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THE CORVALLIS OAZETTK, FRIDAY MAY 11, 1894.
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EXPERIMENT WITH CAPONS
This Subject Carefully Treated
by Prof. F. L. Washburn.
Bulletin No. 31 issued by the entomoloa
ioiil department of the Oreyou expel iine.it
station is now hciug' distributed. It con
tains two very interesting articles, one on
the subject of the codling in.th and other
pests, while the second treats on me suo
jjct of capons and canonizing. The latter
conr.iiiis'the results of experiments niadeliy
Pri.ft ssor F.- L. Wasliburn, besides much
other information of value to tuoe luU-r-esttil
in the poultry business. As this is a
vomparatitely new subject and of consi'ler
able local interest, a synopsis of the article
is here given:
A capou is tn altered rooster. Like a
steer, a capon is more quiet, lays on more
rleah ond fat, and remiiius tender for many
mouths a ter the operation. BiscU 17 and
19 months old that had been capo nz.ni have
been killed here and their meat found ex
tremely delicate and tender. If kopt the
l.rojier length of time they will weigh from
20 to 30 ptr cent, in.ire than a rooster of the
same '"ost eastern n.urkets will
bring from 18 tj4U cents per pound. After
the operation.' the wattles do not tnw.
Thev do not chase the hens, and neither
fiht nor crow. They are very he;.rty eat
ers for the firt few months after capouiz
jnii, but after that consume about the same
nmriiiiit of food that ordinary fowls do. If
the operation does not succeed in removing
all the testicular matter or the sack enclos
ina it, the glands grow sometimes to an
riiormoii3 size and assume distorted
ehapi s. It is then that the bird is known
as a slip, lie gains fat and bittnr tie.-h
than a cockerel, grows rapidly and for a
time resem'iles, in outward appearance, a
capon. But after three or four months the
comb and wattles grAw, the bird develops a
crow and chasi s the hens worse than a roos
ter. The period of gain has at tlii point
ceased and the bird should be killed r.t
once. In some markets the meat of a slip
brings nearly as much per pound as that of
a capon.
Many are of the opinion that the opera
tion is cruel, but it is no more so thau the
operation performed on calves, pigs and
coltR. It is performed quickly and the bird
liegius to eat s o I after being released from
the caponizing board. An inefficient ope
rator M-ill not lose over two per cent, of the
birds operated upon, and any chick so
killed dies from hemorrhage, and is as good
for table use as if death had been caused by
beheading. Caponizing instruments are
old in sets, at from 2.00 to 5.00 aud over.
The instruments actually necessary aie a
sharp penknife, a spring or spreader to keep
the ribs apart, a caponizing canula, a dedi
cate steel hook aud a pair of small sharp
pointed scissors. A caponizing board will
also be necessary. The bulletin gives a full
description of this board and how the op
eration should be performed. The bird
should be from 2 to 4 months old aud
should be kept without food or water for a
period of from 23 to 30 hours next preced
ing the operation. Experiments so far
have shown that the Light Brahma and
Plymouth Rock breeds make by far the
"best capons. The Bbick Langshans are ex
celleut also, but are slow growers.
Patridge
Cochins are highly spoken of. The Indian
gamer make line capons, as well as crosses
of this sptcics with other large breeds.
The experiments made here, were under
tho same conditions as would be found on
any farm. About thirty fouls were used in
the experiments and the capons were not
i given special care nor special food. Un
treated roosters of the same species and
sanio brood were used as checks in many
cases. A Plymouth Rock and Brown Leg
horn rooster was caponizud at the age of
aire months, at which time it weighed 2
pounds, 15 ounces. 5 m mths aud 21 days
later it weigued 5 pounds, aud dressed
"Weighed 3 pounds. A check was kept on
above capon by a bird from the same brood
. that weighed 2 pot-uds, 8J ounces when 5
. months old. At the age of 10 months and
21 days it was killed aud weighed 4 pounds
alive and 2J dressed. A Black ljongshan
caponizud at the age of 5 months weighed
2 pounds and 11 ounces; 12 months and 19
.days later it weighed 10 pounds alive anil
7i dressed and was in excellent condition.
