LOCAL LORE. J. NEWS OF CORVALLIS AND VICINITY TOW) IN BRIEF. The Comings and Goings Social Gossip, Personal tion and Other Items Public Interest. ot reo p Men-of D. E. Swack will deliver a lect ura tomorrow afternoon at Barrett Lyceum. Subject, Local Uptlon. New sidewalks at James Smith's tl Monro Corner id's homes are amoog the new street ioapravemeate. Rev. D. L. Field will occupy the pulpit ot the M. E. church tomorrow at 11 a. m. a;d 8 p. m. About 30 000 piuods of wool, bought by A. J. Jobuson was shipped away on yesie'day morning's beat. Mr. and Mrs. Hill of Hill Military Araiemy at Portland, are gueata at Hotel Corvalll. June 22od hs bfeo set as the da'e on which tbe comlog reunion ot the Iowa colonists Id to ba held. Baptist church Sunday morn ing, subject, "What Truly Exalts a Nation. Eveoiog, "Grace and Glory. All are heartily luvlttd. i. Wool Is 17 cent e in the local mat k et. A few small lota ace arriving, and a limited number of sales are reported.. Mre. a. u. uoiaiey pave an "a'- ternoon" yestf ray to about thirty lady friends . The guest ot honor was Mrs. L. H. Wheeler of Seattle. Dr. Cathey returne I a few days ago from Tole lo, where he perform ed an important surgical operation on Mre. Sturtevaot of that town. Hirold Belt Is pitcher this sea eon f r the Aberdeen, Washington base ball team. He was with the same team last year. Twelve bundle i faet of e'gbt laeb ttllo? was shipped from the W. O. Corbett tila factory by boat to la dependence jeBte day. John Harris. William Barclay and Thomas Jones, tbe county board of r Jad viewers, returne 1 yesterday from Alsea, where they went to view the Huard Kimball road. At tbe Cbui-Jb of Christ nest Bund ty evening tbe pastor will speak on, "Toe Sinless Cbrlst" Social aud communion service at 11 a. m. con ducted by the officers 'of tbe church. S. L. Hays returned Thured ly from a trip to tbe Bohemia miner. He has a 30 days' leave ot absense, and leaves in a diy of two for other points. A carload of brick left tbe O. & E. station Thursday for S. G. Irvin at Newport. Tbev are to be used In tbe construct! m if seaside cottages, and are from the btlckjard of W. C Cor bett. A tie train has bean distributing ties along the line of the 0. & E, for some time past, issuing material for firing up the track for summer trav el. Tbe last load was taken over the line Thursday. Most of this years mohair clip bas been marketed. It Is probable that the average figure at which It sold is about 32 cents. A drop in tbe price occurred a few days ago ' aud tbe best quotation now la about 30 cents. David Osburn is so far recovered from tbe wound received io tbe Sun day morning trouble of three weeks ago, that be is able to be about. He was down town for tbe first time Thursday. His wound is rapidly healing, and though be still suffers occasional pain, be hopes in a couple of weeks to be able to resume bis place on the police force. The Corvallis Poultry Association is now a fixture. It was permanently organized at a meeting Thursday night. A constitution and by-laws were adopted and officers were elect ed. The latter are, B. W. JohDSon, president; Prof. McKellips, vice-president; Robert Johnson, secretary and treasurer; Gene Simpson, assistant .secretary ; F.L. Miller, superintendent. The officers, together with W. G. Em- ery and Prof. Entsely constitute tbe executive board. The purpose of the society is to promote the poultry in terests ot Benton county. An annual poultry show will be held, the first be log scheduled for December 8th, 9th and 10th. A child with garments blazing, creaming with fright and in peril ot an agonizing death, was a scene at the Sheaegreen borne Thursday evening, The child was Bernetta, aged flvs years. Lard and turpentine were be ing heated in a plate on tbe stove tor nse In treatment ot colds among mem bers ot tbe family. The contents ot the plate suddenly took fire, blazsd up, and was dropped by the UtMe one. Tbe