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Corvallis Times. BY B. F. IRVINE. ' Offlclal Paper of Benton CountTj - ; CORVAXLI8, OREGON MAY 24, 1902. Democratic Cicket. STATE. . Goveroi Geo E. Chamberlain Supieme Juolge B. F. Bonham 1 Secretary of State D. W. Seaks State Treasurer Henry, Blackman Superintendent of Public Instruc tion W. A. Wakn - Attorney General J. H. Kaley State Printer J. E. Godfrey Fo Repreeectitive to CoDgreeE J. TT Weatbf.rfokd United States Senator C. E. S. Wood. Democratic Cickct. BENTON COUNTY. Senator W. O. HECKART Representative H UGH FINLEY Judge VIRGIL E. WAITERS Commissioner HENRY HECTOR Clerk VICTOR P. MOSES .Sheriff M. P.BURNETT Recorder GRANT ELGIN - Assessor H. L. BUSH Treasurei W. A. BUCHANAN Surveyor T. A. JONES Justice of Pea.-e E. HOLGATE ; Constable CHAS YOUNG . TO INDORSE, OR NOT? . It is impossible for Mr J. O. Wil son and his friends to eliminate the "Job bank failure from this cam . paign. The lamentable collapse of that bank, and the circumstances that surrounded it are facts that will not down. The sacred funds of public institutions, the savings of old men and the mites of widows . and orphans were placed in " that bank, for safe keeping. Mr Wil son remained with the bank until the collapse came. That collapse swept away the all of many per sons. . - " As a bookkeeper Mr Wilson knew that the financial affairs ot the bank were rotten to the core. He knew that upwards of 5200,- ooo had been placed in safe keeping, , and the bank closed for the last there for night time, the he was He knew that less than on hand in the bank $ r2,ooo vaults. knew then as he knows now, that $45,000 of the bank' funds had been diverted improperly to the Niagara Mill bubble. ... He knew then as he knows now, that he was a stock holder in this mill, and that the $45,000 of funds sunk in that scheme belonged to the bank de positors. He knew then as he knows now, that the bank had no right to use the money of depositors for such a purpose. . It is folly for his friends to at tempt to excuse him with the claim that "He was a hired man." He was the bookkeeper, and knew, possibly better than the Jobs them selves knew, the actual condition of affairs. Besides the unusual in timacy between him and the Jobs is well remembered in this community.- ; . The real question then becomes, is it, or is it not right for public banks doing a public business to use the : funds of depositors in such a way that those . funds shall be - wholly lost? . If it is not wrong, then Mr Wilson has a right to expect support on his merits as a candidate for public favor. If it is wrong, then those who believe it wrong should . decline to support Mr Wilson for clerk. His defeat would be a public condemnation of reckless banking in general, and of the Job method in particular. It would be the voice - of the people declaring that ; wildcat : banking stands forever condemned. On the other hand,-his election would be the voice of the people ..declaring that ; no seal of condemnation should be stamped on such lam entable bank collapses as that in which he was a part. ,, Wanted. Several thousand bushels feed oats. Win quote firm piiccs on samples. In quire at the Corvailis Flouring Mine, KNOWS SIS BUSINESS. , Benton county, ought to have a good surveyor. A law? enacted by the last legislature at the instiga tion of the surveyors now .in office increases the pay of the office and makes it sufficient to justify a -capable man to serve. Thomas Jones is such a man. He has had five years experience in actual railroad work. In railroad construction they have surveying down to a fine point. A man there, must know his bus'iLese, or he cannot hold his place. That, together with a fine education on the subject in college, is where Thomas Jones got his training as a surveyor. Men never become better qualified for the de tails of county surveying than is Mr . Jones. ' Mr. Jones has been for years in the Graham & Wells drug store, but for reasons of health de sires outside work, and is an active candidate for the place. - V IS COMPETENCY AT PAR? The Times ' recently said that Sheriff Burnett had conducted his office without employing a regular deputy, and that because . he was competent to do this, and because he had conducted the office econ omically and perfectly, that he ought to be elected to the office for a second term. Mr Woodcock's Gazette disputes this and says Mr Burnett ought not to be e'ected. Is that not a strange position to take? is it proper to turn down a man because he has been an efficient officer r is there.no longer a pre mium on competency? But Mr Burnett is not only a competent but a very economical officer. He is in addition an ex cellent detective. He has unusual talent in the latter particular. His recent recovery without a dollar's expense to the owner, of a bicycle that was stolen and carried off