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The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1906-05-22
ed after he is given chance to re.
pent."

Hillstofo, Or, May 1S.-Tomor.
row Mrs. Mary Ramsey Woods, Of
this city, familiar]y known as
Grandma Woods" will celebrate
her 119th birthday, surrounded by
members of her family and few
friends.
At this gathering will be repre-
sented four generations: Grandma
her daughter, Mrs. c. B. Reynolds;
granddaughter, Mre. F. S. Olson,
and the children of Mrs. Olson.
Mary Ramsey was born in ore Of
the eastern states, May 20, 1887.
Now in her 10th year, she Is quite
active, enjoys good health and occa
sionally strolls into the garden.
She was mere child at the time ol
the French revolution, a school girl
when Tennessee was admitted as q
state, was a bride at the time Lou.
isiana was ceded to the United
States and mother when Lewis
and Clark came to Oregon.
She has q good memory, and
claims to remember when her faith.
er enlisted in the War of 1872. She
is of English descent, and her m 9th.
er died at the age of 10 years. She
joined the Methodist church at the
age of IL, and has been devout
Christian since. She was married
at the sge of II to Jacob Lemons,
and lived in Tennessee, being left 6
widow u years ago, during An
drew Jackson's first term as presi'
debt. Four children were born
only one of whom is living, Mrs. c.
B. Reynolds, of this city. who is 7E
years of age,ssand who cares for bel
aged mother.
Grandma came to Oregon in 1855
when sc years old, and rode all the
way from Tennessee horseback
Shortly after her arrival here she
married John Woods, who died Il
years ago.
t New YORK, May l9.-Annle Win
ters, II years old, showed heroic
qualities when che strangled te
death mad dog which attacked
her little brother in the yard oI
their home at Jersey City yesterday
The dog was pet in the household
of John Winters, and little Harry
and the animal were 'inseparable
While playing in the yard the dog
made sevaral attempts to bite the
child, who became frightened and
jumped on top of a box. The dog
Ieapsd up after him and the child
screamed for help. The sister, who
was at work 10 the kitchen, ran ou,
of the rear door, grabbed the dog
about the neck and strangled it tt
death, and then beatits head againsI
an iron tube to make sure of him
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1906-05-22
English Shire Stallion.

Imported English Shire stallion
1912 Southill Ranger 1886 will
make the season Of 1906 as follows
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thurs
days at Abbott barn Corvallis, an
days and Saturdays at Monroe Frd
Mondays at Watkins place II,
miles south of Corvallis.
Southil1 Ranger is a beautiful.
dark dapple bay, II IA hands high
and weighs 2I5o pounds.
Terms: $50 to insure with foal OF
$25 to. insure living colt.
w. G.. Belknap.
Manager.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1906-05-22
GEARIN TO TAKE ACTIVE
PART IN LAST WEEK OF
CAMPAIGN.
Unexpected Passage of Rate Bill
Fills His Friends With Hope
What LaFollette Says
About Gearin's Course
of Action 0 her News.