The results of other experiments in this
line also proved favorable.
The matter of growing capons for profit
is a subject that Prof. Washburn has thor
oughly familiarized himself with. As
result of his investigations he says that un
leas fowls are sold by the pound it will not
pay from a financial standi) int.
He is informed that i;i Portland and a few
other large cities tha practice of selling
poultry by the dozen is gradually disap
pearing, aud believes that .when fowls ara
sold by the pound, as they should be. it
will be an easy m itter for the rais ;r of ca
pons to Biiccessfuily compete with those fur
iiishiug the scrawny, tough fowls now dis -played
in our markets.
Quotations from a Boston price list for
1391 aud 1802 show that from January 1st
to May 15th, New Jersey cipons brought
from 20 to 2S ceuts per pound. Broilers
were selling at th.3 same time from 15 to 55
euts per pound. In the early summer ca
pons are scarce and bring a much better
price. Ou July 7th, 1892. capons weigh
ing nine and ten ixuinds were retailing in
Fulton Market, New York City, for 3)
cents per pouud. The latter part of May,
1891, a member of the firm of E.lson Bros,
nud Gilm in wrote to Mr. Cushman, of the
Rhode Island experiment Station, that he
could that day sell a ton of capons, if he
had them, at 21 to 2S cents per pound.
With regard to the outlook for this busi
ness in Oregon, Mr. Washhura rays: "It
is probable that if our wealthy people could
be educated to the point of appreciating ca
pon meat, and they would doubtless prove
apt pupils, this favorite of epicureans
would command good prices in Portland
and elsewhere throughout Oregon. A mar
ket mm iu our metropolis tol me a short
timi since that he had no douVt but that
fancy prices could lie roa'ized on capons and
expressed a willingness to contract for a
large number for February. He did not,
however, state what be would p:y for
them."
Iu order to bring capons en the market
all through the year and in large numbers
the nse of the incubator will be ueccessary.
This bulletin evidences careful research
and much time and pains and contains
fund of valuable information on the sub
ject treated, and no person interested in
the business of growing poultry should be
without a copy. It will be sent free to all
nesidents of Oregon who request it.
Man's Inhumanity to Himself.
The most inhumnn outrages, outrages
which would disgrace the savage, man per
petrates upon himself by swallowing drastic
purgatives which convulse his stomach, ago
nize his intestines and weaken his system.
' Many people constantly do this under the
impression that medicaments only which are
violent in their action, and particularly ca-
. thartics, are of any avail. Irreparable in
jury to health is wrought under this mis-
. taken idea. The laxative which most nearly
approaches the beneticent action of nature is
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which is pain
less but thorough, and invigorates the intes
tinal canal instead of weakening' nnd irri
tatiting., The liver and the stomach share
in the benign discipline instituted by this
comprehensive medicine, whose hea'thful in
fluence is felt throughout the system-. Ma
larious, rheumatic, kidney and nervous eom-
plaints succumb to it.
While the famUies were absent from home
last Saturday evening unsuccessful attempts
were made to raid the residences of P.
Avery and Mrs. F." A. Helm. In neither
instance, however, was an entrance effected.
At the former place a screen about the pan
try windew was cut bat nothing of value
was taken, at tlie latter several small arti
cle were secured from the rear porch,
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Strawfoots vs. Young America.
While chasing around town the other day
looking for an item, the Gazette man ac
cidently strolled into the old engine house
aud found among other things, an inscript
ion on the wall written in lead pencil, which
read as follows: July 4, 1887. Hose contest,
Strawfoots vs Young America. Young
America Frank Lewis. Prof. Branch, E.
Cameron. Bob Johnson, 11. B. Lowman,
flhas. Lowman. Hal Lvon. Chas. Moiris,
.leu Snencer. Dave Osburn. StrawfootB
Mead Gosper, Wiley loiing. Olyile ueacn.
