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The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-09-24
FOR MOUNTAIN WATER
Corvallis Business Men Behind Move
ment for it-Proposed Bond Issue.

ment Tor 1t-PrOpeSed Bond Issue.
The business men of Corvallis
are back of the movement for
Mountain water. They put them
selves On record Thursday evening
when at meeting Of the Citizens
League they appointed committee
of their number to take up and
push the mountain water question,
and to act in an advisory capacity
with the city council in securing
such change of the city charter as
will permit the issue of bonds for,
mountain water purposes. The
committee is, E.R.Bryson, S. L.
Kline. F. E. Wilson, and DR.. Har-
per.
The committee was appointed
after an ext. nded consideration of
the suhjectof mountaiu wat r. An
expression of universal indor, ement
of any r. reasonable plan for securing
it, was manifest. Mr.. Woodcock
thought it w.uld perhaps be neces-
sary for the city to advance say,
$40, 900, $4,000, or possibly $40.
900 towards the scheme in order to
secure a favorable bid. He was ap-
parentiy not in favor of municipal
ownership. Senator Avery was an
earnest advocate of a mountain, wa
ter system, and spoke several times
in.advocacy of the League taking
action in support of the plan. He
said the city council would be glad
to be supported by the businessmen
in an undertaking Of the sort, es-
p7cially when such support. was
voiced by action of the League. He
favored, if that line should become
necessary, an issue of bonds by the
city to sssist in raising capital for
construction purposes. The mat
ter of the present bid for system
was mentioned, and the assertion
made that barring certain provis-
ions, it was not wholly out Of the
question. and that there were SUBJ
stantial interests back oft. Sena-
tor Avery also asserted that it was
expected that one, and possibly two
other mountain water bids would
be made to the council in the near
future.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-09-24
NO CHANCES TAKEN.

That the play "Sidetracked"
has been played at Cordrays thea
tire every night of this week, and
the Portland papers have given it
extravagantly praise, are facts that
protect Corvallis theatre eoers in
purchasing their tickets for Tues
day evenings entertainment from
sny chances. This company con-
tains eleven people that have accom-
panied Mr.. Walters from Chicago
and the play will be given in Cor
wallis with the same people and
all the scenery that is now being
used in Portland. Mondays Ore
gonian said of the attraction, in
part:
1.-TWO large and demonstrative
audiences greeted the opening per-
formances of "Sidetracked'' at
Cordray's theatre yesterday after
noon and evening, and the stand
ing room only sign being out in
the evening, Cordray audiences
are always demonstrative, but the
vigorous Kissing which greeted the
mimic villainy of Rod D. Way.
The honors of yesterday were
borne easily by Jules Walters,
but comic lines do not make a
comedian out of a wooden Indian,
and so Mr.. Walters supplies the fun
himself. His every appearance
was the signal for laughter and the
applause he received was well de-
served.
"Sidetracked' is described on
the programme and the Autographs
as a comedy. but it is also melo-
drama. Into two of the four acts
specialities are introduced which
consists of comic songs by julie:
Walters, classic songs by Louise
Llewellyn and Adelaide Walters
! Reserved seats so cents. On sale
Monday morning at Graham 8
Wortham's.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-09-24
TALKED LOCAL OPTION.
Citizens League did-Subiect to be
Argued at Future Meeting.

Local option and its bearing on
Corvallis finances occupied the at
tention of the Citizens League at 3
meeting Thursday evening. The
topic was discussed at some length
and it is to be the chief subject for
consideration at the regular meet.
ing of the League, to be held the
first Tuesday in October, TIE
question of whether or not the
League shall take a stand against
local option, as matter of econ
omic policy, may be submitted to a
vote of the members. This at least
was the proposition suggested by
more than one member in the dis
cussion Thursday evening.
It was by accident that the
League drifted into a discussion of
local option. The Indebtedness of
the city, the revenues and the ex-
penditures. and the question of
whether or not bonds should be is
sued for water works and for re-
funding the present Indebtedness,
were under discussion. when a
member suggested that provision
would have to be made for a higher
city tax levy, in case at the coming
election. the town should go dry.
Within a short time thereafter, To-
cal option had control of the meet
ing to the entire neglected. all other
topics. Several members made
speeches on the subject, and there
was a mild argument on the point
of whether or not question like
local option was proper subject
for the League to act upon. If
there were local optionists present,
they, were silent. for every speech
made expressed doubt as to the ad-
visibility of adopting the measure,
though most of the speakers ex-
pressed the view that it was very
likely to carry in Benton county.
Because the attendance at the meet
ing was limited, 1t was agreed to
defer consideration and = possible
action until a future meeting, when
there should be a free fight in fai,
field with all sides represented.
| AS is we'll known, big suit i:
pending in which Portland liquor
dealers are seeking to overthrow
the local option amendment, adopt
&c at the June election. The at:
tack on the measure is on constitu
tiona1 grounds. and Is so made tha
it involves, among other importan
questions, the validity of the init
iative and referendum.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-09-24
Lost.

