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Corvallis Times. BY B. F. IRVINE. Cfflclal Paper of Benton County, TEN THOUSAND THERE COBTAIXIS, OEEGON Jl'XE 85, 1903. CHAMBERLAIN AND FLAT SALARIES. : s . With respect to flatsalaries, Gov rnor -elect Chamberlain says in an interview in Friday's Oregonian: The platforms of both parties declared an favor of flat salaries for state offices, and such salaries are contemplated by V " Ihe constitution. It is my purpose to see that no fees or perquisites are collected m violation of tne constitution, alter x co into office. What course I shall pursue depends upon the action the leg islature takes, It any act is pas&eu con tinuing fees and nerauisites, I shall veto the measure. If the legislature fails to repeal any laws now in force which gives iees to state omcers, a snail rase wnau ever proceedings may be necessary to prevent the collection of the money al lowed by law in violation of the con stitution. Sooner or later, " the flat salary reform must come. Legal en tanglements may prevent it from affecting newly elected state offi cers. Governor Geer's contem plated special session for the pur pose would, if the legislature agreed accomplish it. But so far the de mand for the special session is not ' pronounced, and- it is possible that if the legislature were assembled it would balk. . However, the flat salaries will come. The people have voted for them. Save hold-over senators, every member of the legislature is by platform promise pledged to them. The vote and the platforms are absolute and perfectly clear in structions to legislators as' to their duty in the premises. The latter are without choicein the matter, and are in honor bound, to vote for measures to promote the reform. Failure so to do, will be political suicide, for the attitude of the gov ernor-elect will make agitation of the subject widespread, and -the de mand more imperative. But above all, in the certainty that the governor's office is to be used in promoting it, lies the best hope of the reform. The power of that office is considerable. The veto is itself a legislative function. In a controveisy. overJflat . salar ies and the abolishment of uncon stitutional perquisites and fees, the governor will have the people be hind him. They elected him be cause he pledged the reform, and because they believed that what he promised, he would perform. They selected him for governor because they wanted this reform. If a con - test comes, it will be a contest with the legislature on one side and the governor and the people on the other. . In such contests there is always one outcome. The peopie never lose. Flat salaries have been ordered, and, they will be. Baby Trout put in a Lake They Came . " From the Clackamas Hatchery. A curious and interesting Ship ment oassed out west on the Ya- quina train Friday. . It comprised 10,000 little lake trout. Each was about an inch long. - They were in five huge milk cans, 2000 to the can, and they darted here and there in the water with all the : -antics characteristic of fish life. In the water, the man in charge, oc casionally placed a chunk of ice, so suiting the quantity as ta keep the temperature at about 50 degrees. Now and then the little fellows came to the surface, holding their noses at the very water's edge, and at such times the man took a cup and stirred up the water, the pur pose being to increase the amount of air in the water, the necessity being denoted by the action of the fish in coming themselves to the surface after air. The young fish came from the 1 Clackamas hatchery and were put j into a small lake on the farm of Wallis Nash on Rock Creek. A conveyance was in waiting at the railroad station, and when the train arrived, the big cans were put aboard and carted to the lake, where the little fish were set adrift.