Union-Gazette.
FRIDAY, DEC. 29, 1899.
New Kid Gloves
. Nearly 800 pairs of new kid gloves for
ladies just added to our stock. Oar
, lines at $1 00, $1 25 and $1 50 are very
strong. We have also a fine assert
ment of colors at $1 75, and black at
$2 00; two clasp with self, black and
. contrast stitching.
Plaid Skirts
Another lot just placed on sale. A line
at $8 00 and another at $5 00 are ex
ceptionally neat nd good value.
Golf
CAPES
AND JACKETS
This department
plete than ever,
show the stock.
is now nearer com
We would like to
S, E Youiig & Son
Albany, Oregon.
LOCAL NEWS.
Senator John D- Daly was a Portland
visitor this week.
-Miss Hortenss Greffoz is spending the
holidays with friends in Albany.
Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Wilson, of .Port
land, are holiday visitora in Corvallia.
Mr. Ernest Elliott has moved to Leba
non where he will practice his profession
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith and their
daughter, Mrs. J. O. Wilson, aro visiting
in Portland.-
President and Mrs. T. M. Gatch spent
Christmas in Salem with Mr. and Mrs.
Claud Gatch.
Recorder Gellatly left last Saturday for
a business visit to Baker City. He is
expected home today.
Principal W. W. Bristow of the public
schools of Athena, is spending his vaca
tion with his tamily in this city.
Regular services at the United Evan
gelical church Sunday morning and eve
ning. A cordial inyitation to all.
S. L. Kline has been appointed agent
of the Northwestern Knitting Co., and
wil sell the Munsing Plated underware
for 1900. -
Mr-' J34 Crawrord, who is employed as
clerk in a large mercantile establish
ment In Astoria, spent Christmas with
his parents in this city.
Savs the Grants Pass Courier: Dennis
Stovallof Corvallis, came in Wednes
day to spend the week. He will enliven
the order of Maccabees in Southern Ore
gon. :; . ..
Attorney A. L. McFadden. formerly
of this city, who has been, a resident of
Albany for a year or more, has gone to
Eastern Oregon, where he will reside in
the future. ' .
Dr. Cathey assisted by Dr. Pernot,
operated on Mis Straga on the 27th inst
removing by ospiratiou more than a
quart of fluid which' had accumulates
abont Hie left lunar embarrassing very
t i t '! . r 1 . '
Miss Inez fuuer ana oitfjsrs. u,. a
Aldnch, J. C, McCaustland, W. W. Gar
jrow and R. D. Burgess have been select-
. j i .u I Tt. u. n i II ..
Speakers for next commencement. r
Active operations have been suspended
in the building of the Jeffewo street
sewer, - and Contractor Stevenson, who
has been superintending the - work will
spend the interim with his family in
Portland.
Mrs. R. Churchill Berlin, Vt., says,
"Our baby was covered with running
sores. Da Witts. Witch Haxel Salve cured
4iAr " A ntvwific for rjiles and akin di- !
ceases. Beware of worthless counterfeits
Graham & Welle.
M. H. Kriebel, who has been em
ployed in railroading at Marsbfield lor
several months, .writes from San Fran
cisco, that he has been offered a situa
tion aa book keeper with a lumber firm at
North Bend, Wash. ,
The Nashville Students were greeted
by a large audience at the opera house
Tuesday evening. Their program was
rich and varied and ia solos and concert
worklbey repeated the success of their
first appearance here.
The steamer Eugene grounded on
Mint Island, near Salem, Saturday night.
Efforts to get her off proved unsuccessful
and her freight billed for Corvallis was
transferred to the steamer Rath, Tues
day, and brought to this city.
Mr. S. R. Harrington, who with his
partner has been introducing and selling
county rights for his washing machine
iu California for several months, is home
on a visit. He leaves shortly for Seattle,
where his success has been phenominal.
Dr. T. B. Ford, presiding elder of
Eugene district, delivered an able and
interesting lecture on "Perils and Guards
of Young Men" at the M. E. church last
evening. The address wae listened to by
a large audience and the speaker was ac
corded wrapt attention.
Mr. Columbus Scott, a prosperous
farmer living near Corvallis, Oregon, was
in the city on a visit to his sister, Mrs.