Fresh and fat Yaquina Bay oys-
tiers for the first time at Zierolf's
next. Saturday, Order now.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-09-24

I'm answer to a telephone mes
sage, Mrs. II. S. Pernot went to
Portland Thursnay to be at the
bedside of her mother. Mrs Mary
Avery, who is seriously i'll.
Prof. Knisely of the college left
Wednesday for the East. He is to
attend the National Association of
Colleges at Des Moines, and will
spend a shorttane inresearch work
at Cornell University. He is to
be absent a month.
Armed with his OAC diploma.
which he received in the class of
30, and with credentials from the
Offices in Portland and Philadelphia
where he had done architectural
drawing, Leslie Murray recently
made application to the University
Of Pennsylvania for admittance a.
a student. and was admitted. He
IS now taking the Junior year work
n that we'll known institution, a
fact which speaks volumes for OAC
graduates.
The gathering of the prune
crop is in progress. On the east
side of the Willamette, most of the
fruit has been picked, but on the
Corvallis side the beginning is later.
A yield of Ico or 200 bushels in
ordinary orchard is the usual out
put this season. None Of the
driers on this side of the river are
running. most of the fruit will be
hauled across thu river where the
Stone and Millhollen driers are in
operation.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-09-24
School Clerks, Attention,

The semi-annual apportionment
of school funds occurs on the first,
Monday in October. All district
clerks must file in the Office of
county school superintendent their
institute certificates of attendance,
held by the teacher employed for
the ensuing term on or before this
date. Unless the said certificate is
filed as indicated the district will
lose the IS credited to each teach
er. Remember to file said certificate
or certificates Immediately.
Dated this 24th day of Sept, 1o'4.
Geo. Dsnmap,
County School Supt.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-09-24
Notice to Taxpayers

Notice is hereby given to all con-
cerned that taxes will become de-
inqusnt on the first Monday in
October and that all property on
which such taxes are not paid at
that date will be liable to be ad-
vertised and sold. Also pen
atty of 10 per cent and II per cent
interest for six months will be
charged against all taxes not paid
on or before that date. The ad-
dition of penalty and interest is re-
quired by law, and shall have nc
other alternative than to collect it
in case of delinquepcies.
M P. Burnett,
Sheriff of Benton county.
Corvallis, Ore, Sept 19, 1904.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-09-24
II. S. PERNOT,
Physician & Surgeon

Office over postofice. Residence Cor.
Filth and IeEal ssl streets. Hours 10 to
Il z. m, ] to4 =. m. Orders may be
eft at Graham & Wortharn's drug store.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-09-24
Gasoline Wood Saw.

Those desiring wood sawed can
secure services by leaving word at
j. K. Berry's. We save you wood
by using our own fuel Our charg-
es are no higher than others.
w E Boldly.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-09-24

so little and big Toys suits at IS
and so cents on the dollar. A $40
suit for S.. These are last sea-
sons goods but the styles are el-.
most the same as this years styl S.
At Kiine's,
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-09-24
Auction Sale.

VIM Eunson will sell at auction
his stock and Implements near the
Independent school house on Tues
day the 27th day Of Sept; sale COM
mencing at 10 NJ.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-09-24
Hunters Attention.!

You are hereby warned not to
hunt on the J w Writsman farm.
Don't ask permission.
E. A. Blake.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-09-24
Order Now

Fresh Ysquina bay oysters to
arrive today at Zierolf's,
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-09-24
For Sale.

