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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-06-16
A plucky and pretty 16-yeal

A plucky and pretty 16-year-
year old Idaho girl gave a needed
and timely lesson to two young
''mashers" who persisted in an
noying her. last Thursday eve
ming. She drew a revolver from
the bosom of her shirtwaist and
opened fire upon the pair, who
Immediately and wisely departed
in haste, only to be pursued by
the girls father. who caught one
of them and gave him good
drubbing. If more of our women
would provide themselves with
similar weapons. and not hesitate
to use them when occasion re-
uuired, there would soon be a
cessation of such ..annoyances,
which are now altogether too
common.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-06-16

A few weeks ago the western
railroad managers decided that
the country would stand another
turn of the screws and announced
further advance in west-bound
freight rates. Soon they began
to hear murmurs, not loud but
deep, and now they have decided
that the contemplated advance
will not be advisable just at pres
ent. Perhaps it has dawned
upon the minds of the railroad
magnates that the people of this
land are becoming aroused from
their former lethargy and that it
might be unwise to Cypress them
further in that particular direc-
ton.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-06-16
oAc'S new BUILDING
To be Ready for Opening of Col
Iege-Contract Let.

The new wing that is to be
added to the Agricultural build
ing at the College, a contract
for which was recently let, is to
be probably the handsomest
structure of the college group
and the most modern on the
coast.
It will be three stories, with
13O-foot frontage and y feet in
length. The Agronomy depart
ment is to occupy the entire
lower floor, this department en-
bracing the Soil Physics labora-
tory, four recitation rooms and
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-06-16

It is said that the effect of the
adoption of the two fish bills
voted upon at the recent election
will, if enforced, be to do away
altogether with salmon fishing IN
this state. AS this is not to be
desired, it is suggested that a
commission shall be appointed to
consider the problem and outline
such legislation as will protect
the salmon fishing industry and
at the same time give the claims
of rival factions due considera-
ton. This would seem to be emil
nently just and proper.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-06-16
Lently just and proper.

The latest evangelical sensation
in the effete East is Billy" Sum
day, an ex-base ball player, who
in his eccentric" slangy meth
ods seems to be emulating the
late lamented Sam Jones. While
such preacher, like a dog fight,
always draws a crowd, it is ques-
tionable whether such methods
are productive of much real and
lasting good.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-06-16

Since Woman Suffrage was lost
by a larger majority at the last
election than it was two years
prior, says an exchange, the
question naturally suggests itself
do men think more. or less, Of
women than they did two years
ago? The women, no doubt.
would like to know.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-06-16
common.

The Republican National Com
mittee completed its :hearing of
all contested cases last Friday
and the result is that Taft will
90 into the convention today
with 6O3 delegates. Necessary
to a choice, 401.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-06-16
Additional Locals.

"The Oregon Countryman" is
a new publication which made
it's first appearance Friday. 1t
is a monthly magazine published
by the Agricultural and Domes-
tic Science and Art students of
the Oregon Agricultural College,
and is very creditable, 44-page
production, printed on good pa
per and nicely illustrated. 1t
contains excellent articles on
Agricultural Education, Fruit
Inspection, Household Economy,
The Household Science Depart
ment, The Study of Agronomy,
Swine Feeding Experiments, ar
ticles on Forestry and Botany,
Agricultural chemistry, Horti-
culture, The Dairy Department,
Poultry and many other sub
jects. There are also personal
sketches and numerous other
features of interest, which render
the little magazine highly inter-
esting. The publication will be
resumed at the opening of col
lege next fall.
At a meeting of the board OF
trustees of Philomath College
last week, Prof. O. V. White, of
that city, was elected president
for next year. The following
instructors were chosen: Langu-
ages, E. H. Castle; science, W.
N. WINNER; literature, Teresa
Mcdonald; business, J. NJ. Gres-
sley; music, Mrs. Gertrude Fish
er. Rev. J. M. Parker, D. D.,
was elected business manager.
The school during the past year
has been in a highly satisfactory
condition and showed marked
improvement under the presi-
dency of Rev. P. O. Bonebrake.
Twenty young men and women
graduated from the various de-
partments. Prof. White, the new
president, has been connected
with the school in former years
and is a leader in all educational
and social movements in this
section. A new addition is be-
ing built to the college and in
other ways the college shows
signs OF prosperity.
One of the best baccalaureate
sermons ever heard at OAC was
that delivered in the armory,
Sunday morning, by Rev. W. P.
White of Albany. The armory
was literally packed with people,
many being unable to gain ad-
mission, and the speaker was
given the most rapt attention
from start to finish of the ad-
dress. Rev. White is a deep
thinker and an eloquent and
convincing speaker. He declared
that an education which had in
it no thought nor consideration
for the religion of Jesus Christ
was an education of no account
to the world. He pleaded for a
trained body, a trained mind, a
trained eye, ear and heart, and
in it all and through it all he
pleaded for the young men and
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-06-16
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the UNDERSIGNED has
been duly appointed by the County Court Of the
State Of Oregon for the County OF Benton as admin
istrator of the estate of H. B. Nichols, deceased and
that he has duly qualified as such administrator All
hereby notified to present them, duly verified, to
me at my residence in Corvallis, in benton County,
Oregon within six months Of the date of this notice
1e0s 4
r. j. NICHOLS.
Administrator of the estate of H. B. Nichols, de-
ceased.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-06-16

