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Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-11

TO CRACK SAFE

A burglary and attempt at safe
cracking, which must have been
planned by old-time and highly skilled
crooks, occurred yesterday morning
when Rudolph & Him. saloon 23j
South Main street, was broken into
and the cash register robbed of a
small sum of money. The safe of the
firm was also tampered with and it is
surmised that but for the timely ar
rival of the policeman on the beat the
strongbox would have been blown
open.
by taking out a pane of glass at the
front of the place and crawling In
through the opening thus made. That
the thieves were of the wiser sort was
evident by the fact that they took the
pane of glass out cleanly and left nc
ragged edges by which the aperture
could be noticed by passers-by.
After they were once inside no time
was lost by the robbers in getting to
work. The cash register was first
drawer contained transferred to the
thieves pockets. Then the safe was
looked after and drilling was about to
be started when the thieves were dis
turbed.
The policeman on the Main street
beat, happening to pass the saloon or
his regular rounds, noticed that the
light in the place was not turned OF
as usual, and started to investigate
The thieves evidently heard him COM
ing, for they gave up their attempt tC
force the safe and escaped through
the rear door of the saloon.
The job must have been in contem-
plation for some time, for less than two
weeks ago a large watch dog, which
was kept in the saloon at night, was
poisoned. Thursday night, when he
was making up his cash for the day.
one of the proprietors of the place says
that three men stood around the bar
until closing time and watched him
count the money. One of the trio, just
before the doors were shut for the
night, went out through the rear en-
trance and did not return to the main
room.
Had the safe been broken into the
thieves would have secured large sum
for their trouble. In addition to abou.
$500 of the firms money there was also
on hand about as much more belonging
to the Turner's associa tion, Mr.. Ru-
dolph being the treasurer of that Or
ganization. The case was reported to
the police.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-11
MO7ORMAN HELD
UP BY F00TPADS
ROBBED OF GOLD WATCH AND
ABOUT TEN DOLLARS
A. E. SiIkwood WayIaid While on His
Way Home and Relieved of
VaIuabIes at Point of
Gun

While on his way home after put
ting his car in the barn A. e. Silkwood,
a Pacific Electric motorman, who lives
at 234 Newton street, was held up and
robbed by two highwaymen at Tenth
and Tennessee streets this, morning
shortly after o'clock. A gold watch
and about $40 in money was what the
footpads secured.
Silkwood was walking along the
Long Beach car line and had reached
point nearly opposite Tenth street
when two men, both young and OF
medium height, jumped out of the
shadows and told him to hold. up his
hands. The motorman complied and
while one of the men held a gun level
ed at his head the other footpad went
through Silkwood's pockets.
AS soon as they had secured their
booty the highwaymen made off down
the car tracks, first warning their VIC
tim not to make any outcry and to
proceed straight ahead without looking
back.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-11
WRITES OPERA
'THEFR0G PRINCE
EASTERN COMPOSER VISITS
IN RED0ND0
New Musical Comedy to Be Pro-
dueed Soon In chicago-crit-
les Praise the
Piece

One of the seaside towns, Redondo,
has been harboring for the past few
months Charles John Morey Of Chi
cago, musician and composer, whose
name will no doubt some day, and the
time is not far distant, occupy a prom
inent place among the foremost COM
posers of the country.
Mr.. Moreys opera, 1.-THE Frog
Prince" for which he composed both
heard by the critics of both the eastern
cities and of Los Angeles, all of whom
have declared 1t one of the brightest
and most original of the light operas Of
recent years. Recently Mr.. Morey,
whose aim It has been to either stage
his own work or put it in the hands of
a good manager, received word that a
well known playwright and owner of
one of the largest theaters in Chicago
has passed favorably on the score and
at an early date will give it an initial
performance at his own theater in that
city. To accomplish this will require,
in all probability, the presence Of the
composer III chicago, lor WnlCH CITY
he may leave at any time.
1.-THE Frog Prince" is bright and
catchy, and the score is rich in original
solos, bits of catchy chorus and inter-
spersed with a minuet and two-step
which alone would prove successes in
the musical world. G.
The libretto is light and decidedly
modern, the introduction of the cell
bate club" woman's club, the men,
bers of which Nhave taken the vow of
celibacy. At the first approach of a
suitor, however, each renounces her
vow, although in a previous act decar-
ing with some vehemence her scorn
for the nuptial vow.
Mr.. Morey is pianist of ability, has
studied harmony under the best mas
ters and possesses an excellent voice.
1.-THE Frog Prince" is his most am
bilious work, but he has published in
the past few years many bright compo-
sitions, both vocal and instrumental.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-11
EXPECTS DEVELOPMENTS
Dr.. MeIvor- -TyndaII Discusses Myste-
rious Case

