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Corvallis Times CORVALLIS, OREGON, TUESDAY EVENING APRIL 24, J 906. IN BEN! ON AGAIN. But Only Passed Through Creffield, the Monger ; More Rollerism. Creffield, tfcescoundrel who poses as a saint, passed through Benton county Saturday, and followed by some of his former victims, is again up to his old tricks in a camp near "Waldport. This time he is palm ine himself off on his foolish fol lowers as Jesus Christ risen from the dead, his resurrection having been his emergence from the state penitentiary. Some of his follow ers are said to accept him as the risen Christ. - Creffield's trip through Benton was by private conveyance from Airlie, Polk county, to Wren, Ben ton county. At the latter station, he took the Corvallis & Eastern for Yaquina, where, on arrival, he took a small boat and crossed the bay, journeying via South Beach to Waldport. Near the latter place, a camp, according to all accounts, is to be established, and a' revelry in rollerism be carried on after the manner of a similar ' camp ' main tained by Cfeffield and his follow ers up the Willamette a Couple' of years ago. Creffield was accom panied on his trip through Benton by his wife. She was divorced from him last year but they were re-marrled at Seattle several weeks ago. At Airlie when Creffield sought a private conveyance to get to Wren, he was told that he could go by train for $3 and it would cost $6 by team. He said he preferred to travel by team. At Wren, he alighted and went into a grove near the station. He was then at tired in rough clothes, but when he emerged to enter the train he was neatly arrayed. It is surmised that the old clothing was a disguise. His avoidance of Corvallis is no surprise. His didos are not re garded in this vicinity with favor. It was here on a lovely autumn eve that he was tarred and feathered. Creffield was released from the penitentiary last December. He went to Sacramento, thence to San Jose and other California points, and finally landed at Seattle. It is supposed that from the day of his release, he began a clandestine cor respondence with former victims in this city. His letters went to the Seely girls in Oregon City, by whom they were remailed to per sons in Corvallis. In February " their effects began to be apparent in new, though slight manifesta tions of rollerism. Suspicions aroused by the manifestations led to a discovery of the clandestine correspondence. Six or eight of his former followers are with Cref field, some having preceded him to the Waldport headquarters. Not all of his disciples of other days have returned to him. None of them have shown the violent mani festations of two years ago. That development is perhaps to be a leatureofthe near future Mrs. Hartley and daughter attempted to join Creffield on the trip to Yaquina Saturday, but an incident happen ed to prevent. Mr. Hartley dis covered their disappearance in time to catch the irain on which they took passage. At "Blodgett the wife and daughter, left the train unobserved. They took lodgings at a farm house in the vi:inity. The next morning when the family arose, the guests were gone. A half dollar on the table was evid ence that their departure was stud ied and that flight was the motive. Mr. Hartley went on to Newport and at last accounts was uninformed as to the whereabouts of his missing familv. AS OTHERS SEE IT.. Sawmill Injunctions When a Pure Water Supply is In volved Oregonian Says Such Injunctions Should be Dissolved. . - Portland Oreeonian - ... i .;. The Oregonian has taken occasion several times, when referring to the almost desperate situation at Eugene, on account of the great prevalence of typhoid in that city in recent months, to speak of a pure water supply as the only guarantee of safety for the stud ents of a college town. A location for a college may be an ideal "ne from the standpoint of natural beauty, pure air and moral sur roundings. But if it has not, and for any reason cannot have, a ure water supply, it is unfit for the site of a large educational in stitution. , Eugene could have a supply of water from the moun tains abundant and pure as that of any city in the state if funds were available or could be secured to tap a mountain stream some miles away, near its source, and pipe the water into the city mains. It is no reproach to the citizens of Eugene that they cannot do this, but their inability to do this is the disability against which the State Universtty labors in its earnest and praiseworthy educational effort. This disability was for some reason overlooked by the founders of the University, and more surprising