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Gorvallis Times: OBdal Payer of Beatea Cowtr. . COBTAUIS, OBKOOIf, MAT II, UM. Democratic Gounty Ticket. Far Senator ' Panderton Avery. For Sheriff TL P. Burnett. For ClerK Victor P. Motes. For Recorder Horace Locke. For Commissioner Peter RicK&rd. , For School Superintendent S. L. Pratt. For Treasurer W. A. Buchanan. For Assessor ' Thomas Davis. For Surreyor T. A. Jones For Coroner. 0. J. BlacKledg'e. WHY THEY BUTCHER JOLLY To numerous republicans, one of the non-understandable conditions in this campaign is the concerted and persistent effort of the headless "four columns" to butcher commis sioner William Jolly, politically. Assertions are repeatedly made in that publication that not only re flect on r Jolly as commissioner, but upon his integrity, as a man, and throughout the future, these assertions, if anybody believes them, will rise up to confront Mr. Jolly and his friends. William Jolly is among the honorable citizens of Benton county. He has been a re spected resident for many years, His reputation among his neighbors and otherwhere in the county is that he is honest and upright. Every man who knows him, believes that it is at all times his purpose to do right between man and man. In any event he has been elevated by his fellow citizens to the office of county commissioner, defeating in the contest one of the best and truest citizens of the county. In that po sition, Mr. Jolly has carried with him a set purpose to do the best he knew bow, a willingness to trans act the business of the county in the interest of the people, and a contin ued consciousness of a discharge of his duty to the best of his ability. It so happened also that in the trans action of public business, he was at all times in perfect harmony with the other members of the court, and that it is therefore the opinion of the three, to-wit, William Jolly, Richard Irwin and Virgil Watters that the interest of the people have, -at all times , been conserved and protected. And, what has been said above of Mr. Jolly is equally true of Mr. Watters and Mr. Irwin. Both are honorable, straight-forward men, who in public position and private life endeavor to be just and square with all men. For instance, Mr. Irvyin, as 11 kuQWi is a self made tariher whose character is open, frank and free, to be read by all men, and who was elected commis sioner, not from his own seeking, but as a result of presistent urging of his neighbors and friends. Now everybody knows that every official act done by Rich Irwin, Virgil Watters and by William Jolly has the stamp of honesty behind it. Everybody knows, and nobody will A- fhat thr Vnnwn interritv and . honorable career of each of these men is in itself a bond, a guarantee, that the official acts of the county court have been faithfully, ably and honorably discharged. In spke, however, of these well known conditions, there is a persis tent howl in the "doorstep" depart ment against the county court, and its acts. State taxes are abnormally high, and advantage is taken of the fact that men at the sheriff's coun ter have much money to pay out, to endeavor to dupe them into be lief that Mr. Jolly and the rest of the county court has robbed some body. Figures are produced, and tables are re-hashed in which sums are shifted about, all for the purpose of deceiving and deluding honest men. Here is a sample of the state ments made: "The consensus of opinion among farmers seems to be that the greater portion of this large sum, $15. 495 has virtually been squandered in unprofitable expert ments inroad-making" see Gazette Mav6thl. The "greater portion" of $15, 495 is a lot of money of which to say that William Jolly and his colleagues have simply "squan dered" it, yet tnat is me straigni unequivocal language of the "door. cum" statement. It is a serious charge, even for a thing that Mr. Woodcock branded as a "fraud' See Gazette April 5th to make against Mr. Jolly, with an understood pur pose of discrediting ; him before the people of the county, and before the men who elected him to office. ' v Why is it done? About "a year ago, the present county court, fol lowing the precedent of JudgeHuf ford, had prepared and printed a statement which showed the fiscal operations of Benton county : for' a term of years, including the amount of debt-reduction by the several ad ministrations. The report exposed the gross misrepresentation