LOCAL LORE.
For advertisements in this column the rate
of 15 cents per line will be charged.
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Nolan at
tended the funeral of the late M.
Sternberg which occurred in Al
bany Wednesday.
Henry Hamtnersley came out
from Alsea yesterday for supplies.
He started heme with them this
morning in a brand-new Bain
wagon.
Half a dozen general-purpose
horses were shipped to Portland by
boat this morning. They were
purchased in the neighborhood of
Monroe.
Father Burri of McMinnville,
will conduct services at the Catholic
cburch Sunday. Mass,. 10:30, and
evening service at 7:30. All are
invited. Father Springer goes to
McMinnville tomorrow to hold
services there Sunday.
Mrs.' Florence Walsh, wife of
Master Mechanic James Walsh, of
the C. & E. railroad, died Tuesday
night at the family home after an
extended. illness of . cancer of the
liver. The funeral occurred yes
terday. Will Warfield was among the
Alseans who were in , town yester
day on business. He departed for
his home this morning with a
quantity of household supplies, a
thoroughbred shepherd' pup and a
Jersey calf. While here Mr. War
field deposited with the county
clerk three wildcat scalps for which
he was allowed a bounty of $6.
. . Rev. Springer returned yester
day from a business trip to New
port, Albany and Eugene, where
he solicited funds for the erectio n
of a new Catholic church at New
port. He secured about two-thirds
of the required sum.
Among the losses in the San
Francisco conflagration was a large
amount of canned salmon owned by
Piinderson Avery, R. E. Gibson
. and John Rickard. Three thous
and dollars worth of salmon was
sold and account sales rendered a
few days before the earthquake.
Ten thousand worth remained on
hand and went up with the rest of
the businessdistrict in flame - It
was fully insured. )
There was a big time at the
United Artisan lodge hall Wednes
day evening, when the final vote
was cast for H. H. Cronise for Su
preme Representative. A program
was rendered that included an in
strumental solo by Mrs. Abbott,
recitations by v Miss Bertha David
son, Frank Hall, Miss Eliza Floyd
and Mrs. Anna Adams and banjo
and guitar duet by Students Bowen
and Nichols. Ice cream and cake
concluded the evening's entertain
ment. If Mr. Cronise secures the
office of supreme representative, he
will represent all Oregon Artisans
in the supreme lodge sessions for
the next two years.
After more than two weeks of
ahxietp, County Judge Watters has
tidings from an elder sister who
was in San Francisco and has been
missing since the earthquake. She
lived at 547 O'Farrell street. She
is a widow and was alone with her
14-year old, grandson. Everything
was lost by the fire and they trudg
ed the streets for two days and two
nights, finally finding refuge at the
Presidio emergency camp. County
judge watters in tne anxious
search for her passed through every
camp in the city, the one at which
she was a refugee, among them, but
failed to find her. He finally ad
vertised and her letter received here
yesterday was in answer to his ad'
' vertisement in the San Francisco
Examiner,
It is understood that Merwin
McMaines, who is known to fame
as "Happy Hooligan," is shortly
to take his departure for Chicago,
wnere ne has been engaged to trav
el with a medicine show company
Happy's talent for the profession to
which he is shortly to devote him
self, was long since recognized and
but tor a combination of unfor
tunate circumstances which depriv
ed him of volition in matters per
taining to his own movements, he
would, ere this have occupied the
coveted position. But the delay
has not been without its compen
sating features. Happy has been
enabled to grow a greater profusion
of hair, to wear his sombrero with
more effective eclat, and to acquire
a poise of manner and movement
not common to the amateur. While
.Happy's distinctive garb has by
some been regarded as a fad on his
part, it should be stated that in af
fecting the dress of the plainsman
he has had in view the acquirement
of such traits as would better fit him
for, the business in which he ex
pected to engage. There are many
in Corvallis who earnestly hope for
Happy's future success.
There is to be a W. C. T. U.
institute held in Corvallis next
Tuesday and Wednesday. It will
be conducted by the State presi
dent, Mrs. Additon, who will speak
at the Tuesday night meeting. A
medal contest is to be held Wednes
day night.
Mrs. Eugene Shelby and
daughters left yesterday for Port
land alter a visit ic this city. " They
were in San Francisco at the time
of the earthquake, and lost every
thing in the fire. Tbey came to
Corvallis a week ago, and have
since been guests at the home of
Miss Eugenia and Miss Mary
Shelby.