the young women to build on a
solid foundation, that their lives
might count for something high
er than earthly achievements
alone. The decorations in the
armory were very beautiful, and
excellent music was furnished
by a mixed chorus.
Probably the largest crowd :
that ever attended such an affair
in Corvallis was present at the !
commencement exercises of the !
Corvallis public schools at the
opera house, Friday night. Ev-
cry available seat was occupied
and many who applied for ad-
mission had to be turned away
for lack of room. The program
rendered was exceptionally good
and those who participated in it
covered themselves with glory
for the admirable manner in
which they went through with
their parts. The exercises closed
at 1890 and it was almost 12I
O'Clock before the floral offerings
had been distributed among the
graduates, which gives some
slight idea Of the quantity Of
| hea1tiful blossoms that were
showered on the proud and hap
! py class. At the conclusion of
the program, Maurice Ready,
class president, presented cost
ly and beautiful silver loving
cup, suitably engraved, to Prof.
Fulkerson, as a token of the af-
lfectionate esteem in which he is
held by those who graduated in
the '0S high school class. AL
though taken by surprise, Prof.
Fulkerson gracefully accepted
the gift and thanked his young
friends, assuring them of his
present and lasting interest in
and regard for them all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Cathey of
Albany attended the baccalaure-
ate services at the armory, Sun
day.
Mrs. MI Adams and daugh-
| ter, Miss Lenore, were expected
to arrive last night from Hood
River for a visit at the home of
Mrs. E. R. Hollister.
Miss Shirley Bancroft of Port
land is among the visitors in
town for commencement.
Mrs. Minnie Phillips-Espey of
California is the guest of her
parents in Corvallis this week.
She is an old OAC girl.
Everybody in Corvallis in
tended to go to the Senior play
at the opera house last night,
after the Gazette press hour.
Mrs. S. n. Wilkins Of Vancou-
yer, and son, Harold, just from
the Ann Arbor law school, ar
rived yesterday for commence
ment.
Lewis Burnough, the old foot
ball star, has arrived from En-
terprise, Eastern Oregon, to at
tend commencement. Mrs. Bur-
nough has been in Corvallis for
ten days.
The Wetherla farm, southwest
of Corvallis, has been sold to a
Mr.. Johnson, late of Minnesota,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Wetherla have
moved to Corvallis to reside.
They are desirable citizens and
Corvallis welcomes them.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-06-16

Somebody has remarked that
this old world at best is only an
anvil, and life is a sort Of Plu-
tonian blacksmith that, with
varying blows, strikes us into
form. The blow that hurts most
shapes us best.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-06-16
Bull for Sale.

One registered Holstein bull,
three years old Sept. s, 1908.
Price SIS. L. A. Houck, Mon
roe, Ore, R. F. D. 1. Phone
Bellefountain. 49tf
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-06-16
THE CORVALLIS GAZETTE

Published Tuesdays and Fridays
by the GAZETTE PUBLISHING
Co., for $500 per annum, or
25 per cent discount if cash is
paid in advance.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-06-16
ELECTIONS FOR 1908.

Registration reopens Sept. 20.
Closes for election Oct. 20.
Presidential election Nov. g.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-05-31
WILL INITIATE
CLASS OF EIGHTY
This will BE a Gala Day For Members
Of Pine Bluff Council No. 1853.
Knights OF COlumbu>-Prominc
Speakers to Be Heard.