John L. Miller. Mr Scott arrived in the
valley from the land of constant rain and
beautiful red cheeked girls last. Sunday.
v Eagle. Milton, Ore.
Mr. Mark Bump a young attorney who
graduated at the Agricultural college,
literary department, class of '97, has de
sided to hang out his shingle in Hills
b,p,rq, fq.e young man was a oa work
ing student and possesses the brilliancy
that always results from industry aad a
sustained effort. Independent.
' Oscar Tom, of Alsea, has written to
the Rural Spirit protesting against so
much horse racing at state fairs, and ad
vocating more liberal premiums on live
stock. The Rural Spirit endorses the
idea of live stock premiums.but takes
issue with Mr, Toman th,e horse racing
plWqsiton1. .. y;
Rttinll-nnv- notjunfai in Kinia VmIIpv
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are being rigidly qtiaranteed. Jack Hall
of this city, who was a sufferer from the
disease several years ago, is acting in the
capacity of nurse. The presence of this
pestilence in the valley prevented the
customary observance of Christmas.
'-. There were no Christmas trees, and all
public meeting, prayer meetings and
Sunday schol exercises are prohibited
Revival services continue at the United
Evangelical church with increased in
terest. ''
' Jadse Hamilton has dismissed the
case of the Corvallis Water Co. vs The
City of Corvallis and has assessed the
costs to the plaintiff.
Charlie Osburn, a Corvallis boy who
has spent the past three years in Alaeka
with occasional visits home, is spending
the holidays in Corvallis. He starts
next week for Dawson City where he
has mining in terests, and will open a
restaurant in Cape Nome next spring,
The Sunday services at the United
Evangelical church will 1)6 conducted by
the pastor L. Myron Boozer. Preaching
service at 11 a. m and 7:30 p. m. Sun
day afternoon at half past two a Gospel
Service for men only ; sermon to men
by the pastor. You are cordially invited
to these services.
At Portland, Christmas, Multnomah
defeated the self-praised footballista from
Salem by a score of 11 to 0. A perusal
of the details of the game would indicate
that Portland might have easilv doubled
the score had she desired. On the same
day, the Carslisle Indian eleven defeated
uerneiey ry ziou, Carlisle scoring on -a
flake.
Of all the festivities held in Corvallis
Christmas, it is safe to say no occasion
was more enjoyable than a reception
given to his fellow knights by Thomas
Whitehorn in the K. of P. ball on the
evening of that day. Turkey and other
delicacies were in evidence, and words
of gratitude welled from the hearts of
bachelor knights for Mr. Whitehorn's
thoughtful kindness and generosity.
Luther Smith, who has seen service iu
the Philippines with the first California,
since leaving Corvallis is home on a visit.
He came home with his reg iment last
summer and has been employed ia .San
Francisco. Whether he wili remain in
Corvallia depends entirely upon -the suc
cess of his efforts to secure employment.
Solly, his brother who has been at Tilla
mook for some time, also spent several
days in Corvallis this week,
The dual November and December
nnmberof the Oregon Native Son, an
illustrated monthly historical magazine,
has just reached onr table. One of its
best and most interesting articles is "Ed
win Markham, author of 'Ttie Man With
the Hoe," by Prof. J. B. Horner. He
describes Markham as the toiler's friend
and poet and says his "Man With the
Hoe is generally conceded to be one of
the greatest productions of the last
quarter century, i ranking with Kipling's
"Recessional.'
C. L. Winter, the Fueene photograph
er, bas been arrested for libel bv Mrs.
Alice Croner, of that city, for placing
twelve photographs of herself and little
son in the show window and stating that
the same had not been paid for and that
the account would be sold to tTie highest
bidder.' . The warrant was sworn out and
the case was to come np for a hearing
yesterday. The case is attracting consid
erable attention iu Eugene on account of
its novelty, and it will be watched with
interest to see the outcome.
CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES.
How tho Churches of Corrallia Observed
the Day.
Christmas festivities were pretty even
ly distributed bv the churches between
Saturday and Monday evenings. : This
gave the congregations of the various
denominations an opportunity to visit the
exercises of nearly all the churches.