Firstclass shakes. Enquire o
Tozier & Ingle harness store.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-09-24

Misses Eva and Evea Apple
gate arrived Thursday after a sea-
son of hop picking in the Burton
yard at Independence.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-09-24
LOCAL LORE.

fAdver tisements in this column charged for
at' the rate offs cents per line.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-11
TO OPEN NEW FRENCH HOSPITAL
Ambassador Jusserand and Mayor Mcclellan
to Conduct Ceremonies Tomorrow.

The French Benevolent Society will open the
French Hospital tomorrow NJ Jus
serand the French Ambassador. and Mayor
Mcclellan will conduct the exercises. which are
scheduled to take place at o'clock. The hospital
2 to p. m. These cards be obtained from the
Office of the society. No, 450 TO 45s West Thirty
fourth-st., where the hospital s. In the evening
dinner given by the French colony for the Am
hassador will take place at Sherrys The hospital
will be ready for patients November Ii. 1t is
the third of its name the first having been
opened in 1881 at No. 131 West Fourteenth-st., and
the second in 1883 Nos 800 and S22 West Thirty
fourth-st., from where patients will be transferred
the
The French Benevolent Society. in its different
services door assistance. dIspensary, eto-
and in its hospital is absolutely non-sectarian. 1t
receives no subsidy State or the city but
relies purely for the support OF its charities
public gifts. Most of the patients treated
free Of charge, last years record showing % 76s
free days out OF total Of 2S54.
society, which had only about 100000. made
appeal and the French government heading the
list OF subscriptions with 10000 francs 100000
quickly raised Since that subscription a legacy
French government. have brought the total amount
to s225.000 The hospital has cost 100000. thus
leaving a mortgage of $4,000, which the board of
administration feels able to carry. with the ZEN
erosity New Workers have always shown TO them
they EXPECT diminish II in time.
The board OF administration publicly expresses
70 its many known and unknown bene1actors its
deep gratitude for the generous support 1t has
pecialiy all French and French descendants. and
without means
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-11
TRAMP THROUGH JUNGLE.
Three Engineers Walk 800 Miles
Tell of I'll Treatment.

Edward Cotton. locomotive engineer Of San
Francisco and a member of the International
Brotherhood of Engineers, returned from Guate-
mala few days ago on the steamer Mexico,
from Havana, after tramping three hundred
miles or more through the jungles Of Guatemala
and San Salvador with three companions.
Cotton. with four other locomotive engineers.
went to Guatemala a year ago last October
Under contract TO work for the Guatemala Cen
trail Railroad which is controlled by the South
ern Pacific, at $50 a month. American gold
When the engineers arrived in the country the
rate of exchange was 4 to l. but 1t quickly went
up to 20 TO !, because of the recent revolution.
Before the rate of exchange had gone up the
mems wages were more than sufficient. but the
rise brought their wages down TO one-ffth that
promised them The company refused TO con-
slider the difference in exchange, and the Ameri-
can engineers struck. For their refusal to work
they were sentenced to forty-nVe days IN the
penttentary in Guatemala City. They were
placed incommunicado, their friends being pro-
hibted from bringing them food. The men
served out their sentence with insufficient food
and clothing. and sleeping on the stone floors
OF their cells.
When they were released and wished to leave
the country. the President. Manuel Estrada Ca
brera, refused a passport enabling them to leave
the country. They walked from Guatemala
City TO San Jose. There one Is allowed by
the government to board outgoing steamer
without a passport. Not being able to get home
TO San Francisco the men determined to tramp
to the most easily reached Atlantic port, Aca-
1atuIpa, San Salvador. They walked the entire
distance. 295 miles through dense jungles, over
mountains swimming fording rivers, or Civ
ing their clothes to Indians to pay them for
padding them across the larger rivers.
When they finally reached Aca1atulpa the men
were destitute and most Of their clothes had been
exchanged for food. There they were befrtended
bv Mr Swan the American vice-consul who got
TRANSPORTATION for them TO Port Limon. From
there they worked their way to half a dozen
Caribbean ports, and finally reached Havana,
where the American consul got passage on the
Mexico for them On arrival they reported TO
the brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers here.
which is TO take action in the case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-11
PARDONS FOR LESE MAJESTY.
Emperor William to Bestow Them When
ever Circumstances Will Warrant.

