The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, December 24, 1902, Image 2

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Newspaper Page TextCorvallis Times. BY B. F. IRVINE. Official Paper ol Benton Comity . COBVAIXIS, OREGON MWi M, 1803. .X '.KICKING THE UNDER DOG All the nations are now digging tip claims against Venezuela Hol land, Belgium, Spain, Italy, France and various other powers are com ing forward with claims to add . to those of Germany and Britian. It Jsth usual '-case of kicking the Underdog in the fight. Many of the claims are based on depreda tions committed by insurgents la Parlous Venezuelan revolutions against foreign resident m Vene zuela. This constitutes the - major part of the claims of Germany , and Britain. This makes the original source of the trouble due to the in ,: t" the Venezuelan govern ment to control its citizens and re quire, them to preserve peace and rtwt the riehts of property.; Some of the claims: are perhaps just, while others, in the very na - ture of things are of doubtful character. The situations and con ditions are not widely differ nt from that prevailed -in China -dur? Ing the Boxer troubles, for all' of which the Chinese . government id dearlv. It is alleged," and is perhaps, true that the ; allies supr plied arms and ammuniuon xo present rebel army that is marching on Caracas,' the .Venezuelan cap ital, and this army in turn will commit more depredations on pro perty, and furnish more excuse for presentation of claims, good ana bad. ' : '. .. On the whole, it were perhaps better for Venezuela, if foreigners remained at home; or, if they insist on doing business in a semi civilized country to be required to take the consequences, without tha mother country into fighting their battles ' - ' In the present instance, the at titude of the United States, and the willingness of all nations - involved in the controversy to submit the matter to her for arbitrament, is a - source of just pride to all Amer icana, 7s - - - . NO PROSECUTION Boys Paid for Stolen Goods Date for Meeting of Legislature - , : The legislature meets on the second Monday in January. . -The dav falls on the 12th inst. The for mer date for the meeting of the as sembly was on the second Monday in September. The meeting time was changed at a session ', . in the eighties." " . ' ; . , ' No prosecution; is -to be made against the boys who stole the nuts and glassware from the store of Ed Dunn. After admitting the greater part of the facts in the case, the youngsters paid Mr Dunn for the "Stolen goods, and he declined to go further with the prosecution. V The boys also paid the costs." Their es cape from the penalties prescribed by the law for their acts is fortu nate, perhaps more fortunate than they can hope for in case of a sim ilar escapade in the future. " MORE DEEDS A Six Thousand Five. Hundred Dollar Transfer by McBees. New deeds filed for record are: J R Krickson to Claribel S Sheld on, one half interest in 1 , 280 acres of laud in Kings Valley, $2,149. Catherine P Woodruff to Henry Ambler, interest in 160 acres near Philomath, $60. - O & C R R Co to'G A Peterson, 50 acres near Philomath, $200. : ' James P McBee to Joseph Mc Bee, 273 acres, $6, 500. -. "-. S-Davis . and" w ife to College of Philamatn, one lot in Philomath, $650 v,-. v:. ;;; :.v:sv Clarence M Viditoto Ilattie M Viditoj 80 acres in Alsea, $400. United States to heirs . of PC Gleason, patent to 160 acres near Philomath. Cow for Sale- - One fawn colored Jersey milk cow, Enquire of D C Rose Get Them Now . Big Green Olives in bulk, Fresh mince meat in packages and Heinz sweet pic - Jeanne laerou'B. . FERRYING THE RIVER Big Boat has Taken Place of Ferryman and His Skiff New Cable at -Work. , The new cable for the Corvallis ferry is in place. ...... The -. last , knot was tied at four o'clock Sunday afternoon, and thelboat - started r at once. : Fifteen trips were made be" fore seven o'clock. The ferry was delayed about a week on account of the broken cable and about one more on- account ' of - high water. One merchant figured that theprofits on goods gorvaUis business - men would have sold ; to ItWU county people during the, time amountea to $1500," indicating that the people ftcroSg th rivfr are heavy buyers of Corvallis wares., . . : -.. Bttfmg the" delay, there was con stant traffic, however, by means of ft small boat, - pulled by- Ferryman Michael. Milk was delivered in this way from dairies on the other side, and tons of mill feed and flour were earned, back on return trips. Other, articles carried were, oyer 100 bushels of potatoes, a " dozen coons of r chickens two , sacks of live ducks, a number , of butchered hogs, seven veal ; calves, a -. ; hew heating stove and . other products Throughout the . whole time- the ferryman was the busiest .man.,, in; town.