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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-28
To Cure Sucking Cows.

There are many plans for breaking
self-sucking cows Of the habit, but
some Of them are complex, while with
others the animal soon learns how to
get the better of any device which is
attached to her. There is one appli-
ance, however, which seems to work
to perfection, and it is made and ap-
piled in the following manner: The
usual halter is placed on the head of
the COW and a ring Is fastened in it
just under her neck. Then a strap or
d strong rope is placed about her body
just behind her forelegs. From this
strap or rope another strap Is run,
having at the end a crupper such as is
used on horses. This Is placed in the
proper position under her tail. Then
Il pole Is secured sufficiently long to
reach nearly to the middle of her body
to joint just beneath the ring fast
ened in the halter. A hole is bored
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-28
r1INERS' STRIKE ENDED.
Colorado Men Looking for Situations
Wherever They Can Get Them.

Denver, Oct. 2O.-The strike of coal
miners of district No. Is, United
Mineworkers of America, which has
been on for a year, has been p1acti,
cally closed up, according to a dis.
patch to the News from Trinidad,
Colo.
The commissar1es are closed, most
of the tents have been taken down and
the men are looking for situations
wherever they can get them. All the
men who we're on strike up to October
IL are given union clearance cards.
1t is understood that those OF the
strikers who desire transportation to
other fields will be 80 provided.
William Howels and John Simp-
son, president and secretary, respec-
lively, of district Is, will not be can
didates for reelection for their respec-
tive Offices at the Mineworkers' elec-
ton, which occurs by referendum vote
during this month. Robert Smith
seems to be in the lead for president
and Harry Douthwaite for secretary
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-28
STIR UP PANAMA.
American Canal Commissioners
Amer Republic.

l
New York, Oct. pa World spec.
ial from Washington says:
"Matters have reached point where
strong hand is required to prevent not
only open rupture with Panama but
scandal in connection with the canal
commission. During its short stay on
the isthmus members of the commits
sion developed a feud among them
selves, while they were involving the
administration in trorble with Panama
and the result will be that two or more
of the commissioners will be asked to
step out as quietly as possible after the
elec ion.
zone of the two chief reasons for
sending Secretary Taft to the isthmus
clothed with plenary powers is that he
may fully investigate the conduct OF all
the commissioners and decide which
ones shall be removed. The immediate
impelling reason for his trip is to re-
store friendly relations with Panama.
The president and Secretary Taft have
known all along of the friction between
the commission and Panama and be-
tween the commission and Mr.. Barrett,
but it was not until Mr.. Barrett SUBJ
mitted his report on isthmian affairs
that there was any suspicion that some
of the commissioners had been violat-
ing the Presidents orders. At the
same time, it was revealed by Nh. Bar
lett's report that the isthmians are on
the verge of open revolt, with resort to
arms, against what they regard as the
high-handed and unwarranted actions
of the canal commission in direct vio-
lation of the canal treaty, both in letter
and spirit.
'The president was astounded at the
star, ling news brought by Mr.. Barrett.
He seat for William N. Cromwell,
counsel for Panama. It was demon
strated by Cromwell that the methods
employed by Admiral Walker and Gen
eral Davis only served to anger the peo'
pie of Panama. The extent to which
those commissioners. who are slated for
req oval, have offended is not divulged,
but it is charged that some of them
have secrtely conveyed information OF
great value regarding prosective con-
tracts to favored irms.'
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-28
VISIT PANAMA
Secretary Taft Will Show
Fear of America Undue.
NO IDEA OF CREATING COLONY
President Desires Republic to know
Aims OF This Nation - Party
will Go in November.