"Buttons" (M. Rhodes), Wat Johnson. Will
H. Parry, John Hyer," Lou Dyer, Frank
Bumbr.rger, 'Soda"(fJ. W. Bigham) Straw
foots won By (Josh". It recalled to the
writer's mind several incidents that may be
of intarest to the lire laddies besides, many
of our citizens who were familiar with the
circumstances. It will be remembered that
in the Rpring of 1887 Corvallis was the re
sidence of several sprinters of note, several
of whom, Frank Lewis and Col. Bob John
son amona the number, concluded to organ
ize a hose team that would fairly beat the
Baffin' out of all come-. W.l after the
organization was completed the team began
to dr ll every evning for a mouth prior to
the4h of July following, with a zsul that
would have been commendable in any cause.
Just a few days before the celebration
aiuithvr team was nroanized and were known
as the strawfoots. They wer composed of
some of the younger au-l less experience
felloj-n ami entered ill the race with no ex
pectation of winning. Notwithstanding the
fact the metal composing the Young Amer
ir.x tn.im hail better tr.iininL' and Its num
bers were very confident of success the
Strawfoots took first money much to the
surprise of everyono. If you would ask JesR
Snencer now how it happened he would saj :
111 be frosh darned if I know: the kids just
fnirlv-did n to a finish and our fellows
weru't in it at all.
Two Interesting Lecturss.
Two interesting lectures were given by
Dr. U ers. of Mass ichusetts, to the stti
dents of the Agricultural college last Friday
evening and Sunday afternoon. J. nenrsi
was on the subject of the tides and in it the
Wtnrer explained whst he held to be the
pause of the oDnosite tide. He believed the
notion of the tides to be due to the forces o:
travitv and a uroiectile force rather than
in the old theory of the moon's attraction
The lecture necessarily involved much of
the science of physics and astronomy ano
f.,i-tli;,t reason was somewhat difficult cf
com prehension to other than students ot
those scituces. On Sunday an explanation
.riven of tha causes of cyclones and
electrical storms.
Dr. Hoirers is a well to do gentleman wh
hii time exclusively to the study of
,-ienee Ha has traveled over the entire
United States and Mexico, and wus for sev
eral venre a resident of China. He is an ob
servant man and an extremely interesting
conveisationalist. For tho benefit of Lis
wife's health he has his summer home on
t.hn Nehalem river about 31 mile's west of
Hillaboro. This home is a piece of govern
ment land which ha has takeu up. and u
only accessible by pack horses. His house
is situated in a glade in the forest On the
hiiIh ill a hill overlooKliitr tne rsenaieiu nvci
and valley. He has brought the water from
a sorinii farther up the mountain in pipe;
m.d into his kitchen. On the lawn a foun-
I tain nlavs neroetuallv. It is in this ideal
resort that the man ot science passes in
time :n study. While in the city Dr. Rog
era was the zuast of Prof, aud Mrs. F.
L. Washburn.
Want the Tug Resolute Sold.
John T. Whally and Ohas. F. Lord, as
attorneys for Georze Dowsett, late chief en
iineerof the steam tax Resolute, have filed
a petition with the circuit court asking fo
an order to sell the vessel, her engines,
tackle, etc.. and that out of the proceeds
the lien of petitioner for S823 50 and also
that the lien of Telk-f Tellefson for $358.
late fireman ou the tug whose claim has
lieeu uxsittned to petitioner, be discharged
The petition says that matters pertaining to
the lien of petitiou is within the enema
admiralty jurisdiction of the court of the
United States but forasmncn as all tne prop
ertv of the defendant, including the Keso
luse. is now iu the custody of the circuit
court, acting through C. C. Clark, as re
ceiver, tho petitioner cannot proceed in
admiralty without disturbing tho possession
ef the court by assignee ot the steamer au
cording to due form of admiralty proceed-
ure, aud hence the petition is brought in the
state court.
Grand Republican Rally.
Next Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock
Hon. Koswell Ci. Horr, late congressman
from Michigan, and present assistant edito
of the New York Tribune, will address th
voters of Benton and Lincoln counties in the
political issues of the day from a republics
standpoint at the opera house in Corvallis
Mr. Horr comes so well known to our readers
that it will hardly be necessary to state that
he is one of the very best informed men on
matters political, in America, having given
the tariff escecial study for years. Ho is
protectionist from way up at the head of the
creek and his remarks will be interesting to
republicans, democrats and populists alike.
