George W. Den man.THE MM GHETTL You Cdn Getask no compensation from thecounty for either himself orhis deputy for registering vot-ers and publish- - the same inthe Times. All doubt in thismatter will then be removed.Tf MV rrpz tint rln fliic

A MATTER OF COMPARISON.

The strongest thing urgedand in fact the only thing urgedin Mr. Watters' behalf for re-

election is that he has been anobliging and economical officer. A

Given away to cash buyers only, piece by piece, and contin-

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The Way to Obtain Them is EasyWe use these dishes simply as an advertisement for our business.

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FREE OF CHARGE.

Dry Goods, Clothing, Ladies' and Men's Fur-in- g

Goods, Shoes, Hats, Etc.One Price to All Fine Goods a Specialty

The subject of the followingskekh needs no introduction to thepeople of Benton county for it isdoubtful if there is another personSu well known to every man, wo-

man and child fn this coumy asGeo. W. Denman. This brief syn-opsis of his work in behalf of ourschools and their patrons will be ofinterest to every one:

Born in Missouri 1871, he came toIndependence, Oregon, when 7

years old, and has been a residentot the state twenty-tw- o years,twelve of which have been spent inCorvallis. He received his educa-tion at Independence and Corvallisunder the tutorship of such ableand prominent instructors as PrankRigler, city superintendent of Port-land schools, ex-Su- W. E. Yates,ex-Sup- 't R. F. Robinson, of Port-land, B. L. Arnoldand John Bloss of O. A. C. Oncompleting his common school edu-cation he assisted his father whofollowed his trade of stone mason,plasterer and brick layer. Manyof our citizenB will remember Georgeassisting h s father in building Mr.Pole Avery's store, juetnortof Hus-ton & Bogue's. After helping hisfather for a number of years he en-

tered the Oregon Agricultural col-

lege, in 1889, graduating therefromtn 1893 with the degree of B S.While attending college he was com-

pelled to work evenings and Satur-days to pay his expenses. By clos

application and untiring efforts hecompleted in four years the B. S.course with honor to himself andcredit to his parents. After gradu-ating from college he began teach-

ing, in which he was unusually suc-

cessful, having taught for six suc-cessive terms in Dist. No. 93, inwhich place he was still teachingwhan elected county school super-intendent.

As county school superintendenthis record has never beenequaled by any other superintend-ent of our county. He has devotedhis entire time and attention tobuilding up the educational systemof Benton county until it is sec-

ond to none in the state. He wasthe first superintendent to attemptgrading the country schools of thecounty. Through this scheme thepupils of the country schools wereenabled to graduate in their homedistrict and receive a graduationdiploma wleich admitted tus bearerinto the O. A. C. without furtherexamination. This filled a longfeit want and has saved the citizensof our county many dollars.

He managed the local teachers'institutes of the county which havebeen the means of arousing such in-

terest and enthusiasm never beforeexperienced in Benton. Of all thelarge number conducted he hasbeen more than successful in everyinstance. It was he who held thefirst and only school officers con-

vention or institute ever held in thecounty.

To improve and make more regu-lar the attendance in the countyschools he has arranged monthlycontests between each district. Thedistrict having the highest per centof attendance each month holds asatin banner, purchased by himself.A school on winning the bannerthree times receives a county roll ofhonor nicely framed. Each pupilwho is neither absent nor tardy forthree successive months receives acertificate of perfect attendance.

He was the only county superintendent in the state who arrangeda program for the schools on theanniversary of Dewey's victory.

While the law only compels thecounty superintendent to visit theschools once a year, he has madetwo visits every year, spending onan average two hours 10 each school

He also instituted the union picnie plan and each year holds themall over the county. He held lastyear five of such picnics. At thesegatherings he pays out of his ownprivate funds many dollars forprizes and the like.

By his constant hard work anduntiring energy has beco ne the by-word of every school boy and girlin the county, and we doubt not ifeach pupil jn the county is not onfamiliar terms with him. So effi-

ciently did he perform his dutieyduring his first term of office, thatin the last election he carried ever-precin- ct

in the county except Lobsster, and received the handsomemajority of 66 1 over his opponent.

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Prepared by E. C. De Witt & Co. Chicago.

Graham & Wells.

FRIDAY. JUNE 1, 1900.

REPUBLICAN TICKET.

CONGRESSIONAL, TICKET.

