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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-01-20
Cowpeas for the Soil.

The plan of sowing cowpeas to oc-
cupy the soil after harvesting fall
wheat or oats is as good now as ever,
says Rural New Yorker With a IA
vorable season the cowpeas make a
large growth and can be jplowed under
in time for another crop Of grain or
grass seeding. The soil is left in much
better shape than it would be If left in
stubble and weeds. The trouble about
the plan this year Is the difficulty in
obtaining cowpea seed. There seems
to be little if any left in the country.
We are thinking Of using white beans
In place Of the peas.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-01-20
Chairman Burton Is Opposed to
DalleS. Cello Canal.
THINKS PORTAGE ROAD ENOUGH
Williamson Makes Vigorous Answer,
Saying Portage Road is Only
Temporary Makeshift.

Washington, Jan. 13.-It is going to
require all the influence that the COM
bined delegations for Oregon, Wash
ington and Idaho can bring to bear to
secure provision in the river and harbor
bill for carrying on work on the Dalles-
Cello canal. Chairman Burton, who
has heretofore been regarded as friend
ly to this project, is now decidedly an
tagonistic, and, if his present views
prevail, no appropriation will be made
for the canal. In a letter which he
sent to Representative Williamson to-
day he said:
"I am strongly disposed to think we
shall have to omit any appropriation
for the Dalles-Celilo canal. The total
cost of the plan would be $4,000, 900,
and it is useless to begin with partial
appropriation.
"Again, there are numerous other
projects in Oregon, notably the mouth
of the Columbia, which will require
| large appropriations. Would it not
be we'll to try for the time the portage
railway that can be completed at COM
paratively small expense and would
indicate whether traffic from below the
falls would develop in sufficient amount
to make it desirable to canalize the
river for IL miles at and near The
Dalles?''
To this letter Representative Viii.
hanson tonight made reply, stating
that the people of Oregon, Washington
and Idaho are not asking for full ap.
preparation at this time to complete
the canal. but only enough to start
work, not over 100000.
Congressman Jones and French are
cooperating with Mr.. Williamson in
the effort to convince Chairman Burton
that the government should at this
time, make provision for the Dalles-
Cello cana. If the effort ultimately
fails in the house and the river and
harbor bill should pass that body re.
newed effort will be made by the north.
western senators to have an amendment
attached to the bill in the senate, pro.
viding for commencing work on this
canal.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-01-20
Great Flood at Phoenix.

Phoenix, Ari1 > Jan. 13.-Light rain
has continued to fall at intervals today,
adding to the already flooded condition
of the country. Last night an area five
miles square, northwest of Phoenix,
was under water from six inches to two
feet in depth. Considerable damage
has been done to farm crops and bitches
through broken banks. One end of the
flood crossed the west side of Phoenix,
surrounding many houses with water,
but doing little damage, excepting to a
colony of invalids who lived in tents in
the suburbs.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-01-20

RavaEes Of the Brown-Tai1 Moth.
The ravages Of the brown-tan moth
have become SO great In different parts
OF the country that some concerted ef-
fort should be made to exterminate the
pest The eggs Of the female are laid
on the leaves of the tree, and are
hatched in midsummer, and the pest
Of the moth in the caterpillar state be-
gins its ravages on the tender foliage.
On the approach Of winter the cater
pillars construct heavy webs, In which
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-01-20
To Help Jewish Refugees,

Chicago, Jan. 17.-4ewish citizens
of Chicago are taking steps to give aid
to and find homes for the hundreds of
Jews who have fed from Russia to es-
cape service in the army and are now
focking to Chicago. The Jewish Agri-
culturists' Aid society has been formed,
and has undertaken on a large scale a
scheme of colonization of these refugees
on the fertile lands of the middle west
ern states. Adolph Loeb is president
of the society. Out of its loan fund
it has advanced money to Jews willing
to establish themselves as farmers.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-01-20

thoroughly wet the top Of the silage
and have enough so that it runs down
between the silage and the sides Of
the silo. Many avoid all loss from
damage on top by beginning to feed
Immediately after filling, thus giving
it no time to damage. The feeding
should always be done from the top,
taking about two inches from the en-
tire top each day. II the feeding Is
done too slowly, and part Of the sur
face Is left exposed to the air for two
or three or more days, then the stock
will have partially damaged silage all
the dme.-C. P. Goodrich before Wis
consin Farmers Institute.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-01-20
Needs of Oklahoma.

