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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-08
WINS CANAL CASE.
Panama Company Has Perfect Right to
Sell Its Property.

Paris, April 4.-The first civil trib-
unal of the Seine today decided the case
of the Republic of Colombia against
the Panama Canal company in favor of
the defendants. The decision holds
that the complaint of Colombia is not
receivable, and condemns the plaintiffs
to pay the costs of the action. This
decision has the effect of removing the
legal obstacles in the way of the trans
fer of the canal concession from the
company to the United States.
The decision is a long document,
fully reviewing all circumstances of
the commission and reviewing the ar
ticles of the treaty, ETC., principally ar
ticles 20, 21 and % of the treaty of
March 20, 1888, whereby the company
acquired its rights.
'These rights" the decision says,
|'have the manifest purpose of assur-
ing the full exercise of sovereignty over
he canal. It results from what is es-
tablished before this tribunal that Co.
iombia is not in possession of the terri
tory traversed by the canal. By COM
ing before the French court in order to
obtain its rights over the canal, Colon
bia tacitly admits its inability to itself
control the canal. It therefore follows
naturally that it has lost sovereignty
over the territory traversed by the
canal. 1t also appears that this SOW
ereignty is maintained by the new re-
public of Panama, which is in actual
possession of the authority and power
and administration and its policing.
Under such circumstances it only re-
mains for the Panama company to &C
cept the actual situation of authority
and the facts relative to the territory
embraced by the concession. There
fore the action commenced by Colon
bia is not receivable"
Although no formal notice of appeal
was given, it was stated at the close of
the court that Colombia and Bonaparte
Wyse, the original concessionaire,
would appeal. 1t is said that an ap-
peal will not cause delay, since today's
decision is held to confirm the COM
pany's full right to transfer to the
United States.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-08
CREMATED BABIES
fIlLADELPHIA STIRRED UP OVER
CHASTITY REVELATIONS.
Doctors Throw Light on the Operations
of q Woman-Wfth Two Other Al
legged Members of a Firm of Mall
practitioners, She Is Committed to
Jail Untn Grand Jury Meets.

Philadelphia, April "details of
were thrown alive and crying into q
furnace in house located in the heart
of Philadelphia, were brought out un-
der oath at the inquest conducted by
Coroner Dugan today. Official inquiry
was being made into the deaths of two
young women, alleged to have been the
victims of a syndicate of malpractition-
ers whose crimes in this city have
startled the entire country.
The full story of this crematory,
where hundreds of babes are alleged to
have been destroyed, may never be
told. The curtain has, however, been
lifted, and as a result three accused
persons were sent to prison today.
The place where the murders are al
legged to have been committed is the
house of Mrs. Elizabeth Ashmead, 256
South Twelfth street, and Mrs. Ash
mead is accused of being the principal.
The charge was made by DR.. David
Mosier from the witness stand in the
coroner's court during the investiga-
ton of the death of Sarah Hughes and
Mary B. Sloan. DIR. Mosier swore he
had seen Mrs. Ashmead throw living
infants into furnace in the cellar of
her house.
The spectators who crowded the cor
oner's court we're held spellbound dur
ing his recital. The accused woman,
with eyes closed and trembling, Sue
cumbed completely under the accusa-
ton, and fell back swooning into her
daughters arms. The intensity of the
situation was relieved by the coroner,
who promptly submitted the case to
the decision of the jury.
Following the reading of the verdict
Mrs. Ashmead, her son, Rowland Ash
mead, and DR.. Matthew McVicker were
committed to the county prison to
await the action of the grand jury, ac-
cused of being accessories to the deaths
of two young women.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-08
BATTLE ON LAND.
Russians Move on Japanese Fort but are
Driven Back.