Arrangements have been perfected with the
Oregon Pacific officials whereby a single fare
from Yaquina and all intermediate points
will be good for tne round trip, it is ex
ncted that manv will take advantnee of fhi
offor as the tickets will be good from tho 16th
to the 18th inclusive.
Philomath Pickings.
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The picnic and school entertainment given
by rof. llolin at tne close oi tne most suc
cessful term of school ever taught here, was
well attended. Mr. Holm intended hav
ing his picnic in the grove, but the rain pre
vented. Nothing daunted, he sent word to
the patrons to tho school house, and they
came, bringing their well filled baskets. A
well prepared program was rendered espec
ially good, considering the short time of
preparation; after which we discussed a
tine dinner. Speeches were made in the af
ternoon and all departed feeling well pleased
with the progress made by the students and
and considering Mr. Holm an adept at school
work, and entertainments. The professor
hasourbet wishes for his election for school
superintendent, as wo think one is needed
who has the real interest of the public schools
at heart.
Dr. M. J. 'Davis is a promineut physician
of Lewis, Cass county, Iowa, and has been
actively engaged in the practice of medicine
at that place for the past thirty-five years.
On the 26th of May, while iu DesMoiues,
enroute to Chicago, be was suddenly taken
with au attack of diarrhoea. Having sold
Chamberlain's colic, cholera and diarrhiea
remedy for the past seventeen years, and
knowing its reliability, he procured a 25
cent bottle, two do3ea of which completely
cured him. The excitement and change of
water and diet incident to traveling often
produce a diarrhoea. Every one should
procure a bottle of this remedy before leay.
ing home. For sale by Graham & Wells.
" Harry S. Gleim, of Shafter, Texas, has
been visiting his brother C. H. Gleim during
the past few days whom he has not seen for
over eight years. Mr. Gleim is connected
with the Cibolli Mining Co., of Shafter,
Texas, in the capacity of assistant manager
and is an old rriend of Ben Bowers, who is
also in the city. Mr. Gleim leaves today in
company with his brother fur Portland and
on Monday will take his departure for home
from which he has been absent some time off
an extended tour of the coast. He is very
favorably impressed with the Willamette
valley and his comparison of it with Cali
fornia is highly flattering.
Procure your tickets for the band excursion
next Sunday before the limit is reached and
it is too late. Tickets are going like hot
l A IK.mi? Tho mucin ttlnna will lift
worth ILOOyihe price o! a round trip ticket.
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
The News of the Week as
Found by Our Reporter.
Baud Excursion.
New goods weekly at Nolan's.
To Salem and return next'Sunday for CI
Bicycles for sale or hire at the Gazette j
otnee.
For boys'
"never rip" school shoes go to
JNolau a.
Charles Young and family are visiting at
Big Elk.
Mrs. II. V. Gates, of Hillsboro, is visiting
friends in this city.
Olfice room to let over Nolan's store.
In-
quire ot L.. u. rkiine.
For sale cheap, one largo work horso.
W.
. i ates; assignee.
Judge S. G. Thompson, of Monroe, Has
been iu town this week.
No freiirht will be charged for "baggage"
on the excursion Sunday.
A few boarders that like home cooking
can find it at the Delmonico.
Take your old silver cases to U. B. Vog'.e
and get a new one in exchange.
Miss Ona Hathaway begins school this
week in in the Oak Creefschool house.
John D Daly the popular repnbiean nom
inee for joint representative, is in town.
N. B. Avery and wife returned Monday
from a nhort visit at the midwinter fair.
Hood's Pills are purely vegetable, care
fully prepared from the best ingredients.
25c.
Fred Locklcy of balnm, a student some
years ago of the agricultural college, is in
town.
Special meeting of ladies coffee club Mon
day afternoon at 4 sharp. Large attendance
Wanted.
Do not miss tho the 30 day offer of a fine
10x12 photograph with every dozen cabinet
photos at, H. 1. Adams.
L I. Dettemore, of Salem, special agent
of the State insurance company, has been
in towu this week on business.
Brine your lunch basket and come join
this happy bund" on the river excursion next
Sunday on the steamer JMwooa.
