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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-02-20
Now Blind.

Old-timers will learn with re-
gret that Jacob Frantz, who for
years was a freighter between
Corvallis and Yaquina bay in the
days before the railroad, has be-
come totally blind as the result
of an unsuccessful operation on
his eyes. The Telegram tells the
story as follows:
Jacob Frantz, an old soldier
and well-known resident, of To-
ledo, Lincoln county,. has just
been totally deprived of his sight
through an unsuccessful opera
ton for cataract" at a local hos
pital. Frantz, who served in the
Forty-sixth Ohio infantry for a
good portion of the war, was
wounded twice, and has been
given a $12-a-month pension.
He is IS years old, and this pen
sion is about all the income he
has to maintain him. He was
asked today if he would go to the
poor farm of Lincoln county.
"No, SIR" he cried emphatic
ally, cpl put a bullet through
my brain first"
He could have his pension in
creased were he to swear that his
blindness is a result of service in
the army, but this he will not do
as he cannot conscieutiously.
He is a bachelor aud for nearly
40 years has been engaged in
teamins in what is now Lincoln
county. For many years he
freighted from Corvallis to va
quina Bay, before the railroad
was built.
"When the surgeons removed
the cataract from my eye ]
caught a glimpse of the blue sky
and I felt happy" he said, "bu'
next morning all was dark ano
the surgeons admitted that the
operation was a failure. l have
no fault to find with them, how
ever, as they did all they coulo
for me-"
DR.. E. c. Brown says that @
out of 100 such operations are
successful, and he attributes the
failure Of this to the condition
OF Franz's blood, which was sus-
ceptible to Inflammation.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-02-20
on a salary or other compensa.

on salary or other compensa-.
ton.
An amendment proposed by
the Peoples Power League to
amend article q of the constitu-
ton 50 that the referendum may
be demanded upon any item
or section of a bill, and extend
ing the rights of initiative and
referendum to municipalities.
An amendment proposed by
the peoples power league to
amend sections and of article
II, so that one legislative as
sembly may submit constitution
al amendments, and that when
the vote upon an amendment has
been canvassed by the governor
and a majority found in its favor
he shall procls i'm it adopted and
it shall then be part of the con-
Istitution, beyond the power OF
1.-THE court to pass upon; also
that no law for a constitutional
convention shall be in force un-
It'll approved by a vote of the
people.
An amendment proposed by
the peoples power league to
amend section 2 of article II,
giving the legal voters of a mu.
ricipality power to frame and
adopt their own charter and
forbiding the legislature to create
municipal corporations.-Ex.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-02-20
Notice to the Taxpayers of Ben.
ton County.

Ihave prepared lists of the amounts
due from each tax payer, showing the
name of the parties assessed, and amount
of taxes due sfrom each; if you nay all
your taxes on or before the 18th dav OF
March, you will deduct per cent from
the amount as shown ON the list, if YOU
wish to pay only half your tax you must
do so on or before the second day OF
April, otherwise you will have the penal
ty and interest to pay. While the law
does not require me to accept checks or
money orders on taxes, yet I would
much prefer to have the Taxpayers pay
their taxes by mailing to me check o,
money order, this is a protection to
your = t as we'll as help to me as can
make up your receipts of night return
them by maitland not be rushed SO much
during the day. Said tax lists will
through the courtesy of the following
gentlemen be found at their places:
Summit, at Titus Ranney's store.
Blodgett, at j. A. Woods store.
Wren, at Richard Wilde's store.
Kings Valley, at Marion Frantz's
store, Miller & Alcorn's store, and Jacob
Cham bers' store.
Soap Creek, at the store of J. A.
Carter.
Paramount, at D. P. Mishler's resi-
dence, at Henry Hector's residence, at
T. B. Wi1liamson's resinence, at M. V.
Leeper's residence, and at the residence
| Of F. Fl. Hughson. -
IMouroe, at A. Wilhelm & and Sons
store, and at Norwood & Co.'S. store.
Alsea, at w. II. Malone's store.
Willamette, at Norwood q Co.'S. store
and at J. w. Jones' store at Inavale.a
Rellefountain, at store of Woodcock &
Tyler, at store of N. Glenn,
Phllomath, stores OF Hill & Son, J. E.
Henkle, F. P. Clark, Scott & Pugsley
and Moses Brothers.
M. P. BURNETT,
17-1S Sheriff of Benton County, Oregon
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-02-20
Pat Grove Acquitted.