still it continues to be over- i. looked by the legislature. The experience of the present yar at i. Eugene has been especially unfortunate, "boiled water having been the order to students for many months, and, typhoid fever cases, notwithstanding this precaution, running up into the hundreds Corvallis, the seat of the State Agricuitural College, is similar ly situated, though the citizens and students there have thus far been more fortunate than has been the case at Eugene. Taking warning by the experience of the latter city and adding thereto some experience of its own, Corvallis has undertaken, according to the statement made by one of its citizeus, "by straining its credit and. spending $75,000, to supply the 700 students of the' college with water from far up the side of Mary's Peak from a stream of . limpid purity." -This effort is being hindered by an attempt to hold up the work by injunctions. It seems that the owners of - two small sawmills, one of which, according to this correspondent, has not been in operation for several years, having absolutely no timber to feed upon, and the other being but seldon. in operation, claim the water of this, stream and set their relatively trifling personal inter ests up agalnat the effort to obtain the needed . supply of pure water fori the college and town."- The case-as represented is a remarkable instance of an attempt to set up private welfare against the public benefit. - The simple fact is that Corvallis must ; have a pure water supply or be guilty of a grave offense in urging students to come r there. The good of the whole is greater than that of any unit. This being an acknowledged tenet of law and a passport to public safety, it may be hoped that the injunctions may speedily be dissolved and the work of supplying pure water to the Agricultural College and the town of Corvallis-be allowed to proceed. , ; NEW INQUIRY MADE. Horse Found. into Quinlan-McCully Matter at the State College Inspec tion Yesterday. There has been a second inves tigation of the Quinlan McCully case at the State College. It took place yesterday, and Major Dick man, 13th cavalry, U. S. A-, made the inquiry.. He is on a tour of the country, making the annual inspection of military colleges. He came to OAC to inspect the cadet regiment, and incidentally he made the investigation into the other matter, whioh was recently referred to him by the war department. "I have been instructed to inquire into the case of Lieutenant Quinlan," he said to the Times, "and I shall make a report on the subject." What his report will be. of course nobody knows. "The war depart ment will have to have the first swoop on that bit of news," he said when interrogated on the sub ject. The it, spec' ion of the cadet regi ment occurred yesterd?y afternoon, and was witnessed by many persons. The presence of the crowd, the mu sic by the band, the commands of the officers' and the evolutions of tke men gave the occasion a gala character. The regiment presented a very fine appearance. Major Dickman was in Palace hotel when the late earthquake oc curred in San Francisco. He reached the street in his night suit. When he found to his surprise that the building was still standing, he went back and donned his uniform. That was all he saved. Fortunately his trunk was at Fort Mason, and for tunatelv. too, he had just drawn from the bank enough money to pay his expenses for the rest of the trip. He is stationed at the War College, Washington, D. C. He left today for Pullman and Moscow. ADDITIONAL LOCALS. Miss Edna Irvine of this city, left Portland Sunday night in com pany -with Rose Ey tinge with whom she will continue her studies ia New York City. . A dispatch in today's Oregon lan announces the re-appointment to a third term or B. W. Johnson as postmaster of Corvaliis. Of in terest in connection with the ap pointment is that the government on its own motion recently wrote Senator Fulton suggesting re-ap pointtnent of Mr. Johnson because of satisfactory service. A belter tribute to an official could not be paid. The new term begins June 3th, which date will complete eight years of service for Mr. Johnson. Small bay mare, weighing about 900 to 1,000 pounds, one white foot, came to my ranch three weeks ago. Owner please call and secure animal. Gene Tortora. Lyceuin Lecture Course. The last attraction of the course on Friday evening, "The World's Ma&ei?E&ee" by the Rev. Elwin l-raise Ph. D. of Port- -raiTd Se.atfcjHay; ba&rsaryed Wednes day morning at Graham & Worth- -bsV TMsaiiiCilPtfeuSbftfcd by Ladies' zaar. Hi 6YL ascrfq IbH uoderwear at the Ba' English Shire Stallion. Imported