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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-08-17
John CLAIR CATHEY

Just fresh, white rosebud
from the garden of Life, pluck ed
for the Master; just a tender I
blossom gathered ere the frost
fell.
Such is the early passing of
Baby John Clair Cathey, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Cathey, who
died at the John H. Simpson
home in this city Tuesday after
noon, from meningitis.
Little John had suffered from
an abscess on the neck and Sun
day a slight operation was per
formed. Thereafter the little
patient seemed brighter and bet
ter and all day Monday he rested
we'll, but in the evening he grew
worse and hope was abandoned
Tuesday forenoon. After iu-
tense suffering, the little fellow
found peace at three O'Clock
Tuesday afternoon.
The funeral occurred from the
residence at p. M. yesterday.
The services were conducted by
DR.. E. J. Thompson. of Inde-
peudence, and quartette COM
posed of Mrs. E. r. Lake, Miss
nellie Marvin, john Allen and
Fra5 Yates Sour Tuterneut
was at Crystal Lake cemetery.
John Cathey was aged two
years, eight months and 22
days, but despite his tender
years he was known to many
because of his bright and win
Mug ways, and the sympathy
Of the entire community is ex-
tended the bercaved family.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-08-17
THEIR PASSING.
A Chapter of Sad Events in Cor
wallis This Week.

Clark Taylor Mundy was born
in Portland October 22, 1886;
died in Corvallis Wednesday
noon, August IS, 1906, aged 19
years, emonths and 23 days. :
Brief funeral services were
conducted at the residence of
Mrs. E. E. Mundy at a O'Clock
yesterday afternoon, suitable re-
marks being made by Virgil E.
Waters, superintendent of the
M. E. Sunday school to which
deceased belonged, and by w. c.
Swami, the lads Sunday school
teacher. Prayer was offered by
Rev. Feese, a select choir render
ed touching music, the remains
were viewed by the many friends
present, and the services closed.
Clark Mundy was an OAC
Junior, a member of the United
Artisan lodge, in which he car
ried 81 500 insurance, an exemp-
larv young man and a favorite
with all who knew him.
His illness began only last
Friday morning, when he was
seized with a violent attack of
appendicitis. The malady de-
veloped so rapidly that by noon
Saturday it was deemed neces-
sary to operate. After the oper-
alton Mr.. Mundy rested we'll and
up to Tuesday evening he was
thought to be doing splendidly.
A trained nurse was at the bed
side and everything seemed fa-
vorable, when spasms began,
lasting all OF Tuesday night. and
at an early hour Wednesday
morning the sorrowtul intelli-
gence was passed from lip to lip,
"Clark is dying" The end did
not come, however, until just be.
tore the bells and whistles sound
ed for noon. Then all was quiet,
and Clark Mundv was at rest.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-08-17

anan, in this city. She was the
daughter of R. c. Heron, whose
cup of sorrow now seems brim-
ming over in this second loss,
the young wife, as stated, having
Leen taken TWO years ago.
Doris was three years old the
last day of last May. She was a
dainty, pretty child, and the fam
lily has the earnest sympathy of
all in this hour.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-08-17
The McBee Will.

The will of the late James P.
McBee has been filed for probate
at the clerks Office. The instru-
ment was executed July S, 1902,
and the witnesses were Mary J.
Davis and E. R. Bryson.
The estate is of the probable
value OF $4,000 and the heirs
are Iva May McBee. the widow,
aged FL, and four children.
James McBee was 50 years Of
age when he died, and he named
Iva May McBee as executor OF
the estate, to serve witho Ut
bonds.
To each Of the four children
81, 900 is bequeathed, after which
the will reads: 81 give, be-
queath. grant and devise all the
rest, residue and remainder of my
property, real, personal and mix
ed, of which I shall die possess
ed, to Iva May McBee, as long
as she remains my widow and un-
married, with tull power to sell,
convey, use, exchange and mau-
age the same; and upon her m n
raige, then to nay four childre;.,
share and share alike"
The children are, Elsie MAJ.
James Shel,ie, William Dewe,
aud Edna Lolie McBee.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-08-17

Mrs. Wheaton, who lives in Linn
county, just across the river from
this city, is pretty we'll. convinced
that there is money in chickens.
She has so Brown Leghorn hens
and from April l7sh to August 1st
she marketed 1869 dozen eggs. AT
il8 cents per dozen the eggs brought
Mrs. Wheaton $lO42, or a little
more than 81 for each hen. This
is pretty good fer a scans three and
q half months.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-08-17
DORIS HEBRON