Pine Bluff Council No. 1153 of The
Knights of Columbus, of which Jadge
E. J. Kerwin of this city is Grand
Knight will today initiate their first
class. The class will be composed Ct
about eighty applicants.
The degrees fist and second vii!
be conferred by Little Rock Council
of which F. Ginoccnio is Grand Knight.
The third degree will be eXempllfie1
by Hon. Jas. 4. Gray, territorial dep
uty for Arkansas, assisted by Florence
DOnahue.
The knights with the candidates viii
attend services at st. Joseph's Catholic
church at 10 o'clock in a body. Fataer
Healy will deliver the sermon.
After the exercises of the day ,ae
Knights will attend the closing service
of the Paulst mission and benedic-
ton at ST. Joseph's church. At night
there will be a smoker held at the
hall, at which many interesting adj
dresses will be made prominent among
which will be "Knighthood in Arkan-
as" by Jas. A. Gray The Catholic
citizenship J. II. Vaughn of Fort
Smith and an address by F. l.. Monte
verde of Memphis The closing adj
dress will be made by Rev. Thos. L.
Haa1y
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-05-31

Truly, each of these papers deserves
honorary mention and few OF us knew
that The "Tooth-pick State had so
many spots of historic interest or that
she could claim quite SO many really
illustrlous sons and daughters.
When about half the program had
been rendered, Il short recess was CIV
en- and a most refreshing collation. Was
served, and | am sure that all were
glad that the motion 10 eliminate re
ireshments from our club meetings
had been laid on the table, and thai
our hostess had laid something on the
table too! s:Et
Mesdames Adams, Lake, Kendall and
Will Sanders sang TWO beautiful quar-
tettes and the quiz on Arkansas his
Tory concluded the program.
In the history quiz, the club Was
asked to name the state officials, and
one member replied, II haven't read
the morning paper, so | don't know
who is governor this morning.
Mesdames Knox and Montgomery
will be hostesses for the June meet
!Eg Of the club. c. II. G.,
Press Correspondent Pro Fem.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-05-31
SILK Stocking Club.

With Miss Aylmer Taggart a. boc,-
ess the Silk Stocking Club had /,
most enjoyable meeting Saturday af-
ternoon. The hospitable Tacoart homo
Is always inviting, and on the after
room in question was doubly so by the
charming effect OF sweet pease and
nasturtlums tastefully blended in dec
Grafton. After several interesting
games Of four handed euchre. The cInb
prize, a pair of handsome silk hose.
was awarded to Miss Hazel Peck
Miss lola Philpot received The guest <
prize, late book. Pleasing refresh
ments We're served. Miss Taggart Was
assisted by Mrs. W, 4. Tagsart, and
her guests We're Mesdames W. H.
Langford, Lawrence Crutcher, Frank
Ragland, X. T, Roberts and ". \,
TagSart; Misses lola Philpot, Bette
Austin, Hazel Peck, Nettie Grace, Vie
toria Harrell. Virginia Walker. Me
LAME Walker little Rock, - Quinn
dittle Rock1, Emma White. The
next meeting Of the club will be with
Mrs. John Speers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-05-31
Ma! Meeting OF the Sesame Cmb,

One Of the most delightfully."- inter
estnS meetings held by the Sesame
club This year was the one with Mrs.
d. y. Kendall on the morning of Tues
day, May %.
lhls was our Arkansas Day-eveTy
lhlnS on the program relating to our
good, but much abused state.
Each member responded to roll call
"lth an anecdote, characteristic OF
Arkansas. All of these were interest
ing, and some so amusing that they
would furnish fine material for tie
end men" in a minstrel.
Mrs. Mildred Bradford Saunders
charmed the club with a piano solo
Mrs Saunders has soft clingine
touch which renders her music really
charming.
The paper, Arkansas, the Misrepre-
sen5ed," by Mrs. Land, was oris:na!
and interesting.
Next came Mrs Wilbourne's TIM ce
Minute Sketches OF Arkansas CeleDri-
ties and then "Historic Spots in Il
kansas by Mrs. Mohler and as each
OF these papers was read, we Arkan-
sans swelled more and more with
pride and had there been any more
such excellent papers, presenting tie
virtues, the beauty and the attractive
ness of our State, the result might
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-05-31
Nis> Muiliken Hostess.