flames immediately Ignited tbe clothing of the child who screamed and started to rush from tbe room. Tbe father happened to be near, and quickly clasping tbe little one in his arms, with much difficulty succeeded in smothering the flames. A moment ot delay must certainly have resulted in a fatality. The father's bands are badly burned, but the little one escap ed more fortunately, receiving only a tew aiignt burns on tbe bands arms. Services at the Ca'holic church tomorrow a the nsnal hours. W. H. McComas, a well-known Eastern Oregun newspaper man, is In town for a week, on a business er rand. - Mis! F. E. Smith and Son, ot Sa lem, arrived Thursday and are the guests of Mrs. Smith's parents, Mr. and M rs. K. M. Gilberr. Mrs. B. W. JobnsoD, Mrs. B. F. Irvine and Mr. and Mre. E. R. Bryson drove to Albany Thursday evening to sea Miss Isabel Irving In "The Crisis." , The Salem Statesman, in winding up a social item describing a recent marriage of prominent people says, "The nappy couple has gone to tbe asylum where the honeymoon will be spent." Mr. and Mrs. 8. L. Kline arrived Wednesday evening from New York City, after an absence cf tour weeks. The. homeward trip was made via Denver, Ogden and Sacramento, and occupied neatly a week. J. N. Labley, .who recently arriv ed from Brimfleid, Illinois, ha3 pur chased the G. 'W. Smith residence, east of the Methodist cbureb, and is shortly to occupy it with bis family. Others from tbe same locality are ex pected here later on. Tbe price is $1,600. Frad Getcheii. of Iowa, who has been tbe guest for 10 days ot Mr. and Mrs. Frank Franeleco, lefc yesterday to continue bis tour of the Coast. He expects to come west with bis mother in the near future, and locate, possibly in Corvallis. A number of friends of tbe family were eoteitalned in his honor at the Francisco home Wednes day evening. Tbe tents and camping outfits have, arrived for the big camp meet ing to be held in Corvallis by tbe Seventh-Day Adventist denomination, The shipment is at the steamboat dock, and comprises 75 camp outfits, aggregating Sevan tons in weight. The meeting begins May 25th and will con tlous until June 5tb. Speakers t.om WasbiDgtoo, D. C, from San Francis co, acid all tbe ministers of the denom ination in Western Oregon will be present. As the grown-up are, so are -the children. The little ones Imitate their elders. The little folk that took part In the late production of Queen Esther, are giving the show again on their own book. They have been practicing tbe parts ever since tbe two nights in which tbey eaw the grown-up people appear In regal splendor. - Vivian Welsher is tbe King and Grace Smith the queen. The place of performance le In the barn of one of tbe families in volved. The price of admission is five cents, and two afternoon . performan ces are given. One was scheduled for yesterday afternoon and the other for this afternoon. Heaven bless the children. At Bellfenntain. Born to the wife of V. B. Buck ingham formerly of this place a son.. victor Moses of (JorvaIli8 was : shaking hands with friends in this place one day this week. The Blacksmith has bought the house belocgiug to Mr. Tozier and wi!l move ii , crt a lot recently purchased heteof Starr. J. L. Caton reports most of the spring seeding finished in his neigh borhood. The social given by the Belknap school was a success. . J. H. Edwa'ds has the poles all out for his line of telephone. - O. Thrasher has been canvassing this part of the valley this week for the fire insurance company. There will be preaching at this place Sunday morning and after noon by Rev. Handsaker of Cor vallis. Dinner on the ground. Piease remember that the grange picnic will be on the 28 th of May instead ot J une 2. The Roosevelt club meeting this week was largely attended and a general good time prevailed. ARE MADE TO "WEAR. AKD TO RESIST WEAR That's one reason why they're s so popular. Of course you know the warranty. 