For Congressman, ist district ,

THOMAS H. TONGUE, of

Washington County.

STATE TICKET.For Supreme Judge

C. E. WOLVERTON, of LinnCounty.For Food and Dairy Commis-

sionerJ. W. BAIL,eY, of Multnomah

DISTRICT TICKCT.For Prosecuting Attorney

GEO. M. BROWN, of Doug-las County:

REPUBLICAN COUNT! TICKET,

For RepresentativeR. T. NICHOLS, Dusty.

For SheriffJ, M. CAMERON, Corvallis.

For ClerkJ. A. GELLATLY, Philomath.

For RecorderW. S. TOMLINSON, Soap

Creek.For Assessor

H. H. GLASSFORD, KingsValley.For School Superintendent

GEO. W. DENMAN, Corvallis.For Commissioner

CASPAR ZIEROLF, Monroe.For Treasurer

MILES STARR, Monroe.For Surveyor

G. H. WAGGONER, Dusty.For Coroner

J. B. IRVINE, Corvallis.For Constable

LEE HENKLE, Corvallis.

WAS IT GRATIS?

For the past month the Timeshas made every effort to make po-litical capital out of the fact thatClerk Watters has employed noextra deputy to assist in the regis-tration of voters. It has told inits own yivid style, how Mr. Wat-ters and his deputy, have-worke- d

far into the night to accomplishthis work, and has given out theimpression, by insinuation anddirect assertion, that Mr. Wat-ters has. been doing this workpersonally in order to save thetaxpayers of Benton county theexpense of having a deputy per-form the work; that Mr. Watterswas registering the voters ofBenton county gratis, and Mr.Watters has permitted that im-

pression to prevail.In its last issue the Times

says: "Watters has not re-ceived a cent for registeringvoters." Why did it not add,No one engaged in registeringvoters in Benton county has re-

ceived a cent for this service.This would have been true.The law provides that a fee often cents shall be allowed no-taries for each name registeredby them and voted. Should aparty register and not vote, thenotary receives no fee, therefore,payment for this service cannotbe made until after election,when the records will show whovoted and what each notary isentitled to. Now, Mr. Wattersstands in the same position asthe various notaries who havedone this work. We have Coun-

ty Judge Woodward for authori-ty, that it is the understandingof the court that Mr. Watters isto be compensated for the workof registering in the same man-ner as the various notaries.This understanding was arrivedat when Mr. Watters asked thecourt for a deputy to assist in thework of registration. He wasdenied a deputy, but the under-standing was that he was to re-ceive ten cents for each nameregistered by him where theparty voted. The court expectsMr. Watters to put in a bill forthis work, which will be allowed.

Now, it may be that the courtis laboring under a misappre-hension on the question. It maybe that Mr. Watters believes theunderstanding between himselfand the court to be that he is toreceive nothing for his work inregistering voters. It may be,as the Times would have thetaxpayers of Benton infer, thatMr. Watters saved them theexpense of this work : We hopethis is true, for it will mean aa saving of $100 to 150 to thecounty.

There is one way to settle thequestion, however. Mr. Wattersmay make affidavit that he will

When either quality is mentioneda comparison is implied. Compared with some other standardMr. Watters is obliging and economical. Compare then Mr.Watters and Gellatly. All whohave ever had business dealingswith either man will say franklythat each is equally anxious toaccommodate and oblige. Onthis point there is no choice be-

tween them.Let us consider the other ques-

tion, however. The opportunityis excellent. Mr. Watters hasbeen recorder of Benton county,and Mr. Gellatly has held thesame position. Mr. Watters wasthe first recorder elected to thisoffice after it was established.After entering upon his duties asrecorder he established the prece-dent of having a deputy for thatofficer at $20 per month, to bepaid by the county. In the courtrecords for the May term, 1895,we find these words: "At thistime Virgil E. Waters, countyrecorder cf Benton county, Ore-

gon, reported to the court that hehad appointed W. A. Buchananas his regular deputy; and that adeputy was necessary to carry onthe said office properly and per-form the duties thereof; and thatthe said W. A. Buchanan hadagreed to perform .the duties ofdermtv recorder for the sum oftwenty dollars a month." Thecourt ordered that there be al-

lowed for deputy hire for the saidcounty recorder the sum of twen-

ty dollars per month in additionto the salary fixed by law for thesaid recorder. This order wasmade at the regular July term ofthe court for 1894, but "throughinadvertance was not entered inthe journal of the court, and onmotion of the said recorder it isentered now for then and it is tohave the force of a nunc pro tuncorder." Here was Mr. Watters'idea of economy, a deputy at$20 per month at the expense ofthe taxpayer.

