CnrbalKs (incite. Ia .tied Every Friday Mornin? by the Gazette Publishing Co. 8. W.JQHRSON,- CORVALLIS.i.OREGON, April i5, 1897. Tony Noltner, the democratic statesman-journalist of Oregon, is at Washington. Tony does not expect an office under the present administration, nor is his newspaper (it is understood that he does publish a newspa per somewhere in the state) pros perous enough to permit its own er to indulge in a pleasure jour ney. This democratic relic is at the national capital on business cash business. He is ably seconding the efforts of the lost "Charley" Ross and Constitu tional McCamant to have Cor bett seated. Tony's duty lies with the democratic and popu list members of the senate. He tells them if Corbett is seated, the governor will not call a special session, giving the next legislature to be elected the right to elect a senator. He tells them also that the "allied forces will control the next Oregon legisla ture, insuring a democratic or popul ist senator. ' ' ' 'Therefore, ' ' he argues, in that convincing way of his, that has made his name in Oregon hardly a mem ory, "it is the duty of us 'six teen to oners' to seat Mister Cor bett." Corbett's prospects are so unflattering that he once more makes terms with the enemies of the republican party. Noltner, while he is in the employ of Cor bett, evidently carries definite - assurances, given by the Simon pure republicans to the leaders of populism, as to the future. It is written, "By their works ye shall know them." Professions are of little account. There ; seems: to be but little real differ ence between Corbettism and populism as to means and ends. As the grape vine line between the state house and the Gazette office has been blown down by the changing winds of politics, , "we cannot answer Inquirer's proper and pertinent questions regarding Secretary Kincaid's future course concerning unau- v thorized state salaries. The hon orable secretary has alreadv de cided to not allow the majority of such claims, but, believing that the "exception proves the rule," he has evidently made some exceptions. Of course, it js only accidental that the ex ceptions selected should be the illegal . salaries of . the official ' family at Salem. -.. If republican senators are wise, they will not contend with the f democratic populist coalition for ; committee places and patronage, but will save their strength to control legislation. Oregonian. This is wisdom. ' 'Control legis lation, but do not strive for com mitte places." In other words, "Give the other fellows the lad der; you pull yourself up by tug ging at your boot straps. ' ' Folly and crime, misfortune and misery, misunderstanding and quarreling, shattered ro mances, lost homes and blighted ambitions! These are revealed at every term of the circuit court. The taxpayers buy piti ful pictures that the painters are not proud of. Resolutions of Condolence. Whereas, It has pleased the Ar chitect of the universe to remove from our midst our late brother, Wm. Zimmerman, and Whereas, It is but just and fit ting that we exp ess a recognition of his many virtues, therefore be it Resolved. By Backensto Lodge, No. 120, I. 6. O. F., that while we bow with humble submission io the will of Him who dost h all things well, we do not the less mourn lor our brother who has been taken from us; Eesolved, That in the deth of Wm. Zimmerman, this lodge la ments the loss of a brother wiio was ever ready to proffer the hand of aid, and the voice of sympathy to the needy and distressed of the fraternity; a friend and companion esteemed by us all; a citizen whose upright life was a standard fo emulation to his fellows; Resolned, That these resolutions be spread upon the records of the lodge, and a copy thereof be trans mitted to the family of our deceas ed . brother, and to each of the newspapers of the county for pub lication. Signed. Jos. Hawkins kins vis Com. cyan ) C. W. Dav Ed. E. Bryan WILLAMETTE NOTES. Rev. Taylor preached at Auxili ary on Sunday. The recent good weather has been much enjoyed here. Mtes Pearl Weils is visiting with lier sister, Mrs. Befhers. J. A. Buchanan has been in the city most of the week, atteiv ing court. Cattle buyers were through 1 here, - but made ik purchases, however." The Willamette boys intend or granizing a baseball nine and Cor " vallis will have to look out. . ' STATE ONCERS' SALARIES . What Kincaid May Save if he Will. To the Editor: By a perusal of the report of the secretary of state, I find that the state officers have been draw ing salaries as follows: WM. P. LORD, GOVERNOR. Salary as governor $'5 Supervising public works, etc iooo rnwn nxnc . .vi Insane asvlum trustee 5o ExDenses asvlum trustee. . Domestic animal committee. 