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The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-11
DEATH TO TWO.
Explosion Of a Stationary Boiler
Sunday at Chanute.
Blows H. 4. Shannon and Gene
Turner Two Hundred Yards.
WERE WORKING IN OIL.
In a Well Closely Situated a
Workman Aspbyxiated.
Maugled Bodies Taken to Their
Homes for Burial.
WE'RE WORKING N OIL.

Chanute. Kan, Dec. 1I.-An explosion
Of stationary boiler ON an oil lease
eight miles east Of here at o'clock
Sunday afternoon killed Herbert A.
shannon of Merwin, No, and Gene
Turner Of this city. Both men were
employed on the lease drilling wells
and pumping oil. -Four men in the pow
or house 20 feet away were unhurl
though one end of the building was
blown away. The men We're blown into
q plowed field 260 yards away-The man
gIed bodies we're taken TO Chanute-
shauron's body viii be shipped TO Mer-
win fer burial.
on the same lease. less than 80 feet
from where the deadly explosion oc-
eurred. Dudley Chambers, MerWln'
No. field manager of the Southwest
ern company. was found asDhyxiated
in nearly empty oil tank which he
had been cleaning. shannon ana ur-
ner were running oil from this tank in
The afternoon.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-11
NEGROES WORK UNDER RIFLE
Unusual Means Necessary to Keep
Railroad Laborers Easy.

Arkansas City, Kan. Dee 1l-Iheere eI.
was a most unusual sight at Poyell 5
can1D ON the Midland Valley railroad
grade one day last week, according to the
report of man who was down there, ana ana
it was nothing less than an oid man y NElttl ~
a Winchester rifle driving a bunch OIL l5
The negroes had been imported from
T<a1sas C7jtv and it had cost the conrrac-
to5.s abo7lf S55O a head to get them there.
After they had landed at camp and had
their supper, lodging and breakfast, they
concluded they would not go to work and
started out across the country Tor the
nearest settlement.
The foreman of the gang. who is an
elderly white man. concluded that the
contractor was too much out on their
fare to allow them to get away. He or
dered them to stop. They refused TO OBEY
Winchester and repeated the order This
time it was obeyed and the negroes start
cd 10 work They will be kept at it an
fiji they at least work out the amounts
they have already cost the contractor.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-11
PULLING FOR GALVESTON.
Big Four officials Say 1t Will Be Sea-
port of America in Ten Years.

Galveston, Tex. Dec. 11.@Three of
the passenger traffic officials of the Big
-Four We're in Galveston last week. They
were Assistant General Passenger
Agent c. i. EIiIeary of st. Louis, Tray
cling Passenger Agent j. N. Stone,
with headquarters at Dallas. and Com
mercial Agent Joseph Rankin of Dali
las. They We're here mainly for the
purpose of keeping up old acquaint-
ances with the railroad men of this
city. While here Mr.. HiIIeary went
out over the city in company with sec
retary Gardner of the Business League
and other friends. and upon his return
ventured the belief that within ten
years Galveston will be the greatest
port in the United States.
New York has been forced to recog-
nize you" said he. philadelphia and
Baltimore did all they could to keep
the approaching conditions from COM
ing about, but now it is only a ques-
tion of time, not in five years. perhaps,
hut in ten years. / believe. when Cal
weston Will lead all the ports Of Amer
lea -
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-11

that whatever differences the Alton had
with its stockholders had been Settled,
and that no legal proceedings viii be
brought.
The first intination that the Alton $
charter was to be attacked in the courts
on the ground of vercapitafization came
last summer. when ". r. Crawford, son
OF Henry Crawford, the capitalist, and
julius johnson. his attorney. held a con-
ference with States Attorney Healy and
Mr. Shaw. At that time Mr.. Healy said
that nothing would be done until after
the summer vacation Again the rumoTs
cropped out on November -, and again
the attorneys for the Alton made strenu-
Gus efforts 10 discount them, but from
other sources came the information that
the date for beginning the proceedings
had been set for this week.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-11
MnlIace SIGNS a Contract.

St Louis Dec. 11.-President r. L.
Hedges has bul1etined his first con-
tract of the season. The document
bears the signature of one Rhody Wal
lace. and the premier shortstOp Of the
American league will again chase
grounders and run down flies around
short and third base next season.
What Wallace's contract calls for
Hedges is not willing to give out. but
he is probably one of the players who
will not have to stand much of a cut
in his salary despite the fact that he
is drawing one of the biggest in the
American league today.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-11
ireland Yet at Liberty.