10 cents a button. $1 a Rip Hskfor tnem at . Call On P 111- Z16R0EF Senator John Daly has tendered bis resignation as senator, from Ben ton. A Salem dispatch says: State Senator John D. Daly, of Benton coun ty, has followed the lead ot Senator McGinn, and has tendered his resigna tion as senator, to take effect when bis successor Is elected and qualified. His letter brars date of May 1, 1904, but was received by tbe governor this morning, and Is as follows: ''Having accepted tbe office of surveyor-general of Oregon, I hereby beg leave to ten der my resignation as state senator tor Benton county, to take effect on such date as my successor is legally j qualified." j A deluge of College bulletins flow-! ed into the local poetofflce Thursday morning, for mailing abroad, and gave the rffice force much pain. It took two trips of tbe college wagon to de liver tbe bulletins at tbe office. The latter bad to be twice handled in the office, and when fiaally arranged for shipment, filled ten big mall sacks. The weight of the lot was about 4,000 pounds. Tbe bulletins sent out were four in number as f lions: "Small Fruits," by Prof. Coote; "Canning Cheese," Prof. Pernot; -Plant Food and Use of Fertiiiz?rs," Prof, Kolselv; "Some Results in Swine Feeding," Dr. Witbycombe. Ech bull --tin is sent to about 8.000 persons, making 32,000 bulletins in all. The matter was print ed at the college printing office. Our ladies fine shoes and oxfords a $2, 2.50. 3.00, and 3.50 are tbe strongest lines we Lave ever shown. Nolan & Callahan. At Philomath. Mr. Gant has returned from Chs- balis Wash, where he was sum moned by the death of his con-in law Mr. Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell was killed by a plow handle strik him in the abdomen while plowing. He was a civil war veteran and had many wounds to show for his service in the war. He leaves a wife and three children. Born May 3 to Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Davis, a daughter. Mrs. T. Tom , oi Alsea, brought her little three year old boy over the -mount tin to Philomath last Monday to have a plum stone re moved from his throat. ; He had swallowed the plumb etone and it bad lodged in his throat before reaching his stomach. The infant son of J. Bennett ate the heads from a quantity of matches last Monday, but, receiv ing prompt assistance it is believed all danger of poisoning has passed. Dr. Newth was summoned to Alsea last Saturday to attend Mrs. Marion Hayden who bad fallen from her horse and disloca'ed her ankle. A meeting was held at I. O. O, F. hall Tuesday evening for inter change oi views regarding a rural telephone system. It was generally agreed that the telsphane was an immediate necessity, but no plan was decided on. A letter from Mr, DeVarney was read, also from Z Davi- of Corvallis. aud it is sup posni some plan willsoon be agreed on. M r--. Rosebraugh started Saturday for a vUit in Illinois at i.t St Louis Exposition. east at.d Strayed or S-olen. John Goos, who resides four miles south of town, has lost a span of horses, eitbe-stolen, or gone estray. Any m forniHtion in regard to them will be well rewarded. Fresh bread at Dunn & Thatcher's, Go to Dunn & Thatchers for grit bone and shell and all other kinds of poultry and stock remedies. Japanese articles for sale at the Jap anese booth. Lewis and Clark among the living pictures May 25th. Visit the gypsy camp. Take a cooling drink with Rebekab Notice for Publication. Timber Land, Act June 1878, United States Land Office, Oregon City, Oregon, March 23rd. 190. Kotlce Is hereby given that In compliance with the provisions ot the act of Congress of June 3, 1878, entitled "An act for the sale of timber lands in the States of California Oregon Nevada and Washington Territory" as extended toall the Public Land State by act of August t, 189?, Howard L. Bush of Eoskins, county of Benton, state of Oregon, has this day filed la this office his sworn