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Union-Gazette. I' RIIUY, APR. 13, 1903. Ladies' Silk Waists 1 - Good material. Good workman ship. New Styles. $7 to $10 each. Underskirts :V' . Mercenized cotton." : Looks ;like silk. "Wears as well as silk. Pop- ."ular colors. $1.69' to $2.2 eac h- Taffeline If For fine skirt linings and for shirt waits. Twelve shade. 53 cents per yard. , ' S, E, Young & Son, Albany, Oregon. LOCAL NEWS. Next Sunday is Easter. Born." Friday. April 0 th, to the wife of Fred Hell, a daughter. , ! Mr. James Vau Gross began a term of 1 school in the Mt. View district last Mon :' ' day.,' - Judge V. S. HufTord, of Portland, at- tended circull court in this city this week.- ; '. - , :. Mr. "John Osburn, who has been visit ing with relatives at Gold Hill for.Jhe past monlJi. returned home yesterday. ; - Repairs are being made in the United Evangelical M church building and . bo -services will be held on this account next " Sunday. ' - ' - ' V , W ' O. V. Hurt was chosen congressional committeeman for Benton cpunty at the rcpoblican convention "at; McMinnville, Tuesday. ' '".- .' ; W.J. Headrick, a republican wheel horse and de'etfate to the county conven tion last Saturday, from Alsea, left for home Sunday. : .. . .-".''" At the Catholic church next Sunday high woes-will be held at 10 o'clock a. nr, awl evening service at 7 :30. Every body i cordially invited. S. I'. Kline left last Saturday for a visit in San Francisco with his' family, and t attend business as wll. He , . expects to be back here about the 18th'. j Tlie beautiful new regalia of the Macca- " f" biei for use in degree; work arrived this ;:. "week and was used for the first .time - Wednesday eveniusr. s It cost in the neighborhood of $250. -- Our local fishermen are beginning to haunt the streams of this vicinity and are - reporting some very fair catchee. Won der who wi:l pluck the plum for the best fish tale of the season? ' For the benefit of those who have ne , glected to take out their bicycle licences, , it may be stated that the time has been extended from April 9th, to Slay ' 1st, through the action of the county cou'C Hency and Burl Calloway are about to ' ' desert the country of their birth and be come citizens of Linn. They have pur chased a 430 acre farm near Brownsville for $9,000 and will make it their future home. - ' Will Fechter left Wednesday for a ten - days tour of inspection of the country in the vicinity of Boise, Idaho. "' He ia seek- iuga locality and situation that will suit . him and wheu this is found will return for his wife and son. - At the court house last Saturday, Judge '.Woodward performed a very quiet mar riage ceremony. The high contracting parties were Mr. C. A. F. Wolfe, of Lower Alsea, and Mrs. Mary Quivey, of this city. Both parties are well and favor - ably known. Mr. Frank Arthur Perin, the Dusty merchant, and Miss Nellie Maud Ed wards, a highly respected young lady of Alsea, were quietly married at the resi dence of Mr. and Mrs . Oliver Blackledge , in this city, last Monday. Justice Hol- gate officiated. . , 1 The contract for furnishing 259 cords of fir wood to' the agricultural college, was j secured by W. H. Wagner, of Corvallis, - at the opening of bids last' Saturday. Mr. Wagner's bid was $2.40 per cord acd the other six bids ranged from $2.50 to $3.00 per cord. Kuthyn Turney, whose reputation as a newspaper man is too well and favorably known to need comment, is . now a member . of the Union-Gazette reportorial and mechanical staff. A fact which pleases the mathy friends both of Mr. Turhey and this paper. In recognition of his services in the Philippine campaign of the 2nd Oregon, Commandent Frank E. Edwards, of the O AC, was appointed major by Gov ernor Geer last week. Major Edwards will be attached to the staff of General Beebe, O. N. G.. and will still retain his position as military instructor at the agricultural college. ... Bert Bowersox came over from Albany on his wheel Sunday. He reports the path this side of Granger in fair condition ; and says, a very little work if done short ly, will put it in first class shape. Al bany wheelmen are preparing to orga nize a club and lend assistance in making . the path between this city and Albany the best in. the state. . George Horning returned last Saturday from Portland, Salem, Jefferson and other points of the valley, having been absent about a week. He shipped a carload of sheep, consisting of 191 ' head, from Jefferson to Portland and received $3.75 par head for them. Prior to shipment the sheep were sheared at