Arkansas City. Kan. Dec. I1.-Arthur Z.
Ireland, the organizer of the American
Federation of Labor, who is under a
county Jail for assaulting a non-uuion
santa l'e machinist, is in the city from
ST. Paul MINI. HIS attorneys have filed
q motion for a rehearing of his case in
the supreme court. and until that is de-
cidsd Ireland is allowed his liberty. If
lt is decided against him he viii at once
surrender to the sheriff. Governor TIoch
viii hear his application for pardon, which
viii be presented by q delegation from
the federation December 2S
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-11
WICHITA ENTHUSIASTIC.
Begins Hustling Banquet Funds for
Irl.eioIlt Rate Convention.

wichita. Kan. Dec. I.-Steps will be
taken at once to raise 81, 900 to defray the
expenses of the Kansas freight rate con-
ve1tion which viii be held in this city
January TO- 4 banquet will be served to
visiting delegates and speakers viii be
brought here from other states
Gov Folk of Missouri. Gov Nanzandt
of Minnesota and Senator LaFollette Of
Wisconsin have been invited. Gov. Hoch
will address the convention J. s. George
of Hutchinson. Kan, d. w. Cowden of
Salina, kan. and C. I. Davidson. Frank
c. Wood and J. c. Stewart have been
named on the executive committee.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-11
VIII OPPOSE ALLEN.
Converted Republican Paper at Olathe
to Aid Scott.

Olathe. kan, Dec. 1.-THE Olathe Tri-
bnne. the Populist paper of this town.
has been purchased by the Whitney, Rich
ardsOn company OF Kansas City, Mo. and
converted into a Republican paper. with
Clark 4. Richardson as editor 1t viii
hereafter be the Republican Tribune and,
il is said. will oppose the nomination OF
Henry Allen for congress.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-11
SAFE AND so.JND.

Safe IN its securities all first mort
cages on homes under careful ap-
praisement, by men experienced in
real estate values. Sound in its prin-
ciples which have stood the test oe
years Surely safe place to invest
your money. Call or send for book
let.
The Capitol Building ana Loan
Association. 5s4 Kansas ATenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-11
Nordica B,lys Country Home.

BaIdwins. l. l.. Dec 11-AIme. Nordiea
the prfrna donna. has just bought a coun-
try place in this village Il short dis-ance
from the town. Caretakers are aheady in
possession of the place. which. although
modest a = to house and outbuildings will
be added to and will become a delightful
summer home for the priIna donna. Nor
diea bought the live stock on the place.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-11
2. II. TUNsTON IS FREE.
Charges Against lola Man for Resist
ing the Officers DrOpped.

lola Kas Dec. 1.-THE cases
against T. H Funston. eX-congress-
man from Kansas. father of Gen. Fred
Funston, charging him with disturb
ing the peace have been dropped in
the district court. Mr.. Funston came
to lola on the morning of July 10. the
day c. L. Melvin blew UP the town
with dynamite. and commended the
actions OF Melvin. he was armed
with a shotgun and threatened the life
Of officer Cannon, who attempted to
arrest him.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-11
CHARGE OF CoUNTERFEITTNG.
Two I4eavenworth Men Circulating
Pewter Dollars.

Lea~enworth. kan, Dec. 11.-Vclor-
ious Newell. a veteran i'll the Soldiers
home was arrested here on charge
OF counterfeftlnR. 1t is alleged that
Newell gave counterfeit half dollars TO
a veteran named Haynes, who is also
under arrest. The half dollars were
made from pewter. 1t was easy TO de-
tect that they were counterfeit. New
oil was at ono time, about twenty years
ago. sheriff of Benton county. Missouri
lit IS said that he was in trouble while
sheriff and did not serve the term out
Tor which he was elected.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-11
Talzes Clained a15 victims,

Chicago, Dec. 1.-According to figures
compiled by the late marine news bureau
the death hsr OF the Great Lakes during
the season now closing has been The
heaviest Of anx year since big steel YES
sells began to be ussd on the lakes A
total Of e15 lives wore lost. OF these rs
we're lost during the three great storms
This faII The remaining a9 were lost by
IalllnE oEerboard and Like causes.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-11
Camght between the Cnrs

Wichita, Kan. Dec. 11.-WhtIe driv-
ing across the st. Louis s, San Fran
cisco railroad track Sunday evening
j. Hilton. an old man living east Of
town, was caught between Two sec
uons of a freight train and proba bl1-
was fatally injured. He was taken is
the St Francis hospital. There is lit
Tie hope Of his recovery. The train
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-11
DROP c. & \. PROCEEDINGS.
suit to Amul It's Charter Has Been
Abandoned

