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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-03-25
cANAL-zoNH LEGISLATION.
Any That Ii Enacted. Now viii Be oi
Preliminary Nature.

Washington, March 17.-Whatever
legislation may be enacted at the pres
ent session relating to the Panama
canal will be largely preliminary in
character. The president has discussed
the matter with members of congress
and with such members of the isthmi-
an canal comm: ssion as are in the city,
but it is understood that no definite de-
cision yet has been reached as to what
are the precise needs of legislation on
the subject.
General Davis called attention to the
provisions for executive regulations con-
tanned in the bill providing for the con-
struction OF the canal and suggested
that they were ample to cover all needs
in the direction of governing the canal
zone.
Suggesting the machinery for the
government of the zone, he mentioned
the appointment of q governor or per-
feet chosen from the commission. In
addition there should be q secretary of
state, an attorney general, treasurer,
sanitarian, superintendent of schools,
justices of the peace, police judge and
three judges of courts of the first in
stance.
The work of sanitation would cost
$500, 900 the first year and the polio
ing of the zone ould necessitate the
expenditure of $500, 900 a year. Aut-
onomy TO, the people of the zone Cen
eral Davis believed to be thing for
distant consideration. The nature of
the work would attract the rougher or
criminal classes. The total cost of ad-
ministering the government after pre-
liminary expenditures had been met
would amount to $1,000, 900, accord
ing to the belief of General Davis.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-03-25
Only Settlers Can main.

Washington, March Ex-senator An.
keny and Representative Jones today
received letters from General Counsel
Bum, of the Northern Pacific railway,
stating that his company intends to
deal literally with bona fide settlers on
the lands within the "overlap" limits,
which passed to the railroad company
under the recent decision of the su.
preme court. Settlers who. settled
upon these lands in good faith. prior tc
July l, 1898, and have made their
homes thereon, will be permitted, un.
der the act of 1898, to retain title.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-03-25
Cuba Authorized to Make Loan,

Havana, March 21.-It is said here
that Speyer & Co., of New York, re-
Gently interrogated the United States
government as to whether the Cuban
loan of $S5 900, 900 for the payment OF
the revolutionary war veterans was
satisfactory to it and in accordance
with the terms of the Paltt amend
ment. The reply received, it is said,
was to the effect that Cuba was entirely
authorized to close the business in &C
cordance with the contract.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-03-25
Statehood Bill Completed.

Washington, March 1.-THE state
hood problem today was taken up by
the subcommottee of the house commit
tee on territories, recently appointed to
draft statehood bills for Arizona and
New Mexico and Oklahoma and the In
dian Territory. The bill making a
state of the first two named was practi-
cally completed. Th difficulty of ad-
justing the taxation 'and other ques-
tions with regard to the admission of
Oklahoma and the Indian Territory as
a state are the next to be taken
uD.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-03-25
Do Not Believe Report.

Paris, March little ST Petersburg
correspondent of the Echo de Paris says
that rumors to the effect that the
Vladivostok and Port Arthur squad
rons have been united are received with
increduilty by the general staff. The
correspondent believes the rumors are
probably due to Vice Admiral Maka-
roff's frequent sorties. He says Gener-
al Zilinsky is now Viceroy Alexieff' g
chief of staff and is acting under his
orders
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-03-25
GOOD SUM TO FAIR.
House commftte VIII Favor 500, 900
Appropriation.