Russians Move on Japanese Fort but are
Driven Back.
St. Petersburg, March 31.-General
Kouropatkin, in his first report to the
emperor from the scene of war, an
nounced that offensive land operations
had taken place against the Japanese
upon the sixth anniversary of the oc-
cupation of Port Arthur by the Rus
slams. These operations took the form
of q cavalry attack yesterday by six
companies of Cossacks, led by General
Mishtchenko against four squadrons of
japanese cavalry which the general be-
lieved to be beyond Chong Ju, but
which he found to be in occupation of
that town.
Despite cross fire which General
Mishtchenko cleverly directed against
the enemy, he pays tribute to the
tenacity and bravery of the Japanese,
who only ceased to fire after the COM
bat, which lasted for half an hour.
Before the Russians could follow up
their advantage, three japanese squad
rons galloped toward the town. Two
of them succeeded in entering, while
the third was driven back in disorder,
men and horses falling.
The fire maintained on the town was
80 destructive that the Japanese were
unable to make an effectual return.
Further Japanese reinforoements ar
rived an hour later, and in view of the
superiority of the enemy, General
Mishtchenko determined to retire, do
ing so without embat trassment.
General Mishtchenko's Cossacks have
been endeavoring for some days to come
in contact with the Japanese patrols,
but the latter refused to combat.
The skirmish will have the effect of
encouraging the Russians to retard as
much as possible the advance of the
Japanese army.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-08
BRIBES STOP TRIAL.
Botkin Jurors Approached to Clear the
Alleged Prisoner.

San Francisco, April 2.-The second
trial of Mrs. Cordelia Botkin on the
charge of having caused the death of
Mrs. ]. P. Dunning by means of pois-
oned candy virtually ended in sensa-
tional manner late this afternoon.
Acting upon information that four
jurors had been bribed to favor the
prisoner, Judge Cook ordered the jury
into the custody of the sheriff until to-
morrow morning, when he will for
mally dismiss the jury and begin the
impaneling of new one. It is al
legged that besides four jurors who are
said to have been Influenced, an at
tempt was made to br: be the fifth one.
When the denouement came in court
today, Mrs. Botkin's attorney made a
passionate speech, disclaiming that
Mrs. Botkin or any one connected with
her case was implicated. He also said
that he would not continue with the
present jury. The states attorney
concurred in a motion to discharge the
jury. A brief investigation was held
by Judge Cook after the jury left the
room.
Chief of Police Whitman testified
that one of the jurors had followed him
to his Office after the noon adjournment
yesterday and said that on the previ-
GUS evening a strange man had called
upon him and said:
"We have secured four jurors for the
defense and want fifth; we will give
you $50" The juror told the chief
that he turned down the offer, assert
ing:
81 am no such dirty man. I would
not take $50 or $50, ,000."
Continuing, the chief of police said
that when the Juror left the court room
yesterday afternoon he was shadowed
by detective, who saw him secl etly
meet woman with whom he talked
for several minutes.
Judge Cook declared that the man
had violated his duty in talking with
about the case.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-08
Britain to Restrict Immieratiou.

London, March 31.-The alien immi-
grant bill was introduced in the house
of commons today and passed its first
reading without division. The bill fol-
lows the recommendations of the re-
port of the royal commission on alien
immigration, issued August IL last,
that the immigration of certain classes
of immigrants into the United King
dom be subject to state control. Home
Secretary Douglas, in introducing the
resolution, referred to the increase OF
crime during the admission of a class
of aliens In this country.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-08
College Will Test Law.

Cincinnati, April 1.-There was a
full attendance here today of the "a
trustees of Berea college, Kentucky.
Hon. Guy Mallon submitted legal
opinion on the Day law recently enact
ed by the Kentucky legislature prohib-
iting the co-education of whites and
negroes as is done at Berea, and it was
discussed by President William Goodell
Frost and other prominent educators.
It was decided to enter suit and test
the constitutionality of the law.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-08
To Prevent Black Rot,

AS preventive Of black rot in vine
yards next season the North Carolina
experiment station recommends that
all dead leaves and rotten grapes be
raked up and removed and rotten
grapes clinging to the vines and trel-
Uses picked off.
Loose shredded bark that can be
readily pulled from the vines prun-
ings, dead grass and weeds should be
burned; in fact, anything capable Of
harboring the dustlike spore should be
destroyed or taken away.
While the vines are still in a dor
mant condition, spray with the copper
sulphate solution, thoroughly wetting
the vines and posts, and paying par
ticular attention to punches Of tendrils
or rough surfaces on the posts that
would be likely to retain the spores. 1t
is much easier to keep black rot out of
a vineyard once cleaned than to keep
it down in a vineyard not cleaned.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-08

