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About The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 21, 1905)
CorvalHs Times Official Paper of Benton County. CORVALLIS, OR-, OCT. 2J, J905. ITS COST. They are figuring ngw on how much money was spent in Portland by visitors at the Exposition, and the aggregate is named at 20,000, 000 dollars, which is not unlikely. The population of Oregon is ap proximately ;oo,ooo. Ofthenum- r w ber probably eighty per cent or 400,000 visited the Fair. The cost to each averaged from perhaps $20 to $50. Of course some spent $200 or $300 on the two or three trips they made. This is not an over estimate of the number or the amount spent, for it is difficult to find a person who did not attend, and it is equally difficult to find many that did attend who are flush now, as evidenced by the slow way in which they pay newspaper sub scriptions. The Oregon people alone spent $ 10,000,000 to $12, 000,000 to say nothing of the mil lions spent by other Northwest people and Easterners. It was a great harvest for Portland hotels, boarding houses, merchants and sa loons, for it is they who profited. The profit to the interior who paid such heavy tribute to the Fair, will doubtless come in good time. EABER'S PLAN. WASHINGTONIANS HERE MIKE'S DILEMMA. Has Mike Kline no friends who can point out to him the dilemma into which he is driftine, and ad vise him to give up this fool scheme , on which he is bent? Have not three juries pronounced his plan a failure, his joint a cheat, and him self, a badly mistaken man? Have not juries of as good men as the county affords three times to a man pronounced him guilty as charged, and has he not been as many times sentenced by the couit allbecauseof his fool plan for selling booze when the law says, it shall not be sold? Have either of his lawyers produc ed in court a single decision of the higher courts where such a place as he runs can exist with a local option law in effect? With $1,000 in tines, and more t-a come against the man, and with 20 days and more for him to serve in jail, all without a single ray of hope in the higher courts, will none of his friends point out to him his position, and advise him to close p this shebang that the people, the courts, the laws, and three jur ies have declared shall not run ? It would look like the men on his bonds and those yet to go on future bonds, would point out to him not only the position into which he is driltine, but into which he is dragging them. These fines will have to be paid. These sentences have to be served. The juries are not a jest, the courts not a hoax the laws of the land are not a joke It Gave Him This Year an Average Yield of Thirty Bushels of Wheat. The average yield of wheat this season on a farm near Corvallis was 30 bushels per acre. One field gave a product of 34 bushels per acre, and thereby hangs a tale. It is the farm of Elmer Raber, and on it scientific farming is in progress. In the several years that Mr. Ra ber has owned the farm, though he has grown large crops of hay, "not a pound of it has ever been sold. Though large stacks of straw have been the residue of the threshing day, not a straw of it has ever been burned. All the hay has been fed to cattle or other livestock, so that it might again go back into the soil and aid in restoring the original fertility. All the straw has been converted, by using it as bedding and feed, into manure and spread over the fields to give them back some of that virgin richness with whichnature once impregnated them Every year the process of spread ing manure on the fields goes on on Elmer Raber' s farm. It is a laborious process, but it pays. Sometimes seven or eight acres are thus covered, and sometimes a doz en. Little by little, year by year, his acres are getting back to what they once were. His clover and his vetch, his wheat and his oats, his cattle and other livestock, are admired by all who happen on the place. A hundred of his acres do more for Elmer Raber in a year than do 300 acres for many another farmer, from the standpoint of what they give up in annual yield. Atd most of all, in the meantime, every acre by reason of their fast increas ing fertility, are gradually doubling in value, and when he comes to sell them, if he ever takes a notion to do it, then he will get back a big remuneration for the time and toil spent