Omaha, Feb. I6.-The jury in
the trial of Pat Grove, charged
with the robbery of Edward
Cudahy, the Omaha packer, OF
S25, 900 in connection with the
kidnapping of the latters' son FIVE
years ago, this afternoon, after
IS hours de1iberation, brought
in verdict of not guilty.
The kidnapping of Eddie Cud-
ally, December 70, 1900, and his
release upon the payment by his
father of SIS, 900 ransom created
a great sensation, and the search
for the kidnapers was stimulated
at the time by the offer of a re-
ward of $50, ooo by Mr.. Cudahy.
1t was the belief of authorities
that Grove and James Callahan
were the guilty parties, but no
trace of them could be found un-
til about a year ago, when Gala
han was arrested. He was identi-
fed by young Cudahy as one of
his captors, but was released on
trial, as it could not be shown
that he received any of the
money and there was at that
time no law making the kidnap-
ing of a person over 10 years of
age a crime.
Last October Grove was ar
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-02-20
A Healing Gospel.

The Rev. j. c. Warren, pastor of the
Sharon Baptist church, Belair. Ga, says
of Electric Bitters: 'It's a Godsend to
mankind. 1t cured me of lame back.
stiff joints, and complete physical col
lapse. [ was go weak it took me half an
hour to walk a mile. Two bottles OF
Electric Bitters have made me so strong
I have just walked three miles in 80
minutes and feel like walking three
more. It's made a new man of me"
Greatest remedy for weaknesses and all
stomach, liver and kidney complaints.
Sold under guarantee at Allen & Wood
wards drug store, Price so cents.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-02-20
People May Enact.

There will be ten initiative
petitions, constitutional amend
ments and referendum petition to
be voted on at the June election.
Through the failure of several to
secure the necessary number of
signatures, there will be no two
conflicting measures, as has been
feared would be the case.
Those measures that have re-
I ceived the required number of
signatures are as follows:
The 81, 900, 900 appropriation
bill passed by the legislature and
held up by referendum petitions.
The local option bill proposed
by the Liquordealers' Association
as an amendment to the present
local option law, aud which prac-
ticslly enacts The Jayne's bill.
The bill filed by the owners of
the Barlow road, requiring the
state to buy the road for the sum
OF So, 400.
The proposed constitutional
amendment fled by the equal
suffrage league, extending the
elective franchise to women.
A bill by the peoples power
league making it unla wful for
public service corporations to give
passes or tree or reduced rate ser
vice to public officials.
A bill by the state grange,
levying license tax upon the
gross earnings of refrigerator and
sleeping cars and oil companies.
A constitutional amendment
proposed by the Peoples Power
League to amend section I of
article II so that the public
printing will be entirely within
the control of the legislature, and
may be let by contract, or a |
printer elected or appointed, up
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-02-20

gtbeni1ag plan of treatment
Is following after Natures 1ld'a.
He uses natural remedies, that is native
medicinal roots, prepared by processes
time and money, without the use of alco-
hol, and by skillful combination in the
most exact proportions.
Used as one of the active ingredients
of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery,
BLACK CHERRYBARK specially eXerts its
influence in cases of lung and bronchial
troubles, and this vDIscoVERY is, there
fore, a sovereign remedy for bronchitis,
larylgitis, chronic coughs, catarrh and
kindred ailments.
The names of the medicinal ingredients
of this world-famous remedy are: Golden
Seal root, Queens root, Stone root,
Black Cherry bark, Bloodroot and Man
drake root.
"I have had such a wonderful experience
With Dr. Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery
that do not hesitate to recommend it. be-
Heving it to be wonderful medicine to build
I'D the tissues of the system" writes Miss
sesse Bro"n Bro asf secretary Emerson Literary
Wis. IVORY and nervous troubles had com
pletely rundown my health and strength;
had no appetite. slept badly, and was in
state OF nervous collapse. took twelve
bottles in all. and. each week. knew that
was getting better and stronger, until finally
| was as well and strong as had ever been.
L have the utmost faith and confidence in
your medicine. and wish to thank you for my
good health. which is blessing to anyone"
For 21 one-cent stamps to cover cost OF
mailing, you can get free copy OF the
rCommon Sense Medical Adviser" paper
covers; or cloth bound for 81 stamps
Address DIR. r. V. Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets should be
used with HGolden Medical Discovery.
whenever laxative is required.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-02-20
Resume Operations.