Pensacola, Fla, April 2.-With the
arrival here today of the gunboat New
port and Castine from Colon, the larg-
est fleet of United States warships ever
assembled in target practice, includes
seven battleships, five cruisers, seven
gunboats, five monitors, two torpedo
boat destroyers, besides number of
tenders, colliers and supply boats.
The fleet includes more than 25 vessels
of various classes. The battleship Ala
bama has established new world p
record for rapidity and accurateness
in firing all classes of guns.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-08
Flood Still Imperils City.

Saginaw, Mich, March 31.-Flood
conditions in this city and vicinity to-
night are not improved. All industrial
plants on the river are shut down, and
5000 men or more are out of work
The financial loss in this country will
probably reach $750,0OO. Between
Saginaw and Bay City the ice on the
Saginaw river is over two feet deep in
places, and dynamite has had little
effect in clearing the channel. Reports
tell of much suffering.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-08
VIII Make Channel for Warships.

Cronstadt, April 2.-The ice-breaker
Ermack is bound here from Revel to
cut channel for the warships which
are awaiting their armor at the St.
Petersburg yards. Lights will be
burned to help the Ermack steer a
straight course through the ice at
night. A correspondent of the Russky
Viedmosti writes from Port Dalny that
the Russian cruiser Boyarin sank two
hours after striking the mine there.
Six of the crew were lost.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-08
Mine In River.

Niu Chwang, April 2.-The Russians
have improvised mines and anchored
cables across the Liao river. This is
expected to prevent the Japanese from
coming up the river past Yinkow. The
Russian officials here ale disappointed
at the news received of the engagement
between the Japanese and Russians in
the vicinity of the Yalu river. Trust
worthy details, however, are still unat-
tainahIe
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-08
Mine Exploded by a Whale,

Valdivostok, April 2.-One of the
mines in Possiet bay has been exploded
by whale. Tho mangled carcass SUBJ
sequently was washed ashore. 1t bore
evidence of the destructive qualities of
the mines laid by the Russians in ex-
pectation of a japanese landing at
Possiet bay.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-08
REQUEST American to Return.

Seoul, April 2.-The military au-
thorities have requested Brigadier Cen
e1al Henry T. Allen. United States
military observer with the japanese
army, to return to Seoul from Ping
Yang until they are able to provide
fitting accommodations.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-08
On Sowing Clover.

Sowing clover is an absorbing ques-
ton with farmers who desire to keep
up the fertility of their land. When
seed is high there is always a disposi-
ton, with some, to defer sowing clover
until another year, and plow up the
fields again. Seed may be cheaper
next year, you know. This manage
ment may have kept these same fields
under the plow for years, making it
more uncertain to secure a catch, and
requiring more acres, every year, to
secure the requisite amount of grain.
It is unwise and foolish to fail to sow
clover because seed is dear.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-08
Some Kansas Wheat Yie1ds.

The banner yield Of wheat in Kansas
is said to be that of Joseph G. Ort, in
Cove county, who thrashed 22S BUSH
els of 62-pound wheat from three acres
of an old corral, and 4,563 bushels (ele-
vator weighD from "a 1OO-acre field.
The seed was Turkey red, one bushel
to the acre. The three-acre piece had
been heavily fertilized for vegetables.
and after these were gone he again fer
tilized and plowed it four inches deep.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-08
Good Mixers Milk Veins.

Good mixers will almost invariably
show a well-devoloped milk vein. This
big vein which carries the blood from
the bag or udder to the heart for puri-
fication should constitute considerable
Of a network on the udder itself and
should then continue well forward on
the belly and disappear in the region
Of the heart.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-08
Paint the Wagons,

Well-painted implements are gener-
ally accepted signs Of thrifty farming.
dollars worth Of raw linseed oil and
color will answer to cover the running
part of a farm wagon. Have plenty of
shed room with closed front and raise
the wheels away from the damp earth
when the wagons are stored for any
great length Of time.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-08
Sheep for Mutton.