During Mr. Gellatly' s term asrecorder the county has not beento one cent of expense for deputyhire for him. He has had a dep-uty, it is true, but he has paidfor that deputy OUT OF HISOWN POCKET. Here is asaving of at least $240 a year tothe taxpayers. Mr. Gellatly re-

ceives the same salary that Mr.Watters did; as much, if notmore work has been done duringMr. Gellatly' s term, and has beendone at least as well. We do nothesitate to say that Mr. Gellatlywill demonstrate to the people ofBenton county that he will be ascourteous and economical in theclerk's office as he has been inthe recorder's office.

Every voter in Benton countywho has the interests of Oregon atheart will cast a vote for ThomasH. Tongue for congress. Everyattack upon his record in congresshas been met and dispelled. Heis recognized in Washington asone of the most" able members ofthe house, and he occupies a placeon many important committees.including that of the rivers andharbors. He has the respect andesteem of his associates and theconfidence of the administration.The entire country is looking toOregon for her verdict on thegreat political issues of the hour,and Mr. Tongue's majority willbe taken as an evidence ot the desires of the people of this districtin regard to these issues.

There is our old friend, J. B.Irvine, republican candidate forcoroner, whose jolly, rollicking,friendly and genial qualities renders him peculiarly fitting torelieve the moaotony and solem-

nity of so solemn a profession.If the expected corpse had notquite passed away the tendencyof friend Irvine's kind genialdisposition wonld tend to enthusethe last moments of the departedwith a few moments longer oflife. He is peculiarly and wellcalculated to do honor to this important office.

The Eugene Guard has beenfiguring again. It says: "Dr.Daly alone lost not less than$30,000 worth of property, with-out any insurance." (Dr. Dalyis the union candidate for congressman in this district. Ed.Guard. ) Now, Dr. Daly gave inhis property to the Lakeview assessor at only $1,800, and thatofficial only raised the assessmentto $7, 800. Does the Guard wishto insinuate that Dr. Daly triedto defraud his own city in thematter of taxes?

the taxpayers have a right to be- -

lieve that they will have to payMr. Watters and his deputy forthe work done in registeringvoters.

Another point, too, whichmust not be overlooked, is thatMr. Watters and his deputy tooktime from their regular dutiesfor which they receive a salary,to do some of this work, and weretherefore receiving double pay.

For several years the democratic party managers in thiscounty have traded every othercandidate on their ticket for votesto enable them to elect their clerkand sheriff. The same tacticsare being prepared by them foroperation in the present election.Only a few days ago one near tothe party managers approacheda republican offering to vote fora certain republican candidateproviding that the republican soapproached would vote for thedemocratic clerk. The republi-can who allows himself to be sohumbugged by the politicaljockey will practically lose hisvote. The political vote jockeyapproaches possibly a dozen ortwenty voters on the other sideand offers to vote their way pro-viding that they will vote for acertain man whom he names,and thus if the pledge is kept byall he perhaps gets twenty ofthe other side to vote for his clerkwhile he gives one vote to a re-

publican. Republicans certainlymust have better judgment thanto be drawn --into such traps.Under this and similar tacticsthe democrats have been able toelect sheriff and clerk with re-

publican voters. For some timethey have offered to trade off pop-ulist nominees on the fusionticket to get republicans to votefor democrats.

Miles Starr, the republicannominee for treasurer of Bentoncounty, was born in DiamondSprings, Calif., and at an earlyage his parents came to thisstate. His boyhood davs werepassed at different points throughout the Willamette valley.When he had arrived at earlymanhood he settled in this coun-

ty, and has resided here for thepast 24 years. The greater partof his life has been devoted to

general farming and the dairybusiness', and up to last summerhe was ever active in this line.But he was the victim of a sadaccident during haying seasonand received a bad fall whichhas left him a cripple and ren-dered him 'unable to follow hislife's work. He is honest, thoroughly qualified for the office forwhich he is nominated, and inview of his past there is no roomfor doubt as to his energy whenthere is anything to be done.Let all republicans cast a straightvote for the man they have nomi-nated, for lie is worthy in everysense of their support

Casper Zierolf, candidate frcounty commissioner on the re-

publican ticket, resides aboutfive miles north of Monroe, onhis fine farm, where for over 25years he has enjoyed the happydistinction of being a prosperousand successful farmer, enjoyingpeace and plenty accumulatedunder his careful and conserva-tive management of his ownaffairs. He has been a life-lon- g

republican of unswerving integrity and highly respected by allhis neighbors and acquaintancesHis careful and conservativemethods in the management ofhis own affairs, indicates beyondquestion that he will make afirst class officer of the countycourt to guard and assist in protecting the counties business.Mr. Zierolf will make a first classcounty commissioner.