in improving the quality of his land. Besides, saying nothing of the bierger and better crops. there is the satisfaction of looking around day by day, on fields and crops, hogs and cattle that are not puny and thriftless, but the thrift iest and best that can . produced. Thirty-four bushels of wheat this year when many a farmer watched with downcast face the slender stream of grain pouring from his thresher and learned later that his yield was eight, ten, a dozen bush els only, that is the reward for giving back to the land something in exchange for that hourly, daily, yearly contribution that we take from it. Pullman Players Have Arrived, and are at Hotel Corvallis. The Pullman men arrived yester day afternoon for the game with Steckle's bunch, and are at Hotel Corvallis. Four of them. Stewart, center, Sapp, tackle, Morgan, guard and Goldworthy, end, were here two years ago in a game in which the score was, O AC, 5 ; Washing ton, o. The understanding is that in the game with Willamette Wed nesday, the Washingtonians were at a disadvantage because the field on which they played was soft saw dust, while they are accustomed to a hard, dry field, on which the fast play they use is more effective. A fast field is what they will have here, and a hot game, with uncer tain outcome is likely. This is es pecially true, since in every game there is an element of hick which often affects the score materially- This luck was with Willamette at Salem, Wednesday, and it may be with the Washingtonians this after noon, They tell it that Dr. Steckle, who saw Wednesday's game, would feel relieved if Jhe game was over and won by his men. According to the reports which came down ahead of tbe visitors, their linemen average 192, the back field, 174, and the entire team 183 pounds to the man. Captain Stew art at center, weighs, 200, Morgan and Collins, guards, 190; Sapp. 185 and Thayer, 208, tackles, Golds- worth and Weller, 185, ends; Miner and Spaulding, quarter, 165; Nis- sen and Jones, halves, 165; and Hardy, 201, fullback. HER DEATH. Deficit in the Accounts of the Police Judge Hade Good. THE DATE FIXED. THEIR AWFUL FATE. The newspapers are full now of accounts of an inhuman traffic in young girls who are enticed by pro curesses and shipped from Chicago to the interior of China where they enter the harems of Chinese man darins, who pay $500 to $1,000 for them. The matter is of vital inter est to young women, who should be warned by the circumstances of the case. . It is known that more than 100 girls have been shipped from Chicago alone, to say nothing of the operations of the syndicate in other cities. Advertisements appear in the newspapers inviting girls to accept lucrative positions in San Francisco. These adver. tisements are attractive, and gener ally state that the girl is wanted as a companion for an invalid lady, and must be willing to travel abroad, all expenses to be paid . These advertisements have more than once been received at the Times office for insertion. The story is that when a girl is found without relatives or friends who might make trouble, trans portation is forwarded her, and she is shipped to an agency in San Francisco, and from there sent to China. -That is the end, for none have ever come back. For Poultry Show To be held in Cor- vas Will be a big Affair. It has been determined to hld another poultry show in Corvallis. The date is fiom November 30th to December 2nd inclusive. Plans were discussed at tbe annual meet ing of the Corvallis Poultry Asso ciation held in Corvallis Thursday even;ng. Many members of the association were in attendance, and there, was much enthusiasm. The showing made by some of the Ben ton county fanciers at the big poul try show at the Portland Fair was a factor in contributing to the hope ful spirit.