Guthrie, Okla. T., Jan. 12.-That
Oklahoma should begin the purifca-
tion of politics by punishment of the
professional lobbyist" who he con-
tends is striking vital blow at the
government by the people; that Okla
homa is deserving Of, and should be
given, statehood by congress, and that
crusade should be inaugurated for
good roads in the territory, are the
points of most general interest men
toned by Governor 7. B. Ferguson in
his message to the Eighth legislature,
row in session.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-01-20
Helps Handling Hogs.

For a catching yard or pen, instead
Of having regular rectangular shape,
have at one corner a sharp triangular
extension, as shown in the cut. Into
this extension the hogs will rush, when
they may be easily caught
For loading hogs, back the wagon,
with cage on, up to the pen fence, dig
under the hind wheels few inches to
bring the rear end and upper side of
the wagon bed even with some plank
or rail Of the pen fence. Cut out this
plank or rail, leaving a space large
enough for your largest hog to pass
through. Place an inclined floor Of
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-01-20
To Open Mineral Lands.

Washington, Jan. PA provision
was inserted in the Indian appropria-
tion bill that all mineral lands within
Indian reservations shall be declared
open, subject to location, development
and entry under the mineral land law
This provision will apply to all reser-
vations where it has been enforced
without infringing on the rights of In
dians.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-01-20
ACTION ON RATES.
Representative Hepburn Has Freight
Rate elll Ready for Congress.

Kate 6ttt eeadf TOT congress.
Washington, Jan, II, - President
Roosevelt had conference today with
Secretary Taft and Representative Hep
burn, of Iowa, chairman OF the inter-
state and foreign commerce committee
of the house, regarding railroad freight
rate legislation. At the conclusion Of
the conference Mr.. Hepburn said he
had prepared q bill on the subject OF
freight rates which embodied the re-
Communications of the president SO far
as they went.
Mr.. Hepburn added that in few
days conference would be held, prob
ably at the White House, for the con-
sideration of the measure he had pre-
pared. The president, Secretary Taft,
Attorney General Moody, 'tand others, "
said Mr.. Hepburn, "who are especially
interested in the legislation will partic-
ipate in the conference"
"Do you think rate legislation will
be enacted at the present session.
"I do most certainly" replied Mr.
Hepburn. 81 believe the house will
pass measure before the end of this
month, and there is no reason why il
should not be crystallized into law be-
fore the session ends"
There were some informal confer.
ences among senators on the question o1
railroad legislation after the senate ad.
journed today. The general opinion
expressed was that there is not sufi'
cient time left to accomplish anything
in that line during the presnt session
of congress.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-01-20
Combes Nav Retire.

Paris, Jan. 16.-Consideration is be-
ing given in the highest quarters to the
eventuality of the retirement of the
cabinet, as the result of the election of
M. Doumer as president of the chamber
of deputies. It is expected that M.
Millerand or M. Rouvier will form
cabinet in the event of the retirement
of the present ministry. M. Doumer
assumed the presidency of the chamber
this afternoon, amid disorder which
threatened to precipitate crisis.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-01-20
For Promotion of Commerce.

Washington, Jan. 13.-Provision is
made for the investigation oftrade con-
ditions at home and abroad in amend
ment to the executive, legislative and
judicial appropriation bill reported to
the senate today from the committee on
appropriations. Agitation of this ques-
tion was started soon after the creation
of the Department of Commerce and
Labor, and bills were prepared by sew
eral members of congress providing for
such Investigation.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-01-20
Clearing Up Brush Land.

The use Of Angora goats in clear
ing up the cut over lands in northern
Michigan has been tried now for sew
eral years and apparently with salts
factory results to those who have in
vested in them. The lands have been
numbered, the pine cut out and then
left to grow up into brush. Upon
these lands the Angora has proved a
very efficient aid in clearing them of
brush and putting them in shape for
cultivation or to grow into grass.
Neither sheep nor cattle would do this
work as well as the Angora.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-01-20
GONE TO MEET HIM.
Japan's Cruisers Believed to Be Near
Baltic Fleet Commander.

