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Corvallis Times. Official Paper of Benton ttountT. COBVA.IXIS, OREGON, SEP. 13, 1003. SPLIT HIS CHIN. His Jawbone Zophar Tharp Broken f -!- Parts Have not Knitted. Zophar Tharp, injured recently , in a bridge accident in Douglas coimtv and now at his home near McMinn ville, is able to be. about on rutches. bnt one lee: remains' para Ivzed. It is not known whether or not the latter affection will disap pear. -: In the accident, the jawbone was " split at the chin The broken "bones are held together by a silver wire, passine over his tongue and binding; together the teeth on op posite sides of his mouth. The knitting process has not proceeded well, and the other day the fasten ings gave away, and the two sides of the jaw fell apart at Lhechin, one side dropping considerably lower than the other. The paralysis of the leg is believ ed to be caused by an injury to the spine or back, In the fall of the bridge timbers he received a con siderable blow in the middle of the back, or slightly on the right side He is a popular boy in college and Corvallis, and . his misfortune is mu h regretted here. In the accident. Tharp fell' with the false work of a bridge and -was precipitated 32 feat into the bed of a shallow river or creek, the bottom of which was bed rock. AS TO FOOTBALL. THEY COST MONEY. Tive Chickens for $60 McKellips' Pharmacists in Demand Chittim, Prof. McKellips his applications from druggists for two graduates from the OAC pharmacy course to take positions in drug stores. One of the places is at Wardner. Idaho, with a salary of $70 per month. "Unfortunately for the applicants, every graduate from last year's pharmacy class had accepted a po sition within 30 days after college dosed. Also . every person ever graduated from the department has a position, except Ed Rosendorf, who has gone East to study medi cine and Miss Holden, who does not want to practice. - , "This is a chittim bark item. The ' news of the advance in bark pene trated to the remote Big Elk coun "try. Five cents was the quotation that reached there and a son and daughter in the family went to peeiing. Shortly afterward the Times arrived with the news of an advance to twelve cents and better. The two worked thre days and with the assistance two half days of 1 their mother, had etripped the few chittim trees on the ranch. The bark was marketed a few days ago in Corvallis. It brought fourteen cents, and the sum realized was $93 or more than $13 a day for each days labor performed. Today, J. G. Horning sends five pens of poultry to the State - .air, Mr. Horning is a breeder of barred Plymouth Rocks and his stock em . braces the best strains to be found anywhere, He has been making this business a study for some years! and is doing his part toward mak . ing Oregon what she may be - one of the greatest poultry states in the Union. Dr. Lester is another Corvallis man who in taking an interest : in the poultry business. His specialty is White Wyandottes. He has rented the Hershner place, convenient to town, and will devote his spare time to looking after his feathered family. Last spring Dr. Lester procured a number of eggs from Arthur C. Duston of Mailboro Mass., the leading breeder of White "Wyandottes. and from ; these he reared fifteen chickens. From the same breeder a few days ago, he re ceived a pen of fowls which the novice can readily see are superior specimens. The cost of these fine birds, including express fcharges was $60.25. There are also many others in Corvallis who are inter esting themselves in well-bred poul try, and this would seem likely to become a recognized center for the production of high class fowls. Nearly all of ofd Guard will be on Hand at OAC This Season. - " The advance guard of the - com ing football squad reached town Thursday in Captain Bert Pilking ton. the champion full back of last year. He is on the ground thus early to get things shaped up for practice to begin with the openin of college. He, is fair of. anticipa tion with reference to - the team the college will be able to put into the field this year. ' All of the old men in the line except Bur uough, center, and Rose, end, are expected back. The loss , of. Rose is fully made up in the coming of a well known player of whom it is claimed that he is the best end in Oregon. For the absence of Bur nough, there is as yet no recom pense, save such as may come from the fecond team,' of which there is an abundance of fine material. Be hind the line all the fine players of last year, Nash, Williams. Root, Laughlinand Captain Pilkington, will be in the field. Whether all of the old men will be . able to hold their places against an abundance of nw material expected, remains to be seen. Of coaches, the OAC squad will have a talented array this season, T. L McFadden, one of the best coaches on the Coast, former star end on the Stanford team ; and a trainer of much experience is to ar rive from San Francisco by the 21, to serve as bead coacn. ie was engaged soon after the close of the season last winter. With him is to come a second coach, who is both a player of renown and . a coach of successful experience. Both coach es are experts in the stratagems of the game and skillful in the hand ling of men. The