to a remote corner of Klickitat county,- Washington, is a matter of public record. The promptness with which, two or three months ago, he detected the guilty party and resr tored to the owner a valuable piece of jewelry taken from a local es tablishment, is a bit of detective work to admire and reward, and is likewise a matter of public record. To discover criminals and restore stolen property is an important duty that devolves on the sheriff. Mr Burnett, as the results and records show is unusually compe tent for the office for which he is a candidate. Does Mr Woodcock's paper claim that be cause of this competency in this particular Mr Burnett ought to be turned down? The new tax law is so compli cated that for the sheriffs office, a quick, - active, and accurate man is essential. Unless the man - elected has the qualifications, the employ ment of an expensive deputy will be necessary. Even with him, errors will be possible, and errors are al ways expensive to taxpayers. Mr Burnett has demonstrated that" he is fully competent to do the work alone, even under this new tax law. , Will Mr Woodcock's paper still urge that because of this com petency, Mr Burnett ought to be turned down? HIS WILL It was Executed in Eighteen Hundred and Ninety Six Robert Cooper. The will of the late Robert E. Cooperlias been filed for probate. Deceased died sometime last year. His will was executed April 29, 1896. The witnesses are A J Wil liams and Christina Brown. After directing that the remains be de cently buried and that all just debts be paid, the will devises all '- real property and most of the personal property to his mother. On the mother's death the property is to be divided equally among the sur viving brothers and sisters. : To T H Cooper is given the . vet erinary and surgical . instruments. To Mary F Lowell, a sfster, one "horse was bequeathed. . All other personal property is ordered sold as execntor's deem best and out of the proceeds $30 is to be given Christina Brown, $100 to his mother and the balance to be equal ly divided amoug brothers and sisters. T H : and G W Cooper are named as executors., Reduced Rates via the Southern Pacif ic Company. The Southern Pacific will make speci--al rates to San Francisco on the occasion of the convention of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine at that point in June. Tickets will be on sale from June 3rd to Sthinclusive, and wilt be available for stop overs in California. Full informa tion relative to rates, limits and other conditions will be cheerfully supplied by all local agents of the Southern Pacific. The Kind Von Have Always Pong)! Bean the '. ' A EXPERIMENT, OR NOT? ! During the next four years $250, 000 to $300,000 in taxes will be col lected from t he people ; of Benton county, and be paid out on various accounts. ' The management pf this large sum of public money will chi efly devolve on the county judge." Is a year at law, nine months at' banking, two years and eight mon ths residence in Benton county, a knowledge of latin and skill in play acting sufficient experience in life, for the man, who without giving a dollar of bonds is to manage this large sum of money? - During that same four years, it is probable that in the natural course of things, many persons now living in Benton county will fall before the Grim Reaper, and their estates come up for administration in the probate court. Ought not the man who is to care for these . inheritan-! ces, without giving bonds, be some' .thing more than a temporary sou- journer, likely to go away at any time" as Mr Woodson recently said of himself when asked to T identify himself with a certain organization' in Corvallis.; Ought not the county judge be a fixed, substantial, stable man with a clear head and clearly defined ideas on roads, bridges, Jassess ments, finances and other county affairs? Can people afford to exper iment when a quarter of a million dollars is involved? PAID ANOTHER'S DEBT. Sacrificed Everything in Order to Do It No Compromise With Honor Itisa pretty story. Itis worthread ing a second time. The Portland Evening Journal tells it thus: "The attempts of a IocjI morning paper to cast slurs on George E . Chamberlain, the democratic can didate for governor, because be has not accumulated great wealth and is unable to spend thousands of dollars in his campaign, revives the story that is so well known in Linn county and throughout the Willa mette Valley. Because this story is true; because all the people in the valley f know it, and because George E. Chamberlain would do ' the same thing again ; under the same circumstances, are reasons why Linn ; county is expected to give him a thousand or i2oo ma jority at the June election. The incident occurred nine years ago m the city of Albany. When the Linn County Nation al Bank went into, liquidation, Mr. Cham.lerlain had for sometime