Portland. May 19.-Portland
Journal: There is now q. possibili-
ty that Senator Gearin will return
to Oregon for the closing week of
the campaign. Yesterday morning
1t was believed that he would be
unable to leave his post. even for
brief period, but since then the rate
bill, which was keeping him in
Washington, has been passed, and
bis friends are now of the opinion
that in response to their appeals he
will come In time to make few
speeches on the important issues
before the voters.
It was the rate bill that caused
Senator Gearin's decision to remain
in Washington. This proposed leg
islation he deemed of greater I'm
portance than anything that had
come before congress in years, and,
if need be, he was willing to sacri-
fee his chance Of election rather
than desert his post. Because of
what seemed an endless succession
of amendments he thought that the
bill would not reach the fnal vote
until late in June, but there was a
sudden change and the measure was
passed yesterday with Senator
Gearin voting in tie affirmative.
On all the amendments that came
up during the weeks of debate he
cast his vote in accordance with the
dictates of his conscience, and such
an eminent authority as Senator
LaFollette, of Wisconsin, has de-
clared that Senator Gsarin has tax
en- the right courss at all times.
Now that the rate bill is disposd
Of there is a general demand for
Senator Gearin's return to the state
before the campaign ends. Hs has
long been a staunch advocate of the
election Of United States senators
by direct vote, and the people desire
him to discuss the merits of State
nent No. 1, which pledges legisla.
tors to support the choice of the vo-
ters. Today kilograms from all ov-
er the state urging him to come
back and take part in the campaign
are being sent to Washington, and
his friends are hopeful of receiving
q favorable answer.
Senator Gearin's course during
the consideration Of the rate bill in
the senate has been consistently for
effectively and desirable legislation.
He has voted with LaFollette, re-
publican from Wisconsin, and
against Aldrich, Hale, Kean, For
aker and other railroad senators on
every amendment offered by La
Toilette to the rate regulation bill,
with one exception. LaFolle te's
ameedment governing the long and
short haul. On this Gearln, with
LaFollette understanding his action
voted against the Wisconsin sena-
tor, because be feared it would mil
itate against the coast interests too
heavily. The Congressional record
shows that Gearin on every other
roll-call, when LaFollette's amend
ments were being voted on, sup
ported them.
LaFollette said today whed ap.
/ preached regardiDg's course in vot-
ing on the bewilderipg mass of
amendments, which have come
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1906-05-22
CAMP MEETING.

A holiness camp meeting will be
held on the farm of J. H. Starns,
four miles southwest of Albany, be-
ginning June 7, and holding for
ten days or more. Rev. M. 7. Car
micheal will conduct the meeting,
which will be held in a fine maple
grove on the bank of the William
cite river. Everyone invited.
so Cents Per Setting
For eggs. Best brown Leghorns.
]. B. Irvine, Corvallis.
Distilled water used in Camp.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1906-05-22

Ice and ice cream delivered by
the Corvallis Creamery Co. in large
or small quantities to any part of
the city.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1906-05-22
For Sale.

A few ton of good Vetch Hay.
F. L. Howe.
Phone 2 Mt. View Line,
Corvallis.
Ladies underwear at the Ba.
zaar.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1906-05-22

Yellow Dent corn, best of all, at
Zierolf's.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1906-05-22

TWhen you want anything in the line of
Clothing come and see our line, get prices.
1--WE balance our quality and prices defy
competition. Tour clothing sales has made
big strides in the past few years and this has
justified big increase in our buying. 1TNever
before has our store received such big ship
ment as this spring have clothing Mob
by clothing for sale. Investigate.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1906-05-22

Distilled water used in Camp.
bells Soda fountain.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-01-18

she had honestly won? I shall never forget the pain of that day. I remem- bered 1t more keenly when Komura started for America, I saidto him: My friend, you go with hurrahs and banzais. If you are received In the same way on your return, will not come to meet you. The nation will do that. You will not need me. But, if things are otherwise, if when you re- turn there are no shouts and rejoicing, if no single soul comes forward to vel come you, count on me, for then shall ome to meet you!''
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-01-18

to accept the risks of the situation. Yes, l know what you think-but you are mistaken. It came to this, that inevitably the final decision had to be made here, and the Emperor wished me to be at hand when the moment should come. was of more use to His Maj esty here, Komura is a very able man. He has done all that could be done, And he is brave man, too.'
 ''In what way has he shown that?" I asked.
 T warned bim of what lay before him." the Marquis replied. "oh, I re-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-01-18

not surprised" he said slowly Tt is the best we can make at this moment and this is the moment to make it. The people will understand it better soon.'
 You knew it would prove a disap- pointment," I replied, was that why you did not go yourself? I always said no one would ever entrap you into an pnbecoming situation! But I wish you had gone; you would have obtained better terms than Baron Komura has done.'
 He was patient with my impatience. q was ready to go," he said, ready
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-01-18

member my experiences in '95. I re- member the treaty of Kio'to! was here in our own country, with every thing in my favor. I made the peace after a successful war. All my con ditions had been agreed to. I was sat isfied. I was successful. The treaty was signed and came to lay it at the Emperors feet. There was to be no more fighting over that business at least! How do you think I felt when France and Germany stepped in and tore the treaty to pieces, reversed its conditions, stole from Japan that which
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-01-18
ITO AND KOMURA.
Iananese statesman.