Fifteen applicants for teacher's certificates
are now in tne city auenuiiig regular
quarterly examination of teachers.
See Nolan's line black suits at 15.00,
Frank Zirkel and family, accompanied by
Mrs. Ben Woldt and Mrs. Johu buns, lett
Monday for Saa Francisco by the Oregon
PaciSo.
Henry Heater and family, formerly of
Chitwood, have taken up their residence in
Corvallis and are located in the Lymau
house.
Hons. E. B. McElroy, Phil Mechan and
W. H. Leeds are in town, having stoned
over for a tew hours on their from the G. A. li.
encampment at Koseburg.
Several members of the Corvallis eye'e
cluhexnect to eotoSaleni next Sunday on
their wheels and return on tne boat tnai
leaves there at 3 p. m. tor Corvallis
The blood is the source of health. Keep
it pure by taking Hood s harsaparul.
which is peculiar to itself, and superior iu
strength, economy ana metnciiiai merit.
Prof. John Fulton, a native of Great
Britan, who came to Oregon while yet u mi
nor, was born again this week, and is now a
full fledged American citizen and a creditable
one, too
After a short visit with her parents, Mr
and Mrs. J. M. Osburn. of this city, Mrs.
J. J. Houck aud children returned last Sat
urdav to their home iu Gold Hill, J ac It sou
county.
Punderson Avery and wife returned from
Calitornia Tuesday. V lnle absent tliey
took iu the midwinter fair aud spent several
days visiting friends in Napa couuty,
Our name is Nslson Brothers.
At our shop on Second street
la where vou ::et your shaves
And baths to make you claan and neat.
Hair cutting, also, and a shine,
One door south "bei" Scuuitzlein.
W. T. Hoffman siened a contract yester-
dv to build a two story cottage for H. E,
Clark that willcot.t81.3U0. It will be erected
on tha property where Mr. Ciark now re
sides and work on tho structure will begin
immediately
Andrew Taylor, who came here last fall
from Chicago, and entered into partnership
with Lis brother in the barber business, left
Monday with his family via the VV ebfoot
route for San Francisco, where he expects
to reside in the future.
Prof. W. A. Ginn is prepared to give
thorough instruction in voice culture, solo
tino-nip- in Enelish and Italian, chorus work
thorough bass, harmony, counterpoint and
canon. Instructions will also be given on
the piano, orcriin and guitar. Call on him
first door south of M. E. church.
Fifty cents is a small doctor bill, but that
is all it will cost you- to cure any ordinary
case ot rheumatism if you use Chamber
Iain's Pain Balm. Try it and yon will be
surprised at the prompt relief it affords.
The first application will quiet the pain. 50
ceBt bottles for sale by Graham & Wells.
After travelling about the state for some
time looking for a good business opening. Dr.
W. T. Lyon has concluded to locate in Cor
vallis. Ho has been a resident of Portiand
for some time and has been engaged in the
practice of dentistry for several yeans. For
thfi nresenthe will be found at room 23, Oc
cidental hotel. Notice his card in another
coluisn.
Some contemptable cur who evidently
had & uruikfe against Dr. Applewhite aud
wanted to get even, took out his spite by
administering a dose of strychnine to his
thorouuhhred Lewelling setter last Sunday
night, from the effects of which the dog
lied the followiug day. I he doctor has his
suspicions aroused and swears eternal' veu
geance on the guilty party in case his iden
tity is ever disclosed.
Last Saturday the O. A. O. baseball team
went over to Albany to play a game with
the collegiate iustitute team of that city,
and were done up by a score of 20 to 1.1.
In the first inning our fellows made nine
runs, but scored a goose egg each time they
came to the bat until the last inning, when
they made four funs. Of the victors several
are said to be professional players, while
noue of the O. A. C. boys have ever played
in any but amatuer games.
Are you insured? If not, now is the
time to provide yourself and family with a
bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and
Diarrhasa Remedy as an insurance against
any serious results from an attack of bowel
complaint during the summer months. It
is almost certain to be needed and should be
procured at once. No other remedy can take
its place or do its Work. 25 and 50 cent
bottles for sale by Graham & Wells.