condition of the men will be entrusted to Director Trine, the most successful man in that particular on the Coast. The schedule of games so far is but partially filled. The manage ment is inclined to hold back, in making a schedule in order to take advantage of the best - opportunities that may offer. A game with the State University is scheduled for November 21st, the Saturday be fore Thanksgiving. A game . each with Forest Grove and McMinn ville are also listed for early dates in the season. Negotiations for a game with the University of Ne vada to be, played at CorvaUis are also on, but they ' have not been closed. A game can be made with Washington University, but there is some hesitancy on the part of Manager wayward over the ques tion of whether or not he can pay the prica asked, - . CHITTIM KINGS. NEARLY SI XTY THOUSAND. Some HOP YARD STRIKE. No More Excursions on C. & E. The popular Sunday excursions to Newport have been discontinued and no more will be run to that point this season. . Trains will run however, every day except Sun day. - Edwin Stone, .... ' Manager. For Sale, Span of heavy mares, set of - harness and wagon, , Also 100 head of Cotswold sheep. Apply at Huston's Hardware Store or to William Bogue, Corvallis: That Didn't Win Out Yielded to Chinese Hopgro wer's Bold ' Front. A strike that was short lived and resultless for' the strikers, happened in the Lilly hop yard ' Tuesday. The pav there is 40 cents per box The pickers were ' regularly laid off about three in the afternoon. I his, and news of higher prices paid for picking elsewhere nVade a number of the pickers dissatisfied. "Atthe noon hour, the word went round among the pickers that an effort would be made to force a price of fifty cents per box and requesting all to stand out for that amount. A delegation went to the Chinese lessees o"f 1 the yard and made a demand for the higher figure. The demand met ' with a blank refusal, and " the delegation was told that all pickers who were not content to pick for f forty cents per box had better get out of the yard. ' :' ' .' - The bold front of the Chinamen won the day, and within a short time most of the pickers " returned to work. A number, however, left the yard and went to Independence where better prices prevail, Had the pickers been better organized and stood firmjthey would havemost likely won out. As it was, s how ever, not all the pickers in the yard were aware that a strike was on. . of the More Famous Ones Strikes They -Made in Bark at Big 7 . ' Figures.- '. .. i 7 :- - They still alk about town of the small fortunes made this year in chittim. Among the chittim kings most frequently mentioned, is J. R. Slaier. Early in the season, he se cured a contract for alt the chittim on the farm of Woods Jackson. The price paid . was $43. During the season- (Slater and hi9 family have peeled from the farm bark for which . they., have received more than $i,2oo, making a profit for their labor, .during the few . weeks of more than $1,150 , It is also said that but half the bark on the farm has been peeled, and that if prices continue as at present, the Slaters will have, off their original invest ment of $43, another $1,200 draw down next year. 7 ,: J. O. Wilson of Alsea, is another 01 tne chittim kings. i. wo veirs ago he left Corvallis and went wih his family to Alsea to reside. He bought a farm there, and after a time his- house burned. The flames that-consumed the house, did not, however, burn the mortgage. It was hard timesj indeed, for the Wilsons. Of 8,500 pounds of bark recently marketed, at the big figures, Wil son had a goodly share. His mort gage is paid sow, he has a year's provisions on hand, and money in the bank. "God bless . chittim" is a motto now in that household. A little boy out in the burnt woods whittled off chittim bark, just fpr fun and diversion, while bis father chopped wood. The little fellow's bark, just a small jag in a little sack, was brought to town the other day. It was to be exchanged for a pair of gloves, and it was thought that a quarter or half a dollar would be left over to buy candy with.' The bark was weigh ed, the gloves bonght, and a Cor vallis merchant proceeded to count out the balance in cash. .It was $4,85. "Why, you are making a mistake," said the boy's father to the merchant. ''No, I haven't," said the merchant. Then for the first : time the . astonished father learned of the advance in price, and after paying for the gloves $4.85 was due his little boy. William and Eli Spencer of Blol- gett are also among the chittim kings. ' They delivered it in large quantities, and are said to Tiave struck the market at excellent fig ures, With a total revenue for the : county of about . $60,000 for this year's chittim there are lucky ones in almost every neighborhood, and the rich strikes as diversified and fitful as in a mining camp. Probable Amount Realized by Benton's . 