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... ,. .... - .' -w, GAZETTE. Vol- XLII. Crvalus, Benton .13NTY,. Oregon, Friday, February 24, 1905. No. 18 ASSISTED THE CAPTURE. Former Linn County Man Writes Us an Account of His Suspicions. Knights do Honors.- W. H. Millhollcn, of Port land, Or., has written us of bis Connection with th -tracing and final capture of the Lebanon bank robbers. In communicating with us Mr. Millholten seems to be under the impression that the Gazette was authority for a statement to the effect that he had been a Linn county deputy years ago or had been for years. This impression he desires cor rected. We are not authority for any such declaration, and we were surprised to learn that he was acting in such a capacity. The Gazette said, "It appears that Mr. Millhollen was acting as deputy sheriff. He must have been deputized in Albany." Con tinuing, Mr. Mulboilen gives the following account of his part in . tracing these criminals: "I was ' special deputy under Sheriff" Gaines and Sheriff Hunk ers. I turned all the evince in my v possession over to.;' Sheriff Word, of Multnomah, about eieht hours before the arrests were made and the houses raid ed. Two of the men spotted, Reynolds and Dunn, .were ar rested. Kingsley and Darling (alias Rund, or Dorlund, as he sometimes went by those names) escaped the evening before. "Sheriff Word, followed Kings ley to Seattle on Saturday night, but the latter escaped across the British line the night following. The men that I had under sus picion were Kingsley, Dani; Darling and Reynolds. Tli,:e . four were always found together ' and. were.. alwaysrSpending? Yit$ " sums of 'money and never work ing. Frequently at the Empi.c j restaurant usariing wouia tnrow down $ioo bills to have changed when paying his bills. "Reynoldsvwas spending large sums of moneytiibolishlv, which .indicated thathe did not labo: for it. DunnWas never woik, ing or earning a dollar, yet he and his .family were spending money lavishly.'- Kingsley was , posing as an 'English gentleman and living high. "I think possibly we have the right gang that have been crack ing safes in the Willamette Val ley towns during the past sum mer. I believe they were also . , guilty of holding up the Spokane Flyer on the O. R. & N., as they were described as. the big man and small man (Kingsley and Dunn,) and the short and slim men (Darling and Reynolds.) "The evening before the bank robbery I saw Kingsley and Dunn on the streets m Albany, and later, when in Corvalhs, gave Sheriff Burnett a descrip Hon ot these men as l had seen them the evening before. I point o ed them out in Albany as being Portland 'Crooks'. Reynolds, think, is the last man to "join this gang. Darling, I believe. was the organizer and leader of j this nest of robbers, as he fre quently made trips into the coun try, and at one time, probably three weeks before the Lebanon robbery, he told Mr. Eolander; of the Empire restaurant, Third street, that he had been to Lebanon, remarking that it was a beautiful little town. Mrs. Bolander answered by telling him that she fully agreed with him, as Lebanon was her home town. After that he only went to tlis Empire restaurant Wednesday evening promptly at the hur set things began to move in Knightly affairs here. The district convention was in augurated with an open meeting in Odd Fellows' hall. At this the'K. of P. boys entertained many visiting Knights as well as their friends. There was a large delegation of Knights here from the various lodges of the district; about iop arrived on the 8 o'clock evening train. During the open meeting Knight J. F. Yates made the ad dress of welcome in behalf of the Corvallis lodge, and it is reported to have been a most worthy effort. To the address of wel come responses were made by representatives of the various lodges of the . district, and were all 'of a very pleasing order. A male quartett consisting of Messrs Fulton, Herse, Yates and John son gave a number of selections and their reception was great as was' their music. Victor Moses was accompanist. The open program lasted until about 9:30. The house was then cleared and competitive team work commenced shortly after. The result of this exempli fication was as follows: Salem, 1st; Albany, 