- Another factor is that the show by the same society last year was one of the most successful early shows ever held in the North west, and at the Exposition many of the exhibitors expressed a de sire to participate in another at Cor vallis. The Ehow this year is to be far more elaborate than that of last season introducing features not embodied in the former meeting The executive board is empowered for the arrangement of all details save tnose placed in tbe hands of committees on ways and means and advertising. A further feature of Thursday evening's meeting was the annual election of officers, which was as follows: THE SHORTAGE PAID. Late The shortage of E. P. Greffoz, for so many years police judge of Corvallis, has been made good. The family home has been turned over to the city on a valuation of $1,500 and the balance of the shortage has been made up in cash. . The total of the shortage was about $2,040. It was as all remember, due to the failure of Mr. Greffoz to turn over to the treasurer, a portion of the sewer assessments paid into his hands. No surmise of the deficit had ever suggested itself to any body, and nothing was known of it until Mr. Greffoz in letters to friends in Corvallis briefly announ ced the facts. The nature of the shortage was such that it is not likely that it ever would have been dis covered, no less than three com mittees of the city council having investigated the books of the office and reported everything correct and straight, all after the shortage began. The settlement was made Tues day, when the deed to the home of Mr. Greffoz was signed and deliver ed to the city. It goes in on . a valuation of $1500, and the re mainder ot the dehcit is paid m cash bv the sisters of Mr, Greffoz Uhe settlement was au thorized by unanimous vote of the council on the recommendation of the finance committee, consisting of Lilly, Avery and Hout. Mr. Greffoz is now employed at the Thurston sawmill on the head waters of the Calipooia, in Linn county. He has been in town for several days, but left Thursday to resume his duties. And Funeral Mrs. . Garrett Long Passed Away at Family Home Wednesday. The funeral of the late Mrs. Gar rett Long, wife and mother in a well known Benton county family, occurred from the late home, five miles southwest of Corvallis, Thurs day afternoon. Death occurred af ter an extended illness, at seven o'clock Wednesday morning. It had been known for some time that the end could not be long postpon ed, though it was not expected so soon, 1 he funeral was widely at tended, old neighbors and friends assembling for miles around to pay a last tribute of respect. The serv ice was conducted by Rev. Green of the Congregational church. The interment was in Newton cemetery, Mary Small was born in Addi3 county, Missouri. January 16, 1841. With her parents she crossed the plains to Oregon in 1853. Later the family went to California, where in 1861 she was united in marriage to Garrett Long. In 1 862, Mr. and Mrs. Long returned to Oregon, but a year later, went to Washington and settled at Dayton. In 1888 they returned to Benton county, settling on the farm where they have since resided, but which was recently sold to a Washington man. A few weeks ago, Mr. and Mrs, Long determined t. move to Corvallis to settle and spend their time at ease, and with this end in view purchased the Buxton res idence property, which has since been fitted up with much care for their occupancy. Almost at the moment when they were ready to occupy tbe place, Mrs. Long, still at the farm home was stricken with disease. She di'd not live to a realization of the plan, but at the age of 64 years and nine months, passed over. The surviving members of the family are the husband, Garrett Long, two daughters. Mrs. William Kittredge of Silver Lake, and Mrs. O. L- Davis, of Corvallis: six sonj, R. Long, Nez Perce, Idaho; H. W. Long, Gold City, Oregon; M. B M. P., M. M. and O. B. Long aH of Benton county. All the mem bers of the family are most estimable people and hosts of . friends join with them in mourning the passing of a sainted wife, mother and friend. the announcement of New lot of freshly loaded shotgun shells. All kinds of football "sup plies. At Hodes Pioneer Gun store. HONEST HEARTS. Honest Hearts gives the keynote of the new pastoral comedy of that name in which Alma Hearn and her excellent company will offer here next Friday night. Life on an old Kentucky farm is reproduc cd in a sincere and wholesome play that seems bound to be of deep in terest from start to finish. The author has introduced original types having the local peculiarities touched with humor and has spun a pretty romance in a fascinating manner around the central figure of "Dad s only girl, a country beauty. The play like all of Khmt & Gazzolo's is full of good fun and many scenes rich in detail and pic turesqueness". Business College. All those who wish to study Shorthand or Bookkeeping and Typewriting in the