Chicago, Dec. u.-Information has been
given out by the attorneys for the Chi
cago and Alton that quo warranto pro
ceedfngs would not be brought against
the railroad for annulment of it's charter
some day this week as scheduled. To a
certain extent this information was dis
counted by States Attorney Healy. who
declared that he had not been notified of
the abandonment OF the contemplated
proceedings.
Ralph n Shaw. one Of the attorneys
for the Alton, made the statement today
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-11

Seattle. Wash. Dee. 1.-THE Rev.
Frank Okazaki. pastor of the japanese
Baptist mission IN Seattle. supported by
leading Christian japanese residents, IS
planning a colony for immigrants from
his country. It is planned 10 establish
the colony somewhere on Puget Sound
Okazakf desires to eSta blish the colony
in order that he may better spread leach
ings among his people
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-11

Kansas City. Kan. Dec. 1.-THE Rev.
George Davidson. who for the past year
has been rector of the Episcopal church
in Independence, Kan. has accepted a
call from ST. Stephens church in Mari
eta. Ohio. The Rev. Mr.. Davidson is
a son of Mrs. George Davidson of this
city. Before his ordination to the min
istry he was a member of the vested
choir O. st. PauTs Episcopal church
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-11

the Sierra AIadre mountains and is , 4
per cent compensated. The highest de-
gree curve is 8 degrees. The road will
traverse a country that is noted for its
scenery and at one place will run with
in twenty meters of the brink of a
gorge 5000 feet deep and q mile wide.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-11
. sencca Jolnt shootinr.

Seneca. Kan. Dec. 11.-Mike Car
men was accidentally shot and almost
instantly killed in q row in a joint here.
Carmen was not taking part in the
fight. William Payne was thrown out
and his leg broken. The inquest into
the death of Carmen viii be held upon
the arrival of the coroner from Sa-
laafhg
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-11
NEW G., H. & D. SYNDICATE.
Believed That System Is to Be Appor.
toned Among several Roads.

New York, Dec. 11.-ReDorts are
current that J. p. Morgan & Co. have
formed a syndicate consisting of Mr..
Morgan, Norman B. Ream, represent
ing the Pennsylvania. Erie and other
allied railroad interests; II. Mex.
Twombly. representing the Vanderbilt
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-11
OPPOSE RATE REGULATION.
Chicago BrOtherhOOds Are Against
President ROOseveIt's Plan.

NIIILassO IoIOtEINTIIUOle -AIE tHssllIISl
President ROOsevelt's Plan.
Chicago. Dec. IA resolution protest
ing against the placing in the hands of
the interstate commerce commission the
power to fix railroad rates was adopted
at a meeting here yesterday of the repre-
sentatives of the different railway en-
ployes' brotherheods in Cook county. The
meeting was attended by 80 delegates. The
resolution adopted declares that IAN in
reference with the earning power of the
railroads will be detrimental to the rail-
road employees, would make harder the
conditions now existing. and would be
used a 9 a bar against any future move
ment on our part for l5etterment of wages
pOndifiopS'
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-11
a pittsburg pioneer Dead.

Pittsburg Kan. Dec. III. r. Unroe,
one of the old settlers of Baker town
shin and a man who has always been
prominent in public affairs, is dead at his
home af Paralysis
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-11
Death Of Mrs. Katheryn Rupert.

Arkansas City. Kan. Dec. 1l.-Ars.
Eathervn Rupert, aged 80 years, died
here Sunday of quick consumption.
She was the wife of W. A. Rupert, the
Missouri Pacific agent.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-11

was standing across the street and had
been cut in two in order to allow
teams TO pass. Hilton started to drive
across when the engine backed.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-07-04
Another Pretty Wedding.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Willis Vidito in this city was the
scene of pretty wedding Sum
day, the bride being Mrs. Rachel
A. Murray, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Vidito, and A. c. Freeman,
of Philomath. The ceremony
was performed bv T. 7. Vincent,
at high noon, in the presence of
about 20 relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Vidito
acted as bridesmaid and grooms-
man. After the congratulations
were over, the company sat down
to delicious wedding dinner.
The bride was becomingly
gowned in white and carried a
bouquet of roses. The parlor
was artistica1iy decorated for the
occasion with cut flowers. Mr..
and Mrs. Freeman will reside be-
yond Philomoth, the groom be-
ing engineer at the Benton coun-
ty saw mill. Both are estimable
young people, who have the well
wishes of many friends in Ben.
ton.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-07-04