Mutton as a human food is gaining
rapidly in reputation. So much i'm
provement has been made tn the meth
DDS of breeding, fattening, slaughter
ing and ripening mutton that great
army of people who were once preju-
diced against it no longer find any
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-08
Large Machine Shops Burned.

Pittsburg, March 31.-The machine
shops of the Pittsburg Valve Foundry
& Construction company wei destroyed
by fire tonight. Loss is probably
S2OO, 900.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-08
How to Market the Butter.

Those who possess the knack Of max
ing butter that has that fragrant
flavor that distinguishes the produce of
many farm dairies, often make the mis-
take Of keeping the butter on hand too
long after it is made before marketing
1t. 1t will be found that however pal
atable it may be, and however good
the flavor it possesses when first made,
1t will have escaped after too long
keeping. Even when transported long
distances it loses its distinctiveness
while in transit. In fact, it seems that
butter which possesses to large de-
gree this much-desired flavor deterio-
rates much quicker than an inferior
kind. As consequence Of this, the
farmers wife who makes q superior
article which has local reputation for
excellence should endeavor to dispose
Of the product to local trade, or at
least sell it so near home that it will
be but a day or two between the churn
and the customer. This can be easily
managed in almost any locality where
there is a market for it by securing
list of private customers and furnish
it to them direct as they need it. This
class Of patrons are much more profit
able year in and year out than the city
hotels or the commission houses or
those customers who buy in the gen.
eral market.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-08
Draft of River and narbor Biz.

Washington, April 4.-The house
committee on rivers and harbors today
completed its draft of an appropriation
bill carrying approximately $4,000, 900
to continue existing contracts for river
and harbor work.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-08
Russian dunboat Is DismantIed.

Shanghai, April 1.-The japanese
consul has visited the Russian gunboat
Mandjur, and verified the report that
she had been dismantled.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-08
Oue-Man Corn Sled.

Make two runners, one 5 feet and
one Z or 8 feet long; use 2x6 stuff; !;
place 2 feet apart and nail boards on
top rs shown in cut. Fasten a scythe
blade on for knife. 1t is better than
the steel plate knives. Knife should
run high on edge and at an angle of
about 45 degrees from the runners.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-08

thing the matter with 1t. Good au.
thorities predict that the time is rapid
ly approaching when as many sheep
and lambs will be slaughtered in this
country as there are hogs and cattle
slaughtered now History shows US
that in old countries mutton is tho
poor mans meat The reason for this
is that it can be raised at less cost
Wedding Out the Cows.
l operate a farm dairy, make but
ter a specially. and wish to say that
In my opinion you cannot too strongly
urge the farmers who keep cows to
keep daily record Of what they are
doing. weighing each mess of milk
and testing often enough to get an
average Of its butter-fat, SO that at
the end of the year they can tell just
what each cow is worth, from a butter
point of view. For more than two
years we have done so. At the end
OF the first year, although we thought
our herd was all good, we found
twelve out Of twenty-five cows that
did not pay. We sold these and re-
placed with others; some Of our own
raising and some by purchase. This
year we find 80 per cent profit over
last year. We have not found tho
daily record hard to keep. Few farm
ers stop to figure. A COW that pro-
duces 200 pounds Of butter per year
from $50 worth Of feed, which sells for
20 cents per pound, leaves only SO
for care and the risk. The COW which
makes 400 pounds of butter from $50
worth of feed leaves $50 for care, risk
and profit, besides a whole lot of sat
isfaction to her owner. You never
know which COW makes this profit for
you except by using the scales and
the test.-F. G. Shepherd, in National
Stockman.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-11
A Chic H0tOFt.

Mr.. Choate's auickness at rspartea 10
we'll Illustrated by the following story:
During = weekend at an English coun-
try house his neiGhbor at breakfast one
morning CHANGED to b . pretty Ameri-
can who had come to misfortune In try
ing to manipulate her egg in the Eng
lish fashion. With face full Of dismay,
she turned to him:
''oh. Mr.. Choate. what shall I dos I've
dropped an egx!'
"cackie. madam. cackle." answered the
Observation-Disclosures Lppincotrs.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-11
A TU Onortsnsa.