Berlin Nov. lot is announced that En-
peror William has decided to hereafter use the
pardoning power literally In cases Of lese maj
esty Qnsult to his majesty. This is a radical
departure from the previous practice. 1t had
heretofore been practically unknown for the
Emperor to pardon a person convicted of this
offence. It is said that his majesty intends
to pardon almost without exception when the
offender is shown to belong to the uneducated
classes or to be Incapable of weighing the con-
sequences Of a hasty word. Also, offences COM
mitted during drunkenness or while In an ex-
cited condition, rendering deliberat.on irnpossi-
ble will constitute the basis for pardon The
Emperor las directed the Ministry Of Justice
10 deal literally with all persons convicted Of
an insult to his majesty who petition for par
don and show penitence. It is expected that the
new practice will greatly reduce the number
who will serve out sentences for this offence.
since the impression is general that many
slight offenders have been convicted every
year through overofloious State Attorneys and
judges.
The new naval attache of the United States
Embassy Lieutenant Commander William L.
Howard, was presented to Emperor William to-
day. His majesty alluded to the telegram he had
sent congratulating President Roosevelt on his
election, and asked few general questions re-
garding the American navy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-11
NEW-YORK,S POSTMASTER.
John ". Bishop Mentioned, but No
Decision Reached.
rFRoM THE TRIBUNE pUREAu.1

Washington. Nov. 10.-A successor to Cornelius
Van Colt postmaster OF New-York will be ap-
pointed as soon applicant ia brought forward
whose qualifications for that important place meas
ure up TO the requirements of the President. That
the wishes Of the business and professional inter
ests OF New-YoTk will carry great weight and such
recommendations as they may make regarding the
postmastership before the selection is made will
receive due consideration assured.
The name of John NJ. Bishop, Deputy Surveyor
of the Port OF New-York. has been prominently
mentioned for the place, but so fa- can be
ascertained the political leaders in NewYork have
not yet united in support of any particular candi
date and until they do Mr.. Bishops appoint
ment or that of any other applicant is entirely
problematicaL Mr.. Bishop was for twenty years
connected with the postal service and Is regarded
here a practical reforner, for the that
one of his first official acts after assuming the
duties of his present post to dismiss from the
service several men whose acts had not been in
accordance with what he considered a strict COM
pliance with the requirements Of the Office. He If
reported to have said recently that, although not
he possessed the experience necessary to accom-
plish many reforms needed in the New-York Post
office, and If selected he would bend his energies
toward the improvement of the mail service of the
city.
Another place which must be filed is that
of the postmaster of Washington. 1t is held
by John A Merritt of Lockport N. Y although
his term of office expired last January. Mr.. Mer,
by Senator Plat. 1t is also generally known that
Merritt and would have liked to see him reappoint-
citizens Of the capital administered, with. great
credit 10 himself and the administration. Coming
from the Presidents own State, they hold that his
reappointment would be a graceful compliment to
dorsed the policy Of President Roosevelt and gave
him such hattering plurality over his opponent
At the. request OF Senator Plat and Postmaster
General Payne the question of the reappointnent
of Mr.. Merritt postponed until after election
and no Immediate action was to be taken in the
reached, however. the vacancy in the New
York postoff1ce was created by Mr.. Van Cots
DEATH and it is believed here that final decision
regarding these two important places will be
reached in the near future With an abundance
of excellent material from which to choose II Is
certain that the Presidents selections Will meet
the approval Of the people most directly Interested
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-11
STOESSEL SEEKS TRUCE.
Thought at st. Petersburg ItMust
BE to Bury Dead.

