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Gorvallis Times. Official Paper of Benton County. 008TU.US, OBEGOIT, AUG 24, 1004. A Story from Life. How a Change of Fortune Sometimes Changes the Possessor. ' It happened in an Oregon village less than five years ago. ' This is truth: a part of the details are sup plied, and the characters stilt live and breathe ana nave tneir peing, The nisrht was cool and a woman of 68 sat hovering over a handful of coals in the sitting-room heater. In the larder was a little flour, a little salt, a little tea and some milk no- - thing more; in the woman's purse there was a smooth ten cent piece, with a hole through it; in her heart a nameless sadness and an intense longing for eternal rest.such as comes often to the aged who feel themselves neglected and in the way. Going to a window the lonely watcher gazed towards the hillside cemetery. In the moonlight the white tombstones stood out in bold relief against the background of dark cedars, ius'. beyond. Two little graves in that quiet lot were hers, but the lowly beds of her sleeping babes were unmarked.save by the rank ivy and wild Scotch bloom that waved above the humble mounds. Dashing the s-aldinz tears from ber eyes the woman resumed her seat; and. as though a voice whis pered in her ear, she heard distinct ly the words of the 23rd psalm: "The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want," and although the wom an's supper had been a scrap of stale bread and a cap of weak tea, and though the marrow seemed to promise even less, she sought her pillow and with hop? recewed and courage strengthened, fell into calm and peaceful slumber. 1 That same night anether woman, in an-adjoining state and city, gave -A innrKeon to a number of fashion able friends Her self and daughter were attired in gowns of the finest texture; jewels gleamed on their white hands, and the table was re splendent in cut glass and costly silver; Lot-house flowers gave out a lanquorous perfume: electric lights and the 'plash of fountains on the lawn rendered the scene entrancing; a str nged orchestra discoursed sweet music from a recess in the midst of flowing palms and other tropical plants, and joy and mirth held sway as the guests came and went and chatted and laughed. What mattered the expense? Did not Mrs. Blank's reception re ceive a write up in the Society News? and did not every guest vote the affair "perfectly lovely?" When she retired to her room this woman fell asleep in a luxurious arm chair before the polished mar ble hearth, and in a dream she saw an aged woman in a faded calico . dress, hovering over a dying fire in a meanly-furnished room, down in Oregon. Slowly the scene connect ed itself with memories of childhood and the sleeper seemed to inhale once more the fragrance of the honeysuckle that grew at the kitch-1 en window, and to taste again the salt-rising bread and golden butter that were ever found in the lunch baskst of the growing school girl. But, alas! in the cupboard now the shelves were bare, and only a scant supply of flour was in the bin. The dreamer noted that the elder woman's shoulders were bent with age and hard work; that her eyes were dim with unshed tears, and that a pitiful droop to the lips told of an internal grief too deep for words. Then the scene chang ed and the curtain of time rolled back just twenty years. The dreamer saw the same room as it had been in those ether days; saw herself one of a family of ten and most indolent of them all; she saw the elder woniin, not so stooped then, keeping boarders in order to supply the ten mouths with food and the ten growing bodies with raiment; she remembered that in those days the older woman labored many times until the clock hands pointed to the midnight hour, and she saw 'he brown hair turning rapidly to gray, and the strong frame bending daily beneath its heavy burden. And as she dreamed, the elder woman arose, and in a clear voice repeated firmly: "The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want," and as the aged believer turned to seek her rest, the younger woman awoke with a start, for the face of the wo man in the faded calico dress was the face of tbe sleeper's poor old mother, in an Oregon vidage. And Mrs. Blank knew the dream to be true. . But the vision faded from the dreamer's mind ere the glare of