Corvallis Times.
BOTH BID THE SAME.
Official Paper of Benton County.
eORVAXXIS, OBEGON. APE. 4, 1903.
' ' IS' IT STATESMANSHIP
"Ttfthe row now on, over presiden
tial appointmentm. Oregon and the
disclosures incident thereto, a
glimpse is obtained of what ' seems
to be the Oregon idea of what are a
United States senator's functions.
The ado raised over the question of
whether Bill Jones or Tim Flanni
gan.shall beappointedj to a petty
office, is; apparently of greater con
sequence than the,, .knottiest prob
lem of state.' In this 'instance it
involves the president of the Unit
ed States, two United States sen
ators and ? an ex-senator ' . of the
United. States. All are in news
- papers even the .president himself,
with statements of why they favpred
Bill or why Tim didn'tget there,and
in the wrangle over this petty office
there is maintained a vigor, warmth
and incrimination surpassing two
football managers disputing pver
the issues of a late, game. - - .
- It is easy to conceive of ; a sen
ator of the United, . States ' whose
conception of his duty would be
not to look after the .personalis
terests of Bill or Tim, by getting
him an insignificant . office in re
turn for political .support, but who
would devote his talents and time to
solution of problems of government.
It matters nothing to - the general
public whether or not J ones .or
Flahnigan shall be fixed ; up. with
official pap, but it is important that,
so far as law. can order them, . the
wlatfnni ot societv - shall be so' ad-
inetpH that the greatest , good ... shall
come i to : the greatest. , number.
There are., or oueht to be, senators
rtino time and talents ' would be
chief! v concerned with the glory
and highest good of their 'country
and without thought of petty offices
and which of a number . ot rabble
henchmen should fill them. , .
When, if ever, all senators . and
representatives measure up to the
hotter standard, then, indeed, will
' it be well . with " all . individuals.
- But a. stream, cannot rise higher
than its source,- So long as , leg
islation flows from senators who
fight like . Tom cats over little
places lor ui'ie mcu, n.
expected that laws will always be
what high minded legislators might
make them.
HOW HAVE THE MIGHTY FAtLEN!
But Figured Independent inejBig
Clock not to be Repaired now. ...m
It had been determined, tor "the
present at least, to permit the big
clock In the tower at tne county
court house, to keep time in itsown
peculiar way. . The decision was
reached at a session of -the county
court Wednesday, when bids were
opened with reference to ;repairs
that promised to so regulate the big
clock that its indicated time wouia
not start a business man home , to
snDoer in: the middle of the. after
noon or, get him out of bed , before
daylight. : The repairs proposed
the removal of 1 the ' machinery of
the clock to the third floor. , , Its
exposed condition in the t tower s is
responsible for . the irregularity in
time It is also detrimental to the
clockwork, and if continued long
enough will wear the ; timekeeper
out long before its time. That is
what all the jewellers say. r - ; i
The bids were submitted A by
Charles Heckrat and A. J. Metz-
ger, ; Associated with. Mr.' Heck
art was a ieweller and ' with ' Mr.
Metzerer a carpenter. The bid of
each was $185, both being exactly
the same. On'account or the ex
pense, the court decided not to
remedy the trouble at present.
PETITION IN.
: HENRY W. CORBETT. ' -
i. When men like. Henry W.-. Cor
.bettdie, it is only - tbe wornout
body that the grave gathers in.That
other and best portion-the works
that in "life he builded. death does
not reach. He was of Oregon and
of Portland, and was an unusual
part of each, : ' The' story of his ca
reer ' is a; part' of 'the?', story of how
'Oregon as she is today, was made,
and so long as the latter :, is ' told:
"the1 "memory of the ' dead . financier
will be perpetuated. " Oregon has
had few, 'if 0 any ! citizens, - whose
names have' been so completely
and so beneficially ' associ ated with
her material "and social development
and none whose philanthropy has
been more.liberally or more widely
'bestowed.' ' His works, everywhere
to be seen, are abounding evidence
that he has " been, from then till
now; a foremost citizen. . ' '
' If his biographer must write that
in his last days, Mr." Corbett s po
litical ambition' was not gratified,
.he must also ; record that through
long years such honors were r not
sought and when finally denied, it
was perhaps because the applicant
was of too large mold. .