DR.. Alexander ]. McIvor-Tyndall, the
psychologist. who is making study
of the case from scientific stand
point, maintains that the Developments
up to the present time are insufficient
to arrive at any definite conclusion.
He says, however, that there are sew
eral points that have been brought out
which may lead to the apprehension OF
the criminal.
$50 far" said Dr. McIvor-Tyndall,
"there has not been found a single
clew to work on, and it is extremely
difficult to apply psychology to the case
for that reason. However, l am con-
vinced. from what l have learned dur
ing the past twenty-four hours, that
there will be some developments today
or tomorrow TO give us some inkling as
to a plan we may follow with some
degree Of success"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-11
HOLDERS
MAY REST EASY
NOT TO BE REMOVED EXCEPT
FOR CAUSE
Administrations Policy Is That Quail
Ity of Service and Not Length
of Tenure Must Be the
Test
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press
WASHINGTON, March 1O.-A gen.
eral policy as to federal appointments
was determined upon by the president
and his cabinet today at their semi
the meeting it was announced that,
for the present at least, the uniform
policy would be to retain incumbents
in office as long as their services were
satisfactory. This policy will hold, it
was stated further, entirely irrespec-
tive of the length of service of the in
cumbent. The policy announced is to
apply generally to all departments of
the government. 1t is in precise line
with the determination reached and
announced some time ago regarding
postmasters. The announcement was
made that the case of each postmaster
would be determined on it's merits, and
it would make no difference whether
the incumbent had served one, two
or more terms.
In line with the general policy of
civil appointments, Secretary Taft said
IL also had been determined not to
appoint as brigadier-generals on the
active list of the army officers who
had served forty years, including serv-
ice In the Civil war. These officers
are now eligible to retirement as brig
adiers- general, and 1t is not the purpose
of the administration to make them
brigadiers-general on the active list.
The secretary said there were ap-
proximately forty such officers, all of
whom would be permitted to retire as
briga diers- general, or to continue in
the service in their present grade at
their option. The adoption of this
policy will open the way for the ap-
pointment as brigadiers-general OF
many young officers than have hereto
fore had that grade.
Postmaster General Cortelyou said
after the meeting that, although de-
cision had been reached as to the ap-
pointment of a fourth assistant post
master general, he was not ready to
make the announcement. He said that
probably i'm a few days he would an
nounce both the fourth assistant post
master general and the acting chair
man of the Republican national COM
mittee.
Santo Domingo Treaty Reported
Senator Cullom, in the executive ses-
sion of the senate today, reported the
Santo Domingo treaty favorably. BY
agreement the senate will adjourn un-
til Monday and discussion of the treaty
will be begun at that time. Senator
Hale offered an amendment to the
treaty providing that all proceedings
under it shall cease and terminate IN
ten years unless the life of the treaty
is extend=l by another convention
The senate took a recess until 100
when the funeral ceremonies of the late
Senator Bate took place. AT the con-
clusion of the Bate funeral ceremony
the senate adjourned until Monday.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-11

which resulted in a lawsuit against
her, now pending in the st. Louis
county circuit court. Charles e. Cole,
said to be in Chicago, is plaintiff.
Connected with him in the transaction
which led to the suit were l.. s.
and Park wiedler of Harrisburg, Pa.
A story is told by Holden and JOS
eph Barton. Coles attorney. Holden
and Wiedler decided to build tent
city" for worlds fair home purposes,
and negotiated with Mrs. Milburn for
the use of the Altamont Heights, near
Delmar garden.
Cole at the time was employed by
Holden and 1t Is said he secured a
lease of the property with an option
to purchase for $4,000. This option
they say has until about January
to run. Holden says he put $1,000 In
the enterprise and Wiedler $25OO. The
total expense was to be about $4,000
He says they paid Mrs. Milburn $75oC
on the lease and spent the remainder
of the money building tents and offices
They went into debt for some things
Disagreement arose and despite theii
protests Mrs. Milburn rescinded tho
lease and took charge of the property
He says the option which Cole had
in the property was not affected, but
that before the option expired Mrs
Milburn sold the property to the Lewis
Publishing company for $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-11

remedy in the ordinary course of law,
and that mandamus proceedings are
their only alternative.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-11
HOSPITAL PATIENT AT
LAST FINDS RELATIVES
Roland Wilson May Recover From
Supposed IncurabIe Disease, and
Friends Aid Him