Sweet little Doris Heron ha:
gone home to her mamma. Too
dainty and fragile was she to
withstand the storms of life, ano
after a months illness with tuber.
culosis of the brain, the life
spark disappeared at 4 p. m. i,
Wednesday.
The remains will be taken to
Bellefountain this morning,
where funeral services will be
held at the cemetery by Rev. M.
M. Waltz. and the little form
will be placed beside the mother,
who died September 4. 1904.
Since her mammals death,
little Doris has been with her
grandmother, Mrs. Ruth Buch-
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-08-17

Bishop N. Cas tie of Philomath
Will preach in the United Evangel-
lcal church next Sunday, bo,h
morning and evening. The pa olic
Is cordially invited to these ser.
vices.
Miss Georgia Hairless has ar
rived home from Sum init, near
which place she has BEEN teaching
school since March. She has con-
oluded that teaching is a pleasant
vocation and thinks she will go to
Harney county this fail 10 continu,
in that line of work.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-08-17

The forest fires in the Cascad,
mountains were still raging Wed
nesday af ernooD, but the meE re-
5urninu tr, the east end OF tE'
G irvaliis IL E stern r4ilrOad re-
% ted th 1t ti,- fires wele checked
nnewh t. The fire on the Linn
c,:,y ri i. + the river has burned
,v-r lar e territory and destroyed
a line boi, if timber and is now
stretching out toward the summit
..f the Cascade mountains, doing
-lor nous Dr., ast.
Res. J.. p. Co der Of Portland
viii preach NEXT Sunday meEnin1
md szeninga& Bd sfoantains -
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-08-17

The annual catalogue OF the Ore
gon State Normal School of Mou-
mouth has been received by the GA
zstte. 1t is a very handsome edi-
ton. with fioe full-page illustra-
tions of the college buildings, ath-
letic field, baseball and basketball
teams, cooking class, basket weav-
ers, and other views in and about
the college. 10 the basketball
team Corvallisites at once notice
Zophar Thorp, the coach, q former
OAC boy. The catalogue is credit
to the institution.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-15
GAS EXPLODES IN
MINE; NUMBER OF
DEAD NOT KNOWN

Shenandoah, Pa, May 15.-An ex-
plosion OF gas occurred at the Shen-
andoah city colliery OF the Philadel-
phia and Reading Coal and Iron com
pany today. sixteen men were In the
mines at the time OF the explosion. II
is not known how many OF them
were killed.
Fire Boss Samuel Powell was the
first person TO be taken from the mine
He is so terribly burned that he will
probably die. Several ambulances are
at the mouth OF the shaft waiting for
the miners to be brought TO the sur
face. The mine Is surrounded by sew
'eral hundred men, women and chill
dren.
II Is believed that between 80 and 40
men are imprisoned on the first lift
In Shenandoah city colliery.
The black damp following the ex-
plosion prevents prompt rescue. Two
men are dead at the bottom OF the
slope. superintendent Boyd and
Tucker and Mine Inspector Lamb are
directing the work OF rescue.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-15
PEOPLES CAUSE
GAINING GROUND
Every Hour Finds the Battle of the Democrats and
Independents for Civic Decency and the Over
throw of Republican Ross Rule and MisgOvern-
ment Growing Stronger by the Support Coming
From Honest Voters All Over the State