The Baptist church offered its program
Saturday evening. It was literary and
musical in character and concluded with
an address by Rev. Noble. At its close
the trees, which stood on either side of
an open fire place, were relieved of their
load of presents by a genial Santa Claus
who entered through the chimney,
Exercises were held the same evening
at the Congregational church. A recita
tion by. Miss Alice Kidder, short talk to
the children by Rev Knight, class exer
cises and an anthem by the choir complet
ed a pretty program and all the attention
centered on the two trees connected by
an arch of evergreens.
Yuletide was -taken by the forelock at
the Presbyterian church, also; and Satur
day evening witnessed festivities there.
A Christmas tree and ' chimney with
many presents in evidence : brought a
sparkle to the eyes of the little ones
while Miss Spangler's solo, and Other
numbers, literary and musical, enter
tained the older folks.
A very novel idea of awarding presents
was hit upon at the Episcopal church.
After-carols and other services by. the
children conducted by Mr. George Coote,
at the church, adjournment was made
to the rectory,where a minature pond
was discovered. Each child when his
name was called, took a fish pole and
cast hid line for a present. Persons ob
scured by curtains, attached the present
to the hook. No end of amusement
was afforded and when all had been
remembered, refreshments were served
and the evening passed with conversation
and games.
The Christian church chose Monday
evening for its exercises, which together
with the decorations were said to be
among the best offered this Christmas.
Miss Mary Skelton. a mere tot, delighted
all with her canning recitation, and little
Miss Raber's solo has been highly praised.
Two trees were laden with presents and
a ladder hung with boxes of candy was
eyed wistfully by old as well as young
members of the congregation.
The . Evangelical church observed
Christmas evening. The exercises con
sisted of. songs, recitations and class
exercises. Features of the entertain
ment were solos by little Agnes Peterson
and eight-year-old George Hotchkiss,
the latter playing his own accompani
ment. Pretty festoons of evergreens
hung from the ceiling and a great Dutch
wind-mill ground out its abundant har
vest of candy and presents, among the
latter being a hand.so.nie quilt from the
congregation to the Pastor Rev. Boozer.
Anticipation of a good program and an
enjoyable time drew a large crowd to the
M. E. church Monday evening. After
music by the choir and orchestra there
were solos by Professor Ginn. Miss
Marie Cathey and Miss Bessie Deuglas,
and a program of recitations. Ever
greens, sprinkled with cotton to produce
enow effects, were used in decorations,
and a Christmas tree was weighted down
with presents. Superintendent A. K.
Milaer, of the Sunday school, was espftci-
fUwj'eoMswfceced.
It was dicffiult to tell which was the
greatest attraction at the M. E. church
south, the tree or the program. The
former delighted the eye but the latter
charmed the ear. There were songs by
the choir; prayer by Rev. Motes ; recita
tion. Effie Michael ; class recitation, four
little girls ; vocal duet, Mrs. Trask and
Victor Moses; reading Esther Pnrdy;
baritone solo, Victor Mosss; recitation,
Lilly Howard and address by Rev. Hyatt.
Early morning mass was celebrated
by Rev. Father Jurek at 6 o'clock Christ
mas morning at the Catholic charch,
low mass at 8 o'clock and high mass at
10 o'clock. Evergreens and flowers
formed the church decorations and pro
duced a beautiful effect. A representa
tion of the stable where the Savior was
born, showed the manger with the Christ
child lying in it while stars and angels
hoveied above. Mary and Joseph knelt
on either side of the manger. In the
stalls were horses and oxen and shepards
and sheep appeared in the foreground.
T his representation will remain in the
church until January 6th.
A DEMOCRATIC VIEW.
W. M. Colvig, one of the best-known
democratic politicians of Southern Ore
gon, probably voices the sentiments of
all true democrats in this state, in a re
cent interview in which, speaking of
the political outlook for his party in the
coming campaign he said :
Well, candidly it is gloomy. The
mass of the democratic party are in favor
of fighting the Philippine war to a finish
but the leaders are talking anti-imperial
ism. me American people are in no
mood to listen to any proposition involv
ing the lowering of the Stars and Stripes
in the Philippines. The question of
right and wrong cuts no figure now. We
are into a fight and there is no way ont
of it", but to fight it out. Personally, I
was opposed to taking possession of the
Philippines, and am free to confess that
greed for territory is at the bottom of
the proj&ct. Greed was also at the bot
tom of our war with Mexico. We wanted
Texas and California,- and we soon
found a pretext for taking possession of
them.'