Jef ferson, the clip averaging about lbs per fleece. The wool was sold to the mills at Salem, but it was impossible to ,1 ,. bribe George to tell what he got for it, however, there is no doubt of his having ' received the tep price. At its last session the commissioners' court appointed a committee consisting of Robt. Johnson, B. F. Irvine and S. N, Wilkins to superintend bicycle path construction. This committee will have full power to act in all matters pertain ing to tlve building of paths, but all bills coutracted by them' must come before the. court for endorsement, and in no event mt'st warrants be drawn in excess of the amount on hand in the bicycle tax fund.. The court will receive peti , lions from wheelmen in any portion of ;e county indiealing where their portion tax be expended, and will c imply yli requests. Mr. Adam.Wilhehn, tlieMonroe mer-, eliant, was a delegate to the democratic .convention.. . :C-. ' ' The new -bowling a'ley at the college has been completed and was thrown open toihe students yesterday. .. - Mr. Wall is NasK was elected a delegate to the'state convention by the republi cans of Lincoln county .last week. - ' . ;'" " Mr. Towner, of Siletz, was a Corvallis visitor this week. ' We acknowledge a call from this very pleasant gentleuau. Another "of the series of dancing parties begun last fall by the Young America Engine Company will be given in their hall tomorrow evening. Baptist church; Sunday morning,, an Easter serraoa ; an Easter entertainment in the evening. ' All are cordially invited to attend each of these services. ' An examination "of applicants for county certificates was beguu by Super intendent Denman Wednesday morning. Ten applicants presented themselves. -- Dennia H.'Stovall, deputy supreme commander and traveling lectarer of the Maccabees, is in the city and will deliver an address at the opera house tonight. , Prof. Pratt of this city, and W. C. Reese of Dusty, are assisting Supt. Den man as members of the board - in the teacners' examination now in progress. Wm. Spencer, one of the directors of the Blodgett school, was in Corvallis Wednesday seeking a teacher - for the spring term of school, Supt. Denman expects to be able to send Mr. N. Smith out Monday to fill the position. ; S. L. Kline disposed of his pool of. mo" hair consisting of 8,000 pounds to Bern heinv of Portland, Wednesday for 28) cents per pound, This is considered a gbrewd move on the part of Mr. Kline, by those who " understand the tendency of the market. . ' The death of Mrs. Samuel Rice oc curred at Kings Valley last Tuesday, the loth, andithe remains were buried there yesterday.- Mrs.;Rice;was one of the pio- neers.of Oregon and had attained the age of more than $0 years. She had been in ill health for some time prior to her de cease. .' . '. j . ' j .' '' ' Frant Groves ' returned Wednesday from a vitit of several days in Portland. Numerous delegates to the democratic congressional convention were in the metropolis and the name of W. S. Mc Fadden, of this city, was being stroDgly urged as the democratic nominee tor con gress from this district. Miss Francis , Brown, who' has had charge of the local telephone office since it left the hands of,Hodea & Hall, has re signed her position owing to ill health and wifl leave the end of the week for Polk county on a short vacation. Tern porarily the office will be ' in charge of Miss McKinnon, of Portland. ,, :: A party in honor of her 56th birthday was given Mrs. William Crees by thirty- eight of her friends at her home last Fri day afternoon. Many of them were per sons with whom ' Mrs. Crees had been acquaintelTever since her arrival in Cor vallis 27 years ago. ' The occasion was heartily enjoyed by all present. "The Resurrection" will be the morn ing theme at the Christian church next Lord's Day: in the evening "The Uni versal Gospel.' Services . as follows Bible' School, 10 :00 a. m. ; . Preaching, 11:00 a. m.; Junior Y. P. S. C, E., 3f00 p. m. : .Senior Y. P. S. C, 7 :00 p. nr.; Preaching, 8:00 p. m. All will be wel come to these services. ' " Arrangements are being perfected for a change in ownership of the Cash Store now conducted by Miss Emma Crawford. The prospective purchasers are Milner & Murphy, the grocers. Should the deal be consummated, the latter firm .; will close out the stock carried by Miss Craw ford, and move their grocery store into the building now occupied by the Cash Store. : ' . ' " Quite a consignment of hobos arrived in the city Wednesday afternoon . Chief Flett and force made a roucd-np and succeeded in -securing five of them for odgment in ' the city ' jail over night Wednesday.