All told the Gellatly family in-

cluding J. A Gellatly, presentcandidate for county clerk, sincetheir twenty-eigh- t years resi-dence in Benton county havepaid taxes into the county treas-

ury $4269.02, as shown by thetax-roll- s. J. A. Gellatly yetowns his fine farm near Philo-math. Three fine farms are alsoowned by others of the family.The name of Gellatly has alwaysbeen famed for honesty, integ-rity, fair dealing, free from alldissembling or sharp practice.Johnny is peculiarly fitted bynatural qualities and educationto make one of the best countyclerks which Oregon has everhad. The voters will not per-mit his opposition to throw sandin their eyes on this importantsubject when going to vote.

Soak the hands thoroughly, on retiring, ina hot lather of Coticuba Soap, the mosteffective skin purifying soap, as well as purestand sweetest for toilet, bath, and nursery.Dry, anoint freely with Cuticcba Ointment,the crreat skin cure and purest of emollients.Wear old gloves during night. For sore hands,itching mrnine: palms and painiui lingerends, this one night treatment is wonderful.

PnM throughout the world. Pottih D. and C. Cnvr.,Props., lloston. ' llow to have Bcautifu lllanda." free.

The Times says the republi-cans took up a collection to hirethe band to play for PopulistHoward "and thus the republi-can party falls into the alabasterarms of the middle-of-the-roade- rs

in love-l- it and lip-lock-

fusion." When Populist HarryTracy spoke in Corvallis lastweek Mc. and the entire demo-cratic machine performed thehardest two hours' work theyhave done in years, in an attemptto raise $10 to hire the band.The result of their efforts wasnumerous "promises to pay,"much fume and vapor by thelawyer, amusement for the pub-lic, and no band.

G. H. Waggoner, republicancandidate for county surveyor,resides on the old homestead twomiles west of Monroe, son ofThomas Waggoner for 25 yearsa resident there. He has beenborn and reared on this farm,but educated and competent for

thesurveyorship. He is a youngman of industrious habits, andwill make a good county sur-

veyor.

A Genuine Populist.

Those who heard the addressof Howard, thebrilliant populist orator, at thecourt house last Tuesday evening,pronounce it the ablest exposi-tion of the principles of populismever heard in this city, and Mr.Howard the peer-o- f any oratorthey have heard in years. Tosay the least his address is ex-

haustive and absorbing, and hehas remarkable forensic abilityHe does not espouse republicanism, nor does he advocate in anymeasure, whatever, fusion withtne repuDiicau party. Jtie op-

poses fusion with the democraticparty, and holds that there is nota single basis for fusiort betweenthe democrats and populistsMr. Howard takes up each otthe issues made by the democratsin the present campaign andholds that it is immaterial to thepopulists whether democrats orrepublicans win, the result beingno nearer accomplishment oftrue populism in the triumph ofone than of the other. "Youdemocrats out here censure usbecause we oppose fusion," saidhe, ' 'and say we are paid bythe republicans and Mark Hauna.Mr. Osborne and myself are theonly ones here in the interests ofstraight populism. 'Cyclone'Davis, Tim Weaver and twoother prominent fusionists are inthe state in the interests of demo-crats. According to the samelogic there must be at least twomark Hannas in the democraticparty as four of their speakersare supported here." His arraignment of democracy wasscathing; He said: "Democ-racy in the West is a vaguereaching-ou- t lor something inthe nature of a reform; democ-racy in the East is an organizedappetite for office, and democ-

racy in the South is a thing op-

posed to everything, somethingthat never learns and never forgets; it is bourbonism."

