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The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-06-22

Sandy Hill, N. Y, June 11.-A
desperate scheme to blackmail Fred
d. Rowland, one of the wea1thiest
residents of Sandy Hill, has thrown
the village into fever of excite
ment. Last Wednesday he receiv-
ed letter demanding $1,000 on
penalty of having one of his four
children kidnapped. The letter
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-06-22
b. r. IRVINE
Editor and Proprietor.

God.
sIn the religious discussion"
Renfro wrote, 81 told my friends
that unless the God they believed
would strike me deaf and dumb I
would not believe there was one.
As soon as I finished the sentence
the power of speech was taken from
me and few minutes afterward I
was unable to hear anything my
friends were saying. I was strick-
en- so suddenly that I hardly knew
what had happened. I tried to
speak. but that was impossible, and
since that day I have been unable
to hear or utter word.
"Just as soon as lost my hear
ing powers / saw a beautiful light
in one corner of the room. It re-
minded me of lightning. In the
midst of this light there appeared
an angel. l oemember the suene
perfectly. The vision lasted for a
few minutes ooly, ard 'hen disap-
peared as suddenly IS IT had come. "
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-06-22
G. r. FARRA,
Physician & Surgeon,

Otice up stairs back of Graham &
Wells drug store. Residence on the
corner OF Madison and Seventh. Tele-
phone at residence, Io4.
All calls attended promptly.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-06-22

Nagasaki, June 17.-Seventy.
three survivors from the transport
Sado arrived here today. They es-
capped in water boat and contrived
sail from their clothing. They
met British steamer off the island
of Xxi at 5 o'clock yesterday after
noon and were lowed to a point
near Nagasaki. The survivors say
that the Sado's engines were disa-
bled after few shots had been
fired by the Russians. When the
survivors left the scene the Hitachi
was still adoat.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-06-22

Firecrackers, bombs, rockets and
all other kinds Of fireworks at
Hodes Gun store.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-06-22
l.. G. ALTMAN. Nj. D.
HOneopathist
Free Bus.

1O1IINOEJdIuISI
ONCE cor Bird and Monroe sts. Resi-.
denoe cor 3rd and Harrison SITS.
Hours 10 to II A. NJ. 2 to 4 and 7
to P. nj. Sundays 9 to 10 A, NJ,
Phone residence 335,
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-06-22

Our sample line of swell tailor made
summer clothing is now in. OAC Press
ing Co.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-06-22

Grants Pase, O., June S.-A
milkpan half full Of gold-200 oun-
ces-valued at more than $4,000,
was the sight that greeted scores of
visitors at tn Grants Pass Banking
& Trust Company's bank today.
This represents about one-fifth of
the amount taken from a ledge since
its discovery last Sunday afternoon.
The discovery was made by the
18.year.old son of David Briggs.
While out hunting, he stumbled on.
to ledge of decomposed quartz
which was more gold than quartz.
He secured a chunk the size of a
candle box, and took it to his faith
er's placer claim, where it was NOR
tared and yielded nearly $500.
Isl, Early next morning the family
staked out seven claims and began
mining. In two hours they had
50, 900, and il one week they had
mortared out $25, 600, and Mr..
Briggs reports the ledge getting bet
ter all the time. The whole amount
was taken from an excavation ten
feet long by seven feet deep.
The find is the talk of the coun.
try, and already the surrounding
hills are being searched by prospec.
tors and gold excitement is at feve,
heat. The ledge is located in the
southeastern part of Josephine
county, about so miles from Grants
Pass.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-06-22
bore the postmark "Sandy Hill,
Jnne s. 11:30 A. NJ.