A few days ago the following
dispatch was sent to the Salem
Statesman from Philomath:
After the usual mid-winter
shutdown, the Benton County
Lumber Company's saving plant
near Mary's Peak and planer
near town have resumed opera
tions. Both plants employ about
FIFTY men.
General Manager S. Ewing
claims that the range of fine
large timber in the mountains is
sufficient to supply the mills for
many years to come.
To the keen disappointment of
the Philomath business fraternity
comes the announcement that
the Albany stage run will be dis
continued on the 18th inst, at
least between Corvallis and Philo-
math. Since in December the
stage has been arriving here with
mail at 1890 a. m., leaving here
at 4:3o P. m. This arrangement
made it possible for those receiv-
ing mail by stage in the morning
and by train at 2:I5 p. N. to
mail answers to communications
the same day.
It has been rumored that the
c. & E. Ry. will give a train
service to compensate discon-
tinuance of stage runs.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-02-20
THE SOUTH AND THE TARIFF.

While some New Englanders
are demanding tariff revision,
an increasing number of enter
prising and progressive men in
the South are favoring adher-
ence to the policy of a protect
i've tariff. The change in south
ern sentiment in this particular
is very noticeable and highly
significant.
President Roosevelt's personal
popularity in the South is no
doubt working wonders among
the people of that section in re-
spect to their attitude toward
political issues and parties. The
fact that the republican party
advocates protection and the
further fact that it's most con-
spicuous representative at the
present time is President Roose-
veit makes many southern men
feel more kindly toward the Or
ganization. They may not be
prepared to announce themselves
as republicans, but they certain
ly no longer look upon a south
ern republican as a traitor to his
section of the country.
Industrial development in the
South is, however, chiefly re-
sponsible for the growing senti'
ment in favor of protection.
Cotton manufacturing and the
production of iron and steel have
increased enormously, and thus {
manufacturing class composed o1
both capitalists and laborers has
developed in that section. 1t i:
but natural if these people are
so much in favor of protection
as their competitors in othel
parts Of the country. .-Denvel
Republican"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-02-20
FATAL YEAR FOR BOSSES.
Very Interesting Communication
From the Metropolis.
Portland, Oregon,

Feb. IL, 1906.
Ed. Gazette: The cat is out
OF the sack at last. No, that is
not exactly correct. He is not
exactly out. but can be seen
plainly. The old fellow has had
his head sticking out for some
time. He has been waiting for
a favorable opportunity to make
the jump. That time has nearly
arrived. He was sa ,ked up some
months ago by parties who
thought it prudent not t@ have
him squalling around until the
lawn was tullv cleared and all
things in readiness. His name
is E. L. Smith, and he wants to
be governor.
We have no authority to make
this statement, for Mr.. Smith
denies that he is a candidate and
says that he has not at any time
consented to run. But he add
ed: II may come out, should
my friends insist upon it, but I
do not want the Office unless
there is a general desire for me to
have it"
Mr.. Smith is an honest man
and we give him credit for try
ing to believe that he is telling
the truth, and for not knowing
hos BADLY be is humbug2ing
himself. He does not tIlink il IS
wise 70 let it be known that he
wants the Office and is showing
a >pscies OF modcsty by denying
the fact. This moGesty is induc-
ed by the same mental traits that
induces a coy maiden to declare
that she despises the opposite sex
Y ilc she is almost dying for a
lover. This once peculiar phen-
omena is getting to be quite COM
mon and no longer deceives any
one but its individual victim.
Mr.. Smith really believes that
he Is modest man and more en-
titled to respect than he who
comes out boldly aad makes his
ambition known. Should he be
nominated and elected we believe
that he would make a good gov
ernor out o. himself if he could.
But hes would c. t.inly enter
the race wonder: ,!iy handicap
ped. He is one o. the old-time
Oregon politicians-one who has
'.sot' in its councils and partici-
pated in its legislation while his
party was being betrayed, dis
membered and disgraced. He
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-02-20