the Ga zette had been guilty of in figures it had formerly published and because of that the present ''department has it in for Commissioner Jolly and his colleagues. They set forth the truth and it happened to discredit falsehoods that had been told, and for that, it is the view of the "de partment." that Mr. Jolly shall be butchered politically. It is a piece of spite work, pure and simple, without justification, without reason and without excuse. The effect is bad, because when men are attacked for an honest effort to better roads how can future county boards be ex pected to be tavorable to improve ment of highways? What county court will interest itself m expendi ture of public money for road bet terment if a newspaper that ought to be favorable to good roads spends its time in criticism of road work? With a so-called newspaper condon ing road-work because of its own petty grievances at the court, ' of what utility is it for the ' people to urge, desire, dream of or even hope for a bettered road system. There isn't a man or a set of men on earth who will undertake to build, better roads, if they know beforehand that they are to be! assailed, galled and lied about for an effort to better things. For the present, the ques tion of road improvement in Benton may as well be dropped. '1 The question . is, - has Victor Moses done his duty ' as county clerk? If not, vote against him. If he has done his duty, and he has; if he is the best county clerk in Oregon, which he is, if he ' has given the people the ' best service that was ever given by any clerk in any office in any county, which he has; if he is one of the - best boys that -ever was placed before the' people as a candidate, which he is, then why turn him down? : ' Is it not a cold business proposition with taxpayers that he ought to be el ected to a second term in office? If. under the circumstances, there is reason to turn him down, will some one explain what that reason is? . . It is water on Lawyer Yates' wheel for the four-column "depart ment" to proceed with the effort to kill off Commissioner Jolly, po litically. If taxpayers can be fool ed into the belief that they are be ing robbed by the county court, they will lose sight of the real fact that it is the enormous state tax resultant from legislative ex travagance that makes taxes so high, That, in turn, will make them use less scrutiny with res pect to the legislative candidates, and it is by exactly such a condi tion that thfe cunning lawyer hopes to steal into office. It is hard med icine for Jolly and for Jolly's sup porters and friends, but it is just the thing for Lawyer Vates. Every time Mr, Jolly gets a blow under luc "cll 11 the belt, the lawyer's senatorial stock Soes UP a notch Of course. the guiding motive of the "four-columns" is spitework, bin the lawyer sees plunder in it for himself. It is a cute scheme for the "senator," but it is a cold day when he hasn' t some scheme. Strayed or Stolen. John Goos, who resides four miles south of town, has lost a span of ho rses, either stolen, or gone estray. Any in: formation in regard to them will be well rewarded. Stop in and see onr swell line of sum mer clothing. OAC Pressing Co. Methodist Conference. Los Angeles Calif. Account above conference, the South era Pacific Co. will make reduced rate on the certificate plan from main line points in Oregon south of Portland, and passenger will purchase tickets to Los Angeles, for which agent will collect the highest one way rate, giving a special receipt. On presentation of this receipt duly executed, by original purchaser, Southern Pacific agent at Los Angeles will sell return tickets at one-third fare. Sale dates from Oregon points will be April 19th to May 7th inclusive, also May 9, is, 16, 19, 23, 26, and. 30. The last dav on which certificates will be honored for return at reduced rate from Los Angeles will be June 5th, 1904. Fresh bread at Dunn & Thatcher's, WHY THOSE AFFIDAVITS? Out at a Kings Valley meeting recently. Lawyer Yates, in making a speech,, stated, in ffect - that to back up his candidacy for senator, he had a full and .complete . set of affidavits, that these affidavits ex plained everything, and that they could be seen on application. Since he considers these affidavits an asset of Tiis candidacy,. Lawyer Yates ought, by all means, to let all the people know about them, and of the fact that he has them ready for instant use. The