Vol. XVIII.-No. 17. CORVALLISOREGON, TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 2. 1900. B.F. IRTIMB Editor and Proprietor -"fril ly B" An mi 1 ii.fr A BOLD ROBBERY HIGHWAYMEN INVITED VIC TIM INTO HIS ROOM. The Robber Lures Seattle Theatri cal Man to Lincoln House and Then Forces Him to Write a Check for $2,750. . :. : An . ex-Goveruor , . Assassinated :; by Bomb. s i I was made during December to jmake our sales exceed any pre-J a 2 Ivious sales for this correspond-1 ling month and the effort was a success. To make our January J sales eclipse any January sales I I in the past it will be no fault in I the goods or prices, every article ! in our immense store will be of- I feredat such a sacrifice as to in-1 vite buying, even if you onlyone-1 I half need it. Our spring purchasi les require room and the goods I I we n ow have must make a move. 1 Come and get your share. I 3 . ! JLL mERIS BiHa 114 Bring Your Watch ;,Your spectacles, your clock or any jewelry you may J have that is in need of repairs and we will do it quick ly and satisfactory. ' n JThe 50 Diamond Ring will be drawn Jan 6th. Tickets given with all I ipurchases until that date. - ' ':A complete line of watches and jewelry. :Eyes tested free and glasses i ifitted by the latest am moat scientific optical instruments; i , f t - i Pratt The Jeweler 6c Optician.. New Firm New location, new fixtures, everything new and up to date. Having moved our meat market to Berman's old stand we are better propared than ever to furnish' you ALL kinds of FRESH and CURED MEATS, LARD, SAUSAGE etc. " , ' ' y. v . r CADY SCHWINGLER & CO. Proprietors City Meat Market? We run our own delivery wagon. Seattle, Dec. 29. Mose Gold smith, theatrical booking agent and owner of the Strand Theatre of this city, was held up in a room of the Lincoln hotel, one of the most fash ionable hostelries in Seattle, this af ternoon, by a man wha gave his name as Burke, and was made to pay over $2,7s0. It was' one of the boldest and beat planned trickB ev er turned in this uty. Yesterday Goldsmith received a telegram call from Burke, who stat ed that he had a business proposi tion to make. A meeting was ar ranged in an uptown office. Burke said he was from Butte, Mont., and owned a half interest in the Miner of that city. He said be had $18, 000 to invest and would like to buy an interest in Goldsmith's theatri cal business. He showed what par- pooried to be a draft on the Butte Miner for that amount. Goldsmith eaid he would sell htm an intorest in his two vaudeville theatres in this city for that amount. It was agreed that Goldsmith should have the papers drawn up by his attor ney. . Today Goldsmith received a tel ephone call from" Burke from the Lincoln h tel, asking him to come up and talk over the dfa'. Gold smith aud an employe camedCohen went up, going to a room on the top floor. Tbey were met by Burke who stated that he wished to talk to Goldsmith personally. Cohen went to the office, and Goldsmith re mained with Burke. The first thing the latter did after Cohen left was to tell Goldsmith to read a letter lving on a table in the room. This Utter stated that Burke needed $2, 750 very badly and if Goldsmith did not "come through" with that amount his head would be shot off. Goldsmith turned to his companion and loosed down tne barrel 01 a Colt's revolver. "Write out a check for this amount, commanded Burke, "and send the hotel clerk to tbebank for the money, $506 in gold aad the balance in $100 bills. " Goldsmith did as told and called up Cathier Lane of the Scandinavian-American bank to say that the check whs all tight and to pay the same as directed. The hotel clerk. F. R. Fleming, was' called to the room, Burke keeping Goldsmith covered and shielding the gun from Fleming s sight. After Fleming had gone, Burke told Goldsmith to ord er drinks for two, which he did, aad after the cleik returned with the money he ordered "two more, for which he made Goldsmith pay. rGcaetiBg tne money, rnr&e in- torroea uoiasmiin tnat ne was a gentleman and shook hands with him. He also said he would not tak Goldsmith's diamonds. He Then made Goldsmith go into the bathroom and warned him to make no outcry for 15 minutes. He then locked the doer and left. At ter waiting lor about ten minutes Goldsmith began yelling and at tracted the attention of a woman in the next room. The porter was sent for aud Coldsmith - liberated. The police was notified at once and detectives placed on the case. Goldsmith describes Burke as being of medium height, and fairly well dresBed - His -hair -and' mustache were jet black and his eyes light bine, which causes Goldsmith to think he- was disguised. Two trains of the Great ' Northern and Northern Pacific left the city at 4 o'clock and the police believe he oanght one or the other. The po lice along the lines of both roads have been notified of' the holdup ana as&eu 10 eearcn an trains. Cashier Lane of the Scandinavian bank i telegraphed . 'to Butte and learned that no such man as Burke has any interest whatever in the Miner. Chief Delaney says it is the cleverest piece of woik in the history of the department. wbo is under indictment in con nection with Oregon land frauds, is expected' to arrive in Washington late today or early tomorrow, and the interior department officials are of the opinion that his trial will be begun within 3o days. .;.