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The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-03-02
Latest War News.

Latest dispatches tell of new
attack by the Japs on Port Arthur.
Fifteen war vessels approached the
harbor and shelled the place from
10 to, II a m. Three Russian crui-
sers and four torpedo boats steamed
out to meet the attack but were
forced to retire, one cruiser being in
sinking condition, another badly
damaged and a torpedo boat was
sunk, all Russian. The Russian
battleship Retvizat1 was also again
damaged, The Japs,f after the at
tack, withdrew in good order.
Another dispatch says the Rus
slams are transferring the guns
from damaged warships at Port
Arthur to the forts.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-03-02
TO OTHER FIELD.
Corvallis Business Man Gone There
w. Il. Currin and how his Friends
Fooled him.

A familiar figure in Corvallis
business circles left Monday for an
other field of usefulness. He is
W. II. Currin, who has been con-
nected with R. M. Wade & Co. s
hardware store ever since its es-
tablishment in Corvallis, I3 years
ago. For several years past, he
has been the head of the house,
and in the capacity has won an en-
viable reputation as business man.
He goes to McMinnville, to become
manager of the hardware house in
that city. His many friends in
Corvallis and vicinity regret his de-
parture. His family will leave to
join Mr.. Currin in the new home
in about two weeks.
The departure of Mr.. Currin
was signalized by an interesting
proceeding at the business meeting
of the Corvallis Rod and Gun Club,
of which he was treasurer. Incid-
ent to his going away, Mrs Currin
made proper reports of the finan
cial transactions that had taken
place during his administration as
treasurer. Some of the members
found objection to the reports, and
insisted that there should be an in
vestigation. Mr.. Currin accepted
the plan for the proposed action in
good faith and said he courted in
vestigation, saying he was certain
the reports were all straight. Then
a member insinuated that there
was possibility of crookedness.
and insisted on action to correct it.
That brought Mr.. Currin to his
feet in vehement defense of his ad
ministration, when to his amaze
ment all the members broke out in
to laughter, and one of them in a
neat speech presented him with a
fine silver loving cup. When the
speaker rounded his period into a
statement that the cup was a token
of the high esteem in which the
parting member of the club was
held by his brethren, the full light
of his victimization dawned on the
recipient, and pleasure was uncon
fined.
The cup is beautiful specimen
ofthe silversmith's art, and its be-,
stowa1 marked an incident long to
be remembered by all concerned.
The inscription is: ITO W. H.
Currin, as atoken of esteem, from
The Corvallis Rod and Gun Club"
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-03-02

New York, Feb. 26.-The Herald
prints the following cable from it's
Shanghai correspondent:
"a large number of transports
have returned to Nagasaki. where
they are busily engaged in embark
ing more troops for the vicinity Of
Dalaey. More than forty trans
ports will be the total that have
sailed since February 10 aud a still
larger embarkation is proceed from
Ujina near Hiroshima. The latter
and not Kioto will \be again made
the army and navy headquarters
during the war.
"More than thirty big transports
are now at Ujina, which is the
principal troop embarking station,
and an enormous mass of soldiers
have been detained there.''
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-03-02
BATTLE FLAGS HAULED DOWN.
And the Olive Branch at the Masthead
Council and Water Company.

1t is peace now between the city
council and the Corvallis Water
Company. The white winged dove
has been lowering over the munici-
pality. and cooling in her sweetest
notes since a few evenings ago,
when council committee and the
president of the Water Company
emerged from a consultation room
wreathed in smiles and announced
that they had reached happy
agreement.
A few weeks back the two parties
were at outs, and there was blood
onthe moon. The Water Company,
IN letter, threatened to Shut off
the water. The council had cut
the rates of fire protection from
$3.50 to $33,33 per month. From
the day the cut was made, theCom-
pany had accepted no city warrants
in payment of water for fire service.
However, the president of the
company attended the last meeting
of the council, and there the differ
ences were discussed. The Olive
branch was waved in the air by
both sides. A special committee was
appointed and negotiations were re-
newed. Saturday night an agree
ment was reached, and the war ban
ners were hauled down. From now
on, the city is to pay $43 per month
for fire protection and sewer flush
ing. The company is to accept in
full payment of its claims for past
service, the warrants the city has
issued, all based on an allowance of
$33.33 per month for fire service.
The arrangement can be terminated
by either party at any time, but
otherwise is to continue until an
arrangement for a better service is
contracted for, either with the pres
ent or another company.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-03-02
THINGS IT HAS DONE.
In Corvallis-Planning to do Even Bet
ter Work this Season.