-f Thursday - morning they were searched prior to release and it was foand that " their resources reached a grand total of 75 cents. " They departed On the West Side freight toward Port land." . Prof. G. W. Shaw, whose resignation as chemist of the Oregon Experiment Station we announced some months ago, Las accepted the position of chemist and assistant tuperintendentjof a large beet sugar factory at Grand Junction, Colora do. Prof. Shaw is a chemist of national repntation and as soon as his release from his present position was .made known his services were eagerly solicited by numerous concerns " throughout the country. -.. The b"g pool of. mohair, comprising some 35,000 pounds, to be sold at auction in Dallas last Saturday, was not s61d for the reason that the price offered did not suit. The highest bid was 23)4 cents per pound.. The same mohair will ba offered again on the 17th, when better bids are expected. S. L. Kline,-of this city, has some 8,000 pounds, and did expect to sell in connection with the Dallas pool, had prices 4rore satisfac tory. Sunday evening a man by ths name of Wright called at the Benton County Flouring Mills aud stated he was in search of work. As they had no employ ment for him, he took his departure, but in leaving Mr. Wright's arms became wholly ' wrapped up'' in the overcoat of Pirn Avery. Later on Wright secured work of Geo Taylor as coachman on the milk-wagon, and shortly after the mill incident he appeared on a frosty morn ing at the residence of Mr. Avery still "wrapped up", in the latter's overcoat. The coat was recognized and recovered by the owner. No charges were pre ferred. . Manager E. W. Strong of the Corvallis Sawmill Co., was visited this week by Manager Crowley aud Traveling Sales man Portesus, of the Benecia Agricul tural works, California. Mr. Strong his supplied the above -. firm with an enormous amount of hardwood daring the past several years, and it was to make arrangements for other large ship ments, that these gentlemen were in Cor vallis. Mr. Strong is now filling au or der for 100,090 feet of oak and ash lumber for the Bemcia Works." Manager Crow ley made patrial arrangements with the Corvallis Mills for an unlimited number of plow beams, of nineteen different pat terns and varying in dimensions from four to nine feet in length. M;: All ttieloud talk aBotLt the For Ribbons Of course you know that are in high favor again and that could not supply up-to-date tur--manufacturers, spurred on by the.nishings has been thoroughly ex . increasing demand have vied with , ploded. Some of the beet men's 'each other in nroducinar the m03t furnishing departments in the nitrar-Mva and rfiliahlft rroods since country are located in the opening of this industry. A stores, of which our own ..w. - large stock of libbons selected with vincing object lesson. care from the leading lines awaits furnishings here and you the inspection of our customers. We right styles at right prices. are certain that the style3 and prices - will lie satisfactory. .. For Gloves ct- ' Kid gloves for spring are ' Shoe business cotues our bunt jieupio naui av mo pu-co hjvj will prove rename, unu. ii -are willing to pay. We are now happens to be defective we closing out our line of winter, shoes them" with a new' pair. . and opening the new spring stock, glove trade demonstrates If you want good 6ho38 at cut-pnees ership in this line, or the newest styles at low prices p. Centimeri. you can get them here. Iv. The G reat Barlow Minstrels will ap pear at the opera house next iuescfay night. They are universally acknowl edged to he the best of all white min strels on the Toad. Their street parade is grand. Citizens should show their appreciation of cood attractions by at tending this one. '-'-..' Harry Holgate left Wednesday for a short visit in Portland. - The j recom mendation of Congressman Tongue for his appointment to a position in the pen sion bureau has been .endorsed and Harry will leave for Washington in about two weeks, but will return to Cor vallis before bo dsing. He lwill have charge of a small division of clerks and his salary wilt be $1,200 a year lor a term "of three vears. Henry Allen, who also has a clerkshiD at a cood salary wilt take his departure about May 15th. An agreement was Bigned Wednesday whereby the farm of Geo. Taylor, lying about two miles north of Corvallis, passes into the hands of J. E. Aldrich as soon as that gentleman's money arrives for the purchase. Besides the farm, which contains something over 300 acres, the transfer includes the live stock and farming implements now. on the place, and the pr ice to be paid js f 6,125. Mr. Aldrich is the gentleman spoken of in these columns last week. His wife is a niece of A. M. Witham, and the family ar rived recently from Dakota". ? - There has been considerable specula tion in the minds of men interested in fruit regarding the'extent of the damage done the crop by the recent frosts. Some are of the opinion that the damage so far has been very slight and may have the effect of holding the crop back, thereby proving for the best ia the long run. . 