ITS GREAT GROWTH.
The student body at the col
lege held a meeting Wednesday
and voted ten percent of next year's
student tax to be made available
for use in debate and oratorical en
terprises. For instance, it costs
$100 to bring the Pullman debating '
teanr-to.jQorvallis for the big debate I
tonight, and it is desirable to have
a fund ready to cover possible defic
its should any arise.
A county order for $600 was
drawn yesterday in favor of the Sari
Francisco relief committee of Cor
vallis. This is part of the sum
guaranteed for the first Benton
county shipment of supplies to the
stricken city. I
Claude I.' Lewis of Cornell
University has become horticultur
ist at the Oregon State College and
station. With his family, he is to
arrive in a few days to take up his
duties. Provision for selection of a
horticulturist was made at the mid
summer meeting of the board of re
gents last year, and President
Weatherford, President Gatch and
Regent Olwell were appointed a
committee to make the selection.
Prof. Lewis is hightly recommend
ed by Dr. Bailey, the leading au
thority in this country on matters
of horticulture and botany.
Mrs. Nellie Callahan Smith
and little son arrived from San
Francisco yesterday and are guests
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Call a
han. She was a guest at the Oaks
hotel at the time of the earthquake
and with others escaped from the
building, unharmed. Her husband
who is a commercial traveler, was
in a distant part of the state at the
time. The day of the earthquake
she spent with her son in avoiding
the -names, escaping finally from
tne burning city to Oakland on
Thursday morning. She was much
prostrated by tne shock of her ex
periences.
The busiest places in the coun
try now are the hop yards. It is
the period for training and trim
ming the vines and a large amount
of labor is involved in the process.
On account of the scarcity of labor
ine men, it is mostly done this
vear bv bovs. eirls and women. It
is light work, and an intelligent boy
of a dozen summers can do it as
well as anybody. It requires only
patient, painstaking application
The vines are now but a few feet in
length Perhaps the largest force
of people is at the Ireland yard,
where there are a number of camps.
A good many Corvallis boys, girls
and women are employed there and
at other yards, most of whom make
the trip out in the morning and
back in the evening.
-Agents are in town already,
soliciting subscriptions tor a new
book ; giving details, illustrations
and I Other information about the
destruction by earthqn'ake and fire
of San Francisco. They have a
handsome prospectus giving excel
lent illustrations and showing sam
ples-of .the printed pages, . after the
manner of prospectuses incident to
books sold on subscription and in
which the work of preparation has
been neither so strenuous nor so
swift. It is said that 200 such
books by as many authors are in
preparation foi the market. For
20th century speed, however, the
one chat agents are already canvas
sing for, is fully apace with wire
less telegraphy and such things,
The earthquake only happened two
weeks ago at nve o clock Wednes
day morning.
Sunday afternoon, . May 6th,
the following program will be given
by the band at the Court House
Square. H. L. Beard, director.
1. March, "Guardes dti, Corps,"
Hall.
2. Selection, "Bohemian - Girl,"
Balfe.
3. ' Serenade, "Love in Idleness,"
Macbeth.
4. Loveland Waltzes, Holzmann.
5. iwostep, "Silver Heels," Moret.
Intermission.
6. March, "The New White
House," Taylor.
7. Selection, "Lucia di Lammer
moor," Donizetta.
8. Oriental Internie zzo, "Razaza
Comstock.
9. Morceau Characteristic, "A
Summer Dream," P.HansBeath.
10. March "Cuban Independence,"
Herminger.
Star Spangled Banner.
A ton of Butter a Day Now Business
for Current Year.
It is probable that the Kaupisch
creamery will do a business of $150
000 this year. It is undergoing a
development that promises within
a short time to make it the most
important enterprise in Benton
county. It paid out $80,000 for
butter fat 1. st year.' It is now
making more than a ton of butter
per day. It has a market at fancy
prices for every pound of butter
turned out.
To the butter manufacturing
plant has recently been added a ten
ton ice works and a firstclass, up-to-date
ice cream plant. The ship
ment of both products to neighbor
ing towns has begun. The es
tablishment now occupies more
than 10,000 square feet of floor
space, the area having been more'
than doubled by recent improve
ments. One of the best experts in
the country is in charge of the ice
cream plant. '1 he product is manu
factured and laid down in homes
cheaper that the housewife can make
it, and the quality is extra fine. It
is far superior to the Portland prod
uct, of which so much has been
used in Corvallis.'": It is very
certain to find a place in many of
the confection establishments of the
valley, and probably Portland. A
neat packing device keeps it in a
solid brick form as long as desired
so that it can be served to suit the
liking of the most fastidious enter
tainer. .