me Young friends of Miss Nettie
NnIhken enjoyed a real feast of pleas
ure AMI refreshments at the residence
Oh her mother Mrs. w. e. Mulliken, al
No ioi East Twelfth avenue, Thurs
"at evening at O'Clock.
Inc home and lawn were beautifully
decorated with Japanese lanterns anu
'edutl1nI bouquets of roses and pinks
altAr various pleasant games the chill
dsen We're called to a banquet of dain.
y good things, where they completed
ne enjoyment of the occasion. Mr.
and Mrs. Mulliken showed themselves
JOYOUS entertainers Of the young peo-
PIE. The little folks will long re.
member the happy day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-05-31
Birthday Party.

Forty-five little friends OF Lawrence
O. Knox Jr,. son of Mr.. and Mrs. l..
O. Knox, We're invited Saturday morn
ing from to u to help him celebrate
his ninth birthday Many pleasures
We're planned for the entertainment Of
the little folks, a trolly ride 10 Forest
park and back being one of the chief
delights and a merry sight they We're
as their car passed through the streets
with flags waving from the windows
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-05-31
daughters OF the Eoniedor,.v

Mrs. }, W. John viii be hostess far.
the David O. DoCbj Cbantar I,oft.5
Daughters of .'he confederaey. On the
afternoon OF "Wednesday, June 2 A. {
o'clock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-05-31

'aa happy voices filing the air.
Ne9ch!ns the park, they spent a de
'S'ltoI morning playing games and
f'il'Ni ing pleasant refreshments. and
ne day was one to be marked with
'ae Proveribal white stone"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-05-31
" edne>day Afternoon Nh,

Mrs. Gus Waterman will entertain
the Wednesday Afternoon Wbis, Co.,,
On the morning Of "Wednesday, Jnna .
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-05-31
The Ring OF the Bell

hhec' VIII sometimes peccde can.a
remarked Professor Krell.
lhe diamond ring is always heard
before the wedding bell.
bohemian Ma2azfna
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-12

for the dinner will receive numbered
card bearing his name. which will admit
to all sessions OF the conference.
During the morning Of May IL and
later the governors advisers and other
conferees are requested to present their
invitations and admission cards in the
eastern corridor on their arrival. After
identification each will receive, in return
for the card of general admission. num-
bered card bearing his name, which will
admit to all sessions Of the conference.
at is requested that conferees register
with the secretary of the conference at
the western end of the corridor.
I'm case of a loss Of card Of admts-
sion the loser is requested to notify the
secretary to the President at the earliest
possible moment, as a safeguard against
possible unauthorized use. Substitute
cards cannot be issued. II necessary the
President or his secretary will write q
special letter authorizing admission to
the sessions and functions.
Justices of the Supreme Court. cabi-
net officers. senator's. representatives and
members of the inland waterways COM
mission will not require cards.
Dinner at the White House.
President Roosevelt will give dinner
tonight to the governors at the White
House. Justices of the United States Su-
preme Court, Secretaries Wilson and Gar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-12

They were Judge B. NJ. Baker of Cana
dian. Tex. introduced by Representative
Stephens, and w. Goodrich Jones of Tenn
pie, introduced by Representative Henry.
Senator Gamble Of South Dakota intro
duced Gov. Crawford Of that state and
r. o. Richards.
Gov. Post of Porto Rico was also one
Of the callers today.
Acting Gov. P1ndall Of Arkansas has ar
rived to attend the conference. He will
return to Little Rock Saturday night.
Other governors who have arrived to
attend the conference are Conner. Ala
bama: Floyd. New Hampshire: Higgins.
Rhode Island; Frear. Hawaii; Deneen,
Illinois; Gooding. Idaho; Kibbey, Arizona,
and Noel, Mississippi.
Ex-Gov. George c. Pardee of California
has also arrived.
Admission Arrangements.
Arrangements for admission to the
White House during the conference Of
governors have been announced as fol-
lows:
1.-THE White House will be closed to
general visitors from pm. May IL until
10 am. May 16.
Admission to the conference and at
tenGant functions will be through the
eastern or Treasury entrance.
Admission will be by card and personal
identification in the corridor near the
eastern entrance.
MAY IL each guest especially invited
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-12
LAST TRIBUTES PAID.
Funeral Of Mrs. Katie A. Ricketts
TODAY.