London, Jan. 13.- Japanese cores
pondents of the Morning Post consider
it not incredible that Japanese men-of-
war have reached Diego Garcia (Chagos
Archipelago), and point out that, al
though Admiral Togo is at Toxic, other
admirals are not idle.
Vice Admiral Uriu, it is stated, has
been cruising in the vicinity of the
equator for some time past. The num-
Der of vessels he has at his command is
kept secret, but doubtless he is ready
to do battle with the Russian Baltic
squadron whenever it appears east of
the 10th meridian.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-01-20
How Much Pork to Acre?

1t may be unusual tc estimate the
amount Of pork that can be produced
from an acre of certain crops, but it is
claimed that an acre Of land in clover
will produce 800 pounds Of pork; peas,
375 pounds; corn, $50 POUNDS; oats,
32O pounds; barley, 42O pounds, and
wheat 225 pounds.
The value Of each crop on one acre,
when converted into pork, is as fol-
lows: Glover, $32; corn, S22.4o; peas,
SIS; barley, $3.50; oats, 1920, and
wheat 9, estimating the pork at cents
per pound.
OF course something depends on the
prices ruling for the crops. The
amount Of produce per acre required
to give the pork mentioned on an acre
is 900 pounds Of wheat, 1880 pounds
of barley, 1920 pounds of oats, 2,240
pounds Of corn, 1900 pounds Of peas,
and 1900 pounds Of green clover.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-01-20
Sea sown with Mines

Toxic, Jan. 12.-The navy depart
ment says that the district covered
with submarine mines had radius OF
40 miles outside of Port Arthur. It
reports the destruction and explosion
of 696 of these mines to date. Ten ad-
ditional survivors of the third expedi-
ton of the japanese to blockade the
entrance of Port Arthur have been
discovered in Russian hostipals. They
have been transferred to the Japanese
hospitals.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-01-20
Object to Barrett's Scheme.

Washington, Jan. 17.-Panamans are
opposed to the recommendation of Mr..
Rarrett, American representative to
the isthmus, that the Offices of minister
and governor OF the canal zone be
merged into the Office of governor-min-
lister. This news comes in cablegram
from the minister of foreign affairs to
the Panaman minister at Washington,
M. Obaldia, who called at the state de-
partment today to inform the officials Of
the fact,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-01-20
OPPOSED TO REVISION.
Canvas of House Shows Nine-Tenths
of Republicans so inclined.

of Republicans so inclined.
Washington, Jan. ia prominent
member of the ways and means COM
mittee of the house said to the Associ-
ated Press today that the poll which
the leaders of the house had conducted
of the Republican members on the
question of tariff revision showed that
80 per cent of the members who had
been approached were against revision.
All of the leaders of the house except
Representative Payne, chairman of the
ways and means committee, who is laid
up with rheumatism, and Representa-
tive Tawney, are against revision. The
work of crystallizing sentiment against
revision is being done by Represent
atives Dalzell, of Pennsylvania, and
Gresvenor, of Ohio.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-01-20
Deep Snow in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma City, Jan. 13.-The biz
zard that began yesterday in Oklahoma
continued today, the fall of snow and
sleet being the heaviest in years. Street
car and railroad traffic were interrupted
and wires were broken by the weight
of the sleet.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-01-20
Lower Rates of Docking.

Washington, Jan. Is. - On recon-
mendatien Of Representative Humphrey
the Navy department has reduced the
charge for docking commercial vessels
at Bremerton dry dock from 10 to 5
cents per ton in order to permit Puget
Sound shipyards to compete with yards
in British Columbia.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-01-20
Wounded Suffered Terribly.