the next day's sua had softened into twilight shadows. The society farce goes on, and the -old; woman, needy and neglected, goes on too, towards that promised land where in there is a house of, many man sions, and a host rawaiting her whose greeting shall be, "Well done, thou good and faithful ser vant; enter unto thy rest," G.E.II. WHEN IT IS BUILT. Some Farts About the Proposed ' Electric Railway to Engene. Since the franchise for an elec tric rail road from Corvallis to Eugene was granted by the Benton county court to the Willamette Valley Elec'ric railroad company, there has been much discussion generally as to what particular ad vantage the enterprise is to be to t;orvallis and this section. , Comparatively- few people know any thing of the region that the propos ed line will traverse when built, and not all those who are familiar with the topography of the country are able to see just what the gain is to be in having an electric road through the territory named. That it will give employment to many workmen while in course of construction, and that the money thus placed in . circulation by the laborers will result in increase of business throughout the section where the work is in progress, is one way in which the new railroad will be beneficial; but it is only a minor consideration, since the period of building will not be of sufficient length to hav lasting ef fect on the business of the country. With a view to enlightening those who have been asking for informa tion regarding the benefit to accrue from the proposed road, the Times has sought and obtained a general and comprehensive summary of the r suits that may reasonably be ex pected from the enterprise, when completed. The authority from which tbe information cotfies' s reliable, and from one la touch wi th the situation in all its phases Run"ipg south from Corvallis the road will pass through a fine farm ing ard dairying K-gTOn, anO at Monroe will give an outlet to a large atnourt of wheat, oats, hay, flour and other products. There will, in all probability, be a large saw mill built at Monroe, as logs can be brought by water to this point. It will also give an outlet for timber from the immense forests of ceder and fir at the head of the Alsea, which at present is lying untouched because of the lack of transportation facilities. At Mon roe are large hop yards ana prune orchards, the product of which at this time are hauled many miles by team, and tfe culture of which will be greatly increased by reason of freer access to railroad accommoda tions. Passing south from Monroe to what is now known ss tbe Liberty community, there is a large quanti ty ot hue oak timber that wiu no doubt be placed upon the market when the electric road is a reality, but which at present is no practical benefit because it cannot be trans ported by team to a demand for it. Liber?3- i' an excellent location for a large ware house, as it is several miles to Junction City and Monroe. This place would also be the ship ping point for such extensive and well known cattle dealers as Fergu son, Malloy, Winn, Barnett and Williams Brothers, who are at pre se t obliged to drive their market stock to Junction. Passing southward from Liberty to Smitifield, another large saw mill would undoubtedly be built, as the Long Tom would bring logs from the Lake Creek country .which is noted for its superior quality of cedar, spruce and fir timber. Shingles and cedar posts are now hauled by thousands to the valley, and could, of course, be handled much cheaper by rail, besides in c easing the demand. In tbe Lake C'-eek country there i also a fine grade of beef cattle, that have to be driven at present 25 miles to the Southern Pacific road at Junction. Still further to the southward, the new road will reach Elmira. a small town that alreadv has a saw mill which would be enlarged if proper transportation facilities were offered as an inducement, and at Elmira would also be the ou'let for the dairies and mills of Crow and Hadleyville, which atthis time haul 30 miles to Junction. This is but a partial list of the advantages that are certain to fol low "the building of the new road. All this commerce will come to and through Corvallis. as the markets for it are northward rather than southward. - - " . For Sale. A fier-ira' le residence and twelve lots on South Sixth