Looking to Construction of a Bridge for
' Ingram Island People, v
- A petition is pending in the com
missioner's court, which ; has ulti-
tnatelv in -view the construction' of
a bridge from the mainland of Ben
ton County' to Ingram Island. It
issigned by all the residents of the
island, and by many persons on the
mainland." It asks for certain chan
ges in the county road. It recalls a
oetition that was presented to the
court last year. The latter pro
posed that if the court would sup-
nlv-the lumber the; 7people iofr the
vicinity would build a. county
bridge over the sloueh to the
island. It so happened that no
county road was available reaching
the site of the proposed bridge, and
on this account the peiition was de
nied. ' ; .; ' '
The new petition is the effort of
the citizens interested to provide
for a road. It is supposed that if
the road is secured, the petition for
the bridge will be renewed. The
bridge is asked for because the ford
and ferry relied on tor crossing the
slough are:: dangerous, : and have
occasioned the loss of several - lives.
The courts answer to the petition
for change of load was the appoint
ment of James Bruce, John. Whita
ker and Samuel Reader as ' viewers
to meet at Monroe April 27th,
make examination of the proposed
road and report recommendations.
It is estimated that the lumber for
the bridge would cost $ 500 or $600.
CHANCE FOR CHILDREN. :r
And Bob Says 'Twas Ever Thus From
Childhood's Hour.' '
. On Bob Johnson's homeward trip
from California he became chummy
on the 'train '"with'1- a man named
Russell who "represented himself as
a wonderful prize fighter,"? and-' all
accounts' agree that he is a perfect
specimen of physical manhood.
After Bob's arrival home he - sang
the praises of the fellow constantly
for several days. He had gotten a
few -gilt-edged ' tips from Russell,
too, and believed that money placed
on his favorite would be as
good as won in advance.
But Bob's idol has been knocked;
into, all kinds j of ., smithereens,; not
by an apponent in the ring, but by
the Portland policemen's knowl
edge that Russel is a crook. ' Soon
after his arrival in Portland he was;
taken into custody,1 and - placed in
jail until he was ready to leave the
city, - It seems, trom accounts, that
One of many shady , practices " which
Russell indulges in is to board a
street car and stand in the door. He
is so big that' no one can crowd
past him," and soon the platform is,
jammed. ; An accomplice, standing
on the crowded platform, quickly
selects a few articles ot value from
the people on the car, and the . two
alight and go on their, way , rejoic
ing." 'Information in Wednesday's
Oregonian" settled 4 Russell's r char
acter,, and the fellows began mildly
to take issue with Bob as, to'., his
man's admirable, qualities; but he
argued faithfully in behalf of Rus
ell, not having .". noticed -the ' ac
counts of Russell' s misdemeanors.
But Russell's detractors werehourly
reinforced with stunning evidence,
and finally Bob was compelled to
surrender unconditionally. He now
keeps moving to escape the good
natured jeers of "his friends. . "
v ", Millinery Display, .
- A fine display of millinery today
April 4th attMrs. J. Mason's. Call
and see the elegant line of hats of
the very latest patterns. - .;. i
Dry Wood for Sale.
Maple or fir in lots to suit. Leave
ders with A. Hodes.
or-
Frank Francisco.
A lady'8 belt,
identify,
Found."
Call at tli:s office
1 '
and
- SOLD, A RESIDENCE. -' , ,
Men Abroad Want Water and Light
Franchise in Corvallis Other News.-
Born Thursday to . Mr. and Mrs,
Cal Thompson a son.y 7 )
: A force of S P. bridgemen arriv
ed Thursday for the purpose of ov
erhauling the . turn table at this
place.
' Mrs. Casper "Zierolf has been af
flicted for some time,. but a favor
able turn in the course of her ail
ment is verY" satisfactory4 to "her
family and friends.
' There is- a story onthe street
that two young people in town were
wed this week and that the bride
left at once for the East while the
groom remained here. .Names wre
J. W. Wood of Job's addition,
has -purchased, the Frank Lilly
house on Sixth street, .. The price
paid, was $ gob. The i purchaser
will occupy it alter a montn. ine
sale was made by W. A.:- 'Wells,
Frank Lilly paid $800 tor the pro
perty about a year ago.
': What is known as f the Rothd
farm, in the north part of the
county, has been sold to A. F.
Luther, who recently disposed of
his holdings near Granger. -.In the,
farm purchased there are 300 acres,
and the price paid 9,000.
In retiring from the merchant
tailoring business,- Mr. . J. Wrage
wishes to express-his' appreciation
'nf ht -natrnnao-e and kind offices of
the people of this community, and
hopes that they may bestow upon
his successor, Mr. A. E. , Wilkins,
like favors." -r -
I Mrs! C. Armstrong of South Car
olina, spent a couple of Mays5 in?
Corvallis this week, and was much
interested in the college. During
twenty years past she has been her
self an educator in the South. " In
company with a grown son she ex
pects in the near future to locate in
Oregon or California. -
Fire Chief Sheasgree n has re
ceived a letter from abroad, making
inquiry about the water and light
situation in Corvallis. The corres
pondents say that if they can secure
franchises without too much delay,
and the demands of the city arerea
sonable, they are. in position to do
business. They announce a 1 wil
lingness to purchase the present
light and water plants.
newest masfr goods.