2nd; Hubbard, 3rd. Corvallis, being host on this oc casion, did not compete. The result of this competition in team work is that Salem will have the honor of representing this dis trict at the meeting of the Grand Lodge which convenes in Port land next October. At the con clusion of the team work mem bers of the lodge adjourned to the K. of P. hall for what might be termed another open meeting. Here it seemed like some magic had been at work and the result was a turkey supper with all side issues was in waiting lor all. Mainy friends had been in vited to appear on the scene at this hour 2 a. m. During the feast there were a number of fine toasts given, Corvallis' Chancellor .'Commander, W. G. Emery, act ing as toast master. After ban queting came cigars of the 25- cent-straight brand and a general free-and-easy time followed until o'clock. It was great! Among those . present from abroad may be mentioned Su preme Representative Ex-Judge Cake, of Portland; Grand Chan cellor Commander Curl, of Al bany: Keeper of Records and Seals L. M. Stimpson, ot Salem The next district convention of the Knights of Pythias will be held at Salem. On the enter tainment ol Wednesday evening there can be no unfavorable criticism, as there was. not a hitch in the program at any stage of the proceedings, and our boys received compliments for their hospitality from all. They de served it, too. theifurneypin t)e East and when' they arrived Vtbeir combs were somewhat frozen. . ,Ttese cockerels :t .are from ft strain that Mr.,r Parks has been seventeen years breeding up on, and the family are said to have the best record of any Barred PlyQUjtjbi Rocks.; in America., as egg' piQd-i'Tirs. One hundred and thirty-five hens laid during one year an average of 198 ?ggs. Mr Moore tried : to get a pen of them, but two cockerels were all he could secure no hens were, to be had at any price. Mr. Moore states (hat is an other year he . shall be fixed to mouth Rocks, and that it has.5 been his experience that they are' the most profitable ehickem, everything considered-. So fax he has experimented '"'with seven different . breeds and this . is the conclusion he has arrived at. When ordering his- cockerels, Mr.' Moore enclosed a bunch of Oregon violets to "Mr. Parks. The latter in commenting upon the courtesy, said that it seemed almost beyond belief that we should, have violets put here when the thermometer was so Iott where he was. Violets are' as real here as a low thermometer was in Pennsylvania recently. Gun Club Meet; EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT. Tie School Children of Benton - are Expected to Make Oood Showing at the Fair. The annual meet of the Corvallis Gun Cluo last Wednesday was a great success in every way. About 30 entries were made and Portland,, Salem, Albany, McMinnville, "aflfl other towns were represented, as well as nearly every precinct in the county. It was agre.it shoot and about 3,000 shots were fired. G. Palmer, of Salem, and P. Hsclilemin, of Albany, tied for h.'gh average, tbe'r score being 83 oat of a pcss;b'e 100. J. CrewB, of Aibauy, made low average 48. Gus Logsdon, of Corvallis, won the Loving Cup donated to club mem ber making the best score. W. G. Emery tied with him on 75, but Mr. Logsdon won the "snoot on." Other pnzes went to fol'owmg gentlemen: B. Ridders, of Coap Creek, box cigars; Dr. Bennett, of Bellfouolaio, bridle; Sheriff Bur nett, overcoat: C. Logsdon, of Philo math, hal; Phil Baltimore, of Al bany, shoes, and W. Newton, of Philomath, baby carriage. It seems that every time the club has a meet the weather must be disagreeable, and it was so on this occasion. But despite the rain the match was very successful and well attended. A good sum was realiz ed by the club membersfar above their expenses. Lack of spaca pre vents our giving a more extended write-up. f ; . Five Rivers Line. the educational exhibit of Ben tou county for the Lewis and Clark Fair is now being prepared by "the schools of' the county. Unfortunately, only a small num ber of schools are now in session, While this is true,' the exhibit work must not necessarily reach Portland until the weefceommene ing April 10. This will permit many-of the schools opening in March to help in the work. Supt. Denman has done all in his