Many sorrowfng friends attended the
funeral Of Mrs. Katie H. Ricketts,, wife
Of former Public Printer Oscar ]. Rick
etts, at the family residence 1880 Column
bia road, at II o'clock this forenoon. The
service was impressively conducted by
Rev. Ulysses G. B. Pierce, pastor of
All Souls Unitarian Church. In referring
to the untimely death Of Mrs Ricketts,
the minister told of her many virtues and
Of her beautiful character. He described
her works of charity and her love for
the dear ones she has left behind"
At the conclusion Of the obsequies the
remains were taken to Rock Creek ceme-
terry, where interment was made in one
Of the most picturesque locations. More
than two wagon loads Of floral tributes
followed the cortege to the cemetery.
They were testimonials from personal
friends organizations and from workers
in the government printing office. A
large floral cross was sent by the proof
reading division Of the printery; a wreath
from the front Office employees; also
wreaths and other designs from the lob
room, the day and night monotype d.
visions and the Navy Department branch.
and q great floral wreath from the Illf-
nois Republican Association, and others
from the Masonic fraternity.
The pallbearers were Messrs. W. An
drew Smith G. Warield Simpson, Morti.
mer H. Acheson. w. j. Eynon. Robert 3.
Brown and George H. O'Connor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-12
MICHIGAN FOR TAFT
REPUBLICAN STATE CoNVEN-
TON AT GRAND RAPIDS

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. May 12.-when
the republican state convention was called
to order here shortly before noon today
to name four delegates at large tb the
national convention. two presidential
electors and a new chairman of the state
central committee there was but one con-
test in prospect.
There was apparently a unanimous sem
timent in favor Of the Endorsement Of
Secretary Taft for the republican presi-
Dental nomination. and the selection Of
the following men as delegates at large
all Of whom have declared for Taft: e.
D. Stair. Detroit; John w. Blodgett,
Grand Rapids: F. w Gilchrist, Alpena,
and James McNaughton Of Calumet.
The only contest in prospect was for
the state Craftsmanship, for which George
w. Cook Of Flint was a candidate against
Representative G. ]. Diekema Of Hol-
land. who has held the position for sew
eral years.
Representative E. L. Hamilton was tenn
porary chairman of the convention, which
met In the Majestic Theater.
District Delegates Chosen.
GRAND RAPIDS. Mich, May 12.-rhe
fifth district republican convention to-
day elected the following delegates to
the national conventions: Roy s. Barn
hart Of Grand Rapids and William q.
Heath of 1onia- They were instructed
for Secretary Taft.
ton here today Jerry Sullivan OF Cedar
and Gard Sands Of Pentwater were chosen
as delegates to the national convention
They were uninstructed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-12
APPROACHING THE CLIMAX
DEAL BETWEEN LOCAL FINAN-
CIAL INSTITUTIONS.
Controlling Interest in National City
Bank to Pass to Union
Savings Bank.

The negotiations which have been pend
Ing for a fortnight looking to the trans
fer of a controlling interest from the Ma
tional City Bank to the Union Savings
Bank on 14th and G streets northwest are
approaching climax, and 1t is not un-
likely that the deal will be consummated
this afternoon. Mr.. E. Quincy Smith,
president OF the Union Savings Bank, is
said to be In New York. Rumor indicates
that the Union Savings Bank proposition
embodies two features-the first the trans
fer OF 1900 shares Of the National City
Bank. controlling interest, to the Union
Savings Bank interests. at ITO; the sec
ond. the liquidation Of the Washington
Savings Bank. in the same building with
the Union Savings Bank. and the transfer
f its assets to the reorganized National
City Bank.
It is the general impression In finan
cial circles that this offer will be &C.
cepted. President Drury of the Ma
tional City Bank. when approached
upon the subject today, was non com-
that the deal will be decided this after
noon. one way or the other. The stock
of the National City Bank was run nm
yesterday at the Washington Stock Elk
change from 135 to 155. and the bidding
at that figure was spirited. Today,
however. there was apparently no inter-
est in the stock.
If the proposed deal goes through. as
In all probability 1t will before night
fall. there will be no merger of the Ma
tional City with the Union Savings
Bank. but each will be conducted along
present lines, with a STRENGTHENING Of
the assets of the former.