| APPfOPElablOns
| Washington, March 19.-The house
subcommittee on industrial arts anG
expositions today favorably reported 9
substitute for the Lewis and Clark ex
position bill, recently passed by the
senate, carrying a total appropriation
of $3.50, 600. The substitute bill con.
templates the expenditure of $3.50, ,0OC
for government exhibit, $75, 200 fol
the eretcion of government building,
$175 900 for the erection of buildings
for the Alaska, Philippine, Hawaiian,
Oriental and Oceanic exhibits, and
$3.50, 900 for an Alaska exhibit, in ad-
dition to amounts heretofore appropri-
ated for the Alaska exhibit at st.
Louis.
At its next meeting, the full COM
mittee will consider the substitute bill,
and may possibly add an appropriation
for forestry building.
In addition to making provision for
the various buildings and the govern
ment and Alaska exhibits. the substi-
tute bill provides for free admission of
foreign articles imported for exhibit
purposes, and creates a government
board to collect, install and care for
the government exhibit, as was done
at St. Louis and authorizes, in connec-
tion with the government exhibit, a
fish commission exhibit and a life saw
ing station.
The subcommittee will further re-
port in favor of authorizing the COIN
age of $780, 900 souvenir gold dollars,
which are to be coined at such times
and in such quantities as the expo
sition authorities may desire. These
coins are to be sold to the exposition
corporation at part and may, by them
be sold at premium of 81 each, thus
enabling the exposition to increase it's
earnings.
While the subcommittee made no
recommendation as to Sunday closing
of the exposition. it is expected that
the full committee will amend the SEN
ate bill by striking out tho Platt Sun
day closing amendment, and leave the
matter entirely in the control of the
state.
Chairman Tawney, speaking of the
subcommittee report, says that an ap-
preparation of $3.50, 900 for Portland is
equivalent to an appropriation of $780,
900 or $500, 600 at any other expo
sition, as Portland will enjoy the ad-
vantage of having many of its exhibits
already collected, requiring only tram
shipment from st. Louis. He says
Portland will have better government
exhibit than Buffalo had for $500, 900.
and should also have as fine if not finer
exhibit from Alaska, the Philippines
and the Orient than will be made at
st. Louis this year.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-03-25
Wants to Use Chinese Read,

Pekin, March 19.-Russian commits
ariat officers have applied to the Chi
nese railway officials at Hsin Min Tun
for permission to use their line for the
transportation of troops and stores.
The officials have replied that the
matter presents many difficulties, and
that they must refer the application to
the authorities at Pekin. Some ques-
tions were also asked regarding the
possibility of purchasing fodder and
other supplies.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-03-25
Russian dunboat Now Dismantled.

Shanghai, March 1S.-The disarma-
ment of the Russian gunboat Mandjul
has now been completed, and all of the
essential parts of the guns are in the
possession of the Chinese port authori-
ties. The officers and crew of the Mand-
jur have taken passage on a French
steamer for Russia, after having first
pledged themselves to take no part in
the war unless first exchanged.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-03-25
Colombia May Yet Fight.

Paris, March 1.-THE Paris edition
of the New York Herald publishes a
letter from DR.. Jorge Holguin, ex-min-
ister of foreign affairs in Colombia,
and now financial agent of the Colombo
an government, denying that Colombian
has withdrawn its suit against the Pan
anna canal company, or has recalled the
troops sent against the republic of Pan
anna.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-03-25
No Hone for Mrs.. Miles.

Washington, March 19.-Mrs. Miles,
wife of Lieutenant General Nelson A.
Miles, retired, is lying ill at her home
in3this city. Her condition has been
exceedingly critical and although some
improvement is noted today, no hope
is held out for her recovery.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-03-25

Der is scarce and
lumber is high. In
stead Of long tele-
phone poles a sub
stitute can be
made by two pieces
of 14inch crib
boards, one on
either side Of a
fence post, letting
the board come
down about three
feet on the post. A
piece of 2x4 one
f0ot 1on0 can hA
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-03-25
President Signs Supply Bill.

Washington, March 2l.-The presi-
dent today signed the legislative, exec
utive and judicial appropriation bill.
This is the second of the big supply
bills to become q law.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-03-25
The Buying of Seeds.

their catalogues to the public, and as
the farmer looks them through he will
be astonished at the variation in prices,
In some cases. Naturally economical
he will feel that he ought not to pay
a dollar for seeds that are quoted by
another scotsman at 70 cents or less,
SO he buys OF the cheaper seeds and
wonders why his crop is so small and
his soil so full Of weeds.
Recent tests of. seeds by an agricul-
tural expert revealed the fact that q
certain grass seed offered at Is per
cent below the market price contained
so much foul seed that when cleaned
and the true seed measured the price
paid for that seed was actually one
third more than the highest price asked
for pure seed. It must not be under
stood that the assertion is made that
all seeds quoted at less than the regu-
lar price are inferior, for one may be in
a position to sell some one variety Of
seeds cheaper than his competitors,
but 1t is always cheaper to be on the
right side and buy the best seeds Of
reliable seedsmen. The crop will more
than make good the difference in the
price Of the seeds.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-03-25
down. Any blacksmith can make the
irons for these stackers.
Trottinx the Herse Down Hill.

