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J Corvallis Times. BY B. F. IRVINE. Official Paper Benton County, OOBVAIXIS, OKEGON SEPT. 3, 1903. A TREELESS OREGON. The time is rapidly approaching when any of the big fir trees in Oregon's orchards will be worth $10 to $15 each. They will attain almost the value of an acre of land. The Coast is rapidly coming to be the source of timber supply for the i world. With prodigal hand, the middle west has laid its forests low, and timber men from that section are now moving on Ore- !. gon to work the same havoc. A million dollars worth has changed hands in the past weeks. The great trees that are a prin cipal fesource of Oregon and are the states boast to are be laid waste just as they have been in Michigan and Wisconsin. In the letter states the blackened stumps and treeless hills tell the.story of former grandeur i and dismal waste. The probabil-1 ities are that those who read now with complacency of great pur chases of Oregon- timber by syn dicates, will live to regrrt the day that the fatalonslaught was begun on Oregon's magnificent and very valuable forests. Meantime, the wonder is, if pro vision could not be made for the planting of new forests-to take the place, later on, of those laid low, THE GUN WAS LOADED And W F Starr is the Victim of its Accidental Discharge. I he right leg ot vv b btarr is full of No 5 shot as the result of the accidental discharge of a gun ine accident occnrs at Mr btarr s home last Friday evening: In com pany with Rev Peck Mr Starr was starting for a hunt. The latter had left his gun on the porch while he re-entered the house for some pur pose. Mr Peck took up the weapon to examine it and it was discharged in the direction of a door through which Mr Starr was coming. The charge of shot entered his leg- in volving the knee and several inches above and below. Dr Bennet was called to attend the injured man and he received such relief as was pos sible. As is usual in such cases, it is difficult to determine at this time just what the final result of the accident will be, whether the leg will be stiffened, and whether serious complications may arise from the fact that much of the shot is likely to remain in the leg. Forty two perforations of the skin were counted. The physician experienced much difficulty in probing for the shot on account of the location of the wound. Up to this time only seven shot have been removed. SQUIRREL POISON A Word About Worthless Brands A Writer asks for the Opinions of Others. Editor Times. With your kind cooperation I will talk a little on the subject of poisoning squirrels. I have lately used two cans of poisoned wheat, without I believe .having killed a single squirrel. This is certainly owing to the worthless qualtity of wheat. I have fed it systematically and thoroughly, covering more than one week, and still the squirrel holes remain open and the wheat gone. Previous to this I have been very successful this season with better wheat. It is an easy way of selling wheat for a big price to put it up in cheap paste board boxes and label .it "poisoned wheat." There are several brands of this kind on the market now. The squirrels alone are a great nuisance and the farmer has enough to contend with without spending valuable time to feed them with a harmless preparation purchased for money and which is as any one can see the least part of the swindle. Can not the experiment station do something for us in this matter. It would oblige a great many located in the foot hills, which comprise a considerable part of the agricultur al portion of Oregon. Having spoken of several brands of poisoned wheat that I believe is worthless, I will say that aside from the unpalable feature, there are some fairly good articles dis placed by the worthless brands Freys, Wakelees, and Woodlark, (the latter a new brand) will kill if eaten, but they are not relished very well. " Now about gophers and moles, I have been troubled with them and have not been able to poison them or trap them, especially the mole. Who else feels like saying a word on this subject, are there not enough interested to engage the Agricultufal College in our behalf or the county to grant a bounty that would exterminate the future digger. I believe it is a matter of as much consequence to many of us as good roads. Geo. R. Hall. Aug. 30 1902. A WILD WEST INCIDENT Sept. the 15 16, & 17 Dr Lowe the opti