Washington, Oct. 21.-The president
has instructed Secretary OF War Taft to
proceed at an early date to Panama to
confer with the president of that re-
public with view to compromising
the differences that have arisen between
the two countries.
Senor Obaldi: minister of Panama to
the United States, held a conference
with the secretary of state and secrtary
OF war. and the secretary of war in
vited the ministe, to accompany him
on his trip to Panama. 1t is impos-
sible to say exactly when the secretary
OF war can leave for Panama, but
probably on November IA.
1t is his purpose to 60 to Panama on
the army transport Sumner from New
York. Secretary Taft is authorized by
the president to take with him who
ever he pleases in connection with the
work at hand, and while the personnel
of the party has not yet been arranged
it is thought it will be a large one.
Representing Panama will be Minister
Obaldia. Admiral John G. Walker
will 60 as representative of the canal
commission. Judge Charles Magoon.
the law officer of the commission and
the bureau of insular affairs, and who
hoc of -.
orders and regulations for the canal
strip, also will be of the party. The
members of the senate and house COM
mittees dealing with the isthmian
affairs will be invited. AS the entire
trip, it is expected, can be made inside
of month and little legislation is
expected within the first two weeks of
the approaching sessiohkof congress, it
is believed the committeeman Will find
time to make the trip. One reason
why Secretary Taft desires the commit
tees attendance is because he feels as
they must legislate for the next ten
years concerning the canal strip they
will be better qualified for this i'm
portant work by a personal knowledge
of conditions on the isthmus.
There were ruuDlors to the effect that
secretary Taft's trip was caused by
friction between the three controlling
elements on the isthmus, the Panama
government. the American minister and
the canal commission. but Secretary
Taft explicitly denies this.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-28
Cheap Double Hog Pen.

cheap Double hog rem
The pen here described Is not an ex-
pensive one to construct, yet 1t an
swers the purpose Of pen costing
several times as much built on other
plans. This pen may be Of logs with
poles for the floor or to be built OF
sawed lumber, as one desires. While
the pen may be Of any dimensions de-
sired, a length Of sixteen or eighteen
feet will be the most economical. The
plan here described provides for a
pen twenty-four feet long and eight
feet wide, thus giving one, when dl-
vided, two pens. each eight by twelve
feet Or, it may be arranged. as
shown in the cut, into three compart-
ments for each pen. One a room with
board floors for a feeding room.
One with earth floor for general
living room and one with board floor
to be used as q sleeping room. At the
end of the feeding room the troughs
are made which may be partitioned off
or not as one thinks best. The plan
OF arrangement with the general liv-
ing room in the middle, between the
feeding room and the sleeping room,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-28
Seattle Is ParaIyzed.

Seattle, Oct. 24.-Seattle shipping
circles and supply houses are paralyzed
at the announcement from Washington,
D. c., to the effect that all army depots
in the Western third of the United
States, except at San Francisco, are to
be closed. This means that what little
share of the Alaska and Philippine Is
land business of the government which
this city has enjoyed Tor the past two
wears is to be taken away and given to
San Francisco merchants. -
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-28
Supplies From BaX City.

San Francisco, Oct. 22.-Quarter-
master Major Devol has received in
structjons from Washington that here
after San Francisco will be the point
from which all western posts will
receive their supplies. According to
the orders sent out by the department,
all depots in the western third of the
United States are to be abolished and
the 5000 troops now located in West
ern United States, Alaska and tie
Philippines are to be cared for by one
station in this city. Supplies will be
kept sufficient to last a year.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-28
Little Faith in Red Cross.

St. Petersburg, Oct. 24-The admin.
istration of the Russian Red Cross &C.
ciety in the Far East has become the
subject of severe criticism. Little con-
fdence is expressed in the management
of the society, and it is charged that
some of the money given the organiza-
ton for the wounded soldiers never
reached it's destination. Many char
liable persons. the dispatch adds, pre-
fer to make their own arrangements,
but even these do not find the task an
easy one.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-28
Poultry Pickiuus.