Mrs Hugh Fraser wife of the late British Ambassador of Japan, writes for The Worlds Work an account of 1The Leaders of Modern Japan" from which the following remarkable inter view with Marquis Ito, on the subject of the peace, is quoted;
 ''Ten me-" I cried, what do you really feel about il?
 There was a pauses as he turned and looked at me. q was sorry-but l am
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-01-18
Sateen Petticoats.

Four styles of black mcererized sateen petticoats. Some pleated and others trimmed with ruffles and pretty stitched bands. We have been selling these for $1.75.
 Pre-lnventory Price, $1.19.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-01-18
Art Embroidery.

Another lot of pin cushions, calendars, work boxes, fancy bon-bon baskets, match scratchers, laundry bags, etc, ,etc. Priced regularly at 25c and soc.
 Pre-lnventory Price, lie.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-01-18
A Special in the Optical Department.

Spectacles or eye glasses with gold filled frames or mountings, and fitted with best periscopic lenses. The regular price is $2.00.
 Pre-Inventory price, $1.00.
 We include, with this, a careful examination and our expert optician will insure perfect fit and adjust ment.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-01-18
A Corset Special

A lot of corsets including different makes. We have taken these from our regular stock and they are in perfect condition with the exception of a few c. B. a la Spirite seconds. These corsets were priced from $1.50 to $2.50.
 Pre-Inventory price, 67c.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-01-18
Girls School Tams.

A lot of Tams in white, red, blue and oxford. These are the real Scotch tams that we sold formerly at $1.O0.
 Pre-lnventory Price, 77c.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-01-18
S7.5O Down Quilts. S4. 98.

SI.oU Down quits, S4. 9S. Just 10 quilts, lined with down and covered with best sateen; fancy borders and plain. Formerly $7.50,
 Pre-lnventory Price, S4.9S.
 25c and 39c
 Yelling Remnants at tOc. A lot of yelling remnants in plaid designs, a and 11 yard lengths. Were priced at 25c and 39c a yard.
 Now t0c a remnant.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-01-18
75c Crepe de Paris at 49c.

75c Crepe de Paris at 49c.
 Crepe de Paris for street and evening wear. A good quality of silk and wool. Sells regularly at 75c.
 Pre-lnventory Price, 49c yd. 29c Dress MusIins at 17c. Dress Muslins in silk effects, with plain ground and fancy . figures. A good range of pat terms. Worth 27c.
 Pre-lnventory Price, t7c yd.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-01-18
Pre-lnventory Prices in the Shoe Department.

ga FIO0rJ. We find numbers be cut downrealy the floor than the inventory sheet shall show therefore these following reductions
 $3.5O Shoes at $t.95. About 800 pairs of women's fine handmade patent colt shoes, Butcher cut, in lace and button Either plain or tipped toes, common sense or Cuban heels Worth $350.
 Pre-Inventory price, $1.95. About 100 pairs of the weknown Mzpah shoe for women This comes in button and lace with kid tops and common sense heels. This shoe is worth $350
 Pre-lnventory price, $t.95. In the above lots there are at least different styles at this one price They sizes to B. and widths "A to EE The celebrated Burt shoe regularly $350 remarkable shoe for wear and style. We include this shoe at $t.95
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-01-18
In Upholstery Dept.

Cretonnes in beautiful floral designs. Regularly 25c, 29c and 35c yard.
 Pre-Inventory price, 16C yard, Curtain fishnets in allover and bord cred effects. Regularly 123c and 15c,
 Pre-Inventory price. 7c yard.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-01-18
Demonstrat-
 ing Yale Coffee.

In the base
 nent we are peparing the Yale coffee. We have al- ready served it to a number of women, W h 0 have approved the blend and | have compli- mented us up- on the high | character and delicious aro- ma of this cof- ee, We shall continue, for some days to come, to serve | this c o fl ee, with the cele- brated Fairlea Farm cream.
 There will be no charge. l Basement,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-01-18
69c Silks at 30C.