In 1802 and 1804, beforefusion began, the populists hadmajorities in Nebraska and Colorado and made an excellentshowing in Oregon and Califor-nia. Since then Nebraska haspassed into the republican col-

umn, Colorado is a doubtfulstate, and the populist vote inOregon and California has beensadly lowered. The populistJonah is in the bowels of thedemocratic whale, but thestraight populist section willmake such a commotion in thiscampaign that his whaleship willdisgorge.

"After suffering from severe dyspepsiaoyer 12 years and using many remedieswithout permanent good I finally tookKodol Dyspepsia Cure. It did me somuch good I recommend it to everyone,"writes J. E. Watkins, Clerk and Record-er, Chillicothe. Mo. It digests what youeat. Gtaham & Wells.

"DeWitt's Little Early Risers are thefinest pills I ever used.'' D. J. Moore,Millbrook, Ala. They quickly cure allliver and bowel trouble. Graham &

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gave up hope ot being cured till I beganto use Kodol Dyspepsia cure. It has doneme so much good' that I call it the saviorof my life," writes W. R. Wilkinson,Albany, Tenn. It digests what you eat.Graham & Welis.

"After suffering from piles for 15 yearsI was cured by using two bottles of 's

Witch Hazel Salve," writes W. J.Baxter, North Brook, N. C. It healseverything. Beware of counterfeits.Graham & Wells.

The easiest and most effective methodof purifying the blood and invigoratingthe system is to take DeWitt's LittleEarly Risers, the famous little pills forcleansing the liver and bowels. Graham& Wells.

J. Q. Hood, Justice of the Peae, Cros-

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W. H. Mussar, Millheim, Pa., savedthe life of his little girl by given her OneMinute Cough Cure when she was dyingfrom croup. It is the only harmlessremedy that gives immediate" results.It quickly cures coughs, colds, bronchitis,grippe, asthma and all throat and lungtrouble. Graham & Welle.

Notice of Final Settlement.Notice is hereby given that the undersigned

executor ot the estate of Tolbert Carter, deceased,has filed his final account with the county clerkof Benton county, Oregon, and the county courtof said county has set Friday, June 8, 1900, at thehour of 10 o'clock a. m. of said day in the officeof the county judge in the court house, to hearany and all objections to said final account andthe settlement thereof. V. A. CAKTKR,

Executor of the Estate of Tolbert Carter, Dec'd.Dated this 7th day of May, 1900.

.Notice for Publication.Lasd Office at Orkoos City, Oregon--

.

May 12, 1900.

Notice is hereby given that the following-name-

settler has filed notice of her intention to make finalproof in support of her claim, under Sefction 2201,H. S. , and that said proof will be made before theCounty Clerk of Benton County, at Corvallis, Ore-

gon, on Juno 23, 1900, viz:ZILPHA HIKES.

H.E. No. 12330 for the S. W. Quarter of Section 10,T. 12, S. It, 7 W.

Sh( numpn tha following witnesses to nrove hercontinuous residence upon and cultivation of, saidiaUU, VIZ: AllUTCW !..uir .inn uuini .im"IU uui.il '!Philomath, Oregon, and Harry DaviB, George Kram-er, both of Peak, Oregon.

CHAS B. MOORES, Register.

Summons.In tbe Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for

the County of Benton,George E. Allan. Plaintiff,

vs.Birdio Allan, Defendant.To Birdie Allan, Defendant:

In the name of the State of Oregon, Ycu are here-by required to appear and answer the complaintfiled against vou iu the above-entitl- ed suit, on orbefore the 13th day of April, 1900, following sixconsecutive weeks publication of this summons; andif you fail so to appear and answer said complaint, forwant thereof, the plaintiff will take a decreeagainst you as prayed- for in the complaint, towit:'

A decree of this Court dissolving the marriagecontract heretofore made and existing betweenplaintiff and defendant and for such other and gen-eral relief as the Court may deem just and equit- -aDie.

ThU Summons is served upon you by publicationand published in the ITsion-Gazkt- tk by virtue of anan order made by the Honorable E. Woodward,judge of the County Court of Benton County, Ore-go- n,

and is published for a period of six weeksprior to April 13, 1900, and the date of the firstpublication is March 2, 1900,

CAKE & CAKE.Attorneys for Plaintiff;

Notice ofExecutor's Sale of Real Property.