Mix the corn well with skim milk.
Old plaster furnishes good lime ma
terial.
When a chick frequently picks itself
1t is lousy.
Late hatched pullets will rarely lay
until spring.
Hardness is the first Of all qualities
to seek in a breed.
In raising broilers for market earli-
ness is quite an item.
Food should be varied sufficiently to
keep the chicks with good appetite.
Poultry will bring in the quickest
returns Of anything usually raised On
a farm.
The larger the number of fowls
kept the smaller the expense proper.
tionately.
Geese require less grain and less
expensive buildings than any other
variety Of poultry.
The incubator will hatch as many
fertile eggs as the hen at much less
cost Of labor and trouble.
A variety of food will not cost any
more than one article all the time, but
it pays a good deal better.
If too many hens are allowed to run
with one cock there Is always a risk
of some of the eggs proving unfertile.
Feeding broken oil cake to fowls
twice a week will often promote lay
ing when other foods fail to give good
results.
The production of feathers in either
young or old fowls will be materially
assisted by a liberal supply Of bone
and she'll
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-28
Violent Storm in Florida.

Miami, Fla, Oct. 21.-A violent
storm broke over this place Sunday
about nightfall. Telegraph wires were
blown down and the railroad tracks
were obstructed and not until today
was communication restored. The
storm attained minimum velocity of
rs miles an hour. The chief damage
here on land was done by rain. IL
the surrounding country the fruit and
vegetable crops were damaged to con-
siderable extent The schooner Mel
rose, with a crew of eight and four ras-
sengers, was wrecked.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-28
British TROOPS Snowbound.

Pari Jong, Oct. 22.-The headquar-
ters of the British Thibetan force, con-
sisting of two companies of mounted
infantry, is snowbound at Pari, a
fortress near Boutan, Thibet. The
command marched through Pari Jong
Pass in the midst of a binding snow
storm, during which it went into
camp. Two men died during the
night The snow is drifting and the
road has been obliterated, which may
compel the force to remain.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-28
OFFICERS ARE SHOT.
Desperate Battle With Men SuS.
peCfed of Hold Up.


st. Louis, Oct. "a Two city detect
ives are dead and another is not ex-
pected to live during the night, while
one train robber suspect is at the
morgue and two others are in the hos.
pital, one probably fatally wounded
and the other badly beaten up, as the
result of desperate battle between
five officers and three men whom they
tried to arrest.
The fight occurred in the front room
of a house on Pine street, and the men
whom the detectives sought to arrest
are suspected of being implicated in a
train robbery at Cen ralia, Ill, a few
weeks ago.
The house had been under police sur
veillance for several days, but today
was the first time that any of the sus
poets was seen to enter or leave.
A few minutes before the fighting oc-
CURED Vaughn left the house and
started to walk down Pine street. The
detectives closed in on him, and after
he had gone some distance from the
b ouse he was arrested.
Accompanied by their prisoner, the
detectives returned and entered the
house. sha, McClusky and Dwyer
were leading, Boyle and James were
behind with the prisoner. Hardly had
the detectives entered the room in
which Rose and Elair were seated than
they were met with a volley of shots
from a heavy caliber gun. Shea sank
to the floor and Dwyer followed almost
imuad 10 talv
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-28
Flavor and Color of Eggs.

FLAVOR ana SOlOT OF EGRSs
The effect of different feeding stuffs
on the color Of the egg yolks and on
the flavor of the eggs, was also studied,
not less than eight different kinds of
grains being fed. as we'll as scrap
beef. In many cases 'favoring mat
ters such as celery oil, sassafras oil,
etc, were also mixed with the food.
Green food was given in the form Of
mangolds and sugar beet, which the
fowls readily ate. Quite contrary to
expectations. the flavor Of the eggs
was not nohceably affected by any of
the rations or f1avoring materials en-
ployed. The different rations, how
ever, very clearly affected the color Of
the yolks. When the ration consisted
of wheat, oats, or white corn, either
fed alone or in combination with each
other, the yolks were SO light colored
that the eggs would be quite insult
able for any high class or fancy trade.
On the other hand. the feeding Of yel-
low corn gave the yolks that rich vel
low color so much desired for the best
markets.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-28
japanese Retreat Cut Off.