tian will be in Corvallis at the Occidental Hotel. If you value your eyes see him. For more than a dozen years Dr C V IvOwe the well known oculo optician has been coming to Corvalli?; He is to be with us again eoon. Help Wanted At the Commercial restaurant. Apply at once. Fresh Hodes. Saratoga chip's in bulk at A Just received, fresh "ry them at Hodes. Saratoga chips. Elk's Carnival at Portland. For the Elk's Carnival the Southern Pacific Co will sell tickets from all sta tions in Oregon to Portland and return on August 31st Septernher 1st, and 5th to lith inclusive, at greatly reduced rates. Account Elk's Day, tickets will sold on September Srd and 4th at one fare for the round trip, with a maximum of J9.oo. Special attractions have been provided which will make thjs Carnival the finest ever held on the Coast. Grandest parades every day, in which the beautiful queen of the Carnival will appear. Don't fail to visit the Midway Plaisance theGeiman Village, and ja hour's Or iental Extravaganza. If you stay a home you will spend the rest of your life regretting it. Found. Purse containing smal sem of money. Loser apply to A. Fontana at R E Tay lor's barber shop. . 50 dozen boppicking gloves received at Nolan & Callahan's. Vetch see'd for sale at Zierolf,s, Co to Zierolfs for vetch seed. Of Interest to Hop Men At a meeting of the Hop Grow ers Union held in this city last week the following: resolutions were adopted: Whereas the price of all labor has advanced and the price of provision and other necessaries have in like manner advanced, and the present price of hops seem to ustify a like raise in price for picking. Therefore be it resolved: That we demand fifty cents per box for picking and request hop pickers everywhere to join with us in this demand, and we ask the papers throughout the valley to puplish these resolutions. That Occurred Long Ago on the Albany Stage Road, Appearance of the Buffalo Bill show in this section prompted rath er a staid Corvallis man to tell his experience as a Wild West per former upon an occasion many year ago about as follows: "In company with a number of other Corvallis fellows, sometime in the eighties I attended a circus in Al bany, wherein was enacted the Wild West scene in which a band of Indians attacked a stage coach defended by Dr Carver and a small detachment of soldiers. There was considerable shooting,- manr'fake deaths, and much imi tation blood shed, and altogether the scene was anjexciting one. Next day myself and a friend took passage on the four-horse stage then running on fast -time between Corvallis and Al bany. We secured seats on the out side with Jim Eglin, who was driver at that time. The stage was otherwise well loaded with pas sengers, baggage, mail and express both my friend and myself carried loaded revolvers, and to be frank we were pretty well loaded our selves. As we rode out of Albany at a rapid rate, the scene of the ev emng belore occurred to one ot us and on his suggestion we yelled, "Indians! Indians!" and drawing re volvers, rapidly returned the fire of the pretended attack of the redskins The shooting frightened the horses into a run, women screamed, oth er passengers howled to know what was up, and everybody hung on like grim death to . escape being thrown out of the flying stage as it sped through the covered Cala pooia bridge and clattered over the structure spanning the draw just this side. When the stage turned into the mile stretch of straight road leading westward the battle was waged with renewed vigor in spite of the" driver's earnest ov ertures for' peace. At various lo caiuies on tne way tne stage was similarly attacked, but at ho point did the frightened horses slow down sufficiently for any of the passen gers to take a chance on leaving the coach until the team was brough to a standstill on the Corvallis ferry Here a majority of the alarmed and dust begrimed travelers left the coach with many fervent impreca tions upon the heads of those who had so gallantly defended the. coach and that of the driver; who had, . though involuntarily, conduct edthe retreat with such marked success. HE SLEW A BLOODHOUND Death of Herman Schoel. Herman Schoel died at the home of his parents near Halsey last Wednesday and the burial occurred Friday in the Pine Grove cemetary near that city. The services were conducted bv Rev Crandall. Herman Schoel was born January 3rd 1873 m Benton county, Iowa. At