LOCAL. LOSE. (Unrttaemmti In this column charged ; Tor M IbenteofK cent per line . THE BOOM Oft! -. Wool 15 to 16 cents. ' j, ' : Wheat 75. ' . g Commencement this year at College of Philomath will occur on the 14th of June. Miss Bessie Micheal, who has been in Rochester N. Y. for some time, is expected in Corvallis soon. Richard Franklin returned Monday to Anacortes, Washington. Mrs. Franklin will spend another week visiting Corvallis relatives. Mary's Peak camp W. O. W. will give a basket social in their ball Friday evening, May 27th. Everybody ; invited. Come and have a good time. The Knights of Phythias had a jollification in their hall Monday evenine. There was an elaborate banquet, with W.G .Emery astoast master. The affair was given in honor of the many new members of the order. Ralph Adams, living in Job's ad dition, ran a. rusty nail almost through his foot last Sunday. By I prompt applications of the usual remedies, however, all inflamation was kept down, and no serious re sults from the wound are anticipa ted. The last recital of the present college term will be given by the pupils of the piano and violin de partment of the Agricultural college June 4th. As usual, the event will take place in the college chapel, and no admission charged. Dr. Edson Ward, the expert chiropodist, is in Corvallis at Ho tel Corvallis, for a short time. He cures corns, bunions and ingrow ing toe nails without pain or : in convenience. No extra charge for calling at residence. There is to be a union meeting of the Christian Endeavor societies of the city, next Sunday. The gather ing will be in the Congregational church, and some prominent speak ers will be present. I,ocal option will be the theme of discussion -r-v ; !i J .everyone is mviieu. Business on the three rural routes out of Corvallis continues to be lively. The figures for the past month are as follows: On route number one, pieces of mail dehv ed, 4217; collected, 693; total pieces handled, 4910. Number 2, delivered, 384; collected, 633, to tal, 4217. Number 3, delivered, 3407, collected, 680, total, 4087 Many friends in this city will be pleased to hear of E. J. Lea, the former well known OAC stud ent. To a friend in this city, Mr. Lea writes from Aiea, Oahu, Hon olulu, where he is engaged on a sugar plantation, in the employ of the Honolulu Plantation Company. Among other things of interest, Mr. Lea says: "We are in , the midst of the sugar crop, and are crowding things to the limit at present. We make 1 so tons of sugar per day- Please extend my regards to President Gatch and family, and remember me to all my old friends." Extensive repairs are to be made to the electric plant at the college during the coming summer. There has always been some dis satisfaction with the present, man ner of lighting, as the lights that are the iartherest from . the plant are weaker than those that are nearer, which is a condition that should not exist, bometime alter the close of college, repairs to and a general overhauling of the ap paratus will be made, and it is the purpose to put in equalizers that will make all the lights of uniform brilliancy, whether located near the plant or in the remcfc: parts of the grounds. A new switch board to cost $850, is to be a part of the new improvements. The city election occurred Mon day. There was only a moderate amount of in'ere:-t taken, andjevery thing passed off peacably. The judges were Caleb Davis, in the first ward, Joseph Yates in the sec ond, and R. H. Colbert in the third. The clerks were Robert Johnson and W. H. Dilley. For the officer of chief of police there were three candidates, and the total votes cast for each were Lane 222, Henkle 97, F. R. Overlander, 72. For police judge. E. P. Greffoz was re-elected by a total of 381, and for city treasurer, William McLagan re ceived 3S6, being alone in the race. For first ward councilmen, J. B, Irvine received 73 and D. C. Rose 54 ballots: in the second ward Alex Rennie got 92, A. J. Johnson, 98, W. Crees, 30 and J. D. Mann, 49; and in ward number three, W. G. Emery, received 90, W. R. Han- sell. 95, Samuel Mills, 1 1 and Minor Swick 51 votes. A number of scattering ballots, were cast Seiior Excursion A Reception Other Newsy Notes. During An? Spaing for Years. J ' The annual excursion to Newport "which is given Dy the senior class Contractors and