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THE C0BVALL1S GAZETTE Published mvmry Tuemdmy tutd Friday ay wnm GAZETTE PUBLISHING CO. 0. A. Dearing, Ed. and Mgr. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1903 EDITORIAL COMMENT. ' Rockefeller says he is not re sponsible tor the rise in kerosene, yet he profits by it and has given the Chicago University another gift of over a million, ihat is the people of the country pay for it and John gets the credit. The stock brokers got up a deal in cotton a short time ago, and the insiders cleared several mil lions. Now over 80,000 cotton mill hands in Massachusetts alone had their wages reduced as a re sult of this gamble. And from the poverty stricken homes of the toilers goes up the cry: "How long, dear Saviour, oh how long!" Race suicide may be one of the unfortunate tendencies of the near future, but we doubt if mis cegenation is the proper remedy. Therefore it pleases us little to learn that Roberta Lang, San Francisco Sunday school teacher, has married hum Sat Lee, a Chinese actor, with whom she eloped from New York, about December 16th. Miss Lang's parents are wealthy and promin ent and ieel highly indignant over their daughters action. The fault lies with the parents in permitting the association with the Chinese in the irst place, on the mistaken idea of reforming them. 'For ways that are dark, and tricks that axe vain, The heathen Chinee is peculiar, which the same l am free to maintain." Lebanon had its little touch o: metropolitan life the other morn ing. A fire occurred which de stroyed a large amount of prop erty. It started in a store where two partners were closing out bankrupt stock. The cause was credited to spontaneous combus tion by the friction of a $500 in surance policy against a seventy five dollar stock of goods a fre - quent occurrence in large cities The youngest partner under the persuasive eloquence of a tight ening rope around his neck, con fessed to setting the place on fire. The two partners are now in the hands of the law, and are trying to say they didn' t mean it. What Lebanon needs is a little more justice and less bankrupt sales j& The Russians are credited with preparing a "Merry Christ mas for the Jews of Kishinef. massacre is planned that will be complete in every detail and re suit in a thorough extermination of all . the Jews in the province, JNo people in tne world are so strict in " their observance Christmas day as the Russians Every neighbor greets his neigh bor with the salutation. "Chrisi is born, "He is born, indeed responds the rieigbor. ; and then they kiss each other. Czar or peasant, priest or slave, all are equal in this ceremony during the glad Christmas day, Whv should the cruel, unsympathetic world begrudge them the added joy of annihilating the unbeliev ing Jews. Go to, ye scoffers, Christmas comes but once a year. Let us keep it in the good old ' way. V jfc j& The Yellow peril is assuming shape in the East - Pnnce Suh a high Chinese official, has form ulated the doctrine by which China can win back Manchuria from the Russian Bear. He be lieves China , has but one policy open to her,' and that is to ad monish Russia to leave Man churia. Should the Russians re fuse to acquiesce, China's alter native is to gain possession of Manchuria by force of arms, joining .her strength with that of Japan. With Japan's intelli gence and skill and China's un limited millions a power could be created that would be a menace to civilization. Prince Suh has shown the way. China is natur ally a peaceful nation. It should be the policy ot America and Europe to keep her so. Let our government study the situation, and find out the causes that will eventually make her our. enemy, if not remedied. Then take the drastic measures that will be nec essary. China's trade is worth more to America than her con version to anpf creed. RURAL MAIL SERVICE. Free Delivery, In Danger Unless Pay of Carrier is Increased. Postmaster Johnson places the matter in a correct light in the following letter written to the Postoffice Depaitment at Washington, . We hope the re quest will have due weight with the proper authorities, and the advance in pay be granted: Fourth Assistant Postmaster- General, Division of Rural Free Delivery, Washington, D. C: Dear Sir The three rural car riers from this office are becom ing dissatisfied witn tneir earn ings, and, unless there is some prospect of an increase in their pay they are likely to resign. This is a rolling country, and at his season of the year