the age of thirteen he moved with his parents, to Oregon, and until a few years ago resided on a farm near Granger. The deceased had been a resident of Linn county for more than two years previous to his death, where many friends, besides a father and mother, three sisters and six brothers mourn his loss. Mr Schoel was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and of the Maccabees. Sheep to Let On shares, also on sale in lota to suit purchaser. Will sell or. one years time with good security. Call or address. AWilhelm. Monroe Ore. "Hawes" 3,00 hats are the best. Suffering From Drouth, There never was a time in the history of Harney county when stock has suffered so much for feed and water as. during the present summer. The hot weather in the last six months has dried the grass in the hills and most of the springs and small creeks have been fenced up causing the stock to travel long distances for water and return to range, which is causing a great reduction of flesh. In several places cattle are.dyinsr for want of feed and water. Stockmen who have finished haying have com menced driving their stock from the range to the pasture so as to keep them in as good condition as pos sible for winter. Most of the stockmen think this winter will be a hard one on stock because stock will be in a poor con dition when winter commences un less the fall rain starts the grass growing in the hills and valley, . Sheep have not suffered as much for feed as have cattle and horses. The sheep range higher up in the mountains where grass and water are more plentiful. . ' ' An Encounter in Which Alfred Purdy Used His Right Foot With Deadly Effect. There was weeping and consid erable gnashing of teeth about 1 the Uncle Tom's Cabin car which stood on the Washington street sid ing of the C & E. The occasion was the tragic death of a blood hound pup of tender age and large porportions. The dog was playful, and ran barking at Alfred Purdy as the latter passed the car. He. didn't take time to inquire as to the age of tHe dog, or how much of a shock the animal's constitution might withstand. Self defense was the first thing he thought of, but wheth er it best should be accomplished by running and making a final stand later, if necessary, or by mak ing a bold stand at the outset and running afterward was not easy to decide.' But before he had much time to reflect the dog was at his heels and Alfred was compelled to adopt the latter alternative, so he turned suddenly and dealt the dog a powerful solar-plexis blow with his right foot. This was suffi cient. The dog failed to respond on the call of "time," and upon examinatior it was fonnd it was found that the animal was dead. Then Alfred enacted the second part of the chosen alternative -and ran, or at least walked so fast that the showmen thought it improbable that they would be able to over take him. The owner of the un fortunate dog importuned the -city omcers to eniorce financial repara tion or punishment and sought Alfred without any measure of success. The latter seemed to be wholly non est until after the de parture of the show company for Albany Monday. AN A. 0. U. W- LODGE At Philomath William Gird Removed to Portand J. H. Moore to Reside Permanentiyn Oregon. Mr and Mrs Coopey of Portland arrived Tuesday and are guests at theKaupish home. Mr and Mrs Kau- pish are the parents of Mrs Coopey. C A Gerhard the stationer and bookseller, is enlarging his store room in preparation foran increased fall and winter trade. Jesse Wiley last week purchased a magnificent driving horse of Mon roe Childers. The animal is i64 hads high and weighs 1200 pounds in ordinary condition. He is a beauty, a good stepper and altogeth er is certianly one of the finest carriage norsesm tne state. Miss Ceole daughter of Wm Gird was up from Portland last week to visit her father a few days. While here she induced her father to take up his residence in Portland where she may better be able to give him the attention she desires to bestow. Miss Ceole returned home Saturday, and Mr Gird took his departure Monday. Auction Sale. Notice to Creditors. Isotice is hereby given that the under signed has been dulv appointed by the county court of Benton county, Oregon, as -the administratrix of the estate of Jer emiah H. Mason, deceased. All persons having claims against the said estate are hereby required to present the same, duly verified .as by law required