Corvallis Times
V
Official Paper of Benton County.
CORVALLIS, CR, SEPT. 23, 1905.
FOR "MORAL WELFARE."
, . Elsewhere in this paper, the Port
land Telegram discusses the Cor
vallis Social and Athletic Club. It
says:
The people of Corvallis if Jthey so in
clined, have the right to declare the con
dact of the liquor business ' within the
precincts of the city unlawful. And no
such cheep subterfuge as this of main-
taming a "blind pig" under the disguise
of a social club should prevail against
such declaration . Corvallis is simply
fighting for the supremacy of law that is
legitimately established as expressing
the will of the majority. It is the wish
of decent citizenship in Oregon that the
people of Corvallis will' win.
f The Times did not help to fash
ion or to pass the local option law,
nor help to put it into operation.
vs That law, however, by a vote . of
, nearly two to one, is in effect in
Corvallis. and by that token it is
the duty of the Times and of : all
, citizens to uphold and defend it,
-i That is the course the saloonkeep
ers of Corvallis took. But here is
the shebang set up by Mike Kline,
whose initial bow to the people of
Corvallis was in a gambling game
with a pack of marked cards in his
.hand. His next appearance is as
ohiof mtYPr in a sn-called club Tvro-
"
fessing "moral welfare and the
"protection of game," but in fact
as the world knows, established
solely and only to sell liquor for
the pleasure and profit of Mike
Kline. Of his establishment, Mike
Kline said in court, our, members
"cannot testify, because chey would
incriminate themselves." ,
Mr. Kline's shebang claims to be
a pillar for the enforcement of game
laws but it exists in defiance of the
law, and some of its members on a
Sunday afternoon concocted a plot
.to liberate a man confined in jail for
violation of law. Its profession of
faith is "moral welfare" and "prq
taction of game" but its commis
sion to do business is a government
license to SELL SPIRITUOUS
AND MALT LIQUORS. Of it,
Vice-president Hooligan declared
repeatedly that he would not tell
the truth, because as he explained,
'I won't go back on Mike, I am
going to stand by Mike.' '
; The whole thing is a reminder i
that even hell has one great com
mendable virtue hell never resorts
to false pretenses; never, for in
stance, labels itself "our heavenly
, home," never nails a deceptive mot
to over the door, never professes to
be devoted to ' 'moral welfare"' or
the "protection of game," but just
ambles along under the name and
flag of the same old "hell." '
ALFALFA MADE THEM
Biggest Steers Taken to Portland in
Long Time Went From
Benton.
A carload of steers from the farm
Tof Dick Kiger and delivered in
Portland Wednesday are said by
Portland dealers to have been the
best lot received from the Willam
ette Valley in a long time. They
made an average weight of 1,330
pounds. On account of their extra
size they were shipped to Seattle,
which market, it is said, uses larg
er beef. Mr. Kiger avers that the
extra quality of the beef is due to
.his alfalfa pasturage, of which he
' has now a large amount, thrifty and
green and of vast effectiveness for
stock. Mr. Kiger has 100 acres of
1 alfalfa, and his experience with it
has been so satisfactory that next
spring he will seed an additional
- 100 acres. He got 2 1-2 tons of
: hay per acre off of his first crop and
has literally had more output irom
the field than he could -well take
care of. . His fields lie in the river
bottom, but Mr. Kiger believes that
with some pains, any ordinary
wheat land will yield a thrifty and
profitable crop of alfalfa. , ;
'. Redaction in Rates. :', .
Sspt. 1, the round trip fare to
Portland, account Exposition will
be reduced from $3.50 to $2.90. for
a 30 day ticket but not good after
.October 31st. , Thia is a voluntary
TeductioQ made by the S P. R. R.
and -will be appreciated by the pub
lie as the last six weeks of the Fair
will be tb.9 beet part aod see the
largest crowd." ,
J. E-Farmer, aet. Corvallis. ,
W, E. Coman, G. F;& P.Agt, Portland.
AFTER TWENTY DAYS.
Cut off in the Bloom and- Promise of
Youth Mary Louise Gilbert.
The college flag floated ' at half
mast all day Thursday,' giving mel
ancholy token of the passing of one
allied to the institution, While
its folds lolled on the breezes her
friends bore Mary Louise Gilbert
from a weeping family and laid ber
under a new mound in Crystal Lake
cemetery. The death of Miss Gil
bert took place at five o'clock Wed
nesday morning . and was the swift
sequel to a sudden attack of acute
consumption. When the' pleasure
seekeri were at Newport fcr the
summer, Miss Gilbert, apparently
in usual health, was among them.