been a resident of that tity and had by diligent and wise practice of his profession accumulated some Wealth. ' ' -v:f ,. He had a beautiful home and j had other assets, which made his total holding, as it is understood there, about $20,000 in round num bers. Mr. Chamberlain had accom modated a friend by signing some noted, which were held in the Linn County National Bank. The bank failed. Toprottct his name and credit, he turned over all his prop erty and every dollar he possessed in the world to discharge the obli gation, which he had taken for a nother man, and then applied hi ea sel to the payment of the balance, refusing any proposition looking to ward a settlement at less thso 100 cents on the dollar plus the accrued interest. Although urged so to do, he refused to compromise any obli gation under which he rested. The incident is cited by friends as in dicative of his, high sense of person al honor." OF COURSE. The Gazette says Mr ? Woodson would be a good man . for county judge. Of course- the Gazette would say that. The Gazette ' is Mr Woodcock's paper. Mr Woodi son is an employe in Mr Woodcock's bank. Itis the natural thing un der the circumstances for. ,the Ga zette to whoop it up for Mr Wood son. The bank has tax matters now pending ; before the county court. Why shouldn't Mr Wood cock's paper say that Mr Wood cock's bank employe ought to be elected county judge? ' Farms for Sale. Also livestock wanted. The under signed deals in improved stock and grain farms, and buys all kinds of livestock, wool, hay, potatoes and all kinds of produce, for which - highest market prices are paid. - . James Z, "Lewis, v Corvallis, Ore.. THE TIME TO BUY -Terms to Suit Purchaser. My dwelling house and two lots $1700. Six lots, near new College building 8300. i Four lots, fenced - with fruit trees 5300. - . OneJlock. 12 lots, unfenced $450. Three acres. 22 lots, fenced with fruit trees $700. NB Avery. . Owner THE BALLOTS READY;; For the Approaching State Election Many Names to Select From, r i TheofEcial and sample ballots for the approachiug . state election are in the hands of the county clerk. Five days before the el ection that officer will turn them over to the sheriff to be distributed iri the various - precincts of the county. r The ballot this year is a large one. For some of the precincts it contains the names of 78 candi dates. '-' The size of the official bal lot, which is printed on white pa per is nine and a half by 26 inches.-: The sample ballot is on green paper, and is nine by 24 inches. A peculiarity of the ballot . this year is that the margins of all - of them do not conform.' On 'some of them, for instance, the""" margin on one side is perhaps a quarter of an inch and on the other side pos sibly an inch and a quarter. The irregularity makes an ugly looking Job' nd 1SJed to -ve im pression tnat tne printers were drunk when the work was done. As however, the tickets , are print ed in conformity with the , law. it really becomes a question- of whether or not the legislators were all drunk when the law was. made. The law says: .: ; "In printing the .white ballots, the printer shall, every . 100 sheets shift either the paper guide or the forms so that there will be a dif ference : of not less than twelve points nor more than 72 points, or about one inch m the margin of the white ballots between the different hundreds of white sheets." ;.. It is supposed tnat tnere is some reason for the requirement, but it is a difficult one to discover. -AT THE OPERA HOUSE Good Company Coming for a Week' s Engagement. ; .- The following notice . is taken from the ; Eugene Register. This company will open a . week's engagement at the Opera House Monday May 26th. Standing room only greeted the tardy -amusement seekers at the Parker last evening on the occasion of Lowe's Madison Square Theatre Company s initial performance. This talented aggregation of players comes almost unknowr, unheralded, but their finished production of the pleasing comedy - drama' '. A Mountain Wa f ' :acitly placed them in good grace of Eugene theatre goers. Two very interesting phases of life are portrayed with - much realism in the "Waif." One is the typical home scene of border life with its quaint provincial vernacular. I . . . . . - c 1 - 1 i. ne otner is tnat 01 ultra - xasnion able society with its shams, follies and deceits. Both stories were graph ically told with all the finesse and color of stage realism. Mr Chas. C Lowe as Percy O'Neil enlisted the sympathy of the audience by his recitals of " wrongs . suffered, while Mr Add Sharpley, who essay ed the role of Gerald Stone, the vil lian, whose machinations caused all hands to suffer, received the, audi ence's dissaproval to a marked degree. Miss Passis May Lester's portraiture of Florence Sinclaire was dignified and thoroughly ac ceptable. As "Chick" the.rollicking tomboy Miss