June s, 11:30 A. NJ.
1 The writer demanded that five
thousand dollars in 500 bills be
put in tin can which would be
found in the creviees of q trse in
the yard of the residence of W. f.
Patterson, in Oak street, which is
one of the best residence distric Is
here. The Patterson residence has
an electric light in front.
The condition was that HowIand
Was to drive by the cite soon after
receiving the letter. la case he at
tempted to waylay the men making
the demand they would riddle him
with bullets, the writer said.
Mr.. Rowland consulted the chief
OF police and telegraphed to New
York for detective. At the time
specified in the letter Mr.. Howland
took a package of paper and placed
itsin the can as directed, and detec-
tiyes have been watching the place
ever since, but without result. No
one went after the supposed treas.
ure.
A detective has been shadowing
a suspicious local character and his
house is being watched.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howland are much
agitated over the matter.
The letter, which was badly
spelled and written in pencil, reads:
"We are hard pinched TO, cash;
must have it quick. Won't you
give US SIS. 900 in $1oo-bills? You
are worth $500, 900, 60 you can
spare 1t. If you don't do this will
swipe one of your kids, and won't
kill it, but worse; We will torture
it to end Of its days. Don't want
big one; it will be one of little ones.
Have money ready Thursday June
9, half.past 9 in evening. Put it
at go Oak street at foot oftree south
ward in tin can that will-be there.
Wrap roll money in paper.
"Now remember, if you fail moth
ing will save you, even if you hire
one hundred men to guard your
kids. Don't let any one know a.
bout this. If you do we will deal
with you as we see fit. Pass the
place in the afternoon between 4
and 5 o'clock. Some of the gang
will be watching for you and no
Eharm will come to you. We will
riddle you to pieces if you attempt
to waylay US. Remember, come a.
lone with the money, and if you
don't hell on earth will play with
you and we will follow you from
place to place and your life will be
hell.
"Come rain or shine, Thursday
night. We wrnt to leave the damn
town Friday, and if you don't bring
the money we will start to seek oul
revenge"
| Some think it is a hoax, but Mr.
Howland intends to discover the
nernatratora If nessihle.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-17
HAD Gall 70 n sstsTAN!c FL tl S
SomEQIllA pEc
LIAR GAS

The Humane #Society Ca He'd
upon to- act In a peclliaI case last Fri
fidaS eyening gentleman called
upon one of the memb ers Of he So
5ciiety ana told it hem of 81 young girl
having missed the train here and be-
ing an utter stranger and ithout
funds, Her pred icament was most
embarrassing. They at once investi-;
gated, and found q girl barely, fifteen
years Of age, who claimed her home
in Bulitown, wherever that may be-
and this was her first experience on
the train. She had "a her ticket TO
wheeling. The gent man rho re.i
ported the case was travelling TIL
his mother from Weston TO it's
burg. He looked after her unit this
city was reached. and q hen told n The l!es
porter to put her on the RICH train
This he failed to do, and hen her ac--EI
quaintances of the early part of the
day went back to the station to take
their train to Pittsburg the girl was
sitting just where they left her, and
the train was fast disappearing from
view. An Investigation as to her
finances revealed that she had only |
twenty-five cents for incidental exI
penses and this sum the gentleman
swelled to seventy-fve and engaged
the care of the Humane Society as
aforesaid. They placed the girl With |
Mrs. Rice over night, and the next
morning put her on the Wheeling
train In that city she was met by
her sister and was safe. The girl |
was Of the typical noun taineer type,
and had no business to be travelling
alone, as she was entirely ignorant of I
all sconventionalfties and customs. She
vas fortunate in making the acquaint.l
ances she did. otherwise she might
have Jared badly -
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-17
. ~ Az SHOT -
Train RIotine.

Saturday was a bad day for riots on
trains. Two men We're fined by the
courts in this city this morning for
dtsorderly conduct on trains. and
Grafton had three up for the same
offense. Captain Karnes, of the B..
and O. police system, has his men on
the lookout for such things, and it
is the intention to have the trains III
a fit condition for passengers. Some
people forget that there are others
on the trains, and think that they are
privileged characters, but some of
them are finding out the difference, to
their sorrow.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-17
Great Musical event coming.
Little Girl Hurt.

Mildred, the little daughterof Judge
and Mrs. w. S. Raymond, met with a
very painful accident this afternoon.
IN playing she fell and struck her
leg Just below the knee against a bro
ken bottle. infiicting an ugly cut. DR..
W. II. Sands was called and found it
necessary to take six stitches IN or
der to close the wound. No serious
results are anticipated, but Miss Mil
dred viii have to forego all active
playing for some time.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-17

ahkER IE REQRE io ard
VoGElssN MINIS Str lisa NJ III iEz7Ssss
GRAND SATURDAYS iGt3T