street. All cr a portion of the lots will be sold to puit ru-ehaser. ' For lerms and Faruculars enquire of IS. P. Gref- foz, Corvallis STRANGE FISH CAME. " Into Elk River Were Bis and Many Were Seen Only" ; ' : at Night. . .r: A-slrange !ph nomenon" in" the way of a iuh of "unknown fish -appeared" recently in Elk River, in Lincoln connty. The like of it was nevef observed before, even by the old timers el the vicinity. Early in the summer, persons passing by boat above and below the town of Elk, at night saw strange proreed ings in the river, more especially at points where small streams empty into the main river, above and be low the town of Elk- - The water was much 'disturbed by the move ment of what seemed to be'almost myriads of big fish. The. expres sion of an eye-witness to the phe nomenon is that the water was so much disturbed that it a' most ! 'seemed to b;il." The doings of the strange visitors finally attracted j the attention ot everybody 'in thej neighborhood, and many plans, were undertaken to solve the mys-! tery of the new run of fish. The latter seemed in general to be of the size and somewhat in shape like a 12 or 15 pounq silverside salmon, only perhaps more slender. They operatect only in the night time, and their presence was undiscover- ableby day. They seemed in the mam to be chasing smaller fish, and as they shot in large numbers lack and forth through the water at great speed, the disturbance was no'iceable for a considerable dis tance. Attempts to trap or to catch them by use of but failed, and re sort was had lo. shooting at them. livery device, however, failed and during the two or three weeks the strange run of fish remained in the river, not one was captured for identification of the species. : Some of the Elk City people have the impression that the visitors in Elk river waters were a run of shad, a thing hitherto unknown to any one now resident in the vicinity, cover ing a period, in some instances of .more than thirty years. . , A RACE. The slory is toiri that there was a foot race three miles west of Cor vallis.Srturday.thathad a disastrous ending for one of the sprinters, The parties were Bert Read and Charley witham. and the fimsh of the race was at a certain bridge to wards which the two were headed. It seems that Read reached the bridge first, that he fell, and that Witham fell on him. .. Re;d was picked up unconcious.with a severe gash in the side of his head, and was taken to his parents' home north of Corvallis that evening. When consciousness returned, Bert could not recall any of the events of the day on which he was' injured, and whether he will regain his memory or not is a matter of con jecture. A physician was called to dress the wound, and it is not pro bable that any more serious results will follow the accident. Removal Notice. Oa account of buildiog brick at old stand, Turner a grocery ' has moved one door rjorth of Hollen terg & Cady's second hand store opposite Farmer's hotel. Store op en every evening until 9 a. m. For Sale Cheap. Two pianos, in perfect tune and good condition, at, Blar-kledge's. Best That's Grown Is None Yoo Good. When you are drinking Coffee it is our good fortune to hold the Sole Agency for the famous - Chase k Santa High Grade Coffee: We have all the grades fronoT 2oc per pound to the highest priced. Coffee sold by this celebrated firm. Give Us a Trial Order- for oce of their Coffees and yon ' will use it exclusively. P. m. Zierolf Groceries, Crockery & Stoneware Aftt. for Libby Cut Glass E. It. Bryson, - Attomey-At-Law, STILL SEARCHING. Committee Wrestles With Problem of Securing Benton Specimens. 'Lack of interest" is the com plaint lodged against". Benton citi zens by the committee that has in hand the matter of securing speci mens of Benton products for the Lewis and Clark fair. One man says "We would soou be ab'e to collect all 1 he samples that are needed if the citizens themselves would only awaken to the fact that Benton shs uld do something to wards the exhibit that is to be bejd in Portland. It is a subject con cerning every loyal resident, and it should be the Dride of alt Rpntnn county to see to it that her display ar, tne Lewis and Clark fnir i minii to none in variety and excellence of samples.' And Benton can beat them all if she wi 1 only try." This is a charge that should not be laid to the door of any one in Corvallis, nor to any other resident of the county. If every one wi 1 taee an interest, ana send or bring in samples of graiu, fruits, woods, rock, or anything e'se that will be a fitting specimen of what Benton can produce, there will be less com plaint from those who-are at work on the collecting, and a much more satisfactory showing made at the big exposition next spring. A special request' is mede for photo graphs of farm houses, fields, or chards and other pictures showing features that will interest the stran ger and the general visitor at tiie fair.