Monday night Dave Irvin left a show
case containing several pairs of shoes out on
the sidewalk, thinking it would be unmo
lested, as the republicans were All out to
Philomath, but he came up next morning
and found that its contents has dis
appeared Dave is uow looking for the fel
low who "swiped his hand made shoes, with
a sharpened stick, but so far has been un
able to find out whether the culprit is a
populist, democrat or a prohibitiooist.
The wash house occupied by Gene Lee on
the comer of 2d and Jefferson streets, caught
Are last Monday afternoon, but the blaze
was extiugaiahed before any serious damage
had resulted. For once the water company
had steam up and a good stream of water
was hail immediately after attaching the
hose to the hydrant otherwise the building
might have burned to the ground, which re
sult would have caused general rejoiciog as
the old structure has outlived its usefulness ,
H h is become au eye-sore to every resi-
- dent of the community.
LADIES IN POLITICS.
A Full House Greeted Them
That Were Well Entained.
Last Saturday evening betwixt tha day
and the uixht, the Benton county repuhli
can club assembled at their headquarters
preparatory to tneir torchlight procession
Headed by the M.irine baud tliey tell in ZUU
strong, each carrying a star of republican
rightuess, and marched duwu Mam stre t
and thence to tne opera uouse wuere a
arge audience had already assembled to
greet thrin, aud listen to the eiitertaiuineui
f the evening, A great neal ot entiiusiann.
was manifested, and standing room was at
a premium the opera I o ise was crowded.
By some mentis I res. Howell ot the enemy
got into the ranks and no reasoi.
was assigned. He gives his presence
to a good cauae but his vote
in ly not be assured. After a selection
by the Blonde quartette, upon motion the
entertainment was turned over to the Young
Ladies Anxilliary Ciub, "without reserve .
The curtain was raised at o-4o, aud Mi s
Jetsie Waggoner, president of the ladits
anxilliary club, in a moment convinced the
audience, that even though this was the
first time, the young women of entou
county, were called upon in a political cam-
paigu, tney were fully able to cope witn
political co-workers as is meet tor mns
help mate.
Lvery voice of the club proclamed ltt
patriotism in their introductory chorus and
was fo! owed by a solo by Miss risher,
who was pelle I to answer to an encore.
Miss Anna Samue's followed with a reci
tation, 'lne rude of Battery B, in the ren-
litiiui of which she displayed elocutionary
talent of an excellent order.
Miss Anna Allen then delivered n
highly appreciated ad I isf. We think she
voiced the sentiment t tier club when sue
said: "I om a republican, but do not care to
vote. It was not difficult to see that Miss
Allen was decidedly iu favor of tariff and
protection, aud sent some missels into de
inocracy.
The Misses Samuels, Hamilton and Gaines
whistled a trio to such appreciation that
they too were compelled to answer an en
core. Miss Lillian Hamilton recited "The
Whistling Regiment" in her usual excellent
manner, and was followed by a "Hard
Times" chorus.
Miss Hamilton then addressed the sndi -
ence very torcioiv, dealing witti tne origin
surroundings and educatiou of the two
arcat political parties. She reviewed their
histories side by side briefly, concluding
that American patriotism meant protection
to American homes, American industries
and the American laborer.
Tha Blonde quartette added a new laurel
by singing while preparation was being
made for a tableau, and then followed a
Tapsy Turvy quartette by little girls, who
succeeded in getting "topsy turvy" very
quickly and to ths immense delight of the
audience.
Another tableau, foreign lnbor standing
with a drawn sword over little America,
very graphically illustrated "Protection."
And the audieiue was bid good night by
three little girls, caudles iu one hand aud
kisses in the other.
Sunday School Convention.
The Benton county Sunday school union met
in convention iu Kecxcl chapel Philomath, Or.,
April 2stii, 1S94, at 7:30 p. ni. A.ter
a half-hour song service conducted by Prof. L.