Mechanics - Bnsy- More Building in Progress than -n-f Fewjresidents of Corvallis, unless they are addicted to the habit . of strolling over town regularly, can form anjadequate idea of. the amount of building that is in progress at the present time. Early this spring it was stated by contractors that the coming season was to be a record breaker, and the prediction has proven a true one. Looking in any direction one pleases, the eye notes from one to half a dozen new' build ings, some under construction others just begun, and many just comple ted. In the western part of town, es peciafjy there is a boom in the build ing lifte. - A resident the other day in counting up the new dwellings that have been erected in the west ern part of town during the past three years, not idclnding the Col lege hill residents, stated that from 25 to 30 houses had been built, and there are a number now in course of construction. In this connection it may be stated that houses to rent are in great demand at present, and one man who is now building a cottage in Job's Addition hasjeased the same for a period of four years, at $7 per month. The condition is a gratifying one to Corvallis people as carpenters, mason ,s painters and all other mechanics are busy, and the defination of industry is progress. AT THE COLLEGE, BIG SHOWS. Norris & Rowe's will be in Corvallis Next Friday. The festive tented season is once more upon us and our hearts beat in unison with bur happy young sters in the glad anticipation ot again witnessing the thrilling acts of trained athletes; the antics of the amusing clowns, the marvelous in telligence of the highly trained animals ana tne learsome, awe some," yet fascinated wonder which thrills our hearts when we gaze upon the wild beasts confined in the menagerie. It is always an event when the ever welcome Norris & Rowe's big shows give exhibitions in this city and this season more than ever before will the excite ment run higher for the really splendid show they brought" us last season, these clever young managers have added a huge cir cus world in itself. It contains gymnasts, acrobats, tumblers, equilibrists, clowns and athletes whose' marvelous flights through the air will prove spectacularly thrilling to audiences. 1 he greater show is just twice as large as it ever was before. It will be given in two rings and upon an elevated stage. A multi tude of new features never before presented in this country will be shown. It will contain a. men agerie of wild an native beasts performing elephants, - camels, liODS, tigers, tapirs, llamas, buffa loes, kangaroos, ostriches, elk, deer ponies, goats and monkeys, but most wonderful of all will be the thrilling acts performed high up in mid air by the athletes. , Managers Norris & - Rowe have secured this season to make good their claim that they have a big circus, arid though there has been an enormous outlay of capital in order to secure these acts and nov elties, no other than the old es tablished scale of prices will pre vail. The mammoth new tents will therefore surely hold immense audiences and in this way will re pay the owners for their generous outlay. The new big shows will give two performances here next Friday, May 20th. of the OAC, will start from the C. & E. depot Saturday May 21 at six o'clock. The senior excursion is one of the principal features is the the college, and always draws' a large crowd, not only from the stu dents but from the town people as well. To a person who has ; never been at Newport, the trip is worth twice his money any time, . for It is given at the time of year when na ture is at her best. The hills ' and mountains are ' covered with the beautiful Rhododendron which when mixed with the green of the leaves, presents a. most beautiful picture.