Trottinx the Horse Down Hill.
Many drivers think the horse should
trot downhill because the load does not
pull back on him, and apparently can
not understand the philosophy that
would do otherwise, says Prairie
Farmer. To trot when there is a
heavy load pulling back on the traces
is exhaustive to the horses muscular
energy. Trotting downhill, especially
with load in addition to it's weight
pushing down upon him, is far worse.
The former, If not carried to excess,
will be readily regained by the aid of
little rest and nourishment, but the
latter jars and jams the shoulders,
weakens the tendons and springs the
knees, and may even bring on paralysis
Of the nerves and muscles. The horse
left to it's own inclination will slacken
its pace when once it comes to a de-
cided down grade and will 60 carefully
down the hill, unless it has been
trained to a different habit under the
spur of the whip. If it is necessary,
for some reason, to drive fast down
hill, put on the brake to, at least, pre-
vent the wagon pushing the horse; if
it can be made to draw a little on the
traces it will help materially to lessen
the injurious effects.
Winter Feeding of Lambs.
Whatever may be the ration given
the lambs this winter, it must not be
forgotten that exercise Is necessary to
their well-being. Don't turn them out
into the cold to shift for themselves,
but provide a place on the warm side
Of the barn, protected from wind and
containing a shed where they may 60
when they will and where they may
be thoroughly protected from bad
weather.
While they are in the exercising
yard provide them with some roughage
to pick over to keep them busy and
contented, and also see that they have
an opportunity. to drink several times
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-03-25

nailed between the boards about four
feet above the top of the post, and at
the top Of the post a piece of 2x4 two
feet long. 1t will be seen at a glance
the saving and yet it will answer the
purDoSe
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-03-25
Home Made Hay Stacker.

HO"0s MOQ0 nay StaCker.
Charles w. Jones, of Marion Coun-
ty, Iowa, sends the Homestead a
sketch and description for a device
of a swinging hay stacker. The pole
is made to turn in an iron band shown
in the illustration, which is not solid,
but held together by two bolts. The
iron in the band should be one-half
inch thick and two inches wide. The
pulley that is fastened to the sled can
be put at any convenient point as need
ed, according to where the stacking is
done. The runners of the sled should
be staked down by four good stakes
very much as horse power is staked
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-03-25


Mango is caused by an itch mite
which inhabits the horse, ass, mule or
steer, and may migrate to man, where
1t may thrive as well. An old bulletin
OF the Minnesota Experiment Station
says that, though very small. it can be
readily detected moving along the
scurf Of an infected skin. II strong
magnifying lens is used. It forms
small galleries beneath the scurf skin.
In which it hides and multiplies. II
the hide of an infested horse Is warmed
0y the sun or in a warm stable. the
mite becomes very active. and is found
quite readily by those trained in such
work. Like all burrowing itch mites,
they cannot exist for long time II re-
moved from their burrow and exposed
to the dry air; in moist places they can
exist, however, for many days, even
for many weeks. Horses invaded by
such parasites show their presence by
being restless, which is caused by their
1ncessant itching about the head, name.
tail and back. Numerous open sores
ana scabs make the presence Of the
itch mite very certain and plain. As
a remedy, remove the scabs by the use
OF soapsuds and brush, and apply a
tea made Of boiling one and one-half
ounces Of tobacco in one quart Of wa
ter. This application should be re-
peated after fifteen days to kill the
new brood that may have hatched in
the interval. Cleanliness in the stable
Is another important factor, and II a
case Of this disease has been found in
a stable. all blankets and rubbers
should be whitewashed with quicklime
containing one-fourth pound Of chic
ride Of lime to one gallon of water.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-03-25
Gao~t0f.- r.