1. C. Rose says that an inspection of -3i.is vineyard proved that only a few of the most advanced vines had suffered any. If so tender a vine as the grape can sur- vi'e it looks reasonable to expect the hardier varieties of fruit to pass through the ordeal in fairly -good shape. How ever, as much as everyone aesires a report of "no damage," the future may prove the contrary. v Supt. Denman is arranging to hold a local institute at Fairmount. The exer cises will be held in the grange hall and will be the first ever held in that locality. There is to be an eyening and day ses sion, commencing on the evening of May 4th and continuing throughout the 5th. It is to t3 a union affair, to a certain ex tent, of the teachers of Benton and - Linn counties,-and Supt. Denman will be assisted by Supt. Martindale, of the Albany public schools, and County Supt. McDonald of Linn. Many of the Albany teachers will be present and there is no doubt of a good attendance of Benton's teachers, so it is a foregone conclusion that the event will prove of unusual in terest and value to all, Hall ie Wilkins will have a nice -sur prise on his twelfth birthday which occurs. next Monday. On account of the sad accident that overtook him four years ago today and deprived him of his right hand he has found it hard' to do much with the cornet, his favorite in strument. His father, S. N. Wilkins, ordered , a left-handed "Wonder" solo Bflat instrument some time ago from C. G. Conn. It is fitted with slides, shanks, etc.. so that it can be thrown into any key that the cornet is used for, and aa it has arrived, it is seen to be a work of art in every sense of the word. It is very heavily silver-plated and nicely en graved. Instruments of this kind, left- handed, are only made to order, but Mr. Conn, mentions having just completed a similar instruuifint.for a 3'oung man of New York who -volunteered for Manila and there lost his right arm. . . F. V.. Martin, formerly with the Karl Frurt Co,, of Portland, was iu town the fore part of the week looking into the prospective future of the fruit of this S3C- tion. He has been in Southern Oregon and reports everything O. K. -in that lo" cality and the outlook favorable for a large yield of fruit. But since his de. parture there has been heavy frosts aud the prospects may not be so flattering as they were. Mr. Martin is now in busiuess for himself in connection with others and has arranged to buy, or rather, fcas par tially purchased quite a quantity of fruit at a given price in the orchards. Mr. Martin in such deals generally paid $1 down, tho balance to be paid when the fruit is accepted. It is stated that he negotiated for a crop of Bartlett pears ia Southern Oregon, agreeing to pay one ceut per pound for the crop picked and piled ia the orchard, Mr. Martin to pack the Irait for shipment at his ow n expense. Vermont Maple Syrup ia bulk; bring your pail S5-cts. per gallon at Zierolf's. Van rolfs. Camp's Pork and Beans at Zie-- . For Men's Furnishings : Tlie oid idea that dry goods stores ribbous w I Ctlll. UCUaUCl tUV T V v Ma. - uispiav iiBie au tue cuucui ouauc. the size of Uorvallis. This snows mat we not oniy way- b e- jn complete line of sizes. Hardly supply the dry goods- needs, of the majority of "bur draw trade from a'laree territory i .4UA"n.i.oo ' m i ' j if We Miller THE , REPUBLICAN TICKEf . Satnrday's Convention Made Wise Selec tions and Pleased All Republicans. . . Promptly at ten o'clock last Saturday morning County Chairman O. V. Hurt Bounded the gavel and the 81 republican delegates, who : had assembled in' the courtroom, were ready to proceed with the work preliminary to the meeting of the convention in the afternoon. Virgil Carter, of Wells, was elected temporary chairman by acclamation and he tookliis seat amid hearty applause. L. WT Oren, of Corvallis was chosen temporary secretary by acclamation and Professor Bonebreak, of Philomath, was elected assistant secretary without oppo sition.: On motion