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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-12-29
Additional Locals.

WANrED.-Carpet and rug
weaving. Am prepared to do
good work at reasonable prices.
Give me a trial. Mrs. LalaI G.
cooper, 1853, Fourth and B.
streets, Corvallis. IT,
Miss Agnes Denman, sister of
Police Judge G. w. Denman,
died Friday, December 25th, at
Salem, from heart trouble, in
the fortieth year of her age. The
remains were brought to this
city and inferred Saturday in
Crystal Lake cemetery, Rev. J.
R. N. Bell officiating at the burial
| service.
| Don'tforget that it is the duty
of every reader of this paper to
write to some friend at a distance
and tell him of the advantages
of Oregon both as to climate and
production, and of Corvallis for
residence and business. Remem-
Der that the people Of the older
states, where the weather is cold,
are lowering around the fire and
have lots Of time to read-get
busy.
The meeting at the Methodist
church on Sunday morning was
largely devoted to the task of re-
lieving the church of the debt
which has been hanging over it
ever since the new improve
ments were made year or two
ago. Subscriptions were called
for and continued until So, ,614.O9
had been raised thus wiping out
the entire debt and leaving a
comfortable little balance in the
treasury, These good people
are to be congratulated on this
happy solution of financial en-
barrassment which is always
source of great annoyance and a
serious handicap to church work.
They expect to have grand ju-
bilee on New Years eve. and
usher in the new year with glad
hearts. Rev. Leech has devo-
ted much time and attention to
this task and deserves great
credit.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-12-29
AN IMPRESSIVE RITE
The Knights Templar Honor
Christmas Day.

'To our most Eminent Grand
Master, Henry Warren Rugg,
with Christmas greetings; and
may the Prince of Peace send
down good will to men,"
The foregoing sentiment was
proposed in each asylum of the
order of Knights Templar in
the country Christmas day at
precisely ~ o'clock, Washington
time. Allowing for the differ
ence between coasts, the cere-
mony was observed in Albany
by Temple Commandery, No. 8,
at 9 o'clock a. m. In the pres
ence of large number Of Fraters
and Masonic visitors, Past Grand
Commander D. P. Mason an
nounced the sentiment.
After the observance of this
custom, that has been a cere-
mony conducted for many years
simultaneously all over the
Union, the following impressive
program was carried out:
"The Holy City," orchestral;
piano solo, Prof. William Boone,
OAC; hymn, 'Hark, the Herald, !"
knights of Malta Quartet, of
Corvallis, composed of Sir
Knights John Fulton, J. Fred
Yates, Charles Dobelle and Roy
Raber; Scripture reading, Sir
Knight J. j. Evans; vocal solo,
"Lo! Star, Ye Sages Hoary,"
Prof. John Fulton; doxology
Knights of Malta Quartet; lee
ture, Sir Knight D. P. Mason;
prayer, Sir Knight D. H. Leech,
DeMolaiC Commandery; memorial
services; hymn, "Nearer, My
God, to Thee" Knights of Malta
Quartet; benediction, Sir Knight
D. II. Leech; piano solo, Prof.
William Boone.
Following the program the
local Co mmandery served a
breakfast to the members and
guests, many of whom were
from Corvallis, a special train
having been chartered by the
Masons, members of. the Order
Eastern Star and friends.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-12-29
Albany Gets New High School.

A new $4,000 high school
building in Albany next year is
assured by the action taken at
the annual school meeting held
Thursday evening. At the meet
ing sentiment was practically
unanimous for this improve
ment. The schools are now so
crowded that one room is con-
Quoted in the Congregational
church building. The erection
of the high school building next
Spring will provide more public
school room and relieve the con-
gestion now existing. A levy of
~ mills was made to provide
running expenses for the COM
ing year and an additional levy
of % mills was made to buy a
site for the proposed new build
ing.
George Bryant who has been
very sick with pneumonia is
about well again.
Subscribe for the GAZETTE
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-12-29
Boost for Benton County.

1909 will be the travel year
for the Pacific Northwest. The
most advantageous rates are in|
this direction. All of the gread
railroads of the country are gG1
ing to bend their efforts toward
presenting the resources Of this
portion of the United States|
throughout the East, Canada and
Europe. The Portland Rose
Show and the Alaska Y ukon-j
Pacific Exposition will be two
important features. 4
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-12-29
Artisans Attention.