Times invites him to avail himself of the use of its columns to explain what particular part of his past each affidavit applies to, and how the subject is treated. At what points in his career does he think there are weak spots that seem to need to be propped up with affidavits as a precaution against : possible col lapse? When a farmer puts props under a stringer of his bridge, it is usually because there are aecayed spots in the stringer. Most people will regard Lawyer Yates' new method of campaign as decidedly unique, , because it is doubtless the first time on record that a candidate's own conscience has attacked him so vigorously that he had to resort to- affidavits j to quiet it. Nobody else has attacked. Why this political sacriSce of Mr. Jolly should be pushed at a time when neither himself, Mr. Watters, or Mr. Irwin ' are candi dates for office is incomprehensible. Why the "department" howls for "harmony" with one breath and proceeds to murder republican stal warts with the next is one of the wonders of this brilliant campaign by this latest freak in newspaper do tn. Stab a man in the back with one hand, punch him in the ribs with another, spit in the faces of his friends and insult the whole re publican party and then ask them all to "stand in" for Yates, is some thing new in politics. William Jolly is too good a man, too honorable a citizen, too . faith ful an official for the disowned, discredited, and rejected thing, (See Gazette April 5th.) that lies on the doorstep of Mr. Woodcock's newspaper office to set up as un worthy; unreliable, and ' dishonor able. If, however, he is not butchered politically before the people of Benton, it will be because this candid and truthful statement of the facts has more weight with readers than do the hyena howls and doorstep figures of the thing over the way. Remember Nolan & Callahan's Anni versary sale will begin Monday, May 23, and centinue 3 days. Notice for Bids. For building and completing a school house in District No 3, contractor to furnish all material. To be finished by September 25,1 1904. Specifications may be seen at the Times office. The di rectors reserve the right to reject any or all bids. Bids will . be receiyed until June 5th, 1904. By W. S, Alcorn, ... Kings Valley, Don't fail to hear Mrs Norton sing. Iron beds at Blackledge's new furni ure store. - Good things to eat at the Colonial booth. To the Voters of Benton County: Acceding to the wishes of a large number of patrons and friends of our public schools, I submit my name to the voters of Benton connty for the office of county school superintendent. .. Very Respectfully, S. I. Pratt. Philomath, Oregon, Mar. 7,1904.' Everyone competing for prizes at the Hose carnival must bring their roses early Friday morning, so the committee can arrange. Rummage Sale at the Carnival. A POSITIVE NECESSITY. Havine to lay upon my bed for 14 days from a severely bruised leg, I only found lelief when I used a bottle of Ballard's Suow Liniment. I can cheerfully re commend it as the best medicine for bruises ever sent to the afflicted. It has now become a positive-necessity npen myself. D. R. Byrnes, Merchant, Do versville, Texas. 25c, 50c, $1.00. Sold by Graham & Wprtham. v " Wall paper at Blackledge's store. P. A. KLINE m LIVESTOCK AUCTIONEER CORVALLIS, OR. Office at Huston's Hardware Stare, O. Address. Box n. P. Pays highest prices for all kinds of llve StoCK. oaosiacuou giuuuimu. Twenty years experience. , Why vote against Telt Burnett for sheriff? Is it not an t admitted fact that he is the' best sheriff in Oregon? . Is he not well known all over Oregon as the only sheriff in the state who can collect the taxes keep the books and ran the. sher iffs office - without., assistance? Is it not true that in all other conn ties deputies galore are hired and paid for by the county in tax col lecting time? "f What "possible ,-. rea son can be urged for voting against such a man? Is it not a simple matter of business that, because of what he can do and does, he ought to be elected? ; . , Capable, earnest and . energetic, Horace Locke is before the people of Benton for the office of recorder. He was born in sight of Corvallis, and his life has been spent in the vicinity. He is of a well known family of pioneer stock, and he de serves to be elected. I desire to call the - attention of all persons who are in the habit of staking cows or horses in the streets that an ordinance