School work. Several persons
were present as delegates who
have been connected with this
organization for over twenty-five
years, notably. J. H. Edwards, of
Monroe, and Prof. Sneak, Of
Philomath.
The Rev. DR.. Beatty, of San
Francisco, and the official repre-
sentative of the Sunday School
Union of the Methodist Episco-
pal church, was present during
the entire convention and assist
ed greatly by his addresses and
explanations of some of the diff
ferent questions involved in Sun
day School work. His address
Friday night was especially high
ly spoken of by those who heard
it.
The address ''The Bible as
Literature" by the Rev. Mr..
Green, of our city, was regarded
as an address of unusual merit,
The officers elected for the en-.
suing year are as follows: Presi.
dent, J. H. Edwards; vice-presi
dent, w. F. Swami; secretary
and treasurer, Miss Hollester
president home department., Mrs
Cramer.
Resolutions of thanks were
voted to DR.. Beatty for his ex
cellent services, and to the off
GERS of the Methodist church fo
the use of the edi6ce. The dele
gates express themselves as yer,
much encouraged in their worl
through the help of the conven
ton.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-07-04

is soon to have an ample water
system of its own, but I am of
the opinion the college will be
glad to take mountain water
when an opportunity offers and
likely the additional income from
this service would prove quite an
acceptable item. Besides the
city is getting service all this
time absolutely without cost
which is worth $500 per anum.
think it unnecessary to say
more, for surely all ale anxious
for good wholesome water and
plenty of it, both from the staud-
point of health ard fire protection
when it is SO plain that it can be
this had without it costing US a
sirgle cent, except we take water
from the system after it may be
installed and in that case we shall
most surely be getting value re-
ceived for every dollar SO spent,
wher the very low rates above
figured are carefully considered,
and don't fail to remember that
even though you should not rent
the water that your property will
have fire protection from this
most complete system, and this
we must all confess is more than
the great majority of US have at
present.
| l surely have as little personal
interest as any one can have who
lives outside of the limit at pres
ent protected by the present
system, for I have a wind mill on
my property, but realizing the
untold benefits from many stand
points Il urge all to join in an
earnest support of the proposition.
Yours for an up-to-date city,
A. ]. JOHNSON.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-07-04
Real Estate Transfers.

]. 0. Wilson and VT. TO S. w.
Homes, lot, Avery's 2nd Add,
Corvallis, $3.50.
Minnie A. Wilson to S. w.
Homes, I lot Avery's aud Add,
5000.
Mehala K. Robinson ct al to
Frank Francisco, 90 acres S. W.
of Corvallis, $3,618. 86.
c. c. Chandler and wi. to E..
E. Wilson, 80 acres in Alsea, $40.
Eliza A Belknap and bus. to
R. !. Watts, lots 3 and 4. Wells
& McElroy's Add, 81, 500.
Wallace Baldwin to Morris
Senders, 80 acres north of Philo-
math, 500.
A. N. Wood and WI. to G. A.
Cooper, 100 acres n. W. of Cor
Wallis, 500.
S. K. Brown ct al to Teresa
Mcdonald, I lot in Philomath,
$175.
Coast Land & Livestock Co.,
to John L. Robinson, 100 acres
west of Philomath, $40.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-07-04
Bent Her Double.

81 knew no one, for four weeks, when
1 was sick with typhoid and kidney
trouble" writes Mrs. Annie Hunter. of
Pittsburg, Pa, "and when [ got better,
although had one OF the best doctors I
could get, I was bent double, and had to
rest my hands on my knees when
walked. From this terrible affection
was rescued by Electric Bitters, which
restored my health and strength. and
now can walk as straight as ever They
are simply wonderful. Guaranteed to
cure stomach, liver and kidney disorders;
at Allen & Woodward's drug store; price
Soc.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-07-04
The Diamond Cure,

The latest news from Paris, is, that
they have discovered diamond cure
for consumption. If you fear consump-
ton or pneumonia, it. will. however, be
be best for you to take that great remedy
mentioned by w. 7. McGee, of Vanleer,
Tenn Il had a cough for fourteen
wears. Nothing helped me until | took
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs and Colds, which gave in
slant relief. and effected a permanent
cure" Uuequalled quick cure for Throat
and Lung Troubles. At Allen & Wood
wards drug store: price so cents and ST.,
guaranteed. Trial bottle free.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-07-04
Sunday School Convention.

The County Sunday School
Convention held last Thursday
and Friday at the First Method
ist church in this city was not
largely attended, but the interest
displayed from beginning to end
is reported as great and good.
Various excellent papers were
read and addresses made upon the
several vital phases of Sunday
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-07-04
Doctors said He would not live.

