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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-25

Lighting the Barn Safely.
One cannot be too careful using
lights of any kind in barns, but there
is little danger if a lantern is used and
some way provided so that it may be
securely hung beyond the reach of
danger. The illustration shows a SIM
pie way of doing this. If there are
several places In the barn where light
is likely to be needed stretch strand
Of smooth fence wire SO that it will
hang taut over these places first slid
ing on another strip of wire with a
ring and with snap at the other end.
When the lantern is to be put in place
simply: snap over the bale Of the Ian
tern as shown in the illustration.
II the lantern is to be placed where
there is little chance Of any one rum
ming against it, a long hoop may be
made of one end of the wire, instead
Of the snap, and the bale Of the Ian
tern slipped over it. By making the
hook long and pinching the upper end
so that there will be just room enough
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-25
NATIONAL SESSIONS OPEN.
Thirty-Eighth Annual Opened Win
Sixth-Dearee Ceremony. Z 49,


Portland, Nov. 17.-Nationa1 Master
Aaron Jones opened the 38th annual
convention of the National Grange at
A1mory hall yesterday morning at IL
o'clook k assisted by the other officers of
the national body. The ceremony was
conducted in the sixth degree, prefaced
by declaration by the national master
announcing it's aims and purposes. A
special choir furnished the. opening
songs, those among the audience who
were singers assisting IN the chorus.
The opening session was necessarily
brief, owing to the lack Of complete
preparations. The only business tran
sacted was the appointment of the COM
mittee. on credentials, upon which the
convention. took recess to meet again
at 1:3O P. M. :.
Promptly at 1 80 P M. the masters 8
gavel fell and the afternoon session be-
gan with song by the choir. followed
by the report of the committee on Gre
dentials. .. .
During short space of time, while
the committee on credentials was max
ing its report, upon the Invitation of
the master, the assemblage listend to
short addresses by Hon. William Hill
leary, Hon. Augustus High and Hon.
Jacob Voorhees,. :. 49,.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-25
TWELVE LIVES LOST IN FIRE.
Early forming Blaze in New York
Tenement District.

New York, Nov. %. - At least IL
lives we're lost in fire in Brooklyn
tenement house early today, and the
firemen are searching for other bodies.
1t is believed the death list will equal
Is. Twelve persons were injured,
none, it is believed, fatally.
Shortly after 2 o'clock this morning
flames were found in the cellar of No.
1876 Troutman street, three story
frame tenement house, and by the time
the firemen arrived the stairways and
air-shafts were ablaze and the halls
filled with smoke. Three other alarms
were turned in. and soon large detach-
ment of fremen was at work fighting
the fire. .. -
Despite the efforts of the firemen the
flames spread to the adjoining tene-
ments, 1872, 1874, 1873 and 100. The
occupants of these, houses were early
notified of their danger and it is be-
lieved that all escaped.
The firemen found the dead bodies OF
nine persons shortly after their arrival
ct the scene and another, was added to
the number within few minutes.
Further search was rewarded by the
finding of the bodies of a man and a
woman In bedroom on the top floor
of No. 1856. They were severely
burned, but death. as in the cases of
the other victims, had been due to
suffocatiou. !. -, =
The first floor OF the building, where
the fire originated, was occupied by
Antonio Clam balvos, who conducted a
grocery store, his living apartments
being in the rear. The flames were
first found, according to those who
turned in the first alarm, in the cellar
immediately under this store, and they
communicated with lightning rapidity
to the upper floors of the house, The
cause of the fire is unknown.
The money loss is inconsiderable.
The occupants of the houses were la
borers
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-25
FOURARE DEAD
Explosion of Gas in Chicago
Wrecks Buildings.
HOUSES SHAKEN BLOCKS AWAY
OverpreSSure In Tanks Caused the
Accidenf-wrecked Plant at
Once Takes fire.