She spent her allotted time there as
others spent it, following fancy, and
seeking pleasure, in the full enjoy
mept that comes with a summer so
journ at the seaside. It was all the
forerunner of a summons, a casket,
and white flowers. ( t
Miss Gilbert came home'. There
had been a slight cough, but it was
supposed to be throat trouble. She
entered Fischer Mills as a steno
grapher. One day illness seized
her. There was a hemorrhage of
the lungs. Then another and an
other came. They followed in
quick succession until there had
been eight or more. Her friends
and relatives knew, but she did not.
From the moment of the first flow
of carmine, she was doomed. The
end came in a short 20 days.
" Through it all, Miss Gilbert was
never other than the bright, v buoy
ant, brilliant girl she had ever been.
In waking hours she chatted gaily
with friends, and planned the things
she would do when she was well
again.' She was interested deeply
in athletics and asked about the do
ings on the football field, She in
quired about what old students had
returned to college, She never
dreamed nor divined that ' her short
span of life was nearly over. Even
till the last night that hope char
acteristic of her dread malady was
on her, and she talked of the future.
At last though, there was too much
-pun., Morphine had been used to
quiet her pain, and she knew it.
There was none now, and the pain
was intense. She begged them to
send for the doctor that the friend
ly drug might be administered. At
last they did so. But when he was
come, Louise Gilbert, beloved and
now mourned by a wide circle of
friends, idol of the household, was
no more.
t The funeral occurred from the
residence at two Thursday after
noon, The flowers were number
less. Two beautiful emblems from
her college society, the one to whom
she helped bring renown in debate,
another from the Sofosis society,
one from the senior class, one from
tne faculty, and one irom the High
School class with which she was
graduated, all with a wealth of
bouquets were among the offerings.
Attending in a b dy were the mem
bers of the OAC senior class and
the members of the Ferbnian so
ciety. The exercises were simple,
wittj music under direction of Mrs.
Green, of the department of music
at the college, and the service was
conducted by Rev. Jones. The
pall bearers were all , students, as
follows: Messrs Pilkington, Root,
Bundy, Eisman, Wills and Withy
combe. The honorary pall bearers,
were members of the Feronians, as
follows: Miss Moore, Miss Dwyer,
Miss Yates, Miss Elgin, Miss Mc
Cormick and Miss Adams.
The deceased was aged 24 years,
six months and 15 days. She was
born in Yamhill county, . and was
graduated from the High School at
McMinnville. being valedictorian of
her class. She was for several
years a student at the college, where
she was widely and - popularly
known. In 1904, she was a mem
ber ot the debating team, that re
presented the Feronian society in
the Gatch debates, and assisted in
winning the cup. ' .
Don't forget the date of the
Auction Sale
Sept. 30th.
Of stock and farm implements at
I. H. J ackon a . farm 9 miles wes t
of CorvalliB. ; See posters.- , '
' Lime and Cement. '
Best and highest grades of lime
and cement can be had at the Ben
ton County Flouring Mills, at the
lowest prices- . Agents for T. S.
McRath & Co. :
Hay For Sale.
Vetch and alfalfa, best cow.bay in the
Ind Tel 155. - X,. L.. iirooks.
Wanted.
A good girl for general houseworK
Three in family.. Mre. D. P. Quin
lan, ' . 2t
TRIALS NEXT ; WEEK.
Of Kline, Hoolgan, Geer and Miline-
Late Developments.
For two or three days past Kline,
Hooligan and Geer, liquor dealers,
have had a season of rest. No. new
cases have been filed against them
since last Monday, when the num
ber of complaints reached a total of
six, with Kline under $2 400 bail,,
Truthful Hooligan, $1,000, ex-president
Geer, $800 and the bar keep
er, $800. The interest has, in fact,
turned from the arrests, complaints
and raids to the trial of the cases
which begins before Justice Hol
gate next Monday. The trials will
take place in the county court
room, and it is expected that there
will be much interest in the pro
ceedings. Nobody but the officers
know what evidence the state will
produce, but it is surmised that
some very interesting facts will be
brought out. The four defendants
are to be represented by Weather
ford & Wyatt of Albany. It is
surmised that the evidence will be
voluminous, and that" the trials
may occupy the greater part of the
week: Deputy District Attorney
Bryson will be unaided in the pros
ecution,' but the people interested
in enforcement of the laws have
confidence that his fearlessness and
capacity will not require assistance.
