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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-26
Operator Blnned.

Chicago. Oct. 2G.-An official state
ment issued by the Rock Island road,
says official information leads to the
belief the collision was caused by the
failure of the operator at Fairfield TO
deliver an order for the west bound
train to meet the east bound at Fair
field
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-26
Come In On NJ. 81.
Blame DispRtchers.

The cause OF the accident is now laid
to the train dispatchers' office. The
fireman on No. II declares they had
positive orders from Eldon and that
blame for the wreck was the issuance
of them from the dispatcher's Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-26
BIunder in Orders Costs
Lives of Four EN-
pIoyes..
NO. II STRIKES NO. IL
Both Going at High Speed
Rock Islanders on West
Bound Train.

Des Moines, Iowa, Oct. 26.-Trains
No. IL and -. two of the fastest trains
on the Kansas City line of the Rock
Island railroad met in a head-on COLI
sion at Fairfield. Iowa. this morning.
Four persons were killed and % TO 80
injured.
Evening star., 1905-10-15

tions7 Why, it was all as plain as could be, and
every bit true but Mrs. Van Allen wouldn't believe
my explanation, and to this day she thinks made
my discoveries by gossiping with her servants.
Perhaps all this will help you to understand why
l felt sort of nervous exhilaration that had in it
an element of secret pleasure when learned that
Christabes crystal really missing.
Mr.. Haley who policeman, had remained
in the present-room during all of the hours devoted
to the wedding celebration, and after the guests had
gone he had packed up the silver, gold and jewels
and put them away in the family sae which stood in
a small dressing-room between Mrs. Farland's bed
room and Fred's. He had civilians dress
during the evening, and few if any of the guests
knew that he was guarding the valuable gifts. The
mistake had been in not telling him explicitly to
for the crystal the most valuable gem of ALL
but this point had been overlooked and the ignorant
officer had assumed that it was merely piece
of cut glass, of value than any of the
carafes or decanters. When told that the balls
intrinsic value many thousands of dollars,
and that it would be next to impossible to duplicate
it at any price, his amazement was unbounded,
and he appeared extremely grave.
You ought to have told me-, he said. Sure,
it's case for the chief nowl" Haley had been
hastily telephoned for to come to Farland Hall
and tell his story and now he telephoned for the
chief of police and detective
| felt thrill of delight at this, for | always had
1onged to real detective in the act of detecting
Of course everybody greatly excited, and
just gave myself up to the enjoyment of the situa-
tion when suddenly 1 remembered that Christabel
had said that she would leave her crystal in my
charge, and that in way l responsible for its
safety This changed my whole attitude, and l
realized that, instead of being idly curious OBJ
server must put all my detective instinct to work
Immediately and use every endeavor to recover the
lost crystal
First, flew to my own room and sat down for
a few moments to collect my thoughts and lay my
plans Of course the windows of the present
room were found in the morning fastened as they
were left the night before the theft must have been
committed by some one in the house Naturally
it not of the family the guests of the
house. AS to the servants, they all honest
and trustworthy-I had Mrs. Farlands word for
that. There was reason to suspect the police
man, and thus my process of elimination brought
me to Mr.. Wayne, Harold's tutor.
Of course it must have been the tutor. In nine
tenths of all the detective stories ever have read
the criminal proved to be tutor or secretary
some sort of gentlemanly dependent of the family
and now l had come upon detective story in
real life, and here
was the regulation
Evening star., 1905-10-15

real life, and here
was the regulation
criminal ready to fit
right into it. 1t
was the tutor of
course; but | should
be discreet and
not name him un-
til | had collected
some undeniable ev-
idence.
Next, I went
down to the pres
ent-room to search
for clues. The de-
tective had not ar
rived yet, and |
was glad to be first
on the ground, for
| remembered how
much Importance
Sherlock Holmes al
ways attached to
the first search. |
didn't really expect
that the tutor had
left shreds of his
clothing clinging to
the taDle-legS, or
anything absurd
like that; but | full
ly expected to find
a clue of some sort.
l hoped that it
wouldn't be cigar
ashes; for though
detectives in fiction
always can tell the
name and price of
Evening star., 1905-10-15