English Shire stallion 7972 Southill Ranger 18366 will make the season of 1906 as follows: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thurs days at Abbott barn Corvallis, Fri days and Saturdays -at Monroe and Mondays at Watkin's place, 12 miles south of Corvallis. Southill Ranger is a beautiful dark dapple bay, 17 1-4 hands high and weighs 2150 pounds. Terms: $20 to insure with foal or $25 -to insure a living colt. W. C. Belknap, Manager. Albany Democrat: This is a fast age. The Democrat has re-ccived-irom an advertising agency in Chicago copy for an advertise ment mailed the day after the earth quake, which reads: "The Com plete Story of (he great San Fran cisco Earthquake, written by eye witnesses, complete set of actual photographs, big book, best terms, big money, agents already taking from fifteen to forty orders a day." The East Willamette Associ ation of Congregational churches will convene with the Albany Con gregational church, on Thursday of this week. Mrs. Martha Burnett, Mrs. Frederic Berchtold, Miss Ed na Allen, Miss Nancy Campbell, Mrs. Edward F. Green, will repre sent the First church of Corvallis. Mrs. M. K." Bohannon and Mrs. Mary Lowell will represent the Ply mouth church in the Association. "Aunt Jerusha's Quilting par ty" is the name of a play given in Bellefountiin Hall April 27 by the Ladies Aid Society, to be followed by a Shadow Social. Caste: Jeru sha Dow, Mrs. Bristow; Hepsebah oooner, Mrs. Tuarp; Hannah Pike, Mrs. Starr; Joe Hines' widow, Mrs. Martna inarp; Kacnet Uray, a Quakeress, Miss Bertha Edwards; Patience Peabody, an old maid, Mrs. Nichols; Mrs. Phinian Stubbs, gos sip, Mrs. Humphrey; Lucilla Tom- kins, lecturer, Miss Lizzie Palmer; Charity Cooper, an old maid, Mrs. Hall; Mrs. Deacon Simpkins, Mrs. J. H. Edward; Mrs. Aaron Clyde, Mrs. Waltz; Phebe Miranda Clyde, Mrs. Mack; John Dow, Mr. Starr; Deacon Simpkins, Mr. Edwards; Preacher Lovejoy, Vernon Gragg. Admission 25 cents, to apply .on price of basket. Children over 10, half price. Ladies bringing bas kets admitted free. . Proclamation. Whereas, the secretary of state of the stale ot Oregon, has notified me in writ inn that pursuant to the provisions of an act entitled "An Act making effective the initiative and referendum provisions of Section 1 of Article IV of the Constitu tion of the state of Oregon, and regulat ing elections thereunder, and providing penalties, for violations of pro visions Tof" this act,"- - approved February- 24, 1903, the Oregon State Grange duly filed in this office on February 3d, 1906, an initiative petition containing 7,648 signatures properly at tached to a copy of said measure, certi fied in accordance with law, demandiug tbbt a proposed law, the title, tenor and effect of which is hereinafter particulry set forth, si all be submitted to the ligal voters of the stale of Oregon for their ap proval or rejection at the general election to be held in said state 00 the 4th day of June, being the first Monday in June, 1906. - .1 ' Now. therefore. I. George E. Chamber lain, governor of the state of Oregon, in obedience to the provisions of sa:d act hereinbefore first mentioned, do hereby make and issue this proclamation to the people of the state of Oregon, announc- nqr that the said Oregon Grange has hied said initiative petition with the requisite number of signatures thereto - attached demanding that there shall be submitted to the legal yoters of the state of Oregon for their approval or rejection at the reg ular election to be held on the 4th day of June, 1906, said day being the first Monday in aid month, a bill to propose by initiative petition a bill entitled "A bill to propose by initiative petition a law to provide additional revenue tor state pur poses? -to levy a license on toe gross earnings ot sleeping car companies, .Re frigerator car companies and Oil compa nies: defining a Sleeping car company, a Refrigerator car company and an Oilcom pany within the meaning- of this act; de lining the manner of ascertaining the a- mount ot sucn cross receipts., proviaing a penalty for violating the provisions of this act," the teuor and effect ot which in brief is: . .. :. First. ;To require every Sleeping car company, Kefrigerator car company and Oil company to pay in addition to taxes now provided for by law, a license of three per centum upon the gross earnings of such companies,' annually; to the treasur er of the state. - '.. Second.. To particularly, define each of said companies - included within - the terms of said act ; ' v " i - -- Third. : To provide the manner of as certaining the amount of such gross re ceipts by requiring the proper officers