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Corvallis Times Official Paper of Benton County. CORVALLIS, OR, JULY 26, ?905. THE SENTENCED SENATOR. Her senior United States senator standing at the bar of justice re ceiving the sentence imposed hy a court for violation of the law of the land, is a new chapter in thecmnals of Oregon. The sentence was pronounced in the federal -court at Portland yesterday, and John H. Mitchell is the man. From the floor of the United States senate to the prisoner's dock of a court room is a long stride downward. The prisoner's dock is a disgrace that most men, per haps all good men escape. Many are never in peril of it. A-seac in the national senate is a distinction that only a few attain. Mid all the honors of the latter, at a time when twenty odd years .of service had given him all the greatness the sen ate affords, and that too, when his venerable age would seem to have saved him, Senator Mitchell made the misstep, and fell the terrible sweep from senate to sentenced senator. It is true that Senator Mitchell's offense is only an offense because Jhe law so orders it. It is aiot a vicious violation of a moral statute, or a flagrant exhibition of moral turpitude. Yet it is a law, violated by a senator charged not to violate, but to create and uphold law-' It is all a terrible ending of a long public career, a career that has bean ' widely useful. It is ai tragedy; because it ' involves the complete collapse of a fame that has been a third of a century in build ings It is melancholly; because it m plies that all of Mitchell's life may have been wrong, when in fact there was much of it that has been good, and for the public good., It is pathetiCj because even his enem ies regret that at the end of seventy odd years of life, Senator Mitchell, standing but little distant from the future, looks around from his pris oner's dock and sees, his power fled, his fame collapsed, his plans in ruins, and worst of all, his friends fleeing to other and more powerful gods. It is all a calamity that can come to a man but once, It is so fatal from every standpoint mat it coma not nappen twice in the same career. It is a sequel so bitter, so awful that it is worth re membering, only because of the striking injunction it is to every young man in public capacity to be true always to duty as prescribed by law: In what he ; has already suffered, not the fulfillment of the puny infliction of a court, is there punishment for this sentenced sen ator, whose cup of present bitter ness is a touching: appeal for the charity of those who have known and trusted him so long. IT GREW AND GREW. The Corn Stalk did Lawrence Helm's Stirring Tale of Texas Life. Lawrence Helm is an Oregon boy, but he has adopted Texas as his home. He claims that Texas is a great corn grower, and tells this story to prove it: A man planted corn, and in a few days went out for roasting ears. Thay were there all right, but too high on the stalk to reach, and he went for a stepladder. When he got back, the stalk had grown enough to lift the ears again beyond his reach, even on the ladder. Then he brought his small son and start ad him to climbing tne stalk. The more the lad climbed, the faster the corn grew, and he couldn't catch up with the ears. The next thing that happened was that the corn kept on growing and the boy was carried up into the skies so high that he disappeared altogether. A few days after that the old man died and went to heaven. When he got 'there he asked them if they had seen anything of his son, and ' they replied that he ! had passed through on a corn stalk a few days before. It ought to be mentioned in con nection with the story, that Law rence is to a limited extent . in the real estate business in Texas. FOUND H3S SILS. High tip on the Mountain Side Some of Striking Character. ; . Some interesting fossils were dis played about town Monday. They were about as strongly marked specimens of their class as , ever seen. One was about as big as the two hands of a man laid togeth er, and showed perfectly the shape of the two sides of the shell as well as the markings or corrugations on each. It was so perfect as to give a vivid idea of the original shell in which it was formed by the deposits of the sands and the action ot the ages. Many others in the collec tion are of striking interest. What makes them all the more curious is the fact they came from high up -on a mountain side five miles to the westward and northward from Bellfountain. John Vineyard se cured them, and exhibited them on the streets at Corvallis. There is talk that they will be added to the college museum. When the observer looks at these fossils, and notes the very corruga tions made by the shell itself, the truth is vividly forced on him that where are now the hills and valleys of Western Oregon, once there rolled the waters of the ancient Pa cific. Back to that time is a flight of thought seldom indulged in these busy days of hurly burly, save when a new fossil is found. or Prof. Condon's interesting book is read. AS TO THE GREENS. Talk About the Case Over in Lincoln What a Newspaper . Says.' ' j According to the statement of the Toledo Leader, there is disappoint ment over in Lincoln because the Greens were not tried in open court Mr. Green, it will be remembered, was confined in the Benton county jail while awaiting trial and while Mrs. Green was held in the Albany jail; The paper, though ,it does not mention his. name, throws a few handfuls of mud at Judge Mc- Fadden, whom it seems to hold re sponsible for the, outcome. . The Times knows nothing about the de tails of the case,, or the guilt , or innocence of the Greens, but it has always seemed an impossible pre position as some of those in Lincoln county want to believe, that if the Greens did shoot Sharratt, how did it happen that after the shooting, and during the eight days that he survived, he willed all his proper ty to the Greens, doing so in the presence of disinterested parties, whish parties now bear witness to the facts. Not many, men, after they are shot turn around and- de vise all their property to their murd erers., , Concerning . the case, . the Toledo Leader says: "E. G, Sharratt is still dead and those who believe, or profess to be lieve, he committed suicide, con stitute a very small minority. One of the members of the grand jury intorms us that the evidencs , sup ported the theory of murder, but did not point to the perpetrators of the crime in other words, did not prove the guilt of the accused. If a grand jury can legally usurp the the functions of a trial jury, then the latter might well be banished from the dispensary of justice. It is not for the Leader to say the pro ceedings were illegal or irregular, but they were certainly somewhat unusual, and by no means satisfact ory to the majority of our citizens", who desired that the case be tried in open court and upon its mer its. It surely would have cost no more possibly not as much." Sunday Excursions. Taking effect Sunday and continuing; every Sunday throughout the summer excursion trains on the Corvallis & East ern will run sharp on the following schedule: L eave Albany. ' Corvallis 7:30 a. m. 8:o0 ' Philomath 8:12 ' "Wren . 8:31 Blodgett 8;50 ' Summit 9:05 ' ' Nashville 9:25 ' " ' Nortons 9:39 ' Eddyville 10:00 ' ' Chitwood 10:13 ' ' ' Morrison 10:21 , ' Elk City 10:29 ' Toledo 10:55 ' Arrive Yaquina 10; 20 ' , Newport 12-00 N. Leave ' 5-00 p. in. Returning trin arrives at Corvallis at 9-20 p. m. ; Albany 9-55 p. m. Fare Corvallis, philomath lo New port and return, 1 .50. West of Phi lomath to Chitwood inclusive, $1; all poin ts west of Chitwood to Sf orrs inclu sive .75; all points west of Storrs, 50 J. C- MAYO, Gen. pass. Aeent. FUEEEAL-OF MRS. WINKLE. It Occurred at BeHfouritain Sunday Hei Death Friday Was a Pioneer. ,' . From the home where she has lived, labored and endured the hardships of a pioneer life, which had its beginning in 1851, where she has raised her family, where in later years she has enjoyed the fruits of that well earned luxury of a home amid well cultivated fields, orchards, and prosperous neighbors and friends where in her later days surrounded by husband children, grandchildren and friends, who spared no pains for her comfort, the mortal remains of Mrs. Per melia Winkle, were followed to their last resting place at Bellfoun tain cemetery, Sunday afternoon by as large a procession of friends as has been seen in Benton county for many, years. Under the friendly shade of those splendid fir trees, that border this City of the Dead, were gathered many pioneers, their sons and their grandsons, to pay the lasttribute of respect to one who had assisted in making it possible for us to enjoy our present homes in this beautiful valley. The funeral servicesj-were con ducted by Rev. Waltz. The music furnished by the Bellfountain choir was one ot the most impressive parts of the service. At its con clusion, E. H. Belknap delivered a short address on the pioneer life, af ter which family and friends fol lowed wilh slow step and bowed heads, the casket to the grave, and as the sun was sinking in the far west, the "Earth to earth, ashes tq ashes, and dust to dust" was pro nounced and while the choir sang, "Looking this Way," and "Some Glad Day," the mound was cover ed with floral offerings, among which was a bouquet of magnolias, grown from a tree planted fresh from Mississippi, 18 years ago. Permeha Gnmsley was born in Morgan county, Illinois, October 23, 1834. She moved with her par ents to Iowa when about two and a half years of age, and lived there about ten years.: The first nine months of her residence there she saw no wmte woman except ner mother. Together with her parents, with an ox team and a large immigrant train, she left Ohio, April 1, 1847, for Oregon, meeting with the usual difficulties and trials on the road incident to that early date. They came over the Southern route ar riving at their destination Nov. 1, 1847. They passed through what is now the city of Eugene, when there was but one small house in which Eugene Skinner lived. Be tween Eugene and what is now Cor vallis there was but one house, about three miles north of what is now Monroe. It was the house of Dr. Richardson. Going on north and west, her father took up a donation claim about one and one half miles south of Philomath. At this place she was married to Wiley Winkle, March 12. 