"I look upou these wars as simply in
cidents in the line : of destiny. The in
tellectual power of the world is going to
govern the world, and the inferior, races
must succumb oe suffer extermination.
We have an illustration of the immuta
ble law now, in South Africa. The
Boers are a fine race of people, but they
are non-progressive and fail to realize the
changes going on in the world. They
are brave to rashness, and of powerful
physique, and their superior knowledge
of the country gives them a great advan
tage over an equal number ef British
soldiers. But England bas the power.
the wealth and intelligence, and the
English are fully as stubborn as the
Boers. There must be but one final, re
sult the weaker must give way. ;
VWell, on what grounds will Oregon
democrats ask votes for state legislators
next June?" Mr. Colvig smiled and
said:
I for one am in favor of letting the
election go by default. Perhaps if we
give the republicans all the rope they
want they will hang themselves before
1902. We have nothing in particular to
complain about in regard to the present
administration, and there is no denying
the fact that our forces are pretty badly
demoralized in Oregon. What the plat-
iorm win do iounaea on 1 nave at pres
ent not the faintest idea. The war ques
tion eclipses everything, and the people
are bound to sustaiu those who are fight
ing the battles."
While republicans will take issue with
Mr. Colvig on the question of greed for
territory being at the bottom of the war
in Philippines which, in fact, Mr. Col
vig refutes himself when be says "these
wars are simply incidents in the line of
destiny" and maintain that the war is
of Aguinaldo's making, they will ap
plaud his loyalty and endorse bis judg
ment.' The republicans have been hav
ing nearlv all the rope going for the past
thirty years, but the democracy seems to
have been able to tangle itself prettv
effectively with the fag ends. - . ,
ABOUT THE SCHOOLS.
Superintendent AcVerntan H9 Made an
Interesting Report.
Professor J: A. Ackerman, state super
intendent of public instruction, - has
completed the initial biennial report to
the legislature, covering the year 1899.
The total number of persons ' between
the ages of 4 to 20 years in the state this
year is 132,408, of whom 66,529 are males.
The total number enrolled in the schools
is 85,230, 43,158 males and 42,072 fe
males. The number enrolled under 6
years 6f age is 3244; number attending
school outside of their districts, 3167.
The average daily attendance last year.
Male8.30.503; females, 30,731; total 61,
234. '
The total number of teachers employed
to instruct these children was 36752558
women and 1117 men. The number of
applicants for teachers certificates- was
1481 ; number who failed to pass 430.
The estimated value of school houses
and grounds for 1899 was $2,871,718.
The value of school furniture was $235,
774.95; apparatus, etc., $119,502.24, a
mount of insurances, $1,157,266.50; av
arage salary of men engaged in teaching
$42.96; women, $34.81; county superin
teudant, $672.81 (annual).
The number of organized districts was
2061, and only 18 failed to report. There
were 22 private schools in Columbia, 14
in Multnomah, 10 in ' Marion, and 10 in
Wallowa. The total in the state was 132.
Tje total number of schoolhouses built
in the year was 66.
The total number of graded schools
was 262 ; teachers employed, 1002 ; pupils
attending, 35,718 ; universities, colleges
and academies, 31 ; teachers employed in
same, 184; pupils attending 3431; dis
tricts furnished with record books, 1970;
with unabridged dictionaries 1541 ; legal
voters, 68,537; schools visited by county
superintendents, 1448; miles traveled by
superintendents in preformance of official
duties, 33,799.
The receipts of school districts amount
ed to $1,327,781.59. r
Attention Music Lovers.
Prof. W. A. Ginn, a member of the
Northwest Normal College of Music and
Art, is in the city, and anticipates the
organization of a class in vocal instruc
tion. Those wishing to join the class
will call at Graham & Wells drug store
for particulars. The professor will also
take a limited number of students in
.voice . cnltiiTe and instrumental work.
NEARLY f AT AL ACCIDENT
Mrs. S- L. Kline Narrowly Escapes Death
in Alameda.