All members of Corvallis As.
sembly No. % are hereby n oti,
fed that there will be a special
meeting held Thursday, Decem-
Der 81, at which there will be an
interesting musical and literary
program and other attractive
and entertaining features for all
who may attend. Come.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-12-29
Nolan Wants Help.

We want foreour Red Tag Sale
4 experienced sales ladies; 2 ex-
perienced clothing salesmen; 2
expert wrappers. ~
12-29-1t J. NJ. NOLAN & Son.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-12-29

c. S. Butler, the wood dealer
of Corvallis has on hand oak,
ash, maple and fir wood, also
slab wood. Either 4-foot or 16
inch lengths, as wanted. De-
livered on short notice. Send
in your orders. Office phone
No. 553; residence phone 436.
12-1S-tf
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-12-29
PEACH TREES.

We are now taking orders fol,
spring delivery. Special induce7
ments on Peach Trees. Choice
stocks at low figures. Write fof,
prices before placing orders d.
where. Address -.
Lafayette Nursa
Mention Gazette
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-06-25
For President,
WILLIAM II. TAFT OF ONO.
For Vice President,
JAMES S. SHERMAN OF NEW YORK.

These are the men selected by the
Republican national convention as the
standard bearers for the Republican
party in the national campaign now at
hand
The convention just closed was in
many respects one of the most re-
markable in the history of American
politics. The noisy demonstrations
in honor of various favorites among
the party leaders have never been
equaled in any Republican convention.
The Republican national convention
was called to order at II o'clock Tues
day by Chairman New of the national
committee. Temporary Chairman
Senator Burrows of Michigan was in
troduced and made his keynote
speech. Committees ON credentials,
resolutions and rules of order were
appointed and the convention adjourn
ed until II o'clock Wednesday.
Permanent organization was effect
ed Immediately after the convention
was called to order Wednesday, with
Senator Lodge as permanent chair
man. The session was made remark
able for one of the most wonderful
demonstrations ever seen in ma
tional convention. Senator Lodge, in
his speech, referred to President
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-06-25
SHERMAN is HOLDING HIS OWN.
Hopes to Meet Secretary Taft in
Washington Wednesday.

Hopes to Meet Secretary Taft in
Washington Wednesday.
Cleveland, June 24-Representative
James Schoolcraft Sherman. Repub-
lican candidate for vice president, was
removed early yesterday from the
home of Former Governor Herrick to
Lakeside hospital, sufferer from
gall stones. He spent a somewhat
restless day. but was reported in an
official bulletin last night as holding
his own. If the patients condition
continues to improve, the bulletin
says, tits not likely that an operation
for the removal of the gall stones viii
be necessary. The following telegram
was dictated by Mr.. Sherman in an
swer to a message of sympathy from
the presidential nominee, w. H. Taft:
Appreciates Taft's Soicitude.
INV Dear Mr.. Taft: NV illness is
not of a critical nature, and the doc
tors this afternoon advised me that
can probably go home in three or four
days I thank you ever SO much for
your cordial telegram. l expect to see
you in Washington on Wednesday of
next week. j. S. Sherman"
Mrs. Sherman and son Richard ar
rived in Cleveland at 4 So p. M, from
their home in Utica.
Mrs. Sherman Anxious.
Upon arrival at the hospital Mrs
Sherman was so nervous and weak as
q result of her anxiety that she had
to be carried in chair to the apart
ment assigned her She did not imme-
diately enter the sick room Of her
husband, but remained in her room
until she had recovered her strength.
Mr.. Sherman expressed his profound
interest in the plans made for his re-
ception and voiced keen disappoint-
ment at not being able to be at home.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-06-25
WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT OF OHIO.

