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LOCAL LORE.
( AdTerUaemenO In this column charged for
at the rate oUS oents per line.
Misses Eva and Evea Apple
gate an ived Thursday after a sea
son of bop picking in the Burton
yard at Independence. ..
In the new registrati n , no w in
progress at the clerk's office, the
elector is required to give his polit
ical preferences. The requirement
is a provision ot the new primary
election law, and will aprly to all
voters in future cases of registra-J
tion.
"Did Jimsy inherit ujything
from the old millionaire beHbadied
to for so many yea's?"
"Nothing but an old painting of
the old man."
"What did he do with it?"
"Put it into the hands of a me
chanical expert. He thinks maybe
there's a secret drawer with a for
tune in itr" Detroit Free Press
A communication sent by an
unknown writer to the Times office,
is not published because unsigned.
The Times wants to print commu
nications for all people, but for
obvious reasons, it is essential that
the identity of the writer be known
in the office, not for publication,
but as an evidence of good faith.
Father. "What does the
date in the address on my Times
stand for Son? Young Son. It
tells to what date your subscription
is paid, Father." Father. right
you are, my Son; and mine you
will notice, is not very well kept
up." Young Son. "Yes, that
is what Neighbor Jones said about
it. He aaid it looked like you
were not very good about paying
your bills."
The Times is requested once j
more to call attention to the man
ner in which some citizens stake
cows in the streets. The rope or
chain is allowed to be so long that
passing vehicles mustoften be driv
en over it. The chance of a sud
den lifting of the tether, or its foul
ing in the wheels is a danger that
is always present in such cases,
and one that will sometime claim
its victim. Staked cows should be
tethered with a short rope that
slides along a longer one parallel to
the street. 1
Corvallis house owners are in
a rush now in connecting their re
sidences and closets with sewers.
The new city ordinance making it
a $50 fine for failure to make such
connections is causing a general
movement for the better sanitary
conditions. The chief of police is
giving everybody ample time to
make the move of their own motion,
but after a reasonable time, those
who have not complied with the
new law will receive notice to do
so.
At a meeting 1 nursday even
iag, the Citizens League adopted a
resolution declaring it to be the
sense of the business men that the
city should secure authority from
the legislature and issue bonds to
refund the present indebtedness
Twenty thousand dollars was men
tioned as the amount of borMs that
should be issued.- In favor of the
plan it was argued that the city
now pays six per cent on its in
debtedness, while by an issue of
bonds, the interest rate could be
reduced to four or four and a half
per cent. The vote for the reso
lution was unanimous.
Local booksellers have just
passed through such a trade in
school books as they never encount
ered before. The extra 100 young
people over what was ever before
at the college, and each a purchas
er of lour or five books made a de
mand that was unexpected, and
unprovided for. For five successive
days one dealer sent in an order to
a Portland supply house, both on
the noon and on the evening mail,
making two per day in order to
meet demands. The local book
stores were full of books a week a
go but now the big stocks are all
gone, or as one dealer xepressed it,
his stock is lower than it has been
for years.
Wednesday was their wedding
day; but there was no wedding.
They came from the Yachats, in
Lincoln County, passing through
that county's shire town enroute,
and applied for a license. The law
is no respecter of Cupid or any
body else. That they found out
when they appeared at the Benton
county clerk's office, and falteringly
asked for a license. It could not be
granted, that was all and there
couldn't be a wedding without it.
iSut Clem Moses, who. lor some
reason, has shown great sympathy
in such cases heretofore, rose to
the occasion and wired to the coun
ty clerk of Lincoln to supply the
missing license. It came a day
late, but it came, and within a few
short minutes after its arrival, the
two were made one by Rev. Moore.
He is Martin Lyon h and she. Miss
Pearl Williamson.
In answer to a telephone mes
sflue Mrs H. 55. Pernot went to
Pnrtlanrl Thnrcnaw to tie at trie ! CorValllS Business
bedside of her mother. Mrs. Mary
Avery, who is seriously ilL.
FOR MOUNTAIN WATER t
Prof. Knisely of the college left
Wednesday for the East. He is to
attend the National Association of
Colleges at Des Moines, and will
spend a short1! trie in research work
at Cornell University. He is to
be absent a month. "
Armed with his O AC diploma,
which be received in the class of
'90, and with credentials from the
offices in Portland and Philadelphia
where he had done, architectural
drawing, Leslie Murray recently
made application to the University
of Pennsylvania for admittance a
a student, and was admitted. He
.s now taking the Junior year work
n that well known institution, a
fact which speaks volumes for OAC
graduates. ,
The gathering" of the prune
crop is in proaress. On the east
side of the Willamette, most of the
fruit has been picked, but on the
Corvallis side the beginning is later.
A yield of ico or 200 bushels in
ordinary orchard is the usual out
put this season. None of the
driers on this ride of the river are
running, most of the fruit will be
hauled across tha river where the
Stone and Millhollen driers are in
operation.
TALKED LOCAL OPTION.
Men Behind MqTe-
ment for it Proposed Band Issue
Citizens League did Subject to be
Argued at Future Meeting.
