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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-03-16
LEGENDS OF OLD MINES.
Tho Value of tho Records of Past
Production.


American mining engineers are ia
miliar with speculative schemes, bas-
ed upon the real or supposed former
productiveness Of the mines upon
which they are started. To say moth
ing Of such enterprises as that Of Rich
ard Burton, who thought he had redis-
covered in Egypt the sources Of Solo
mons treasure Qtself somewhat myth
icaD, there are more recent instances
In abundance. The books of Hum
boldt and Ward on Mexico gave rise
In the first half of the nineteenth cen
fury to an immense and disastrous In
vestment Of English capital In the IN
watering Of old Mexican gold and sill
yer mines on the strength of reports
from government archives" showing
their immense production and sundry
legends, accounting for their temporary
abandonment. In the prospectuses of
such schemes, references to pestilence,
war, quarrels among owners, etc., as
the causes Of the interruption Of an al
most incredibly profitable business are
well known features.
No doubt all ancient evidence, wheth-
er historical or legendary, has its value
for mining enterprises, but 1t is well to
bear In mind that Mexican miners did
not usually leave rich ore when they
stopped working a mine, and there is
another proposition, applicable to many
mines outside of Mexico, yet too often
overwhelmingly, the record of past
production is measure not Of what Ia
left, but Of what Is not left, in the ore
deposit Of a misunderstanding and
Mining News.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-03-16
SfUnIiAed.

1t is said of a noted Virginia Judge
that in q pinch he always came out
ahead An incident Of his childhood
might go to prove this.
well, Benny" said his father wien
the lad had been going to school about
a month, what did you learn today p
"About the mouse, father"
"Spell mouse"
After a little pause Benny answered;
Father, l don't believe 1t was a
mouse after ALL 1t was q rat.'-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-03-16
sydney smiths Sharp Tongue.

Sydney Smith was at party one
evening when, seeing Mrs. Grote. wife
of the historian, enter. wearing q rose
colored turban, he suddenly exclaimed
81 now know the meaning OF the word
erotesquev' He professed bis cordial
liking for both her and her husband
saving: II like them. 1 like him, he Is
80 ladylllSe. and like her, sha'R such
a perfect gentleman"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-03-16
For Sale.

My ranch of forty acres on
Salmon river eight miles above
the ferry; ten acres under pillow,
lots of small fruit; good house
14x24. Heating stove and plow
20 with ranch, for $500. SAM
BEL MYERS.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-03-16
In the Hall OF Fame.

'sHis father Is In tho hall Of fame"
"Why, ! didn't know the old gentle
man was dead
"Have to be dead to be In there?-
SURE"
well. he is only In there busting the
buSts."
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-03-16
COFFEE
We are Exclusive agents for
Chase & Sanborn's
High Grade Coffee

CHASE & SANBORN do business differently from
any other Coffee House in the United States. They
give store in city the exclusive sale of their cof
feee and thereby do away with the cost of many travel
ing statesmen and add this SAYING to the quality of their
coffee. They the largest importers of Fine Coffee
in the United States They have had forty years
experience in buying and roasting coffee and have it
down to fine point
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-03-15
Administrators Sale.

will sell at public auction at the resi-
dence of Isaac Porter. deceased, on
Greasy Greek, five miles southwest o.
Philomath, Saturday March 80. 'J7, at 10
O'Clock a. M. for cash in hand the follow
ing described property, to-wit:
Oae piano, l binder, l harrow, disc
cutter, l farm wagon. l buggy. l set sim
gle buggy harness, set hack harness, 4
horse collars. 2 sets of team harness, 2
dozen chickens, milch COW, IL head OF
sheep. l hog, roam filly 5 wears old, l
dappie gray stallion years old, year
ling colt, l light gray mare about II years
old, back mare with white face about
& years old, bedsteads and bedding.
chairs, rocking chair, l cookstove aud
dining table.
J. F. PORTER,
Administrator,
A L. STEVENSON.
4S Auctioneer
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-03-15
Seeds for the Big Fair.