Scantling Telephone Pole.
D. W. Predmore, Of Nebraska, de-
scribes scantling telephone pole that
may interest some readers where TIM
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-03-25
Use of mutton I. Growing.

Mutton as human food is gaining
rapidly in popularity. Good authori-
ties predict that the time Is rapidly
approaching when as many sheep and
lambs will be slaughtered in this coun-
try as there are hogs and cIttle
slaughtered now. History shows that
in old countries mutton is the poor
mans meat, because it can be raised
at less cost than any other, and also
that it is the best and most wholesome.
Wool brings good price, mutton is in
demand, and the farm needs rertilizing.
Then why not every farmer grow
sheep, and those who feel SO inclined
operate a sheep ranch? 1t is a paying
business.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-03-25
Working Butter.

In working butter never slide the
paddle over the surface, as such treat
ment Injuries the grain. The best meth
cd is to remove the milk by using
gentle downward pressure. Excessive
washing is also injurious to the grain
and general appearance Of the article.
Stop churning when the butter fat
globules begin to adhere to each other.
draw off the milk and wash in two wa
ters at about 35 degrees, stirring slow
ly and no longer than is absolutely
necessary to accomplish the purpose.
says the American Agriculturist cor
respondent
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-03-25
The Popcorn Belt.

There is more popcorn shipped from
the town Of Odebolt, Iowa, than from
any other station in the world. In 1892
the shipments amounted to IA cars.
and the crop of 1903 is estimated at
25O cars. At the ruling prices, which
range from 80 cents to 81 per hundred
pounds, the value of the popcorn crop
will reach nearly $4,000. An average
yield of popcorn is about ton and a
half to the acre, SO that in average
years the crop from an acre will bring
from $25 to $50, delivered at the rail-
road station. The fodder is of good
value for winter feeding.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-03-25
Silk as a Farm Crop.

It is asserted on the part of the De-
partment of Agriculture that a South
ern farmers family can earn more in
eight weeks by silk culture than It
could in a year by raising a crop of
cotton. The one crop, moreover, does
not exclude the other. Mulberry trees,
the leaves Of which form the food Of
silkworms, can be grown along the
fences of cotton fields and in odd cor
ners of the farm. No great outlay is
REQUIRED for stock or plant. In fact,
silk growing can be prosecuted as a
by-industry, like poultry raising by
women and children.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-03-25

not permit of this outdoor exercise.
then some place should be provided un-
der cover where the lambs will have
a chance to stretch their legs. Try the
plan and you will find that it pays
well.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-03-25
Heavier Horses.

The farmer to-day requires heavier
horses than he has been using to do
his farm work profitably. The two fur
row plow, the wide harrow and other
implements require power. One man
with a good three-horse team and mod
ern implements will do as much work
and do it better than two men can
with four light horses.-Robert Ness,
Quebec.
Yukon Valley news., 1904-09-28
DOCTORS ADVICE OF TWO
 FOLD WOR7H.

One of the interesting features of the hop-picking season in Wash ington State this year is a move ment of many of the so-called "best families" to the hop6elds. We'll known society men and women. in considerable numbers, at the advice of their phy sicians are working in the fields for tue benefit of their bodily health.
 Aside from the physical benefits these people may derive from their experience, it is possible that many a weak moral constitution may be strengthened and many false so- cisl idea removed. Unwittingly, perhaps. physicians in doctoriug their patients bodies have found potent remedy for ailing souls.
 Having experienced the moral delights that always accompany useful labor performed for labor's own sake. le, these patients take their spiritual and bodily ills to the fields a, an earlier date next year; and al the end of the season if their sympa,hies are no, hroadened. their love for the deity strengthened and their pleasure and usefulness en. hanced. then heredity has played them a trick th t k beyond nature $ rowsr Co unslo.
Yukon Valley news., 1904-09-28
Sergt. Cha Writes Back.

