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Corvallis Times Official Paper of Benfen County. CORVALLIS, OREGON, MDJ& EVENING JAN- 5, 1906. Tint franchise. IS AGAINST IT. Senator Avery Opposes the Granting of a 30 Year's Light Franchise. Editor Times: I respectfully call the attention of t Corvallis peo ple to the proposition to grant a franchise, which will tie the city up in the electric light business for a period of 30 years. I am of the opinion that if this proposition were thoroughly understood that the WIIX RECOMMEND MORE. 'Btiejg is division of opinion in Corves as to the advisability of granting an electric light franchise peop'ie would be almost unanimous for a term ot 30 years. 1 here are those who strongly oppose the pro position, as well as those who favor it. If the step be once taken, that which shall be done, cannot be un done. After that the only alterna tive, will be to wait 30 years for the franchise to expire. If meantime, the cost of lighting, by inventions and discoveries, be vastly cheapen ed, Corvallis will be tied up, sub ject to the mercy of the corporation to which it shall be bound. If, however, no franchise should be granted, Corvallis, at the end of eight years would be free and un trammeled. Then, there would be " bidding for the privilege of supply ing light to the town and its peo ple. In that competition, the low est possible rates would be obtain ed. Two years ago there was such competition, and the result is street lights for $1.35 per month that but a few years ago cost $3 per month, arc lights at $5 per month that are costing $7 in Albany, Eugene and Salem, and lights in private fam ilies by meter at one-half the for mer cost. If the pending franchise be passed, there will be no compe tition in lights tor the 'next 30 years to come. It is to hedge themselves against future compe' tition, and for no other reason, that those who seek this franchise, in sist that it shall run so long a period. l ne council snouid be very cer tain of its ground before final action, for a 30-year tie-up for the city is a very weighty matter. 'Why should I resign," exclaims Chauncey Depew. Being that he is a United States senator, and be ing that he is a director in 79 big corporations, railroad and other wise, and being that he is a grad uate in frenzied insurance, the sen ator is right, why should he re sign from the United States senate ? The Times is not conversant with what his official duties may be, but if Prof. Cordley's appoint ment as fruit inspector of Benton county has anything to do with chasing worms out of Benton conn apples, oonsumers are to be congratulated. m opposition to it, it is to come uo for final passage in the city council next Monday night and it seems to me that before a final step is taken all the people should have a complete understanding of the matter. I do not believe that any franchise should be fastened uvoa a city for so lone a term as 10 years until after the people have come to a full knowledge of the facts, and have bad a chance to vote upon, the proposition at a popular election. The city already has a light con tract and is bound by a light fran chise for eight years. The prices that we are now paying for light are all or more than we ought to pav. Within eigrht years Dy tne development of water power and invention of appliances, the cost ot lighting is certain to be immensely cheapened. Yet, as a city, bound, as we are by contract we cannot get the advantage of such decrease in the cost of lightihg. If this be true for eight years, immensely more would it be true on a 30 years proposition, and how foolish it would be for the council at this time to tie the people up to such a scheme. The day of granting free fran chises to corporations and othersno long terms is over. It is one of the means by which a few people get rich at the expense of the many People have come to understand that granting such franchises upon mere promises of some benefit that is to accrue, is wrong in pnn ciple and disastrous in practice, The talk of the corporation that wants this franchise ' that this will be the only chance to get electric power to Corvallis is nonsense There is enough power in the Mc Kenzie river alone to supply power to every city, town and farm in the whole Willamette Valley, and it is a matter of only a few years until it will be done, and at a cost so cheap that electric lights and lightin will be within reach of all, the poor not excepted. If Corvallis wants the benefit of the coming cheaper light, she had better not bind her self hand and foot for the next 30 years. P. Avery 0. A. C. Graduates for Lieutenancies in PhilHppine Constabulary. Lieut. Quinlan, commandant of the cadet regiment at O. A. C, has received instructions to recommend an additional six graduates of the college for appointment to the Philippine Constabulary. The in structions are from General Allen, in command of the