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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-10-11
"UncIe Josh" is Coming.

The attraction at the opera house
on next Friday night will be the
ever reliable "Uncle Josh Per-
kins," undoubtedly the most
successful 1ural comedy drama
that has been produced in years.
It serves a distinct and highly
commendable purpose, for it
teaches in the cleverest and
most entertaining way imagina-
able and in thoroughly up-to-
date manner the truth of the old
saying, that Glove will find a
way" The chief interest in the
piece centers in the love OF
Uncle Josh for his young daugh-
ter Nan. The entire cast of
"Uncle Josh Perkins" has been
selected from among the best
known, most widely experienced
and most conscientious actors
and actresses of the American
stage. The piece is most elabor-
ately staged, and equipped with
beautiful scenery. The engage
ment is for one night only. Re-
served seat sale opens Wednesday
morning. Prices IS, so and IS.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-10-11
STONY" N0LTNER DEAD.
Pioneer Oregon Newspaper Man
Formerly of Corvallis. .l

Anthony Noltner, one of Ore
gon's first newspaper men, a
regent of the Monmouth State
Normal school and a well-known
citizen of Portland, died sudden
ly Tuesday morning at the home
of his son, A. L. Noltner, corner
Thirtythiru and Targgart streets.
Mr.. Noltner had been i'll for
some time, but it was not believ-
ed that his condition was serious.
He arose that morning, sat up
about the house for a short time
and returned to bed, where he
died peacefully and quietly a lit
tie after 10 O'Clock.
Mr.. Noltner was born in
Germany June II, 1889, and
came to the United States with
his parents early in his boyhood,
the family settling in Wisconsin.
He left Wisconsin for California
March IS, 184o, arriving at San
Francisco December IS in the
same year.
Mr.. Noltner learned the
printers trade after reaching San
Francisco and was one of the first
employees on the Alta, published
in San Francisco during the early
days of that city. He went to
the Call in 1856 and worked on
that paper until he left for Ore
gon October S, 1857.
Mr.. Noltner was twice married
his first wife being Miss Ellen
Cox whom he married May I,
1861. He married Miss Martha
N. Williams March I, 1856.
His second wife died June 3,
1852.
Mr.. Noltner began his news
paper career in Oregon rat Cor
wallis in 1859, when he was as
sociated with James H. Slater,
afterwards United States senator.
He afterwards published the Eu-
gene Review, being associated
with joaquin Miller, the poet, as
his partner.
Mr.. Noltner was always a
staunch democrat, and joined the
Breckenridge wing of the party
in 1860. During the Civil war
the postoHice department forbade
the passage of the Review
through the mails on the ground
that the editorial sentiment of the
paper was reasonable. The
paper was barred from the mail
until Mr.. Neither modified his
editorials.
In 1876, Mr.. Noltner began
the publication of the Daily
Standard in Portland and con-
tinued its publication for IS
years. His last venture was the
Weekly Dispatch, which he main
tanned for five Or six years.
Journal.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-10-11

THIS OLD RELIABLE HOUSE will
sell their FINE-TONED INSTRU-
MENTS FOR REASONABLE PRICES
instead of charging you extra to make
up for high city rents, railroad fares and
hotel bills for travelling statesmen.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-10-11
Going TO Coach.

The Barometer gives a write
up in regard to Claude Swan thai
is worth reproducing:
Swan, the greatest basket ball
player and coach OAC ever had,
the greatest in the northwest,
and perhaps the fastest forward
in the United States, is to leave
the 25th of this month for Seat.
tie where he will train the Arctic
Youkon players tor a tour @
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-10-11
The Best Quality of
PIANOS and ORGANS

At the Store of GRAHAM & WELLS
Corvallis, Oregon
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-10-11
Notice of Final Settlement.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has
filed in the County Court of Benton County Ore
gon, his final account administrator of the
tate of Alexander Bennett, deceased, and that Sat-
urday, the 9th day of November, 1907, at the hour
of clock in the forenoon of said day has been
fixed and appointed by said Court as the time and
the County Judges office in the County Court
House in Corvallis in said County and State the
and the settlement thereof. All persons interested
and desiring to object thereto are notified to file
tn cir objections tn ereto in writing with the Clerk
of said Court and appear at said time and place.
E. BENNETT,
As Administrator of the estate of Alexander
Bennett, deceased. 84tf
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-10-11
Additional Local.