the roads are very bad in places so that the the carriers require at least two horses with which to make their trip. In fact, two of the carriers are each feeding three horses in order to keep a team in condition to do the , work. They tell me that it costs at least $8 per month to keep one horse, so that all three of the carriers are at a monthly expense of $16 for horse feed; while the two carriers who are feeding . three horses are pay ing $24 . each in order to keep teams in condition. Board and lodging cost each of them $15 to $20 a month, and, with clothes, horseshoeing and repairs there is nothing left. As you well know, efficient service cannot De maintained 11 there are to be continual changes of carriers and this is bound to happen if the carriers are unable to make something above expen ses. l nave three carriers whom have taken considerable trouble Ml 'luouuwb xu tuwii uubivo auu : they are giving excellent service. In point of intelligence they will compare favorably with city car riers and ought to receive as much pay; and, in addition, they should receive enough to cover cost of horse feed and something more because of the investment of $250 or $300 that is made in the team and vehicle. While my ideas have not been solicited in this matter I have had seme opportunity to see the present workings of the rural service and of forming some idea of its needs if efficiency and per manency are to be considered, and, I submit in all candor that $600 is mighty poor pay lor the service1 required. In my , judg ment the salary the first year ought not to be less than $750; and, with a view to encouraging and promoting permanency, I would make the pay $800 the second year and $850 third, at which figure it should remain. This plan would place the car riers on a basis where they could make something above expenses, and, as a result, resignations would be very infrequent. As my carriers are threatening to resign 1 trust you are m a position to give me some en couragement as to the probabil ity of an increase in pay. If some , hope can be held out to them along this line I think it will be possible to keep them, otherwise not. ; Respectfully yours, B. W. Johnson, P. M. Notice of Guardian's Sale. ' Notice lg hereby ffiven that In pursuance of a order of the County Court of Lincoln County. Oreron. (in probate) made on the 9th day of December, 1903, and entered In the pro- Date journal 01 saia court, vol s, page 28 in the matter of the guardianship and estate of Melissa Whitnsy, Mary I. Whitney, and Ruth Whitney, minors, and heirs of Laura Whitney, deceased, duly - licensing and authorizing the undersigned guardian of said minors to sell their Interest in the following described real estate, the undersigned Guardian of said minors will offer for sale and sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash in hand, and subject to confirmation by said court on Saturday, thb 23rd day of Januaby, 19J4, at the hour of 11 o'clock, a. m. at the front door of the County Conrt House, in the City of Corvallis. County of Benton, State of Oregon, aU the right, title, interest and estate of the said minors and each of them, in and to lots numbered four, five, six, seven and eight in block number twenty, in the County Addi tion to the City of Corvallis, County of Benton, State of Oregon, the same being an undivided three-sixths interest therein. -Dated December 23rd, 1903. . M. T. WHITNEY, Guardian. Notice of FlMl Settlement. In the estate of L. Diller, deceased, notice is hereby given by the undersigned administrator of said es tate that said administrator has filed his final account in said estate and that the County Court of Benton County, Oreiron, in probate, has appointed Monday, the fourth day of January, 1904, at the hour of 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the County Court room in the County Court House in the City of Coryailis, in Benton County, State of Oregon, as the time and place for the hearing of objections to said final account and the final settlement thereof T. L. CHARMAN, , Administrator of the Estate of L. Oilier, deceased. Dated December the 4th, 1903. Notice for Publication. United States Land Office, Oregon City, Or., November 18, IMS. Notice is hereby given that in -compliance with the provisions of the act of Congress of June 3, 1878, en titled "An act for the sale of timber lands in the States of California, Oregon, Nevada, and Washing ton Territory," as extended to all the Public Land States by act of August 4, 1893, Philip