Constabulary, and who is now on a business visit to the United States. He directs that the recommendations be made in order that a list of eligibles may be convenient for appointment as required. Late appointments of officers of the Constabulary into 2nd lieutenances in the regular army have caused more vacancies, and the list of new officers for the Constabulary is increased, Lieut. Quinlan is looking around for cau- didates of whom there are many, as the positions are considered de sirable, promotions being rapid, and the pay very good. Third lieutenants receive $1,100, 2nd lieutenants, $1,200, 1st lieutenants. $1,300 and captains, $1,700. Lieutenant Floyd Williams, re cently appointed to the Constabu lary, has been in town a day or two accompanied by his wife. He is to leave tomorrow for San Francisco, whence on the ioth inst, he is to sail on the steamer Coptic for Ma nila. His transportation, furnished by the government, has already been placed at his disposal. Mrs. Williams will not accompany him to the Philippines. A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS. Three Lads the Victims Guns and Feed Choppers. Hugh F. Weitman, a lad of 16, residing with his mother on a ranch two miles from Corvallis in Linn county, was the victim of an accid ent Wednesday that robbed him of one toe. In handling a shot gun the young man rested the barrel on his foot, not knowing that the gun tv as cocked. In some manner the weapon was discharged and the - little toe m the right foot was shat tered. D?. Cathey was summoned from Corvallis, and upon examina tion found that amputation of the injured member was necessary. The wonder is that the entire foot was not involved iu the shooting. Another accident happened late Tuesday evening, the victim being Milton, the 12 year old son of W. H, Harper, residing near the Sol King farm west of town. A feed chopper was in operation and the boy's index finger on the left hand , Was caught. It was so badly lacer ated that a portion of the finger had to be amputated. While playing with a piece of steel Tuesday, the five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Dinges, cut one finger quite severely on the sharp metal. The wound was not thought to be of any consequence, but the little fellow is now suffer ing with' blood poisoning and is un- der the care of a physician. The S. P. is selling round trip tickets between Corvallis and Portland for $3, good going Saturdays or Sundays and re turning Sunday or Monday following, either on West or East side, bnt good on ly on afternoon " train from Albany to Portland on Saturdays if East side is tak en. Passengers to pay local fare be tween Corvallis and Albany. From the Pittsburg Pa. Press; E'ias Day, the entertaining humor ist, appeared in the Library Audi torium and this number was the best of the Carnegie course." LEAGUE MET. Married. At the Holroyd home in the north part of town, Tuesday occur red the marriage of Robert H. Holroyd and Miss Erma Ashley, Rev. C. T. Hurd of the United Evangelical church officiating. Only a dozen relatives and friends witnessed the ceremony. The bride wore a costume of cream mohair. Both bride and groom are mem bers of respected families that have recently located in Corvallis. Both the Holroyds and Ashbys are from Fayette, Iowa, and are people of means. For the present the newly-married pair will reside in Corvallis, in apartments over the Taylor creamery. SHEPARD-W00DS. Had Visitors from . Bellfountaln and Elsewhere Electric Road Project. 1 There was a large attendance at the meeting of the Citizens League Tuesday evening. The government ownership of the Oregon city canal and locks was a theme under con sideration. , Mr, Westbrook of the steamboat line that operates to Cor vallis addressed the meeting' on the subject, presenting much valuable information. The League has how ever, been long on record as favor able to the plan of government pur-, chase of the locks and an open and untrammelled Willamette. Other visitors in . attendance at the meeting were E. M. Belknap, Ed Williams and Mr. : Bennett ot the south end of the county. They presented the scheme of the pro posed electric railroad of which mention was made in a recent is sue of the Times. No company has as yet been organized," and the whole plan, according to the state ments of those interested in the en terprise, is as yet on paper, save the right of way, a considerable por tion of which has been pledged. The scheme proposes that the road will extend from Corvallis to the Lake Creek conntry, passing through Bellfountain enroute. A resolution was adopted pledging the good will and, cooperation of the League in the furtherance of the enterprise. For Rent. Nice office rooms to rent in my concrete building. Aiso cheap back room. ' B. R. Thompson. Remember Nolan's Great Annu al Mid-winter Sales will begin Sat urday morning December 30th at 9 o'clock. This will be a Bona Fide Sale