Chefoo, Jan. 17.-Japanese who WIS.,
tied Port Arthur January 10 say that
the Russian wounded were in a terrible
state, owing to neglect which could not
be avoided when the Japanese entered
Port Arthur. Everything possible,
they say, is now being done for their
relief.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-01-20

plank from the groun6 of the pen to
the lower side Of the wagon opening,
as shown by the cut, up which to drive
the hogs. Then scatter little corn
On the floor Of the incline and also on
the floor of the wagon, start the hogs
and they will 60 up and in. No fuss,
no torn or soiled clothes and lot of
quiet hogs-H. T. Vose. in Farm and
Home.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-01-20
Covering Che Si1o.

Various Ways have been tried of
covering the silage after the silo was
filed to prevent the spelling of the
silage on top. but it has been found
that nothing is better or less expen-
sive than to put on. water enough to
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-01-20

Among the various anti-switch de-
vices, one Of the latest is that Of q
Maine farmers boy, who places an old
bicycle tire over the cows back so
that it holds the tail closely enough to
prevent any vigorous activity. A tenn
porary blanket of old bagging is an
other good tail restrainer which keeps
away the flies besides, and these en-
courage quiet behavior on the part OF
the cow.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-01-20

they live until spring, when they come
out to feast on the buds, blossoms and
leaves. It is at this season Of the
year, and later, while the trees are de-
void of foliage that the main work to
exterminate them must be done.
While the moth Is in winter quar-
ters he and she can be readily reached
Obtain a pruning shears mounted on a
long handle and operated by a wire in
the hands, go through the trees Of the
orchard and anywhere on the grounds
and cut off the twigs on which the
mass Of web hangs. Lay them in piles
carefully. then gather them, and, after
taking them out Of the orchard, burn
them. Only in this way can one be
certain Of their destruction. The plan
Of fastening a bunch Of cotton waste
to pole, setting fire to it and holding
the lighted torch to the web until 1t Is
consumed Is also a good one. Better
get at this work during the winter and
do it thoroughly.
The illustration will give the reader
some idea Of this pest. The female
moth is shown, as well as the cater
pillar, and also twig Of tree show
ing the web attached. As this latter
has been accurately drawn it will not
be difficult to identify the web of the
brown-tail moth.-IndianapoIis News.
Practical Poultry House Idea.
The cut shows the result Of mature
experience in housing fowls. This
house has small roosting and laying
room and one very small window. This
insures a warm roosting place in win
ter q slat outside door can be used in
summer) and dark place for laying,
which gives an ideal condition. In
stead Of an open shed scratching room
(Which will I'LL with snow in q North
ern climate), large room with two
large sliding windows is provided.
Wire netting can be placed over these
to keep the fowls in and the windows
can be opened to any width, permitted
by the prevailing weather conditions.
This gives the benefits Of the open
scratching shed plan without its de-
cided disadvantages. The nests should
have closed hinged) fronts and should
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-01-20

be entered from the rear, which will
keep them very dark. For farm poul-
try-house. this design leaves nothing
to be desired
Arizona silver belt., 1905-10-26
What Has Happened in the Ter ritory Since Our Last
 Issue
AN INTERESTING COLLECTION
Of Clippings From Newsy Contempora ries-Gossip of the Busy week-Ac- tivity in the Southern Counties Is Pronounced Douglas City Notes.

The G. V. G. & N. will build 2000 feet of passing tracks in Stafford and bore a l5 inch well to depth of 200O feet with the purpose of securing an artesian water supply.
 Press dispatches state that the jury in the case against Mrs. Schmidlap for killing her husband disagreed and were discharged. The poll stood eight to four for acquittal. Her new trial is set for November l5. Mrs. Schmidlap was formerly resident of Arizona where her first husband was well known.
 Tuesday morning about o'clock as the night force was coming off shift, Thomas A. Hart, of Shasta county, Cal, fell from the 300 level to the bot tom of the old shaft of the United Verde mine, which is 700 feet deep. He was, of course, instantly killed. Mir. Hart was an employee of J. J. Shaw, who is engaged in an effort to eXtin- gIish the fire and Mir. Hart came with him from California where he had been employed in similar work.
Arizona silver belt., 1905-10-26
$500 REWARD
Arrest for Murder