statement Ho. 6386, for the purchase of toe S. W. X of S. W. Jf of Section No. 20 In Tovnsnlp No. 10 South, Bange No. West W. M., and will offer proof to show that the land sought is more valuable for its ttmner or stone than for agricultural purposes, and to establish his claim to said land before Victor P. Moses, County Clerk. Corval 1U, Benton Coun ty, Oregon, on Saturday, the 11th day of . June. He names as witnesses: Edd O. Frantx, of Hosklns, Oregon. Abe H. West, " "J Lincoln Allen of Kings Valley, Oregon. David H. Simmon of PeeDee Oreeon. Any and all persons claiming adversely the above-described lands are requested to file their claims in this office on or before said 11th aay or June, 190. Algernon 8. Dresser, Register. Just received the finest line of cloth ing. We bonght this from the best manufacturers and every suit is guar anteed. Call and see us for clothing, and i uur men & suit at io, icisi marvel, Henkle & Davis. E. R. Bryson, Attorney-At-Law. For Groceries and Crockery. Finest line of China and Cut Glass to be found in the City. Agent for Chase & San born high grade coffee. Produce taken in exchange for groceries. Phone 71. Growing Aches and Pains. Mrs. Tosie Sumner. Bremond, Texas, writes, April 2, 1902: "I hare used Bal lard's Snow Liniment in my family for three years. I would not be without it in the house. I have used it on my lit tle girl for growing pains and aches in her knees. It cured her right away. I have also used it for frost bitten feet, with good success. It is the beat liniment Ieverueed." 25c, 50c. $1.00. Sold by Graham & Wortham. Blackledge keeps large assortment matting. of Iron beds at Blackledge's new furci ure store. Look Here. I have a good stock ranch for sale two hundred and ninety five acres with un limited outrange, a small house and also a small orchard. This place is in tbe Belknap settlement one half mile from poscoffice, six miles from Monroe, four miles from Bellfo'untain, 2l4 miles from church. Price to suit pur chaser. Enquire of A. W. Hawlev, Notice t) Creditors. Notice Is hereby given to all persons that the underlgued has been duly appointed execu tor ot the last will and testament of Guilford Barnard deceased, by tne County Co rt of Bentou county, for tbe state of Oregon. All persons having: claims against said es tate are hereby requiied to present the same to me, properly verified as by law reouired within six wonths of the date hereof, to the undersigned at his residence near Monroe, Oregon, or at the oftice of Yates & Yates,, in Corvallis, Oregon. uatea tni tin uay 01 may, hkh. EobertKyle. Executor of the last will and testament of Guilford Barnard, deceased. E.E.WHITE Real Estate Co. r ;r " 1 Man's All Wool Suit $1000 HENKLE & DAVIS Gorvallis. Every Suit Guaranteed Are you going to buy a suit or a pair of pants? Let us quote you prices. Call and see our line ready made clothing. We will save you money. A GOLDEN 0PP0RTO1I1TY. Now is the time to think about Cbat Pair of eyeglasses You were to treat your eyes jto. Come to me and I will fit your eyes, guarantee the fit, and will be here from 7 to 6 to make good my guarantee. E. W. S. PRATT, The Jeweler and Optician. Close at 6 p. m. except Saturdays. 1 F YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOME REAL good bargains in stock, grain, fruit and poultry , Ranches, write for our special list, or come and see us. We shall take pleasure in giving you alVt the reliable information you wish, also showing you over the country. ; AMBLER & WATERS. Real Estate, Loan, and Insurance. I ' Corvallis and Philomath, Or. s ,S THE PRIDE OF THE WEST Kl IIOK -1-HE'S NEW BIG SHOWS The Great Tented Amusement Enterprise that Fulfills Every Promise Circus - Menagerie - Museum - Hippodrome Are you looking for a Home . Or a good Investment? If so we take pleasure in showing you over the country and are confident we can give yon the right price on some thing will suit you. We have