- ': ' "- L-,, - -. -He ferried over flour, mill- feed and. a sewing machine in charge of an individual who was sea t sick The latter had a. black) bottle and after every drink the bottle was refilled with rivet water, and - , this with the effect, of the- ; seasickness kept the menace of shipwreck con stantly? at- hand., ' The : ferryman alsa : hoofed it three milesinto I4nn county tQ' notify the contractor that the new, cable had arrived, climbed one of the ferry masts to get off the crane to : take to the foundry for repair,; and, performed various other duties. . - ' - SUING FOR LAND Father Lost it by- Litigation and -Children Seen Recovery in Same ". '- Way. A suit, unusual in character, has been brought in the circuit ' court for Benton county. ' It involves a principle of law that but rarely comes to the surface. Years ago, Henkle Brothers, did a mercantile business at Philomath, and Charles Herren became indebted to " them. In 1892 the firm brought suit and got a J judgment against : Herren, In 1895 Herren "obtained a , patent from the United States to a piece of land -not far, from Philomath. Under the judgment, Henkle Brothers ran an execution on the land and sold it to satisfy their judgment. It was bid in at." the sale by 'the Henkles for $286, and subsequently sold to Samuel Mc Lain, who in turn sold it to James Mclain. '. ; ;' " . . Sometime ago, Herren died, and now his heirs, Bertha and Archie Herren bring suit against Henkle Brothers for the recovery " of the property. The grounds are that.a homestead is -not subject to execu tion and sale on a judgment issued before the land was patented. " The latter is United! States law, accord ing to tne contention 01 - tne at torney, for the plaintiffs, W E Yajes who is also, administrator - of the estate. The McLains are made parties to tho proceeding.,, The outcome will be watched with some , interest .on account , of the peculiar character of -the prin ciple of law in volved. - DELATED HAILS COMING No Eastean Mails at Corvallis Since Sunday Thirty Sacks - Exyected Today. . " A grand rush of business has beenon at the local postoffice for the past few days. The regular force has been unable to handle the business, and Miss Eda Jacobs and Mrs Johnson have been most of the time employed at the office. The out-going mails yesterday morn ing ran up to seven sacks, holding five or six bushels each, and that of Moriday numbered six sacks. A large increase in the outbound business has been noticeable since Thursday of last week. The hand ling of the packages, together with the. largely increased registry and money order business has kept all employes on the jump. It is this afternoon, however that the grand rush is expected. No Eastern mail haa been received since Sunday. Lines over which the big Christmas mail is expected, have been delayed by snow storms in Wyoming and Colorado. . It was expected that the - delayed : trains five in number, would reach .Port land last night, and thatsthe tardy mails will be out : on the Westside today, Postmaster Johnsou's esti- mate,ot the delayed mails is that it will probably exceed thirty big sacks, and the office employes look forward to its arrival witb; trepida tion and tear. - s MADE FINAL PROOF On Homestead, but Served With Notice j. . of a Contest in the Case.? While Homer Woods was in town Monday to make final proof on his homestead, he. was served with1 papers notifying him that . he is defendant in a land contest in which the title to hisj homestead is brought in question.";- The "contest ant is W ' H Franklin of .. Corvallis, The hearing: of the contest is to occur at Oregon .City on the 27th day of February. " . Mr Wood' s claim is a quarter section located near Mary's Peak. The ground of the contest z is - the allegation - that Mr Woods is not a bona fide resident. " After being served with: the papers in the case,. Mr Woods proceeded to make final proof on the land in question,. His witnesses -were-. George and Wil liam Green and Willard Cauthorn. Their evidence was : to ihe effect that a house 14x22 with an 1, i4x 16. together with a box. : barn" had been built on the land, and I that other improvements had been made Mr Woods admitted that he had not remained on the .land contin ttouslyr but claimed - that it was necessary for him -to work as a carpenter elsewhere . in order to make a. living, and that he had also gone to Philomath and ; elsewhere for educational opportunities for his children. ROOST HIGH HOW Turkey Prices are Skyward, - and no Birds Available for .Christmas ... . Feasts. .. In the main, Corvallis folks will celebrate Christmas without a big turkey to adorn the dining, table; Many a housewife who has planned a feast and has the guest already bidden to it is unable ' at ; the last moment to secure a turkey and' will have to serve instead chicken, ducks'"a"goose, or be content with a roast of beef, pork or lamb. The trouble seems to be, that not onlv the markets, but the tarma in the country are bare of turkeys, Last Sonne's late rams- that were kxld and disagreeable, made turkey raising difficult, and far lewer birds man usual reaencu mii.uiiijf. xuc depletion of the supply was .first noticed at Thanksgiving, when far fewer ' turkeys - than usual found their way to market." Added to this, is the fact - that in Portland dressed turkeys are 'selling- at 22 cents per pound.; That is to say, a fifteen-pound turkey brings $3,30 in the Portland market. .- It takes $2,20 to buy even a small bird of.io pounds. : . The effect of such prices has been to hurry into the metropolis all the available birds where they will grace the tables and oil the ribs of the smart set.. Consequently, the Corvallis housekeepers, who have been for days inquiring at the market . places for" turkeys are pursuing a fruitless - errand. The buyer for a local ' market rode alLLr day recently in a hunt " amcng the farmers for turkeys, and at nighj returned empty handed. ; ; To be Sold Saturday I hereby give notice that on Saturday December 27th at 3 o'clock in the after noon, I will sell to the highest bidder, the old-eable that has been in use on the Corvallis ferry, sale to be at ferry land ing. -. ; - : . ; ;,r:: V. E. Watters, " - . - County Judge.. - , To the Public ' On the eve of my departure f6r an ab sence of several weeks several- of my patrons-indicated a desire' for work in my line. ; I desire to say- to them -and to all old clients that my business is i left in the hands of William Baker an t Ed Ryder, both of whom are competen workmen, and will be prompt and- re liable in turning off work in the building line entrusted to them, - ' W. O'. Heckart. Notice to Creditors. Notice is hereby given that the under signed hts been duly, appointed ad ministrator of the estate of Lina Nue gass, deceased , by the County Court of the State of Oregon, for Benton county and that Inters Testamentary therin have been issued to-, him. All . persons having claims against eaid estate are no- tined to present the same verified as by law required to me at the office of W S McFadden, istat'l Bank Building in City of CorvallisTaid County within six months from this date, " M, Jacobs, - Administrator of the estate of Lina Neugass, deceased. ' . . For Sale. - A complete outfit of " farming imple ments, including, Percheron team "of 1,400 -pound horses, wide tire wagon nearly new, Piano binder, Jones mower, four section - steel harrow, - one- twelve and one fourteen-inch walking plows, sulky hay Take, disc harrow, two-horse cultivator, and many other .implements and appliances. Will be sold at private sale at low rates. Also 10 tons of good cheat hay Also two year old;thorough bred Jersey heifer, to be fresh in - Jan uary. Call or address c" Harry A. Wicxs, Coryallia, NEARLY A HUNDRED . Uncle Cobb . Blair Reside s Now at - Pendleton and ia Healthy and ' - Strong. - Lee Henkle arrived Saturday from Pendleton. ' That city -,. has a population" of 7,000 now. Uncle Cgbb Blair residee there, and Mrs Sawtelle,; formerly of Corvallis. He will be 8 years old on i New Years dav. He is in the best of health, and : walks up - - and down stairs with the ease of a youngster. His memory is excellent and he made especial - inquiry abouf nearly all the people who ever lived in Corvallis. : He expects when the end finally comes to find a' resting place at this, his old home. Thom as Blair is bailiff of the court, a po sition his father- so long held in Benton, and is janitor for the Ma sons; Ut the Sawtelle - children, one is a clerk in a : Pendleton:: drug store, another is bookkeeper, at , the woolen mills, another is a jeweler and a fourth a clerk, in a store at The Dalles. All are doing , well. Nellie Blair's husband has. a po sition in the First National Bank in Portland, and the r family may move there in the spring