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.
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