cigar from bit of ash, yet I'm so ignorant about
such things that all ashes are alike to me.
| hunted carefully all over the floor; but /
couldn't find thing that seemed the least bit
like clue, except faded white carnation. OF
that wasn't unusual thing to find, the
day after wedding; but it surprised some,
because it was the very flower l had given to
Fred Farand the night before and he had worn it in
his buttonhole l recognized it perfectly for it
wired, and I had twisted it a certain way when I
adjusted it for him. 81
This didn't seem like strong evidence against the
tutor but it convincing to me, for if Mr. Wayne
was villain enough to steal Chrstabe1's CRYSTAL he
was wicked enough to manage to get Fred's bouton-
Mere and leave it in the room hoping thereby to
incriminate Fred So fearful was that this trick
might make trouble for Fred that said nothing
about the carnation; for knew that it in Freds
coat when he said goodnight, and then all went
directly to our rooms. When the detective came
he examined the room, and l know that he didn't
find anything in the way of evidence but he tried to
appear if he had, and he frowned and otted down
notes in book after the most approved fashion.
Then he called in everybody who had been in the
house over night and questioned each one. l could
see at that his questions to the family and
guests purely perunctory, and that he too had
his suspicious of the tutor.
Finally it was Mr.. Wayne's turn. He always was
a nervous little man, and now he seemed terribly
in order to set him at ease began to converse
generally crystals. He asked Mr.. Wayne if he
had travelled much, if he ever had been to Japan,
and if he knew much about the making and polishing
of crystal balls.
The tutor fdgeted around good deal and
seemed disincned to look the detective in the eye;
but he replied that he never had been to Japan,
and that he had heard of Japanese rock
crystal until he had seen Miss Farand's wedding
gift; and that even then he had idea of its
great value until since its disappearance he had
heard its price named.
This sounded well; but his manner so en-
barrassed and he had such an effect of a guilty
man, that l felt sure my intuitions were correct
and that he himself the thief
The detective seemed to think so too, for he said
at last: Mr.. Wayne, your words seem to indicate
your innocence; but your attitudes do not. Unless
you can explain why you agitated and appar-
entity afraid, l shall be forced to the conclusion
that you know about this than you have
admitted"
Then Mr.. Wayne said Must tell all know
about it, sir?"
Certainly said the detective
Then" said Mr.. Wayne. 81 shall have to state
Evening star., 1905-10-15

citedly motioning
us to raise the win
dow. Fred pushed
back the catch and
opened the long
French window that
opened on the front
veranda.
Il believe Miss
Frost has discov-
cred the mystery"
said Mr.. Wayne,
and he pointed to
numerous scratches
on the sash-frane.
The house had been
painted recently,
and it was seen
easily that the fresh
scratches were made
by a thin knife
blade pushed be-
tween the sashes.
by Jove!" cried
Fred, that's it,
Elinor; and the can
ny fellow had wit
enough to push the
catch back IN place
after he was outside
again"
| said nothing,
for a moment. My
thoughts were ad-
justing themselves
quickly to the new
situationfromwhich
l must make my
Continued on page 20
Evening star., 1905-10-15

that when left my room late last night to get a
glass of water from the ice-pitcher. which always
stands on the hall-table, l Mr. Fred Farland
just going into the sitting -room present-room,
it has been called for the last few days
There dead silence. This, then, was why
Mr.. Wayne had acted so embarrassed; this was the
explanation of my finding the white carnation
there; and l think the detective thought that the
sudden turn affairs had taken incriminated
Fred Farland.
I didn't think so at all. The idea of Freds steal
ing his sisters wedding gift too preposter
Gus to be considered for moment
Were you in the room late at night, Mr.. Far
1and?" asked the detective
Il was,' said Fred.
why didn't you tell me this beforel"
''You didn't ask me, and as 1 didn't take the
crystal / saw no reason for referring to the fact
that was in the room.
why did you go there?"
II went," said Fred coolly, with the intention
of taking the crystal and hiding it, practical
joke on Christabel.'
why did you not do so?"
Because the ball wasn't there. I didn't think
then that it had been stolen, but that it had been
put away safely with the other vauables. Since
this is not so, and the crystal is missing we all
must get to work and find it somehow before my
sister returns
The tutor seemed like after Fred had
spoken His face cleared, and he appeared intelli-
gent, alert and entirely at his ease. Let help
he said. Pray command my services in anyway
you choose"
But the detective didn't reassured by
Freds statements Indeed, l believe he really
thought that Chrstabels brother guilty of theft
But I believed implicitly every word Fred had
uttered, and begging him to come with me, l led
the way again to the sitting Mr.. Wayne
and Janet White too, and the four of
scrutinized the floor, walls and furniture of the
room and again. There's one thing
certain" l said thoughtfully: "The crystal
taken either by one in the house
out of it. We've been confning our suspicious to
those inside. Why not a real burglar?"
But the windows fastened on the inside"
said Janet
Il know it." replied "But if burglar could
slip a catch with thin-bladed knife-and they
often do-then he could slip it back again with
the knife and so divert suspicion"
Bravo, Miss Frostr' said Mr.. Wayne, with an
admiring glance at me. "You have the true detective
instinct I'll go outside and if there are any
traces"
A moment later he was the veranda and ex-
citedly motioning
to raise the WIN
Evening star., 1905-10-15