After a search of almost three
months involving the employment OF
detectives and the expenditure of a
considerable sum of money, Mrs
Meyers of Pomona, who is the guar
dian of Roland Wilson, has found her
charge in the county hospital.
The boy was found in Los Angeles
by the officials almost a month ago
He had been spending his time in the
streets leading the life of tramp and
had contracted a severe cold which led
to spinal meningitis.
An ice cream vender became inter-
ested in him and gave him employment
in the factory, where his wares ars
made The cool air of the basement
kitchen affected a constitution which
had been weakened by exposure and
lack of proper nourishment and when
taken to the county hospital young
Wilson was unconscious and could tell
nothing of his relatives or friends
The doctors said that his case was
hopeless and began a search for some
clew to his identity.
Since that time the boy has been re-
covering until he has regained con-
sciousness. In his delirlum the boy
talked of relatives, but he gave no
definite clew to their whereabouts.
Officers were asked to aid in the
search with the result that Mrs. Mey-
ers, who is well-to-do resident of
Pomona, was communicated with and
came at once to see him. She says
the boy ran away from her home four
months ago, apparently without any
reason. and she has been searching the
state for him. Romayne Way, a bro
ther, who is in the navy. has also come
down from San Francisco TO see him.
1t is now expected that the boy will
entirely recover.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-11
Death of centenarlan

BY Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, March 10. = Mrs.
Nancy Kelly, the Oldest white woman
in Maryland, is dead at the age of 107
years. Her oldest living son is 70 and
her youngest daughter is SO. For
nearly half century Mrs. Kelly re-
sided in the house in which she died.
She leaves ten grandchildren, and nine
teen great grandchildren.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-11

ter and later into the San Joaquin
valley and Fresno. He asks for
bonus of $4,000 and fifty foot right-of-
way. the money to be invested in rails.
The road will cost he says 100000.
of which amount $4,000 will be paid
for rails and will be commenced within
four months after the right-of-way
and bonus have been provided for and
paid. It will be in operation about
January 1906
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-11

Vanity is egotism wrong side out.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-11

Nothing is holy unless Il IS helpful
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-11
NEW RAILWAY TO JOIN
MONTEREY AND SALINAS
Road Is Expected to Be in Operation
by the Beginning of
Next Year

BY Associated Press.
SALINAS, March 1O.-A contract has
been signed by M. V. Quigg, president
of the Monterey Gas and Electric COM
pany. in which he agrees to build,
equip and put in operation an electric
road for passengers and freight traffic
between Monterey and Salinas, which
ultimately will be extended to Hollis
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-11
italian Peasants Riot
BY Associated Press

BY Associated FFesa
NEW YORK, March 10-Dispatches
from San Marco. near Manfredonia
report, according to Herald dispatch
from Naples, that peasants. provoked
to riot by local matters. attempted to
storm the customs houses and town
hall. There was a conflict with the
troops. of whom fifteen were wounded
while the rioters had numerous in
jured and four dead.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-11
MADE BIG DEAL IN ST. LOUIS
MRS. Mllburn Said to Have Sold
Property In East
Special to The Herald.

ST. LOUIS, March DEMONSTRATION
here for the purpose Of solving, if pos
sible. the Milburn murder mystery, to-
day brought to light details of Mrs.
Milburns Altamont Heights deal.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-11
The Man of Letters

with an KS of NRG.
He wrote a Sonnet to DIX"
He wrote his lines in XTC-
No EZ matter to SA.
But ah; he had an NME
Whose NV many bard has stood for;
He wrote 'As NE 1 C,
'Tis not an MT title-We
Confess DIX is all it's good for
Cleveland Leader.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-04-05
OLD RELICS
Displayed by an 0ldtime Citizen
Also a Memorable Election
Contest.