has heard all, known all the
party management OF which re-
publicans are now complaining.
His modesty has prevented
him from speaking out while de-
structive political intrigues and
betrayals were being carried on
by his colleagues. He is now
being supported by many honest
men who think that he could be
elected. But these are not the
ones who initiated the move
ment and are prime factors in it.
The men who conceived the idea
of running Mr.. Smith, and who
for some time have been getting
little hints about 1t in the papers,
and who are now organizing a
systematic canvass of the state to
get signatures to petition ask
ing him to run, are men who
have no standing aside from a
political ring that has already
disgraced the state and against
which the present primary elec-
ton law is but an act of rebel
lion.
What means the statement in
today's Oregonian, that such a
petition might induce Mr.. Smith
to become a candidate? What
can it mean but that the state is
being canvassed by these men
and their dupes, that every pre-
cinct will be visited and that
the people will be urged to sign
for Mr.. Smith until such an array
Of signatures are secured that Mr..
Smith, of Hood River, shall al
last be induced to enter the race
and appear before the people as
the already-chosen governor?
Indignation must pause for
moment while we admire the
genius who planned this marvel
Gus method to defeat the inten'
and spirit of the primary election
law. The next move on the
boards will be apparently as in
nocent as the last. There viii
in few days appear in some o
the Portland papers, probably OF
the editorial page of the Oregon
ian, something like this: ere
quests, petitions, and even sup
plications. have poured in pray
ing for Mr.. E. L. Smith, o
Hood River, to become a candi-
date for governor until he has re
luctantly consented to become :
martyr to the cause of good gov
ernment and allow his name t,
be used"
We esteem Mr.. Smith as al
honorable gentleman and regre
to feel compelled to say thes
things, but this is a republica,
state and should have a republi
can governor. We do not be
lieve any man WHO has beel
prominently identified with th
political rings which hav'
wrought such havoc in our part
can at this time beat Governo
, Chamberlain for governor. w
do not believe he can easily b
beaten by any republican whom
the people themselves select fo
the race. But the bosses mus
keep hands off.
G. A. WAGGONER
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-02-20
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
has been duly appointed by the County
County, administrator of the estate of Henry
Holroyd, deceased. All persons having claims
against said estate are hereby required to
present the same at the office ofJ f. Yates,
properly verified as by law required, at Cor
Wallis, oregon, within six months from the
date hereof.
Dated this 18th day of February. 1906.
w. s. MCFADDEN,
Administrator of the Estate of Henry Hol-
royd, deceased.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-02-20

rested in Butte, Mont, and was
put on trial February i There
was no evidence to positively
identity Grove as one OF the kid
napers.
Grove was recently indicted
in Counsel Bluffs, with others on
a charge of holding up a street
car.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-02-20
The Yellow Fever Germ

Has recently been discovered. 1t
bears close resemblance to the malaria
germ. To free the system of disease
germs, the most effective remedy is Dr.
Kings New Life Pills. Guaranteed to
cure all diseases due to malaria poison
and constipation. 25c. at allen & Wood
wards drug store.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-02-20
Frightfully Burned.

Chas. W. Moore, machlnist, of Ford
City, Pa, had his hand friehtfnlly
burned in an electrical furnace. He ap-
piled Bucklen's Arnica Salve with the
usual result: "a quick and perfect cure"
Greatest healer on earth for burns,
wounds. sores. eczema and piles. 25c. at
Allen & Woodward, druggists.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-02-20

OUuGI uuIuS uI1UGl
the name of Scam.
phene," but it suf.
Tered banishment
because it was toe
dangerous.
Alcohol is gener-
ally harmful when
taken in the form
of medicine, espe-
cially to a delicate
system.
DR.. Pierce's It's
S2Ge-reb1Iildi9l0 and
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-02-20
500 .Te1egraph-
erS Needed.
Learn Te1egraphy
and Railroad Accounting.

