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i Corvallis Times CORVALLIS, OREGON, TUESDAY EVENING SEPT. U, 1906. MR. FORDNEY, The Michigan congressman who appeared a few days ago on the Or egon horizon with the idea tnat a Michigan congressman is "some punkins" when he gets among the heathen of the Far West, will re turn home changed, in some partic ulars. He is Congressman Fordney of Saginaw, and he came hence sneering at the land fraud prosecu tions. He was quoted in a news paper as saying the prosecution of the late Senator Mitchell was 'little less than persecution." Headded .that his neighbor Gilchrist in Sagi naw had been indicted for land frauds, in spite of the fact that "I believe him to be innocent." In response to these attacks on lis official acts, Mr. Heney, the land fraud prosecutor, in a newspa per interview, said: "If Congress man Fordney made the statement regarding the trial of Senator Mitch ell attributed to him, and had knowledge of the facts, he is a crook himseif. If he made the state ments without knowledge of the facts, he is not only a crook but a fool as well." The utterance was a bomb shell at the Michigan congressman's feet. Tt nnneared in The Oreeonian of t L yesterday morning acd it so exas perated Mr. Fordney that when a Journal reporter went to him for a reply to Heney, this is what the Michieaoder said: "I don't care a damn for Heney or anybody else I won't talk about this damn thing anv more. I have been dogged ev er since I have been in Portland. Go way from here, I don't want you around. I did not invite you here, and I don't want you now Unless you go away I will throw you out of the hotel. The story in th Oregonian" was an attempt to implicate me in the land fraud cases. I don't care a damn for Heney, and any man who says secured any land dishonestly, is a liar." Not satisfied with hi3 first punch at the Micbigander, Heney deliver ed a second blow. He boldly in sisted that Fordney is mixed in land frauds, also insinuating that the indicted Saginaw men tried to woik a scheme similar to the Blue mountain reserve, and that ' Fordnev came to their assistance by attempting to expedite matters, alter the fashion of Senator Mitch ell. He said: "Culligan bought most of this script in Portland and vas in with Gilchrist in expediting the patents for the purpose of cre ating a reserve out of the land. This could only be done through the land office, and it is said that th,s is where Fordney enters into the conspiracy. He is said to have gone to Hermann to rush through the patents. No man in Washing ton was so close to Binger Hermann as Fordney, and what I would like to know is whether Fordney went to Hermann to secure these patents through his friendship for Her mann, or whether he was paid for these services as Senator Mitche 1 was." 1 It is probaWe that the gentleman from Saginaw is down and out. He came up groggy from the second round. He didn't seem a bit steady on his feet when he said, "I don't give a damn for Heney or anybody else, and any body that says I got lands dishonestly is a liar." Those chaste words could hardly issue from the lips of a safe and sane statesman from Michigan, when he is himself. Hence when Mr. Heney's parting blow struck with its direct intimation of complicity in the land frauds, Mr. Fordney doubtless got his solar plexus and had to be carried to his corner. By talking less the next time he comes to Oregon to reform the land fraud courts and officials, the member from Michigan will get back to his constituents in better humor and with more credit to them. Mr. Heney is prosecuting the land frauds, and he knows his duty and does it. THINGS HE SAW On the Other Side of the At lantic CorvalUsite Abroad. Professor J, B Hefner, whea in terviewed yesterday relative to his visit to Europe and the Orient stat ed that he is under eentraet with the Sunday Journal t prepate a series of articles whtea began July 3nd under the eapttaa of "Port land to Palestine," and that he has written his Impressions while on the spot. His article on Athens which appeared in last Sunday's is sue, was prepared in the shade of the Parthenon, his story of the Ap pian Way was written by the dim light of a toper in the catacombs at the end of the day's journey, and his story of Jerusalem was formu lated on the Mount of Olives. He says that any notebook and lead pencil can become eloquent with the recital of historic facts so abun dant between London and Jerusa lem. "The greatest modern wonder of the world was the first thing we saw in London: it was the wave of a London policeman's hand. Car riages and cars were passing each other so thick that they would run over each other while thousands of people were trying to elbow their way between, and