only to be recorded. But for mo-
ment there was halt in the Sherman
movement, as Senator Lodge, leaving
the presiding officers chair, advanced
to nominate Gov. Guild of Massachu-
sets for the vice presidency The
senator's voice was strained with the
exertions of recent days, but he spoke
eloquently and forcibly for the Massa-
chusetts candidate. Michigan, through
Charles T. Osborne, added her voice
for Guild, and New Jersey brought
forward her favorite son in a speech
by Thomas N. McCarter nominating
Former Governor Murphy of New Jer-
sey for the second place on the ticket.
Pandemonium Breaks Loose.
Now began the vote, taken amid
confusion first, which increased as
the figures climbed upward to the
nominating point. The result was
never in doubt, as the totals of states
were heaped one upon another. There
were scattering votes, but the great
body of delegates swelled the total for
Sherman until it touched SIG. With
keen appreciation of the effect of eli.
max, Chairman Lodge announced the
result, reserVing Sherman's total until
the last: 90.
''Vice President Fairbanks gets !
vote; Gov Sheldon of Nebraska, 10
votes: Gov. Curtis Guild of Massaohu-
sets, rs votes; Gov. Murphy of New
Jersey 88 votes, and James School
craft Sherman of New York, SIG
votes"
Again the f1oodgates of wild enthu-
siasm were let loose as floor and gal
lery joined in the pandemonium of
demonstration for the nominee.
Convention Adjourns.
The nominations completed, final
details were quickly perfected--com-
mittees from the various states to
wait upon the candidates for president
and vice president and formally notify
them of the action Of the convention
in nominating them; prospective
meetings OF the national committee to
perfect plans for the coming cam
paign, and thanks and congratula-
lions to the Chicagoans who have
given a convention of such perfect
equipment. And then, just before
noon, amid cheers still echoing and
the inspiring strains of the national
anthem, the national convention final
ly adjourned and the multitudes dis
Dersed.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-06-25
NIAGARA AND ZAMBESI.

Latter More Stupendous, but Formers
Proportions More Striking.
"a question which travellers often
ask each other in various parts of the
world is: What is really the great
est natural wonder on earth?' 1t is
easy to answer now, says the Travel
Magazine, since the stupendous falls
Of the Zambesi river have been dis
covered. ..
David Livingstone called the main
fall the most wonderful sight l had
visited in Africa And when one i'm
AGNES the spectacle of one of the
worlds mightiest rivers, two miles
wide, falling sheer 420 feet it is not
hard to agree with one of the great
est travellers and missionaries that
ever lived.
Our own Niagara is only half a
mile wide and 1853 feet high, so that
it figures as a mere cascade in COM
parison.'
This is all very we'll, but Niagara
still leads in the impressiveness Of it's
proportions. The Zambesi falls are
two miles wide, four times the width
of Niagara. In order to preserve the
relative proportions, of the latter the
African falls should therefore be four
times it's height, or 632 feet.
It's real height of 420 feet is less
than three times that of Niagara.
This changes it's relative proportions
decidedly and not in way to increase
its impressiveness -.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-06-25

Again the vast assembly was swept
with wave on wave of wild, exultant
clamor, as the multitude, realizing
that at last the work was done and
the record made upon which the Re-
publican party goes before the coun-
try, united in one last, mighty out
burst of enthusiastic tribute to the men
who will bear forward the standard in
the struggle now at hand.
From the outset it was distinctly
Sherman crowd Among the early
arrivals on the floor was Speak
er Cannon, only the day before a can
didate for president, but yesterday
here as a pillar of strength in the
Sherman movement. The widespread
affection for the old warhorse of the
party was Shown by the crowds of
delegates surging about him to grasp
his hand and bid him welcome.
The preliminaries were brief, and
at 1920 the nominating speeches for
vice president began with limit of
ten minutes to each speaker. On the
call of states Delaware yielded to New
York and Former Lieutenant. Govern
or Timothy L. Woodruff of New York
mounted the platform for glowing
speech placing in nomination Sher-
man as New York's choice for the
vice presidency Now came sur
prise, as the venerable Cannon, with
his Lincolnlke visage and shaggy
beard, emerged from the Illinois dele
cation and stepping to the platform
was yielded unanimous consent to Sec
ond the nomination of Sherman.
"UncIe Joe' to the Fore.
Such a picture Of sturdy, homely,
plain American citizenship as Cannon
appeared, advancing before the
throng, which rose to do him homage,
has seldom been seen before a nation
al convention. His serious face was
beaded with persiration, his collar
had melted to rag which chung limp
about his neck His vest was thrown
wide open, exposing a crumpled shirt
and the sleeves of his black alpaca
coat curled up about his dangling
cuffs to his elbows as his waving arms
emphasized his ringing words for his
colleague and friend-James S. Sher-
man of New York.
From the outbursts of enthusiasm
which greeted every mention of Sher-
mans name it was plain that the
mind of the convention had been
made up and that the decision was
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-06-25
TAFT AND SHERMAN ARE
CHOSEN BY REPUBLICANS

