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Corvallis Times. BY B. F. IRVINE. Official Paper of Benton County, COKVAIJIS, OEEGON JVJSY 9, 1903. AS TO TRACY VThe newest exploits of Convict Tracy stagger belief. Twice1 at bay and surrounded with armed anen, lie has as often shot his wayout. leading dead and dying behind. A dozen times, almost', cornered by overwhelming odds of determined deputies, he has in ' each instance completely bewildered them by suddenly appearing elsewhere in a new, unexpected and audacious coupe. With four impressed men at his beck, in the gasoline launch, he made the spectacular journey on Puget Sound. He rode in a buggy into the very suburbs of Seattle, and put the climax to his audacity by entering a house for a compelled meal. After cooly brakfasting with the family and while his pur suers believed they had him sur rounded at Bothell, he spent the day in comfort at the house on Madison Island reading the newspapers and preparing himself with clothing and provision for further fight. Nothing so. extraordinary in criminal life, has ever happened be fore. The pen of the dime novel -writer must drop from his grasp in contemplation of how completely the real outdoes his ideal. With his talents diverted to catching criminals rather than escaping law what a useful citizen Tracy might be. The unfortunate feature is, that Tracy's successes are likely to in spire others to copy him. As well as for other obvious reasons, it is on this account, highly important that he be caught. And, possibly, he may yet meet his man. THE COUNTY COURT The Resume of the Work Done at Last Week's Term. TV, following- is a resume of the business transected for the term of county court held by Judge wood ward and Commissioner Irwin and Knotts last week: W H Millhollen was given until August i st to complete the repairs to Mary's river bridge. Petition asking rebate of taxes on bank stock assessed within the city of Corvallis to persons residing out side was granted. Deed was ordered made and de livered to E E Wilson and J H Wil son to four lots in block 17, Wilk ins addition, bought in at tax sale. The petition of the Coast Land ' & Livestock Company for reduction of taxes was continued. Publication -of warrants issued seven years ago, and uncalled for was continued. Petitions were presented asking aid on county roads, on the dollar-per-dollar plan, for the following amounts: District 8,;Summit,$i4o; district 9, Blodgett $140; district 14, Bellefountain $214; district 7, Kings Valley, $4I3-5; district 16, Monroe. Si 93; district 18, Dusty, $262.50. The petitions were grant ed. WHERE IS CONVICT MERRILL Did Tracy Really Kill Him Corvallis People Talk About. In Corvallis.- people speculate much over the question of whether or not Tracy killed Merrill. The authority for it, is that Tracy him self says he did the deed. He told Scott of the gasoline launch party that he did. Scott says he knows where the body is secreted, and that he will go to it when assured .that the Oregon authorities - will v him the Si.soo reward. And Tracv's Tacoma wife says .the convict killed Merrill. She says When Tracy says a thing, it's true. She ought to know. Besides, it is observable that most everything the convict has told about himself in -his wild flight has subsequently nmvMi to be fact. . That is what people in town urge in support of their belief that Merrill was killed by his companion. About half of them believe Tracy's story of it. The other half dan' t. They say tin storv is a fraud, . set afoot to her Merrill out of the country. : that, no matter how savage Tracy might be, he is not cruel enough to wantonly slaugh ter his comrade in vicissitude. If they are not right, Tracy is, indeed a terror.