-. the two government witnesses. Pater and McKinley, also under indictment, but promised immuni ty if they would turn government's evidence, will be here for the trial. It is : stated that theee witnesses have not disappeared so far as the government is concerned, but it is admitted that they have evaded the authorities of Oregon, where they are wanted for violation of state laws. ' . The interior department has been advised that Representative Her mann will seek to avoid trial on the ground that he is a member of Con gress and not amenable for trial during such service, but the depart ment has 00 doubt of its ability o bring about a speedy trial. REGISTERING. NOW. THE PIANOLA PIANO - . ; A Piano that will give you Ten Times More Actual. Pleasure Than any Piano you have Ever Owned. ways of Books Opened Today New . Laws Hake Various Changes Some Dates. Registration for the general elec tion to be held next June, began yesterday at the county clerk's of fice. The advent of the 'primary election law makes numerous chang es in procedure, notably the elim ination of county and state conven tions The law fixes dates and puts in operation all the machinery for selection of candidates and all oth er preliminaries leading up to elec tion day. Succinctly stated, all the things pertaining to the new procedure are in the following: . Registration Registration books opened by county clerk, Tuesday,. January 2. Registration books closed for primary election, April lo, 5 p. m. , , Registration books opened after primary election, April 25. Registration books closed for general election, May I5, 5 p. m. Initiative petitions Number of signers required to initiate laws or amend baeots, 7,489. Last day far filing initiative peti tions, February 3. Last day tor filing pamphlets ad vocating measures, December 3o, 1905. Last day for filing pamphlets op posing measures, February 5. Direct primary election County clerks give notice of primary elec tion not later than March 'l. Last day for filing petitions for placing names on ballot for state, congressional and district officers, March so. Last day for petitions for county officers, April 4. Date of primary election, April 2o. , Canvassing votes of primary elec tion for state offices, May 5. General election Last day for filling certificates of- nomination for state offices by assembly of elec tor, April 19. Last day for filing nominating petitions for state omces, May 4. Last day for filing "certificates of nomination for county offices by assembly of electors, May 4. . : Last day for , filing nominating petitions for county officers, May General election June 4. 1 ' I ... - -: ,7 Seeds. All kinds of clovers and grass seeds Grub oak wood, all sawed. Vetch hay : -l.i;;t li.'Ui iirOOES. ' " There are two accepted playing the piano today: 1. By band. 1. By the Pianola. Both of these methods are united in the Pianola. You can turn from one method to the other immediate ly. The pianola is built into the piano itself, bo that there is nothing to move up to or away from the keyboard.- Both piano and piano la are just as effective aB though in Beparate instruments. 1 ' ' Never has a piano been represent ed to the public which has met with. such a remarkable and enthusiastic reception as the Pianola Piano. Its great success was to be expected, for it represents the logical develop ment of the piano. It enables eve ry one to obtain from a piano ALL the musical enjoyment the instru ment is capable of. In the light of this important improvement in pi ano construction, all previous pian os seem incomplete. Hence the Pi anola Piano has become universal ly known as "The First Complete riano. Pianos of all makes taken in ex change for the Pianola Piano, Grands and uprights in excellent condition, aud bearing the names of the highest grade of manufacturers, are every day being received in part Washington, Dec. 30. Represen tative Binger Hermanp of Oregon, payment. That people everywhere should part with instruments which they have hitherto valued highly, is impressive evidence of the posi tion that the Pianola Piano has at tained among music-lovers. It is THE piano of the day. -'" ' ' If you have a piano from which you derive comparatively little mu sical enjoyment why not exchange it for this new type of piano, which will be a daily source of pleasnre for every member ' of tbe' family? Write for terms on which such ex change will be made. Pianola Pianos are sold only by Eiler's Piano House, Portland, Or., and through its many stores and representatives. ' The people of this vicinity will undoubtedly be pleased to know that any further information con cerning the Pianola Piano, Piano las, Pianos, Organs, etc., can be ob tained from Profeesor Taillandier, director of the piano department of Corvallis Agricultural College, and can be seen at his residence on Col lege Hill on Saturday and every evening of the week. A telephone call will bring him to your house, Ind. 185. : ' FILERS' PIANO HOUSE. ; : Prof. G. Taillandier, !. Special Representative., SOMETHING NEW -11 I Vegetagelatine A PURE SEA PRODUCT VEGETABLE GELATINE is pure and nutri tious. Ordinary animal gelatiaes being made from bones, tissues, skins and hoofs of animals, containing little or no nutrition. Vegetable gelatine is a clean wholesome sea product and is recommended by prominent physicians for its high nutritious value. Glucose, Confectioners Sugar AND Corn Husks always on hand H odes' Grocery, Phone 203 fJeu; Jime ;ard for 9 E. Taking effect January 1, 19O6, the new time card of the C. & E. will be issued, changing the times of trains between Albany and Ccrvallis as follows: LeavsJAlbany for Corvallis : 8:00 a. m. 12:45 p. m. and 7:35 p. tn. Leave Corvallis for Albany: 6:30 a. m. 11:30 a. m. and 5:00 p. m. . Sunday Trains: Leave Albany for Coavallis at 7:35 p. m. Leave Corvallis for Albany at 6:30 a. m. The afternoon tram leaving Albany at 2:40 p. m. will be discontinued. Large .: assortment Hodes .Sua store. of balls, at On a cold day a at the Gem. cup of beef tea r i i 1 1 1 , iiy a. cup 01 uui cuucuiaie ai ine Gem. Wood to Sell Stumpage. ' want to clear some land and have 2,000 cords of fir and oak grub wood to sell. First come gets first choice ' of timber to cat. G. A. Cooper, 11 " ' P.O. box 2i3. a,. ..l7. 4. ... -.yl'rj'i ! .. alienor Jafataary We will continure our 10 day off offer, for 30 davs EVERYTHING in the FURNITURE LINE will be sold at a reduction of from 5 per cent to 15 per cent CASH. . , j ; TDon't miss the opportunity to supply . your with! good goods. This is a money, proposi- tion. toe: J v " Si; HeiENBERG & CADY. The! House Furnishers. - 10 !