2S0 100 Deaf mute school trustee 35o Reform school trustee .". 25o Total annual salary and perquisites $435 KINCA1D, SECRETARY OF STATE- Salary as secretary of .state Siooo Supervising public works 600 Trustee deal mute school 25 Oregon domestie animal committee 250 Relorm scnool trustee zae Expenses asylum trustee 100 I Total annual salary and allowances S2950 PHIL. M ETCH AN, STATE TREASURER. Salary as state treasurer 8oo Supervising public works. 5O0 Insane asylum trustee i"o Expenses asylum trustee 100 Total annual salary and perquisites S1500 As I understand, a great many of the above items are simply carried in the general appropri ation bill and at the end of each biennial term,' they cease unless re-enacted and the old law re turns in force, naming the amount that may be drawn. Will you kindly state whether it is known what will be the course of the secretary of: state respecting salaries of the above officers? There has been no legislature and a great many of these items could not legally be drawn unless authorized by the session. I presume, ot course, that vouchers have not been is sued for them. As there was no appropriation bill and as there is, therefore, no law at the present time giving these officers pay for extraordinary services, many of such items ought not to be drawn. I am aware that many persons contend that the provisions of the constition of Oregon fixing the salaries of these officers should be construed to prohibit the payment to them of any ad ditional compensation whatever and that all fees or salaries drawn by them in excess of their con--titutional salaries are illegal. But without taking this view, and assuming that the legislature may add to their compensation, it seems to me that these offi cers should not be paid what no law on the statute books provides for. I take the items that make up the salary of the governor as above set forth for an example. The first item in the table is the regular salary of. the., governor and is the only item allowed by the .constitution. This is like wise true of the first items re specting the secretary of state and the treasurer. The next item, "Supervising public works, $1,000," was an item in the general appropriation bill of 1895 and was only for the years 1895 6 and isnot a general law. Vouchers should not be is sued for this item, as it ceases when ... the appropriation is ex-1 pended. The next item, "Prison in spector, $500,", is so large an amount only in the appropriation u:n r ,0 j 1 4.1- "j. uiii ui ioyj, tutu wiicn uiiau ap- j propriation was . expended, the original act,, which the act of 1895 repealed by implication, would be reinstated, of which act Sec. 3860 of Hill's Code is a part, and would allow the gov ernor only 200 per annum as a salary for prison inspector. Vouchers should be drawn for that amouiit only. The nsxt item, -'Insane Asy lum trustee, $500," is an item appearing for the first time in the appropriation bill of 1895, and by force of that act, author ity for drawing the same termi nated with the limited duration or that act as law. The other three or four items are all provided in the general law creating the commission or providing for the management of the institution named. The amounts for which vouch ers can be properly issued are as follows: GOVERNOR Salary ..$1500 Prison inspector. . 200 Asylum trustee ; 100 Domestic animal com 250 Trustee mute school - 260 Trustee reform school 250 ! Total 2350 SECRETARY OF STATE . 