of JJ B Irvine, the follow 4ng committee on credentials was ap pointed: ;J B Irvine, of Corvallis, Geo FEglin, of Corvallis, Joe Edwards, of Dusty, E A Blake, of Soap Creek, and Mr. Conkling, of-.Fairmount. Thos H Cooper's motion that a committee be appointed On order of ba-inesa resulted in the appointment of T H Cooper, Cor vallis, E. R. Lake, Corvallis, and Robt McFarlandj." Summit On motion the chair assigned G W Denman, Corvallis ; H H Glassford, Kings Villey, and J O Wilson, Corvallis, to the committee on resolutions.. Ed Belknap, Dusty ;' J P- Yates, Corvallis, and . Sam ; Warfield, Alsea, were appointed a committee on perm anent organization. '..'' .. -L. . This , preliminary . work; being, ac complished the conventson adjourned to meet at 1 o'clock. . i ', ' '" .Some little delay . was occasioned ia opening the convention in the "afternoon, the difficulty being for-Corvallis precinct No. 4 to decide upon a proxy for WH McBee, but C C Corbett was finally selected. ' " - - Immediately' after the opening of the afternoon session the report of the com mittee on credentials was accepted as I was that of the committee on order ot business. v : :.. . - The "committee on. resolutions - made tlie following report which was unani mously adopted ; " '- First, We hereby indorse the patriotic and progressive administration of Presi dent William McKinley ; Second, We further endorse the able and honest administration of- Governor T. T. Geer; '" Third, We are hereby opposed to any division of the territory now occupied by Benton county ; : Fourth, We hereby indorse unquali fiedly the single gold standard. -;" - ' Fifth, We hereby commend those volunteers from Benton county who en listed in the Second Regiment of Oregon Volunteers for their valor, bravery, and magnificent record on the field of battle which has thus honored their state and county alike, and which will never be surpassed, dimmed or equaled, but .which will grow brighter and brighter as the years come and go. The committee on organization recom mended that the temporary 'officers be made permanent, which report was ac cepted. The names of Representative R J Nichols, O V Hurt and J H Wilson were proposed for the office of representa tive aad the vote stood on the first bal lot: Nichols, 33; Hurt, 33; Wilson, 13. Mr Wilson's name was withdrawn and Mr. Hurt proposed that Mr. Nichols be declared the nominee by acclamation. This was carried with loud applause. '" J M Cameroa received the aomina tioa for sheriff by acclamation and John A Gellatly was chosen for- clerk in the same manner. - ' - The naine of W A Toml.inson, J W Crawford and Victor Buckingham were offered the convention for recorder. On the first ballot Mr. Tomlinson received 43 votes;' Mr Crawford, 23, and Mr Buckingham, 15,. and Mr Tomlinson was declared the nominee. ; Tor-assessor, H H Glassford, N E New ton and Sam AVarfield were placed in nomination. On the first ballot Glass ford received 30 ; Newton, 30 ; Warfield, 20. Mr Warfield withdrew his name, and alter a prettv lace Mr Glassford re ceived 45 votes and Mr Newton, 35. Everyone wanted Supt G W Denman to succeed himself and he was declared the choice of the convention for school superintendent am id loud cheering. 1 Casper Zierolf was declared the nomi nee for commissioner by acclamation and it is conceded that he is one of the stron est men on the ticket. . Miles Starr received the nomination for treasurer by acclamation.' -. George H Waggoner and George Mer cer were proposed for. snrveyor and Mr Waggoner was nominated on the first ballot by a vole of 50 to 30. J B Irvine was the choice of the convention for coroner. ight be very ing if the test to apply-and that not by what he says in Ml. by what he does in value giving. . ;- That's just the basis iii iuo t . . . 1 : i. drygoods L?uc, tu ro rt,,r inrioro r.nia sinrfi. we nice is a : con- ask people to take them -Buy men's . values that proot awaits will eet , '-.''