Chicago, Nov.21.-Four persons were
killed and score injured today by a
eeries of gas explosions that destroyed
the plant of the Pyle Electric Head
light company. The shocks of the ex-
plosion were SO severe that all the
buildings near the demolished plant
were damaged, and windows were shat
tered for blocks. while. persons were
thrown from their feet. Over pressure
is believed to have caused the accident.
The Pyle company supplies illumi-
nation for railroad coaches. This illu-
minant is forced into small retorts,
which, when attached under the floor
of car, will supply it with light for
months. In order to make this posi-
BILE the retorts are subjected to an ex-
tremely high pressure. 1t was such a
tank that caused the first explosion.
While workmen and wreckage filled
the air, other retorts exploded in such
rapid succession that it was almost i'm
possible to distinguish the separate de-
donations. There we're nine such ex-
plosions in all, and these left the plant
in flames. The fire kept the depart
ment busy for several hours. The total
loss to property is $75, 900.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-25
NEW LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION.
Reorganization of Present National
Z Body is Under Consideration.


Denver, Nov. ia special commit
tee has been appointed to draw up a
plan of reorganization for the National
Livestock association. President Hag-
enbarth has named Fred P. johnson,
OF this city; W. A. Harris, ex-senator
from Kansas; Y. Murdo Mckenzie, of
Texas, and Alvin II. Sanders, Of the
Breeders Gazette, of Chicago, to act
with him as committee to frame a
new constitution and bylaws for the
new organization. This committee will
report to "a committee to be named by
th e convention when it meets here Jan
uary of next year. The committee
chosen by the convention. will consist
of three members from each branch Of
the livestock industry, and they will
use the bylaws and constitution made
by the special committee as basis for
their full report to the convention of a
plan of reorganization. ..5.
While Mr.. Hagenbarth is in Chicago
be expects to secure the meeting of the
National Livestock commission meet:
ing for Denver for the same dSte as the
thee other Livestock associations will
NEE there. This brings here 500 COM
mission men from all parts of the coun-
try. Several other branches -of the
livestock industry will be represented
also.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-25
Nav Succeed HeCker.

Washington, Nov. 22-Whi.e no an
nouncement has yet been made regard
ing the presidents action in the selec-
tion of man to succeed Colonel Frank
J. HeckeI on the isthmian canal COM
mission, it is known he is considering
seriously the appointment of Senator
Francis NJ. Cockrell, of Missouri, to
the vacancy. 1t is intimated that Sem
ator Cockrell himse!y practically will
have the determination sof the matter.
ii his health will permit him to under
take the arduous work it is reasona blv
certain he can have the appointment.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-25
is 5000 STRONG.
Great Throng in Attendance at Ma
fiOnal Grange.

IOstoi " oHSNs
Portland, Nov. 19.-Yesterday's at
tendance at the National Grange con-
vention went up to nearly 5000. To-
day bids fail to bring the largest num-
bers, owing 10 the fact that the three
final degrees will be conferred this
afternoon at the Empire theater. The
sessions are growing more enthusiastic
and much business is being transacted
at every session.
There was no evening session last
night, the various committees needing
the time for their reports. The Arm
'ory hall was thrown open after 5 o'clock
to the general public, and the visitors
held imp, omptu receptions among
themselves. Many speeches were made
and songs were sung, the occasion being
one of the most enjoyable of the in
formal gatherings SO far during the
week.
Yesterdays business began with the
annual address of 6. W. F. Gannt, of
New Jersey, assistant steward of the
National Grange. Others addressing
the meeting were: B. G. Patterson, of
Connecticut, and the state managers
from New York, Washing ton, Missouri,
Delaware, Colorado and Vermont, who
made reports upon the condition of
their respective charges.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-25
The Perennial Plants,

=, More and more people who love flow
ers are getting into the way of grow
ing the old-fashioned flowers such as
the sweet william, hollyhock, Iarkspur
and others familiar to most people who
have reached middle life. This class
of plants are among the easiest to
grow. and are particularly. useful on
the farm grounds where it is not al
ways easiest to care for tender plants
over winter. The one complaint about
hardy perennials is that they are not
so profuse in blooming the second sea-
son of Towering. With many of the
classes this may be remedied by plant
ing the seeds as soon as they ripen, in
the late summer, in the places where
you want the plants to grow and
bloom 's
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-25
Canal Commissioner ReSidnS,