ri No
Ohm w: Vogei's s. ci 1filstEels
gave Satisfaction to fairy large aug
Sdience in the Grand. Saturday nj ght.
Mr.. Eogel carries a good band some
clever comedians and a chorus which
contains some voices above the aver
age in such organizations. Harry
Leighton is an old favorite here. and
was recognized as such. Fred p. Rus
sell and John Cartweu seemed to
strike a responsive chord with all
their Jokes, even If some Of the gags.
were ancient. Age. cannot wither.
etc, seems peculiarly applicable to
minstrel jokes. Gov. Bowen s. efforts
seemed to meet with hearty apprecia-
ton. Master Newton See. former
choir boy in Grace Church, New York
City, IS well named the taeolian-voiced
soprano He has very clear and
beautiful voice, and his selections
caused an outburst of enthusiasm.
The ambidextrous Knetzger was a
marvel of agility and all that his ad-
vertisers claimed. The act Of the ia
nous D'Elmans would have furnish
ed much greater enjoyment had the
clown act been eliminated or had the
clown been relegated to the back
ground.
- Il
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-17
Great Musical event coming.
.PRocIAtMs HIS INNOCENCE
But Got a Ten Dollar Fine on circun1-
stantiai Evidence.

G. L: McElroy was fined $40 and
costs this morning by Justice Amos
The defendant was arrested Friday
charged with taking a pocketbook be.
longing to Elvira Deyault, Thursday
evening. The evidence was circum-
stantial, but was enough TO hold him.
AIcElroy says that he is innocent, but
the woman was sure that he was the
only man who entered the. room. and
unless he arranges to pay the fine, he
VIII be sent to the tombs
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-17
E SPECIAL GUARANTEE

NJ anager Powell is pleased to an
nounce. to his patrons that he gives
his personal guarantee to the en-
gagement of Mr. Paul Gilmore and
his excellent company in his big
success of last season, The Mum
my and The Cumming Bird. = Mr..
Gilmore carries an entire new pro
duction this year, much more elab-s
crate than last, and the engage
ment promises to be the most
nota BILE event of the season. 1t is
suggested that patrons desiring
good locations of seats should Sc
cure their places on the opening of
the sale on Thursd ay, at A. M,
at Christie's drug store.
Free list SUSPENDED for this
iengag ement.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-17
BUSINESS MEN
e COMPANY TO GIVE BETTER
FACILITIES HERE.

A quiet though strenuous effort is
being made BY prominent business
men and the board of trade Of this
city. not to mention the residents of
other towns in the vicinity, to secure
better railroad facilities for Tairmont
and adjacent towns The particular.
things for which they Fave petitioned.
the Baltimore and Ohio officials are
the running Of Nos. and 2, hereto.
fore lying over at Morgantown. to
continue to- this city and train East
in the morning, say al q or IS O'Clock
Local railroad oFcia1s have no
knowledge of the affair any marc t'tar
to hear street talk and car, not
prophesy and result as the decision
will be rendered by the general pas
senger agent, or Traffic Manager d. 4
B. Martin at Baltimore, The proposed
changes and installation Will great
~ benefit both the company and 4 he
residents Of the section trayersedS by
the former and viii uuloubt
eddy create more Efriendly relations be-
tween lem. especial in the event i
of the competiti ion now. conterppl plated.
One prominent ocal ofictal sspFesssst
ed8hinsel p ings hea ri in accord
With rsaoFe men and incerety
hoped periors wpul look ait
matt err IN fne way: IA sSASSgt II
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-17
officer Went to see Him.

a colored lady came into Justice
Amos office this morning with her
father and wanted a warrant for her
husband She says that he threat
ened to- kill her$and her father, and
to blow up her fathers house with dy-.
Mantle. It was thought to be. only
a family quarrel from which nothing
bad would come, and the warrant
was not issued, but an officer was
sent around to give the hayward
young husband bit of advice
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-17
The KINDERGARTEN
Is Meeting With Great Success Under
Mrs. Barr.

A visit TO the kindergarten this
morning was a pleasant and interest
ing experience, and one THAI every
mother wouldFenjoy making. Mrs. NJ.
b. Barr is the efficient teacher Of this
department, and she has under her
care 6fty-two pupils of five years of
age. This is a very large class, and
ito undertake to curb. care for and
train all these children who areSln
terly unused to the restraint Of the
school room, seems at first thought a
serves the loving interest OF teacher
and her manner of$inducing each little
one to feel that she has an important
partsin each exercise, the wonder OF
itSis merged into admiration. The
children themselves are SO unspoiled
by self-consciousness and so 1ovable
because of their naturalness and sweet
shaby ways, that it is a constant de-
light to watch them and to hear their.
frank expressions on all subjects:
However, the task of teaching these.
baby boys and girls should not be.
moderated, because it takes a vast
amount of tact. patience and recourse
to manage them all and not lose
control of ones nerves in SO doing,
and the woman who succeeds in this,
as does Mrs. Barr, deserves the hear
ty cooperation Of every parent If
the parents would by their visits en-
courage the chiIdren's pride in their
achievements, a fresh stimulus would
be felt by both teacher and pupil
Mrs. G: W. Arnett has kindly loaned
IN immense potted rubber plant5Eto
lelp brighten the school room, and If |
/ few others would also contributed
something along this line or with an |
picture help to beauty I
nd make attractive these rooms, it
you'd be greatly appreciated by all /
Who take an interest in this work.
hrs. Barr extends a cordial invitation
Q the public to cal during school
ours and see the work being done
y the children. It Will be a reve-
alton to you II you hear their pretty
ongs and see the tightly closed
yes and dfmp1ed folded hands IN the
lorning prayer song or see the vim
nd pleasure which are displayed BY
II these tots in their varied songs
nd games They are unconsciously
earning many helpful things, and the
whence of this is made manifest In
lany ways.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-17
cE:R
Kills hen EisSS
Own