69C Silks at 39C.
 Moire and velour, in white, navy, garnet, green and gray. Extra good quality, 19 inches wide. Worth 69c.
 Pre-lnventory Price, 39c yd. 10C and 129sc Laces at 7c. A lot of Point de Paris laces, 2 to 6 inches wide, that have been selling at 10c and 12Ac a yard, and were worth even more.
 Pre-inventory price, 7c a yd.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-01-18
Pre-lnventOry Prices in
 the Mems Store.

Mems fine, colored, stiff bosom, and cheviot Negligee Shirts, made with either cuffs attached or detached; light and dark colored all the newest effects. Regular price $1.50.
 Pre-InOentor Price, $I.OO All of our regular Soc. outing flannel Night Shirts,
 Pre-InOentory Price, 3zc
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-01-18
Cotton Batting.

A good grade of cotton batting worth 123c
 Pre-InventOry Price, Sc.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-01-18
Pre-Inventory Prices in the
 Big Basement.

Covered baskets in black and white willow that sell regularly at 25c.
 Pre-Inventory price Sc. Oval wash boilers of heavy tin, with copper bottom Number g, that sells regularly at SPAS.
 Pre-lnventory price, SIPS. Number with square ends and copper bottom. Sells regularly at 450.
 Pre-Inventory price, $2.0O. No. l. regularly 297 special at $1.50. No. 2, regularly $3 39; special at $2.OO. The Sale of Pressed Glass Continues
 Great Bargainsl
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-01-18

IoC dnO E0C E1OSc supporters,
 % a pair.
 Hose supporters with pad front and side supporters. Also the Twin Anchor supporters. Worth 15c and 25c a pair. Now Sc pair.
 19C Waist Supporters, at Sc. The Starlight shirt waist and skirt supporters, and belt and waist ex- tenders, that sell regularly for 19c. Now Sc.
 Some Other Little Things |: Royal cotton, black and white, 2c a spool.
 Dressmakers' Lenox pins, sizes 4 and 5, in half pound boxes. Regu- larly 25c. Now 15c a box.
 Lightning needles, all sizes. Regu- lSrly 5c, Now 9 papers for Sc. Silk covered featherbone, in black and white; 12 yards in piece, 49c a box.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-01-18
A TablefuI of Sr 10c Notions at 0O

Some odd little things that would not look we'll on the inventory sheet.
 10c Pin Cubes at Sc 10c Tape Measure at Sc 10c Pin Sheet, 72 count, at Sc 10C Dress Shields, at Sc 10c Featherstitch Braid, 6 yds., at Sc 15c Ocean Pearl Buttons, doz., at Sc 6 Pieces of ironing Wax, at Sc
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-01-18
Pre-Inventory Prices in the Mems Store.

Mems extra heavy outing flannel Night Shirts, trimmed with silk well made, ex- tra size and length good assortment of colors. Regular price, $1.00.
 Pre-Inoentoy Price, z5c All of our regular 75c. outing flannel Night Shirts,
 Prc-lnpentory Price, 59c.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-11-15

tie station on the TomD1gbee river:
''You will please inform this depart
ment how far the Tombigbee river
runs up" to which the postmaster
answered: 81 have the honor to in
form the department that the Tom
bigbee river don't run up at all; it
runs down." In due course of mail
came another communication: con
receipt of this letter your appoint
ment as postmaster will cease. Mr..
has been appointed your sue
cessor," to which went the follow
ing reply: "The receipts of this of
flee during the last year have been
$4.37 and the office rent more than
double that sum. Please to kindly
instruct my successor to pay me the
balance and oblige."
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-11-15

Impossible, Mr.. Glubbins. told
you distinctly to confne yourself to
such foods as would be taken by
three-year-old child"
"And didn't I follow orders? I
ate apple cores and. dog biscuits and
ends of burned matches and scraps
of potato peeling and everything
else l could pick up while no one
was looking-and here 1 am pretty
near dead!"
Hastily rejecting upon the gas
Economical tendencies of the aver
age three-year-old child, the doctor
tells Mr.. Glubbins that he has been
overriding the diet and will have to
subsist on soft toast and hot water
for week.-Life.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-11-15
THE GAME OF CHESS.
II Is Probably the Oldest Pastine
Known to Man.