- The seniors are endeavor ing to ' make this excursion more attractive than any , before. V The college band has been engaged for the day and will play during the journey over-, afld while on the beach. One of the principal fea tures of the day will be surf bathing which is always enjoyed by a large number of people. .Do not hesi tate about going on account of it being a good day because the sen iors have had their order in for a good day a month ago. And only a $1.50 for the round trip. . The reception Friday evening in the Armory given by the Y. M. and Y. W. C. A. was well attended. The program was ' first rendered, the crowning feature of which was the talk given by Professor Lake After the program the people were invited to enjoy a journey through the Frigid, Temperate and Torrid zones - where : relreshments were served to theSveary travellers. ' Don't forget tonight famous Hazel- wood ice cream at Miles Starr's; . For Sale. Vetch, speltz, timothy and rye grass seed. Poland China hogs. Shropshire sheep. One fresh cow a pair large geese. two-horse tread power in tunning order. Timothy and vetch straw bright from barn. I. L. Brooks. THE OREGON GRANGERS. They Will he Banqueted and Hade Miich of Preparations Under Way. There was ' a special ' meeting of the Corvallis Grange Saturday afternoon. It took place in the col lege building and the purpose' "of the gathering was to perfect plans for the welcoming ' and entertain ment of the state grangers who are to gather in this - city next week. There is much stir among local residents in regard to the coming event, and committees are hard , at work. ; ' ,'' -. ' . The first session of the grange occurs at 10 a. m., Tuesday, and Tuesday evening there will be a grand public banquet, given by the Benton- county grangers, the City of Corvallis and Agricultural college. Preparations are being made to ert tertain 30b guests atjthis feast. An ad dress of welcome for the city another address by Mrs. Mary J. Whitby in the name of the Benton county grangers, and response by R. P. Boise of Salem, and by Clara H. Waldo, of Macleay, are - features proposed for Tuesday evenings spread. The coming affair is the 31st annual meeting of Oregon Grangers and no event that has taken place in Corvallis for many aday has aroused so much interest and enthu siasm. " It is expected the city will be filled with strangers by Monday evening. . . TOMORROW NIGHT; Last Saturdav's issue of the Oregon Daily Journal contained a half tone of Prof. Ruthyn Turner, of the violin department of OAC. Accompanying the picture was the following complimentary sketch: "Prof. Ruthyn Turney principal of the violin department of the Agri cultural college at Corvallis, was for a number of years a pupil of the famous Norwegian violinist, Herr August Aamold, and is known from Los Angeles to Skagway as a tem peramental violinist of rare ability. As a composer he has few equals in the United States." A number of students consisting of members from the Philadelphia!! society attended the funeral of Fred Houston at Eugene, Saturday. The members representing the college and society .were; Ernest Hinnch, J. R. McCormick, J. C. Knapp, H. B. Bower, H. C. Darby and Jim McKenzie. ' Work on the catalogue is being pushed to the utmost. Extra help is required to do the necessary work so as to get the catalogue out before the school. closes, one of the principal features of the new catalogue will be a complete list of the alumni of the Oregon Agricultural College. The list contains the name, class, degree business and ." present address of each graduate. V The . Misses Roberts, Moores, viraves, Pnillips ana Whitby were guests at Cauthorn Hall Sunday, for dinner. The boys of the Jeff ersonian soci ety were agreeably surprised Satur day evening by a visit .from the Pierian society. Each of the young ladies brought with her some oranges with which she treated the boys. Ed .Dyer a former student of OAC was a guest of R. C. Shepard last Sunday. . Major jHardin inspected those students who expect to graduate next year preparatory to the choos ing of the commissioned officers for next year's officer. - . The senior picnic Saturday after noon is reported by all who, atten ded to have been a success. The party was loaded on two wagons drawn by the college engine, with engineer Hall at the throttle. The party spent the afternoon at Wyatt's grove playing the good old fashioned games of drop-the-handkerchief and black-man. The afternoon was too soon gone and the merry crowd was gathered together to partake of a sumptous lunch. . As the glorious sun was just disappear ing behind the mountain top, cas ting the evening shadows upon the ground r the seniors, sadly, yet with a reeling mat tne atternoon had been well spent started on - their homeward journey. Bricks of ice cream can be ordered at Miles Starr. Be sure and get the famous Hazelwood ice cream. Musical Recital