To Whom It May Concern: By Virtue of anorder of the coumy court of Marion comity,Oregon, duly made and entered, the under-signed executor of the estate of C. J. Mulkey,deceased, late of Marion county, Oregon, willreceive bids for the interest of said estate iuand to the following described lands, towit:

Claim M in township 11 south of range 5west of the Willamette Meridian. iJeginu'iigat the southeast corner of said claim, runningthencj north no degrees and 24 minutts west5y.90 chains; thence west 16.02 chains; thencesouth no degrees 24 minutes eat 80:33 chainsto the south boundary line of said lim;thence north 89 degrees IS minutes east to '.heplace of beginning, containing Utt acres ofland situate in Benton county, Oregon.

Terms of sale to be cash iu hand on the dateof the confirmation of said sale by the saidcounty court, and that from and after the 23rdday of June, 1900, that said executor shall pro-ceed to sell said real estate at private sale ; saidbids to be addressed to my attorney, W. H.Holmes, at his office on Commercial Street, inSalem, Marion county, Oregon. The said bidswill be received up to and including the 23rdday of June, 1900, MILES LEWIS,Executor of the Estate of C. J. Mulkey, Dec'd.

Dated this 1st n day of Maj ,1900. '

CORVHLLIS,Dscorction Day.

The Grand Army veterans, membersof the Woman's Relief Corps and sol-

diers of the iate war assembled iu bodyat the Evangelical church together withthe congregations of other denomina-tions last Suuday to hear tho eloquentpastor of that church excel himself inhis memorial tribute to our heroic dead.The church was packed, the standingroom and all available space being filledwith a devoted audience. Rev. MyronBoozer made a most profound appeal forthe preservation of the American Sab-

bath and our American system of free

public schools, as the principal factorsand agencies for the preservation of ourrepublic and christian civilization.Upon the rostrum were assembled theclergymen of all the other churches ofour city who participated in the devotional exercises of the service whichwere interspersed with appropriate musicwell rendered .

In the evening the Veterans and Wo-

man's Relief Corps by invitation of Dr.Thompson assembled ia body at his hos-

pitable church. Rarely has the Presby-terian church entertained a more rtrictlyrepresentative audience than appeared atthat service. Upon the church wallswere hung the banners and flags of theGrand Army as their offerings in com-

memoration of Memorial Day. Dr.Thorn dsou is always eloquent and im-

pressive, but never more than on thisoccasion when he paid his rich tribute toour heroic dead and to the noble patrioticwomen who have organized themselvesall over our land to perpetuate theirmemory. He discoursed on "Memor-ials," calling atteation to the historicmemorials of ancient as well as ot moderntimes memorials in art, science and lit-

erature, memorials which give distinc-tion to the great events of every historicepoch both civic and military.

Wednesday, Decoration Day, the regu-lar memorial exercises were conductedunder the auspices of the G. A. R. andSpanish War Veterans. This is the firsttime the latter organization has obseryedthe day, and their presence gave greatersignificance and added interest to the oc-

casion.Promptly at 2 o'clock the parade, com-

posed of the cadet band, cadet battalion,Woodmen, school children, G. A. It.,Spanish War Veterans, W. R. C.andcitizens, formed at the G. A. R . hall andmoved to the Crystal Lake cemetery.Here ths beautiful service Of the GrandArmy was performed ; a firing squad ofcadets saluted with three volleys, andthe bugle sounded taps.

In the evening an appropriate program,consisting of music, recitations and anable address by Superintendent Denman,was rendered at the Methodist church;concluding the exercises in the observa-tion of this dearest day to all Americaus.

W. D. Kay.

V. D. Kay, a prominent citizenof Benton county, died at his homeone mile west of Monroe, Saturday.The cause of death was cancer ofthe stomach. Mr. Kay was born inLouisville, Ky., March 27, 1835,and came to California in 1858. In1859 he started for Oregon on thefated ship Northener, and was oneof the few survivors of the memor-able wreck of that vessel at CapeMendocino. During the excitementattending the foundering of thisship Mr. Kay jumped into tne surr,was immediately caught around thefeet by a man much larger thanhimself, and swam to shore withhis burden, where both exhaustedand almost lifeless, were soon restored. May 13, 1866, he wasunited in marriage to Mrs. John M.

Davis, and to this couple six child-ren ere born, two are dead. Thoseliving are H. Ed Kay, W. HughKay, Mrs. Sidney Evans acd Mrs.Mel G. Evans, all of whom residenear Monroe. The wife surviveshim. Mr. Kay was a member ofthe Christiau church and of theGrange.