provides that they must be tied in such a way that they cannot get on, nor feed from the sidewalk. Viola tions of this ordinance will be strictly enforced by impounding the stock. ' W. G. Lane, "'' - Chief ot Police. An essential in , the assessor's office is a good knowledge of values, land, and otherwise, .to the. end that there shall be equality and uni formity in valuations. His life on a farm, his fine judgment, his known reputation for fair dealing are all qualifications that Thomas Davis possesses for the office. In ad dition, he would bring to the office, if elected, a clerical ability gained from experience as a bookkeeper, that would perfectly round out his fitness for the office. On these grounds, his candidacy appeals with popular fa vor to voters. The original statement was, Judge McFadden has assumed ed itorial charge of the Times." ; N,ow the statement is, "Isn't it true that Judge McFadden did hand in one article that really did appear, but in a garbled form?" Ten of the best republicans in Benton county to pick from, and $100 for you if they decide you toldjhe truth. You lied, didn't you? Portland. Wheat valley 80 to 81 Flour 3.90 to 554 05 per bll. Potatoes $1,00 to 1 40 per cent Eggs Oregon, 18 per do. Butter iji to 20 c per lb. Creamery 17 to 2oper lb. Corvallis. Wheat 73 per bushel. OitB f30t032 Flour 1.05' to i.3oper sack Batter '12! to 15 per lb Creamery 50 per roll Eggs 16 per doz Chickens . 1 5 per pound Lard 13 per lb r Wool 16 to 17 ladies don't buy your spring dress goods and furnishings until you first ex amine Nolan & Callahan's select stock. Gorvallis & Eastern Railroad Time Card Number 22. For Yaquina: Train leaves Albany . . , ' Corvallis. ' arrives Yaquina. . . . Returning: Leaves Yaquina Leaves Corvallis Arrives Albany. ....... ....12:45 p. m .... 2:00 p. m .... 6:2o p. m . ... 6:45 a. m ....11:30 a. m ....12:15 p. m ...... 7:00 a. m 12:20 p. m 3 For Detroit: Ieaves AiDany., Arrives Detroit. 4 from Detroit: Tmum 'Detroit ..i:0o p. m Arrives Albany 5:55 P- m Train No. .1 arrives in Albany in time TO Connect niui vj a. "i as well as giving two or three hours in AiDany oeiorc ucpni mn. w .. uv&u. bound train. at Corvallis and Albany giving direct ser- W iwnjfv... J Train 3 for Detroit, Breitenbush and other mountain resorts leaves Albany at 7:00 a. m., reaching Detroit at noon, giv ing ample time to reach the Springs the same day. - : For farther information apply to Edwin Stonb, - Manager, H. H. Cronise, Agent Corvallis. Thos. Cockrell, Agent Albany. . . Our Anniversary Sale! Commencing Monday May 23rd and continuing for three days, -we invite our patrons to jom in thV Celebration of otir 20 years of business in Corvallis by participating in the bene fit of our Anniversary Sale. - We want to show our appre ciation of the publics liberal patronage and . confidence by giving vaWs that will impress themselves so forceably in the minds of all who come that they will not soon forget the low prices of this sale. Every item breathes economy, every price establishes a new record. We advise coming : early in the day as we anticipate a rush in the afternoons. . Bring plenty of money and partake ' bountifully of this feast of bargains. Remember sale is not for one day but lasts three days. Every article in our Big Stock will have an anniver sary price. Bodes. Grocery, ' Our Teas that we sell at 25c 50c, 60c and 75c a pound and our coffees that we sell at 15c 20c f 25c, 30c and 45c a pound can not be matched elsewhere in quality and price. . Try them . at the HODES' PHONE 483, Cimes Office for Job Printing. Pioneer Fine new stock of GUNS , SPORTING GOODS FISHING TACKLE, CUTLERY, Etc SEWING MACHINE EXTRAS Stock of 6 Bodes "at Big Bargain At Stoves, Ranges, ; j Cooking Utensils Washing Machines Wringers, Etc. Are lbeing closed out , at -absolute cost. Commencing now and continuing until sold out. Come early and secure good selections 3.D. matin $ 0o. Furniture and Carpet Store. B. A. CATHEY, M. D Physician and Surgeon. - . Office, Boom 14, First National Bank Bnilding, Corvallis, Or. Office Honrs, 10 to 12 a, m., a to 4 p. tn. jf77 are very careful in W selactinff our Tea's to J buy only high grade strictly j PURE TEA. And in buying coffee we buy only OLD! CROP drinking coffee. GROCERY, CORVALLIS, OR. Gun Store.,. Cost E. Holgate ATTORNEY AT LAW JUSTICE OF THE PEACE ' '. Stenography and typewriting done. Officln Burnett brick, Corvalis, Ore