The seeds from J. J. Butter of
Portland for the "All Benton
School Fair" will arrive this
week. On account of overrush
of orders by Mr.. Butzer, he has
been unable to reach this order.
But they are to be sent this week.
Sup't Denman desires this an
nouncement to be made that all
orders for the free seeds and seeds
to be purchased, already not sent
to him, must be seut at once.
Free seeds will only be sent to
those placing their orders a,
once. All seeds not needed are
to be returned Immediately to
Mr.. Butter. The,efore to receive
the free aud other seeds, every
i one desiring them, must send in
their orders Immediately. A
large number OF orders are in,
and more coming in every day,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-03-15

raaiued few years aud then sat-
lied IN Grant county, where he
lived tor over 90 years. For
some years he had been afflicted
with Brieht's disease, and last
year came to the Gilmore farm,
near Grand Dalles, to be close to
this city tor medical treatment.
Mr.. Swick was we'll known in
this and Grant counties, where
he was highly respected for many
sterling qualities.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-03-15
Another Cannery.

1t seems that the ca nnery idea
is growing in popularity and
many new plants are to be estab-
lished in this section OF Oregon.
One is to be ready to take care of
iris years fruit crop, at Browns
vii e, according to a dispatch
from there which saws:
Enthusiastic meetings were
held in the opera house here Sat
urday and SATURDAY. night in the
interests of diver si6ed farming.
This convention was brought
about by Messrs. Holloway and
Lewis, who are interested in the
cannery soon to be established at
Brownsville. A number of
other interests were discussed by
members of the State Horticul-
tural society, the Linn county
fruit inspector and prominent
citizens of Brownsville and vicin-
ity.
To secure the location of a
cannery at Brownsville a bonus
of 81, 900 is asked. This was
raised on short order and the
clpnery is assured. Grounds,
including building. have al
ready been purchased and assur-
ance is given that the plant will
be ready to take care of this
years fruit crop.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-03-15
PRAYED While Autos Burned.

At a fire in Portland a few
days ago, when garage was
consumed together with seven
automobiles, one of the charter
members of the tongues Of
Fire. sect appeared on the scene
and Immediately tell on his
knees and prayed.
20 Lord, stay the flames SO
that we may all see thy power"
he walled in high treble.
Every little while he would
stop his prayer offering to play
upon mouth organ. His ex-
hibition was so interesting that
soon the fire was a second object
Of curiosity.
Later on he was told that sew
en- automobiles had been destroy
ed by fire and he was much per-
turbed because he had prayed for
divine interference. He char
acterized automobiles as hving
devils of destruction, aud d; d;clar-
ed that because of his mistake he
would have to fast two weeks.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-03-15

A number of Corvallis Elks we're in
Albany, Tues lay night, in atteudau- at
big meeting of the autlered herd.
Among those from this city were Con
Gerhard, P. A. Mosier, Collie Cathey
and Will Read. Harold Strong, former
ly of this city but now of Portland, was
among tn ose initiated. A big time Is re-
ported.
1t is reported that E. P. Tobin, one Of
the most popular travelling men who has
ever made trips to Corvallis. is to engage
in the real estate business on his own re-
sponsibility, in Portland, and that he is
even now making his final trip through
this section. Mr.. Tobin is paper drum
mer, and by his manliness and courteous
bearing has made friends everywhere he
has been, all of whom wish him un-
bound ed success.
DR.. Gill of Scio came over yesterday to
attend the production of 1.-The Bonnie
Briar Bush" at the opera house last
night.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Chap
pell, of Beaver Creek, on the l1th, a son.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-03-15
Good for Rural Carriers.

The new law relating to the
payment OF rural letter carriers,
which was recently passed BY
congress, will be great blessing
to that department of the mail
service. Statistics show that
there are approximately $1,000
rural delivery mail carri rs in
the United States, and that of
this lumber there were 5000 re-
signed last year, owing to insult
6cient salary. The new law puts
the carriers on living basis,
and will no doubt be productive
OF better service and better satis-
faction to the entire postal de-
partment. The law reads as
follows:
"That on and after July I,
1907, letter carriers of rural de-
livery service shall receive a
salary not exceeding 5000 per
annum; provided that rural letter
carriers after ~ months shall be
allowed leave with pay not to ex-
ceed IS days; the substitutes for
carriers on vacation to be paid
during said service at the rate
paid the carrier" e.
On routes of maximum length
Ia miles) the law allows the car
rier 5000, and on shorter routes
the salary will be graded in pro-
portion.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-03-15
LAID TO REST.
After Brief Illness of
John GoOdchiId.