BIZ ssIAFSII4A Oct Second aiettsnS
ant hard, Of 1:sttfl
today Killed second ie1tcl..
ant Fred IL Deem of the same regi--s
5nent and then committed suicide.
The murder and suicide occurred at
the camp at Stozen burg. 53
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-17

4, a.iiar ouf1a coupe larri


opuiars t.oal1g pie i1rrlesi
aariel and I,ota
SsTafiin gton sereg ~ af,ried Yesterday
Smorning at taa clock at be honeg9ot
Ethe brides father, r. Jesse TalIing.
ION, IN Warrington Rev ]. EngIe, OF
this city, performed the ceremony in
the presence of a large number of
lsassembled guests. The bride was
very winsome in a charming gown OF
white, and the scene in which She
and the stalwart groom We're the cen
trail figures. was indeed pretty with
It's back ground Of flowers and 70.
liage
After the ceremony the guests
We're served with "a delicious lun-
cheon, and later the bridal couple
boarded No. 4s for this city, where
they are the guests Of Mr.. MichaeIs
uncle, County Surveyor T.. II: WILCOX
Mr.. Michael is travelling salesman
for the Jacobs Hutchinson Hardware
Company, and is an energetic and ca
pable young man with promising: fu-
ture. The bride is daughter of Mr..
Jesse Talkingt one of Mannington's
most respected citizens and business
men, and is a'lyoung lady of beauty
and refinement
Mrs. Michael will accompany her
husband on a business trip to-mor-
row, and will be gone aEweek or more.
The West Virglnian joins their other
friends in extending congratulations.
A Surprise Party.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. N. MacTaggart, of
High street, we're rendered a pleas
ant, surprise Saturday evening when
a party Of their friends assembled at
their home and passed the evening
with them, making merry the hours
with music and games. Delicious re
freshments We're brought with the
crowd, and before they babe their hos
tess goodnight, these edibles were
thoroughly discussed. The affair
was arranged complimentary to Mr..
and Mrs. MacTaggart before their de-
parture for their new home in Beck
Icy,
Those who took pleasure IN SO hon
oring these estimable people We're Mr..
and Irs.5J. w. Stevenson and daugh-
ter Miss Stella, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Mr. and Mrs j. Irwin Bailey,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. q. Yoder, Mr.. and
Mrs o.. F. Jenkins, Mrs. A. A.
Hayes and daughter. Miss Edith and
Grace Kelley and Mr.. Harry Hughes.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-17
:FAIRBANKS.
;5: Y

When he Started out, they gurgled
with the ghoulishest of glee,
And declared he'd freeze the country
with his great frigiditee;
They foretoldaa crop of chilblains on
the hands Of those who shook
hesextended mittz of gladness of this
man Of stately look.
But th eyre laughing from. the other
side their countenances now,
And it's making them uneasy when
hey hear$the blooming row
From. the Threats Of spellbound thou.
sands; for people seem to like.
This il fam atory iceberg that comes
blazing dow. down |. the ike
They've a well-ea rned reputation for
ss5s5 the badness OF. each guess.
They haTe#ever made in public; but
ley never hit less
Than they did when they predicted
tina a frost would follow him
Who has simply. swept the country
like a. fire. in front of him.
81 fsthe ice around the poles be like the
his hearers meet,
I NJ NansenS and the others all would
perish from the heat.
SEVery 1cezchestsin the country'd be a
hot box sure enough
heir dali 81 contribution were the
KS banks sort fsstuff.
=Wheresoe'erth this g L uznan iceberg. has
been chedule ed for speech
Heshas draWn:tne people to him, like
elI.deyeoped leech;
has warned them to the highest
pitch OF patriotic zeal
It'll e before he had concluded, they
S ould rather miss meal
Than the privilege of voting for the
man whose talk is straight,
And for. him who leads the ticket.
s555 fay'rite SON of every State!
While the Democrats, stampeded, are
declaring twould be nice
III the GO. ?. would only use some
other brand of ice.
w. GILLIAN:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-17
Will Not Challenge.
(By Publishers Press.