tracts from 5 to I500 acres. We have Fruit lands, Hop lands, Farm lands, Poultry ranches, Stock ranches and Timber lands. Ranging in price from $7 to $125 per acre all owing to lo cation and improvements. We also have a nice list of city proper ty. Lots from $75 to $500 each. Resi dences from $3o to $3000 each according to location and impiovemente we also have some good business locations. Offices first door south of reading room. White & Stone, Corvallis Or. Olill exhibit in COrual Friday May 20th 2 Kings. Elevated Stage Rings A NEW CIRCUS THROUGHOUT HERBINE : WiU overcoms indigestion and dyspep sia; regulate tne Dowels and cure liver and kidney complaints. It ia the best blood enncher ana invigorator in the world. It is trarelv vegetable, nerfectlv harmless, and should you be a sufferer from disease, yon will nse it if yon are wise. R. N. Andrews, Editor and Mgr. Co coa and Rockledge News, Cocoa, Fla., writes: "I have nsed yonr Herbine in my family, and find it a most excellent medicine. Its effects upon myself have been a marked benefit. I recommend It unhesitatingly." 50c Sold by Graham & Wortham, . City Treasurer. I announce myself a candidate for tbe office of treasurer of the City of Corval lis, subject to the decision of voters at the next annual city election. Wm, McLagan. H. S. PERNOT, Physician & Surgeon Office over poatoffice. Residence Cor. Fifth and Jefferson streets. Honrs 10 to 12 a. m., 1 to 4 p. m. Orders may be eft at Graham & Wortham's drug store. E. E.WILSON, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office in Zierolf Building, Corvallis. O Notice of Publication. Timber Land Act June 3, 17S. Cnited States Land Office, Oregon City, Oregon. Corvallis, Oregon, March 3rd, 1901 Notice is hereby given that in compliance with the provisions of the act of Congress ot JuneS, 1878, entitle, "An act for the sale of timber lands in the States of California, Oregon Nevada, and Washington Territory" as extend ed to all the Public Land states by act of Aug ust , 1S92, Benjamin F. Totten of Corvallis, county of Benton, state of Oregon, has this day filed in this office his sworn statement No. 6377, for the purchase of the S. &. X it Section No. SO, in Township No. 13 S. Bange No. 6 West, and will otter proof lo show that the land sought is more valuable tor its timber or stone than for agricultural purposes, and to estab lish his claim Co said land before Victor 1. Moses, County Clerk, Benton county, State ot Oregon, on Friday, the third day oi June, 1904, He names as witnesses: John L Bexford, ot Corvallis, Oregon. Martin Butler of " Abraham Coon, of " Thomas Coon of lnavale, " ' 1 - Any and all persons claiming adversely the above described lands arc requested to file their claims In this office on or before said 3rd day of June, 1901. ... . . Algernon S. Dresser. . Register. A Multitude; of New Features Never JW" Presented in America. 5 MARVELOUS BELFORDS 5 The World's Greatest Acrobats. MELN0TTE, LA NOLE and HELNOTTE Europe's Premier Comedy High Wire Artists. . YING LA VANS 4 Most Sensational Aerial Gymnasts. 6 GARDNER FAMILY 6 Heroes ot the High Horizontal Bars. 6 GRACEFUL GROTHS 6 Most Remarkable Contortionists Extant. 3 CDONALD BROS. 3 The Foremost Trick Cyclists. 8 ROYAL OKA JAPANESE TROUPE 8 TRAINED ANIMAL EXHIBITION Performing Elephants, Catnele, Lions, Tigers, Hyeneas, Tapirs, Llamas" Buffalos, Kangaroos, Ostriche. Elk, Deer, Ponies, Goats and "Monkeys. 20 - JOLLY JESTING CLOWNS - 20 Herbert Rumleys School of Educated Seals Quartet of Cake Walking Horses Herr Geisler School of Comedy Elephants Enchanting Pony Ballet t One Hundred Startling Acta Royal Roman Hippodrome Million Dollar New Menagerie ; v " A Mighty University of Natural History V , - Olympian Stadium Mammoth Aerial Enclave Grand Cold Glittering Street Parade Will Leave Show Grounds Every Morning at 10:30 Adults, 50c Children, 25c ' - OneTicKet Admits Ton to Everything. -Jt -3 V or- u "'