H. Johnson, of Monmouth, county of folk, State of Oregon, has this day filed in this office his sworn statement No. 6122, for the purchase of the E W of S Ti of Sec. No, 18, in Township. No. 13 S, K. No. 6 West, and will offer proof to show that the land sought is more valuable for its timber or stone than for agricultural purposes, and to establish his claim to said land before Victor P. Moses, Clerk of Benton County, Oregon, at Corvallis, Oregon, on Friday, the 22nd day of January, 1904. He names as witnesses: Charles Newman of Inavale, Oregon, Hiram Newman, Fred Hubler, Frank Fisher, all of Monmouth, Oregon. Any and all persons claiming adversely the above described lands are requested to file their claims in this office on or before said 22nd day of January. 1904 - ALOeNUfi 8, PRESSES, Register. f. klecker a: J Philomath i t Oregon AGENT FOR Nature's Health Restorer, THE BEST MEDICINE ON EARTH. Breaks up a cold in 24 hours PINK TABLETS ONLY Can be had at Hodes Grocery. One Dozen Photographs ...ffldke... 12 Christmas presents Portraits finished in PIat.no, Platinum, mery Pftoto, $omi main Street. Business Locals Diamond rings at Metzger's. Fine line of ladies' brooches Metzger's. ' - Real ebony goods, at Metzger's Overcoat sale at Kline's. at Get your ribs fixed at the Bicycle HoBpital. Have you seen the anti rust and wind proof umbrellas at the Bicylce Hospital. There's a reduction sale in men's going on at and boy's overcoats Kline's now. Keep warm. Fine stock Blank ets, Comforters. Overcoats, Under wear and Furs, at Nolan & Calla- hans. Big bargains this month in La dies' Tailor-made Suits, Walking Skirts, Flannel Shirt Waists, Boys Suits and Overcoats. Nolan & (Jal lahan. Diamonds and fine jewelry make the best and most satisfactory Christmas gifts. One look will convince yon Come and be pleased. F. M. French jeweler, Albany. Silver novelties at Metzger's. Yon should enroll in the . Corvallis Business College ou January 6, 1904. Watches, clocks and jewelry, suitable for Christmas presents at the lowest prices, at E. P. Greffoz's,- The Jeweler Tea sets. Coffee sets and all kinds of silverware at E. P. Greffoz, The Jeweler. If you wish to give a suitable present at a reasonable price call on E. P. Greffoz The Jeweler. Write the Corvallis Business College for circulars of Eclectic Shorthand, compar ing other systems, and yeu will be de lighted. -' , ' ' The night School for Bookkeeping an Typewriting meets on . Monday and Thursday evenings of ech week, in the Corvallis Business College. We have the variety that insures an easy and satisfactory choice of Christmas presents, in the line of diamonds, jewelry, watches and solid silverware. F. M. French, jeweler, Albany. . We have in oar office an 11x17. Call foraia Reliable job press which has been very little used, and which we will sell at a price considerably below what woul l be held at by' the dealers. It is in good shape, and will do the best of work. It has long shaft for steam fix tates but not fixtures or fountain. Let us quote you price. Our store will be open evenings from Monday, 20th. to Thursday 24th. Nolan & Callahan. ' i -!;..: , . ; . Buy your Holiday presents at Nolan & Callahan's. - . For Sale Bight-room house, with three lots; centrally located ; fine assortment ot fruit trees. Will be sold with' furniture or without. Inquire at this office. P.A. KLINE, Livestock Auction p Corvallis, Oregon. Office at Huston's hardware store. P. O. address Box n. Pays highest prices'lor all kinds of livestock. Satisfaction guar anteed. Twenty years experience. C. H. NEWTH Physician Sr Surgeon Examining surgeon U. S.PenBion Bureau PHILOMATH, OREGON. Notary. Titles. CosrsYANciNa. , JOS. H. WILSON. . ATTORNKT-ATJiAW. Practice in all State and Federal Court. Office in BqraettBuijdhig Our Great Animal Reduction Beain$ Itlonday, And Continues Every article in our vast stock will - i .-ww asSi.oo and S3.50 snoes, tiawes" 3.00 nais, ivionarcu wuuc shirts, spool cotton ana Great slaughter in Boys' and Children's Suits and Overcoats, Lac5- . . - y 1 TT T X 1 L ies Tailor-maae ouns, iioaKs, wraps, jackets-, Walking and Dress Skirts.. Everything must move. We want we want to get tne money Remember foe JatemonIay business, ana aose THE EDUCATION THAT PAYS Is thorough training in SHORTHAND, TYPEWRITING, BOOKKEEPING, LET TER WRITING, ENGLISH GRAMMAR, PUNCTUATION, RAPID CALCULA. ' TION. COMMERCIAL Corvallis Business College Where tLe work is most THOROUGH in short and complete courses, saving the student time and money. ENROLL JAN. i: E. RICHARDSON, 0. J. BLACKLEDG-E, The public is invited to Bed Room Suits -Woven Wire Mattresses, Extension Tables, Children's Rockers, Dining Chairs, Kitchen Treasures, .Side Boards, Musical Instruments, SECOND HAND PIANOS AND ORGANS FOR SALE South Main St. If you are looking for some Fruit and Poultry Ranches, write I shall take pleasure io giving you Home-Seekers also showing ycu over the country. HENRY AMBLER, S wa?an Philomath, Benton County, Oregon b;a. cathey, m. d , Physician Sf Surg eon Rooms 14 in Bank Building. nff- ) 10 to 12 a. m. Office Hours. 