- The latter is a small lake, formed by a mountain slide several years ago, and tea, by the waters of Rock Creek. The little trout are three months old. They were hatched at the Clackamas hatchery, maintained by the state of Oregon. They are sup plied free of charge to responsible persons, the purpose being to stock the streams and lakes of the state with fish to attract, interest and profit the people. The man in charge was MrLugger, known to several people in Corvallis. He said that in two years the little trout will be eight inches long, or thereabouts. Their growth there after will be rapid, and they will under favorable conditions, attain a large size. They are a very gamy fish, and are much sought-by sportsmen. On the same day that the ship ment above noted left the Clacka mas hatchery, another lot of 8,000 baby Lake trout left the same place to go to a lake in Southern Oregon. ADVERTISING YAQUINA Auction of Dairy Cows. . I will sell at my ranch on Philomath road 2 miles southwest of Corvallis, Sat urday June 28th at 10 o'clock a m the following property: 20 head No 1 milch cows, 12 head yeirlings and fall calves, J short horn bull, 2 year old; 1 Jersey bull, yearling between 40 and 5o head xf hogs 7 brood sows balance young hogs from 5o to loo pound6; 150 chickens mostly hens; I light 2-horse wagon, 1 phaeton, 1 set double harness almost new; and numerous farming imple ments, Terms of sale, All sums under $50) cash; between 50 and 200, one years time at lo percent, over $200 at 8 per cent interest, S B Bane, Corvallis, A Warning. All owners of chickens are hereby no tified that the chicken ordinance, re quiring chickens, ducks and geese with iu the city limits to kept within enclos ures' will be strictly en.orced, This no tice is given in order to give such owners time torrepare such enclosures as may be necessary, - A B Alexander, Chief of Police. ... For Sale. Seven or eight tons of hay at $3 per ton, one email garden cultivator, almost new, one mowing machioe; In quire of S B Bane, at farm two .miles southwest of Corvailia on . Philomath -toad. . - . ; Wanted Fifteen first class carpenters for Inside work fleishing at Fort Columbia, Washington. Whl pay 37 j per hour. Board Si per week, lodg ing frea. For futher partieularacqui ra at Times office. . A Pamphlet Issued by the Corvallis & Eastern Varied Attractions, It is undoubtedly true that, as a summer resort, Yaquina Bay, in point of diversity of attractions, leads all other resorts on the Coast. The fact is brought to the public eye by a small pamphlet just issu ed by the Corvallis & Eastern. The pamphlet is handsomely illustrated, and contains descriptions of the various attractions - at Yaquina. It reminds the reader that at other resorts along the Coast, almost the only recreation is walking on the long stretches of beach, and then proceeds to point out a few of the many attractions at Newport. First and most important among these, the rock oyster is placed, found only, as the world knows, at Yaquina Bay, and at one point on the coast of Spain. It does not exist anywhere else in the world. A description of this bivalve brings out the fact of its great value as a table delicacy, and how with a rasp like formation between its valves it burrows its way through the rocks in which it lives. The be ginning of this oyster is a jelly like egg that floats about m' the water for a few days, and then adheres to the rock into which it subse quently burrows and develops into a ' 1 .1 1 r l 1 , c I a iwinsumc ueucacy lor me use ui men who go to Yaquina Bay or thel coast of Spam. Other seaside attractions are giv en brief space in the pamphlet. The boatingbathing without danger ous undertow, the trout fishing in adjacent streams, deep-sea fishing and fishing in the waters of , the bay, the deer hunting and drives to Otter Rock, Cape Foulweatner, Alsea Bay, all these diversities come in for a brief and interesting treat ment. " The indications are favorable for a great crowd of seasiders at the bay this summer. Some of the -cottages are already- occupied, and the trains are beginning to show a noticeable increase in pas senger lists. For Sale " . Two well bred three year old Clydes dale colts, color bay, For futher informa tion .inquire of : . DA Norton - - :! Blodgett Oregon v SOLD A FARM L Tennessean - Bought it Oats Market Broke New Time Schedule. ,: . Morgan & Eglin recently ne gotiated the sale of what is - known as the Gates farm, owned by Ruf. us Skipton. The place is located two and a half miles from Philo math. In comprises 100 acres, and the price for which it was con tracted is $30 per acre. , The pur chaser is a Tennessean. He paid $50 down, and left for his home to close up his business, expecting to return to Benton in the course of a few months. : The bottom has dropped out f the oats market. The tumble came Saturday when the local price went down from 40 to 32. cents