to reside. ; If yott; want a suit of clothes at a price to please for the wear meu'a and boy's We have theni foe you. J. H. Harri9, Christmas Oysters. Hand in orders now. Ample supply can be obtained if sufficent notice is giv en; Apply'at Commercial restaurant. -. Yaquina Bay Celery , Constantly on hand at ' Zierolf's. . "Burgoo" Dinner. . " The ladies of the M E chnrcb S will give a dinner and supper en Woodmen Day, Dectmber 30th, at the rooms of Mrs Hemphill soul1T."of the postoffice The dinner is styled a "Burgoo" dinner and will be especially - appropriate for the W 0 W and candidates." : T W McGowan, Jr, establirhed 1857 commission; merchant, ' hop, andgeneral merchandise, 36 38 Whitehall street, New York., Liberal advance made.: on all consignments, Highest market prices obtained and quick returns. . Ref- ferences: - B, G Dunn's Mercantile Agency, New York;" Bradstreets Mer cantile Agency, New - York : Bank . of America, New York, :" Osteopathy Will cure rheumatism. .If you ' have rheumatism in any oE its many forms, no matter bow long standing, call and and see ; me at my office on south Main street. I will guarantee to cure any case of rheumatism, in from lo to 60 day?. I have in my office the" latest improved Statie and X-ray machine, and am pre pared to mate any kind of an X-ray ex- amination. Also to give any kind of electrical treatment. If you ; are in any way afflicted, call and see me. , Consult ation and examination" free. 7V; Respectfully, - , W. H. H01.T, D. D. Bids for Wood. Bids for furnishing the Oregon Agri cultural College with wood for the en suing school year, will, be received at the office of the Purchasing Agent, up to the thirty first day of December, 1902. - For specifications and form of bid apply-at the office of the Clerk, or to the undersigned. - " JOHN D.DALY, Secy. Board of Regents. Corvallis, Oregon, December 8, 1902. E. E. WILSON, ATTORNEY AT LAW. NOTARY PUBLIC. Office. in Zierolf Building., Corvallis. Or. , B. A. CATHEY, M. D Physician and Surgeon, Office, Boom 14, First "National Bank Bnilding, Corvallis, Or. Offioe Hours, 10 to 12 a, m., 2 to 4 p. m. Willamette y alley Banking Company ; - GOBVALLIS OKEGON. - Responsibility $100,000. A General Banking Business. Exchange issued payable at all finan cial centers in United States, Canada and 'Europe. v , - , Principal Correspondents . Portland, Seattle. San Francisco and - ' New York - Canadian- Bank of Commerce Chicago First National Bank -Canada Canadian Bank of Commerce TJhlon Bank of Canada. fieantha - si The Kind You Have Always Btajl ef Ghristmas Suggestions. We. take the liberty' of suggesting any of the following as an ' appropriate FOR LADIES, Fine Cloak or Jacket, -Fine Dress Pattern, - - Fine Fur Boa or Collarette, Walking or .Dress Skirt, Fine Black Petticoat, A Royal Worcester Corset, Silk or Wool Shirt Waist, " Fine Silk House Jacket, Silk Umbrella, Rug or Art Square, Fine Shoes or Slippera, Fine White Blankets, - A Marseilles Quilt, A Silk Waist Pattern, A Good Fascinator. A Pair Portierti, ' A Battenburgh Tidie, . A Bureau Saarf, . A Pair Pillow Shams, Fine Table Cloth, Napkins to Match Tapeatry Lounge or Table Coyer. For Boys, Girls and Children we have lots of good things. Premium Dishes to redeem all outstanding Coupons. . Men's and Boys' Clothing for The Holidays at 10 Percent Reduction. STYLISH OVERCOATS, Rain Coats or Suits, Reliable flakes Only. . Another lot of the swell Ralston Health Shoes for Men " Just received, all styles Enamel, Box Calf. Velour Calf, Price $4.00, equal to any $5.00 shoe made, A Merry Ghristmas And Happy New Year , To all from your Grocer, , For the Holiday Week your attention is called to the following list of Fine Crackers and Biscuits., . Vanilla Nabisco, Cherry " Orange" " " Champagne " Bamona. ' " -Athena: " For the Children, p3cked. in neat fancy Toy Houses, The Animal and Brownie Crackers. . . A Tull Stock ofr Nuts, Empty Bon-Don Boxes Xmas Gift. - . FOR MEN, A Business or Dress Suifr Overcoat or Cravenette, "Hawes" $3.00 Hat, Douglas or Walk-Over Shoes A Dress Suit Case, : House or Smoking Jacket,. Fine Slippers or Suspenders,. Warm or Dress Gloves, -Silk or Linen Handkerchiefs A Fine Muffler, Silk Umbrella, Monarch Whie Shirt, A Fine Dress Scarf, Suit Good Underwear, Good Sweater. A Flannelette Night Shirt, A Pair Turkish Towele, Money Purse or Belt, A Hunting Coat A Pair Legging, " A Box, Fine Socks. ST 51 Coco Macaroons, Southern Honey, , Choo. Iced Fingers. Vienna Creams,' Uneeda Buiscuitsr Graham Wafers, . Gandy and fruit. for Sale.