that the general has pronounced for
either.
IL IS said by some OF his closest inti-
mates that he personally and morally IL
under obligations TO re-elect Senator Wet
mere while on the other sand, for the
sake OF the party and the interests OF the
trusts. he should and Will be expected 10
labor for the Colt interests.
80 how happy could / be with either,
were 'tother dear charmer away" may be
the most popular song at the present time
I'm the repertoire OF the director OF the
Rhode Island Republican band.
The under-surface fight between the
Wetmore and Colt forces is growing more
bitter every day: and some OF the Re-
publicans do not hesitate to say that the
publicity which The News Democrat has
given and is giving to conditions IN the
Republican ranks has not tended TO
smooth the paths OF the harmony-pro-
moters.
The Wetmore men-orat least, come OF
them-have pretty nearly reached the
boiling point in indignation and wrath
over some OF the tactics employed by the
Colt forces: and, though the latter en-
deavoT 10 maintain the Suavity OF the
colonel himself. not a few OF them in pri-
waite say things about the "Wetmore
crowd" that would not look well IN the
public prints.
There is no denying the fact that the
discovery OF the fact that the local news
paper organ OF Col. Colt Is really such
and not an Independent" paper as orig
ipally claimed has hurt his candidacy
considerable, while the News-Democrat' :
story from New York last Friday disclos
ing the hand OF Standard oil In Rhode
Island politics has not bettered things
any.
While The Democrats -fef-the first
time In several years absolutely united
and harmonious. and have the advantage
OF the addition OF daily increasing num-
ber OF Independents, the Republicans
have or their hands the inevitable sslec-
tion of candidate whichever IL may be-
extremely vulnerable 10 Democratic at
tacks, and at the same time have the Jon
Of their lives now in hand TO prevent
quiet distrust and recrimination breaking
cut into open warfare and a Dig party
breach
1t is tho general feeling throughout the
community therefore. that PROBABLY
never before have the prospects for q
clean Democratic sweep % the state been
anything like as bright as they are for
next November
The tide Of popular revolt against boss
rule and Republican misgovernment is
rolling on. gathering force and volume
every day; and the statement OF one
Democratic leader today-"we shall
sweep the Republicans out OF power, baS
and baggage"-is not so far from the pri-
vately expressed opinions OF many Re-
publican voters who are not active party
workers.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-15

pay envelopes, with the Intention OF pass
ing them around the mill to the help.
He removed the tray from tho safe ana
was just about 10 go into the mill when
the two men rushed In and grappled with
him.
Dumbfounded for a moment, Supt Toof
quickly grasped the situatin and he began
TO struggle with the men.
= The tray and envelopes were scattered
about the floor OF the office In promis-
cuous manner, for the struggle had be-
come OF such nature that II meant llfe
or death 10 him; and ne fought with grim
determination TO outmanoeuvre the
thieves.
I'nmindful Of the sickening thuds OF the
black Jack is it came In contact with hls
head, and disregardlng the painful stabs
OF a knife as IL was plunged into MS
body. he fought on until the thieves took
To their heels and ran from the office.
While the assault was in progress, Supt.
Toof used his lungs To good effect. nnally
attracting the attention OF George Ryan.
who was at work In the engine room.
RYAN heard the unusual racket on the
floor above and occasional shouts and de-
cided 10 investigate.
He mounted the stairs but had gone
only half way up when two men rushea
from the office. down the stairs ana past
him TO the yard. where the scaled the
fence and disappeared from view.
Ryan hurried TO the office and found
Mr. Feef fH q greatly exhausted condition
from loss OF blood and the frightful ex-
perience he had just undergone.
The superintendent OF the mill was sum-
moned. together with Dr. Wilson, who inn
mediately responded and found that Mr..
roof had received six confused wounds
on he head. several knife wounds and
abrasons about the body. and that his
nerves were completely unstrung.
After his wounds were dressed he was
conveyed TO his home.
Following the assault an alarm was sent
out by the Pawtucket police to the police
OF THIS city. Boston and other localities;
but up TO this hour they had not been To-
Gated.
one Of the weapons used in the struggle.
heavy hammer. was found under a
table In the office.
The men are described aa being rather
slightly built evidently foreigners, and
their victim asserts that he believes one
OF them was formerly employed at the
mill, and that he can identify him read-
lily.
This Is believed by the police 10 be sub
Stimulated by the fact that they We're APP
parenfly aware OF the slIperntendert's s
habits regarding the pay envelopes.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-15
BACON CASE FOR
CONSPIRACY IS
STILL ON TRIAL