in every respect. Pretty Home Wedding Couple Well known in Corvallis. A pretty wedding took place at 1.45 p. m. Wednesday, when Ralph C. Shepard and Miss Leila Woods were united for better, for worse, by Rev. C. T. Hurd of the United Evangelical church. The event took place at the Woods home, and about 20 guests were present to of fer congratulations and 'good wishes. ., . The bride, who is one of Corval lis' most estimable young women, was prettily attired in wnite or gandie, with veil. The decorations were evergreens and potted plants. The groom graduated from O. A. C. last year. He is a brother of Clay Shepard, secretary of the college Y. M. C. A., and a young man of splendid character. . At the conclusion of the wedding luncheon, Mr. and Mrs. Shepard departed for Portland on a brief bridal trip. They will reside in Polk county, across the river seven miles from Salem. Many freinds wish them well. A fine line of fishing tackle and the best shells in the market, cheap at Hodes gun store. Dr. Lowe, the well known oculist-optician will be at Hotel Cor vallis next week two days, Jan. the nth and 12th. Consultation free. Railroad Lands for Lease. Lands of the Oregon & Califor nia Railroad Company, in Oregon, will be leased for the year 1906 subject to sale. Owners of farms and ranches adjoining railroad lands should file their applications not later than February i, 1906, af ter which date applications from others will also be considered. ' Address: Charles W. Eberlein, ; Acting Land Agent, 1035 Merchants Exchange, San Francisco, Cal. Seeds. . All kinds of clovers and grass seeds Grub oak wood, all sawed. Vetch hay ' L. I4. Brooks. Notice of Stock Holders - Meeting. The annual meeting of the stock holders of The Great Eastern Min ing Co. will be held in Corvallis, Oregon, at the store of Wellsher & Gray, Jan'y. 8th 1906 for the pur pose of electing a board of directors and transacting such other business as may properly come befoie such meet tog. 7.30 is the hour. 36th ftEABAliF'sALE 36Hl AT The People's Store Time to clean up now, before spring goods begin to arrive; time to cut the prices deep enough to make sure the work of Clearance in the next thirty days. Every depart ment contributes special features. Money-saving sales are to be lurched in every sec tion. Your interest is obvious if you want to save money. Corsets In order to make room for new styles of Thompson' 's glove fitting corsets, we have gone through our stock and sorted out bro ken lines of W. B's. which we shall discon tinue. Regular price $1.00, Special 39c " " 1.50, " 74c Men's Suits and Overcoats All our mens high grade suits and over coats, in worsted, fancy tweeds and cheviots styles of this season showing in Hart, Schaf- fner & Marx hand tailored garments. $2$ 00 suit and overcoat $19 95 20 00 " 15 95 18 00 " 14 40 16 50 " i3 00 IS 00 " 12 00 12 50 " iO 00 10 00 " 7 95 GROCERY SPECIALS Some people don't know that we have a grocery department, so we are making prices tbat will cause you to get acquainted. Diamond C soap regular 5c, special 8 bars 25c. 16 cz. cans Schilling's Baking Powder, special 4 5c. "Best" Cornstarch regnlar 10c, special 5c. 15 candles full weight 12 oz. 25c. 30 pounds best beans $1.00. K. C. baking powder 25 oz- 25c. 16 pounds best No. 1 Rice, $1.00. 1 pound package bird seed with bone 8s. I X L Ta males regular 15c, special 10c. I X L maacaroni and cheese regular lo3, special 5o. Elite, Bixby, or Wh''ztemore's Sbo9 Polish regular 233, special 14a. Long's Woodlawn maple eyrup; guaranteed best grade on the market, regular 75c, special 60c. Star tobacco per package 45c. Armour's washing powder regular- 253, special I03. Cut nails per pound 2c. 1 pound oysters per can loc. Decorated mush bowels each 5c. "DAIRY SALT" 5i pounds regular 5oc, special 3oci Great Clearance Sale of all Waists .Rubber Boots Wool, flannel, albatross, and fancy wai6ts, We have an over supply of rubber boots and plain and trimmed, black, white, red, bine' and we don't want to carry over a pair. We are go green. All the newest and prettiest styles. iDg to Jet "Clearance Sale Prices" do the work. $1.25 waists, .each .69 Men's Thigh Snag Proof Boots $5.21 1.5o ' ' .78 " Short " " ' 3.58 2.oo " " 1.19 Thigh Friction " 4I7 2.oo " , " 1.38 ' Short " " 2.81 3.oo ' ; 1.53 " ' Pebble " 2.81 3.50 " " 1.74 BoyB' " Friction " 2.22 Values up to $lo.po each, all at low prices Women's Pebble " 1.64 Knit Goods , , Ladies knit skirts all wool blue, red, brown and black Regular 85 cent, special 64 cents Regular $ I 25, special 93 cents $ 1 50 " $1 08 Golf vests regular $2, special 98 cents u You eai? saue mory by vi5itip$ our ston? durii?$ ttye pext 30 dayj Every department offers surprising values. Watch this space for further bargains next issue. 25 per cent discount on remaining holiday goods L .1: 1 KL NE The People s Store Corvallis, Mail orders filled - 'V. Oregon Sale prices during the month. . J X