GLASGOW, Oct. lit is learned
that Sir Thomas Upton having failed
to find designer for new cha1len-
ger for the Americas cup, has aban-
doned the idea of challenging this
year. He will now encourage yacht
racing in home waters
IT'S the grand shoe of to.day-W.
l.. DOUGLASS C. B. Highland.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-17
Miss Deeean il New Role.

Host b. c. Williams, OF the Tavern,
has introduced a new and attractive
feature in his popular ablishment.
On account Of the two wei known
clerks, Viii Taylor and sgd Reynolds.
taking their vacation, Miss Catharine.
Deegan is temporarily in charge Of
days. Miss Deegan entered upon
her duties this morning and has Prov
en- her ability conclusiveIy by the
clever manner in which she handles
the enormous trade enjoyed BY this
popular house.
Isl r.. and Mrs. r Ids leave for theyl
World, g Fair tomorrow. TO remain
about two weeks s3S
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-17
. An Interesting Game.

An interesting game Of football was
played Saturday between the M aple
Avenue Goats and South Side Fom
cats, the score being o to 0. Both
teams did we'll. DR., Howard acted as
referee and Spray Yost as time Keen.
.er. The time of the halves was lwen.
5ty-fve and fifteen minutes.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-17
HUMAN SOCIETY BlS


q q I'll oHoMGAfI
zARDNpANcE
oTHERS inaBtJssT
OTIS
The Iononeah sIass
Il plant IS running flil1 flms
n TO burr bout y %
I'm the FORKS over: onas
ST are constant sT at
yorder8 for beef Jars consig Isd
Il YorlS To- "a ynla
4 srnent not cant But
Hess when so men are cons
ling o,Itawares like beef j Jars
round the CONTRACT
II one The one disa grssealSi lie feattlre
tine conn any. inabiltt
5E5Iaborers usual 81 local
gulati On ana sols
gcompa easy.
Ehoating oti.1d rs s,Isnt tf.IlI
scharms for
does not
howexe IS men are cons tantf
Ling for sworR and some
ready take iae
lists.
MI. donId he ssssentIe tsaaIrly
accommoda tines t,Satlas
a few days at his old
ter Pa and Secretary Heinzs
ISenjoyed Sunday Fnot
near Cans Pc.
John Clay bourt9. pop Iar
is now IN Rocheste ant
that congratu 1atf ions
when he returns
Some imptovenaents$
much to th ri atsssB
at the WaguersF Inn
tofore the bus ines office
Gated IN he eentIa
necessita ing con
5n1essenge cpns tea
tn q works and
sfi.uitess yfsi IT'S
strangers VI
finding TIL head
the left
an id lion
zcontain comnodfo us
all 81. The old once
the newt hrs al low
future
and more mod hines
sscully ttS@Ssaast
to the gear
sficiency pace
sired
viii be- effected
one
pieces
and *is expected
mining q some
Huhn drill at INN
frys Or AIorga
chine, operated ieetII
perforate
OF explosives.
ike the agnarsI
the Helm cks ant
new equfremsnts d.
devising labor a ing appl
are invariably st1cees
Of the work.,
gtnes first wei hing Tho
dumping
Company has conn adj
and they wi III del Sefed k
lays. "A siuafI
company wa inst at
eoaling s station
line ago AM
success. Another
Trims versatile
oatch sconYe
Johns BToss;
lates the slow anc
nent Of foreigners
ore supplied
lie for the Penns
soaI Company
Ion and - early comm
SIZED h 8of
he past
ure 80 look
GIVE on
rade
" the "a rni record ssss
st estaB IIs1ied fiono
ereabo bouts
rom
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-17
\ laiIerE8 PAWS !. Get Nex:t.

85s local hardware man sold two saws
;recentl the kind used To sever from
bars ne JAN u atler Eay
aather eye omen some hin 81
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-17

Great Musical event coming.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-17

All Mems Suits. Less than cost to
the manufacturer. Now on sale. G..
F. Randall s. Co. x
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