Nicholas of Russia, Gar
Of a vast domain you are;
You inherited at birth
Quite a large part of the earth,
Some of which, there is no doubt,
You were better off without;
Millions are the men you rule
Prince and pauper, sage and fool,
Jew and Tartar, Pole and Finn
They must all be counted in
With the Anarchist who waits
For you at the Palace gates,
Ready with the bomb or knife
To relieve you of your life.
Yours was not a lucky star,
Nicholas of Russia, Gar!
Evening star., 1905-10-15
~ Frank Demps&er Sherman

Nicholas of Russia, Gar,
Ships and men you sent afar:
Crime and Ignorance-the two
Went to win the East for you:
Those who failed to find the JapS
You may see again, perhaps;
But the others, far away,
Shall remain till Judgment Day.
Count the rubles it has cost;
Let the lesson not be lost;
Ere shall pass the time and chance,
Danish Crime and Ignorance!
Schools for all, and freedom, give:
Live, and let your subjects live!
You are at the Judges bar,
Nicholas of Russia, Gar
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-21
Basket Ball at Armory.

The basket ball at OAC was
kept bobbing about pretty lively
last week. On Thursday even
ing the girls of OAC defeated the
Albany girls in perhaps the
hardest fought game of the sea-
son. The final score was q to 3
in favor of OAC. Albany was
supported by about 100 home
rootefs and they rooted as if their
lives depended on it-OAC also
rooted.
The game was thoroughly clean
and fair-no disagreeable bicker-
ing occurred to detract from the
enjoyment of the large crowd
present.
One basket was thrown from
the field for Albany by Gertrude
Buzzard. Albany also got one
foul. OAC had a basket thrown
from the field by Myrtle Harring.
ton, and also received two fouls.
Albany took her defeat grace.
fully and is no doubt hopeful o.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-21
Failed.

All efforts have failed to find a better
remedy for coughs, colds and lung trou-
BILE than Foleys Honey and Tar. 1t
stops the cough, heals the lungs and pre-
vents serious results from cold. J. n.
Patterson. Nashua Iowa. writes: Last
winter had bad cold on my lungs
and tried at least hall a dozen advertised
cough medicines and had treatment from
two physicians without getting any ben
egt. A hiend recommended Foleg's
Honey and Tar and two-thirds of bot
tie cured me. I consider it the greatest
cough, and lung medicine in the world.
For sale by Graham & Wortham.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-21

reversing the score in the return
game to be played between these
teams in ALBANY next Friuay.
On Friday night two games
were played in the Armory, one
between the girls of Willamette
University and the OAC girls,
and between the boys teams of
the same institutions Both were
witnessed by large crowd, quite
a number of Salem people being
present
In the trial between the girls
Ruby Coryelle and Miss Belknap
each threw d basket from the field
for Salem and thev got one on
foul, making Salem a total of
points. Una Stewart threw three
field baskets for OAC and Edna
Smith threw one. One foul was
thrown by Myrtle Harrins ton,
making OAC total of 9. A
very clean game.
The game between the boys O
Salem and OAC was fast in the
first half-in fact SO fast that on,
reporter lost track of things. Th'
second half was not SO swift. Th'
final score was 22 to 3 in favor Q
|OAC. The Willamette boy
played good ball. but are a trih
too heavy, consequently a littl
|slow. Claud Swami, of OAC
was the star player of this game
| We understand that there is to b
return games at Salem.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-21
Home Savings Bank.