The funeral of the late John
Goodchild occurred yesterday fore
noon at ten O'Clock from the
Christian church, the services be-
ing conducted by Rev. 7. S
Handsaker. Many friends were
present tc pay their last respects
to the ceased, and the choir
rendered several impressive selec
tions, suitable to the occasion.
The g. A. R. and w. R. c. at
tended in a body, Internent was
in Odd Fellows cemetery
John Goodchild was BON in
New York City, May 13, 1896,
and died at his home near Cor
Wallis. March IL, 1927, after an
illness Of but two weeks with
asthma and heart trouble.
He was a veteran of the Civil
War, having served in Co. G.
and Co. M. First Ohio Volunteer
Light Artillery. On December
13, 1856 Mr.. Goodchild was
married to Miss Sarah Carmichael
in Philadelphia, and six children
were born of this union. of whom
bat two survive. Thee are E.
G. Goodchild, of Chicago, and
Mrs. Lizzie Axtell OF Candy,
Oregon, who arrived at the home
OF her pare1ts the evening be-
fore her fathers death. .
| Mr.. and Mrs. Goodchild lived
in Virginia, and came to Oregon
seven years ago. They proved
to- be. honorable, high-mindee
people and soou won the VAIN
friendship of all with whom they
came in contact. In their be
reavement the widow and chill
1dren have tie deep sympathy O
all, while in the passing OF Johr
tGoodchild the community loses :
splendid citizen and kindly
obliging neighbor and friend.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-03-15
HOW SOME REGARD IT.
Exposure of ssMoral Corpses'' Adj
vOcated as in Ancient Greece.

1t is recorded in classic liter
ature that at one time, in the as
cendant days of ancient Greece,
an epidemic of suicide seized up
on the fair women of Athens and
all efforts to stav the movement
for self-destruction were unavail
ing. For no apparent reason
and with no evidence of concert
ed action. many women OF
Athens took their lives and left
friends and kin to mourn over
the disgraceful manner of their
departure from the world. At
last remedy was devised and
the mandate went forth that,
thereafter, when any woman
should commit suicide her dead
body ,hould be exposed nude IN
the public tboroughfares. This
edict had the desired effect, for
the innate modesty of the women
of Greece was sufficient to re-
strain them from self-destruct-
ion.
This story is related because it
may have some application to the
controversy that has been soing
on concerning the right aud duty
of newspapers in publication of
news of revolving crimes, such as
the Thaw-Nesbit- White transact
ions. Protest i, made that the
life of Evelyn Nesbit should not
be laid bare and that newspapers
should be prohibited by law from
printing details of such crime :;
in other words, that when per-
son has committed moral suicide
the corpse should be carefully
wrapped and hidden trom view.
If the thought OF exposure of
their dead bodies after death was
sufficient to stay the destroying
hand of the women of Athens,
will not the probability of expo
sure of self-destroyed character
exert an influence upon those
tempted to enter upon lives of
shame?
If there is one principle more
vicious than "Whatever you do
don't get caught at it." it is,
"Whatever you do, you shall not
be caught at it, And this lat
ter rule is one that some mis-
guided people would have adopt
ed. Far better might the edict
be, "Whatever You do, you shall
be caught at it." In otner
words, "Be sure your sin will
6uo you out" Let but the
mandate go forth that when any
man or woman commits moral
suicide, the moral corpse should
be exposed to public gaze, and
there will be a sudden decrease
in the work of self-destruction.
There has been too little rather
than too much publicity of moral
delinquency. .-Oregonian Editor
ial.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-03-15
Tunis Swick Dead.

A dispatch from The Dalles
dated March 13eh says:
runis Swick died yesterday at
the residence of his brother-in-
law, Robert Gilmore, near Grand
Dalles, across the river in Wash
ington. He was born in New
York "a years ago. He crossed
the plains to Oregon in 1853 and
settled ia Yamhill county. In
1860 he was married to Miss
Margaret Gilmore and to them
were born d children, three oil
whom survive-Lyman D. OF
Monmouth, William NJ of Hepp'
ner, aud Mrs. Myrtle Gentry of
Hamilton. There are also 10
grandchildren and three great
grandchildren. Three brothers
also survive him-Dr. B. F
Swick of Dayton, Oregon, Mino
lis. of Corvallis, and Lyman o
Hamilton. In 1871 he came t.
1.-The Dllles and from here t.
lKhckitat county, where he re
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-03-15