- Samples have recently been giv en the committee by the following parties: Sonne' wheat. R RickarH- wheat and oats, John Peterson, ma vale .-peach plums, Joseph Graggs Belief ountain: vellow etnr -nlnms Mrs. Sarah. Elgin; harvest plums, ivirs.M.. anight; elderberries, Mrs. Will-Rice: astrachan armies. Wm Criel; wheat, W.L.Read; side oats, us .uaraing;. wheat alfalfa and grass, Dick Kieer: oats. R.K Bahw. oats and wheat, August Webber; pears ana Draasnaw plums. E.W. Fischer: barlev and oafs. Vnnnon For Sale. Two registered Oxford Down rame and four baltbreede, 1 1 Peter Whltaker. - . For Sale, Large 8 room house, 8 lots, plenty cf fruit and aba4e trees, a splendid borne place, floe location. Will be fold at a sacrifice If taken before the 1st of Sept. Terms f asy. Call 6th and Tan Buren Sc. CoivaliK 2w Mrs V. Eapy. For Sile. Fresh vetch and cheat my place five miles north feed at of Cor- vallis. T. A. Logsdon For Sale. Team of horses old. Price $125. 6 and 7 years S. E. Moore Work Wanted. I desire to do plain sewing, nursing, sweeping and cleaning. Apply at residence on Ninth street near Gardner's gallery. Phone 7 1 4. Mrs. George Dickey. For Sale. 100 feet of picket fencing. Inquire of W M Crce3 813 3rd street For Sale. Vetch cay from barn, oat hsy $6 50 lo field, grub cak wood sawed 16 in. loog, oce eecord hand wagon 3J axel one short horn cow, and one Jersey cow. Can order from Corvallis on telephone, LX. Brooks. Lost. From the pasture of Wiley Win kle on July 27th, a bald faced, two year old, steel gray filly. Has two white hind feet and white spot on right side'. Will pay a reasonable reward for information that will lead to recovery. . W. H. Wilson, Aleea, Ore. C.H. Newth, Physician and Surgeon Philomath, Oregon. When Nolan and Callahan say rem 2ats they mean it. - - - Lost. Sunday on the streets of Corvallis, a child's crocheted bonnet with red rib bon ties. Finder please leave at this office. vfl.'!; 1-' - '-. Blackledge keeps large assortment of matting. . ' THE CLOTHES BEARINGHIsTaBEL1 ARE GUARANTEED . 1 ARE-YOU- W CAMPING? We want votir We furnish a nice box and do the nackino for vnn. Don't forget the place f J PHONE 483, CORVALLIS, OR. Have You 3 House 10 Fuitt? If so, come and see us and get our prices. We have every thing you want from a foot-stool for the parlor to a cupboard for the. kitchen. Ours is an Up to Date Furniture Store. Call and. Fee and be convinced. In linoleums we have on a large supply just received, Pparlor suits, portiers, study tables etc. Every Freight brings us HQLLE1BS1 THE LEADING FURNITURE HOUSE Corvallis, Oregon. Order Your Ice Cream From The Celebrated Sunset Creamery Company. Highest price paid for Batter fat, Eggs etc. 281 ist Street Portland, Oregon. Phone Main 52. CURES SCIATICA. Rev. W. L. Kfley, L. I D., Cuba, New York, writes: "Alter 15 days of excru ciating pain from sciatic rheumatism, un der various treatments, I was induced to try Ballard's Snow Liniment ; the first application giving my first relief and the second entire relief. I can give it unqual ified recommendation. 25c, 50c, fi. Sold by Graham & Worth am. -.. I am Here For quick and safe delivery. Call on John LeDger, Phones 483 or 306. order for crocer- Y VJ1V7VL1I new style- and pattern. Also- new goods. 1 CAD For Sale. Vetch, clover, oats, wheat and timothy hay, 100 cords of grnb oak wood sawed in 16 inch lengths, order early before the after harvest advance prices. One fresh Jersey cow. Can order from Corvallis on telephone. L.L.Brooks. Get your camping outfits such as tents, cots and stools at Hollenberg & Cady's Say, Do You Like To read good books? We have jnst received' 500 volumes of choice reading from Chicago which we will sell at prices that are riht. Graham & Wells, Druggists & Booksellers.