The butter business however,
with its enormous outlay in cash
for butter fat is the big item in the
enterprise, and its growth is watch
ed by Corvallisites with consider
able local pride. When local dairy
men by breeding get their herds up
to a proper standard in which each
cow should as is possible, yield $16
per month, the concern and its
clientel will be a source of great
thrift to Benton county. The av
erage price paid by the establish
ment for cream for last year was a
little above 27 cents. The price
now is 18. '
CATCHING BLACK BASS
Sport for Corvallis Fishermen
---They Find 1 hem Down
the River.
Black bass fishing is popular now
among Corvallis sportsmen. Roy
Raber was out Tuesday and made
a catch of seventeen, some of
which weighed four pounds each.
The fish are very gamey and when
once on the hcok. a big one gives
the fisherman a strenuous time un
til the landing is made. The bite
is very vigorous and as soon as
that important event, happens,
trouble begins. A" good strong
line is necssary, in rase a four-
pounder is hooked.
Little fish, three to mx inches
long and alive are used for bait.
They say it is more trouble to get
the bait than the ba-s when the lat
ter are hungry. All sorts of
devices are resorted to in order ' to
capture the minnows, nnd to keep
them alive for use when required.
Several local fisherman are planning
to try a spoon for bait, and the be
lief is that the scheme, will be suc
cessful. The fishing ground is
mostly at the mouth, of Bower's
slough and in Dead river, three or
four miles down the Willamette.
Bass are claimed to be a very
toothsome fish. Of the Raber catch
several were served up in Corval
lis homes and the universal testi
mony is that they are" a great delica
cy. The bones are large and the
flesh very savory. " The fish is
shaped much like a Chinook salm
on, and is not black as its name
would indicate, but has silver for
the predominating hue. Bass was
introduced into Benton county wat
ers by the government a number of
years ago.
WANTS DAMAGES.
A Shoe Lesson!
That will teach you how to make your feet ft el at bo-ne em
bodied in every pair of
Ralston Health Shoes
Yv hn you put on Ralstons
you can fetl sure you've done
the best fur your feet in point
of both comfort and style, j
Rak ton shoes are built on a
structural principle worked
. out from a close study of the
foot as nature made it.
D d you sver notice how the firm,
close-packed sand of a Emooth sea
beach supports and fit every part
of the foot? t Ralston Health Shoes
fit that way. i
Come in and try on a pair."
KLINE
The People's Store.
Established 1864. Corvallis, Oregon
INSTITUTE PROGRAM.
Following is the program for the
Benton County Educational Institu-
tute to be held in Corvallis. May
8th and 9th at the First Presbyter
ian church under the" auspices of
the W. C. T. U. Leader, Mrs.
Lucia Faxon Additon, state presid
ent of Oregon.
Tuesday Afternoon.
2. p. m. Praise and prayer, led by
local Evangelist Supt.
2:30 p. m. Greeting, local Pres
ident.
Introduction of Institute Lead
er; "Why we are Here," Mrs.
Additon.
3:00 "Heredity vs. Environment"
Mrs. Emily Lumm. State Supt.
of Health and Heredity.
3:15 "Medical Temperance," Miss
Campbell. Discussion.
3:45 Parliamentary Lesson, In
stitute Leader.
4:15 "The W. C. T. U. Move
ment, Mrs. J. E. Henkle, pres
ident of Philomath W. C. T. U.
Announcements and adjourn
ment. Tuesday Evening.
8:00 p. m. Prayer.
Duet; Mrs. Taylor and Mrs.
Bush. '
Lecture, "Law, Labor and
Finance, Lucia Faxon Additon.
Free will offering. Announce
ments. Benediction. -Wednesday
Morning.
9:00 a.m. Devotional, "Tested
Promises," Rev. E. F. Green.
9:15 Department Drill, illustrated,
Institute Leader.
19:15 a. m. Business session, or
ganization of Benton county.
10:45 a. m. "Effective use of Lit
erature,". Mrs. Swann.
Discussion.
11:15 a.m. question box.
