i V Corvallis Times. Official Paper of Bestow Oaatr- CXJKTAXXJH, OB BOON, JAJf. IUfM. THB QUEER LIFE. "' ry, - .San. Jose Scale Leads Crawls two Daye but Afterward Never Moves ' ' - Again. J.;,.... ' A branch from fruit trees affected ty San Jose Scale has reached the ' Times office, and it recalls the fact that it will soon be time for apply ' -ing spray as a remedy for the pest '-i The spread of the scale in this vi xanity has been the occasion of for- mer articles in these columns. In .rin a ilnnr -varAa oKrvttf- " trrarn there are trees more or less affected. . Trees in the advancee stage can be ' seen on the premises of Manual ' Knight at the corner of Fourth and Jefferson, Unless treated in the near future, there are trees on the ' -place that will not long survive. Pear trees at the Bier place, other trees in the Lees yard and the lots adjoining are more or less affected. ' On the lets of D. M. Smith in the northwestern portion of town there '-re trees on which the ashy colored .limbs unerringly denote thepresence. ' of scale. These instances of the ' pest are only a few among many, for a fruit- expert said '' yestdrday that it is probable that in more than half the dooryards in town, the pest is prevalent. Its presence is some times made noticeable by the fact that all the leaves do not fall from the affected tree. These leaves seem not to have vitality enough to dropoff, but remain on, the twig and dry there, an almost certain indi cation of the trouble that besets the affected tree. ' nrrrwv Wtrw crs at t -t a tmtt O As everybody knows, at least fruit men do, the scale is a thing of ' life that multiplies with great ra pidity, and by sucking the sap, gradually destroys the vitality of "the tree. Under proper climatic conditions, the tree may die in two or three years after it becomes affec ted. Under different circumstances, a much longer period may result before the damage has a fatal . ter mination. A rigid application of spray of the proper character, is the only remedy. Unless it is applied the tree is doomed. In the case of nearly all other pests, it is only the fruit or foliage that is affected. In case of scale, it is not only the in jury of the fruit, but it is the very life of the tree that is at stake.' For this reason, it is important' that treatment may be applied, to the end that orchards may be saved. For about 48 hours after birth ZUfht. infant scale crawls about the " tree. It has a body, six legs and a beak. The main thing about it is its beak, for that is the thing about this very small creature- that lills the tree. After 48 hours, the baby scale no longer crawls. By that time it has fixed its deadly beak either in the bark, the fruit or the foliage of the tree. ITS DADIT The presence of the Infant scale in the fruit is denoted by a red spot with . a brown center. The little bug is in that spot with its death-dealing beak buried deeply ! in the flesh of the apple. In the bark of the tree, a small ashen col ored scale denotes that the bug ,is there, with its beak buried deeply in the fibre. Ultimately, this beak is all that is left of the little organ ism. ' After the creature fastens it's 1 bill in the fibre, the legs and body,' begin to be absorbed. In time they disappear altogether, leaving " the beak with a deposit : over it, -which is the result of the diversion of sap from its natural flow. When a tree gets enough of these beaks in its surface it is a goner, and may as well be cut down.' The sample of scale brought to the Times ofSce comes from the place of William Albrecht near the sawmill. It is a branch from a pear tree that is badly affected. At a little distance, it is not noticed that the limb is diseased. ' On closer in spection however, there are ashy specks.easily seen by the naked eye. Under the microscope the spot takes the appearance of a very thin, ashy" scale. When with the point of a pin the scale is lifted from its position there is seen under it, a yellow substance, which is, in fact the bug that is the source of all the mischief. . ' ' MILLIONS OF. EGGS, As seen at this season, the bug is in hibernation, sleeping away the hours while it waits for the coming of the good old summer time. In cidentally, also, it is waiting for the sap of the tree to flow again. By and by, under the females, as