the threat. The police man >>replied that Crawford turned his back at once and that he did not like to shoot a man In the back. He said that this was the only reason as he felt he would have been justihable in shoot Ing Crawford, as Crawford had threat ened his life.
 Coroner Paris stated that after hearing all the witnesses that he thought the policeman would have been justifiable in killing Crawford several times before Po- liceman Vandiver at last was forced to shoot him. He then turned the police man aloose.
 Funeral services over the remains of Crawford will be conducted from the res idence, 622 Second avenue, this after noon at 2 o'clock and the interment will be in Elm Leaf cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
TALKS OF BIRMINGHAM.
New CoIored Editor Has Three Cities
 Under Consideration.

Girard, May 25.--(Special) )-Rev. G. w. Allen, colored. elected editor and man. ager a few days ago of the Southern Christian Recorder, one of the two gener- al organs of the African M E. church, may publish the paper here as the place of publication is left with the editor. The paper was published at Atlanta, Ga, un- til a few months ago. when 1t was moved to Dallas. Texas. A few days ago the general conference of the church elected Rev. Allen, the well known Alabama ne- gro minister and editor. as editor. Allen states that Birmingham and Montgomery offer Inducements for the publication of the periodical in those cities and the place of publication has not yet been ab- solutely determined.
 Rev Allen was principal of the colored schools of Girard seventeen years. He is now publishing the East Alabama Mes senger at this place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
ENTERTAINMENT BY
 DRAMATIC SCHOOL
ELABORATE PROGRAMME GIVEN AT THE JEFFERSON THEATRE LAST NIGHT UNDER THE DlREc- TON OF MRS. FOLEY.

The Birmingham School of Dramatic Art, under the direction of Mrs Lois B. Tolley, gave d dramtlc entertainment at the Jefferson theatre last night for the benefit of the Childrens Geological asso- ciation. An elaborate programme was presented and about fifty persons took part The performance throughout showed careful training. For amateurs the actors acquitted themselves most creditably and the programme were ren- dered in a very pleasing manner Tho entertainment will be repeated at a later date to be decided upon when the prices will be reduced.
 The programme in full as given last right was as follows:
 PART l. Address of welcome. MT. J. O. Colley
 Farce in one act.
 La Princesse Borodinsk." Mrs. Mountrevoe.. Miss Maude Adams Mrs. Norwood Jones, Ca widow). .. ................... Miss Saidee A. Hitchins Juliette Qadys maid), Miss Louise Barkley Scene-Drawing ngroom in Mrs. Mountre- woes fiat in Albermare street, London. Vocal Solos-(a) Spring Has Come" Maud Valerie White; (b) 'Four-Leaf Clover Cromwell, Miss Jesica V. Bron- son.
 Representations from "Ingomar." ........s............M Miss Sadie A. Hitchin Characters represented Ingomar.. Chief of a band of robbers dilnellld. -........................ Daughter of a citizen of Massilis. Act II, Scene Tn the Cevennes, a wood densely arched with trees Quartet-"Sweet and Low" words by Alfred Tennyson. music by Barnby-Miss Jessica " Bronson, Miss Evadora Hea- ven, MT. Albert Geiss, Mir Charles Her bert.
 Reading" Naughty zell.' Mayday Tol- ley.
 PART II.
 Cantata in four acts Princess Snow-White and the Seven
 Dwarfs."
 Cast of characters Princess Snow-White, (soprano). ...... ..................M Miss Saide A. Hitehins Queen, (mezzo-soprano). o).................... .................M Miss Jessica V. Bronson Prince, tenor).. Mir. Albert Geiss Carl, the huntsman, (bass) ........... ' .......-............. MT. Charles Herbert Miss Carrie Ingram, accompanist. Music by Calman's orchestra.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
GULLETTE WAVES
 AN EXAMINATION
FORMER HOTEL CLERK BOUND OVER TO CRIMINAL COURT UN. DER $500 BOND ON CHARGE OF GRAND LARCENY.

George Gullette. formerly clerk of the Florence Hotel. yesterday waived pre- liminary examination before Judge Ben- ners of the inferior court of Birmingham, and was bound over to the criminal court on s6Oo bond, on charge of grand iar- ceny
 Gullette was accused of stealing s6s0 from the safe of the Florence Hotel on the night of May l. He was arrested In New Orleans at the Commercial Hotel several days ago and brought back to Birmingham. His brother. Captain Gull lette of Florence, made the bond for him and he was released yesterday.
 Gullette is a well known young man about the city and has a number of friends. He went to New Orleans to se- cure position as a clerk In one of the hotels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
EAST LAKE CASINO
 HAS BEEN FINISHED
THE NEW SUMMER THEATRE WILL BE OPENED IN ABOUT TWO WEEKS WITH A STRONG VAUDEVILLE BILL.

The amusement devices that will make are rapidly nearing completion. In ten days or two weeks the place will be in full blast. There will be the giant to- began slide, the carouselle the laughing gallery, boats and launches and numerous small devices for dispellng the blues. All will be ready for operation within two weeks, and possibly earlier. for ex- perts in construction are on the grounds. assisted by the most skilled mechanics.
 The summer theatre is ready. It Is known as the East Lake Casino. and for comfort and convenience there is none better anywhere It has many improve ments that will appeal to the theatre go- CT. In fact the old play house of last summer has been completely remode:ed
 The Casino will open next Monday night. The attraction will be the Wells. Dunne & Harlan Dixie Troubadours" Local theatre goers know the company It scored a hit at the Bijou some little time ago. The individuals made hits, and collectively the company made such an impression that it will not be for gotten It possesses strength sufficient to draw the full capacity of the theatre on Monday night There will be an en- tire change of programme. There will be numerous new specialties, and two musical comedy skits.
 One of these skits, "A Trip to Paris" was written by Max Hoffman. The other "At Weinerwurst Inn," Is an idea con ceived by Ots Harlan. Both are funny They are set off by new music and good specialties.
 One of the features will be the radium dance It has been successful in New Orleans and Atlanta and if the East Lake Casino can be made dark enough it will be hiNhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
APPOINTED DooRKEEPER.
J. j. curran VIII Serve at the Demo-
 cratic Convention.

J. J. Curran, custodian of the city hall and hailiff of the police court, has been appointed doorkeeper at the national democratic convention. which will be held In St. Louis, commencing July 6. Mir. Cur ran was appointed doorkeeper of the con vention by John I. Martin of St. Louis, the sergeant-at-arms, upon the recom- ,nendation of a number of leading demo- crats, MT. Curi an yesterday received his commission from MT. Martin. with in- structions to report to him at the con vention hall not later than 10 o'clock on the morning of the first day of the cen yention
 There will be eleven doors to the hall, with two keepers at each door. MT. Cur ran served in the same capacity at the convention Of 1896.