Local option and its bearing oa
Corvallis finances occupied the at
tention of the Citizens League at a
meeting Thursday evening. The
topic was discussed at some length
and it is to be the chief subject for L;
consideration at the regular meet
ing of the Leagu", to beheld the
first Tuesday in October, Tie
question of whether or not the
League shall take a stand against
local option, as a matter of econ
omic policy, may be submitted to a
vote of the members. This at least
was the proposition suggested by
more than one member in the dis
cussion I nursday evening.
It was by accident that the
League drifted into a discu&sioa of
local option. The indebtedness of
the city, the revenues and the ex
penditures, and the question of
whether or not bonds should be is
sued for water works and for re
funding the present indebtedness,
were under discussion, when a
member suggested that provision
would have to be made for a higher
city tax levy, in case at the coming
election, the town should go dry.
Within a short time thereafter, lo
cal option had control of the meet
ing to the entire neglect of all other
topics, Several members made
speeches on the subject, and there
was a mild argument on the point
of whether or not a question' like
local option was a proper sub jest
for the League t act upon. If
there were local optionists present,
they were silent, for every speech
made expressed doubt as to the ad
visability of adopting the measure,
though most of the speakers ex
pressed the view that it was very
likely to carry in Benton county.
Because the attendance at the meet
ing was limited, it was agreed to
defer consideration and possible
action until a future meeting, when
there should be a free fight in a fair
field with all sides represented.
As is well known, a bier suit is
pending in which Portland liquor
dealers are seeking to overthrow
the local option amendment, adopt
ee at the June election. The at
tack on the measure is on constitu
tional grounds, and is so made that
it involves, among other important
questions, the validity of the init
iative and referendum.
The business men of Corvallis
are . back of the movement for
Mountain water." 1 hey put them
selves On record Thursday evening
when at a meeting of the Citizens
League they appointed a committee
of their number to take up and
push the mountain water question,
and to act in an advisory capacity
with ih-3 city council in securing
such change of the city charter as
will permit the issue of bonds for
mountain water purposes. The
committee is,.. E.R.Bryson, S. L.
Kline. E. EvW.lson, and Dr. Har
per.' .' : . ' ;V -The
comrjjittee was appointed
after an ext-nded con-ideration of
the suhjectof mountain wat r. An
expreeuon of universal indorement
of any reasonable plan for securing
it, was manifest. Mr. Woodcock
thought it would perhaps be neces
sary for the city to advance Say.
$10,000, $15,000, or possibly $20.
000 towards the scheme in ordtr to
secure a favorable bid. He was ap
parently not in favor of municipal
ownership. Senator. Avery wag; an
earnest adv. cate of a mouHtain wa
ter system, and spoke several times
in-advocacy of the League taking
action in support of the plan.: He
said the city council would be glad
to be supported by the businessmen
in an undertaking of the sort, es
pecially when such support was
vuiced by action of the LeagneV He
favored, if that line should become
necessary, an issue of bonds by the
city to ossist in raising capital for
construction purposes. The mat
ter of the present bid for a system
was mentioned, and the assertion'
made that barring criain provis
ions, it was not, wholly out of the
question, and that there were sub
stantial interests back of it. Sena
tor Avery also asserted that it was
expected that one, and possibly two
other mountain water bids would
be made to the council in the ner
future. - r
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KBNOSHA.-W1S,
Goods with
a Reputation.
The have
Quality in
Construction
Kline,
NO CHANCES TAKEN.
That tie play "Sidetracked"
has been played at Cordrays thea
tre every night of this week, and
the Portland papers have given it
extravagantly praise, are facts that
protect Corvallis theatre goers in
purchasing their tickets f or " Tues
day evening's entertainment from
any chances. This company con
tains eleven people that have accom
panied Mr. Walters from Chicago
and the play will be given in Cor
vallis with ihe same people and
all the scenery Jhat is now being
used in Portland. Monday's Ore-
goman said of the attraction, in
part: -
"Two large and demonstrative
audiences greeted the openiug per
formances of "Sidetracked" at
Cordray's theatre yesterday after
noon and evening, and the ' 'stand
ing room only" sign being out in
the evening, Cordray ; audiences
are always demonstrative, but the
vigorous hissing which greeted the
mimic villainy of Rod D. Way.
The honors of yesterday were
borne easily by Jules Walters,
but comic lines do not make a
comedian out of a wooden Indian,
and so Mr. Walters supplies the fun
himself. His every appearance
was the signal for laughter and the
applause he received was well de
served'. ''Sidetracked" is described on
the programme and the lithographs
as a comedy, but it is also a melo
drama. Into two of the four acts
specialities are introduced which
consists of comic songs by Jules
Walters, classic songs by" Louise
Llewellyn and Adelaide Walters.
Reserved seats 50 cents. On sale
Monday morning at Giaham &
Wortham's.
-BEAD THIS AD I
Great
Coupon
1
Sale
ON BOY'S and YOUTH'S CLOTHING
The most radical price redaction of the most
successful' sale in our history will prevail. We ex
pect to make a Clean Sweep of all our boys' and
youths' clothing and, to accomplish this, during
the month of Sept. we are going to issue coupons
which we hope to place in every home in Benton
county. " - -y-r
Be sure and Cut this out.