per bushel. The occasion of. the decline is the fact that the vessel loading: in Portland for South "Af rica has secured a complete cargo; and there is at present no further demand for oats. Whether or not the market will rally remains to be seen. Fortunatelv. nearly all the oats in this section of country has been sold, and went -mostly at the higher figures. - A. new time card went into " ef fect on the Corvallis & Eastern Monday. .. It shortened materially the time between Corvallis and the Bay. The time in and out of Cor vallis remains " the same, leaving for Albany at 11:30 a m, and for Yaquina at 1:50 pm. At Yaquina the arriving; time is 5:35 p m, and leaving time 7:00 a m. The ar riving and leaving time at Albany is 12:15 and 12:45 p m respectively. An effort will be made this season to do the summer work with a mixed train. An English sailor was watching a Chinaman who was placing a dish of rice by a grave: "When do you expect your friend to come out and eat that?" the sailor asked. "Same time as yourfrien' come out to smellee flowers you fellow put on," retorted 14- A man iu Illinois recently asked that his pension be reduced from $30, declaring that he . was - pros perous and did not need so much. This was such a remarkable case that it was investigated and the man was found to be an inmate of an Iilinois insane asylum. It will pay you to investigate goods and prices at J H Mams You can save money. FOR SALMON SICKNESS A Warning All persons are hereby notified that have given my son, Cleveland Norton minor, his time, and that from this date, I will not be responsible for any debts incurred by him. Nahum Norton - - Blodget Oregon, June Ig, I9O2, Special Notice We are giving i5 per cent off all our new men and boy's suits. in and buy fox the 4th of July. - " SL Kj,inr. on all Come - . Ice Cream Social .Lone Jt'ine Lircie w ot w will give a lawn social at lynest lireners, Monroe Saturday evening June 20. Ice cream and cake will be served: AH are cardi ally invited. If you have houses to rent, leave them with us, We have daily applications now. Morgan & Eglin - To Home Seeners If you are in search of farms large or small, hill or valley, or city .property of any kind call on us, and let us show you what we have. We can sell you several nice homes in Alsea Valley, and Lincoln county very cheap. Farms in Benton and Binn counties of all sizes and prices , Small farms near Corvallis. . ' Morgan & Eglin. For Sale . A full blood Poland China boar, pedigree, terms etc address. Fo C o rvallis Oregon. L L Walker Thirty three Ako a span cf Corvallis. For Sale head of Angara goats, mules, Addres3 "ii'' Reduced Rates The Southern Pacific Company anno unce the sale of tickets at reducedrates on accountof the Fonrth ofJuly.These figures willbe based at one and one-third fare for the round trip, making 4 cents per mile round trip passage to and from stations in Oregon. Tickets will be on sale July 3rd and 4tli,. and will be good tor fttuni up to and including tne ptu, (Jeiebra tions will be held at move important points. .Local agents will lurmsa all de tail on application, . f W K Coman General Passenger Agent. Curing Dogs of it Men Follow the Business Make Immunes of " ; : ' Dogs. - '' Will salmon kill dogs? Some of the young professors at the college experimented with a number of dogs a 3'ear or two ago, and fig urea it out tnat salmon was a good dog diet. The five dogs the college men" kept in a "pen for sometime, ate everything , in the salmon line with avidity, and hungered all the time for . more. They grew fat on the ration, and naturally enough is was concluded that salmon would not kill dogs. isut over at ivlJfc Oty they say salmon or fish of nearly every kind is almost certain death to any ca nine that eats it. They have a hound pup there now that is in the throes of distress from the effects of a sparing meal on fish. He is a very sick dog. He was given some of the coagulated blood from the back of a big trout and a piece of fish liver. The stuff was given him with malice aforethought. Two young men over there profess to be able to make " dogs immune from the effects of fish diet. They have never lost a case. They feed the dog on fish and then as soon as he gets sick, they put him on a diet of fresh milk and sulphur. By and by he gets so sick that he wont take the beverage, and then they pour it down his