A well attended and interesting
meeting of the Village Improvement
Society occurred at the court house
Friday evening. Plans are afoot
for more energetic campaign than
ever along the lines of beautifying
the town. Though but a small Of
ganization, the result of the socie-
ties work is already apparent. At
the c. & E. station where there
was an immense mudho1e and duck
pond, there is this winter a respect
able and well graveled yard that is
both convenient and slightly. It
took several car loads of gravel and
granite to accomplish the improve
ment but the untiring efforts of the
society brought it about. In addi-
ton the society planted and through
out the summer carefully watered
and nursed a row of trees along the
station grounds, which in time will
add materially to the appearance of
the place. At the public school
grounds a ditch was dug at the ex-
pense of the society, and it drained
away pond which for long time
stood on the grounds to the detri-
ment of both appearance and health.
In the above and many other ways
the unostentatious little organiza-
ton is carrying on work that is of
much public value, and that should
draw large support to the. /: mem
bership in their philanthropic efforts.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-03-02
o. A. c. w
Bested State University Basket Ball
Team in i Score OF Thirty to Twelve.

Friday night basket ball game
in the college Armory between the
state University and OAC teams
was won by the latter in a score of
80 to II. Over 800 people watched
the game, and were demonstrative
in the extreme at appropriate mo-
ments. The play was neither so
swift nor so brilliant on either side
as in the Seattle game, but was
pleasurable on account of the fine
spirit that prevailed between the
players. -
There was four or five minutes
of play before either side scored.
Then Moores threw a goal and fol-
lowed it up quickly with another,
scoring four points for OAC. Stei-
wer added another basket, and then
Laturette got a basket on~a foul,
making the record read, OAC six,
Eugene one. Another basket by
Moores lifted OACs figures to
eight, and Latourette got another
point for Eugene on a foul, and the
story was eight to two. Moores
made OACs score on the blackboard
read nine by throwing a basket on
a foul, and Hugg raised Eugene's
figure to four in the same way. The
half closed with nine points to the
credit of OAC and four for the visi-
tors.
At THE very beginning of the play
in the second half, a Eugene man
threw basket, adding two points,
but it was quickly followed by a
lifting of OACs figures to 10 on a
foul thrown by Swan. Then the
record was made II for OAC on a
basket by Swan, and two more goals
in quick succession by Steiwer set
the gallery wild and raised the COL
lege score to 16. Then OAC score
was quickly lifted to 22 by two bas-
kets thrown by Moores and one by
Swan, and was followed by a goal
by Hugg which raised the Universi-
tvs figure to eight. Then Swan
threw a foul and Moores a basket,
and Latourette threw basket, max
ing the score rs to 10. A basket
by Rinehart and goal was followed
by two fouls by Eugene players,
and then Moores threw the last goal
of the game, leaving the record
OAC 80, Eugene, 12.
The officials of the game were,
Fred Steiwer, referee; Zophar Tharp
umpire.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-03-02
Wanted-Bids for Keeping County

Wanted-Bids for Keeping County
E Poor.
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids
will be received at the Office of the Coun-
ty Clerk of Benton County, Oregon,
up to2 O'Clock p. m. Wednesday, March
and, 1904, for the care and keeping of
the poor of Benton County, Oregon, for
a term of two years from May IS, 1904.
The County Court reserving the right to
reject any and all bids.
Dated Feb. 8, 1904.
Victor P. Moses,
County Clerk.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-03-02
Portland.

Wheat valley 81
Flour 3 90 to $3.o5 per bill. ,
Potatoes 5 rs 10 80 per sack
Eggs Oregon. 20 per doz.
Butter 20 to 22 c per lb.
Creamery 80 to 81 per lb.
Corvallis.
Wheat II per 5ushel.
Oats 29to3o
Flour I.o5 per sack ...
Butter IS to rs per lb
Creamery 10 per roll
Eggs 20 per doz
Chickens "a per pound
Lard IS per lib
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-03-02