The activity in railroad construction
throughout the Northwest has created q
large demand for competent telegraph
operators. We teach telegraphy, thor
oughIy quickly, and secure positions tor
our graduates. Salary $75 to 500 per mo.
Tut on fee low. For terms aud particu-
lars, w:ite, Pacific Telegraph Institute,
Portland, Oregon. 10 II
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-02-20
Have your printing done at the
Gazette office. We give you quick
service and save you money.
Are You Restless at Night?

And harrassed by bad cough, use
BaIlerd's Hofehound Syrup, it will Sc
oure you sound sleep and effect prompt
and radical cure. Sold by Graham &
Wortham.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-02-20
Cheap Sunday Rates Between
Portland and Willamette
Valley Points.

Low round trip rates have been placed
in effect between Portland and VILLAIN
ette Valley points, in either direction.
Tickets will be sold
SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS
and limited to return on or before the
following Monday. Rate to or from Cor
Wallis, $500 Call on Southern Pacific
Co.'S Agents for particulars. 1Oltf
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-02-20
THE LIGHT OF OTHER DAYS.

Not very many years ago alcohol was
used for lighting in combination with
. OIL har fluids 1lndar
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-02-20

For HON ! AR
Cur seEg.as GEeua--.-- 5.a--e-s-.c-5a
The Havre herald., 1906-09-28
LOCAL MENTION

J. Stewart of Chinook was a visitor
in Havre this week.
Mrs. w. V. Gilbranson is visiting
friends in Great Falls.
S. 4. Wilcox and wife were Chinook
visitors in the city Sunday.
Peter DesRosier and two children
are this week visitors in Great Falls
Mrs. e. Richards and daughter Of
Chinook are visiting friends in HaVre.
James Campbell and N. F. Linn
this week made flying trip to Great
Falls.
Miss Mccarthy of Troy, \. Y, is
visiting at the home of her cousin, L.
X. Devlin.
The Rev. Mr.. Dimmick of Chinook
was visitor in Hayre the early part
of the week.
The Havre herald., 1906-09-28

A farmers institute in Flathead
county has decided that the way to
get the most value out of hens is to
feed them with boiled potatoes mixed
with bran mash.
John Mcdowell of Gold Butte and
L. E. Burson of Whitlash have been
nominated for justices Of the peace
in their respective precincts, on the
republican ticket. In Gold Butte John
Cameron is the candidate for constable
and in Sweet Grass township Alfred
Hicks of Whitlash is the republican
nominee.
Fifty ducks represent the toll and
skill Of Arthur M. Gentry, J. A. Rose,
George Harris, d. L. Schwartz and
Gus Meyers during short hunt this
week at Wild Horse lake. They re-
port the shooting easy and the supply
of game of this character scarcely di-
minishing.
W. S. Towner of Benton was q well
come visitor in Havre this week and
announcement was made of his ap-
pointment as assistant to County
Attorney Charles N. Pray. From this
time until after election Mr. Towner
will practically attend to all the de-
tail work of the office, Mr.. Pray de-
voting himself to his campaign for
congress. Mr.. Pray is still i'll from
the effects of his strenuous work for
nomination, but is reported gradually
improving.
Announcement of cancellation of
land entries in Chouteau county is
made by the general land office as
follows: David ]. Kennedy for the
northeast quarter of the northeast
quarter, the southeast quarter of the
northeas quarter, and the northeast
of the southeast quarter of section
35-s5-l west: containing 100 ;icres: and
the northeast quarter of section 3l-33-1
west, contaiding 100 acres: and of
Myrtle NJ. PortorSOn, 320 acres; Geo.
E. Sullivan, 100 acres: Charles w.
Black, 15S acres: Sarah ], Black, 320
acres and Maud J. Wood, 100 acres.
Visitors from Harlem this week re-
port that much sporting blood has
been stirred up in discussion of the
relative racing merits of Harlem Girl,
owned by Ross Churchill, and Red
Boy, owned by Charles Reed. \ race
between these horses last week
brought many folks in from the range
where both are well known ard the
town for a time took on the appear
ance OF fair day. Red Boy won by
slight margin and several thousand
dollars changed hands as a result.
The horses have been again matched
and betting is again running lively.
The date for the match has not yet
been set, however, owing TO the fact
that both owners have pressing bust
ness at the present.