The trial OF the case of the state against
Herbert ]. Bacon was continued before
Presiding Justice sweetland and jury
today. Bacon is accused OF having con-
spired with Floyd c. Lewis and Harry
Mckay 10 defraud the Rhode Island COM
pany by bringing fake suit for damages
against the corporation
Lewis was the plaintiff. He was on
the witness stand a long time today al
was subjected TO a very severe eros
examination by A. b. Crafts, attorney
for the defendant.
Many lawyers were interested I'm the
testimony concerning the lawyer who
brought the Lewis suit The Rhode
Island company sought TO connect him
Indirectly with the conspiracy but a fair
view Of the testimony thus far given
shows that Frank s. Arnold. the attor-
ney for Lewis had no knowledge whatso-
ever that Lewis was presenting fake
claim.
Lewis In his ross-examination admit
ted the most OF his talk about bringing
suit was with Mckay. All witness ever
told Bacon. the defendant. was that he
had no care. no illness and wanted no
trouble. Bacon passed witness few
tines on the highway and asked him
when he was going TO start suit.
Mckay drew up the claim. according TO
witness, and also said that whatever
Lewis might swear TO would be cor
roborated. Lewis told Of making an af-
fdavit I'm which he said that Mr.. Arnold
must have known the case was false
one though he. Lewis, never told Arnold
So
Mr. Crafts said this scheme originated
with Harry Mckay. Witness did not
want TO answer this or several other
questions put by Mr. Crafts. He denied
he was in any conspiracy. All Mr.. Crafts
could get from Lewis was that he had
simply told Bacon 'he had no suit"
Witness denied the Rhode Island COM
panys detective, Steinberg or any one
else for the Rhode Island company ever
promised him any money or made any
threats.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-15
UMPIRE FAUNCE GIVES
CARPENTERS HALF DAY

President Faunce OF Brown university.
umpire between the master builders and
carpenters. has decided that the latter
shall have a half holiday during the sum-
mer months.
When the matter of the agreements for
the coming year was taken up by the
master builders and the carpenters
unions every condition was agreed upon
with the exception OF that OF the half
holiday.
This was desired for the whole year,
but the committee on arbitration. which
was appointed TO settle all the questions.
could not agree.
A clause In the agreement OF the two
bodies provides that in case the two bodies
cannot agree the matter under dispute
shall be placed in the hands OF an umpire
selected by both.
Last evening at a mass meeting OF the
carpenters the announcement OF the um-
pires finding was made and was received
with great enthusiasm. Though Il did not
give all that the men had asked, the senti-
ment was one .of satisfaction. and the
men will live to II.
The decision OF President Faunce Is
as follows:
presidents Office Brown University
Providence April 2S 1906
"Mr. Thomas #. Kearney;
Dear Safeguarding the question re-
ferred 10 me as umpire by the Master
Builders associo tim and the .-arpcn ters'
District Council of Providence. / beg leave
TO send my decision.
THE desire OF the Carpenters unions
is for a Saturday half-holiday through the
wear without reduction OF present wages
l. e.: for a "a hour weeks week, with Al
cents per hour pay.
''The contention OF the Master Builders
Is that such increase OF pay Is unjust TO
them and I'm the end Of no benefit 10 the
carpenters.
III will not rehesrse the various arg1i-
ments pro and con, since they have been
fully presented I'm the papers submitted
20 me and are known to all.
suffice II to say that, considering ex-
isting conditions I'm this city. the relation
OF Providence TO other cities. the probable
use OF the proposed half holiday. the prob
able results OF an Increase I'm pay on
existing and future contracts. / have de-
cided that the proposed change should be
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-15

Nearly all the churches in the diocese
were represented by delegates at the 18th
annual diocesan convention OF Rhode ISL
and Episcopal churches opened at St
Michaers Episcopal church in Bristol to-
day.
Rt. Rev. Bishop William N McVickar
presided at the sessions, which began
with communion and prayer service in
the church proper. where the church 8
mixed choir rendered several anthems
The business OF the convention began
shortly after the conclusion OF the com
munion, in st. Michaers chapel, across
the street from the church.
The election of officers, including the
secretary registrar. treasurer and minis
terial and lay clerks was held late this
afternoon; and, on account OF the large
amount OF business 10 come before the
convention, IL is expected that the con-
ventton will be Obliged to adjourn over
until tomorrow.
Among the important business are sew
eral projected changes in the rules of the
diocese and the proposition TO change ST.
Johns church, Providence. into a cathe-
dral
The reason for the latter Is said TO be
the difference betw cen the present envir-
onnents and those Of 80 years ago, the
vicinity of the church at present being
populated by people OF many nationali-
ties.
Teh first business Of the morning ses-
sion at the chapel was the appointment
OF committees as follows:
on Csnons: Rev. f. II. Porter. ID. n,
Rev r. j. Bassett, Rev. Albert Crabtree.
and Messrs. r. Il. Richmond. Hon. John
u. stiness and Charles G. Mumford
On admission Of new parishes Rev
w. r. b. Jackson. Rev. Henry Bassett
and Messrs. Charles Norris Smith and
George c. Nightingale.
on next annual meeting: Rev. TSuoien
W. Rogers and Rev A. r. Hillaker
Messrs. v. Mott Francis and William
Ames.
On unfinished business: Rev. George
Mcclellan Fiske u. D.. Rev. a F. Car
penter, Messrs. James A. Greene and f.
l. Nickerson.
The roll Of clergy and lay delegates
present showed n quorum and the con-
vention was duly organized with Rev.
Samuel IT. Webb Of Providence as secre-
tary. with Rev .Alva f. Carpenter OF
Manton and Rev Albert Crabtree OF
Providence as assistants.
The report Of the treasurer showed n
balance for the year OF $3.50. receipts
for the year having been tS3, 3,02l53. and
expenditures s93.0l3.
RI. Rev. Bishop McVickar In his annual
address which followed. spoke strongly
against the practice Of card playing. de-
ploring the fact that members Of the
church and even church leaders were
sence OF youth was often Impressed b.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-15