The First National Bank of Corvallis,
Oregon, has been in possession for the
last ten years of the small home savings
banks the same as advertised through
out the Willamette Valley. The custo-
mere of this bank can obtain these banks,
and take them home at any time, by call
ing for them.
Whom a system of savings is adopted
satisfactory and successful to the custom
er, the officers of the First National Bauk
will be pleased to inform you how you
can readily own yeur own home, and
proceed along lines Of financial prosperi-
ty. finally gaining a competency for the
future.
1Etf
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-21
To Take School Census.

Under date of February 18th
Supt. G. w. Denman seut to the
clerks of the various public school
districts blanks for census taking
all children of school age for, the
year 1905. At the annual meet
ing in June, 1905, this census
must be submitted to the board OF
school directors for correction, if
any error be found. Anv and all
correcting must be done at this
time aud by the board. The
clerk is instructed to send with
his ANNUAL report in June copy
of this corrected census report
duly certified by himself, blank
to be supplied later for this pur-
pose. The clerk must keep the
original census blank in his Of
fee. Supt. Denman offers to
clerks the following suggestions
in the belief that they will find
them of value in doing the work
they have in hand:
The residence Of child is the
actual bona fde residence of its
parents or guardian.
Bona hde residence of a parent
or guardian is his actual home,
his voting place, and the COM
munity in which he oh6ciates as
a citizen. A temporary residence
in another district for the time
being, or winter, in order to edu-
cate his child in the public school,
is not bona hde residence.
!: A child residing in district
tenn porarily is a visitor or boarder.
Where his parent lives in an.
other district, cor where the child
is residing temporarily in a home
in your district, the child cannot
be considered bona fde resident
; and must not be included in the
: census.
A child whose actual residence
: is in your district, but who i:
: temporarily absent from the same
: must be included in your census
: Every child must be over fou:
and under twenty years of age.
All deaf, dumb, and blind chill
: dren must be reported to th,
: county school superintendent
y The clerk must visit personal
|ly each home, or habitation, an,
by observation and questionin,
; ; enumerate the children of th
district.
: A child claimed by two dis
R tricts will be allowed the distric
establishing the best claim of res
idente. Said residence must b
established by evidence submitte
to the county school superintend
entb Y the clerk or the child vii
not be considered by the superir
tendent in revising the census c
e the county. Any district not fu1
nishing evidence to establish res;
dence will forfeit said child i
enumeration.
The census shall contain th
: uames and ages of all childre
N actually residing in the distric
% % who are four and under twent
|. years OF age,
Each child of school age an
who was, on the 18th of Febru
ary, 1905, actually residing i
your district, must be taken
School age means children VIII
are over four and under twent
I years of age.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-21
To THE PUBLIC.

The undersigned have purchased the
interest, af Levi Henkie in the City Draw
Company. The terms Of the transaction,
includes the good will of the business
Mr. Herkle, having reired from the
firm. Thanking The pubic for past pat
ropaAe and soliciting continuance OF
the business of all sd patrons, and Of
such new ones as MS fit to favor ms
we a., Rsspectfully,
RuBI>s ON q FULLER.
Headquarters fer tim at Wellsher
& Gray's store. Indfpendent phone 1875
12-iS'
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-21
Agohizing Burns,

are instantly relieved and perfectly heal
ed by Bucklens Arnica Salve.. B. Riv-
enback, Norfolk, Va. writes: Il burnt
my knee dreadfully: that it blistered all
over. Bucklen's Arnlca Salve stopped
the pain and healed it without scar"
Also heals all wounds and sores. At
Allen & Woodward.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-21
Notice For Publication.
limited States Land Office.

United States Land Office,
Oregon City, Oregon, February II. 1905
Notice is hereby given fin.' .'e f.,l""i' g-named
settler has filed notice of h val
proof in support of his m, and that said pr
will be made before the Co, ~ .nto Co.
at Corvallis, Oregon, on tarcp - w.
JOHN QUINCY EENFKO,
H. E. No 1858 for the SW4 of sec. 4 TIL S. R.7W
He names the following witnesses to prove hi
continuous residence ufon and cultivation of saie
land, viz: Cyrus James, of Blodsett, Oregon
Harye Heron, of Blodgy re.on; William a. Gel
laty, of Wren, Oregon; 4ti:esi Il Duncan. OF Sum
nit, Oregon.
1876
ALGERNON S. DRESSER,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-21
15tf
Reduction in Fare.