a policeman in the middle of that London street waved his hand and he looked as big and magnificent as the Barthol- di statue; and all L,onaon seemea to stand still. Like everybody else, I kept my eye on that officer, and when the congested condition of the street was reduced so travel was easy again, I went up to that po liceman and said to him, What kind of a gun do you car ry HIS OWN HAND. "None," he answered. "What weapon do you have?" "None, not even a club. I find these things unnecessary." As he was a nne specimen or manhood, I ventured to ask him if he ever met Mr. Sullivan, James Corbett or Fitz. He said, "No, I never took a boxing lesson in my life." "Then what is the secret of your influence with these people who seem to obey you so implicitly." "It can all be told in one word C-i-v-i-l-i-t-y. We are kind and strict hence the rogue as well as the gentleman necessarily respects us Trie most pitiable condition oh served on the tour was the disre spect shown women on the other continent. Sights upon the public highway of Pans shock you; but canditions grow worse gradually until you come to Egypt where it is worse than leprosy. Here tbe wo Former O. A. C. Instructor Passed Over His Popular ity Here McEIfresh. . On another page is an account of the suicide of K. M. McElfresh, well known and very much esteem ed by many Corvallis people. He came to this city in 1899 as an in structor at the college and remain ed until September 1901. At the institution he was extremely popu lar with faculty and students, while he also made many friends among down town people. He was in all things of such disposition that he would ordinarily be the last person in the world to have been suspected of a bent of mind for self destruc tion. He was always buoyant, cheery and sunny-natured, facts that are attested by his wide popu larity where ever he was known. It was while at the college that he became known throughout the state for the part he took in a sen sational incident on Mt. Hood, in which he was credited with saving the life of a young lady. Far up the mountain on the descent, a young woman in the party collaps ed irom fatigue. It was getting late, and the route was perilous. It was as much as any of the party could do to make his own way down the dangerous declivities, without attempting to carry the un conscious woman. At this crucical juncture, young McElfresh propos ed a plan and volunteered to carry it out. The young woman was strapped to him, and lying down fiat, he was used as a. sled or tobog gan, and dragged down several miles to a place of safety. The ex periment was successful, pnd the incident became a sensational story in the newspapers - all over the country, with McElfresh as the hero. After leaving O. A. C, McEi fresh went to Salem where he took charge of the big Wallace orchard, the care and responsibility of which has ever since been on his hands. His administration there is said to have been extremely successful. Several times after leaving, offers were made him of positions at the college, but he invariably declined. He was married in February 1905 to Miss Gertrude Ewicg, who grad uated at O. A. C. with the class of 1903. Mr. and Mrs. " McElfresh were in Corvallis in June to attend the Junior hop at the college and for a visit with old friends. HUNDREDS PIGKING. man . is hitched with a mule ti a plow which ber husband holds ' Benton Hop Fields Acre- . . 1 . 1 i . wune ne drives ine money team It is then that the American feels down deep in his heart that the two classes discriminated against in that country are the women and the mules. In Egypt, the Mohame dans are not seen with their wives; but the head of the house walk 50 yards ahead while his caravan of wives follow, carrying whatever ar ticles may be necessary for the jour- . . j r. Lney. women ao not consiuer 11 safe to go alone upon the street al ter dark, although the streets are well lighted with electricity and guarded by policemen. Until the English government took a hand in Egyptian affairs, women had no rights which her lord was bound to respect. American manuufactures acd pro duce have excellent opportunities age and Number of Pickers in Each. A trip to the various hop yards about Corvallis will reveal the fact that all the local hop pickers did not go to the Independence fields. Though not on so large a scale, the Benton hop yards present many of the picturesque features that char acterize the more widely known yards. That this is the hop man's busy time, a visit to any of the vards will prove. A fall force of pickers are at work in some places while in others help is scarcer. . In Clarence Ireland s seventy-six acre vard 150 pickers are at work and in Johnson Porter's yard of 30 acres there are 33 