power: to have schools now in session as sist. A number of circular let ters nave been mailed, and infor mation furnished from the super intendent ; ot the Educational Commission, as well as personal appeals in many of the schools last fall when visited by Supt, Denman. Considerable paper is now in the hands of the teachers throughout the county. . Judg ipg from the Teports of the teach ers very creditable work is being done. The following teachers are tak ing much interest in the work: Edna Thompson, Central school, NO 50; Earl Brown, district ' No 20 j Edith' McCourt, district No. 43; Minnie McCourt, district No. 4; Bertha Edwards, Summit. Nora Pratt, district No. 82; Jo sephine Woods, Blodgett; LuJu Rust, Evergreen; Mary Danlap, Mountain View; J. H. Woods, and Julia du Moulin, Monroe; oa' Belknap, district No. 96; Pearl Hamner, Alpine; Ellen Dunlap and Allie Reader, Bell- ouutam; Nellie Graft, Alsea; Nellie N Swan. M. E. Gragg, Green Peak ; Anna Pagenkopf. Richland. . The Corvallis Pnblic School under the direction of Professor Holmes isexected to furnish some excellent work. JProf. A. F. Fulkerson, ot Philomath, has signified his intention to be in line with a good exhibit. The work to be prepared covers regu- ar work in the school room, the state course of study outlined, in fact, all work done in the schools is to be sent. 1 ne woric irom eacn school is to be indexed and labeled bv teacher. Special cabinets are to be used to hold the same. The bounty will be asked to suddIv these. Inasmuch as the teach ers will have prepared the exhibit work, there is no doubt thac the county court will see to it that the Village Improvement Society, ' A regular meeting of this During the first of the week Frank Seits arrived in town from his place on Five Rivers. He reports ' everything in the usual condition in his section. Mr. Seits and others have or ganized a telephone company and have at present about 100 miles of line in operation. This sys tem extends through the territory work is so displayed as to be a credit to the county. . The contents of the exhibit will include, written work, such as manuscript work, illustrating course of study in each grade and class. This may consist of regu lar; class. exercises,- 01 work espe cially prepared. All, studies fur- nish mateual for such representa tion. ; Local industrial conditions may profitably form the basis of much material for language and geography work. In preparing these exercises, the class should represent the industrial processes in various stages 01 development. and illustrate by drawings, also maps, charts, home-made appa ratus, etc. There are a number of schools. not heretofore mentioned that are to participate in the work. They include the Wellsdale school un der, the management of Etta Ful ler; Auxiliary, J)y G. A. Peter son; Kings Vallev. bv Emma Logan; Alexander, by Meldora Jackson; Westwood, by Effie Parker; Mountain Home, Rose Horton; Fir Grove, T. J. Risley; May Robinson, Peak district; and others. In preparing, this work requires much time. Often the teacher finds herself hard pressed for time. Notwithstanding this, every teacher should feel the re sponsibility resting upon them. As each county will be alone in its exhibit, Benton connot afford to be second - to anv. We must have the best exhibit at the Fair. We know by past efforts of our teachers, that such results can be attained. The work for the St. Louis Exposition wasafairsample of what we could do. It is to be hoped that when the exhibit is collected, Beaton will be prouder than ever of her teachers and schools. Notions for February. Gazette Bell phone No 341. Umbrella work t J. K. Berry's. Olives in bulk at P. M. Zierolfs., Gazette Independent phone No 433. All work Berry'. guaranteed at J. K. Umbrellas recovered and repair ed at J. K. Berry's. Get your Berry's. ribs , fixed at J. ' K. Do not fail to see P. line of holiday china. M. Zierolfa Get your school books and school supplies at Graham & Wells. Lewis and Clark souvenir plates at P. M. Zierolfs. Si'.k and woolen goods a specialty at Corvallis Steam Laundry. OAC Bouvenir Zierolfs. dishes at P. M All kinds of grass seed at Zierolfs. P.M. Send your lace curtains to Cor Aallis Steam Laundry. Patronize home industry Cor vallis Steam Laundry. S'mdard