Private Charles Cavanaugh, of the Rampant signal station, has re- ceived letter from Sergeant A. w. Cha, formerly in charge of the sta tion at this place. At the time of writing Sergeant Cha was at Van couver barracks, Wash, but ex- pected to be transferred 10 Fort Logan, Col.
 Billy Nelly Nelson and Mir. and Mrs. Cooper went out on the same boat with us, writes the sergeant. "The three sergeants were fur uished hrst-class transportation across. and we had the best. The signal officer said he was going to send eight men to rebuild the 'Ka' line. recommended that you be put in charge" !"
 If Sergeant Cha re-eulis,s he will ask to be sen, back to Alaska.
Yukon Valley news., 1904-09-28

AMONG other things said to be recommended by Gov. Brady in his annual report is citizenship for Alaska Indians. The governor should be commended for this, at least. Granted the privileges of citizenship, Indians would not be without an incentive to fit them selves for its responsibilities, as they are under present conditions; and whites, to some extent, would es- cape the corrupting influences that always accompany contact with a people inferior under the law.
Yukon Valley news., 1904-09-28
CRITICISM.

Criticism often proves valuable corrective. Knowing this, this pa per invites readers to make free use of its columns to discuss any matter W atsoever that is of interest to the public. Only one condition is inn posed-all discussion must be in a spirit of fairness and within the bounds of decency.
 In the way of verbal criticism this week one man scored some points that are too good to be lost. He said that the prospector here has never received the considera- tion he deserves. Men working for wages or on good lays are fre- quently mentioned in the papers, soon become acquainted and are re- ceived into good fellowship and accorded all the favors they desire. Not so the prospector. His com ings and goings attract no notice and when his grub is exhausted his credit is never good for more. The man who delivered this com ment was competent critic, for he persevered in prospecting, under great disadvantages, for several years. He is now owner of mining property that makes him independ- ent.
 Another critic, whose comments are appreciated if not coincided in, IS of opinion that the Yukon Valley News, in its zeal, is in danger of over booming the district. The point will not be argued now, but to the best of its ability the paper will continue to reflect the actual conditions as they exist.
Yukon Valley news., 1904-09-28

Gov. BRADY has returned to Alaska from the worlds fair at St. Louis. Sitka advices say his re- turn has set the Alaskan political pot a-boiling with rene we'd energy. He will not admit nor deny his re- appointment as governor. In view of the fact that his term of office ran out early last June, Alaskans are looking to see something doing. Those opposed to the governors reappointment are arranging all sorts of states. The latest one has Marshal Shoup for governor and Deputy Marshal Grant of Wrangel for marshal. Shoup has been mar shal for years and was reaprointed in June for four years more. He has many friends in his district and has influence in Washington through his brother, ex-Senator Shoup of Idaho Grant has been deputy marshal at wrangel ever since Shoup was made marshal. He Is connected with the famous Grant family and Is said to be a cousin of Fred b. Grant He gained some notoriesy as the man who sprung the trap at the hangiug of Homer Bird. the hrst murderer to pay the death penalty tn the First district
Yukon Valley news., 1904-09-28
BON MA KING
 GOES TO JAIL

Dawson. Sept. s.-Dick Lowe. once owner of the richest piece of ground in the north. the Lowe traction" on Eldotado. was thrown into iail today on a capias order.
 Dick was leaving for Fairbanks. One of his creditors learned of his intention ,o qui, the EIonslikc and had him eapiased.
Yukon Valley news., 1904-09-28

CAPT. RICHARD RODIGER, man. ager of the Dawson News, with a party of friends called on the Yu- kon Valley News last Wednesday evening. Tl,e captain was ell route to Fairbanks. and our agricultural editor regrets exceedingly that he was absent when the big daily's manager called.
Yukon Valley news., 1904-09-28
Work at Fort Gibbon.

The work is being rushed a, For, Cihbon. Shiugling and painting ts iu progress and if k expected the outside work will be completed in lsw days.
 Considerable inside work win remain e. he done afser snow flies.
Yukon Valley news., 1904-09-28
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2S, 1904.

lT's pity Fairbanks is such an out of the-way camp. The News of that place, bearing dates of Sept. 5, 10, and 17, only arrived at Rampant on Sept. "A.