- HIS HONOR'S SPEED Can run a Little Himself And Doesn't " Mind an Occasional Trot. Police Judge Greffoz became strenuous in the performance of his official duty Saturday morning. The crlorious Fourth had left an aftprmat.li of dead soldiers. One of them slept quietly in Woods Jack sons' dooJyard as his honor came down town. The sleeper was still tolerably drunk, and his honor ar rested him and took him to jail. He left the man at the door, while he went after the jail key. The man skipped. The judge sighted him in the distance and with all sails spread, gave chase.. It was a pretty race. The fugitive flew, but his honor bent to his task, and moved like a machine. He worked beautifully. Out in the vicinity of the spot where Bird Wells used to live his Virvnnt- fwprViaviled his man. and within a short time lodged him safe ly in the jail. The judge was a trifle thick in the wind after his strenuous performance, but he soon righted up, and he wouldn't mind trottigndown the track now at any time just for diversion if there are those about who think they can skin him. FOR COUNTY ROADS County Will Help all Who Help Them selvesA New Order. The supervisors and people of Benton county, who have for months past urged improvement of public highways and' discussed plans with that end in view, have at last succeeded in getting matters in good shape. It is now possible for important improvements to be made on the roads this year. The new county court in a special ses sion Monday, made an order offer ing to contribute from the general fund an amount equal to the amount the citizens of the various districts might donate, the money to be spent oh the country roads under the direction of the road super visors and the county court. The order on the subject is as follows: -'In the matter of the improve ment of county roads, it appearing that there is a feeling of uncertain ty as to the attitude of the court on this important subject, and in ord er that the same may be dispelled, and the various road supervisors be able to proceed w-ith the season's work with definite plans; and, rec ocrnizinar that a wise and econom ical expenditure of the county funds in the improvement of our roads will do more to enhance the value of property of this county and light en the burdens of the farmer than any ether act this court could per form; and recognizing that there is not sufficient funds provided for any extensive road work this year.andif too far advanced to justify it; thatjit appears tojthis court that whenever the residents 01 any road district or part thereof become sufficiently interested 'to donate labor or money to be expended in the improvement of public high ways, such a spirit of enterprise and public advancement is commend able and should be encouraged by substantial assistance from the gen eral funds of the county. "And it further appearing to the court that at the June term, several petitions for assistance on the dol lar for dollar plan were withdrawn; that at the July term the court made its order upon , the petitions on file, which order in the main is in accordance with the . views of this court; but this court desiring to desinnate the manner of pro cedure and also to make an order that will apply to all alike, "It is therefore ordered that oh the presentation to the court of the petitions with the . original signa tures of subscribers of volunteer work with the respective amounts together with a certificate from the road supervisor that said work or money has been, faithfully and fully enended troon the county roads in his said district as in said peti-j tion designated, that the court do nate a like amount from the gener al fund of said county, to be ex pended upon said roads, under the direction of said supervisor, and this court." Call for Warrants. Notice is here by given that there is money in the treasury to pay all xity warrecte drawn on the general fund and indorsed prior to July i3 19O1, In terest will stop on same on this date. Dated, Corvallis Oregon. July 8 1901. William BIcLagan. Citv Treasurer It will pay you to investigate goods 'and prices at J H Harris You cansave money. " Music Lessons - Mordaunt Goodnough will teach piano organ and harmony in Corvallis this summer, Terms ' - -" ' - . One hour lesson, 65 cents . One 45 minute lesson, 50 cents One 30 rainuteJesson,35 cents AT THEIR POSTS New Officers Sworn . in Their Bonds and Bondsmen How it was Done. The newly elected county officers assumed their duties Monday. Throughout the forenoon, there was anl unusual bustle about the court house. Early in the morn ing Judge Woodward stepped into the clerk's office and administered the official oath to County Judge -elect Watters. The simple cere mony transferred the judgeship, which Judge Woodward has faith fully and honestly filled for the past four years, to his successor. In the oath the county judge swears to support the constitution of the United States of America and the