Baldwin, and prayer by Rev. P. B. Williams,
Kev. Jas. Taylor addressed the assembly on
The ltnnortance of the Sunday school to the
church aud nation." The president then intrt-
duced M. w. Reynolds, ot Peoria, 111., Hem
sup't. of the "International Sunday school un
ion," who gave au address on "Organization for
Evantrehzation. ' During the course ot his re
marks he pave the following statistics of Evan
gelical Sunda3' schools in the United States: 124,
000 Sunday schools, 1,300,000 officers andteacherr.
9,872,000 scholars. A few remarks from Pres.
Blots of the agricultural college and a solo by
Prof. Baldwin'brought the first session to a close.
The second seisioa was held iu the 11. E.
church, April 26th, at 10 a. m., and was opened
by singing, prayer being offered by Rev. W. R.
Winaus, of Salem. A bible reading to Sunday
school workers was conducted by iir. Reynolds
after which a song was sung aud the reports of
several Sunday schools were given. Mr. Rey
nolds, in a short, earnest talk, advocated the re
organization of the county Sunday school union,
and more thorough and systematic work through
out the couuty. Conference on "How to improve
our work both in quantity and quality" was
opened by Mr. Reynolds, who gave to the
workers many good thoughts and suggestions
along this line. He had, somehow, became ac
quainted with the condition of things here
abouts aud his advice was very timely. Kev. W
R. Winans gave a brief account of his work in
the county and state as the representative ol
"The American Sunday School union."
The afternoon session was opened at 2:30 p. in.
by singing after which Rev. Chas. H. Lea read a
paper on "The superintendent." Prof. Yates,
who was on the program for an address 011
"Grading our schools," not being present. Dr.
Thompson of Corvallis, kindly took up the
subject. This was followed by a paper 011 "de
taining our older scholars," by Mrs S. 1,. Keezel.
Delegates were urged to use their pencils and
note books. "Preparing our lesson" was the
subject treated by G. M. McDonald, followed by
an address ou "Teaching the lesson," by Prol.
Bouebrake. The topics were reviewed by Rev.
Winans and Mr. Reynolds.
The committee on nominations presented
their report which was amended and adopted.
The following are the oiheers of the Benton
county Sunday school union for the coming year:
President, Rev Jos. Taylor; vice-presidents,
Profs W K Yates, H T French, W W Brittow, R
Holm, Mrs Woodward. Mrs S E Starr, Mrs S
Cauthorn, Mrs. H E Uuderhili, Mr G House
holder, Mr S Wood, Mr Chandler, Mr Taitar,
Mr W Howell, Mr A W Herbert; recording sec
retary, HcvChasH L,ea; corresponding and sta
tistical secretary and treasurer, Mrs. S t. Buoy;
executive committee, Mrs S L Keezel, Mrs Bai
den. Mr W H M-:B. the Dre-iident and the sta
tistical secretary. 1 lie following were elected as
the delegates ol this convention to the state con
vention, to meet in Salem, May 24th, 1894. viz.:
Mrs. J. E- Henkle, Prof. H. Sheak, Mrs. Kant-
ner, Mrs. wooOwara, Miss Lii.ian v,iass 1 ne
evening session was held in the brick college
andonened with a oraise service lea Dy prol.
Bonebrake. An instrumental solo by Miss
Loomis was followed by an earnest, practical ad
dress from Rev. W. R. Winants on "Howjto se-
mn th rfinvf rsion of our scholars."
A song by a Sunday school class was rendered
an 1 Mr. Kevnolds was called to address the
convention on "Better Things," which hepro-
ceeoed to do. uy asking, as tne nrsi Dest ining,
that the coneTeiration rise aud sing "Old Corona
tion." This being done, the next best thing, he
thought, was to take up a collection which was
promptly done, Mr. Reynolds not being slightd
bv the collectors. The collection goes to the
work of the state Sunday school union. Mr.
Reynolds then proceeded to tell of other "Better
Things." In a plain, practical, robust talk he
exported all Christians, and especially Sunday
school workers, to be consistent, earnest and
zealous.