It is fast becoming known that
many of the members, - while they
have made no formal withdrawal
from the-organization, no longer
visit Kline's shebang." Many of
those who joined, went in under
the impression that the establish
ment to live up to its , professions.
"Social and Athletic'! sounded eu
phonious as well as virtuous, and
so did "moral welfare" and "pro
tection of game." It attracted a
numerous membership, but it soon
became apparent that the real mis
sion of the club was to sell booze
for the enrichment of Mike Kline.
Hundreds of dollars r worth of
liquors were dispensed with no lij
cense to pay to the city, all with a
dividend to Mike that made the
business a small bonanza. One ex
member savs he went in on the
"moral welfare" proposition but'
that when he found it required a
government license to promote this
"moral welfare' ' he felt constrained
to withdraw from the fold.
The one thing however, that
mostly dissatisfies some of the
brethern is that a few in the fold
have too little ; regard for law and
order with a tendency to do things
to bring all into trouble. They feel
it to be cheaper to remain away
from the-place than to , get mixed
unavoidably in unhappy conse
quences more reckless brethern
may bring on the whole fold.
One of the late developments is
the use the club makes of the tele
phone. Wednesday night officers
and other citizens were called up
by a person who declared himself
to be Ed Belknap of Monroe. The
speaker made an attempt to imitate
Belknap's voice. He asked ques
tions concerning the club, concern
ing Mike Kline, and what the
possible outcome of the prosecu
tions might be. It subsequently
developed that the inquirer was
not Belknap at all, but persons at
the saloon, disguised and pretend
ing falsely, and using the line for
ulterior purposes. Inquiries are
similarly made of the wives of offi
cers as to where their husbands
have gone, in an apparent effort by
use of the phone to get an inkling
of the plans of the authorities.
Thereis some talk by those who
have been molested of taking their
phones out if the telephone author
ities do not stop the practice. In
cidentally, the impersonation of
Ed Belknap as related above is an
other false pretense, like the "mor
al welfare" "protection of game' ' and
other hypocirsies perpetrated by
Kline, Hooligan and Geer, dealers
in and dispensers of all kinds of
liquors, corner Jefferson and Water
Streets, Corvallis, Oregon, Inde
pendent phone 132. Bell phone 511.
Satisfaction guaranteed. All goods
warranted.
Wanted .
20 ton Vetch seed to fill car at Corval
lis this week. .
L. L. Brooks
We have iust received a new lot
of Columbia disc and cylinder rec
ords. Also a lot of the American
Blue records, the best record that
is made. Graham & Wells.
Wanted.
Red Clover and. Alsike seed, half car of
eacn to ml an order, only pure clean
seed wanted. Also 100 Shropshire bucks.
L. L. Brooks, Corvallis, Or.
Phone 155
.. ' ; 'For Sale.
Wagons, hacks, plows, harrows, and
mowers, driving horses, draft horses,
buggies and, harness; fresh cows. If
you want to buy, come in. I can save
you money.
H, M. Stone.
; BROWNSVILLE
WOOLEN MILLS
We have secured the Agen
cy for the Celebrated Browns
ville Clothing for Men. Suits
ready-to-wear and made to
measurement. For; farmers,
mechanics-and working men
these goods have no superior.
J. Nolan & Son.
New Gasoline Wood Saw.
I am now ready to attend promptly
to all orders. Ind. phone 835.-
, W. R. Hansell.
Do you shave yourself? Well
just keep in mind that our Witch
Hazel Extract is a distilled extract
and does not contain one drop of
wood alcohol. Price, bottle, 25.
Graham & Wells.
Wonderful Nerve.
Is displayed by many a man enduring
pains ot accidental Cuts, Wounds, Bruis
es, Burns, Scalds, Sore feet or stiff' joints.
But there's no need for it. Bucklen's
Arnica Salve will kill the pain and cure
the trouble. It's the best Salve on earth
for Piles, too. 25c. at Allen & Wood
ward's, druggists.
For Sale.
Grub oak wood, Address S. A.
Gragg, Corvallis. Or leave orders
through Ind. phone 136, Corvallis.
Notice.
An experienced teacher for some
years in charge of a school prepar
ing pupils for entrance to Eastern
colleges, will, form classes or give
private lessons in subjects above the
Seventh grade. . German, Latin
or Mathematics can be arranged for
afternoons or evenings, national or
conversational method. Apply to
Mrs. R. H. Kennedy, between Al
pha Hall and residence of President
Gatch.