- now on Low Prices Make Easy Selling When they represent the right kind of merchandise. That's the" reason this store continues to show such a Surprising growth. We distribute -more dry goods than many of the leading merchants in towns twice - rnnnd.ahniit. These are a pair -- "replace aracl trade: . Our Jdd Dress Goods and Silks our lead- handle the laclc urepon t - Black & colored camel hair Black and Colored all wool serge Black and Colored . Our black and colored silks department is com - plete in every detail. Every new and desirable color : can be found on our counters. '. " . - . The following delegates were Chosen to the state, convention : Geo Lilly, J R Smith, Milt Barnett, Sam Warfield. J Irvine, C E Moor, Willis ViditD, R O Loggon. ' . ' ' The delegates elected to the congres sional convention were : H C Allen, G W Denman, V A Carter, Ed Williams, W SEinville, A W: Fischer, E H Bel knap. . Brady Burnett was the unanimous choice of the convention for justice of peace. V 1 No more harmouious convention was ever held in Benton county by any party, and the ticket as a whole is con sidered exceptionally strong. Every section of the county is represented, and the men selected are all staunch re publicans and eminently fitted to fill the offices for which they ' were selected. Their ' ability to" carry their full- party strength is conceded and this means the election of the entire ticket. The close vote oast where there was a contest shows the splendid 'material offered for all offices- and the matter of choice be tween the candidates was very difficult.' The defeated 'aspirants magnanimously proposed the nomination of their suc cessful . opponents by acclamation, and good will prevailed. ' : . 4 TRI-PARTY TICKET. Representatives of the Populist, Demo cratic and Prohibition Parties Named. The convention of the allied parties was called to order in the circuit court room Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock and temporary .organization was effected. Major James Bruce acted as temporary chairman. The motion of E. L". Bryan for the chair to appoint a committee of three on permanent organization was amended to read a committee of four, two from each party. This carried. '". The chair showing an unwillingness to take the responsibility of appointing the com mittee, a delegate asked, "What differ ence does it make?" to which the chair man replied, "I don't want no fight On my hands?' After the appointment of the commit tee On credentials it being discovered that Mr.1 Whitaker was on both the committee on permanent organization and on credentials, 'Mr. Jones was given his place on the "latter committee A committee '-of. five was appointed" on platform. ' On motian of B. F. Irvine the convention adjourned.' . . The afternoon session was called to or- . der by Chairman Bruce. The committee on permanent organization recommended upon the 'solicitation of the temporary chairman, '.that a new chairman be chosen. The report was adopted, and Captain George A Robinson was elected permanent chairman. He proved a fair and competent presiding officer and handled business with much dispatch. "Upon taking his station he thanked the convention for the honor conferred upon him. He was glad from the bottom of his heart, he said, to preside over a con vention of the allied parties, which was in reality one party," its object being to determine whether this was to be a free government or a monarchy. His speech, though neat and earnestly delivered provoked no applause. . . The committee on credentials in its report made no provision for populist representation from Corvallis precincts Nos 1 and 4, and Alsea and other out lying precincts. .Whitaker moved an amendment, to authorize the populist chairmen of these unrepresented pre: ciacts to cast the vote of his party, thus giving the populists equal representation. This carried, and. proved Mr, Whitaker a shrewd politician, as it no doubt gave the recorder and assessor to his party. , The commiitee on platform recom mended the endorsement of the lateNe hraskan platform and favored economy in the management of the county affairs. j The report was adopted . ' As was anticipated the nomination for representative weot to the populists by acclamation, Chester Skeels securing the place. Virgil Walters, democrat, re ceived the nomination for clerk, and he was chosen by acclamation on motion of B. F. Irvine. Mr. Watters was called upon for a few remarks. He thanked the convention for the nomination, and stated that under no consideration would he accept , the nomination for clerk two years hence, as he had other matters which required his attention. He indi cated that whether he received the pres ent nomination or not had been a matter of indifference to him. . Two democrats were nominated for sheriff, Telt Burnett and A. J. Hall. The gentleman who placed MjvHall in nomination . called attention to Soap Creek's faithful support of the tieket In the past. . Sho'had not asked for recogni tion, but would now like to name one best "place confusing and mislead- K people did not have a good . You is to judge a merchant a better his advertisement, but upon which we ask people to bitiori i j i : x L(i iia.vt3 uur. auvci uscuicuis .BtnrA news, hnt wa Ann't as n an as proof that we give best l"lngs . u vu u'viU7-wuh.tVv..v -s tno customers at tne store. it you soods the eoods and prices that . . - ' - . . ; correctly rancy mixeu u,Uug3, good Black & colored cashmere b all wool henrieties s f) candidate. Mr: Burnett was nominated by a vote of 111 to 80. . " Mr Richard Erwin, demociat, was chosen for commissioner by acclamation The populists ' had their say in the selection of recorder, although it took three ballots to decide the contest, . Soap Creek was represented - by Ira Hunter, hut was again denied. The first ballot stood: Grant Elgin, .62;'.' Hunter. 