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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-09-18
Was a Hero.

The death by suicide several
DAYS ago of Prof. F. M. McElfresh
at the Wallace fruit orchard near
Salem, of which he was superin-
tendent, has aroused no end of
surprise and regret among the
Mazamas, by whom he was held
in high esteem, says the Salem
Journal. Professor McElfresh it
was who performed spectacular
feat in saving the life of young
woman WHO tainted in a blizzard
near the summit of Mount Hood,
in July, 1901, while the Mazamas
were scaling the big peak. With
a fine display of courage he offer
ed himself as human sled, and
with the unconscious young wo-1
man, Miss Bethel Rawson, of
DeMoss, Ore, lashed to him, he
was lowered by ropes down the.
steep sides of the peak by other
brave Mazamas. It was the only,
effective way of getting the i'm
periled Young woman down off.
the peak and to safety. Profess
or McElfresh not only devised the
means, but volunteered himself
for the arduons feat.
The Mazamas' party was near
the top ,ot the peak when Miss
Ra wson tainted from exhaustion
and exposure to a blizzard. All
other means ofgetting her off the
mountain, after efforts to restore
her had failed, proved .unavailing1
and Professor McEltresh's ingen-
uity and fine courage solved a
difficult problem aud made him a
popular hero. He declined toI
take any credit on himself, how
ever, and with a modesty that
was seconded ouly by his courage
dismissed his conduct as not uu-
usual.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-09-18
Bill to Jim.

Dear Jim The crops is doing we'll,
The calf is big enough to sell;
I've traded off the brindle cow,
And we amt got but one just now.
The HOSES all is fat and sleek,
Except that Bob is ruther weak,
Bat that amt nothing very queer;
We've had him nigh on twenty year.
think I'll ppt the bottom field
In corn and oats; it oughter yield
A heavy crop; the land is rich;
And just the thing for oats and sich
There's amt no news to speak of, Jim
Miss Susie Jones is just as trim
As when you saw her in the Fall.
The folks is well; I guess that all
But stop! / most forgot bout dad,
expect the news will make you sad,
You know that dad was getting old;
Just sixty years had Ger him rolled.
And SO I most regret to say
We chloroformed poor dad today
And that is all the news until
I write again. Your brother Bill.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-09-18

there is no damage as yet to the
crop unless the storm continues.
A few pickers have moved home
and will not return to the yards,
but they are not the majority.
In regard to conditions at In
dependence, the Westside Enter
prise of Saturday SAYS:
No very great damage has yet
been done the hop crop by the
rains of the past few days, yet
growers are on the anxious seat,
dreading the possibility of heavier
rains, or clearing up with warm
weather to follow. Some few re-
port vines down, but to no con-
siderable extent. All the yards
are picking right along, though
the conditions are not favorable
for pickers and less progress is
made than if the weather had re-
NAMED clear.
There is no report of pickers
leaving in any numbers, except
from the Krebs yard south of
town, and those are Portland peo-
pie, who become easily discour-
aged when the conditions are not
entirely to their liking. Most
growers are trying to remain
cheerful under rather a gloomy
prospect, though you can see
they are apparently "whistling to
keep up their courage.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-09-18
At the Fair.

Thursday was Portland Day at
the State Fair and the result was
very gratifying to the manage
ment, for in spite of the bad
weather, three heavily loaded
trains of people from that city ar
rived. The Portland people at
tending the fair Thursday reach
ed total of 1900, and Assist.
Supt. G.. c. Morris OF the South
ern Pacific, who personally look
ed aAter the excursion trains.
stated that had the weather been
good the crowd would have num-
bered 6, 900.
The county exhibits were
Judged and awards made. In
this department were seven ex.
hibits and Linn county was given
fourth with Marion county first,
Lane county second, Jackson
third. In this connection It
might be stated that the county
receiving second place did uo'
have its exhibit in place u"'l
Wednesday, spending the hr>
thee days of the fair setting I"
its exhibit. Jackson clainsed =
distinction of having only fire.
fruits, grains aud grasses, ali
it produced in that county durl'
1906.
The racing program was pulle
off Thursday in mud ankle deep
but the sport was thoroughly en-
Ijoyed By the large crowd IN at,
tendance. The gaand stand
seating about II, CO people, wa
Iflled to.the roof with ashout,ng
cheering mass Of humanity whe'
: the races were called By Presidin'
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-09-18
Will Go to Ashland.