and finally to occupy it physically
is shown by the whole course of
japanese craftsmanship for the last
decade, and is demonstrated by the
planting of japanese colonies at
various places on Korean soil. That
Japan considers Russian predomin-
ance in Korea as a permanent and
eVer-inereasing menace TO her very
existence is known to all who are
familiar with the opinions of Japan
ese statesmen and the thought of
the japanese people. And that
should Russia remain permanently
in Manchuria and extend her dom
inicn over Korea, Japan will be re-
dueed to an inferior position and
forever deprived of her ambition to
be one of the first powers of the
world is fact not questioned by
any student of the far Eastern sit
uation.
RUSSIA'S BROKEN PROMISE.
The immediate causes of the
present hosti1ities are recent history.
October Sth last, was the date fixed ,
under the settlement of the Triple
Alliance for Russia to withdraw her
troops from Manchuria. That day
was to end her military occupation
OF this great dominion, which con-
stitutes the northern portion of the
Chimes empire. October 8th came
and went, but Russia made no move
toward evacuation. Various excu-
ses were given at first. One time
it was stated that the roads in Man
churia were bad, and that with
drawal of the troops were impossible
on that account. Another excuse
was that the troops were necessary
for suppression of the Manchurian
banditti.
AS the days passed and Russia
did not quit Manchuria: Japan be-
came clamorous. Then the world
learned suddenly that the best part
of the Russian navy had been quiet
ly assembled in the, Japanese waters
and found that the Car had accum-
ulated in Manchuria military force
equal to the standing army in Japan.
At last Japan became menacing.
Her attitude was met by action equ-
ally hostile from Russia. The
movements of the Russian fleet were
significantly warlike. Viceroy Al
exief declared bluntly that Russia
proposed to remain in the debated
territory. In short, Japan's insis-
tence on the observance by Russia
Of the terms of the treaty were met
by the Gar with preparations for
war. Beginning with the note sent
by the Triple Alliance ordering
Japan out of Manchuria, it has un-
doubtedly been the purpose of Russia
to take and hold that provinc e, by
diplomacy, if possible, by war if
necessary.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-03-02

Clifford Kerr is soon to begin the
erection of dwelling for himself in
Jobs Addition. The building is
to be "a by 2S feet.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-03-02
WHY THEY FIGHT.
Senator Beveridge's Story Of the Issues
Between Russia and Japan.

Senator Beveridge contributes to
a recent issue of the Saturday Ev-
ening Post an article entitled, "The
Hand of Russia in the East" in
which the issues between Russia
and Japan are clearly set out. The
following is part of the story
The conflict between Russia and
Japan has been probable since the
close of the Chino-Japanese war.
1t will be remembered that the
cause of hostilities between China
and Japan was Korea, and that the
end of it was the destruction of
suzerainty of the Chinese emperor
over the Hermit Kingdom. An
other result was the establishment
of reforms in Korea which japan
demanded. But far the most i'm
portant result of all, from an histor
ical point of view, was the cession
by China to Japan of Port Arthur,
Talienhwan, the adjacent islands
and large strip of territory run
ming into Manchuria.
TOOK AWAY WHAT JAPAN WON.
This last indemnity which japan
exacted from her defeated foe would
have been the foundation of Japan
ese expansion through Manchuria
and the final absorption of Korea
by the Island Empire. Had japan
been permitted to retain this-the
real and only substantial fruit of
her victory-she would have i'm
mediately become first class pow
er. But more important even than
this, her sovereignty would have
extended ultimately over all Man
churia, and the sparsely settled
portions of this immense dominion
would have given the Mikado's
Empire territory where her sur
plus population could have planted
a new Japan on the Asiatic main
land. And when it is remembered
that Japan's area is so limited and
her population is increasing so rap
idly that it has become a physical
necessity to find room for it, the
far,reaching Importance of this con-
sideration becomes apparent.
The world is familiar with the
story of tie election of Japan from
this new won territory by the Triple
Alliance. Briefly summarized, lis
as follows: Russia, Germany and
France in formal ote represented
to the Mikado that the permanent
occupation by Japan Of territory On
the Asiatic mainland was stand
ing menace to the peace Of Asia and
of the world: These powers there
fore requested Japan to give up
the territory she had won from
China. In form, the request was
merely a polite argument showing
the Mikado the wisdom of such
course. In reality, it was de-
mand back of which were ships
and soldiers and war.
Knowing this, the japanese en-
peror withdrew from Manchuria.
So pressing was the demand from
the Triple Alliance that the imper-
ial rescript giving Southern Man
churia back to China was issued
two days after the ratification of
the treaty between China and Japan
by which this very territory was
ceded to the Mikado by the Pekin
emperor.
AN INDIGNANT NATION.
The japanese people were anger
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-03-02

The First Spiritual Union o; Cor
Wallis will hold services Sunday in
Barrett Lycaum. Doors open at 2-3O
Service at p. M. A cordial invita-
tion is extended to all
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-03-02
AN INDIGNANT NATION.