Mukden, Oct. 20.-It is reported
that the Russian army is advancing
Rain is hindering everything. The
rivers are bankfull and the fords are
impossible. There are no bridges.
Supplies of all sorts a,e delayed.
News has just been received that the
Japanese left flank has been driven
back with heavy loss and it's retreat
cut off. A Russian regiment is now
being hurried to the g. enc in the hope
of completing the rout. There was
fighting today on both sides of the great
Mandarin road.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-28
LOST $4,000 nEN.
japanese Have Suffered Terribly
at Port Arthur.


Chicago, Oct. pa special to the
Daily News from Chefoo says:
According to a camp-follower, who
has been for some time with the Japan
ese army now besieging Port Arthur.
and who is at present in Chefoo, hav-
ing arrived from Dalny, the number of
Japanese killed before the forts has
reached 0,O0O. He says the mikado's
men recklessly attacked the strongest
positions, making bold rushes in mass
es, the soldiers being stripped OF their
&C :outren ents and clothing. The re-
suit was that the Russian machine guns
moved them down.
He also asserts there is some talk
among the officers and men that leads
to the belief that the japanese mean to
try to carry the inner forts and citadel
this month.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-28
To Avenae Murder of Missionary.

Washington, Oct. 21.-John Tyler,
American vice consul general at Tehe-
ran, Persia, has cabled the state de-
partment that the shah has telegaphed
the Town prince of Tabriz to arrest i'm.
mediately the murderers of DR.. Labori,
the American missionary who was
killed many months ago by fanatical
Persians. Some of the men already
have been apprehended, and the tele-
gram is understood to mean that the
others are to be brought to justice.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-28
Red Cross to Give Assistance.

Berlin, Oct. Pas a result of the
visit here of delegate of the Russian
Red Cross Central committee, the Ger
man Red Cross society has decided to
send further assistance to the seat of
war, and will erect a German hospital
at. 1rkutks. siberia, and will provide i,
with military ambulance trains. Ne
gotiations are in progress regarding a
similar offer to Japan.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-28

In either end of the pole and it is tied
at one end to the ring in the halter.
and ut the other end to the strap or
rope about her body. The strap from
the back to the tail prevents any slip
ping of the middle strap and the ap-
pliance is absolutely secure. making
1t impossible for the COW to reach her
udder with her mouth. The illustration
clearly shows the idea.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-28
Transfer of Alaska Commemorafed

st. Louis, Oct. 20.-In commemora-
tion OF the 37th anniversary of the
transfer of the territory of Alaska to
the United States. Alaska day at the
worlds fair was observed today. One
of the features of the ceremony was
the unveiling in the Alaska pavilion OF
bust of William Henry Seward, Sec
retary of state, when the purchase was
made. The presentation speech was
made by Francis Lemoine Loring, OF
New York city, to which Governor
John 6. Brady, of Alaska, responded.
Addresses were made by several.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-28
NEWS
MdlCOnfenfS Threaten Trouble
at Panama.
NAY LEAD TO A REVOLUTION
American Authorities Send Marines
to Learn Purpose of Movement
Washington not Informed.

Colon, Colombia, Oct. 24.-News
reached here this evening that about
200 armed men, who are thought to be
malcontent Panamans, rather than CO.
lon hian soldiers, have been seen in the
neiahborhood of Culebrs, threatening
hostilities against the Panama govern
ment.
AS soon as the American authorities
OF the canal zone became cognizant OF
this force, marines Were sent out to
ascertain their purpose. 1t is rumored
that skirmish occurred inland, in
which several were killed, but there is
no confirmation Of this report.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-28
To Kill Cabbage Worms.