pickers. The D. B. Taylor yard of 50 acres south of Fall Opening and Fashion Exhibit NEW STYLES IN LADES' CLOAKS and FUR TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY We extend to all a most cordial invitation to attend our opening exhibit of the new Fall Fashions in Lauies', Misses and Children's Tailor-Made Garments. You will find this an especially interesting event. It marks the introduction of a new fashion season with its pleasing array of new designs in dress for the fair sex. Here are to be seen the most recent Parisian modes adapt ed in stylish garments for the American women. You can see the fashionable products of the most author ative crea tors of style in a variety of designs and prices. The new 'La Vogue' Cloaks and Furs which we show are a surprising revelation to nearly everybody. 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KLIN THE PEOPLES STORE f ESTABLISHED 1864 now in Egypt while England is op-1 town, better known as the Lilly Times Job Printing is the Best Have you used the Economy fruit iar? If not, see those at Zie- rolPs and you will understand why enine that country to the new con ditions of civilization. Although France has had a hold in that coun try dating back to Napoleon, the English have not been satisfied with the s'ow progress made there, and Great Britain has taken the reins and is now gradually pushing the French out of Egy pt. There is not the warmest feeling existing be tween Emperor William and the English at all times, because as they sav, they "don't . understand that fellow." But there seems to be a family feeling for the Ameri-' can. So many Englishmen ask, "Why didn't you let us help those sufferers in San Francisco?" This' kind of feeling is warming up to a handscme friendship in business matters as well, where healthy com petition must be expected. Secre tary Hay promised Mr. Romeo, the American consulate at Alexandria, that government aid would be given in placing American machinery and produce on exhibition at Alexan dria where the people of the Nile Valley could examine it with the view of patronizing us. This would enable America to enter the markets of Egypt. It would be a beginning. But Secretary Hay suddenly died, and since his death no one at Wash ington has taken up our commercial interests in Egypt. However, there is time yet to consummate the Un dertaking of Secretary Hay who was in the Egyptian eye the great est living American. A little Jap- anicity on the part of America just now will win for her halt tne lor eign traffic tf Fgypt. yard presents a scene of activity with 300 pickers in the field. The Island Home hop yard on Kiger Is land embraces 40 acres and 40 pick ers are kept busy. As soon as Mr; West's crop is gathered, picking will begin in A. A. Wilt's 13 acre yard. Hop picking is in progress in both the yards owned by J. C. Hammel. In , the one across the Willamette 50 people are busy gath ering the product of 18 acres. In the Island yard of 40 acres about 35 pickers are at work. At the Whitaker yard there are 30 acres in hops and between 40 and 50 per sons engaged, Jim Sing's yard near Wells contains 35 acres and employs 75 pickers. In the yards about Philomath equally busy scenes indicate that the hop harvest is in full swing. The Alford 25 acre yard gives em ployment to 75 people while 16 pickers are kept ousy on K.. l,. Henkle's place of 20 acres. The hops, as a general rule, are not as heavy this year as in past seasons. However the vines are clean and free from mould and lice and the cool weather makes almost ideal picking conditions. Alto gether it should prove a prosperous season both to the owners of the yards and to the hundreds of work ers in the fields. THE Pacific Coast Leader Oregon State Fair Salem Sept 10-15 06 (Open Day and Night) The West is a promising live stock district. Tins ex hibition will be one of great value to breeders and pur chasers. The entire stock loving West will be at Salem. Come and see the Display of HORSES, CATTLE,. SHEEP, GOATS, SWINE and POULTRY Also a Grand Display of AGRICULTURAL, HORTICULTURAL, MECANICAL and FINE ART WORKS Racing Evdnts. Daily Special Railroad Rates Correspondence Solicited W. H. Dowling, President. Frank W. Durbin, Secy. Well Drilling. J. E. Sloper is prepared to sink wella through quick sand and. gravel. Rock drilling a specialty. Inquire of J. K. Smith & Co., or address J. K. Sloper, , . Co'val'.is. Oregon. BANKING. The First National Bank of Corval lis, Oregon, traneacta a general conservative banking business. Loan3 money on approved secu ritv. Drafts bought and sold and money transferredto the principal cities of the united Btaiee, rvu lope and foreign countries. psStem(Jothes. 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