'Chittim Peelers This Season. ; 'The chittim business has almost closed for this season, end. dealers are shipping the product to1 various parts of the United States and Eng land. There is perhaps not more than a carload in first hands, and that will be sold at a price below tbe highest offered this year rather than hold it over and chance the market next season. '' ' v " The amount of bark , ( already shipped from Corvallis, together with that now in the warehouses here for shipment at once, - is 16 eleven-ton cars., ; There-is yet to come from Alsea 4 carloads which has been purchased, and which will be shipped trotn this point . In the south . end of the county buyers have been ac ive, and the Times has reliable information to the effect that there, will be shipped from Junction City about six car loads of bark which came f'om the Five Rivers settlement. S he out put of this commodity from Benton county will therefore be, including that not sold, 27 eleven-ton eirs, or S94,ooo pounds. It is estimated that the price will average ten cents per pound. On this basis the sum of $59,400 has been realized by the peelers in this county. This entire amount 01 money goes directly into te bands of the people who, as a rule, have small cash incomes, settlers in the Coast mountains, or those who when thev peeled this bark, ex pected to realize only small wages for their work. rhere has been no expense in curred in procuring the chittim no capital invested or outlay what ever on account of the product. The money received by the peelers is therefore wholly probt. Local dealers have also realized hand somely this season; and whatever their profits have been may proper ly be added to the amount paid to peelers, m estimating the benefits accruing to the community from the chittim business. 1 , ' Our New Fall and Winter Stock is now arriving. It ;will be, when complete, the largest and tnost attractive V Stock of High-Grade Merchandise we ever had the -pleasure of submitting to our patrons. THEY HOLD TILL JANUARY. For Sale. " 1 . : Shropshire sheep. f Aberdeen Angus cattle. -. Poland China pigs. - Young stock now ready for shipment. Fat cows and heifers of the - best breed to trade for Jersey cows, also spring calves of beef breeds ,for sale or trade. . - r . ..- . . - . . i One second hand 20-foot wind mill tower. - . ... ! ,y . . L. L. Brooks..' Vetch seed for sale at Zierolf's. When you want fresh vetch seed go to ZierolPs. For Sale. 400. fullblooded ewes. 20 ' t ' bucks. Durham - ' ' cows and heifers. "" 3yrs " bull, . Rov Rickard, Corvallis, Or. Road Supervisors Do Then the Coun- ' ty Court Appoints A New Decision. Ever since the enactment by the last legislature of a law -requiring road supervisors to be appointed by the .countv judge and commis-J sioners, there- has. been more or less difference of opinion as to the status of supervisors elected last year, The new law provides that new supervisors shall be appointed by the, court in " January, 1904 Some persons in various parts of the state contended that the super visors, elected last year went out of office as soon as the new . law be came effective, which was last May. Others held that such supervisors continued in office until ; January. 1904. The Benton county court held to the latter view. In Polk county the difference of opinion ended in a lawsuit to de termine the question. , Tuesday Judge Boise decided the question in the circuit court at,. Dallas, hold ing that; supervisors elected last year would continue in office until January, 1904, when all should be replaced by supervisors appointed by the county court. - 77J FOR Old and Youngf. Garolina Rice Flakes. WHOLESOME NUTRICIOUS SUSTAINING PREPARED IN A HINUTE: Don't Forget that We Sell Applegate Creamery Butter. ;' MODES' GROCERY. , , ' For Kent or Sale. 320 acres stock ranch 3 miles south west of Philomath. 5o acres in Culti vation, remainder fine pasture land: good roomy buildings; good outrange, will take rent in work. H .' . Otis Skipton, . - . . " Til " 1 1 Poland China Hogs. ' Administrator's Notice to Creditors. Notice Is hereby given that the undersigned has been apponlnled by the county court ef Benton county, administrator of the estate of Martha J, Butler, deceased, and all persons having claims against said estate are hereby re quired to present the same duly verified as by law required to me at the county clerk's office at Corvallis, Oregonwithin six msnths Iroiri this date Dated at CoTvallis Oregon, this 12th day , ot September 1903- . J, P, IRWIN, Administrator ol the estate ot Martha J, Butler deceased - - : Notice of Final Settlement. 1 In the Matter of the Estate ' ) of I -V Charles Band, deceased . J - Notice is hereby given that the undersigned as administrate r of said estate ol Charles Band, deceased, has filed his final account as such ad ministrator, with the clerk of the county court of the state of Oregon, for Benton county, and the said court has fixed Saturday October lo, 1903. at the hour of two o'clock in the af ternoon of said day as the time, and the county court room in the court house In Corvallis. Ore gon, as the place for hearing any and ail objec tions to the Bald account, and lor settlement thereof. Dated this September 12, 1903.. ' ADAM WILHELM, Jr. " Administrator of the estate of Charles Band, deceased, , - Horse Strayed. A large bay, scar on left hind leg at joint. Address , C. Guthrie, Eugene, Or. For Sale, At a bargain; 200 feet of picket fence. Applv to Mrs. Sarah E. Moore,- corner Third & Jackson. See our new fall stock of men and hoys suits and overcoats, larger and better than ever at money-saving