Known to Man.
The Oldest game known to man
is chess. The origin of this game,
or mimic battle, as Goldsmith call
ed it in his translation of Vida,
dates back to 5000 B. C. 1t is rich
in Legendary anecdotes, and its VEN
cradle nomenclature has been trans
mitted through all changes in Ian
guage from the earliest tongues of
the Indo-European to the latest.
A peculiar thing about chess,
with its combination of idle amuse-
ment and extreme mental toll, is
that it is the only game sanctioned
by priesthoods of all beliefs. The
principal piece in the game derives
its name, king, from the Persian
shah, or ruler.
Many men whose names have
gone down to posterity, such as
Charlemagne, Tamerlane, Frederick
the Great, Charles XII, Voltaire,
Rousseau and Ben Franklin, have
been devotees and students of the
game.
Chess is Asiatic in origin, and
originally more attention was paid
to it by Asiatic students and philos-
ophers than by men of western coun-
tries. Of late years, however, its
popularity has greatly increased
among western nations, and nation
al chess tournaments are now held
by experts from nearly all countries.
The history of chess may be di-
vided into three periods-the age of
the primeval Indian game, extend
ing from its origin down to the sixth
century A. D.; the age Of the me-
diaeval chess, from the sixth cen
fury to the sixteenth century, and
the age Of the modern chess, from
the last of the sixteenth century to
the present day. Of course many
changes in the method of play took
place in the course of development
of the game, and as it is played now
it is different from the game the
ancients knew.
Chess has been played in nearly
every country. Chessboards have
been found among the ruins at Pom
pei, and in the Roman Forum one
may still see the outline of a check
erboard roughly scratched on the
stone walk by some senatorial page
Of Caesars time. In the orient both
games have been played from time
immemorial.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-11-15
NJ OF SOMEBODY eIse's teacups p

out OF somebody else's teacupsp
A fitting pendant to this agreea-
BILE anecdote is another of a little
girl whose supper invariably con-
sisted of bread and butter, milk and
apple sauce, a monotonous diet, Of
which she frequently complained.
One day she was asked out to sup
per at neighbours. At late hour
the hostess found that no apple
sauce had been prepared for the lit
tie guest, so she sent one Of the
maids to the child's home for sup
ply. The little girl on returning to
her mother was enthusiastic about
the delightful visit and particularly
about the beautiful supper" when
she had been allowed to pour milk
and cream for herself from the dam
test little pitchers.
"And, oh, such good apple sauce,
mamma, the best / ever tastedp
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-11-15
NAMING His OuiverfuI.

A farmer in an English town has
eight daughters, who are named to
represent his feelings at the time
of their birth. The eldest is called
"Joy," and the second bears the
name of Summer" as she was born
in July. The third arrived at a
time of financial difficulties and
would have been called Sorrow"
but her mother refused to have the
name. So Sarah was substituted.
Things were brighter when number
four came, and "Hope" was her por-
ton, while five and six-twins-
were respectively Spring" and
capri" this last being their birth
month. The seventh was styled
Harvest" and the youngest "Com-
fort"
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-11-15
His Explanation.

A bishop, recently returned from
tour Of his diocese, according to
the Springfield Republican, brought
this story: He was the guest of one
of the pillars of the church in ru-
raj community. Beefsteak was the
piece de resistance, and the guest
sawed at it with such energy that
its toughness was perfectly obvious.
Finally the host thought it neces-
sary to do something TO save his rep
utation for hospitality. '1t's fine
meat" he remarked; "nice and ten
der. But, you see, we have to keep
the knives very dull on account Of
the children"
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-11-15
Division of Labor.

Two English clergymen, one a
very stalwart and muscular Chris
tan, the other a frail little man,
went for a sail at Brighton, accom-
panied by an old salt When they
were some distance out at sea the
wind commenced to blow a gale, SO
the sailor hauled down the sheet
and said, 'Now one of you gents
and me will have to take to the oars
to get her home" The muscular
Christian said, every well, my
friend will row, and l will pray"
mo, no." responded the sailor;
"you row. Let the little un pray"