at ihe Opera House Teachers Institute The Program. One of the features of the an nual county institute is a musical recital to be given at the Opera House tomorrow night, under di rection of Ruthyn Turney, head of the violin department at the col lege. The admission is free and everybody is invited. Ihe pro gram is as follows: March, Konorah Hazel OAC Orchestra. Violin, First Concert.. ..Turney Ruthyn Turney, Overture Electric Sparks. :.Ferrazzi Orchestra. Vocal, Selected Mr. Otto F. L. Herse. Black and Tan Lowthian Orchestra. ' : Piano, Polacca Brillante Op 72 - Weber . Mordaunt A. Goodnough. The Dove's Return .Baker Orchestra. Annie Laurie Dudley Beck Ladies Chorus. Our sample line clothing is now in. of swell summer OAC Pressing Co. Our sample' line of swell summer clothing is now in. ing Co. : tailor made OACPreae- Go to Blackledge's for window shades Lost, Strayed or Stolen. Disappeared from my barn oh i ith street last Wednesday night, a Shetland pony, sorrel, white face. When last seen on Mountain View road two or three miles north of Conrailis. The re turn of the pony or information leading to its recovery, will be suitably reward ed. A. J. Johnson. , Corvallis. Hazel wood ice cream .is the famous pure kind that melt in your mouth, and tastes better than any other. Wanted. At the City restaurant, an elderly woman to work in the kitchen and wash dishes. Also good waitress. ' A Business Chance, Any person dssirous of making easy money through the excusive sale by counties of the most useful tool ever in vented, can secure such an opportunity by a small investment. See W. H. Mc Comas at Occidental Hotel. Nolan & Callahan's new spring stock is now complete in all departments. " 53053 Fanion 34473. Imported black Fercheron stallion will make the season of 1904 as follows, Mon., Tnea. and Wed,, Farmers Barn, Corvallis; Thusr., McFadden . Farm, Brace; Fri. and Sat., Monroe-. Terms. $15, the season, $20 to insure.. . T. K. Fawcett, Owner. - Corvallis, Ore. For Sale. ai Poland China boar. . 22 months ol subject to register. - . '. A Alfred Bicknell, 5 miles north of Corvallis. X . . - ,,; Painting and Paper HaHging All orders promptly filled.' Phone 05. : Samuel Kerr. Found. A ladies black serge jacket. Owmer can secure same at Starr's confectionary store. For Sale First class, second growth fir wood of uniform length, no round sticks, Guar anteed 128 cubic feet per cord. . Leave orders at P. M. Zierolf." D. S. Adams. See Blackledge's fine couches. We make - special rates to families. Corvallis Steam Laundry. Call up Main 274- Bamboo furniture at Blackledge's new store. - ' ' Blcakledge keeps all kinds of table ' Tacts About SUirts! . Sometimes a woman put? on a new hat and a new jacket aud wears them with an old skirt-one of those kind that tag down on one side or is about 4 inches shorter in iront than behind--you know how she looks Thcre'd be a big difference in her appearance if she'd come and get a "Skirt Here" they'er made right, made to hang right, made full enough, not too full, but jus.t enoiiih to be the latest style, made just like an individual tailored skirt ' These skirts arejnade from ma terials suitable for all seasons of the year. Some are plain cloth others of pretty ' mixtures, perfect fitting and correctly tailored. Worth $2.50, $3 $3.50, $4 and $5. S. L. KLINE'S, Regulator of Low Priees. , Cbipmati's Commercial RESTAXJRANT. 8S : : fNew Room, v - New Furnishings, Everything Complete. $4 '-."..i NEXT D00B KOBTH OF SMALL & SON. J CLARENCE CHIPMAN. EMERY'S ART , STUDIO I ' .. . . . South Main. St., .Corvallis, Ore. 1 Carbon, Platinum and Platino Portraiture t O. A. C. ATHLETIC AND SCENIC VIEWS. ' Art Calendars, Sofa Pillow Covers, And other Photographic Novelties.: At Zierolfa Alfalfa, Red. Clover, White Clover, Timothy, Orchard, Vetch, Rape Dwarf Essex and all other kinds of garden seeds. , Look for the name Crouse & Brande ger on your spring suit. , r . Jop Ioutyd Sf?o?s for TeT) bJS New Spring Style A-t ! - $3.5 ig Unexcelled in style, mater- fiOf ; ial and workmanship. Absolute- r " -uarantee m every particu- Special in Men's Spring Suits. Every - and in fact ever thing in this Stitch . suit is perfect. . ITS MADE TO FIT and it certainly does- to try on one of them means good-bye tailor, and money saved. Come . and be convinced now! ir" Corvallis, Oregon. I