every way possible in making this ex-
animation
We desire to make special mention of
the neatness and accuracy of the books
and accounts kept by the accountants OF
the association.
We find cash deposits, subject TO check
covering the balances as shown in said
accounts in the M:Minnville Natioual
Bank. Also, the following bonds to-wi,
Exp2nss fund bondsaad mortgage face
value, amounting to $22 599.
Prepaid loss fund bonds. $4,000.
All OF which is respectfully submitted
Signed
F. NJ. REDFIELD,
JOHN W. ROLAND
Accountants
Dated Jan. l6 1907. 2.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-03-15

black lines.
You may be the means of slim
u|ating others to think, to make
improvements, to help the city,
the county, or the state.
There is no one person who is
all-wise, or all sufficient. Let
the newspaper become the voice
o. the com nuuity for what is
right.
Do not kick the editor because
ne does not think of everything.
Give him the benefit of some
of your gooi "thinks' aud the
paper will be more interesting
Elk.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-03-15
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given to all whom it may con-
Germ that the undersigned has been duly appointed
administrator with the will annexed of the estate of
Isaac Porter deceased by the County Court Of Ben
ton County, Oregon. All persons having claims
against the estate of Isaac Porter, deceased, are
hereby required to present same, with proper
vouchers therefor auly verified by law required.
within six months from the date hereof, to the un-
dersigned at his residence in Benton County, Ore
gon or at the office of McFadden & Bryson, attor-
neys, Corvallis, Oregon.
Dated March 18th, 1907.
JOHN F. PORTER,
Administrator with the will annexed Of the estate
of Isaac Porter, deceased. 2%Jz
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-03-15
Doesn't Know it All.

The editor OF this paper is not
proud. He does not know it all.
He is very thankful at all
times for suggestions as to how
to edit his paper.
When you have good idea
you think ought to ue told
others, come in and give it to us.
W. shall be glad t., put it into
shape on paper md put in few
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-03-15
MARRIED IN PORTLAND.
Former Corvallis Girl the Bride.
-Miller=Webber.

Miss Louise Webber, a .ormer
Corvallis girl, was the central
figure in an exceedingly pretty
wedding in Portland Tuesday
evening. Tue groom was D.. J
H. Miller and the ceremony was
performed at 8 80 by Rev. Mont
gomery of the Presbyterian
church, at the home of the brides
mother, Mrs. Mary Weber.
The rooms were prettily decor
ated with Oregon grape and ivy,
and at the appointed hour two
little girls, Russ;e and Erma
Ewart, entered the parlor and
form d an aisle down the center
of the room by stretching white
satin sash ribbon from the fold
ing doors to the corners of the
parlor. The march was played
by Mrs. Dedman, and the minis
ter came slowly up the aisle, fol-
lowed by the bride on the arm of
her brother, Otto, and the groom
accompanied by A. ]. Brown,
the groomsman. The BRIDES
maids were Miss Leona Webber
and Miss Greeta Geisler. The
impressive ring ceremony was
performed, Otto Webber giving
away the bride.
After congratulations the COM
pany of fifty guests repaired to
the dining room where the brides
bouquet was caught by Miss
Rum baugh and Miss Agnes
Webber, while the ring, heart
and thimble concealed in the
cake fell to Leona Webber, Mrs.
Dedman and Mrs. S. N. Wilkins,
respectively.
The bride was beautiful in a
dainty costume of white French
swiss organdie, with fnll length
veil and orange blossoms. Her
bouquet was smilax and lilies of
the valley. The bridesmaids
were attractive in white over
pink.
A magnificent collection of
cut glass, silver, hand painted
China aud other rare gifts were
received.
Neatly all the guests were old.
time Corvallis friends of the
Webbers. Among those from
this city were: Mrs. S. N. Will
kins, Mrs. John Allen, Mrs.
Francis and Miss Bertha Davis,
aud Mrs. Mary Brysoa aud Mrs.
Clara Fisher Rand were also pre-
sent.
The bridal party met with a
cleverly arranged "April fool'
at the depot, as it had been an
nounced that Mr.. and Mrs. Miller
would proceed to Seattle on the
next train. The guests, armed
with rice, hurried to the depot
where they waited until long past
train time for the carriage in
which DR.. and Mrs. Miller hao
left the Webber home. Next day
it was learned that they hac
driven to a metropolitan hotel
thus givingthe merrymakers the
''slip," proceeding to Seattle the
next day.
The good wishes OF many OLE
time Corvallis friends are extend
ed the happy couple.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-03-15
LET TER LIST.