Mr. S. L. Kline left for San Francisco
Christmas day in answer to a telephone
message from his little son, Walter,
telling of an accident sustained by Mrs.
Kline at Alameda.
An associated press dispatch from
Alameda, dated December 20th, has the
following account of the accident:
Mrs. Simon Kline, who lives at 1630
Hayes street, Sau Francisco, had a nar
row escape from being ground beneath
the wheels of a broad gauge local train at
Park street last evening while she lay
bleeding and insensible on the track.
Her accident, which but for a lucky
chance would have caused her death in a
horrible manner, was due to the careless
ness of the railroad company iu alio wing
a death trap to exist across the track
nexs to a spring switch.
Mrs. Kline was returning to the city
from Mills College, where her daughter
is attending school, and got off the
electric car at Park street to walk over to
the depot. It was quite dark and the
5 :45 o'clock local from the mole was just
coming in when she attempted to cross
the track. She would have had plenty
of time to cross, but in the gloom she
stepped into a narrow trench which
crosses the track next to the spring coil
of the swftch which is of the drop
variety and scarcely visible.
Sinking in the mud at the bottom of
the trap Mrs. Kline was thrown violent
ly across the opposite rail, where she lay
unconscious.
The switchman is stationed, on the
further side of Park street and did not
notice her Derilous predicament. A
woman en the platform fortunately saw
Mrs. Kline fall, and when she made no
attempt to rise, ran with great presence
of mind to the rescue, dragging her from
the track just before the in-coming train
crossed over the spot. The local was
almost to Park street, and with a mo
ment's delay the mangled body of Mrs.
Kline would have offered mute and
awful evidence of the effects of criminal
carelessness. Her rescuer refused to
divulge her identity.
The injured woman was carried into a
neighboring drug store, when it was
found she was suffering from numerous
bruises and concussions on the back,
hip, thigh and forearm, while one wrist
was severely spained. After nearly two
hours she was still unable to move and
was carried on a baggage truck to the
8 o'clock train. Her daughter who had
been telephoned for, accompanied her to
her home.
The deadfall which caused Mrs.
Kline's accident is . about fifteen feet
from Park street, a dangerous opening
about a foot wide on each side of the. J
switch coil and extending across the
track. -"
Miss Hazel Kline said last night that
her mother was in a very serious condi
tion. Her left side was badly bruised,
her back was strained bo that, every
movement caused her intense pain and
her left arm was so badly injured that
it is entirely useless. Dr7 Joseph Byers,
who is attending Mrs. Kline, says he
does not think she is injured internally,
but he cannot be certain as yet.
Mrs. Kline asserts, that there was
no light at the Park-street crossing when
the accident occurred. She was crossing
the tracks on the regular crossing for foot
passengers and she was sure that if it
had been in good and safe condition the
accident wonld not have happened.
That the accident was not more serious
was a miracle, and Mrs. Jtuine s many
friends in this city will be glad to team of
her fortunate escape.
All Got a Bath.
A serious accident was narrowly avert
ed when workmen, under the direc
tion of Commissioner Buchanan and
J. H. Herron, were removing the main
span of Bundy's bridge which spans the
Long Tom, Thursday of last week. Now
the startling fact has been discovered
that the bridge was unsafe. The Union
Gazette has repeatedly stated that the
structure was in bad condition, having
Judge Woodward for authority, and that
it would be necessary to repair it im
mediately whether the Long Tom was
declared navigable or not The reason
for delay has been, the uncertainty as to
what kind of structure would replace it.
In view of this warning, we are surprised
that this accident was necessary to prove
that the bridge was unsafe.
A correspondent describing the inci
dent, says : Some dozen men were
employed to take out the middle span,
and it was proposed to take out a large
bolt, which extended up from a lower
sill to the apex of the upper support,
under the structure, lengthwise, ran four
hewed 12-inch sills, and it was supposed
that these would support the bridge, but
when the bolt was removed, the whole
thing came down about 15 foet and 12
men were thrown into the water. All
but two of these went completely u ad er
and J. H. Herron was rather badly
jammed up by some of the timbers, but
is recovering rapidly from the bruses and
sudden bath. It was ordered torn out,
as its rotten condition rendered it very
unsafe for teams to cros3, and no doubt
exists but that ere long, some accident
with probable fatal results, would have
occurred. The river is now open for
small craft below 50 tons' burden, and
larger boats can run when the waters
reach the flood mark.