Commencing Nov. 7, rates between
Corvallis and Portland, via G. & E !,
Albany, and S. P. will be reduced to
$3.50, same as West Side rate. Tickets
On sale by G. & E. agent and all offices
in Portland.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-21
STAGE LINE.

PHILOMATH AND ALsEA STAGE
Stage leaves Alsea $50 a. m.; arrives
vt Philemath at IL m; leaves Philo-
math l p. M, arrives at Alsea $3.50
p. m. All persons wishing to go or
return from Alsea and points west can
be Accommodated at any time. Fare to
Alsea $1.0O Round trip same day $500.
M. S. RICHARD.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-21

Notice is hereby given ta.s the undersigned was
nominated III the last vii sad le,tament OF Seymour
Chipman the f. tcusiia thei Of and that she has
been atpointed as suca t.,eeusrix by the County
Court of Benton coun.y s,egon, and all person,
having claims against tS estate of the said Seyn ou
Chipman deceased WI! pFssant he same duly verl
fed 10 her the residence Il + l. Miller Corvallis
ore With months from late
UDEatt;1. ttr.IPNAN, Executrix
Estate So moiIr Chapman, Deceased
W. E. Yates, Attorney ior }~t'te I2-Z
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-21
Notice n d,rors.

Notice is hereby give that the undersigned
was appointed execrtris of the last will and
testament of G, Moor, aecea ed, and all per-
sons having claims against said estate are re-
auired to present. same, with proper vouchers,
to me at my home or to W E Yates at his
office in Corvallis, within six months from this
date. PERSIS j. LtNDERMAN,
Dated January 10, 19U5. Executrix
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-21
New Photograph Studio

I am now ready to do Photographic
work for the public, Ny studio is up
stairs in my new cement building. Cal
and see me, you will be welcome.
I2-1S* B. r. THOMPSON,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-21

A GOOD TEAM, 6 AND 7 YEARS OLD
good harness and new wagon. One
l5O-egg incubator and brooder. }. A.
Dawson Ind'p phone 35, Corvallis l5*
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-21
AUCTIONEER

PAKLINE, LIVE STOCK AUCTION
eer, Corvallis, Or. Office at Huston's
hardware store. P. o. address Box IL.
Pays highest prices for all kinds of
live stock. Twenty years experience.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-21
EXPIRES SSMEN.

WELL! WE'LL HERE'S JOHN LEN
ger. Known him % years Still car
ries Uncle Sam and baggage. John is
an accom- nodating man and always
can be found at his post-Allen's Drug
Store, or phone 251.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-21

BABY CARRIAGE FOR sALE-AL-
most new combination carriage and 60
cart with silk parasol and rubber tires
for sale at bargain. Enquire at this
Office.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-21

I HAVE l5 OR 20 TONS OF NO. 1
vetch hay for sale, Write to J. 3.
Thompson, Corvallis. R. F. D. 2; or
10 Thomson, Monkland, Ore. 1919
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-21

SHORT ON PERUNA BUT LONG
on Prunes. italian Prunes. 50 10.
boxes, 81 so. Come quick.
F. L. MILLER.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-21

THOROUGHBRED BARRED PLYM-
outh Rock Ccckerels for sale cheap at
$500. J. I. Taylor, at G. & E. cross
ing.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-21
MUSIC.

PIANO INSTRUCTION GIVEN IN
any grade of advancement. Also
pianos tuned and repaired in ffst-class
manner. Ind. phone No. 4O5. F. A.
White.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-21

FOR SALE-ONE FULL-BLOOD JER-
sey bull. snbject to register from first
class milk stock Address, M. S.
Woodcock, Corvallis, Or.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-21
NOTICE

The sale of mems and boys suits and
overcoats is still on at S. L. Kline's It
will pay you to buy thismonth.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-21

TWO REGISTERED OXFORD DOWN
Rame end four half-breeds. Peter
Whitaker.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-21
FOR SALE

FOR SALE, AN I. o, G. REGISTERED
boar, one mile north of Corvallis
W. G. DAVIS
5-22*
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-21

SEVERAL QUALITIES OF HAY FOR
sale by M. S. WooDcocK.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-21
WANTED

THE AGE LIMIT OF THE $500 is NOW
10 to 45 ears.
1919