they lie snugly at rest beneath their cov ering of ashy scale, there will be deposits of eggs. These eggs will be multitudinous in number and so small as to almost stagger the im . agin it ion to form a . conception of their diminutivenesa. Wten it gets warmer, say . alfoagin 'May. they will begin tar"- naSrfj-r ; Tiien they will be followed by sucoeedlrg deposiB to'Jhef number of Tour wid five, each turning Off ip broody of Iarrae, t be young tnemselves jrjak ing a band within" ehdrt time, in the business of reproduction : , Observation has shown that the young bugs,dnring the. .48; -.hours that they crawl about the tree, can. not get tar enough away to reach another tree. "A few feet from the parent tree is as far as they can":, go by their own effort. - However, they crawl on other insects, or birds and by them are -transported to an other fruit tree, or are wafted from tree to tree by the wind. They are carried from one: state ' to another in infected fruit, which shows the necessity of stringent laws to pro hibit shipment of diseased fruit. -: SOON TIME TO, SPRAY. It will soon be time to spray Jfor scale.' and every owner of an in fected tree should apply the remedy Experience has shown that it is im possible to use a spray in the .sum mer time effectively.The coveriug of the scale is so hard that a spray must De used that is injurious to fruit and foliage. Accordingly the remedy must be applied before the fruit and foliage begin growth. The latter pan or feDruary or very early in March is 'the. opportune time. ' For the purpose a wash : of lime, salt and sulphur should be used. It is best prepared as fol lows: - Slack fifty pounds of lime. add fifty pounds of sulphur,' and fifty to seventy five gallons of water Boil the mixture for . an hoar or more, or until all the ingredients are practically dissolved; then add fifty pounds of salt;' boil for', a few minutes and then dilute to "150 gal lons. Apply with considerable force in the form of a coarse spray. It is necessary that the spray be dashed on the affected branches with such force that it ' will tho roughly drench every part. One such application every year well ap plied will do much to keep the scale in check ven; in badly affect ed orchards. DATED LICENSE AHEAD. And it Almost Postponed a Wed ding DayJ ; mem ftioses issued a marriage license Thursday to I. D. Bently of 1 he Dalles, arid Lena Merriman of this county. .After .securing the. document the contracting pirties made their way to the C, & E. de pot where they were to take the tram ' for Philomath, at which place the ceremony was , to occur that evening. The issuance of ,a marriage license is not a matter to which Clerk Moses gives merely an official passing thought. In the official act, the clerk finds food for thought, . and as he revolved the subject in his mind Thursday, it occurred to him -that he., had by mistake dated the license just issued, one day ahead, or. January 22nd. It is obvious that the . parties could not be united on the 21st on li cense granted the 22nd, and the ac commodating clerk hastened to the depot to correct -the . document,,, if necessary, before the (departure.; of the train. ,. He approached "the. groom-elect and , after a brief ex . planation added,.' "I thought you, might want to use the. license to-. night." The gentleman assured Mr Moses that his surmise was wholly, correct, and dwelt good-naturedly uppn the inconvenience whicbwould have followed. . At that moment the conductor's "all aboard',,', was heard, and it was then realized how nearly the wedding came to be post poned and how narrowly an un pleasant situation was averted. MALONEY'S WEDDING. One of the few Successes of the Season Fun for the Multiiude. Our genial friend, Dan Maloney, contractor, patriot and politician, hai decided to go up against the game of matrimony and this. Sat urday evenir g, at the Opera Houae he will lead the coy and blushing Widow Clancy to the hy menial al tar. You are invited to attend the ceremony. Everybody of conse quence will be there, , and your presence will insure jou a hearty reception in the lpcal four hundred long after Maloney and his bride have gone on their . honeymoon, That occasion make cot lack con vivialty twenty . stunning girla t in modish costumes, will appear; to advantage in catchy songs