Washington, Nov. 81. - Frank J.
Hecker has resigned as a member of
the Panama canal commission. In his
letter of resignation sent to President
Roosevelt, Mr.. Hecker said the climate
of the canal zone is unfavorable to his
health, and he felt constrained to re-
sign. The president accepted the re-
signation, and in reply to to Mr..
Hecker"s letter, paid the retiring COM
missioner tribute, and expressed re-
greet that his health would not permit
him to serve any longer. MI. Hecker
is from Michigan.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-25
BLOW up SHIP
Russians Sink Their Own Yes
sci at .ChefOO.
THREE DULL EXPLOSIONS HEARD
japanese Vessels Seen Off Coast
and Commander Feared Capture
Carried Important Message

Cheefoo, Nov. 18.- Fearing capture
| by the Japanese, whose boats were of
the port, the Russians today blew uI
the torpedo boat destroyer Rastoropny
which escaped from Port Arthur under
cover of a severe storm and entered this
harbor last night.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press learns authoritatively that the
Raetoropny had sealed orders provid-
ing that unless there came highly
favorable opportunity to; escapeS the
vessel should be blown up. Sufficient
powder for the purpose was .secreted
before the destroyer left Port Arthur.
Small charges of ordinary powder
placed in each OF the five water tight
compartments were exploded. .-...
Customs Officer Koenig was on board
the destroyer, and the Russians expert
enced considerable difficulty in getting
him off without arousing his suspicion.
The destroyer's cutter, manned by two
men; was lying near, and the official
was persuaded to take a lide around the
Rastoropny in order that hes might see
the injuries she was alleged to have re-
ceived.
No sooner had the customs officer
stepped into the cutter than petty
officer drew his watch and urged the
rowers to make all speed away. When
the destroyer had gone down the official
was taken on shore. +..::.: 81.
The Russians, with the, exception of
one man, left the destroyer during the
afternoon. This last man lit slow
fuses and blew. up the vessel. There
were three'd dull explosions which were
scarcely audible 100 yards away from
the place where they occurred. Almost
simultaneously the Rastoropny. sank to
the bottom. + A single spar marks her
grave.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-25
-. a. u .
REMOVED BY PRESIDENT.
Roosevelt Takes Initial Step. Toward
Purging Alaska Service.

Washington, Nov. 18. = Convinced
that the Alaska judiciary is more or
less undermined with. rottenness. and
that all the courts are resting under a
cloud of suspicion because of innumer-
able charges preferred against the vari-
GUS judges and their subordinates,
President Roosevelt today took the ini-
tial step toward purging the service of
undesi1ableS elements by summarily
removing Frank Fl. Richards, OF. Alas
ka, marshal of Nome district, and re.
questing the resignation of Melville G.
Brown, Of Wyoming, judge of the Ju-
neau district.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-25
More Russian Ships Sail.

Iibau, Russia, Nov. 19.-The second
division of the Russian second Pacific
squadron sailed today. 1t consists of
the cruisers Oleg and Izumrud, the
auxiliary cruisers Kuban, Terek and
Orel, the cruisers Rion and Dneiper,
formerly the St. Petersburg and Smo-
lensk, and the torpedo boat destroyers
Liany, Reziti, Gromki, Gozny and
Prozorlivy. The division is expected to
overtake Rear Admiral Voelkesam's 8
division by way of the suez canal.
The two divisions will thus be united
before reaching Japanese waters.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-25
EXPLOSION CAUSES FIRE.
Missouri Building at ST. Louis Fair
Totally DESTROYED.

Worlds Fair Grounds, st. Louis,
Nov. 22.-The Missouri state building
was destroyed by fire tonight, resulting
from the explosion of a hot water
heater in the basement. Instantly the
flames shot up through the rotunda
and the north wing and eupola were a
soiid mass of flames within ten min
utes after the explosion The less can
not be estimated accurately. owing to
the temporary nature of the construction
material, which has no salvage value.
The principal loss is in the contents of
the building. The building cost $145,-
600, and in the building were $75, ,0oO
worth of furnishings, the most valuable
of which were portraits of ex-Missouri
governors and supreme judges. These
cannot be replaced. g.. ~ :.
The fire was the most spectacular
that has occurred in St. Louis in years.
Thousands OF persons hurried from
all poltions of the grounds, attracted
by the sheet Of flames that spurted
from the cupolas, making a far greater
brilliancy than the illumination of all
the buildings. A wind was. blowing
from the south, and the flames shot
down the northern side of the cupola
and met sheet of flames which envel-
oped the northern wing Instantly the
building was afame from Top to bot
tom in the northern half. :. Sparks
were carried over the United States
government building as far northwest
as the Liberal Arts palace. Bucket
brigades were hurried to the roofs of
these buildings, preventing ignition.
After the flames were under control
and had been sufficiently extinguished
to admit the fremen entering the
building the south wall fell without
warning and buried Lloyd Randolph,
driver of city engine No: %, and Frank
O'Conuor, of city truck No. 9. Several
others only escaped by narrow mar
gin. Captain Edward O'Neil1, of
World s fair truck No. 4 was seriously
hurt, George Carenbach was killed and
Jerry Fagin, of the same company, was
probably fatally injured.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-25
Describes Situation as Critical.