A duet by Misses Oerty Sheak and Gracie
Boles, and the benediction by Rev. Jor. Taylor,
brought to a close a very inspiring service. The
last session of the convention was held in the
M. E. church, Friday, April 27th, 1894, at 9 a. m.
After singing "The Call for Reapers," Mr. Rey
nolds led iu prayer. The committee appointed
to "estimate what amount shall be promised the
state union as the annual subscription 01 Ben
ton county Sunday school union for state work,"
presented the lollowing report, which was
amended and adopted: "That the annual sub
scription of the Benton county Sunday school
union to the state Sunday school union be
$25. That the Sunday schools of the county be
requested to subscribe to the county union the
sum of .o3cts per capita annually, for which pur
pose we suggest that a collection be taken on the
5th Sunday of the month as often as it shall ap
pear. The funds so raised shall be divided thus:
Two-thirds to go to state work and one-third to
county worV."
The calling of the next convention was left
with the executive committee. The statistical re
port was read, ths benediction pronounced by
Rev. VV. R. Winans and the convention adjourned
to meet at the call of the executive committee.
Chas. H. Lea,
Recording Secretary.
NOTICE TO CBEDITORS.
In the eounty court of Benton county,
stute of Oregon :
In the matter of the estate
e-f
David B. Mulkey, dee'd,-
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
has been - duly appointed administrator of
the estate of David B. Mulkey, deceased, by
the county court of said county.
-. All utTsons having claims against said es
tate are hereby notified to present the name
tironerlv verified to me within six months of
this date at my residence two miles west- of
Corvallis, in Benton county, Oregon.
Dated May 11, 1894. A.Q. Mttlkbt,
i
Administrator or said estate
Webfoot Commercial Fertilizers.
The vital question to the planter to-day
. li j i . : i
18, not now mucu iauu van ua iiu, ouii uuw
much he can draw from the laud. That
farmer is more prosperous who raises on a
ten-acre field as much if not more than an
other does on twenty acres. To accomplish
this a fertilizer must be used. There the
question arises, from the use of what brand
of fertilizers cau the best results be ob
tained. The Commercial fertilizer, manu
factured by F. L. Pusson & Sou, is made
.specially for use iu this state aud has a
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W hteier has been appointed sole agent iu
Bcntou county fur Possou & Sou and is pre
pared to till all orders in this line, itesults
if experiments made with these' fertilizers
it the agricultural college by Prof. George
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below:
Corvallis, Ore., Aug. 14, 1893.
F. L. Possou & Sou, Portland, Or. Gen
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."erulizers sent to this department during
April last:
Ou Peas I applied fertilizer to peas in
the- hill, or row, when sown, before the
seed was covered. I he results wen oue-
talf increase above those of the baine va
riety, sown on the same date, side by side,
ilso advancing the maturity seven days.
On Corn This was applied to the hill at
:he tim of planting, procuring a growth of
the plant at this time 50 per cent, over that
planted without the fertilizer.
Ou Strawberries The fertilizer was ap
plied to the plunts early iu the seasou, just
.is growth commenced; applying the fertil
izer ou each side of the row. It increased
the growth of the plaut aud berries 75 per
cent.
Ou Turnips Tne fertilizer was sown in
th: drill with the seed, on. the 7th of July,
iu the dust, or rather, very dry, well pul
verized soil. The results have been good,
producing roots at this date (August 16th)
12 inches in circumference aud from 2 to 3
inches in depth.
Ou Tomatoes For this purpose twelve
varieties were used. The results were ex
cellent in every variety, increasing the
growth of the plant from 45 to 50 per cent,
also having the sauia effect on the produc
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On Pot Plants Good results, such as
fuchias, geraniums and begonias the effect
was excellent, the foliage becoming a very
dark green and strong; also producing a
much larger display of bloom, likewise pro
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From the above you will notice one great
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the "Webfoot advanced the maturity:
that is. the crop is ready for market from
one to two weeks earlier than crops planted
at the same time, but unfertilized, except
with barnyard manure.
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-t..: o-iveii that the under
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the last will and testament of Matilda J.
Olds, deceased, ana an
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Dated this ld day of March, A. U., 18M4.
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Notice is hereby given that N. B. Avery as
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8Dated April 26, 1894. N. B. AVERY.
Assignee of The Corvallis Carriage
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Rosf.btjrg, Or.,
March Sth. 1894.
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