John Lenger the mail-carrier betw
the depots and the postoffice, is one of
the most familiar figures in all Corvallis.
For years and years he has been on duty,
rain or shine, warm or cold, except upon
the rare occasions when sickness has
kept him at home for day or two. and
there are few people in this city who
haven't kindly word and friendly nod
for the faithful old gentleman who drives
the one horse dray. Long may he -four
ish.
The chapel exercises at OAC will here
after be known as the 'Assem bly," and
will be'held once week, in the armory,
from Il 80 to 1920. Alter the meeting
Wednesday morning a meeting Of the
student body was held, at which Dr.
Kerr gave a spirited address and at
which resolutions against hazing were
unanimous y adopted.
| Usual services at the Christian chulch
next Sunday morning. In the evening
the services will be held in the tabernac-
le. The pastor will preach especially to
young people. The subject will be, GA
Strong Young Man. The male chorus
will sing. Rev. Handsaker will also ad-
dress the Y. M. G. A. in the college
chapel at 2:5O in the afternoon. Subject,
''Is the Young Man Safe?"
A reception was held at the NJ E.
church, Wednesday evening, in honor of
Rev. d. H. Leech and family who have
their home in this city. Minor Swick
presided at the meeting and after
prayer by W. c. Swami, DIR. Catney was
requested to welcome Rev. Leech and
family, which he did in very fitting
and entertaining short address. Rev.
Leech responded, giving brief outline
of his life-history, saying the people
were entitled to know " no they were re-
ceiving as their pastor. His address was
earnest and made strong impression on
his hearers. He is man of very sincere
aud pleasing manner and has an inter
esting vile and family who are warmly
welcomed by the people of the church.
Following the remarks Of Rev. Leech,
the audience sang a verse of "Blest Be
the Tie," and R. N. White gave vocal
solo. Light refreshments and social
conversation were the concluding features
OF this happy affair. The reception hall
was prettily decorated with autumn
leaves and ivy. The affair was planned
and successfully carried out by Mrs. W.
&c Swami and Mrs. S. B, Bane, to whom
congrat ulations are due for the success OF
the evening.
| Students at the Corvallis Agricultural
College are taught the art of packing ap
pies. An hour of apple packing will be
pretty near as good exercise for the back
as two hours of football practice and
eventually much mere Profitable. If all
the good apples grown were properly
packed the returns would be much great
jer. And this does not mean that the
largest and best should be placed at the
top Of the box. Good packing is honest
as we'll a. neat and only honest packing
pays in the end.-0regonian Editorial.
Some families seem positively bashfu
lahout expressing ttleir affection says an
iexchanse. Taking love on trust, because
1t has only Ia Ell expressed .oag ago, and
never officially reCracted, is like trying tc
| warm ones self with the memory of last
years u shin.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-10-11
Napoleon Bonaparte

Showed, at the oattle OF Austeriitz, he
w9s tho greatest leader in the world.
Raliard's Snow Lininert has shown t. e
pubic it is the best Liniment in the
world. A quick cure for rheumatism,
Sprains, Burns, Cuts, etc. A. G. Pitts,
Rodeeea, La, says: I use Ballard's
Snow Linimant in my family and find it
unexcelled for sore chest headache,
aorrs, in fact tor anything that can be
res :hed hy a liniment. Sold by Graham
& Wortham.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-10-11
CUSTOM ERS

Are requested to call and see them be-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-10-11

Yesterday morning Clerk Vim
cent issued marrirge licenses to the
following parties: Geo. II. Cham
berlain of Multnomah county and
Miss Virginia Pearl Owen of Cor
Wallis, and Henry Oetjen and Miss
Annie Leder, both of this city.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-10-11
Announcement!

The pu Bile is cordially invited to visit
our new store and inspect our new and
complete stock of furnishings for men
and boys. The store is in the new bank
block and is called "The Toggery."
81 HASKELL & JOHNSON.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-10-11
Wanted.