Washington, Nov. 21.-Consul Gene
raj Fowler today cabled the state de-
partment from Chefoo that the situa
tion at Port Arthur is extremely criti-
cal, the outer forts having fallen into
the possession of the Japanese. He
also states that three japanese torpedo
boat destroyers a,e lying outside of
Chefoo harbor. and that the Russian
crew of the, torpedo boat destroyer
blown up are transferring their arms
and supplies to Chinese cuiser.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-25
CITIES IN RACE.
Four Are After fhe Next Nafionai
GRANGE Convention.

s Portland, Nov. l8. - Increasing at
tendance marked the second days ses-
sion of the National Grange convention
Despite the heavy rain, a great
crowd of Changers is coming in from
all parts of the Northwest, and the
attendance will continue to Increase
during the remainder of the week The
climax will probably be reached tomor-
row afternoon when the final degrees os
the order are to be conferred,
Speculation is already rife as to
where the next convention of the Ma
tional Grange will be held. Several
cities are after the honor. Among
them are Washington D. c.; Hartford,
Conn.,; Trenton, N. j., and Milwaukee
Wis Governor Pardee of California,
has sent an urgent invitation. for the
National grange to meet somewhere in
his STATE. next year, but it is hardly
probable that his invitation will find
favor with the delegates, as the cost of
coming to- the Pacific coast is about
$6 ,00@ more than it. would be for the
grange. to be held in an eastern city,.
The place for holding the next session
will not be decided upon until some
time next week. Yesterdays session
was principally devoted to addresses
by National officers and reports from
state masteIs.' The. list of standing
committeesfand order of business have
been printed. in pamphlet form for con-
venience Of the delegates; the hall has
been partially rearranged aud fires are
kept. burning all night long, so that
the hall is more comfo1 table than it
was ON Wednesday.
Fruit was distributed yesterday to all
the visitors, and there is now a.cheer-
full, air pervading among all present, as
they, are becoming better acquainted.
The most important address yesterday
was that Of the worthy overseer, T. C:
Atkinson, of West Virginia, second
officer of the order.
The board of regents of the Oregon
Agricultural college invited the dele
gates to.visit, the college at Corvallis
during the meeting. The invitation
was accepted and special train will
take them next there Tuesday.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-25
Fertilizers Tested.

Bulletin No. 253 of the New York
Agricultural Experiment Station (Gen-
eva) gives the results of analyses Of
commercial fertilizers for the spring
1904. There were collected 1853 sam
pies representing 81 different brands.
While eighty-one of these brands fell
short of their guarantees in nitrogen.
twenty-nine brands in available phos-
phoric acid and seventy-ive brands in
potash, a general average of all shows
that the guarantee was exceeded in
these ingredients. Farmers who are
purchasing commercial fertilizers
should send for this bulletin in order
to ascertain the standing Of the goods
they are using. .ra.t. .,-..r.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-25
Poultry Pickings.