within six months from the date of this notice, the same to be presented to the undersigned or to W. McFadden at Corvallis, Oregon. ELIZABETH C. MASON, Administratrix of fhe estate of Jeremiah a. Mason, deceased. Dated Sept. 2, 1902, Notice of Final Settlement. Notice is hereby given that the underslcrnorl administratrix of the estate of William E Bo hanon, deceased has filed her final acconnt in said estate, with the Countv Clerk of Tipnt County, Oregon, and the County Court ot Berjton County, Oregon, has appointed and fixed Friday fie viit utiv in. uuwjwr imj-s, at, one o CXOCK p m, at the Court room ol said Court at Corvallis. Oregon, for hearing objections, fit any there be 10 saiu nnai account uno a, iro setuemen of the aid estate, HAHALA K, BOHAXON, Executrix of the estate of William E. Bohannn flEeeased, Dated (jept 2nd, 192, Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will at 10 o'clock a m on Saturday September 20th, 1902 at the residence ot A R Locke, 5 miles north of Corvallis, offer for sale at public auction for cash, 'the following property formerly be longing: to Horace Locke, towit: 1 3 inch Bain wagon, 1 top bug gy, 214 inch Oliver steel plow, 1 7ft cut Piano binder, two years old, 2 sets work harness, 2 saddles, also other farming implements. 5 head horses, 5 cows, 2 yearlings, 35 head sheep, 25 head Angora goats, 1 poland China boar registered. W. M. Locke. J H Moore and wife have retur ned to Oregon from Illinois where they went a few weeks ago with a possibility of remaining. During their stay the weather conditions were such as to bring about a determination to return to Corval lis as soon as possible. Mr and Mrs Moore have many friends here who are much pleased at their conclu sion to make this city " their home and it is also a source of satisfaction to others as an evidence ofOregon's superior advantages. Report as to the condition of Mrs Riley, who was injured in the bridge accident, are notas encourag ing as her friends would wish. Her shoulder is now encased in a plaster cast and there seems to be little if any improvement. Mr Andrews leg has also been placed . in a cast and it is understood that he is doing very well. Mrs Andrews has abo ut recovered from her bruises. ' ' " . Coast and i ountain! Big Discount Ladies Duck Skirts : 50c Ladies Storm Rubbers...... ..40e Ladies Box Calf Shoes 1 60 Ladies Heavy Kid Shoes 1 60 Ladies Light Kid Shoes 90c All goods sold at a reduction during July VP r w Iff iit w iii Hi Hi ffl JT. 55. HARRIS THe B P 1 9 'm ma mm mm link do ( Manufacturers and Dealers in Rough and Dressed Euntber Shingles, Eath and Posts A Square Deal for Everybody -Yards near Southern Pacific Depot, Corvallis, Oregon' 1 5 m fa fa fa Van Cramps Concentrated Soup Chicken, Bouillon, Tomato, Oxtail, Vegetable, Mock Turtle. Just what you want when not feeling good. fa fa 1 fa m fa s fa fa ' olden Gate of den Gate olden Gate r. ofiee offee offee fa fa fa fa fa fa Found ( Between Philomath and Oak Creek a silver watch. Owner can have same by proving property and paying for this no tice at TimES office. For Sale. English rye grass seed,, large cheat seed, and vetch seed, A few cords of oak wood, lam booking orders for vetch seed, speak in time. Also pure bred Aberdeed Angus cattle, Poland China hogs, and Shropshire bucks from recorded stock. L, I,. Brooks, ;; M G Wilkins met with good suc- ces in the work of organizing ah A O U W lodge at Philomath . A party of the Corvallis brethren went out to Philomath Monday evening to assist Mr Wilkins in in- stiutmg the lodge which starts out with sixteen members, with sever al others to come in at the next meeting. It is styled "Philomath Lodge No 118 A O U W." " Fresh vetch seed at Zierolfs. Dog Tax Notice I am requested by the City council to notify owners of dogs that a tax of $l,0o on dogs and $3.00 011 sluts was due Sept. 1st and that it is their duty to report at once to city treasurer and pay this tax ; taking his receipt therefor. I am ordered by the council to impou nd all dogs whose tax is not paid. Reepty. A B Alexander Chief of Police Sept. 3rd 1902. fa fa fa fa fa Mocha and Java The only kind with" a reputation Fin Ideal Jfealtb food Junket Tablets Por INVALIDS AND CHILDREN Junket Tablets Is a pure milk food. Delicious, Nutritious Digestible. Tor sale by at fiodes' Grocery - - fa. fa fa fa & fa fa fa fa fa fa Job Priotflog' eeaitly doiie : at Corvallis Times Office.-