A-cedar shingles for ' 0 per thousand at the Corval- w Mill. 10 if. Home Savings Bank. The First National Bank of Corvallis, Oregon, has been in possession for the last ten years of the small home savings banks ,the same as advertised through out the Willamette Valley. . The custo mers of this bank can obtain these banks, and take them home 'at any time, by call ing for them. "U'hon a system of savings is adopted satisfactory and successful to the custom er, the officers of the First National Bank will be pleased to inform you how you can readily own your own home, and proceed along lines of financial prosperi ty. finally gaining a competency for the future. - 15U ?T.ond grade fir lumber, aluaot any dimension, for only $6. 50 per thousand feet, at Corvallis Saw Mill. . 10 tf. Are you going with the crowd ? The lime of your life the event of season-.25. W. 0. W.. Albany, 11-18 A Menauce to Healtfi. RHTSKIDMYCURE Hakes Kidneys and Bladder Bight Kidney trouble is an insidious darger sad many people are of a serious malady beford the symptoms are recognized. Foley's Kidney cure corrects Irregulari ties and strengthens and builds up the kidnies, and it should be taken at the first ftidicatioa of kidney trouble, as it is impossible to have good health ii the kidneys are deranged. For sale by Gra ham & Wortham. . ... ...... . . . society will be Held at the Uoun- soutn ana west ot Aisea, ana ty Court Room this Friday at tnere are several branches run 7:100. m. The spring will soon ning from the mainline. Mr, be here and the Lewis and Clark Seits says th&tthe only trouble he Fair will soon be opened less j and his neighbors experience in than four months hence. Now reaching Corvallis is occasioned is the time our enterprising Dy tne opportunity to secure citizens should bestir themselves service over some iz miles of line if our town is to be at its best for between the John Hyde place and the immense travel which will the Alsea store, surely come our way this sum- This little stretch of line was mer. We are really in the put in by the people of Alsea and 'heart of the valley" "Cor is controlled by the people who Vallis"-and the arteries of travel installed it. It is said that 'this lead this way. Our . neighbors line may be purchased by the peb- of eveninss. i across the wav are beginning to pie of Five Rivers and added to showing that he thought he had wake un and talk of "house line of the latter butitisaaues 0 ... . A " - . I , made a mistake. He had dis covered that Mrs. Bolander had at one time lived there. ' "I have felt , positive for the past eight or nine months that this quartett ; were a gang ot crooks,' then alter the O. R. & N. hold-up I felt certain that I had 'spotted' the right men. I had ample reasons for watching them as I did. I was more than positive that I was right" cleaning." All are cordially tion of price1. Whether it is true, f Curiosity Prompt You to know who is doing one of the largest businesses in town, just take a peep at our store and see what WE are doing. , There are whys and wherefores to everything. The people trade with us, first, because they like our way of doing busines; second, because they admire our broad, liberal policy; and third, because they know we ' keep everything in the House-furnishing line and at prices within reach f every one. Our new spring stock of Go-carts will arrive about Feb. 15th. To make room for them, we will sell those on hand at greatly reduced prices. ; Easy payments ask for terms. ' 1900, II stern invited to these meetings. More Fine, Chickens. Last Wednesday, S. H. Moore, proprietor of the College View Poultry Farm, received two very that this 12 miles of line can be I bought, or not, we cannot say. Mr. Seits says that those who went into the plan of installing phones are only out of pocket about $2; each. , But they do not figure their labor , and, fur- fine Barred , Plymouth Rock thermore, poles are right at hand cockerels tromj.rarks.ot At tona, I in their section. All in all, it is Pa. It was ten below zero when a great - thing for the people of the cockerels were started on 1 that section of country. "Ocean Wave," and washers always on hand. ' .Prompt Service and Courteous Treatment. . HOLLENBERG & CADY. THE STORE THAT SAVES YOU MONEY.