prices. - S. L. Kline. . Wanted. ' to bay mutton sheep . and lambs. I will pay the highest market price. Call on or address Charles Carter, at Farm er's Feed Shed, "Albany, Oregon: Notice of Final Settlement. in tbe County Court of the State ot Oregon for Benton County. In the matter of the estate of - L.M. Mat toon, dooosed - Notice is hereby given that I have filed my fin al account as administratrix of said estate with the clerk of the above entitled court and that said court has fixed and appointed Saturday the 10th day of October, 1903, at the hour of 10 o' clock in the forenoon of said day at the County Court Boom lu the County Court House In Cor vaIIir. Kenton Countv. Oreffrm. as tha tlmA nnH "place for hearing objections if any to said ac count ana tne seiuemem tnereor ana an per sons interested and objecting thereto are noti fied to appear and file their objections at said time and place. Dated, September 12, 1903, ' -'.; ' EMMA A, MATTOON, Administratrix ol the Eotate oil., M' Mattoon, deceased. ' When you want fresh clover and grass seed eo to ZierolPs. A: new supply of fresh seed just received. ' Two houses to rent, .one six and ona seven rooms, with barns. ' is sheep to let on shares. S. H. Moore. For Sale. . ; : . . ; Good resident lot; close in at- a' bar gain. Inquire at Times office. . : - ; To Sell or Let. One hundred head of good ewes to sell or let on shares. Apply to ' J. C. Walker, , , Fern P. p, Oregon, Cedar shakes, hand made shingles and five carloads of sawed cedar ; shingles. 'A fall stock of shingles at all prices. If you wish tbe best shingle made get our Claskine. . Corvallis Saw Mill. ' . For Sale. New vetch Beed. Also a fresh Jer sey cow.' : James M. Herron. For Sale. " Young registered Jersey cow, college bred. Inquire at Times office. ' ' - Notice to Prune Growers. Have just received '"Red Seal Lye" in 5 pound cans; 6o pounds to case. Most convenient and cheapest way to buy for spraying and dipping. On sale at Hodes' Grocery, . .. ; ; Young sows' and young boars of the best breedimg will now be sold to make room for fall pigs. All young stuff, , no old sows now. Come and see them or write to Peter Whitaker. 7 : ;' ; Dainty Breakfast -7 For Sale. : Thirty two inch Pitts separator and a horse power, to be had for $100. Call on or address ? . - R. C. Kiger, Corvallis. .White and red clover, orchard and rye g rass seed for sale at Zierolf's.- Manure to give away at Stable, the Brick Notice -t 3 Creditors. In the Matter of the Estate ' ) of 5 William D, Armstrong, deceased, ) Notice is hereby Riven to all persons con cerned that the undersigned na been dulv ap pointed executrix of the last will and testament of said William D. Armstrong, deceased, by the county court of Benton county, state of Ore gon. All persons having claims against said es tate of said William D, Armstrong, deceased, are horeby required to present the same with the proper vouchers duly verified as by law re. quired within six months from the date hereof to the undersigned at her residence about four miles southerly from Philomath, Benton coun ty, Oregon, or at the law office of E E Wilson, in Corvallis, Oregon, Dated this August zu, iuus, ANNA M, ABMSTRONO, Executrix of the last will and . testament ot William D. Armstrong, deceased, Notice to Taxpayers. -Notice is hereby given that the county board of equalization will' attend the office of the county 4 clerk of Benton County, state oi uregon in we aiu vuurt house of said county on Monday, the 28th of September, I903, and continne in session one week, at which time, they will publicly examine the assessment roll of said Benton county, state of Ore gon, for year 19O, and correct all errors in valuations, nescripuons. or correct, qualities of land, lots or other property. All persons interested are required to appear at the. place and lime appointed, tl. Li. tV$H, Assessor of Benton county, state of - . Oregon. . ' CSood$t As well as Choicest Delicacies for lunch and dinner, can al ways be found at our store. We handle only first-class goods and can guarantee qual ity. Everything offered for sale here is strictly fresh and just as represented. We car ry a large stock of selected Family and Fancy Groceries, and are sole agents for ' ba$e$ Sanborn Grade Coffees P m. Zferolf. Notice to Creditors. In the Hatter of the Estate) -ot V John Mitchell, deceased. ) Notice Is hereby given to all 1 persons con cerned that tht undersigned has been duly ap pointed executrix of tbe last will -aud testa ment of said John Mitchell, deceased, bv the county court of Benton county, state of Oregon, All persons having claims agalnft said estate of John Mitchell, deceased, are hereby re quired to present the same with the proper vouchers duly verified as by law required, within six months from the date nereof to the undersigned at her residence at Inavale post office, Benton county, Oregon, or at the law office of E j3 Wilson, in Corvallis, Oregon, xju wju mis auk zz, iwo. Mary Mitchell, -. Executrix of the last will. and testament of John Mitchell deceased, " : Trespass Notice. Notice is hereby given that no hunt ting or other trespassing is allowed on our premises. Any person or . persons violating the provisions of this notice will be prosecuted. W. S. Locke. A, R. Locke.