Exercise is cheaper than medicine.
The dust heap is absolutely neces-
sary for fowls. .5 .it .r..,t- sa
The brood still under the, mothers
care should be literally fed.
In feeding ground bone to young
fowls, be sure to have it fresh.
Feather pulling is vice that comes
from confinement and idleness.
Allow no filth of any kind to accu-
mulate within reach of the fowls.
Thoroughness in detail in poultry
raising is the great secret Of success
Young chickens may be fed almost
anything that is clean and wholesome
Common fowls do not possess the
characteristic qualities of thorough
breds.
When fowls are permitted to roost
in foul, damp houses it causes droop-
ishness.
Caponizing should be performed
when the cockerels are three or four
months old. ...
After the fowls begin to moult they
should be given a little ground bone
once every day.
Fowls will eat great deal of granu.
lated charcoal. AS preventive OF
disease it is invaluable.
By giving young fowls free range
it will aid materially to develop q
strong. healthy constitution.
Poultry should always have access
to green food when possible, and when
they cannot it should be supplied.
b 1t is easier to keep fowls in a good
condition now than to allow them to
run down and then build up again.
Corn, when fed to the hens by it.
self, has a tendency to fatten rather
than produce the most profitable egg
laying.
Tarred paper is better than almost
any other material for lining the in
si9e Of coops and houses. 1t is also
excellent for driving away lice
The only sure and safe way to keep
large focks, whether young or old, is
to separate them into small lots, each
one to occupy place for itself.
The distinguishing characteristics of
the SyIesbury breed of ducks are their
fecundity and early maturity, com-
bined with their great aptitude to fat
ten. ...... .i.....,,.,, ... y...,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-25

to filter the cider, put it in q clean new
tub and expose it to the dense fumes
Of burning sulphur In box having a
lid, closing the lid for half an hour
and repeating the process two or three
times. The sulphurous acid gas Is alb
sorbed by the cider (Which should be
cold, and prevents fermentation with
out injuring the cider.
Plea for Organization.
There seems to be no good reason
why an Organization among farmers
for mutual benefit should not be as
successful as similar organizations in
other lines. 1t is not intended that
such organization should increase the
cost of farm produce to the consumer.
for this is unnecessary. But there is
certainly room for a plan which will
enable the producer to. market his
crops at price which will give him
fair return for his labor.
The subject is too large to treat ex-
haustively in one item, for there are
many essential things to do to make
such an organization a success. The
AoSA - WI Ill CCAAooS SOAo1uOAdlIOhs
but it must be based on business prin-
ciples, the lack of which has caused
the failure of nearly every attempt at
organization among soil workers. Here
are a few Of the things which must
be done to win success: Every mem
Ser should bear a proportion of the
expense in accordance with the pro-
portion Of his crop to that of other
members. Crops Of unequal quality
should be marketed on their merits.
In other words, the grower Of infe-
rior fruit or any other crop, must not
expect to share equally with the man
whose shipment is of the first grade.
The manager should be selected with
care and then be given proper control.
If these few essentials seem too for
midable, work up to them by combin-
ing with one or two growers whose
crops are Of the same quality as your
own and select a good commission
man and all work together. A year
or two in this line will give you faith
in the larger organization plan.-In-
dianapOlis News,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-25
MetCaIf Nav SteD LIN.

Washington, NV. 19.-It is said to-
night, on high authority, that Secre-
ta1y Hitchcock will retire from the
cabinet on March next. He will re-
hnquish his position without reference
to his possible election as United States
senator from Missouri. 1t is the gen.
xera1 understanding that Victor H /.
Metcalf, at present head Of the depart
ment of commerce and labor, will be
transferred to the interior department
as successor to Mr. Hitchcock. = -
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-25
LiberfV Bell Sent Home

St. Louis, Nov. 1S.-Special farewell
exercises in honor of the Liberty bell,
which had been on exhibition in the
Pennsylvania building at the Won ld's
fair, were held today, at the conclusion
of which the honored relic was started
on it's trip back to Philadelphia An
immense throng attended the exercises,
crowding the space around the bell in
the Iotunda of the Pennsylvania build
ing. The ceremony closed with. pro-
longed cheers. ..=.55,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-25
The VINEGAR Process.

Cider turns to vinegar, first, by the
sugar being converted into alcohol, and
next by taking more oxygen, when it
becomes vinegar The process Is a
chemical one and cannot be prevented,
as long as the least quantity of oxy-
gen lin the air. reaches the cider. Bac-
terial agents, however, have something
to do with the changes that occur.
Salicylic acid is used for keeping vine
gar, but it does harm. Boiling the eli
der also retards changes. A method
used IN Canada with good results is