Business Col lege should enter at once, either day or night school. Wanted A good girl or woman to keep house. Inquiie at Berman store. For Sale Phonograph records in first class condition twenty cents each. G. W. Denman, Corvallis. Osteopathy. Dr. Ramsey of Albany, will be in Corvallis Monday afternoon and Tuesday, Oct. 23 and 24. If you are ill and wish to learn what os theopathy will do for your case, you are invited to call and consult the Doctor at Mrs. J. Mason's, cor. 3rd and Monroe sts. Consultation free. Wanted. Two tons vetch hay, loose or bal ed. Apply at Times Offiee. Sale of Water Bonds. Sealed proposals will be received by the clerk of the Water Committee of tne City of Corrallls. Benton county, Oregon, until October 30th, 1905, at six o'clock p. m. for the purchase of part or all of $75,000 bond Issue of said city, to be dated on or about January 1, 1906. Said bonds are authorized by sped llsgtsl-a tive act of Session Laws 1905. page 156 , were sanctioned by an election held Jnly 6, 1905, at which there were 278 votes for and 106 votes aralnst ana are to De issued to pavfor the con structlon of a gravity water works system, bear interest at tne rate oi live per cent per annum. In denomination of from f 100 to $l,o00 payable semi-annually, and principle and lnteress are payable at Corvallis, Oregon, in TJ. S. geld coin 40 years after date of Issue, at the rate of ?-z,uuu annually alter 7 years, with option to pay entire ls3ue at end ot tne years or any time thereafter. The assessed valuation of the city of Corval lis, 1904. was t834.8S0 of which the actual value Is $1,250,000; population within corporate limits 2400; no bonded debt, general wairant indebted ness, $22,000 ot wblcb S15.000 Is for construction of sewer system, making a total municipal In debtedness, with said proposed issue $97 000: no otner lnaeDteaness contemplated: entire pro coeds of these bonds to be used dlrsctly for wat er system agricultural community. Said Water Committee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Each offer must be accompanied Dy a cer Lifted check for 2 per eent ux Hiuuunt oi uiu, to De ioneisea it Dia Is accept' ed and not completed, September 9, 1905. S, L. KLINE, Clerk. Write Him. T. W. McGowan, Jr.. established I857 commission merchant, in hops, 36 & 38 Whitehall street. New York. Lib eral adyances made on all consignments. Highest market prices obtained . and quick returns. References: Bradstreet Mercantile Agency, New York- Bank o America, New York. BEOWNSVILLE WOOLEN MILLS Watch this Space FOR "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. M. Nolan & Son. ALSEA HONEY AT Hodes' Grocery No Prizes go with our Chase & Sanborn Higb Grade COFFEE In fact nothing goes with our coffee but cream, sugar and SATISFACTION P. M. ZIEROLF. Sole agent for Cbase & Sanborn HighlGrade COFFEE M. M. -LONG'S Bicycle Sc Sporting Goods Store Is the place to get your Guns and Ammunition for the opening of the pheasant season. I have guns and ammunition of ever . ription. ; Guns and Bicycles for Rent A full line of sewing machine sup plies. I have anything in the um brella line from a rib to a new um brella. Everything you call for in sporting goods line. GENERAL REPAIR SHOP. For Sale Oak grub wood, .-Cheat and vetch bay for sale, Satisfaction guaranteed T A Logsdon Phone 55 Mt View line Seed! Field and Garden Thatcher & Johnson. We have just 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. Piano Wessons. " Mordaunt A. Goodnongh announces the opening of his studio, at 4th and Jackson Sts. Sept. 18th. Pupils received at any time in Piano, Harmony and the oretical subjects. - Send for catalogue, nd. phone 476, All kinds of fresh grass seeds for sale at Zeirolf's. fIs displayed by many a man enduring pains ot accidental unts, vvounas, cruis es, Burns, Scalds, Sore feet or stiff joints. But there's no need for it. Bucklen's : o i :i 1 1-; 1 1 t, nolfi and pnrfl ArmCtt OB1VC Will JVJAl iaao )Jam cuu w.w the trouble. It's the best Salve on earth for Piles, too. 25c. at Allen & Wood ward's, druggists. (53053) Fanion 34473- Will be at Monroe Childer'a place 12 miles south of Corvallis and anybod wishing to breed mares this fall will find the horse there. New lot of freshly loaded shotgun shells. All kinds of football supplies. At Hodes Pioneer Gnn store. 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.