Mr.. Brammer, of South Dakota,
says: When you see signs of worms
put on your wash boiler with a pail
of soft water in it. Shave a half bar
OF soap into the water in the boiler
and add three tablespoonfuls of kero-
sene. Let it boil thoroughly TIL al the
soap is fully dissolved and the oil
fully incorporated into the mixture,
and then fill the boiler with soft
water. Fill your sprinkler and sprinkle
the cabbage and perhaps you will not
have to go over them again.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-28
To Send Medicine.

Rome, Oct. 24.-At the request of
the Russian Red Cross society, nurses
aad a supply of medicine, bandages and
fruits viii. be sent to Manchuria by the
Red Cross society of Italy.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-28
Harris Is Appointed Inspector.

Washington, Oct. 21. - President
Roosevelt today appointed Ira Harris
es supervising inspector of the steam
aoat inspection service of the Second
district of New York. in place of Rob-
Dirt s. Rodie, removed.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-28
Potato Crop of the Year,

Reports from all of the main potato
producing sections indicate, in the
aggregate, fair crop. In some sec
tons the blight has been very severe,
but, generally speaking. the crop will
be fairly satisfactory. Bearing in mind
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-28

enables the hogs to have considerable
exercise. and with such a room with
an earth floor they will not be likely
to soil the beds Of the sleeping room.
In the illustration 90 indicate the
troughs, B the feeding floor. G the
earth floor and D the sleeping room.
The complete pen is shown at the
bottom of the cut-IndianapOn
News
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-28
Ducks Are Profitable.

A California lady says: I believe
there is greater profit and quicker re-
turns from ducks than any other fowl.
The others are all good, but ducks
take the lead. I set twelve eggs and
got ten ducks, and they grew very
rapidly. 1 gave them bread and milk,
ground wheat and bran made rather
wet. 1 always put in a pan of water,
as I notice they cannot swallow well
without water. l filed a little pond
with several buckets Of water and the
ducks swan there every day and
caught flies. They grew very fast
feed them night and morning with
barley and wheat placed in a dish Of
water. 1t is best not to let the small
ducks have any more water than
enough to put their bills in. I hear
people say it is impossible to raise
geese and ducks without a pond of
water, but have done so several diff
ferent years.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-28
Navy Department Not Advised.

Washington, Oct. "a. - Assistant
Secretary Darling tonight said that, SO
far as he was aware, no advioes had
been eeeived at the navy department
o. the reported skirmish between
United States marines and Panamans
on the isthmus. If any dispatches
have been received, the assistant secre-
tary added, they in all probability
would be sent to the department, and
would not be delivered to the officials
until morning. At this time the navy
has about $50 marines on the isthmus,
sufficient force, in the opinion of the
administration, to cope with any diff
Guilty which il likely TO develop.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-28
Coal Nine to Close.

Pittsburg Pa, Oct. 2o.-The direct
ore of the Allegheny Coal company
have decided to suspend operations in
definitely at their Ha,wick mines next
Saturday. This will almost depoplate a
village of 1000 people.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-28
Withdrawn From Entry.

Butte, Oct. 2O.-A. Miner special
from Great Falls says: The local land
Office today received instruction to
withdraw from all forms of entry 276.-
4SO acres Of land in connection with
the Milk river irrigation project. Part
of the tract withdrawn lies northwest
of Havre, extending irregularly from
the line of the Great Northern to the
international boundary, comprising
part of the chain of lakes, reservoir
sites and lands along Milk river.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-10-28
Using the Surplus Apples.

While sun-dried apples bring only
21a to 31a cents per pound, evaporated
apples command six cents. When a
fair profit is assured, as it must be by
the general introduction of improved
evaporators and modern methods for
utilizing the lower grades Of fruit, we
may look for great increase in OF
charding, and as result, greater pros
perity for the mountain region, where
our best apples are grown. The ex-
perience of practical apple growers in
the Northern States seems to show
that on a commercial scale no evap-
orator will pay which turns out in a
days run Of ten hours less than three
hundred pounds of dried fruit. In
practice it is customary to keep evap-
orator going night and day during the
sea SON