constitution of the state of Oregon, and to faithfully perform the dut ies of his office. The oaths taken by other offi cials are the same as that assumed by. the county judge, save that in the wording the name of the offices are changed . The oaths were ad ministered to all the Yjther officials in the clerk's office, save Commissioner-elect Jolly, who was sworn in by Judge Watters at. the open ing of the session of the new court. A session of the new court began at 10 o'clock and continued throughout the day. It was held for the approval of bonds and the transaction of other business. Bonds of various officials were presented and approved as follows: Marshall Peter Bnrnett, $10,000, United States Fidelity & Guarantee Company of Baltimore; Victor Pierce Moses, clerk. Si 0,000, same surety as the sheriff; Thomas Jones, surveyor, $5000, same surety: i. 1 Vincent, recorder, '4,000, same surety; W A Buchanan, $20,000; Hugh Herron, R L Buchanan, Paul Dodele, W J Wilbanks. E Skipton and J W Foster, sureties; S N Wil- kins, coroner, $3,000; H S Pernot and F P Sheasgreen, sureties. Clerk Moses ha s atDointed Tohn F Irwin to the deputyship in his omce. HIS BOUNTY Extended in Aid for Poor OAC Students Senator R.O. Booth. V The Agricultural College and the work it does, receives a graceful recognition from Senator R O Booth of Lane county. It comes in a voluntary offer of the senator- to extend financial aid to college young men to the amount of $250 under certain conditions. Last spring Dr Withycombe took one of his classes in the Agricul tural course to the Ladd farm to inspect the fancy breeds of live stock there and to observe the methods of caring for them. The purpose of Dr Withycombe was to reinforce by the object lesson the instruction the students had receiv: ed with reference to the p lints offancy bred animals. It so h ironed thatall the members of th e cl iss could not go. Some of them , o-n account of lack of means were v liable to bear the exoense of the trio, even though I the Southern Pacific railroad grant- eu a one an'., one-imru raic iji lmc round irip. And this is what Senator Booth did. He read a newspaper account of the trip. The account related the facts of why some of the boys were unable to make the trip. .The other day he met Dr Withycombe and after being assured that the newspaper account was true, vol unteered, without solicitation or suggestion, to render financial as sistance to the boys on any similar trips hereafter. He said the col lege was doing a great work, and he authorized Dr Withycombe here after, in taking his boys out on future trips of the sort to draw on him for such funds as might be necessary, up to $250. Senator Booth's unsolicited bounty, to gether with the graceful compli ment to the institution's work that it implies, is highly appreciated at the college. Special Notice We are giving i5 per cent off all our new men and boy's suits. on all Come in and buy for the 4th of Juiy. S L KXisE. Wanted At once, fir wood on subscription at the Times office, ; Sewing Machines "Repaired Ey Cair Austin, , the White sewing machine agent, by notifying Stewart & Sox, Abany,' Oregon. Charges resfcn b e ai d weak gmsnlecd; . S. L. Kline Aopnt fnr OsbnrnA binders and hav rakes, Full line of groceries Highest price paid for wool. For Sale A fine Durhrm milk cow, fresh. , "I, L Brooks For Sale- Three good milk cows see . . : r A F Hershrer HIS BRILLIANT CAREER Corvallis Man Knows , Him Senator Joseph Bailey of Texas. A Corvallis man who knows him personally, says Senator Joe Bailey of Texas, is not the giant in size some of the papers painted him since the senatorial incident. Bailey he says is about the same height and but a few pounds heavier than Beverage. Bailev. he continues, is not a bully, but a Christian gentleman. He is the idol of the people of Tex as. He was a toor bov, and has lifted himself to his present posi tion as an esteemed national char acter bv sheer worth. He was elected to congress from the sixth Texas district at 26. He defeated Judge Hare, an old and highly popular congressman for the nom ination. When Bailey's name was first suggested as a congressional candidate, he was unknown and people made light of the idea. He went on the stump, and so great was his personal force and the power of his oratory that many persons followed him from town to