throat in teacupfull dose.s. In time his mal ady yields to the treatment, and j when he -gets well he can eat any thing in the fish line without dam age to his health. The hound pup in question ' is now taking his milk and sulphur. He was fed fish ten days ago. He took sick Sunday morning. In nine days from the time he grew ill, it will be known whether or not he will live, so the men of milk and sulphur say. If he gets well his owner pays the young man $5 for making him an immune. An immune hound over in that coun try is worth $10 more than one that is not an immune. If an im mune, he can nose around in the backyard or" amble dowrn by the "river or bay at will, and his owner have perfect peace of mind. If not he has to be kept tied up or fast ened up in- the smoke house or some other place, and his pro prietor is in constant perturbation of soul. ,- The Elk Cityites say the reason salmon did not kill the college dogs was that the latter were immunes. oiii gorget us When yj&u want clothing, we can save you money Nobby all wool snits from $7 to 14. V '. Children suits $1 75 to 6 00.' r : 1 1 I Just and hats. received a big line Come and see us of -shirts, underwear III J. H,-- HARRIS.;;: Headquarters for Shoes. . - I THE OEY 01 MADE I .Weir Stone Fruit Jar. If such an item as a good sewing ma chine, bicycle, carpet, rug. trunk or va lise is wanted, call and see us. "We have them at prices to please J.H.Harris THAT will not crack w hen ! hot fruit is put in. fa THAT can be sealed or un-sealed by a child. THAT never breaks when being aled or un- sealed. se- THAT excludes the light as well as the air. THAT enables the user to know if contents are keeping by . a simple test.. 3 SIZES 3 : M Pints, Quarts, Half Gallon -; at Rodes! Grocery ' ; f Blue Print Maps. : Blue print maps of any township in Roseburg Oregon and District, showing all vacant lands for so cents each. If you want any information from the U S Land Office address . Titxs Guarantee & Loan Co -Roseburg, Ore. Our 4th of July suits for men and boys are all right Style quality and wear. Nolan & Callahan Excursion to Newport. Next Sunday Tune 29, the Corvallis and Eastern company will run an excur sion from Detroit to Newport. The train will leave (Jorvallis at 7:30 a m , ana re turning leave Newport at 5:3o in the eve ning. The fare, for round trip is $1,75. Tne Be iiton County Lumber Co Manufacturers and Dealers in Rcugb ana Dressed Cumber Sbitigles, Ealb and Posts, Aquare Deal for Everybody y Yards near Southern Pacific-Depot, Corvallis, Oregon. Wanted Fifty girls aged from six to ten years, to meet at City Hall Wednesday June iS at 3 o'clock. They are wanted for the Liberty car for. the coming celebration. Committee. MORGAN- & EGLIM C? a. JS "3? C3 X5. S A . Bears tta T!l8 KM Vm ilava Always BDUgf f Real' Estate,- Exdhaogs and tasairaimce Agents, ,- ." " Corvallis, ' Oregoij.' -' If you wish to sell or buy anything, see us. ..We have a nice line- of farms and city property, improved and unimpro ved. Also several nice acre blocks outside the incorpora- tion. - -.f-.- Losfr, Strayed or' Stolen . , -One bay mare 5 years old weight 100O pounds branded 111 on shoulder. " One brown in are -6 years old weight 1.050 branded 11 1 on shoulder. Return or notify I? Skipton " Philomath Oregon . THE TIME TO BUY; Terms to Suit Purchaser. My dwelling house and two lots $1700. . Six lota, near new College building 300. - . Four lots, fenced - with fruit trees 300 - " ' ' One broc!f. 12 lots, unfeneed 0450. Three acres. 22 lots, fenced with fruit trees $700, - - - . 1 B Avert Notice to' Creditors. Notice is hereby given t-i all persons concern ed that the undersig-ned has been duly ap pointed aamiuiatrntor with tbe will annexed ot tho estate o Elda J, Elliott, deceased, by the couuty court of Benton county state ol Orc gon.All persons having claims asaiust said es stateof Elda 1. Elliott deceased, are hereby required to present the same with the proper vouchers duly verified as by law .required with in six months Irom the date here f, to the uu dersisriicrlut hi residence in I-rbanon, IJiin cuur.'v, Oiearon, or at the office ofK B WiUon, in Oorvuiils.-lienton County Oregon; . Batodrthis June 21st, 19D2. .V. . - Ernest Ellictt . Administrator with the will annexed of the eutali! of Elda Elliott Osecawd, 'A.-' . 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