We have bnyer for a five or ten acre
tract near Corvallis. It must be reason
able. Address, CALDWELL & Co., Phi!o-
math, Ore. S2-4
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-10-11
Music Loving People

Can purchase these reliable goods in
their home town. If there is anything
you do not understand you will find the
sellers near your home.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-13

AppomattoX Court House, of their meeting, and
OF the fateful delibera tons that followed:
There was a table in the far corner with a
marble top, almost square, scalloped little on
the corner, close to which Lee sitting.
Grant was seated beside small oval shaped
wooden table in the middle Of the room. The
two distinguished commanders were about eight
feet apart, and facing each other.
The contrast between these illustrious men
was singulary striking General Grant was
forty-tnree years of age. quite slim, and weighed
only 13o pounds. He was = feet inches in
height, with shoulders slightly stopped. lie
wore a soldiers blouse and soldiers trousers,
with nothing to indicate his rank but the Shout
der straps of lieutenant general. His slouch
hat lying the table. He had on pair
OF partly worn brown colored thread gloves.
which he took off soon after he went into the
room He was without sword. sash spurs.
He wore a pair of ordinary topboots with his
trousers inside. These well his clothes
were spattered with mud. His hair was dark
brown, with trace of gray.
Lee sixteen years his senior. He stood
feet inch in height. He wore new uniform
Of Confederate gray. buttoned up to the throat.
of exceedingly fine workmanship 1t had
been presented to him by some ladies in England
who sympathized with his cause. His full beard
and hair in color a silver gray. He had a
thick mead of hair. except in front, where il had
become a little thin. His spurs were handsome
and had very large rOWels. He a pair OF
topboots which seemed to be perfectly and
which were stitched with red silk His gray hat,
matching in color his uniform and a pair of
gray gauntlets apparently new, had been thrown
on the table by his side
"A stranger, seeing the marked difference in the
attire of the two men. might very naturally have
come to the conclusion that Grant was the con-
New-York tribune., 1907-01-13

It think about it. but still tradition awards
1t virtue. he keeps on the safe side.
After three months spent amid shrines and
temples and Idols. and largely within sound Of
temple bells and drums Zone of the latter is
booming / write). am prepared TO say that
the japanese whole Indifferent to all
religions; while Of the few who do most
regard religion sort of charm TO keep away
evil to procure certain tangible benefits.
There two religious systems. aside from
Christianity which claim the worship Of the
Japanese-Buddhism and Shintoism OF these
the latter scarcely aspires to be religion since
Its most intelligent adherents declare that IL is
only ancestor and nature worship. AS for
Buddhism old Buddha himself would never rec
ognize this perverted system, with its pantheon
of more than a million gods and its innumera-
BILE concessions to- Shintoism. In fact, the COM
mon religion is a mixture, which nobody but a
few of the learned priests processes to be able
understand Of both Buddhism and Shintoism.
Practically one must agree with the statement
that Patriotism is the religion of the japanese"
The Emperor himself is a Shintoist yet
have been in no less than three Buddhist tenn
plies which have apartments reserved for him
which he has occupied when he has gone TO the
temples TO worship. He seems to be beautifully
impartial in the matter OF religion, favoring <
Christianity by large gifts.
Undoubtedly the common people worship the
Emperor himself. The educated classes give an
other explanation of their reverence toward him,
while students laughingly repeat the gossip that
somehow manages 10 pass the two walls and
double moats of the imperial palace. / have
even found a company of college bred Japanese
willing TO discuss the possible future Of the
monarchy in the light OF the democratic ten
dencv of the times. Nevertheless, the great bulk
OF the Japanese sincerely worship the Emperor.
His picture is in every public school and the
pupils bow down to 1t daily. Mission schools
also display the portrait and pay all possible
respect to 1t; by law they are required to save
II first In case OF fire, and nothing may be hung
above II on the walls.
Yamada, IN the province OF Ise, may be called
the religious and patriotic centre OK japan
New-York tribune., 1907-01-13