Toxic. Nov. 10.-It is reported that General
stoesseI. commanding at Port Arthur, has asked
the japanese for arInistice, the purpose of
which IS not stated. A confirmation of the re-
port is unobtainable. It is hoped>aere that Gem
eral Stoessel viii capitulate before the city
proper is taken. The Japanese soldiers ata
angry and inflamed on account of the alleged
abuse OF their wounded by the Russians. They
believe they VIII be murdered If captured. I'm
der these conditions it VIII possibly be difficult
10 avoid massacre when the troops meet in
the final combat.
St. Petersburg. Nov. 10-The War ONCE has
no late advices from Port Arthur. and nothing
Is known here Of the report that General Stoes-
gel has asked for an armistice but, II so. IL is
considered that II must have been TO bury the
dead and not IN view of q capitalization The
suggestion made by way of Toxic that the Rus
SLAMS are nRltreatng the wounded is deeply
resented IN military circles here, where 1t is
considered that the idea may be put out as an
excuse for the likelihood of repetition Of a
massacre such as followed the taking OF Port
Arthur during the Chinese-Japanese War.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-11
TO GET FIFTY PER CENT OF SAVINGS
Good News for Stockholders of New-York
Building Loan Banking Company.

The news received yesterday with delight
by the twelve thousand stockholders of the New
York Building Loan Banking Company Of No.
Ill Fifth-ave.. that they would receive-about 30
defunct concern This Will amount in the sggre-
gate TO about N.5ooO0o
An Official of the company said that Paul
Worms. the president; Mark G, Eustace. first
vice-president; Henry A Taylor. second vice
president; Winsow z. Burnley secretary and
Paul o. wfedeman. the treasurer. had given up
their entire possessions for the benefit OF the
creditors
When tho New-York Building Loan Banking
Company collapsed the report OF William l. XII
burn. the State Bank Examiner. revealed chaos
In the management OF the oompany's affairs. II
was shown that extravagant sums had been ad-
vanced on properties already mortgaged to their
run value that the persons who had BORROWED
money these properties had been peImitIed 70
leave the interest unpaid to upward or eeSvVo and
that the company had neglected 10 pay taxes
amounting 10000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-11
DISAGREE WITH M'QUAID
Other Bishops, 1t Is SAID, Approve
another for C0adjutOr.

All tre srffragan bishops of the metropolitan dis
+r4ot met yesterday at the house OF Archbishop
Farlev to consider whom to recommend for ap-
nointn7ent by the Pope Coadjuror Bishop OF
Rochester No decision announced after the
rneeting and It was said that there would be no
announcement but that the names selected would
be forwarded to Rome
For some wears the question Of assistant for
the venerable Bishop McQuaid has been discussed
throughout the metropolitan district The Bishop Is
over eighty and still manages the diocese with
vigor He has long been especially interested IN
building up the parochal school system He was
long unwilling surrender any part of the work
His suggestion was that he be permitted 10 selecs
an auxiliary bishop for the Rochester diocese ana
n is understood that some months ago ne Tor
vVar1ad 10 Rome the name of the priest selected
His request denied in pursuance OF the recent
policy adopted by the Vatican to appoint no more
auxiliary bishops.
The irremovable rectors and the diocesan con-
suffers have already presented their choice for
ad1utor the Very Rev. Thomas F. Hickey, vicar
general OF the Rochester Diocese and rector or ST.
his throne Their other selection is understood to
be the Rev. Dr. Z. J. Hanna professor OF doguatlc
theology in the Seminary of st. Bernard winch Is
the training school for priests for the Rochester
Diocese. The latter is well known TO Rome, where
he student 1t is understood that third
name has been under consideration.
It asserted last night that the choice OF
other bishops All who attended the conference
guarded in their remarks on this subject now
ever. II is believed that the question wsS nnaIiy
settled yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-11
ALEXIEFF AT ST. PETERSBURG.
The Viceroy in the Far East Returns to
Capital

St Petersburg. Nov. 10-Admiral Alexief.
Vfceroy in the Far East arrived in st. Peters,
burg this evening. In anticipation of his ar
rival the Nevsky Prospect crowded with
sightseers. but access to the railway platform
was restricted to officials and newspaper CORE
spondents.
When a man of short. stout figure and bronzed
visage emerged from of the cars of the
special train which had brought him from
Moukden he was Immediately surrounded by
old comrades. Amid cheers and handshaking,
the Viceroy stepped into the imperial carriage
and drove off to the Winter Palace, where
apartments had been prepared for him in the
wing formerly occupied by Alexander III, but.
as Emperor Nicholas was not in st. Petersburg.
Alexieff did not stop the palace, going instead
to the Hotel Europe. where he will remain for
the present.