At meeting of the official
board of the Congregational
church Thursday night the resig-
nation of Rev. Edward Forrest
Green as pastor was accepted.
Rev. Green has accepted call
to the pastorate of the First Con
gregational Church at Ashland,
and the household goods leave
here tomorrow for that place.
Along with this resignation
comes that of Mrs. Green
as head of the, vocal depart
ment at OAC, a position which
she has filled with gratifying sue,
cess the past three years.
Since Rev. Green has been
pastor of the local church the
membership has been trebled,
while the church building has
been remodeled and greatly mod
ernized, a new heating plant be,
ing among the improvements.
Steps have been taken by the
official board to fill the vacancy
caused by the removal of Rev
Green, and it is possible thai
Rev. Burgess, OF Oakland, Cali
fornia, may be the new pastor.
During their three and a hall
years residence in this city, Rev
and Mrs. Green have made host:
of friends and their going is wide
} ly regretted. The good wishes
of the community follow them
There is as yet no one in view
to take up, the work laid down BY
Mrs. Green at OAC.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-09-18
Who Won Them.

At the meeting OF the Pacific
Northwest Photographers Asso-
c,alion held in Spokane II c. ntly,
4 which w. G. Emerv was cleo
d president and received other
..onors, The following were the
wards made by the association
as being the best pictures exhibi-
ted this year: IA Study in
Watercolors,' by C. Elmore
Grove, Portland; 1.-THE Bride, y
Milton Loryea, Spokane; "Old
Man Hensen, Jackson, Tacoma
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-09-18
FOR DEcENcY'S SAKE.
People Should Keep Clean and
Look Pretty.

1t is an old, old saying that
"cleanliness is akin to Godli-
ness" but there is need of a
more modern phrase which
should affirm that neglect OF
ones personal appearance is the
next thing to crime.
In this day and age of pro-
eress, with its attractive styles
which can be duplicated in the
cheapest of materials; in land
where soap, water and combs are
within reach of all and the bar
bers' charges are reasonable,
there is absolutely no excuse to
be offered for the apparent mon
strosities in human form that are
constantly to be seen at any and
all times and in all places.
Were these same people denied
the privilege of the bath and
other means of personal neatness
and adornment, what wall Of
complaint would they send up!
Yet day after day men and wo-
men 60 about in slovenly attire,
the former with unkempt beard
and disheveled hair until in ap-
pearance they resemble gorillas
or apes; the latter with strag-
Cling locks and sagging skirts,
shoes down at the heels, neglect
ed finger nails and even with un-
clean hands, until the beholder
loses sight of the fact that this
creature is woman, 'lovely
woman"
Such specimens of humanity
are the most disgusting creatures
that can be encountered. Man,
created in the image of the Mas
ter. should have pride enough to
be decently clean and to pre-
serve as attractive an appearance
as financial circumstances will
permit.
And what is true of the man is
doubly true of the woman, who
should pride herself in the un-
usual advantages that nature has
bestowed npon her in the way OF
beauty and graces, aud she
should strive to, maintain such an
appearance as would add to
rather than detract from this
beauty of face and figure. 1t is
a duty one owes the public 10 be
neat aud clean and civil, and the
man or woman who does not, for
decency sake, observe such rules
should keep off the streets and
away from their fellows until
they are willing to effect
change in their habits.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-09-18

For Sale House and lot. In-
oui,e of Mrs. A. NJ. Wicks. 72tf
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-09-18

1.-The Summer Girl" W.. G.
Emerv, Corvallis; "Poitrait OF a
Lady," Moon & Willis, Seattle;
"Grandtather and Little Girl" "
w. S. Wheeler, Pendleton;
''Lady's Bust, ~ J. Savannah,
Vancouver, B. c.
A large bust photo OF "Happy
McMair es," taken by Mr.. Emery
was SO much admired by a New
York lady artist that she offered
Mr.. Emery $40 for it, but the
latter gallantly proffered the pic
ture as gift and it will adorn
"my lady's" studio in New York
City. So much for "Happy's'
flowing locks and Mr.. Emery's
skill.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-09-18
Hops and Rain.

While the gain the latter part
of.the week caused great uneasi-
ness in Corvallis among hop men,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-09-18

Judge Woods. During the rae
ing the interest was great ard
some 6ue sport was had though
the time made by the horses was
necessarily slow.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-09-18

ALL kinds of grass seed for sale
at Zierolfs -HmotI =, clover and
orchard grass seed. i4u
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
AFTER FORTY YEARS.
SUCCESSFUL CATERING
George W. Harvey Sells Out His Business and Will
Retire to Enjoy Well Earned Rest-Prop-
erty Brings Over 100000.
HARvEYs RESTAURANT.