Noontide prayef.
Wednesday Afternoon,
1:30 p. m. Prayer.
"The Greatest Hindrance to
Missionary Work," Mrs.
- Cauthorn. -2;30
p. m. "Women in Govern
ment," Institute Leader.
Open Discussion.
3:00 p. m. "Civic Improvement"
Miss Snell and others.
Discussion.
3:45 p. m. Question box.
Unity Circle. Adjournment,
Mrs. Green will have charge of
the music. A medal contest will
take place Wednesday evening.
More Trouble for the Moun
tain View Road Is
in Court Again.
The commissioner's court was
wrestling yesterday afternoon with
the Mountain View road proposi
tion, which was generally supposed
to have been settled. W. J. Harp
er, who bought one of the King
places, made the purchase without
knowing that the new road was- to
pass through the farm. The form
er owner demanded no damages,
but Mr. Harper holds that he is in
jured and that he ought to be paid.
He applied to the county court for
relief, but that body had already
gone its limit in the matter, and
did not feel inclined to invest lurth
in the highway. Yesterday, Mr.
Harper again appeared in court,
this time with a lawyer, insisting
that damages be vouchsafed him.
It is stated that unless something
is done for him that he will brin?
an injunction suit, and that Chan
cey Levee will join in the main proceeding.
A. L. Ferrington, the Albany
Rug man who makes rugs from old
carpets, will be in this city next
Wednesday. : He will not make a
canvas, but if you would like to see
him, drop a card, care general de-
it .. 3 . ... -
iivery ana ne will can.
Give the Corvallis Creamery Co.
trial on ice and ice cream.
For Sale.
A few ton of good Vetch Hay.
F. L. Howe.
Phone 2 Mt. View Line,
Corvallis.
Importad Black Percheron Stallion.
55296 Potache 4 0064
Will make the season of 1906 at
Abbott's feed barn, Corvallis, Ore.
Potache was winner of 1st prize
at St. Louis Fair; . 1st at American
Royal Live Stock Show, Kansas
City; 1st at Government Show m
France; also International Live
Stock show at Chicago 1904.
Mares from a distance will be
furnished first class pasture. Terms
$25 to insure. ;;? 3, . -. .
T. K. Fawcett,
Corvallis, Oregon.
Wool anQ Wash Dress Fabrics
Our first shipment of Wool, Mohair, and Wash
Dress Goods has arrived. All colors, weights
: and weaves, at prices that will tempt all.
New Mercerized Taffeta Checks at 25c per yard.
Wool and Mohair Dress Goods, in Gray, Brown,
Green, Navy, Fancy Mixtures, Checks and Stripes.
c New Dress Linens in White, Gray, Light Blue,
Green and Navy.
New White Mercerized Shirt Waist Goods
New assortment embroidered waist patterns
New.veluets, collars and belts.
Remember we give 5 percent discount on
ali Cash Purchases.
Highest Price for Country Produce.
fvL. MILLE
Moses Brothers
coming
Supervisors Claims.
Following is the claims of super
visors filed for 1 st quarter, 1906.
H. M. Fleming Sup. Dist. 2 Sis 7s
John Price
W. M. Clark
A. Cadwalader "
J. R. Fehler
A.M.Gray
W. P. McGee "
Unless objections
lowance of above
County Court will
" 7 10 00
" 8 500
" 9 1500
. " II II 25
- "22 5 00
" 10 21 25
are filed to al
accounts, the
allow same at
the May term of said court, - 1906.
Published by order of County
Court.
Victor P, Mosis,
County Clerk.
Dated April 18, 1906.
desntiw Ih8 Kind Yon Have Always BougE
:. . You will always find us up and
and our' prices icasonable.
For Boots and Shoes
for Men, Women and children, hats, caps underwear, every
day and Sunda shirts, ladies skirts, mens and boys suits
Also a Fine Line of Groceries
Crockery and everything that is needed in a grocery department.
Look Out for Moses Bros
quick delivery wagon. Listen for the bell and you will find
there is something donig
Ices and Creams
We are now prepared to provide the public with Ices
Water Ices, creams, Sherberts, and everything in this line.
Special Fancy Orders
For soeial functions solicited. We cater to the whole
public and guarantee the beet at reasonable prices. ; When
you want anything in our line remember us.
Our own special free delivery to any part of the; city
large or small.J . .
Corvallis Creamery Company.