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.