movement in this country. important exhi-
bition is soon 10 be held in this city. Through
out the United States. nearly everybody has
come 10 know. there have sprung up in the last
decade handicraft societies. with aims and prac-
tices derived rule, from similar reawak-
ening of interest in handwork that has taken
place in Great Britain and other countries Of
the Old World
What the average busy man knows about this
movement is. probably, that Il somehow is con-
nected with the teachings and preachings OF
John Ruskir, VINO wrote eloquently about Turn
er's "Slave Ship" and of William Morris. poet
and craftsman. who discovered new ways OF
utilizing old principles of printing. and who in
vented the familiar chair that goes by his name
He knows that in some interesting way honor
able occupations which used to be practised in
this country in Colonial and observation-disclosures
days, but which had become all but forgotten in
an age of machinery, are now being revived.
Particularly in the rural districts the name OF
ARTS and crafts" has been frequently heard
Spinning wheels, looms and flax frames have
been Withdrawn from dusty garrets. Indigo
pots that for half a century had lain In kitchen
closets have been stirred to simmeriEg activity
on country cookstoves. the ultimate purpose
being to produce blue -and-white d-operies or
drawn rugs to sell to urban collectors. Village
New-York tribune., 1907-01-13
COMMANDED SYMPATHY.

General Lees conduct at this time says Cen
eral Porter, for him the sympathy and re-
spect of every Northerner who beheld him After
the terms Of surrender had been arranged and
the Confederate leader stood on the porch walt
ing for his horse. he "gazed sadly in the direc-
ton OF the valley beyond where his gallant army
lay, now army Of prisoners. He thrice smote
the palm of his left hand with his right fist in an
absent sort of way and appeared unaware or
everything about him. All deeply appreciated
the sadness that overwhelmed him. and he had
the personal sympathy of every one who beheld
him at that supreme moment of trial The ap-
proaCh of his horse seemed 10 recall him from his
reverie. and he at once mounted. General Grant
saluted him by lifting his hat. He was Followed
in this act of courtesy by all our officers present
General Lee raised his hat in return and rode
off at a slow trot TO break the news to the brave
fellows whom he had so long commanded
The scene at Appomattox was characteristic
cally American, and the manner in which it was
conducted reflected lasting credit upon both the
tlustrious soldiers who directed 1t. There was
nothing theatrical. no indulgence In mock
heroics no posing for effect no offering or de-
mandipg of swords. and no stilted speeches The
New-York tribune., 1907-01-13
LEE MEMORIAL CHURCH.
Lexington, Va.

blacksmiths whose time honored occupation OF
shoeing horses and mending carriage tires be-
meath the spreading chestnut tree has lately
peen threatened by the automobile have some-
times begun TO find opportunity for agreeable
and reasonably profitable employment IN the
current demand for artistic ironwork Even tue
gentle art of whiting, often practised IN tho
country by elderly men whose working days
are past, has assumed consequence, for
there are instances of worthy deacons who find
d ready sale for paper knives salad spoons
neatly carved from well seasoned appiewood
This revival of rural industries is an inter-
estlng phase of the handicraft movement,
Along with it-and more important. perhaps In
an economic sense-is the existence in our cities
OF a considerable body of craftsmen who wora
In cooperation with architects painters and
sculptors Men engaged In the practice of the
nne arts have long complained that there are
now. because of the disappearance OF the ap-
prentice system, very few good workmen COM
petent to assist the artist In the execution OF
his designs Many eminent American artists
have interested themselves in encourag ging the
work of craftsmen, who, however they make
their start as amateurs are likely eventually to
become well trained professionals. capable OF
executing in metal, wood. textiles other ma
terlalS the beautiful details and accessories for
which the plans of our better architects call and
for which American wealth stands ready 10 pay.
Many former pupils of American and European
art schools. failing be placed in the pre-
carious professions Of painting or sculpture.
discover that a demand exists for hand work
which the architect may use in preference to
the more mechanical and less attractive
chine-made products, with which he must other.
wise satisfy his clients
Hence there have grown up potteries IN
charge Of individual artists. who attend persons
ally. without permitting excessive subdivision
of labor, TO the details of making objects suit
able for interior for garden decoration; frame
makers whose picture and mirror frames repre-
sent the trained artists appreciation of design
and adaptation; textile workers who ind ems
plOyment in such departments of art as intertoR
decoration or ecclesiastical embroidery; crafts
men in iron. copper. silver and other metals.
and printers practising the art preservative
with something of the feeling for lucid and ele-
CANT arrangement that characterized the Italian
and French artists in typography OF the eentu-
| ries of the Renaissance
Socfologists. also. and other people with long
titles and high missions believing il TO be essen
tial 70 encourage forms of industry which allow
the maker OF objects that intended to be
beautiful we'll useful to labor under ths
most favorable possible conditions. have assisted
and assisting the cause of handicraft in
this country by writing about it and talf uS
New-York tribune., 1907-01-13