The japanese people were anger
ed to the point of fury. These
words are strong, but the facts jus
tify them. 1t is probable that the
Japanese masses have never been
wrought to such a frenzy in their
whole history as they were by this
wrestling from them of the reward
of their victory over China. The
hatred of the French people for the
Germans when Alsace- and Lor.
raine were taken from France was
not greater than the bitter indigna-
ton of the Japanese when South
ern Manchuria was taken from
them.
For this Japanese statesmen and
Japanese people blamed Russia.
Thus began the antagonism of the
powers now face to face in the far
East. The hostility was increased
when Russia LEASED" Port Arthur
Talienhwan from China. together
with the strip of territory surround
ing them; for these were the STRAIT
egic points in the whole territory
which Japan had won from China
and from which she has been driv-
en- by the Triple Alliance at whose
head vas Russia.
That Russia does not intend to
withdraw from Manchuria perman-
emily at least, seems now to be con-
ceded. That the history of Rus
sian advance and the geographical
situation OF Korea make it probable
that the car will ultimately extend
his influence and indeed, in the end
his tangible power over Korea, is
plain to all students of geography
and events. That Japan intends
to be the dominant power in Korea
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-03-02
Call for Warrants.

Notice is hereby given that there is
money on hand at the countyatreasurer's
Office to pay all orders endorsed and
marked not paid for want of funds up to
inclnding those OF October s, 1908. In
terest will be stopped on same from this
date.
Dated Corvallis, Fob 24th, 1904.
w. A. BUCHANAN,
Treasurer of Benton, Co. Or.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-03-02
Wanted.

A situation to do general housework
IN private family by an experienced and
competent women. Apply at TIMES
Office.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-03-02
For Sale.

Bright cheat and rye grass hay, vetch,
spelts, timothy, and rye grass seeds,
Poland China hogs, Shropshire rams,
Good, bright vetch straw, fresh from
the barn, for sale at reasonable prices.
L L Brooke,
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-03-02

Just arrived at Hal1's full line of Al
denis cadies and taffy. Try them,
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-03-02
For White Plymouth Rock Eggs

Call on or address, W. A. Bates, at
Corvallis FIGURING Mills, Corvallis, Or.
One setting, IS cents; 2 settings, $I.25
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-03-02
DR.. G.. H. NEWTH,
Physician & Surgeon
Philomath, Oregon.
Notice for Publication,
Timber Land Act June 8, 1873,
United States Land Office,
(raCon Cfty.- Oregon.

January, 18th 1904.
Notic, is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress June
1878, entitled IAN act for the sale of timber,
lands in the states Of California. Oregon, Ne
vada and Washington Territory as extended
to all the Public Land States by act OF August
4 1892 Barney L Carey Of Falls City, county of
POLK, state of Oregon, has this day filed in this
office his sworn statement No 6317, for the pH-
chase of the Lots & 2 of Section No 2 in Town
ship No 10 s, Range No7 West: and viii ofeE
liable for its timber or stone than for --agricaF
tural purposes, and to establish his claim to
said land before Victor P. Moses. Clerk Of Ben
ton County, at Corvallis, Oregon, on Wesneday,
the 3Oth day of March. 1904.
He names as, witnesses: :
Jacob L, Henkle of Philomath, Oregon,
John w, Hyde
Frank Spencer .'
Michael Flynn
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file
their claims In this office on or before said 30th
day Of March 1904
Algern5n s. Dresser. .
Register,
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1904-04-16