Peter Fry, Woodruff Pa. writes: "Af
ter doctoring two years with the best
physicians in v ainesburg. and still get
ting worse, the doctors advised me if l
had any business to attend to had bet.
ter attend to 1t at once, as could not
possibly liveanother month as there was
no cure for me. Foley's Kidney Cure
was recommended to me by friend, and
l Immediately sent my son to the store
for it and after taking three bottles be
gan to get better and continued to inn
prove until was entirely WE'LL" Sold by
Graham & Wortham.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-07-04
She Tried Five Doctors.

Mrs. Frances L. Sales, of Missouri Val
ley, Ia, writes: Il have been afflicted
with kidney trouble five years; had &C.
we're pains in my back and a frequent de-
sire to urinate. When riding expert
enced much pain over the region of the
kidneys. 1 tried five physicians without
benefit and then concluded to try Foley,s &
Kidney Cure. After taking three 81 bot.
ties I was completely cured" Sold by
Graham & Wortham
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-07-04
The Original.

Foley & Co.. Chicaoo, originated Hon
ey ard Tar throat and Iu2g remedy.
and on account of the great merit aud
popularity of Fole.'s Honey and Tai
many limitations are offered for TIE genu.
inc. Ask for Foley's Honey and Tar and
refuse any substitute offered as no other
preparation will give the same satisfac
ton. 1t is mildly laxitlve. 1t contains
no opiates and is safest for children anc
delicate persons. Sold by Graham &
Worthams.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-07-04
SATURDAYS AND S
Forced to Starve.

B. F. Leek. of Concord. Kv., lays
''For 81 years suffered agoni-s, with a
sore on my upper lip, so painful some
times that I could not eat. After vain
" trying everything else, ..n.ed 1t with
Bncklen's Arnica Salve." us great for
burns, cuts and wounds. At Allen &
Woodward's drug store; only 25c.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-07-04
GOVERNORS threat.

What He May do to Iowa if
She Repeats.
Readers of the Gazette will re-
call the fact that some two months
ago the sheriff of Crawford coun-
ty, Iowa. returned to this county
one Russell Clifford, claiming him
to be insane. Benton county
officials had said Clifford exam
ined and he was adjudged insane
and sent to the asylum at Salem.
Oregon has always been con-
siderate enough to care for all
insane within her borders and it
seemed something of an outrage
that Iowa should 1eturn, to Ger
wallis an insane patient, especi-
ally when such patient had no
relatives here, nor any property
interests, neither were there any
sentimental reasons for so doing.
1t would appear that the sheriff
of Crawford county, Iowa, desir-
ed a little trip.
But this did not end the mat
ter. The state of Iowa recently
presented bill to this state for
the sum of $171. This sum
Iowa thinks due her for trans
porting Russell Clifford to this
city. A dispatch sent out from
Salem last Thursday contains
Gov. Chamberlain's views on the
subject, as follows:
Officials of the State of Iowa
got severe scoring from Governor
Chamberlain today for bringing
an insane man to this state, turn
ing him loose aEd then asking
Oregon to pay the expense OF
transportation.
eff this is the proper course to
pursue" says Gov. Chamberlain
in reply, "Oregon can find a con-
siderable number of former resi-
dents in the asylum here and can
take them back to their home
state aud ask Iowa to bear the
expense. "
He does not threaten that this
will be done, but he makes his
opinion of the action of the
Iowa officers plain and says that
if he ever knows of a sheriff
bringing an insane person here
again he will have the sheriff ar
rested and prosecuted.
The man who was brought tc
Oregon was Russell Clifford
formerly of Corvallis. Giford
went to Iowa and the sheriff O
Crawford county brought hin
back to Corvallis and left him
The county court of Bento:
county committed him to tn.
Oregon Insane Asylum.
The Board of Control of th'
the State of Iowa wrote to Gov
Chamberlain, asking that th'
State of Oregon pay the expeus'
of transporting Clifford, amount
ing to $I71. Governor Chamber
lain says most emphatically tha
the State of OREGON will max
no such payment.
He informs the Iowa official
that Oregon has always beel
charitable enough to care for al
the insane found within he
borders, regardless of the lengtI
of time they have been in tn
state. He says that beyond
doubt if the states of Oregon
Washington and California shoul
adopt the practice commenced b
Iowa, these three Western State
could get rid of one-half of thei
insane patients by returnin
them to Eastern States fror
which they came short tim
prior to their commitment.
After answering the letter c
the Iowa officials, Governo
Chamberlain said in an interview
that there should be a law on th
statute-books making it Grim
for any person to bring an insan
patient to this state to throw hir
upon public charity.