Among the early day farmers of
Benton county who come to Cor
wallis occasionally is William Rid
enour, who resides on Big Elk, in
Lincoln county. Mr.. Ridenour
is well down the shady slope of
life, time when a reverent man
becomes reminiscent and dwel1s
largely upon things that havebeen,
and those which might have been.
Upon the occasion of Mr.. Riden-
ours recent visit to town he exhib-
tied a number of relics which are a
source of pleasure to him and Of
interest to others. In his collec-
ton, for example, is certificate of
good character and proficiency in
the blacksmith trade issued by his
instructor and employer. Jacob
Flaugher, Jr. It was dated at
Titan, Ohio, in 1852, just prior
to Mr.. Ridenour's departure for
the California gold fields. Other
relics priced by him are several du-
plicate drafts upon the Adams and
the Wells. Fargo & Company's
express companies. The originals
were sent by Mr.. Ridenour to his
father at various times soon after
the former arrived in California,
and began taking out the yellow
metal. Several articles in his pos
session have been sought by the
Oregon Historical society. but the
owner on several occasions declin-,
ed to part with them.
Mr.. .Ridenour came to Benton
county in 1859. Later he married
Jane Kenney. whose father, the
colonel, located the Newman place,
in the Long Tom settlement. Mr..
Ridenour, himself owned a farm a
mile south of Corvallis, for many
years. He and George Houck
were partners in the stock business
for long period, and were quite
successful. In 1868, Mr.. Riden-
our ran for sheriff, of this county,
against Judson Palmer. in what
was memorable campaign, The
first count of the votes showed Rid
enour to have been elected by two
votes but recount gave the office
to Palmer by one majority. Mr..
Ridenour was prominent in the af-
fairs of Benton many years, but rs
years ago he took UP ranch on
Big Elk. and there he resides in
retirement and comparative enjoy
ment.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-04-05
THE BOYS LOST
And the Girls Won at Debate Second
Contest IN Catch Series.

A big audience was in College
chapel Friday night to hear Sorosis
girls debate with the boys of the
Zetegathean society. The contest
resulted in a defeat for the boys.
similar calamity having overtaken
a boys team in a debate with girls
in the initial contest of the series.
A fact that makes the case interest
ing is that of the three years the
Catch cup has been debated for,
the boys had won but once while
girls have twice captured the prize.
The Am1citia boys first captured
the cup, then the Pierian girls and
last year the Feronian maidens.
In Friday nights debate, the
question was "ResoKed that the
president of the United States
should not have the power of Veto
The boys have the affirmative and
the girls the negative, and the
teams were, Zetegatheans, Mr..
Thayer, Mr.. Forrest and Mr..
Clark; Sorosis; Miss Leona Weber
Miss Pauline Davis and Miss Edna
Irvine, The boys maintained that
the president had already greater
power than the constitution origin
ally designed, and with much force
endeavored to establish the fact
that the veto is not necessary. The
girls pointed out that of the 433
measures vetoed time but 20
have been passed over the presid-
ent's negative, IS Of those being
in partisan contest between con-
gress and Andrew Johnson. This
fact they urged, indicated that the
veto had been wisely used, which
was a reason for its continuance.
They also urged it to be needed as
a stay against corrupt and bad
legislation, and as a means for the
president to defend the executive
power against possible encroach-
ments of congress. The judges
were, E, R. Bryson, Prof. Homer
and Prof, Tartar.
In addition to the debate, there
was a piano solo and encore by
Mrs. Green, and a vocal duet,
pleasantly rendered, by Miss Juliet
Cooper and Miss Una Stewart.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-04-05
FOR THE SCHOOLS.
Money to be Divided Among Them
What Each Gets Under Spring
Apportionment.

County Supt. Denman made an
apportionment of school funds to
the schools of the county Monday.
The whole amount of funds in the
hands of the treasurer is over $15,-
900. Only part of this sum how
ever, was disbursed in order to save
sufficient funds for the fall appor-
tionment in October. 81, $50 was
divided in proportion to the numb
er of children in each district. The
following amount was given each
district:
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-04-05
Real Estate.

You are much pleased with Willamette
Valley,
You like its breezes; its gentle rains,
But if you cannot buy to suit
You will take your family back again.
Now before you leave forssEastern lands
Let US advise you, for we can!
If you wish to purchase home,
Why don't you have talk with
H. NJ. STONE.
He has property to rent and sell,
And about its quality he can tell.
He don't@ake pro exclusively.
If a deal is not made his time is free.
Of holding political Office he don't boast
But forty three years has lived on the
Coast,
And sure knows well the quality of land
So place your business in his hands.
H. NJ. Stone.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-04-05
EXTENDING WINTER RATES.
To Yaquina Bay Which to People Wish
ing to Enjoy Natures Beauties
Prove so Popular.