Masonic Installation.
A very enjoyable time was had at the
Masonic Temple in Corvallis last Wed nes
day evening, where the several Masonic
orders and chapter of the Eastern Star
hereafter named, united with an installa
tion of thir respective officers, which
was made public to all Masons and mem
bers of the Eastern Star and the mem
bers of their respective families.
The following officers of Ferguson
Chapter R. A. U., were installed; S
Chipman, past high priest acting as in
stalling officer; WE Yates, past high
priest, grand marshal : J B Horner. II
P; J Fred Yates, K; H Hall, scribe;
Z H Davis, treasurer; J Fulton, secre
tary ; Geo G Horning, C H; Wm Groves,
R A C; SNJJlly, U 1st Vail; M S
Woodcock, U 2nd Vail ; Jos H Wilson,
U 3rd Vail ; S Chipman, sentinel.
Immediately following with F L Miller,
past master acting as installing officer
and J Fred Yates aS grand marshal, the
following officers of Corvallis Lodge No
14, A F A M were duly installed: A F
Hershner, W M; Virgil E Waters, S W;
G A Covell, S W; Z H Davis, treasurer;
Gordon V Skelton, secretary; S Chip
man, tyler; W E Yates, S D; Geo G
Horning, J D; L Y.WilsSn, S S and A
Kyle,; J S.
xne ceremonies of . installation were
concluded on this occasion by the in
stallation of the following officers of St,
Marys Chapter of O E S, of Corvallis,
Oregon. Mrs. Rose Wilson, past grand
matron of the Grand Chapter of O E S,
acted as installing officer and -Mrs M E
Lee, grand marshal: Mrs 'Mary Davis,
worthy matron; M S Woodcock, W
patron; Mrs 'Ida Callahan; associate
matron; Mrs Vidella Miller, conductress;
Miss Clara Fisker, associate conductress.;
Mrs M E Lee, marshal; Mrs Flora Hall,
treasurer ; Mrs Anna Farra, chaplain ;
Mrs Isabel Horner, Ada: Mrs Rose
Wilson, Ruth; Mrs E J Woodcock,
Esther ; Miss Lillie Groves, Martha;
Miss Beasie Irvine, Electa; Mrs Elmira
Carter, warder, and Mr H Hall, guard.
There was a very large attendance of
ladies of the Eastern Star, also the mem
bers of the Masonic bodies were numer
ous, and happy beams of joy pervaded
the countenances of all. After the cere
monies of installation were concluded,
for a time the members and guests were
highly entertained with many pieces of
sweet music flowing from the lips of the
ladies and gentlemen present. . All pres
ent were thereafter invited to the ban
quet hall where all enjoyed a feast
which had been prepared for the occa
sion. The ladies of the Eastern star are
so successful in preparing those fine
lunches on these occasions, that the
gentlemen always go away heavy laden
with the good Teatables prepared by the
hands of these estimable ladies.
Work on Revetment.
Since the recent fall in the river work
has been resumed on the revetment
along the bank of the Willamette just
east of town and is progressing rapidly.
Those in charge - of tho work flay that
had the matter been neglected much
longer, nothing wonld have prevented
the river leaving Corvallis. September
22nd, lastr f his paper called the atten
tion of the engineers and citizens of
Benton and Linn counties to the danger,
and Mayor Crawford wrote to Capt.
Langfitt, warning him that something
must be done immediately. In response
to these admonitions. Capt. Langfitt
ordered Capt. Galbraith, who is said to
be one of the most competent men at
this kind of work in the service of the
government, to proceed with the "Math-
loma" to this point and make necessary
repairs. This is being rapidly accom
plished and those competent la judged
who ..hftvfr Been the work, say that it
tould hot be improved upon.
A double row of piling is being driven,
across which at short intervals slats are
nailed, upon these brush is piled and the
whole weighted down with- rocks.
This forms a net work that can neither
be passed through nor broken down.
Later on this brush will sprout and grow
aad a perfect barrier will stand up be
tween the river and farms which it bas
been threatening to destroy.
The Parents Crime.