deafening clamor. Selling a mega
phone, he shouted the roll of states
Alabama, Arkansas-bu his voice was
swallowed UP in the mad uproar.
Gradually, however, the curiosity of
the multitude conquered their enthu-
slasm and they lapsed into silence to
hear the result of the roll call.
7o2 Votes for Taft.
A hush Of expectancy hung over the
assembly as the call proceeded Hasty
summaries showed that Taft was far
in. advance. When New York was
reached the Taft column totaled AIT.
Ohio carried the Taft total to 511, or
twenty more than enough to nominate,
Still the call went on until the final
result was announced by Chairman
Lodge:
For Theodore Roosevelt, votes;
for Joseph B. Foraker of Ohio, Is
votes; for Charles w. Fairbanks of
Indiana, 40 votes; for Joseph G. Can
non of Illinois, 81 votes; for Robert
M. La Toilette of Wisconsin, rs votes;
for Charles E. Hughes of New York,
63 votes; for Philander G.. Knox of
Pennsylvania, 68 votes, and William
H. Taft of Ohio, 702 votes"
A great shout went up as Lodge
concluded his announcement, and
with one accord the cohorts of Cannon
and Knox and Hughes and the other
heroes Joined in common tribute 70
for the candidate Of the party.
Make 1t Unanimous.
Gen. Stewart L. Woodford, for Gov.
Hughes, leaping upon a chair, moved
to make the nomination of Taft unani-
nous; Senator Penrose, for Knox, and
Boutell, for Cannon, and Henry of
Georgia for Foraker, and Cochems of
Wisconsin, for La Toilette, seconded
the movement for a unanimous vote
for the candidate. The vote was CIV
en- with ringing cheers.
Early in the day the battle over the
platform had occupied the close at
tention of delegates and spectators.
The platform as framed by the COM
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-06-25
BREAK RELATIONS
WITH VENEZUELA
United States Representative
WithdraWs From South
American Republic.
TIRES OF CASTRO'S TACTICS
Veneznela's Disregard of Treaty Obli-
cations Is the Cause of the
Present Rupture.

Washington, June 25. = The state
department yesterday received Off
cial notification of the departure of
Jacob Sleeper, secretary of the Ameri-
can legation at Caracas, Venezuela
Mr.. Sleeper's departure leaves the
United States without diplomatic rep
resCntation in the South American re-
public. The affairs of the legation
will be looked after by representa-
tive of the Brazilian legation. For
the past three years, since questions
between the United States and Vena
zuela first arose, Minister Russell has
been unable to get any satisfaction
from the Venezuelan government.
While the fact that the United States
has no diplomatic representative in
that country may result in the with
draWai of the Venezuelan attac1e
here, no advices had been received
at the Venezuelan legation last nigh.
State of Expectancy.
The present situation in diplomatic
terms is known as a state of expec-
fancy The questions in dispute be-
tween this country and Venezuela
have been in the hands of the solic-
itor of the state department for the
past five years, but no satisfaction
has been given the American repre-
sentatives by President Castro. The
plague, which exists in nearly all of
the Venezuelan ports may have in
duced Mr.. Sleeper to obtain leave
of absence at this time.
1t is understood that the real is
sues between the United States and
Venezuela are the outcome principal
~ Of American claims against that
country growing out of the cancella-
ton by the government of that coun-
try of various concessions to Ameri-
can corporations and individuals.
Our government has endeavorol
to obtain a settlement Of these claims
by arbitration, but has met with re-
fusal at every point. Recent develop
ments growing out of the outbreak of
bubOnic plague in Venezuelan ports
and the disregard by Venezuela OF
treaty obligations to enforce sanitary
regulations have undoubtedly caused
the present rupture.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-06-25
PARLIAMENT Is BOMBARDED
Troops of Shah OF Persia Dernolish
Building Many Killed During
BOnbardment.