1 Salary 1500 Trustee mute school 250 Trustee reform school 2S0 Trustee as3'lum , 100 I Domestic animal commission 25o Tptal ..S23-TO STATE TREASURER. Salary 8oo j Trustee asylum 100 1 Toial S900 j The difference, as will be seen j from the above tables, will be, on the salary of the governor, I $1,800 yearly, state treasurer, j $600 yearly, and secretary of. state, $600 yearly. i I think the attention of the ! taxpayers of the state should be ; attracted to this matter, and that ; it should be ascertained whether j the secretary proposes to issue j vouchers for the amounts. allow-1 ed in the appropriation bill ofj 1895, or for the amounts actually j permitted by law. ! Respectfully yours, I Inquirer. Wanted-An Idea I Who can thSok of some sunpta Protect yaw fdeas: ther may ttrtttgjfoa wealtth Write JOHN WicftBEHBCKK GO.. fWnt Attfp fimn. wMnftn. r? ' Jrir Uielr tl8iO ria otter and itt M bUrilre taentln waiHed. 1 Sorregponden'ee. 1 FROM OYER THE COUNTY. Farmers Generally are Busy Plowing and are Happy. PHILOMATH NEWS LETTER. Guy White visited friends in Corvallis Saturday. Mrs. Burnham, of Corvallis, was in the city over Sunday. Hon. Ed. L. Bryan visited Al bany on legal business last week. Miss Gertie Sheak has been quite sick, but is how convales cent. Miss Jessie Buoy is teaching with success the art of French painting. Mrs. L. D. Boles is visiting her daughter, Mrs. A. Gray, on South Mary's river. Rev. O. V. While preached at Pleasant Wiley school house Sunday evening. . Miss Lena Merry man is teach ing at Five Rivers and Miss Mina B. Dillmar wields the rod at Lob ster. The Laurean Literary Society will give an entertainmant in the near future, the proceeds to be expended in purchasing a new dictionary for Philomath College. Agent Buoy was called to Sum mit Friday to take charge of that office, Agent Mattoon being on the firk list. B. H. Boles was leu in 1 his office. Mr. Buoy re turned Monday. Mrs. Melissa Lyttle, Mrs. Hattie Williums and George McDonald will represent Philomath in the Christian Endeavor Associa lion that convenes in Cor vallis next Saturday. The farmers are working as never before this nice weather to finish planting their crops. Al though we have had but a few fine days, the voice of the dismal drouth croaker is heard in the land. Philomath Sabbath school and the Junior Endeavor will give an Easter entertainment in college chapel next Sunday evening. A good program will be presented by l lie little ones. All are cordially invited.- J. A. Hawkins has the Philo math sawmill in fine repair aud has been fortunate in securing the best h't'of logs ever delivered at. the mill. A. E. Miller has been employed as Chief Sawyer, and is ably assisted by Clarence Taylor. By special invitation, the chap el was well filled last Sabbath morning to listen to an address to fathers and mothers by President Einrick. The lecture related to ttlie manner in which the coming generation should be trained, the text being "Thou Shalt not Steal." There was some special music that was well reliidered. college of philosiath. Mrs. Hattie William entered school last week. Rev. Stewart spent last Satur day and Sabbath in Linn county. N. E. Watkins and D. M. Hoi brook spent Sunday "at the Wat kins farm. Prof. Gragg's father and moth er visited him Tuesday, returning Wednesday by way of Corvallis. Mrs. S. K. Haines went to Cot tage Grove Saturday to visit her daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Merryman Miss Lottie Hulburt arrived Monday and entered school Tues day. The students heartily wel come her return. James Watkins, a member of the Senior class of the State Nor mal School at Monmouth, visited our school Saturday. A letter, brim full of interest, from S. O. Watkins to the students, was read at the Philomathic Lit erary Society Saturday evening. Miss Lena Merryman started Friday to her school at Five Riv ers. Miss Minna Dittmar was a visitor at our chapel exercises Wednesday morning. A letter from M. . Edwards, of Lowell, Lane county, states that he began school last Monday, with a good attendance. This is his third term of school in his home district, which speaks well for his work. - We wish all the students abundant success in their teach ing. MONROE ITEMS. Mr. Schnelte - and family have moved to their home on the Al sea. Prof. E. B. McEIroy, of the U. of O. made a flying trip to his farm west of Monroe Saturday. Mr.' and Mrs. Hugh Kay, of Dusty, were in Corvallis Wednes day, getting some new goods for their store. J. Benson Starr, the leading stationer of Olympia, Washington, made a visit to relatives north of town last1 