Prove so Popular.
The low rates in effect from points on
the S. P. to Yaquina Bay during the
winter which proved so popular with the
people wishing to view nature at that
magnificent seaside resort have been
extended during April and tickets will
sold on Wednesdays and Saturdays until
the last of April good for return at any
time up to May 3Ist, 1905.
The month of April should be favor.
lite one for visiting the seaside where the
health-giving breezes of the Pacific will
Danish "spring fever and other ills to
which flesh 10 heir.
Tickets from all eastside points to all
westside points, and vice versa, via the
G &E are also on sale; and on April 1st
tickets to all westside points will be on
sale by the G & E at Albany; and to all
eastside points on the S by the G Ct E
at Corvallis on which baggage can be
checked through to destination.
Full information in regard to rates etc
can be obtained from any S P or c & E
agent or from W. E. Conan G PAS P
Co Portland, or T H Curtis Acting man
ager G & E R R Company Albany, Or.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-04-05
Real Estate Transfers.

W. NJ. Ladd and wife to J. B.
Horner, lots in Jobs and Wilkin' S
add. $772.
j. E. Halliday to John Bier, 3
lots in blk Il. 5000.
J. H. Wilson and wife to G. R.
Farra, Hawkins mill. 81.
Ida M. Horning and hus. to G.
R. Farra. Hawkins mill. 81.
Ida M. Horning and hus to G..
R. Farra, 40 acres near Philonlath.
$500. y
G. R. Farra to ]. H. Wilson,
Hawkins mill. 81.
Sadie G. Howell and hus. to
Richard Graham 40 acres on XII
ger island. ST.
w. M. Ladd and wife to O. S.
Noyes. lots, blk IS, Wilkins add.
$50.
E. E. Wilson to Mary J. Reed,
s lots blk E, Avery's add, $24o.
John E. Halliday to J. \. Phil
lips lot 7 blk 2. 5000,
P.J. Porter to w. I. Price, d
lots in N. B. & P. Avery's add,
S3Io.
E. W. Hadley and WI to J. F.
Yates, lots in Jobs add, 81.
Lillian P. Luckey and hus. to J.
N, McFadden 2-I5 interest in the
McE1roy farm and lots in Wells &
McE1roys add. $IIoo.
B.!Wo1dt and wf to E. B. Horn.
ing one lot in N. 9. & P. Avery !:
add. 500.
First National Bank to E. P
Jones, lot 10, blk 9 in Wilkins ado
SIS.
Theodore Parker to E1nora Nc
Quinn, 81 acres near Albany
$I445.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-04-05
Call for Warrants.

Notice is hereby given that there
is money On hand in the city
treasury to pay all warrants
drawn on the general fund and In
dorsed prier to Oct IA, 1902, in
Guiding warrant numbered 34o5.
There is also money in the city
treasury to pay all indorsed city
street fund warrants. Interest
will be stopped on same from this
date. Corvallis, Mar 2S, Ioo5.
William McLagan,
City Treas.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-04-05
Poverty Social.

The ladies of the w. R. c. will
give a Poverty social Thursday Apr
E, at I. o. o. F. hall. Entertain
ment and supper IS cents. Prize
for best Poverty costume. Every
body, come.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-04-05

You will find full line of flooring Rus
tic and finishing lumber at the Benton
County lumber yards opposite S, P. de-
pot. Our No. 8 grade of the above can
not be beat in price and material Call
and see. mI5-tf
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-04-05
Lost.

Somewhere on the road between
Vidito stable and g. w. Cooper S
place a Wa1tham screw case stem
winding watch. Finder please re-
turn to Times office and receive re-
ward. A. A, Newton. ct.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-04-05
Wanted.

Setting hens. Gail onsor address
Bowen Lester, Corvallis.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-04-05
Spring Opening.

Pattern hats and novelties at Mrs
J. Masons, Friday Mar. 81, and
following days.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-04-05
OVER SEVEN INCHES.
Of Rain In March-Two Frosts-To-
tails for Past Years.

Only 7.o5 inches of rain fell in
March. It probably looked to the
old inhabitant that it was raining
more than that, but 7.o5 inches
was all the college weather clerk
found for measurement.
The highest temperature during
the month was II, on the 9th, and
the lowest, 81 on the goth. The
latter was the morning when there
was general averment about town
by citizens that they had found ice
about their places that morning.
The greatest rainfall in "a hours
was ia inches on the p 5th. Twen-
tyone days were rainy, nine were
clear, seven part cloudy, and IS
cloudy. There was frost on the
2eth and goth, light in both in
stances. The total rainfall for the
period beginning the 1st of last
September and ending March 31st,
was 34.77 inches. The total for
the same period last year with the
month Of April added, that is from
September 1st to May 1st, was
51.64 inches. The total for the
year before that, with April in
cluded, was 3s.25 inches.