Teheran, June 25.--Afrer a bloody
fight, which was waged around the
parliament building yesterday, the
city was comparatively quiet last
night, although the Cossacks were en-
camped in the streets and squares.
Cossacks and soldiers early in the
morning surrounded the parliament
and demanded that number of per-
sons whose arrest the shah had order
ed be forthwith handed over to them.
Parliament refused to comply with
this demand and shots were fired at
the troops, several soldiers being kill
ed Orders were at once issued from
military headquarters that the parlla-
ment building be bombarded and the
bombardment commenced soon after
10 O'Clock. While this was in prog
ress bombs were thrown from the par
lament building and the mosque ad-
joining, disabling one of the guns
and wounding the gunners.
EN6uCudlly Tic HdllS VI pal liclLlCAI
were cleared, but not before many
persons had been killed and wounded.
The bombardment continued until 3
o'clock in the afternoon, when it sud
denly ceased. In the meantime the
troops pillaged the political clubs in
that neighborhood and numerous resi-
dences Of influential members of par
lament. in which work they were
aided by the populace.
The number Of casualties is UNI
known, but it will be very large. The
parliament buildings are practically
in ruins The firing was confined to
Parliament square, the other parts of
the city being comparatively quiet.
Large numbers of leading National
lists, including priests and members
of parliament, have been placed I'M
der arrest.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-06-25

mlttee on resolutions was read by It's
chairman, Senator Hopkins of Illinois,
while the minority report, rejecting
the views of the supporters of Sena-
tor La Toilette, was presented by
Congressman Cooper of Wisconsin.
The platform was adopted by an over
whelming vote, after many separate
planks in the Wisconsin plan had
been buried under adverse votes.
PIanks of the Platform.
The following are the more impor-
tant features of the platform:
Revision of the tariff by special ses-
sion of congress Immediately follow
ing Inauguration of next president.
Development of permanent currency
system to meet needs of nation.
Establishment of postal savings
is favored
More perfect control Of trusts by
government and greater publicity in
their affairs.
Federal supervision over stock and
bond issues of railroads and provision
that railways make inoffensive traffic
agreements.
Rules of procedure in federal courts
with respect to injunctions should be
more accurately defined, and no in
junction, Or temporary restraining Or
der, should be issued without notice,
except where irreparable injury would
result from delay, in which case
speedy hearing should be granted
Free rural mail delivery and good
roads favored.
Movement for conservation of natu-
raj resources is Endorsed.
Vigorous protection of American
citizens abroad is commended.
Extension of foreign commerce
Enforcement and extension of civil
service law.
Merchant marine should be revived
and prestige of nation upon the seas
restored.
Attitude Of the administration in re-
gard to Philippines, Porto Rico, Cuba
and Panama canal is upheld.
Equal justice for all men, regardless
of race or color, is demanded.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-06-25
Standard Bearers Selected by Republican National Conye
ton to Lead Party in Coming Conflict Sessions
Marked by Tunlutuous Outbursts
Platform Declares for Revision of Tariff Currency Reform,
Modification of Injunctions, Postal Savings Banks
and Control of Trusts

went ringing through the great build:
ing.
Taft Legions Break Loose.
The close of his speech was the sig
nal for loosening the long pent-up
feeling of the Taft legions. Instantly
the Ohio delegates were on their feet,
other Taft states following, while the
convention hosts, in gallery and on
floor, broke into mad demonstrations:
Taft, Taft, W. H. Taft!" came in a
roar from the Ohioans.
Megaphones seemed to spring from
concealed places and swell the Taft
tumult into thunder A huge blue silk
banner bearing the familiar features
of the secretary of war was swung be-
fore the delegates, awakening afresh
whirlwinds of enthusiasm.
All semblance of order had been
abandoned and the delegates arena
was a maelstrom of gesticulating men.
Tired Voices Die Down.
The band was inaudible, a mere
whisper above the deafening volume
of sound. For ten, fifteen, then TWEEN
ty minutes, this uproar continued.
1t was repetition of the scene of
Wednesday when the name of Roose-
welt threw the convention into a fren-
zy; repeated in intensity and almost
in duration. But there is a limit to
the physical resources of throat and
lungs; relays had not been establish
ed, and at last the tired voices died
down to a hoarse shout and at last
subsidized.