The enthusiasm in the Democratic
ranks over the naming OF Col. r. IT. I.
Goddard for United States senator is IN
creasing every hour; and It Is not more
intense than that manifested by the
independents.
IL is conceded on all sides that the hold
ing OF the convention OF last Saturday was
the best move the Democrats could have
made. and that it's results must be of
the greatest benefit TO the body polite In
general
Never before has there been so much
interest at this time OF the year and II
shows that the people have already be-
come aroused TO the vital issues OF the
coming campaign.
The ''Hessians." or exDemocrats
owned by the Republicans. will try TO de-
feat the election OF Col Goddard; but
IL Is believed that they cannot accomplish
anything whatever in their efforts TO stay
the popular tide.
The recent caucuses In this city showed
that the ''Hessians" have lost practically
all their influence; and that Is regarded as
one OF the good results OF the holding OF
the convention OF last Saturday. There
is now basis by which TO gauge their
strength.
There are evidences that Col GOudafd
will poll a very large Republican vote. in
addition TO the great ballot that he will
receive from the Democrats and the In
dependents. are growing every day.
There is great enthusiasm all over the
state because OF the naming OF Col God
dard; and in some Of the country towns
the Democrats are already tentatively
selecting candidates for the legislature
In harmony with the basis OF the state
convention, TO Include both Democrats
and Republicans.
That these tickets will make serious
inroads on the Republican vote is con-
ceded by Republican leaders in tho sew
eral towns and the Republicans, though
they would have IL believed that they
look contemptuously on the Goddard can
didacy. lapse at times into an absent
mindedness that shows that the situation
Is regarded by chem as desperate.
II cannot be denied that the Repub-
licans are badly scared. They know that
the record OF Col Goddard cannot be i'm
peached in any way; and the fact that
he was elected a state senator by the
Democrats and the Independents. caus,
ing bad defeat for the Republican ticket.
looms before Republican eyes as a proph-
ecy of defeat next fail
The position OF General Brayton In the
matter, even II II does not give himself
anxiety. does worry the lesser leaders
OF the G.. O. p. They profess TO believe
that they do not know whether they are
10 get marching orders 10 fight for Colo
mel Colt or for the reelection of Sena-
tor Wetmore; and 1t is not I'm evidence
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-15
FEAR CHICAGO
DRAINAGE CANAL
WILL BE DAMAGED

Chicago, May B-Mayor Dunno and the
city council awoke last night TO the dam
ger which threatens Chicaso's drainage
canal should congress pass legislation
whereby the flow OF water into the canal
would be limited
Two sets OF resolutions were passed
unanimously, vigorously protesting
against the proposed legislation. They
VIII be sent TO the treaty commission
Under the proposed treaty regarding
waterways and the Great Lakes. In which
both the United States and Canada are
Interested, the now OF water into the
drainage canal would he limited to 10000
cubic feet a second. AS this amount OF
water is alreedy being drawn for the
present system the proposed limit )uid
prevent the construction OF the Calumet
channel, an essential part OF the great
project TO purify Chicago's water supply
and I'm a large measure would render
futile the expenditure OF the many fnii-
lions which the canal has cost
The proposed legislation by congress
Is TO come up for final consideration next
Monday. The attempt to limit the water
running into the canal grows out Of q
commission OF engineers appointed by
President Roosevelt to act with a Ca
madam commission to consider the safe
guarding Of Niagara Falls and various
waterways In which both countries are
Interested The Joint commission recon-
mended the limit TO 10 900 cubic feet n
second for water 10 be drawn into the
drainage canal The president urged
legislation I'm accordance with the report
and a treaty with England embodying the
recommendations Of the engineers.