45; Erwin, 33; Peterson, 3. Second ballot, Elgin, 63 ; Hunter, 48 ; Erwin, 32, Peter son's name was withdrawn after the first, and Erwin's uame after the second ballot, and on the third ballot the vote stood, Elgin, 91; Hunter, 51. W A Buchanan, democrat, was given the nomination .for treasurer by accla mation. '. It required, two ballots to decide 'the the choice for assessor, but the populists again showed a solid front and assisted by one democratic. vote secured the nom ination fer H L Bush. The other as pirants were " Asa "Alexander, T W B Smith and Bud Johnson. On the first .ballot the vote was, Alexander, 50; Smith, 21 ; Bush, 55; Johnson, 15. Smith's name was withdrawn, and on the second ballot the vote stood,: Bush, 72; Alexander, 55; Johnson, 15. No one seemed disposed to enter the race for school superintendent and Chairman Robinson laughingly said: "Gentlemen ! With all due respect for the present incumbeat, I hope you are not going to concede his electioa until after June 4th," When quiet Was re stored, Prof W C Swan, the prohibi tion candidate for this same office, was given the nomination. J D Hukill was selected as surveyor and S N Wilkins as coroner by acclama tion. In separate sessions the parties chose the following delegates : Delegates to democratic state conven tion John Burnett, E L Bryan, Adam Wilhelm Jr, J M Palmer,-. Robert John son, J N McFadden and E E Wilson. Delegates to the populist state conven tionJohn Whitaker, Chester Skeels, B F Hyland, Paul Dodele, J W Ingle, J H Starr, B B Barnes ancLK Vanderpool. ' Injured by Dynamite. A distressing accident overtook the little son of George Avery last Wednes dav Toeether with other lads of his Lown age, he was playing in tne wooas near Crystal Lake cemetery. They came upon an old camp, and boylike, ex plored everything in the neighborhood Some dynamite cartridges were discov ered and not knowing the nature of their find, this little fellow, who is about 11 years of age, undertook to drive a nail through the cap. An explosion resulted which tore off the thumb and index finger of his left Land. His companions assisted him to town) where they fell into the kind hands of C. B. Wells, who took the little sufferer to the office of Dr. Pernot, ' where his wounds were dressed.- He bore the ordeal manfully and at last accounts .was getting along nicely. . . Barlow Minstrels. The coming attraction at the opera house for one night, Tuesday, April 17, will be the Great Barlow White Min9trels, composed of 35 white artists, each and. everyone an individual artist in his special line of work. The songs are all new, the dances the latest and every thing up to date. There will be a grand street parade at noon in which will ap pear the two Barlow white bands, the swellest street display ever seen in our city. Secure seats early, as there is sure to be a crowd. Reserved seats 50 and 75 cents. General "admission, 35 cents. molts B ' a' on ano onsiimpiion most successful Cough Medi cine ever known to science: a few doses invariably cure the worst cases of Cough, Croup and Bronchitis, while its won- .derful success in the cure of Consumption is without a par allel in the history of medicine. Since its first discovery it has been sold on a guarantee, a test which no other medicine can stand. If you have a " Cough, ve earnestly ask you totryit. In United States and Canada S5c., 50c. and $1.00, and -in England Is. 2d., 3d. and 4s. 6d. SOLE PROPRIETORS LEROY, N.C; TORONTO, CAN. Sold r "4 "asu uous would have to co far to find Nothing has ouite so much to do h oodg . , n . . , and you wouldn't find lower prices ctrpets. It's important then, to ob anywhere. It is our aim and nm- tnin tto bandHnmBt. nnrl hppt vnn to excel in this deoartment. nan frr , n ... otner dry goods lines. ,.Nev portant ... - are arriving every day, and wish to want a wash goods, dress bet- carpets, ter look for it here. Prices, style coverings is complete and ready and quality will be satisfactory. your inspection. ' The ' For Hosiery Xour hosiery needs can be sup plied at low prices he nnrl tVi, j i and the uclniItLIiCUl' - 18 6lu"ll,& will iriim .