Tall, light-complexioncd, thin-faced Mexican, about feet, or 10 inches in height, small beard all over his face, heaviest on the chin; about 35 years of age was wearing straw hat when last seen.
 Also, short, heavy-set Mexican; black looks like Yaqui; 22 or 23 years of age; smooth face; wearing blue over alls and black slouch hat, and carried a dark colored coat when last seen.
 These men are wanted for the mur- der of Sam Plunkett and K. E. Kenne- dy at Livingstone, Gila county, Arizona, on July 12, 1905.
 They stole about $l00 in currency, a gold watch and 38-caliber Colts re- volver on a 45 frame.
 Three hundred dollars will be paid for the arrest and conviction of the murderers. k. P. STANLEY,
 Sheriff of Gila County, Arizcaa.
 Dated July l5. 1905
Arizona silver belt., 1905-10-26
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the an- nual meeting of the stockholders of the Phoenix x Eastern Railroad Company will be held at the office of this Com pany, in the city of Prescott, Territory of Arizona, on Wednesday, the 18th day of November. 1905, at 12 o'clock, noon, of said day, for the purpose of electing Board of Directors for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other business as may be prop erly brought before the meeting. Books for the transfer of stock will be closed October 3lst, remaining closed until December Ist, 1905. Dated at Prescott, Arizona, this 10th day of Oc- tober 1905.
 (Signed) r. M. MURPHY,
 President. WALLACE FAIRBANK,
 Secretary,
Arizona silver belt., 1905-10-26
C0CHISE COUNTY BUDGET
 CUllED FROM EXCHANGES
From the Bisbee Miner.

From the BiSbee Miner
 Mir. and Mrs. Paul Michaelson of Globe, are in the city on their honey moon trip. Mir. Michaelson is the car penter foreman of the old Dominion company, which position he has held for the past nine years. He has many friends in Douglas whc wish him and his bride happy married life. From the International-American
 Judge Doan is holding court at Tomb stone this TeeA, not waiting for the re- pairs to the court room to be completed
 Douglas has issued a gas franchise snd is looking forward to getting a sup ply of good Illuminating gas at Sl. 50 per thousand feet. That is a pretty low price but the gas makers probably know their business.
 Douglas has husband who, very singularly, objected to staying at home to mind the baby while his better half went to dance. Douglas husbands have evidently not received proper training.
Arizona silver belt., 1905-10-26
PREPARING TO TEST THE
 GRAHAM CO.,, OIL BELT

A meeting of the officers of the Ari- zona Oil company was held in the com pany's office in Stafford last Tuesday and the stock which has been subscrib- ed for to date issued.
 Arrangements are about completed with a California concern, the one that is to sink the deep well here for the railroad company, to do the drilling and it is expected to begin drilling before winter sets in.
 Experts who have tested the forma- tion where the wells are to be drilled pronounce it superior to any surface indications ever discovered either in California or Texas. If oil is not en- countered at less depth it is the in tention of the company to drill at least 2000 feet. Guardian.
Arizona silver belt., 1905-10-26
D0lNGS IN PHOENIX AND
 THE SALT RIVER VALLEY
From the Arizona Republican.

From the Arizona Republican.
 M. R. Moore register of the land of flee has received from the interior de- partment copy of the proclamation withdrawing from entry an area to be known as the Tonto forest reserve. It lies along the southern and western boundaries of the Black Mesa reserve and extends from the Tonto basin to a point near Prescott. It embraces the head waters of Tonto creek and the headwa CTS of the tributaries of the Verde hot already covered by the Black Mesa reserve, the withdrawal being for the protection of the water supply.
 Counterfeit five dollar pieces are be- ing circulated in Phoenix. They should be easily trapped as they have not the ring of gold nor good gold color.
Arizona silver belt., 1905-10-26
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the an- nual meeting of the stockholders of the Gila River R. R. Co. will be held at the office of this company, in the city of Prescott, Territory of Arizona, on We'd nesday, the 18th day of November, 1905, at 12 o'clock noon of said day, for the purpose of electing Board of Di- rectofs for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting Books for the transfer of stock will be closed October 3lst, re- maining closed until December 1sl, 1905. Dated at Prescott, Arizona, this 10th day of October 1905.
 (Signed) F. M. MURPHY,
 President WALLACE FAIRBANR,
 Saerata,t,