2to 4p.m. Residence: Corner 5th and Adams Sts. Telephone at office and residence. Corvallis, - - . - Oregon. E. R. Bryson ATTORNEY AT LAW Corvallis, Oregon. Office In Postoffice Building. Watch Confidence! Makes traveling a pleasure, when correct time is always a necessity. Yours may be a capable timekeeper, but through incom petent repairing you have lost faith in it. ' Bring it In to me. I Will repair the worst wrecked watch, and I will do it.. economi cally. ALBET J. METZGER, Occidental Building. Corvallis, Or. Holiday Rates on the C. & E. R. R. The Corvallis & Eastern Railroad Co. have made a round trip rate of one fare between all ' stations on account of the Christmas holidays. Tickets will be good going from Saturday, Dec. 19, 1903, to Saturday, ; January 2, 1094, and for re turn at any time up to and including Monday, January 4, 1904. .Minimum charges 25 cents. Sale of Winter Merchandise Decembet 2$tf). for Cbiriy Days be reduced except W..L Doug- jl t nr i t- It. "uuruwa" overalls. the room for Spring Stock, and oui 01 iac wmici mwk. morning at 9 o'clocR we open fcr ai ? 0 ciock snarp. LAW as taught in the 5, 1904. Call upon or address. CORVALLIS, OREGON. come and seemystock of Bed Lounges and Couches, Agood line of Mattresses, Center Tables, Children's High Chairs, 'z Ckiff onniers. ROckers, Kitchen Safes, Window Shades, Bamboo Furniture, just in OR FOR RENT. 0. J. BLACKLEDGE real - good bargains in Stock, Grain, for my special list or come and see me. all the reliable information you wish R. . PU61), HARDWARE: TINWARE ; STOVES PAINTS oils ' A full line of Win .-. dow 'Gass.222C Harness, Wagons, Buggies and Farm Machihery,J3C.5C . PHILOMATH .OREGON. J. E. HENKLE, CASH STORE. I have juBt opened a General Merchan dise Store at my old corner, and in my new building, at Philomath, Oregon, and can show you many Bargains! from a new and carefully selected stock. You will save money by calling on me before purchasing. A full line of BOOTS AND SHOES AND RUBBER GOODS. Wanted. To trade a good buckboard for a milch cow. Call at the Gazette, The place to look for your Christmas presents. We have the assortment and invite you to call and see pur line. . . . . , ....... . . ... For the ladies we have the proper things In ,. Jackets, Furs Raincoats Umbrellas Slippers, Rugs Carpet Sweepers Fancy Baskets Sewing FJJachineSm - Here- are some useful "Zand lappropr late ' presents for the gentlemen: s s s s Suits, Overcoats, Rain coats, Slippers, Shaving Sets, Watches, Jewelry. See Our Show Window. J. H. HARRIS this 'AlWOTJNCmiENT;:- You are cordially invited to inspect my New and Beautiful line of Holiday Goods. I am ready and waiting to show you the Best of Everything for Christmas. My 'stock is thoroughly first-class and up-to-date, combining Novelty and Quality with very Reasonable Prices. My assortment is so complete that a variety of desirable Gifts . in many grades and prices will afford you a wide field for the selection of appropriate Gifts for one and all. Our Holiday Stock gives you new ideas and supplies 'Exactly What You Want. - , . ALBERT JV METZGER, THE WATCHMAKER, OCCIDENTAL HOTEL BUTT.DESTGr KFIS KRINGLE.X3C Will soon be here. The holiday rush is no on in earnest. Go to. Pratt's for a complete line ot Christmas gifts. . Presents for the Ladies: Watches, cut glass, rings, sil verware, fancy clocks, sterling novelties, ebony toilet pieces. Presents for the Gents: Stick pins, cuff but tons, hat and clothes crushes, silver-trimmed flasks, watches, chains, fountain and plain gold pens. Come early and secure your choice of the most exteu . sive assortment of its kind in the city., Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, I am Yours for Xmas Gifts, Open evenings after December io. ; E. W. S. PRATT, Jeweler & Optician i J. D. IMMIKI & r J. -D.-B3ANKI 8 CT H. 17. HALL We have made our reductions h prices this year BEFORE Christmas, instead of after. Bear in mind. Main Street