and dances. Mind Sutton, Jessie Stev ens, Lew Nelson, Frank Mitchell, Oilie Willard, Kathleen Seymour, the Wellington Sietoe, Harry Fan telle, Claud Radeliffe, the. Mega-: phone quartette, and a score - of specialty artists will attend and it is a safe bet that there will be great doings when , Dan Maloney com mits matrimony. . , WHEAT BOOMING In Chicago Top Prieieof t3B. Sewan Reached Mo Advance Here Yet. The atiw ttr5 otvnar4y every body ia nowvj'e et on whCvi A boom io toVceit-al ion'tf.Cbu-ego that maks wners o? whe?t tvr - w) ee,- C irvalli:' -included,; -"ger w th anticipitiOB. ' The high figure of 92 r cents -was4eaebed - in tnitf inarki.t Wednesday, aV.idJthe B pre.r diction freely made tctat the dollar mark wili ceitai.ily b. attained. The cause is a co'm-r thtt Armour and other heavy dealers have on the cereal. 'The statement, is that Armour has contracts for 15,000,000 bushels t- le re' ered to him -in M y,' while another large house has cor tracts" fir another 10.010,000 bushel- t be d livered during the same month, with ' orly 2,000,000 bushels io fight.-Artrour's. opera tiors are as'Utid by' the war scare in the O lent.', His profit- f.i tre advance of Weduis iay sggregat d $3 o.oooand that nf tbe.t-ri-njillinn bushel hou'e Was $225,000 for, tb-i same day. - V. The effect nf the ad vane v is not yet felt in Uoi vjI'is. - 1 be quots tio - stan here at 71 cent1. ' Locl millers ill lav j on hand la-pe ctojKa cf wheat, nought at 75 centi a. (lie beginning of the si asor. If the Chicago price conlinut-s t) soar. the"Sbo t ? io that market will be forced to buy western wheat for delivery in Miy, ' and this will cause heavy shipment' from the C a-t and Middle' West, A cbntin nation ot tie present conditions, therefore, mav ultimately cause ao advance in the loal price. Con cerning dnesday's excitement-in .the Chicago maiktt, an . Oiegonian diifpitch f a e: , . ... - i t "The high prices in ; the cereals are all due to the same general con dition, and Armour s : holdings in wheat have congested, that market, and rendered it exceedingly suscep tible to any strengthening inauen ce. Fatten s holdings 01 May oats and the holdings ,of an , Eastern group of speculators, in .: corn have accomplished the same,, results 'in these respective grains. Ia conse quence, all the markets are nervous and respond - readily to any upward pressure, and high prices do not therefore necessarily indicate an ex ceptional volume of trade. . Armour is credited with a long line of. 15,ooo,ooo bushels contrac ted for May - delivery. - Local con tract stocksjapproximate only 2,000- 000 bushels. .; !; . One big house other thin Armour owns 10,000,000 bushels, so that the rise in price today makes a dif ference in its favor of $225,000. REMOVAL IN PROGRESS Part of the Big Carriage Factory Go ing to Albany.' Just now there is much activity about the Corvallis carriage factory. Eighteen or twenty men are - mak ing things fairly hum out -there, but it is not altogether .jthe hum -of Corvallis business. - : .".- .TheCramerCompany, latestown- ers of the building, machinery and grounds, and who have used the plant as a wagon and organ factory, have arranged to remove a portion of the building , and "machinery to Albany for the purpose-of stablish- ing an industry at that place for the ' manufacture "of organs' and" hacks. : It ;is understood as au in ducement for the i venture, Albany business' men guaranteed a bonus of $3,500. :-' ' ' In that portion of the factory to be removed is included all the wood working machinery- of the plant and the west portion of the build ing in extent 60 by -125 feet and four stories high.. ' It takes all the portion of the - original building from the elevator and water tank westward. :The material used is expected to' be almost or quite suf ficient to construct at Albany three such buildings as are required for the new industry there, one of which is to be 60 by 100 feet, two stories, and two each 50 by 60 feet, two stories. That portion of the building to .remain, in. Corvallis is about 60 . by 120; feet, four stories, and there are some indications that it will be utilized by Corvallis capi tal.; . . - V ' The work of tearing .down has been in progress some days.; All parts of the west portion of the big factory are to be taken awaychim