Mildred Eddy, a petite and winsome lass, literally ftolicked and kicked her way into the hearts af her audience. The same praise applies to George A Florer as Jerry with the exception that Mr Florer is a winsome young man. The mi nor roles were in capable hands. Specialties , in en' tracte were intro duced by Mr Penrose, Miss Eddy and Mr Florer. The former's Swe dish dialect, monologues and the latter' s clever flatfoot dancing were received with extraordinary appre ciation. ; . Wanted Fifteen flrs5 class carpenters for Inside work finishing at Fort Columbia, Washington. Wiil pay 37 per, hour. Board $4 per week, lodg ing frea. For futher particularsjnqui re at Times office. - ; For Sale- Good young cow, fresh June 1st. particulars inquire at Times office. For Candidates it you want m get there wear Walk Over Shoes Kolan and Callahan Distirbuters, Don't make voursonni purchases un til you examine Nolan & Callahan's big stock. - 1 It will pay you to investigate goods and prices at J H Harris You can save money. : The stock of goods we have placed for spring is complete and gratifying in va riety, We have all the lines and all these lines full to overflowing. You will End what you want here if any where. Nolan & Callahan. . . ,. Washable undressed kid gloves some thing aew. Nolan & Callahan. Don't Toraet us When you want clothing, we can save you money - Nobby all wool snits from $7 to 14. . Children suits $1 75 to 6 00. Just received a big line of shirts, underwear and hats. Come and see us Headquarters for Supplies Of All Kinds OUR Dovetail HIVE Excels all Other MAKE Bodes' Grocery B B Notice for Publication, Timber Land Act June S, 1878. ' - United State s Land Office, Oregon City, Ore gon, Mar 10, 1902. Notice is hereby given that in compliance with the nrnvislonsof the act of Coneress of June 3. 1878. entitled. "An act for the sale of timber lands in the States of Callfornis, Ore tfAvnriii mul Washington territory1' as ex tended to aU the public land states t y act of A ti gust 4. 1892, Walter F. Mcnols of Dallas, county of Poik.Btate of Oregon, has thisdayfiled in this office his sworn statement :No6669 for the purchaseof theNof HW,BWXof N W J N W X of 8 W of Section No 26 in Township No 13 S Range So 8 West, and will offer proof to show that the land soughtis more valuable for its timber or stone than for agricultural purposes, and to estabUsh his claim to said land before the register and receiver of this office at Oregon City, Oregon on Wednesday, 28th day of May,1902. He names as witnesses: ' , J W Hyde of Philomath, Oregen. , EGWhlte of Falls City, Oregon. Chas L Hyde of Eddyville. Oregon. Chas Chipman of Corvailis, Oregon. Any and all persons claiming adversely the above-described lands are requested to file their claims in this office on or before said 28th dayol May, 1902. - - ...J. ' Chas. B. Moores. . Begister. IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY! To secure a Good Home, Spl endid Stock Ranch, or Perfect Summer Grazing Lands at Nominal Prices. , . . , . The Coast Land and Livestock Co, having purchased 10,000 acres of the Corvallis and Yaquma Bay wagon road lands, known as "The Coe Lands," have now placed them on the market. These are unimproved lands, and are situated in Benton and Lincoln Counties, along the liue of the orvallis & Eastern R. B. in the best grazing and fruit raising section of western Oregon. Perfeet titles, easy terms, prices $1 to $'6 per acre. M. M. DAVIS, A gt., Corvallis, Oregon, Real Estate. Exchange Corvallis, If you wish to sell or buy nice line of farms and city property, improved and unimpro ved, yilso several nice acre blocks outside the incorpora tion. ' , r r it Hi nr. Hi If Shoes. Notice for Publication Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878. United States Land Ofllce, Oregon City, Ore gon, March 25th, 1902. Notice is hereby given that In compliance with the provisions of the act of congress of June 3, 1878, entitled, "An act for the sala of timber lands In the states of California, Oregon, Nevada and Washington Territory," as extended to all the public land . Btatcs by act of August 4, 1892, . ? Thomas J. Cams of Alsea, county of Benton, state Jof Oregon, has tbis day tiled In this ofllce his sworn statement No 66'J2' for 'be purchase of the N K of Section No 84, in Township No IS S, flange No 8 W, and will offer prooi 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 the Begister and Receiver of tbis oUlce at Oregon City, Oregon, on Tuesday the 10th day ot June, 1902. He names as witnesses: - O M Vldito of Alsea, Oregon. L Headrlck . " " D R Spencer " " J WHvde of Philomath " - Any and aU person claiming adverselythe above described lands are requested to file their cl alms in this office on or before said 10th day of Mune, 1902; , ... ; - mas u jaoores, tteyisiur, and Insurance Oregon. - - anything, see us. We have a B