Ulany Exclusive Designs.
We . haye been j selling wash! dress goods for nearly a month,.
but our stock has not been complete. r The shipments whick
have been received in the past week have filled in all thev
weak places and now the stock is complete in every detail..
From low priced domestic fabrics to. :the high grade materi
als of foreign makes. We j have many fabrics of the finer
sort which are' exclusive with us, and if you like materials
and patterns that' are out of the' 'ordinary, come and see usr
, ; Samples on Application. '.
Gleaant UJhite Goods and embroideries.
For Sale.
A choice lot of Scotch Collie pups at
$0 each. v .
; : j Spencer BickneJl, '
- ' Corvallis.
Mi'linery Opeciog. , "
I will have on display Friday and Sat
urday, April 3rd and 4th, a fine line o
pattern hats and tiinimings. rYou - are
cordially invited to call.
Mrs:C A: Gould. ' '
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Diamond 'W Brand
The Best Grade of Canned
Goods on the Market Today.
Look at Our Windows and see the Varieties.
Matches
TO
BURN!
150 0
PARLOR
Matches
FOR
10 CENTS
Something New.
Uiocec Ones.
Call in and get a Trial Package
Rodes Grocery
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FOR THE SAKE OF PEACE.
Simon says the president prom
ised jto appoint Steel, but -didn't.
That's admitted. Simon says
Dresser promised to vote for Cor
bett, but didn't. . That's admitted.
Simon says-;;: the president gave
Dresser the job promised Steel.
"That's admitted. (Then, for. sake
; of peace, why can't Simon on his
part, admit that If the president of
the United States had a right to go
back on his word, ; Dresser had a
right to go back on his; too; and al
so, that if the president : wanted
Dresser for the job, Dresser had a
right to accept. Why should" Si
mon continue to stir the mess, when
this is the whole story.
For, Chief of Police,
- I hereby announce myself as a candi
date for the office of chief of police of
Corvallis at the election to be held May
J8tb, 1903.
Sam King.
. Corvallis, April 1, 1903.
To Secure Prizes for Growing Flowers
' Contest to be Held in Fall. .
,1 One hundred and' fifty ' school
children are wanted ' in Corvallis,
who will promise to grow during
the coming summer three corms of
gladiolus. : The corms will be fur
nished free by the City . Improve
ment Association, and are to be re
turned to the ' Association in ' Oct
ober. Not more than two chil-,
dren in one' family ' may receive
corms under this offer.' ',
'' During September, it is planned
to hold a eladiolus exhibition at
which time twelve awards will ' be
given for the best displays of flow
ers grown from the corms., .The
new corms formed will be. the pro
perty of the cultivators.
Names may be given to the public
school teachers. They , will 1 be
handed to the secretary of C. I. A.
Distribution of corms will be
made from the public school , Sat
urday, April 1 1 that 10 a. m. -
AT STEWARTS HILL. '
Contract let for new Bridge and Re
: duct ion of Grade. ;.-:;) ,i:
In the commissioners' court Wed
nesday,' a contract was let for the
construction of a new bridge at
Stewart's hill, north of Corvallis on
the Albany " road. The contract
also provides for a heavy reduction
of the grade at the north end of the
bridge, and for an extensive fill at
"the south end. The latter will shor
ten the bridge from about 100 feet
to 68 feet. The present bridge has
been condemned, and while the re
newal is in progress, the-change in
the grade to a permanent basis,
and by which the bridge expenses
could be materially and forever re
duced, was deemed advisable. The
contract was awareed to R; M-? Gil
bert at $825. The other; bid was
Henry Millhollen, $999.
I n-.Berry Has in ' His:; g:
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1 IBaiif n em : , 'rBicvcles. !i
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"Beam the Jj? YoB HaV8 AlwayS BoU
If you want a Fine,1 Up-to-date-High Grade Bicycle;
S3 go to Berry's. - . , v
Berry's. -
If you want a Second-Hand Bicycle, go to Berryi -
He has them at any old price. ' C ,
If you are thinking of buying a wheel, call on Berry ,
before you purchase. He has them ranging in price
from $5.00 to $200.00.
If your wheel needs doctoring, take it to the Bicycle
Hospital. - All work guaranteed. .:
, If you need a new set of tires, go to Berry. He has;
them of all makes ana prices. . . : ;
If you want to rent a wheel, go to Berry's. , -. Vgj
' ML iaCl, 11 yuu WttiiK any vuiug a" j " eS
Sundries, Parts, or Repair Work go to Berry's. :.. 3
' Near Burnett Brick, Main Street, gj
Corvallis. Oreeron.