neys, windows, casings, flouring, beams, stairs, iron roofing, etc. A temporary tramway has been . built from the factory to the main track oftheC & E. railroad, and the material is conveyed to flat cars by means of push carts. The work of removal is progressing rapidly, and in a short time there will remain only half the conspicuous red re minder of a lengthy series of . busi ness failures. There is relief in the knowledge that the shadow of this monument to enterprise, unsuccess ful always from want of capital, has grown less a shadow which has clouded the merits of . many other purposed local industries of moder ate scope. . i WILLIAM H ARTLESS DEAD. Former Corvallis Man no StTSpt Catff Seattle.! s-m-v -is$. ;-v oeattie. -Washington, .Jai- i2- W.JH. Hartless. formerly i Of -Gor vallisi wasrnn down by a Kinnear Park car last night and died from his injuries this morning"' His left leg was amputated as-- soon -as- he arrived at the Seattle General Hos pital in an effort to save his life- In company with his friend. C W. Lockwood,' he h ;was -walking lup Ffrst Avenue. "When near Battery street. Lock wo jd left him and Hartleys started to cross the Aven ue, landing directly in front of a northbound Kinnear Park car. He was thrown to the ground and the wheels passed over both legs The widow and family of the dead man are expected here today from Port land. The news of -he' accident reached the family in this city at a late hour Thursday night.. The first dis patch announced that Mr., Hartless had been run down by a street car and seriously injured. ' It was fol lowed by a brief telegram yesterday morning, in which it was announ ced that the injury had. proven fa tal." Beyond1 this, no news has been received here, save the dispatch above, received at the Times office at, noon yesterday. Miss Georgia Hartless,' the daughter in the fam ily,' left on' the j Westside yesterday for Seattle. : In Portland she was joined by her 'uncle, Rev. ' W. S. Gilbert. Ira Davisson, a ' brother in law resfdes in Tacoma, and he has been requested to go to Seattle ana xaKe-cnarge ot tne remains, wbich are to be brought ' to Cor- va lis for interment.' As the Times goes to press, it, is 11 not known, when the body ' 1 may reach Corval- lisj but is generally expected to morrow. . ; , The receipt of the' hews awak ened much regret in Cbrvallts, where big, good-natured William Hartless had niany friends. ' Ex pressions were heard on alt sides yesterday to the effect that few men were as big in heart or as gen erous in- disposition " He was born on the Old Hartless homestead hear Philomath about fifty years ago, Hi life,' until three years ago' when he went nrst to Alaska and then to Seattle, was spent in Corvallis and vicinity. ;He lived a busy, active life,' involving many and varied business ventures, and encounter ing a fu'l share ot the hps and downs of life. ' . in me aDeuce ot at unite news concerning when the body will ar rive no ariangements have been made for the funeral. It-i under stood that the interemer t will be in the Newtori ceme try. The deceased was a member of the Artisans, in which he ca'ried aa insurance pol icy. '. . - ' TO BE SEEN TONIGHT. At Corvallis Opera Bouse Sparkling ,' Musical Comedy. McCoy's hilarious sufficiency "Maloney's ' Wedding," comes to the Opera House this Saturday. No pretense is made at dramatic con sistency and the play a the t;tle indicates serves merely as a vehi cle for the conveyance of la ge quantities of fun and amusement It is distinctly ' a play' belonging ti the type designated as musical comedy, and its pltas:ng ensembles fetching songs j and citcby music lecouimend it as Something more than conventmial slapstick . Irish fa'ce comedy. Maud Sutton, a charming littie woman who has made an enviable reputation -in musical comedy heaa the cast and is ably supported by Lew Nelson. Jessie Stevens,' Frank Mitchell, Oilie Willard, Harry Fentelle, Claud Radeliffe and twenty dainty girls in pleasing' musical, numbers. Special. Pianp Sle. A special ale ot pianos is now on at Dilley'i). Among the goods is a Weber - a ad a Bush" 1 & Gert-, as well as many other well known instruments'. "-The-lot wa9 pur chased at greatly reduced prices, and buyers can have the benefit of the reduction. The sale will con tinue for 10 days only. ' Sale