During . recent shooting expedition
fofmW Prssadent Grower Cleveland spent
tAs sfuassr part Of the day with the guide
without any Substantial resultA In tho
end b gave up the chase for the time be-
ing and sought the nearest railroad Sta
ton. Before leaving the scene Of his ad-
ventures. 20 the story goes, Mr.. Cleveland
chatted pleasantly with his suide, rood
naturedly bemoaning his hard luck. The
Guids waited for an opportunity, and then
rsanarl.ed gravely:
"Anyway. SIR. tho ducks to-day may
have made fun OF your aim. and there may
b scns Who think you wasted cartridges.
but aSoody can say anything about your
Nbsziity."
Ths tip hs rsosivsd = nid to have COM
pasteeS covered the case
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-11
AN EXPERT DECISION.

Champ Clark tells Of suit in which he
was retained that was tried IN country
Justice shop" in Missouri.
Tho opposing party" says Mr.. Clark.
had sued my client outside tho township
In which he lived, 80 took the statute
with me to have tho case dismissed for
want Of Jurisdiction. The local Justice Of
tho Peace was q shoemaker. His ONCE
was in his shoe shop. and the son of
Cftspin sat on his bench among his leath-
ers and his tools attentiveiy listening to
my reading OF tho law and the motion to
dismiss the case. Upon the termination Of
my little argument. the Justice shoemaker
showed signs of indecison. With an owl
ish air of wisdom he informed me that he
had his doubts as to that statute; further
moro. he intimated that It would be well to
90 slow where these city lawyers were
concerned Finally he threw aside . boot
he had been pegging and announced:
well. sir. I've got TO see Squire John
son about thiA You take the bench.
Squire Morton. till get back
80 OF he went to cst the opinion Of q
veteran local lawyer. the legal authority
Of the town Mr.. Morton. the other legal
masnats he had addressed. gravely took
the bench and held Il till the Justice 70
turned. In fact. he held It longer. for Il
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-11
AFRAID OF THE WET.

Ths crew Of . certain Lfe-savin9 station
on the New England coast has many times
proved itself bravo ana efficient IN TINA Of
need. but Of late its skill and bravery have
been useless, like 20 much treasure locked
in . vault There has been no wreck. Tho
50 has been kind ~ 4 big dog.
Inaction had inevitably bred soft habits
Of life. and the Idle CROW had given the
summer visitors much to Joke about Their
satirical comments were rather migrate
fil. for the practice drills Of the crew
were a part Of the entertainment Of the
seaside resort.
Twice . week the CREW pulled out tbs
brass cannon. shot q rope over a dummy
mast which IL set up on q point Of land.
and then practiced sliding down IN the
brooches buoy. Tho small boys Of the
place were glad to play the part of the
rescued mariners and altogether this ser1-
GUS drill. required by law, was q pretty
holiday sport.
One rainy day At the appointed time
the crew failed to appear At practice. The
summer boarders on the hotel veranda
waited IN vain for the exhibition which
should vary the monotony Of a duh day.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-11
Returned witA 1lAaa,.H
Dabyss Party,

00Oyo k2&tys
A. ehildren's party siven IN honor Of
The birthday OF the young hspeful q
the fanily the hostess had arranged .
shors children's stage play TO make the
evening enjoyable for the young ones.
A visitor during the pEosress Of the
acts. IN which domestic nfs was rep-
resented. made tour Of inspection round
the room and came across 4 little mite Of
about years seated demurely on . chair
behind the scenes.
We'll. my dear" said he. thinking she
might be lonely, AREN'T you taking some
part in the piayr'
Ssh" said she IN . mystsrieus whis-
Per. rs the little baby waiting to bs
bornsd. England Post
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-11

proved q matter Of considerable dificuley
to separate him from it. When he tried to
rise there was an awful clatter Of knives,
bradawls. shoes and leather-the bench
rose with him. It appeared. that the
worthy man had become attached to II by
contact with q piece Of cobblers wax on
which he had inadvertently sat After a
willis the separation was effected, when
tho Justice resumed his seat and solemnly
announced:
1.-THE case is dismissed