OF General Lee on January 10. at Old ST. Pauls
Protestant Episcopal Church; a public meeting
at the Maryland Theatre, where Senator John
W. Daniel, of Virginia, will speak. and dinner
at the Hotel Herman, at which two hundred
confederate veterans are expected to be present.
number of prominent Baitimoreans who
were students at the Washington and Lee Uni
Ferslty when General Lee president will
attend the celebration Some of those who at
tended the college at that time Major r. NJ
Fenable. George Baker. brother of Bernard y.
Baker, DR.. T. A. Ashby, S. z. Ammen William
Taylor Thorn. Duncan Lyle, of the McDonogh
School and DIR. George j. Preston.
General Lee was closely aSsoCia ted with Baltl-
more Though Fort Carroll While major of
engineers in the United States army he planned
and partly executed the erection of this fortifl-
cation, designed as a defence to Baltimore Har-
hor. II was in 1880 that he went to Baltimore.
and took up his residence at what is No.
9tS Madison avenue. He remained a resident
of the city for two years.
The old Lee house has changed somewhat
since the days when Major Lee made it his
home 1t now has n store on the ground floor.
Several years ago, when il brought before
the public prominently that one of General
Lees homes was In this city. the Daughters ~
the Confederacy decided that 1t should be
marked. To this purpose a marble tablet was
placed on the old house. 1t contains this in
scrptiOn:
New-York tribune., 1907-01-13
THE LARGEST BELL IN THE WORLD.

At the TennoJi temple at Osaka are
Der Of interesting sights In the first place, the
temple courts are q regular bazaar. filled with a
display of second hand goods Scores Of deal
have their spread about. and lively
business Is done with pilgrims and others. Lit
tie things like germs disturb nobody. since lepers
wander freely about. At the gate are two OF
the prayer wheels which not uncommon in
temples. lrreverent tourists sometimes turn
these backward, which Is said greatly TO upset
the god. The pagoda In connection with this
temple is fine old one and from the top good
view of Osaka may be obtained. The platform
Is screened in b. heavy wire. in ordsr to prevent
persons from committing suicide by leaping Off
had become quite the fashion
The largest whole bell in the world Is being
hung in this temple 1t east ct the
time of the Osaka Exposition. two years age
and ten thousand Buddhist priests were present
which is about one-:enth of the total number in
the empire. Report went forth that, following
an ancient custom. q young maiden was wanted
to proptiate the gods by throwing herself into
the molten metal; and a young woman really
presented herself as an offering but of course
the authorities would not permit the sacrifice
This bell. which is second only TO the broken
bell al Moscow in size was made of gifts of
swords and ornaments and money. and has a
tone Of more than ordinary richness. All the
Buddhist temples contain large bells and their
sound is soft. deep and musical
One other phase of worship at this temple is
the pond full Of sacred turtles. 1t is pious net
to feed these with the pink rice balls which 81
priest sells The hundreds OF turtles race and
fight for the buoyant balls and then beg for
more. This feeding of the living creatures that
called sacred is a pleasant form of religious
devotion. l have fed wrigeling eels TO sa,r-ed
cranes (the eels were not sacred, and had no
rights. beans to sacred horses. rice To sacred
flshes; and have paid a few coppers to see
dancing priesess go through her slow, graceful
posturing and gesturng, without moving her
feet Certainly worship at a popular shrine or
temple can scarcely be called monotonors with
all these diversions. and the various bnOthS for
tbe 10 offs besides