of Furniture. These and other articles "are to be sold at my residence, cor. 4th and Har rison streets. Uue upholstered parlor eet four pieces, on& large freuch plate mirror, pictures, one hall tree, one nail lamp, one center table, one aide board, two pair nice lace curtains, one steel range, one small cook stove, one email refrigerator, twelve window shades, one stair carpet bed room set and springs. Mrs. J. v. Kaupiscti Lost..' - . Between Philomath an d Gsonale' mill, small, black bear skin cape. Leave at Truss office. v ' ' Dry Wood. Maple or fir in anv ana ntitv. Leave orders at Hodes Grocery store, ' or order direct to undersigned at phone nnmber 226. - Erank Francisco. JjSome pial Plums During Oiir 1 Lot boya' overe jats, 5 to 12 years; worth " $5 fromtov $70," Plum Price $2.50.. ; 1 Lot men's mackento3he8 wcrth 5.5o to f6 5o, lum Price $45.0 1 Lot of me; .'s vet 1 kip boots, worth $3.5o, Plum Price, $2.48. i. I Lot boys' shoes, sizes 11 to S, worth $1.5o to $2, Plum Price; $1T 1 T,nr (Vian'a sVioab. wnrtVi SI K lnt) T r: s . . 1 Lot' men's black duck coate, blanket lined, Plum Price, $1.29. 1 Lot men's covet jiletere, Plum Price, $2.69. - ' 5 : ' 1 Lot men's odd pants, worth from $1 56 to $2.5o, Plum Prioe.fl apn 1 Lot boys' knee pantp, worth 5u oib. to 75 ds., Plum Pric, S3 ctsr ' 1 Lot boys' knee pants suits, ag-B 5 to 14, some worth $1 75. Pluiri Pi ice, $l.oo. 1 Lot bo.s suitvijngjpants, iges 12 to 19, sime worth $6, Plum Price, $2.98. , . ,' . ;., ; . .' 1 Lot of men's wool fleeced underwear. Plum Price, 98 bis. a sui'. 1 Lot men's frock suits, 33 o 87, worth fiom $7.5j to $15 Plum Pr c, $4 98. A broken lineof "Gold" whitedress shiits, $1 5oand$2 grades.Tiura Price, 75 cents. - , '.-. A lot outing flannels.. Pium Price 4 cents per yard. A lot embroideries, worth 25 to 37 cents, P.um Price, 15 cents. .All our cloak swrps, jackets, tailor made suit?, furs acd flannel hirt waists at HALf PRIGE. . , , A lot of women's onHng flannel night robes, 54 cents each. A lot lace curtains, 56 cents a pair. A lot ladif a eider down dressing Facques, 74 cents each. , A lot of ladies outing flannel kimonos, ,t 48 cents each. A Jot of women's gray, and ecru" vests and pants, ; 35 cent grade Plum Price, 2j cents.. Broken lines of it & G corset", $1 erade 69 cents, $1 5o grad, 98o $12 novelty dress pattern?, Pldm Price, $7 9o. $8 5 j novelty dress patterns, Plum Price, $5.9p. , A broken line of ladies and mies1,s rubbers, 18 6ent3 a pair. A lot of ladies $1.5o shoes, Plum Price, 98 cents. 1 " " . 2.00 " $1.35. 1 " " 3-o ' " ' ' " 1.9o. ,1 " " 3 5o " " 2.49. 1 " Misses 1 5j " .98. 1 " u : I.25 " " .88. ' 1 " " 2.oo " . A hrntpn linn nf nhilrlrpn'rf rHop . ...KU,,,. A frw ladies' aod Misses' mackintoshes, HALF PRIGE. . These prcss ar Spot Cash. : Cnme alopa; and save money and help us to clean hjuse b-fore oor New Spring Stick arrrives. SALf,SALT! WORCESTER SALT. Don't be put off with any other kind. Insist oh having iWorcester Salt! I:'. " It's the Best. flGpl GROCERY, ;: l .PHbMe483, CoMvAtLIsi OR. x . For Sale. : ' Bright cheat and rye' grass hay, vetch, spelts, timothy, and rye grass seeds. Poland China hogs, Shropshire rams, Good, brieht vetch straw, fresh from the barn, tor sale at reasonable' prices. L Li Brooks, Wanted. . One hundred to 200 head of goats Address, giving description, of flock and price, . , ' A, J, Johnson, Uorvallis. For Sale, Twenty shares of stock in the Equit able Savings and Loan Association, En nuireGeo. E. Lilly. First National Bank. , ' ' Bucks for Sale. Oxfords and Grade , Merinos all two years old past, Good sheep with prices reasonable. Call on or address . ' T.W.'B. Smith, . . .. Corvallis Phone Snrburban 43- Annual Sale. " 1.29. a hir amoina Shropshire Sheep. Ewes and Yearlings by Barkis 130841. Lambs by Freshman 188626. Well bred young stock " of both sexes for sale. . . . ' ' GEORGE ARMSTRONG, Corvallis, Oregon. H. S, PERNOT, Physician & Surgeon Office over postoffice. . Kesidence Cor. Fifth and Jefferson streets. Hoars 10 to 12 a. m., 1 to 4 p. m. Orders may be left at Graham & Wortham's drug store. P. At- KLINE LIVESTOCK AUCTIONEER CORVALLIS, OR. - Office at Huston's Hardware Store. P. O. Address, Box 11. .Pays . highest prices for all kinds of Live Stock. Satisfaction guaranteed. Twenty years experience. . .