Tbecraming system and its accom
panying evils are characterized as "A
National Crime at the feet ef American
Parents'? by Edward Bok in the January
Ladies Home Journal. "No child under
fifteen years of age," he contends should
be given any home study whatever by
his teachers. He should have not more
than from one hour to four of schooling
each day, the hours increasing with his
years. Outside of school hours he should
have at least three hours of play. After
fifteen the brain has another period of
rapid development, with special increase
of the higher faculties. Four hours of
schooling, then, is not too much, provid
ed the child's physical being is capable
of it, and in time an hour of isolated
study may be added. Bntthat is enough.
Fiye hours of brain work a day is all we
should ask of our children, and the child
should pass at least two hours a day in
the open air. Our boys and girls do not
get enough air and sunshine into their
bodiesand natures. The higher institu
tutions of learning understand the need
of physical development for brain growth
far better than do our lesser schools and
our homes sad as it is to admit it.
Mrs. Susan Gibson.
The death of Mrs. Susan Gibson ovcur-
ed at her home at Wells, Or., on Christ
mas day. Her husband, R. C. Gibson,
who with his wife was a pioneer of Ore
gon, died something over a year ago.
Mrs. Gibson was born in Indiana,
October 26, 1823. She crossed the
plains to Oregon with one ef the early
emigrant trains. In 1876, she was mar
ried to R. C. Gibson in Marion county.
They moved to Benton coun ty in 1883,
and this was the home where death
found them. '
Rev. Mark Noble conducted the funer
al services at Wells church Tuesday, in
the presence of friends and relatives of
the deceased from Corvallis and Wells .
The funeral party were brought to Cor
vallis on the west side train and were
driven to Crystal Lake cemetery where
interment was made. They returned to
Wells on the same train in the afternoon
Mrs. Gibson was the step-mother of
R. Ej Gibson of this city.
X Cheerful Liar.
. We take pleasure in calling your atten
tion to the fact that a within a few days
there is coming to our city "A :,Cheerful
Liar,"-a musical comedy of refined
humor, and a tremendous success in the
East for the past two seasons. ' It is
written in three acts, and not unlike
"Charley's Aunt'' in its many compli
cations. Among the principals in the
cast are Miss Stella Bomar, a favorite
both in the East and Europe, who is
making her initial tour of the Coast
Miss Bomar has studied music'' at the
Royal Conservatory of Berlin, and pos
sesses a rich and powerful contralto
voice, and will render many choice
selections; also Max Stinle, late come
dian with L. R. Stockwell in Hot's
"A Midnight Bell," and John Howard,
also of the same company. A number
of refined vocal specialties are introduced
durfjf the comedy by versatile and
talented artists. In fact, there is noth
ing jlac king in the entireperformance
which goes to make np a most enjoy
able! evening of clean fun and laughter, J
MANY WEDDINGS.
Cupid and Saata Claus Divide Honors
During the Holidays,,
Mr. P. P. Van Fleet and Miss Elva
Starr were married last "Wednesday eve
ning, Rev. Memminger officiating. Both
parties are residents of ttiis city, Miss
Sta r, beiug the daughter of onr esteemed
fellow townsman, Miles Starr.
The wedding of John Bead and Miss
Cora Young was solemnized recently at
Portland. Mr. Reed is well known in
Corvallis where he resided until recently.
His bride is the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Bryant Young of this city.
A very pretty 'home wedding took
place at the residence of Mr. Geo. Meats
in Philomath Christmas day at noon
The contracting parties were- Mr. Robert
Davison and Miss Iva Meats, both of
Philomath. A few intimate Iriends were
present. Rev. I M. Boozer officiated.
Mr. and , Mrs. Davidson have the best
wishes of a host of friends.
Another coup!? who took a?vnntarc-vf
this most popular season of the year to
tie the nuptial knot, were Mr. E. E.
Brimner and Miss Lewella Lemon, both
of this county. The ceremony will be
performed in the M. E. church at Monroe
today, Mr. and Mrs. Brimner . will take
the train to Portland, where they will
visit'for a couple of months, at which time
they will return and make their future
home in Benton.