week. Mr. Hogue, of Dusty, is very low with something resembling apendicitus. Dr.' McKenney is attending the invalid. . . Rev." Ford, presiding elder of the Eugene district of the M. E. chureb, held services at Simpson's chapel on " Saturday and Sunday last. ; Spring plowing and sowing are being rapidly pushed and if this good weather continues, a fine crop will yet be harvested in this vicinity. . Clyde Tharp had an extra severe attack of sick headache last Wed nesday. A physician was called and Clyde was able to be in at tendance at the Literary enter tainment Friday evening. " The final entertainment of. the McEinley Literary Society was held last Friday evening. The house was crowded and the ;pro gra'm seemed to reach the- spot, if we are to judge from the hearty applause as number after number was rendered. The club adjourn ed to meet on Friday, Nov. 5th, 1897, at 7:30 p. m. Joel E. Barker came into our burg Thursday from his ranch in the mountains. He brought with hitn several ?;kins, the result of a two-weeks" trapping excursion, and traded them for "muck-a-mnck" enough to last him all sum mer unless he deci .es to adopt ft new line 'of action and take unto himself a "help-m.iite." . , Ethel.,., PLEASANT VAUEY. " . . : Si!.! Mrs. H. B. Mason and Miss'Ina Byre made a trip to Phiiotoafh' l.ist week. - The health of the valley is good. Those who have had the grippe have recovered. Laylon Henkle is running the sawmill now, although the mill dam is not finished up yet. Miss Jennie Gellatlyj of Pleas ant Valley district, getting along nicely with her school. School opened up in West Wood district on the fourth. Miss An nie Kelsay, of Corvallis", wields the birch. : Mr. Cambell, of Nebraska, was a visitor in the valley recently, the guest of Mr. Fink. He ex pects to stop in Corvallis. When, we chance to have a fine day, all seem ., to r wear a more cheerful look, only to be changed when it begins to rain again. .Mr. Gelispa, of Blodgett valley, recently bought out some calves from Alsea. He is a son of Rev. Gelispa, a pioneer of the Cum berland church. WBUS items. C. E. McClure has returned home from school. . W. S. Tomhnson returned from Portland on the 131 hi.'- Farmers in this section are very busy sowing their spring crops. Mr. J. F. Vanderpool goes . to Portland, this week to undergo a surgical operation. r - , : - , Mrs. M. D. Hodges has ' been quite sick, but is reported as being considerable oelter at present. Miss Trask, of Myrtle Creek, is stopping at D. H. Vanderpool's. No wonder Avert can't . shear sheep this year. - The warm weather has started grain and grass to growing nicely and I suppose that in a few weeks poor cattle will be a thing of the past. Wells. HOSKINS ITEMS. C. A. Fowler is on the sick list, due to poison oak. Weather fine and every one busy sowing grain. John Post, of Summit, went through tke valley the other day with a smallband of sheep, which he had bought at $1.75 a hsad. Jimmie West started for the fishing ground at Brookfield' can nery last Friday. He will be in the employ of our old friend, John B.dker, who is well known at Hoskins among the boys. Miss Martha King has gone to Portland to wait oir her mother, who is under the doctor's care at the Good Samaritan hospital. Mrs. King is improving and ex pects to return home in a week or two. ... Every one who went to Prof. Brown's Literary Society Friday night reports a good time. After a few speeches and some darkey songs,; a spelling match, in which Bethey Allen was declared; the winner, took place.- -Thericarte a ciphering match and Claren.ee Carver proved the winner. " " Granger, blodgett news. Gilbert Mason made a short business trip to Corvallis. Satur day. Roy Norton started to Polk county on his bicycle last Sun day. R. E. Davidson spent a lew hours of last Sunday at his home on Shot Pouch. --im C. H. Taylor, of Evergreen, visited at the home of W. A.. Gel latly over Sunday. Miss Rena Norton has taught one week in her school near Blod gett and has enjoyed it quite well. The Blodgett Sunday school had ah election of officers last Sunday and changed the time of meeting from morning to afternoon. Blodgett school re opened -a week ago, with Miss Anna Den man as teacher. 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