of such companies, as particularly mention tioned in said -bill,' to tiansmit to the state treasurer on or before . the 1st day of March of each year a statement nnder oath of the gross receipts of such compa nies from business transacted within the state during the preceding year' ending December 31st, and giving in such state ment information as to the name of the firm, company, business or corporation; the nature of the business transacted by it; the location of its principal office and under what laws it is organized, and whom, if any one, it represents, and in certain cases provided by the bill whose wares it handles; the name, address and place of residence of the proprietor, chief orhcer or managing agent 01 the business or company in the state of Oregon; a de tailed statement of the real estate owned by the firm or company in the state of Orpgon, where situated and the value thereof as assessed for taxation. Fourth. To provide for the payment of ten per centum additional to said li cense fees in case of a failure to make the statement or to pay the license required to be made or paid by the terms of said act, and to provide the method of collec tion thereof. Fifth. To provide that if any officer of any company or corporation or otherper- sou mentioned la said bill shall tail, re fuse or neglect to make and file the an nual statement therein required to be made for thirty days after the let day of March in each year, on conviction there of he shall be punished by a fine of not less than 500.00 nor more than $1,000, or by imprisonment in the county jail not less than thirty days nor more than six months, or by both fine and impris onment in the discretion of the court, and making it the duty ot the district attor ney of the proper judicial district to com mence and prosecuta for violations of said bill in any oourt of competent juris diction an action at law to enforce said penalty. Done at the capitol-at Salem, this 2Sth day 01 February, A. U., 190(5. (Signed) GEO. E. CHAMBERLAIN. Governor. (Signed) F. I. DUNBAR, Secretary of State. Woodmen Picnic. Monroe Camp of Modern Wood men of America is planning a picnic to be given under their auspices at the Monroe picnic grounds on Sat urday' June 9th. AH are invited. For Sale White side oats Inquire, Wm. Crees. Seeds. Inoculated Red Clover, Alsike, Alfalfa, Rape, Speltz, White clover and Artichokes. Land plaster which will double the yield. See seed at Welcher & Gray's store. I now have the 80 tons of vetch seed in sight for May shipment. I am now ready to contract 40 tons more to be shipped not later than Sept. 15. All who wish to sell early let me hear from you at once, will load from Corvallis if can make up the amount at once, if not can get seed in Linn county. I have just received a shipment of pure bred sugar beet seed from Germany. Yours for business, L. L. Brooks. Spring Styles lor Young Hen. ' gsSff MKErts CHICAGO Remember we are goieg out of ready to wear Clothing. Every Suit in the house a bargain. Distilled water used in Camp bell's Soda fountain. Oak wood, stove lengths, at Saw Mill Co. Call Sawnvll for Sale. I will sell my " mill property located 4 1-2 miles southwest of Philomath, Or egon, consisting of 160 acres all good second and old growth fir, excepting 12 acies which are under cultivation. House barn, tci'l, and outbuildiugs all new. Mill was put in two years ago, 35 horse, water and steam power combined, 44 and 50 in. saws, edger. plainer, saw-dust and slab conveyers, large water tank and tower, all complete and in perfect running order, capacity 10,000 feet per day, worth $3,000, will take $1,500 if taken soon. Call on or address . OTIS SKIPTON. tf. 309, Second St., Portland, Or. JBiiy Early We have a very nice assortment of Dining Chairs and Rockers, Don't allow the choicest bargains to slip away before buying. Come - in today and look them over. A mong our second hand goods we have the following, some of which may be just what you are looking for, Saws, Axes, Safes, Cupboards Tables, Jars, Couches, Ice Cream Freezers, Ladies Bicycles, Barrel . Churns, Grindstones and Sickle Sharpners. Buy early as there's a bargain in these goods. Hollenberg Cafly. There are no better than.the best The flour that stands the test, Pure quality, appearance grand , So surely, White Crest brand. Good Bread Delicious Pastrv Fancy Cakes, Etc. So easily made with White Crest the flour of excellence, so good you always want more,., order a sack today, 105 cents, per-, sack. . . Hodes' Grocery, Io3E Times Job office for the BEST OF PRINTING. Anything from a calling card to a one-sheet poster. Color work done right.