These Coupons good for m-
Only one coupon may be applied on each suit.
During this Great Sale these coupons will be
- applied on Cash -Sales-ot Produce Exchange, only. .
j We also "wish to impress you with the fact that
we. are not placing on sale an inferior grade of
Clothing, but the famous Jane Hopkins make,
the best, in the world for the money.
$1.00
If applied on any $2-
50, $3, $5.50 boy's
suit b our Store.
$1.50
If applied on' any $4,
$4.50. $500 Boy's
Youths but in oui
Store.
7
. $2,50
If applied on any$6.
to $ 10.00 Boy's
Youth's Suit fii
Store, j- i
You will fce welcome here Everybody is,
We pay Top Price for Country Produce.
CORVALLIS,
'F.
U Miller
OREGON.
Hanters Attention!
You are hereby warned not to
hunt on the J W Writsman farm.
Dont ask permission.
E. A. Blake.
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When you see it in our Ad., it's so!
Order Now
Fresh Yaquina bay oysters
arrive today at Zierolf'a,
to
School Clerka, Attention,
The semi-annual apportionment
of school funds occurs on the first
Monday in October. All district
clerks must file in the office ' of
county school superintendent their
institute certificates of attendance,
held by the teacher employed for
the ensuing term on or before this
date. Unless the said certificate is
filed as indicated the district will
lose the $5 credited to each teach
er. Remember to file eaid certificate
or certicatea immediately.
Dated this 24th day of Sept, l9"4
: ' Geo.- Denmao,
County School Supt.
Notice to Taxpayers
Notice is hereby given to all con
cerned that taxes will become de
linquent on the fir? t Monday a
October and that alt property on
which such taxes are not paid at
that date will be liable to be ad
vertised and sold. Also a pen
alty of 10 per cent and i2 per cent 1
interest for six months , will, he j
charged against all taxes not paid j
on or before that date. The ad
dition of penalty and interest is re?
quired by law, and I shall have no
other alternative than to collect it
in case of delinquencies.
M. P. Burnett,
Sheriff of Benton county. . .
Corvallis, Ore, Sept 19, 19O4.
For Sale.
Firstclasa shakes. Enquire
Tozier & Ingle harnees store.
of
50 little and big oys suits at 25
and 50 cents on the dollar. A $10
suit for $5. These ere last sea
sons goods but the styles are el
most the eame as this year's tyl s.
At Kline's.
have a national reput
ation for Durability,
Fit and Style. ?'.--
I'll tell yon a story;
It won't be long.
Dutchess Trousers .
- The name of my song.
Well made and nobby;-
patterns so neat;
TJp-to-date ever
. In short, hard to beat. '
l ne warranty isi i oc a
Button $j a rip. -SOLD
BY
WILLAMETTE VALLEY
BANKING COMPANY
COUVAI.LI8, OUEGON.
Responsibility, $100,000
Deals in Foreign and Domestic
Exchange.
Buys County, City and School
, Warrants.
Principal Correspondents.
SAX FRANCISCO )
PORTLAND ( London San Fran-
SEATTLK f ciseo J5ank ijmjted.
T A COM A I
NEW YORK Messrs. J. P. Morgan A Co.
CHICAGO National Bank of The Repub
lic. LONDON, ENQ. Ijondon & San Francisco
Bank Limited.
CANADA. . rnlcuEaili Canadfoa -
Best That's Grown
Is None Too Good.
i-.e ji:l..IiQK
our good
When you
Coffee it is
fortune to hold the Sole
Agency for the famous
H. S. PERNOT,
Physician & Surgeon
Office over postoflice; Residence Coi-
jFUili and Jeff .6a streets. Honrs 10 to
i 12 a: m., 1. to"4 p. m.- Orders may be
1 eft. at Graham & Wortham's drug store,
Lost.
Between Corvallis and Alsea
mountain', a t telescope containing
ladies and cbildrens wearing ap
parel; Finder will please com
municate with J J Flett, Corvallis.
' . 'Fresh and fat Yaquina Bay oys
ters for the first time at Zierolf's
nex Saturday, Order cow.
N , Auction Sale. -
Wm EuneOn will sell at auction
his stock and implements near' the
Independent school house on Tues
day the 27th day of Sapt; sale com
mencing at 10 a m.
Gasolin Wood Saw.
Thoae desiring wood sawed can
'secure services by . leaving word at
J; K. Berry's. Ve' save you wood
by using our own fuel- Our charg
es are no higaer than others.
WEBoddy.
Cbase & Saita
High Grade
s
Coffee
We have all the grades from 2oo
per pound to the highest priced.
Coffee sold by this celebrated firm.
Give Us a Trial Order
yott
for one of their Coffees and
will use it exclusively.
P. m Zierolf
Groceries, Crockery & Stoneware
flt. fcr Libby Cut Glass
School days will soon be here, foe
XTRAGOOF) Suits for Boys, and
- Hamilton Brown
Security School Shoes for boys an4
girls. See Nolan S Callahan.