town to hear him speak. After serving two or three terms, he fell out with Cleveland and de clined renomiuation.. From all over the district, came a demand for his re-election. On the floor of the convention, he renewed his declination. ' In spite of it he was unanimously nominated. He final ly yielded, and in his speech of ac ceptance, broke down in tears at the ovation and manifestation of popular respect paid him. No man in Texas, at any time, past or present, has ever stood as high in the popular mind as Joseph Bailey, IN BUNCH GRASS College Men Were There They Held Institutes, and Talked Ahout Stock. Dr Withycombe has returned from the first incursion ever made by the college staff at farmers in stitutes in Southeastern Oregon. The scheme was a novelty to most people in that section. One gray haired old gentleman inquired the price of a'dmission when he arrived at the door. Institutes were held at Prineville and there the court house was filled to overflowing. Also at Antelope, Bly, Paisley, Lakeview, Klamath Falls and elsewhere in that section. In all places, the travelers were welcomed, -and all the institutes were of an interesting character. On account of the abence of agricultural pursuits in the localit. ies, the usual themes discussed were breeds and care of stock, poisonous plants and kindred mat ters. Stereoscopic views of col lege buildings and plant, and des criptions of the work, were every where given, and they universally attracted much attention. Dr Withycombe thinks Southeastern Oresron has an important future. Vast bodies of fine timber have been located over there, and it is his view that the country will be trav ersed by railroads within the next ten years. For Sale Thirty three head of Angora goats. Also a span of mules. Address "B" Corvallis. REDUCED RATES To the Seaside and Mountain Resorts. Tickets are now on sale at all Southern t :e .l rwrallia nnd Knstern R R 1 tl il Vi VW1 ......... offices, through to Newport and Yaquina at reduced rates, oomuuii jruuui. uawo connect with the C & E at Albany and Corvallis All tickets good for return until Oct Io, 1902, n June 23, tbe C & E trains from De roit began leaving there at 0:3 a m meeting the Bay train at Albany, at noon. . . . , . Passengers for Detroit. Breitenbusn and other mountain resorts can leave Albany the same afternoon, reaching Detroit in the eveninsr. Tickets are on sale from Albany to Detroit at $3 and from Corvallis at $3-25 good for return until ctober 10, with privilege to get on anv train returning at any point east of Mills Citv. t The Southern Pacific Company have now on sale round trip tickets from all points on their lines in Oregon to either Newport or Yaquina with privilege to return via eimer east or "i,," in connection with the O cc ji.. ... :..1.fr. ,rrrA i ml 11 CT day Sunday excurtiun ui-k-cuj Saturday snd returning Monday are aiso on sale at very low rates from all S A ana C I & E points. , aa tn Pull mtorinauon can uc uutmu ratcs. time tables, etc by application to any SPorC&E agent; Colbert & Gregory Manfy. Co. Sash, doors, moldings, furniture and eneral finished lumber. South Wain St. Corvallis Ore. For Sale Tivo well bred three year old Clydes dale colts, color bay, For futher informa tion inquire of DA Norton Blodgett Oregon t ilh9 Kind You Have Always Bouglt SignatnM-of ' Hlid$umier Sale! Our Mid-Summer reduction , sale -will begin Saturday, July 12th. Order of Sale All Summer goods at cost. Liberal reductions on all other line3 except Douglas and Walkover shoes, Monarch white shirts, Bull breeches and Overalls. All goods sold at reduced prices for .cash only. Biff bargains in mens, bov s and youths summer suit. - Our new fall stock will room for it. ionf( forget us When you want clothing, we can save you money Nobby all wool snits from $7 to 14. Children suits $1 75 to 6 oo. Just received a big line of shirts, underwear and hats. Come and see us . ' Headquarters for 01 4b .Weir Stone Fruit Jar. can be sealed or un-sealed by a child. THAT THAT excludes the air. IPff iOEi 3 SIZES 3 Pints, Quarts, Half Gallon J. at Codes' Grocery gI Prices Sot?e g: Cifne$ Office rs airive early. We must make Shoes. will not crack when hot fruit is put . in never breaks when being se aled or un-sealed. the light as well as RS enables the user to know if contents are Keeping oy a simple test.. fa