1851, moving on their donation land claim one mile south of the Winkle Buttes, where she resided until her death. To them were born nine children, three of whom are deceas ed. The living are, Mrs. Florence Bryan, of Junction City; Mrs. Effie Erwin, Corvallis; , Isaac Winkle, Corvallis; Mrs. B. I. Logan of Hal- sey, John G. and Percy C. Winkle of Corvallis. Mr. Winkle survives his wife and lives on his homestead where he has resided almost sixty vears. Watch that surging, rushingr crowd wending their way to Nolan' s great Dissolution sale. Wanted. To contract from one to thiee carloads e tch seed if price is reasonable.' . L. L. Brooks, Telephone 155 Ml. View. Gasoline Wood Saw. I have purchased the Boddy gasoline saw and can execute orders for wood sawing promptly. Indp. phone 339. Link Chambers. For Sale. Fir wood for sale. G. EL Carl, near C. & E. depot. jul-2o-4t For Rent. A piano. Rates very reasonable. Enquire at Corvallis Sawmill. J Remember When in need of hay and grab oak wood in 4 ft. 16 inch length. Te lephon Tt. L. Brooks Cows for Sale. Three good young cows in full milk, Alfred Bicknell. Five miles north of Corvallis. Attention, You who have carpenter work, hense painting or papering to let by contract should get my figures on the same before placing contracts. My estimates will cost you nothing and might save you dol lars. , Headquarters at H. M. Stone's office. Independent phone. Dixie line ' ' Charles Holt. Cord Wood Sale. Call up No. 1 Phone, P. A. Kline line. P. A. Kline. All new wall paper at Blackledge's. Notice of Final Settlement, Notice is hereby given that the under signed, administratrix of the estate of Jacob Whitaker, deceased has filed in the county court of the state of Oregon, for Benton county, her final account as such administratrix of t aid estate, and that Saturday the 8th day of July, 1905, at the hour often oclock a. m. has been fixed by said court as the time for hear ing objections to said report and the settlement tnereot. Nancv L. Whitaker. Administratrix of he estate of Jacob WDiiaKei, deceased. Good for Stomach Trouble and Constipation. "Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab lets have done me a great deal of good," says C. Towns, of Kat Portage, Ontario, Canada. "Being a mild physic the after effects are not unpleasant, and I can recom mend them to all who suffer from stomach disorder." For sale by Graham & Wortham. New Gasoline Wood Saw. I am now ready to attend promptly to all orders. Ind. phone 835. W. R. Hansell. Hay For Sale. Vetch and alfalfa, best cow bay in the Ind Tel 155. L. L. Brooks. Use Good Paint S. W. j?. the best. We have paint for every purpose. All colors. Graham & Wells. For Sale. . Wagons, hacks, plows, harrows, and mowers, driving horse9, draft ' horses, buggies and harness; freBh cows. If you want to buy, come in. " lean eave you money. ' H, M. Stone. Ladies skirts all kinds and price at Moses' Bros. Call and see them And see the fine display of NEW OIL STOVES in Cady's second hand store. They are something new and warm weather prices $3 00 to $8 00. Eemember second hand Go-Carts for sale or rent. You will find our large room chuck full of a better cass of goods than we have ever carried before. I We wish to call especial attention to our New Oak Bed Room Suits. New line of matting just received and many other things neccess ary for the comfort and convenience of ihe home. Yours for Honest Goods at Honest Pric;s. ! ' . ! HOLLENBERG & Oak Wood for Sale Enquire of S. A. Hall on F. A J Kline no. 2; or I. D. Bodine, Ind: phone 290. Wood Sawing. Done promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed and prices reasonable, ind phone 349 or 692. Cummings & Cady. Wonderful Nerve. Is displayed by many a man enduring pains ot accidental Cuts, Wounds. Bruis es, Burns, Scalds, Sore feetor stiff joints. But there's no need for it. Bucklen's Arnica Salve will kill the pain and cure the trouble. It's the best Salve on earth for Piles, too. 25c. at Allen & Wood ward's, druggists. People who have a telephone . only to notify Graham & Wells time they want drug store goods, guarantee to satisfactorily fill any phone order you may send in. need any We tele- THE Announces that the two first weeks of their Dissolution Sale eclipses all previous sales. fFor the next two weeks we have planned Still Greater Bargains in all Departments. Buy liber ally NOW. Our new Fall stock will arrive early in August. Come to us for your Harvest-Outfits-long range for selection Pioneer Gun Store 'Hunters' Supplies, Fishing Tackle, Sporting Goods, Sewing Mach. Extras, Keys of all Kinds, and Fine Cutlery j H. E. HODES, - CORVALLIS, OR. Jit Ok Blew Store The House Furnishers. C M. VIDITO For Bicycles, Ammun ition, Fishing Tackle, Sporting Goods, Etc. J K Berry, Salesman The Right Prices, All Fresh Goods. Two Doors South of the Post Office. the window of Hollenberg & just what you want this they keep Camp Stoves also CADY.