The following letters remain uncalled
for in the Corvallis postodice, for the
week ending March. 8 1917:
II Bnt'er, K j Cooper, Gay W Davis.
Miss Emma Fenwick. Mr. Marnard. S M
Sears, Jr.. Lloyd Sales, W NJ Vale, Louie
Wilson, John J Ward care of A W Gaines,
Miss Josa Talent tparceD
B. W. JOHNSON, P NJ
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-03-15
Report of the Experts.

At the regular annual meeting of the
members of the Oregon Fire Relief As
ISOLATION, ia January, resolution WAS
passed directing the trustees to have
published the report OF the experts who
Were going over the accounts of the Off
csrs OF the association. Ia following out
the directions, We beg to call your at
tention to the attached report which they
have filed. We have not published the
figures contained in their report as they
are only recapitulation of the figures
contained in our annual re ort. We
wish to assure the pu blic however. that
at any time they will call on us, we will
be pleased to show them any Of the re-
cords Of the office.
w. c. HAGERTY, Secretary.
To Hon. H. H. Hewitt, S. A. Riggs
and Chas. Cleveland, committee appoint
ed to examine the books and accounts OF
the Oregon Fire Relief Association.
Gentlemen: We beg to report that
we have made complete and thorough h
examination of the accounts of the secre
tary and treasurer OF the Oregon Fire Re.
lief Association, having checked all re-
ceipts and disbursements for period of
three years, beginning January /, 1904,
up to and including Dec. 81, 1906. We
have found the system of keeping the &C.
counts of the members of the associa-
error, if made. can be readily fnuni
and corrected. TIE officers snd entirs
office force have aided and assisted 40 ir
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-03-15

Zierolf keeps I'll kinds of clio We
and grass seed for sale. 22c
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-03-15

Dated Jan. l6 1907.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-05-03
FARMERS DECLARE
FOR DOLLAR WHEAT
Nebraska Agriculturists Pledge Them
selves Not to Sell Until That
Price Is Reached.

Omaha, Neb., April 3O.-Farmers in
Nebraska who have thousands of acres
Of land iii wheat have entered into an
agreement not to sell their crop until
wheat sells for 81 in Chicago.
The agreement was entered into by
the farmers. at Hastings a few days
ago following an address delivered
there by J. A. Everett, of indianapolis,
one Of the officers of the American
Society Of Equity, which is conducting
a vigorous campaign for the advance
ment of wheat to the 81 mark. Farm
erS throughout Nebraska are being
solicited to pledge themselves to hold
their wheat till the price reaches the
81 mark in Chicago and farmers in
other western states are also being
solicited to do so.
Unless something unforeseen de-
velops to damage the crop Nebraska
will raise q big wheat crop this year.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-05-03
An Old Time Alderman.

Several patrons of the restaurant at
Broadway and Tenth street were lunch
ing there a few days ago. seated at a
table between the corner windows on
the second floor which commanded a
fine view down Broadway which
makes a sharp turn at Tenth street.
Said one of them: do you know that
this bend in Broadway was made in
order to save tree? Well, it was. AS
originally planned, Broadway would
have cut a slice off the lawn of Hen
dirk BrevOort, who ran a tavern in
the Dutch farmhouse which stood
where Grace church now is. He was
an alderman, like many of hixprofes-
sion today, and not only succeeded in
saving the magnificent tree in the
shade of which his customers fingered
over their pipes TO watch the traffic on
Bloomingdale road, but about 1S49 al
so prevented the opening of Eleventh
street from Fourth avenue to Broad
way, which would have necessitated
the tearing down of his tavern. New
York Sun.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-05-03
At Sea In a Coffin.

1t was the French assassin Lupi who
escaped to sea from Cayenne in cot
fin. He managed to get some nails.
tar and cotton, and one dark night he
got into the coffin shed. He selected Il
fine, stanch and seaworthy coffin and
fastened the lid in order to turn it into
deck, leaving a cockpit sufficient to
enable him to crawl in. He calked all
the joints as well as he could, and
when this work was finished he made
a pair of paddles out of two planks.
Then he brought out his craft with
great precaution. Without much diff
Guilty he reached the waters edge. ST.
lently and slowly he proceeded in the
hope of reaching either Vehezuela or
British Guiana, 80 nautical miles dis
tant Fortunately or unfortunately for
Lrtpi, the steamer Abeille, returning
from the Antilles, off Paramaribo pick
ed him up. half drowned and almost in
q fainting condition, and a few hours
later he was in irons in his cell.