At the United Evangelical churcb last
Sunday evening, in this city, occurred
the wedding of Mr. Arch Horning and
Miss Ida M. Olemau. The wedding was
a public one and many friends of the
bride and groom took advantage of the
opportunity to see the young couple
launched on life's sea. Rev. Boozer per
formed the marriage ceremony. .Mr.
Horning is a young business man of this
city, of excellent character, and his bride
is well and favorably known throughout
the county.
The marriage of Mr. W. F. Gray and
Miss Mattie Aliphin was solemnized at
the home of the bride ia this city Christ
mas Eye. The wedding was a quiet one,
but a few friends being present to hear
the pretty ceremony which was perform
ed by Dr. E. J. Thompson. The groom
is a very estimable young man of Port
land, and the bride is known to everyone
in Corvallis, who hold her in high re
gard. Mr. and Mrs. Gray are spending
a brief visit in Portland. At its close they
will jet-urn to Corvalfis-tG- make; their
heme. '
At Spring HUU Oregon, December 27th,
at high noon, Mr. Merton F. Clark and
Miss Mary A. Reese were united in wed
lock. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. A. J. Sturtevant, of Albany, at
the homo of the bride's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. J. H. Reese, in the presence of
the immediate relatives of both parties.
The parlors were beautifully decorated
with flowers and evergreens, and in one
corner -was suspended a wedding arch of
cedar, from the center of which hung
a wreath tied with white ' ribbon. . Be
neath this stood the wedding party.
Mr. Elmer A. Clark, cousin of the groom,
acted as best man, while the bride s
sister, Miss Annie Reese, was . maid of
honor. Immediately after the ceremony
all sat down to a tempting lunch. That
evening Mr. and Mrs. : Clark came te
Corvallia and are now at the- home of
the groom's parents where they will re
main for the present.
Mr. Clark is the elder son of Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Clark, of this city. He is a
young man of exemplary character aad
industrious habits and stand's high in
the estimation of the entire community.
Miss Reese is tie the dflucterorf -Mr.
and Mrs. J. H. Reese of this county, and
a worthy young laay, wno is niguiy
esteemed by all who know her.
McKinley Club Meeting.
The meeting of. the McKinley Repub
lican Club at the court house Saturday
eyening promises to be a genuine repub
lican rally. Matters of importance
crowding upon the eye of the county and
presidential campaigns, will receive at
tention and a program has bean prepared
to give zest to the occasion. Short .ad
dresses by local speakers interspersed
with vocal and instrumental music are
calculated to stir things up immensely.
The republican party never had more to
be proud of than at the present time, nor
the people gererally more to be thankful
for and the lists of names on the rolls of
republican clubs are going to be the
longest intheir history.
Notice to Voters.
From the 2nd day of Jan nary, 1900 at
8 o'clock a. ni. until the 15th day of
May. 1900, at 5 o'clock p. m., the records
for the registration of voters will be open
at the office of the county clerk jof Benton
county. Naturalized citizens applying
to register will be required to produce
proofs of , citizenship; either declara-
ntion or certificate of citizen
ship yiere the same appears on
A delayed shipment of ladies
holiday slippers have : arrived.
They are beauties and will . be
sold at reduced prices; " "
tion Bate
Arrived
oiiday Goods
TOYS
j .' Hodes & Hairs Bakery
. Headquarters for Santa Clans.
Now that
are
Will remain in full force
until
MARCH 1st, 1900.
Sweeping Reductions in all linos.
OPENING WEEK
AT.
The Arcade
" COMMENCING
MONDTyOV. 27th,
Holiday Goods in endless variety. Cofae nd v&iUmr
See the beautiful line and latest pattern. Elegant display of
ART NEEDLE WORK
; Fancy Pillows, Etc. .
Dpn't fail to come and see the display whether you wish to purehas or nob
: . Very Respectfully, r
::V " ""7 "r l-: " w. p. laffehty.
The Paint
C. A BARN HART, Manager.
An entirely new enterprise just opened In the Zierolf block op
posite the Postofllce. ' .
PAINTS, OILS, BRUSHES, GLASS, PUTTY
JAmiI PHPER
A specialty will be made of all kinds of ammunition. Shells
reloaded and sportsman's goods of all kinds kept in stock.
C. A. BARNHART.
TRY ...
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COFFEES
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Handkerchief Cases
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