The inscription on the front Of the
building located at the southeast corner
Of Pennsylvania avenue and Eleventh
street states that the business therein
conducted was established by 7. N.
Harvey. 1867. Since that date the name
of Harvey has been synonymous with
everything that Is good to eat. and more
especially with those products Of the
waters Of Chesapeake Bay and its trib-
utaries. How the mouth waters, as one
recalls the large, fat, and juicy oysters,
the rich and succulent terrapin or the
tender and delicate canVasback duck for
which the name OF Harvey has been so
long famously connected. Princes and po-
tentates, men OF high degree, and count
less thousands of lesser note have dur
ing the past twoscore years paid glow
ing tribute to the excellence of the
cuisine of this noted master of the cul-
mary art.
The present proprietor. George w.
Harvey, has been connected with the
establishment since its beginning and
when he assumed charge many years
ago formulated no new plan nor an
nounced no new departure, but deter
mined only to maintain the high name
and prestige Of the house. And right
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
AWAY OF
AN OLD RESIDENCE
Home of DR.. Stone to Be
Torn Down.
CORNER F AND FOURTEENTH
March of Business Improvement Takes
One More IF the Old Land
marks Of the City.

In the early nfties OF the last century
the locality around F and Fourteenth
streets was occupied almost exclusively
by residences The old Willard Hotel
and Willard Hall adjoining were located
on one corner. while the present Ebloitt
House was used by Mrs. Thompson.
who kept a high-class boarding house
IN one Of the buildings OF which the
hotel Is now a part II was IN this
neighborhood at this time that DR.. Rob
ert King Stone selected the northeast
corner and built himself house that
was considered one Of the finest man
sions OF that period
Shortly after he brought a bride 70
his new home and there for fifty years
or more. while the section rapidly
changed IN character to a business one.
she continued to reside, unwilling TO
leave a home around which clung 50
many memories Of happy days.
The house, which is Of the square and
severely plain style that was so much
affected by the architects OF that period,
has been the scene OF many pleasant
gatherings. as DR. Stone was a gentle
man OF genial personality who was held
/ IN high repute by the community On
President Lincoln Dr. Stone was called
I IN and was one OF those around the
BEDSIDE when the rarai moment came.
! With the rapid march or business the
| corner has been one OF considerable in
terest to all those looking for property
I IN that locality, but repeated offers failed
/ 70 secure any attention.
| The breaking up of the family has az
! last placed it upon the market and The
| Times has already printed the details
/ by which George II. HIgbee. as soon
/ as the court ratihes the sale, will come
into possession and at once proceed 10
I demolish the building and erect g hand
| some. modern ONCE structure on the
| site. plans for which have already been
/ submitted by a Boston firm Of archi-
| tects.
| The property has a frontage OF twenty
/ nine feet on T street with a depth OF
eighty-six feet on Fourteenth street, and
/ contains 2,4S1 feet. The price, which IS
( TO be paid. SO per foot, makes the high
| est priced lot in the city, and very much
| in advance OF any ground that has been
| sold No comparisons are possible as
1 sales in that immediate neighborhood
have been very infreQuent- Good judges.
/ however. state that the price IS not
| excessive and the buyer will be able
to secure q good return on his invest
ment-
The Washington times., 1906-05-27

for which the boast is made that Il
could not be burned up. nor probably
blown UP by anything but a very ex-
ceptiOnal charge
The upper walls consist Of four inches
Of brick on the exterior. then eight
inches OF concrete building blocks, then
four-inch air space-heated in winter
by line OF steam pipe-and a four
inch interior brick wall The whole
interior structure is supported on the
concrete columns that rise from cellar
10 roof, supporting the floor platforms.
Each concrete column has its spinal
core Of twisted steel OF the floors. not
only the main beams and lateral cross
beams ars OF steel and concrete. but the
floor areas themselves Shafts three
feet square carry steam. water. and
lighting pipes and various wires from
cellar TO attic. The only combustible
material consists of wooden window and
door frames and the wainscoting Of the
dining room and lower floors.
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
TITLE COMPANIES ASK
BIG PAY FOR RECORDS