lynchlnra and the condition q the
negro. further than TO cay THAI he 10
mlaundoraiood. IN Woanington. Whon
b. spoke before an invited audience.
what he said was ao warmly cheorod
that he had dIniculty In proceeding.
when no gave the same address So
boston, before an audience also ln.
yitod and Of about enc same Grade OF
people ho could hardly proceed be-
cause of the chllllnoss with which bic
uti0ranccs were received. Tho Eplsco.
pal newspaper 81 Now York not Of
hcIal for bp'sc0pallana have no on.
cIal papers. not commanding large in.
Huouce scores him almost without
mercy ts editor holds BIN up ln q
bad light as compared with govern.
ors. Judges LEGISLATORS and asbs how
a conaorraiod ambassador OF Christ
can q te stand bon luriincauon Of
Bwlos mess under any provocatlonf
Then it declares him unreproacnta.
tive. and ronudiltcs him as a leader
Iu Ita church in part because OF
th's strong stand. ana in part on its
own account. tnc Episcopal church is
considerably worked mo- in tv fecHnef
ller the matter.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1904-04-16

An interesting aalo DO advertised .o
utr place ou MBy Hth at O. pamela
.He novel feature OF which VIII attract
V.to attention This n Iu Ibr case t0
quiet tf.o to tho Plaza Colorado land
Iant. ou fbp uurtn side of tho Chains
lror opposite AbiQuu
The case has required o. grr1f m1
af testimony There was good deal
Hl 100 puto about goucalorIrs and Heois
luI consequently the costs of mo rof
..oo and court clerk. of survey ann
.9 on ram up io about $500. Th, court
Doe uOW ordered sale of tfo m1i'. q
acreage that any bidder wiu take nee
1ry FOB pap .HU costs Tho grant .1.
..udos the woll known Copper Canyon
mines and several persons hrHoto that
.HHy know r'leU un fhU grant whore
tborD To- Immor.p wealth. Ono man. @
Canadian. BIAS lived in cave 1p tlp
grant Tor nearly four years wauug
..f O. chance iH sU. u1 .nn NJ %
pot thut ho believe. iu bo tbo richest
.n creation hu, thc location 1f which
D. keeps nn 1h"uiuio secret S0 there
.. "a proham.is ~ lively bidding at tho
l'e The purchaser has thirty day
H which I1 locate hIH acreage which
.yes t.mu for rouailonul, prospect
ing
Tho auit only relates t1 .lD n0..I
piled common lguiH u thC u1uhorit
quarter of The grant thc cultivated
unds aud houses not being affected Dos
TO- AmonR the best known resident
OF the ennt are Reyes Gonzales and
DTS sons j. patrIcio Chnvos AnlcefJ
Noya and lua" Andres MartInoz. The
alc win take place ln front ~ BondF
store. May o. nt Espauola IN the A.
fornoon so that tho purchasers from
Santa Fo can ro aud return the same
day
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1904-04-16
HoLsRooK
From the Argus

From the Argus
Mrs G.. T. Putnam. an old rosideut
% Holbrook. Is here visiting friends.
}. \. Lee returned from Winslow
where ho had an artificial leg male
for hia boy who's les was cat on by 4
moving machine last summer
Vim. Moran and son. Dan, arrived
here from Phoenix They came over
land by way of Chayos pass Mr. Nor
gan says when you see a man that
came over that route you can safely
bet that De O. a pretty husky guy
X. q Henley came up from Win
slow, having IN charge two hohoos. ar
rested Tor breaking into sealed cars
They we're given q hearing before Jus
tico of The Peace Finn. and Ia dofaul,
OF bail were held 10 await the action
OF the grand jury
A. n. Wallace and Mr. lines. govern
ment inspectors. arrived here SUNDAY
might ana left Monday morning foi
the southern portion Of the county ID
inspect the numerous Hooks OF sheer
Ia that vicinity Tor scnb, which viii
have to be entirely cured before the
sheep VII be- permitted to- enter the
forest reserve.
A worry pretty wedding took place
at the residence ot william scorso ON
Sunday evening April B. 1903 The
contracting parties we're Mrs ~ r.
Perry. mother OF James and william
scorsc 20 William Armbrusirr q we'll
known resident Of this place The
ceremony was performed boy y. Wat
iron Immediately following the core
mony Rev Hoaley held prayer after
which the guests flod into the din
ms room. whore refreshments were
served. and after drinking the brides
health departed, wishing tho happy
couple "a long and prosperous NE
The wedding dance was given Monday
nlght In Woostor's hall u was a.
tended by q large crowd and a good
time was had. Az t2 O'Clock lunch
was soryod after which The dance
continued until 3 . m.