Ladies. Your attention for a mo
ment. We would like to announce
.when giving Teas, Parties etc, we
have just received a full line of
crackers and wafers, such, as:
" Social teas
Five o'clock teas
Vanilla wafers
Cocoanut macaroons
Cheese sandwiches
Vienna creams
Uneeda biscuits
Uneeda milk biscuits
Oat meal wafers
Ginger wafers
" Graham wafers
Salt wafers
Zwiback
. Nabiscos in all flavors
HODES' GROCERY
Seed!
Field and Garden
Thatcher & Johnson.
THE f IRST NATIONAL BANK
of Corvallis , Oregon, .
MAKES LOANS on approved se
curity, and especially on wheat
; oats, flour, wool, baled hay,
cbittim bark, and all other
classes of produce, upon the re
ceipt thereof stored in mills and
public warehouses, or upon
chattel mortgages and also
upon other classes of good sa
curity.
DRAFTS BOUGHT AND SOLD
upon the principal financial
centers of the United States
and foreign countries , thus
' transferring money to all parts
of the civilized world.
A CONSERVATIVE general busi
ness transacted in all lines of
banking,;
Sale of Water Bonds,
Sealed proposals will be received by the clerk
ot the Water Committee of tne Olty of Corvallis.
Benton county, Oregon, uatU October 9th, 1905,
at six o'clock p. m. tor the purchase ot part of
all of $75,000 bond Issue of said olty.
Said bonds are authorized by special legisla
tive act of 1905, and issued to pay for the con
struction of a gravity water works system, bear
Interest at the rate of four per cent per annum,
in denomination of from $100 to $1,600 payable
semi-annually, and are payable at Corvallis,
Oregon, in U. 8. gc Id coiu 40 years after date ot
Issue, at the rate of $2,000 annually after 7 years
with option to pay entire issue at end ot ten
years or any time thereafter.
The assessed valuation of the city of Corval
lis, 1904, was $834,860 of which the actual value
is $1,250,000; population within corporate limits
2400; no bonded debt, general warrant indebted
ness, $22,000 of which $15,000 Is for construction
of sewer system. . .
Said Water Committee reserves the right to
reject any and aU bids. Each offer must be
accompanied by a certlfyed check for 2 per eent
of amount of bid, to be forfeited if bid la accept
ed and not completed, .
J September 9, 1905. S. L. KLINE, Clerk,
The variety of choice and the high character of the Clothing
we sell deservedly the most famous ready-for-service clothing
in America intensify the importance of the splendid opportu
nities which the early-season offering presents to you.
No Prizes
Chase & S
COFFEE
In fact nothing goes with our coffee but cream, suar and
SATISFACTION
P. M. ZIEROLF.
. Sole agent for
Chase & Sanborn High Grade
COFFEE
Longs Bicycle Store
Having bought the J. K. Berry bicycle Store
and repair shop, I. have added a $1,200
stock of
NEW GOODS
which are now on display. Watch my ad
for further announcements. Don't forget
I have a first class repair shop.
M. M. LONG, Prop.
For Sale
Oak grub wood, Cheat and vetch bay
for sale, Satisfaction guaranteed
T A Logsdon
Phone 55 Mt View line
Prelimtiiary Opening.
At Mrs. J. Mason's Millinery store
Friday and Saturday, Sept 15 and 16.
Grand Display.
: Pattern hats and bonnets on Sept.
29 and 30. All are cordially invited.
Mrs. J.Mason.
Piano Wessons.
Mordaunt A. Goednough announces
the opening of his studio,' at 4th and
Jackson Sts. Sept. I8th. Pupils received
at any time in Piano. Harmony and the
oretical subjects. V Send for catalogue.
Ind, phone 476.
go with our
anhorn High Grade
All kinds of fresh grass seeds for
sale at Zeirolf's.
Wanted.
To contract from one to three carload3
etch Eeed if price is reasonable.
L. L.Brooks,
Telephone 155 Ml. View.
Gasoline Wood Saw.
I have purchased the Boddy gasoline
saw and can execute orders for wood
mptly. Indp. phone 339,
Link Chambers.
Wanted, to Rent.
A good ranch on shares. Stock pre
ferred. S. A. Hall.
Box 11S . Corvallis.
Ind. phone, P. A. Kline line No 2.
Lots of Fun.
Taking pictures. We have fine can
Graham & Wells.