OAKLAND. Cal, May 26.-The title in
surance companies and searchers OF
records have had a hearing before a
subcommittee Of the committee on spe-
eial sessions Of the Legislature which Is
considering legislation designed 70
validate titles 10 real estate where
records have beon destroyed
II was made evident that some OF
these mean 70 drive hard bargains with
the city IN case It Is disposed to ressore
records or a sufficient substitute for
them from abstracts or titles IN pos
: -ssion OF the companies. One title in
surance company which has as complete
set Of records Gs those which were
possessed by the city IS not disposed to
allow the city to make a copy OF them,
no matter what price IS offered.
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
ell las he carried out the determina-

well has he carried out the determina-
ton.
But there Is n limit to ones energy,
and Mr.. Harvey. desires now to take
rest from the many cares Of an active
and successful life and tomorrow il is
expected the old establishment will pass
10 new hands and Mr.. Harvey retire
well provided with the worlds goods 10
enjoy his remaining days in the pleasant
contemplation OF many well filed
paunches whose satisfaction was the re-
suit Of his skill and knowledge in those
concoctions that go to please the inner
man. To many the passing OF George
w. Harvey Will be a personal loss, while
II Is said by his friends that with open
handed generosity many OF lfe's un-
fortunates have found always a sure
provider when hunger drove them to
ask assistance.
The details Of the deal have already
been published, which briefly may be
stated as the sale of the bus.-ess ana
property at Sl05,0 The price paid. not
taking the Improvements into consider
alton, is about $23 per foot for the
ground, which IS just about double what
the United States Government paid for
the ground on the opposite corner, on
which the postoffice building is located
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
FALLS CHURCH GAINS
IN SUMMER RESIDENTS

This summer Falls Church. Va. seems
to be the most popular suburb In the
vicirity OF GeorE'.tcwn- Il is reported
that there is not a house IN the village
for rent Many Georgetown families
have rented places there for the sum
mer. One particular party. who has
engaged a place from June l, has been
offered 800 for his bargain, excluding
the regular rent.
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
NOT AFRAID OF FIRE
IN HIS NEW HOUSE
Could Not Be Burned Down Nor
Blown Up Except By
Dynamite.

A house which is described as 'the
most remarkable dwelling in central
New York and probably the most inde-
structible'' has been built recently by
John II. Osborn, Of Auburn.
It appears THAI Mr.. Osborn has been
burned out twice and doesn't pine 10
add a third experience OF the sort, so he
has put up a REINFORCED concrete house
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
GEORGETOWN BROKER
SELLS WASHINGTON HOUSE

Frederick A LAuger has purchased
from John BeaIe the three story ten
room bav window brick dwelling. sit
uated 1202 T street northwest The deal
was made through the Office OF J. Mo
Kenney Berry, Of IZl4 ThirVy-fz5l street
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
LAR TO WASHINGTON THAT HAVE CHANGED HANDS


Magnolia Apartment St, bet 18th 14 ($8 per foot) $4,000
1911 ST., lot $1400 per FOOT 36500
Addition to Metropolitan Club ($1209 Per FOOT 200O
1907 ST., and dwelling $135o per FOOT $4,000
12131517 ST. ($1LO0 per FOOT $4,000
Ss ($12OO per foot) =. $1,000
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
TWO PROPERTIES LONG FAMII

Pennsylvania Ave. 14h per $4,000
Contemplated improvements. .............. 100000
and 14h Sts Stone Mansion ($6O0 per foot) 100000
Contemplated improvements -. ...... 100000
13311333 ST. ($22OO per footy 100000
Harvey Pennsylvania Ave- and 1h St. $20O pei fo) 100000
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-09

THE NoNANTUM, Kennebunkport, he.
Boating, bathing, deep sea nshlng;
Booklets. ii. A HICKMAN, Prop.
m11-mwf-10w
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-09
GRAND JURY FAILS
TO |NO|CT THE
AMERICAN ICE CO.

New York. Aug. 9.-It took the grand
jury about two hours yesterday to dis
miss the charge that the price of ice is be-
inc kept at an exorbitaut figure by
criminal conspiracy on the part OF the
trust and the wholesalers. After hearing
several witnesses and examining docu-
mentary proof the grand jury came 20 the
conclusion that no eripjnal conspiracy
exists and there will be No indictments.
The grand jury may set forth Its views
concerning the consumption and supply
OF ice In a presentment and X that Is
done IL will show what Distinct Attorney
jerome has contended since he began tho
investigation, that there Is an alarming
shortage In the ice for the rest OF the
summer.
The witnesses examined were: Wesley
NJ. Oler, president OF the American Ice
company: Charles Mulford president OF
the Glasco Ice company: George u.
Schoonmaker. former president OF the
American Ice company; William Hage-
dorm OF Hagedorn Brothers, one of the
largest independent dealers, and Augustus
w. Welch. Mr. Schoonmaker was ac-
companied TO the grand jury room by his
two partners. Messrs. Scott and Foster.
out they were not called as witnesses.
Before Mr.. oler. who was the first wit
ness examined, went into the grand jury
room he had something 10 say abou. the
published report that the American Ice
company had advertised TO sell all OF it's
Ice stored at Mount Bethel and Johnson
Vile. Pa.
That's a malicious and villainous lle."
he said. promptly. 1--WE have no ice
houses there. In addition we are buying
all the ice we can for the Philadelphia
market"
us there a scarcity OF ice?" Mr. Oler
was asked
There Is a marked scarcity" he re-
Piled" ] am paying 70 cents a hundred
pounds at my home in Larchmont."
District Attorney Jerome. assisted by
Assistant District Attorney Smyth, who
has had charge OF the Investigation, con-
Quoted the examination OF witnesses. Mr..
Oler was questioned for about an hour.
When the grand jury got through listen
ing to the other witnesses they looked
pained, and seemed 10 think they had
been put TO a lot OF unnecessary trouble.
In comprehensive way the witnesses
went over the entire ice situltlon for a
score OF years back--the harvest, the
price and how the business was handled.
IL was demonstrated that because OF an
open winter. with short cold spells broken
by soft and drizzly weather, the last crop.
both In Maine and on the Hudson was
unusually small The ice companies Go
not keep standing organized forces TO
gather the fee because OF the great OK
pense, and II is necessary 10 recruit the
forces after a cold spell when the ice
gets 10 the required thickness. This year
the cold spells were not prolonged
As TO the shortage the witnesses diner
ed, but they agreed that II was at least
90 per cent OF last years crop. Mr.. olor
said that 1t was about 90 per cent. but
some OF the other witnesses went as high
as Sc 2-3 per cent
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-09
DRUNKEN SAILORS
IN MEETING At
PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia. Aug. Sit became known
yesterday that five marines are In double
irons on board the receiving ship Lam
caster at the League Island navy yard
and three sailors are under arrest as the
result OF mutiny on Monday night in
which two Of the mutineers were badly
injured.
A boating party consisting OF Privates
Burnett. Kenzey, Haggerty. Anderson.
Erbe and Nowland left the navy yard and
went 10 Gloucester and 1t is alleged. sold
their uniforms.
and when the marines returned they had
two half-barrels Of beer in the boat This
they smuggled into camp and about
score were soon under the influence OF
the intoxicant
While I'm this condition the men at
tempted 10 leave the yard and when halt
ed attacked the corporal The alarm
whistle was sounded the men of the Lam
caster quickly responded
A general fight ensued, during which
several shots were fired Burnett. one OF
the ringleaders, had his throat cut and
Kenzey's right arm was fractured After
nearly an hour OF fighting the mutneers
were subdued and the principals placed
under arrest.
Capt. Miller OF the Lancaster ordered
Burnett and Kenzey court -martaled. The
trial was quick and although the findings
were not made known because the COM
mandant OF the yard must pass on them
IL Is said that sentences varying from
one TO five years in the naval prison at
Mass, will be the outcome.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-09
DANIEL LIvlNGS TONE, new
HEAD SONS OF ST. GEORGE

At the nth annual convention OF the
Rhode Island state grand lodge OF the
|Order Of the Sons OF ST. George yester-
|day, Grand President James X. Johns in
the chair. the following officers were
elected.
Grand president. Daniel Livingstone:
grand vice president. William III Mar
gerison; grand secretary. William j. An
|near; grand treasurer. George Smales:
grand messenger. William Goodwin;
grand trustee. Allen Richardson chair
man of finance committee. John Morpeth
|of appeals and grievance committee.
Thomas Williams; Of law committee,
Thomas III. Broadheld
The officers were installed by Supreme
Assistant Messenger George Smales OF
|Pawtucket assisted by Past Grand Presi-
dent @. l.. w. Burgess, also OF Paw
Itucket.
Inc report OF the secretary treasurer
wv j. Annear. showed that the member
.ehip had reached over 1000 and that the
financial condition was favorable.
The retiring grand president. James r.
Johns, reviewed the history OF the order
for the past three years. and stated that
al conditions now Were excellent.