(;0f(! -ix7. sales are o ' - - fc 1 ' oabioialiuil. If G don't handle trash in order to quote Pure an(J wholesome food products a low price. Every pair of hosiery at close prices' 9ur immen6C out that goes cut of our store must be Iet enables us to buv ia lar6e Wan , reliable in quality, fast color nr. tities and obtaitl lower figures than sized. You will find this piace to buy hosierv y uuy U0Slery- i?:.lvIi.;M:iLL'iR Corvallis Most Popular Eating House. TH E-Ji- lotieer '"''' AND RESTAURANT. . ; " . .."- ' - f ,. Fresh bread daily. ' A complete stock of candies, - fruits mi iTT nuts kept canstantly on :hand. Smokers supplies' s , a specialty.. . HODES & HALL, PROPRIETORS. ,T Paint C. A. Barnhart, Manager. : Paints Oils and Varnishes WALL PAPERS- RAMBLER ANDHbEAL Bicycles, Ma?estic Lamps, Mossberg Chime Bells, Etc t 1 Outfitter for Men and Boys. See Our Famous Lion Brand COIXARS, CUFFS and SHIRTS. The introduction of a complete line of gentlemen's and boys' linen nnder a single brand collars and shirts per fectly fitted and adapted to each other with cuffs to match all Lion Brand, renders these always useful garments available for family presents and gives the assurance, formerly wanting, that the sift will fit and satisfy as well as please. These goods exhibit the finest work manship. They are the highest grade. Two collars or two caffs cost 25 cents. It doesn't pay to pay more. Shirts cost .75c, $1.00 and $1.25, depending on the kind you want. ... OUR NEW SPRING NECKWEAR -In all the new things and shapes, 25c and 50c. HOSIERY TO PERFECTION Tans, all shades, 10c, 15c, 20c and 25c. Blacks and Fancys, 10c, 15c, 20c, 25c and 50c Republicans! We wish to impress especially npon republican voters of this county the im portance of their compliance with the new registration law. A failure en the part of a small number of republicans to register may mean the defeat of some of their candidates where the contest is close in the coming June election. A systematic arrangement on the part of the opposition party perfectly legiti mate will show the name of every mem ber of their party, thought entitled to vote, upon the registration books before May 15th, and no republican should be so lax in his duty to himself and to his party as to deny .. himself the right of franchise at the polls next June. This is the only thing which will admit of any republican candidate being de feated, and the election of the entire ticket means a solid front and successful campaign in the coming paomentous presidential contest. , v Magnolia Laundry. ' We respectfully solicit your patronage.. Our agent will call at any address for laundry on Mondays and Tuesdays, and deliver on Saturdays.. Strict attention given family washing. All work guaran teed first-class. Give ns a tritl. - TkABK SETTljSMIEB, ' , Agents. ifeSdia:??:-;'!; 1 - tO;tmae;;WM jror vurpvis nf ih(lhnme a8 , m'nn.v. Tt is also im- . that you come here' if you " do this. Our spring line of mattines. and other floor 4 .Pi' For Groceries popularity of our grocery t: i : .- 1 tu ni increasing because we sell- I : m p L "t: TO the ordinary dealer. We share the saving with our customers. Country produce taken. tt A H 4 . S' I.' ."5 isa&erv V Kline's. Outfitter for Men and Boys. Spring Is Hcrc So are Our MEN'S and BOYS' HATS In all the new- styles and shapes. Largest line of Straw and Liaen Hats in town. . Prices : 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c, $1.00 nnd $1.50. - '.' i --.' '- Are 'You In Need Of Underwear? '' You will be thinking soon of hang ing your heavy wear for something lighter. We have just what you want. Men's Balbriggaa, good value, 60 cents each. ; - ''" Men's Ealbriggan, -extra good, $.00 each. .. ... : d . "' Boys' Balbriggaa, 25c and 50c each. We sell the Celebrated Levi Strauss Cotton Pants, $1 and $1,25. -' ' Lilies For Police Jndge. There being some liLTerence of opiuiod -as to whether rity officers . elected last May were elected for a one or U year term, I hereby announce myself ns a candidate for the oilit-e of police jnde at the election to Le held on iho 21st of May, 1903, in orier lo settle any doubt in the matter. I am i;iig at all times to abide by a dui iaion of the votirs of this city. . Rwrecifully your?, ' E. P. (Jeeffoz. Horses clothes. Never before hi Ms history lias Corvr.llls had a harness shop so thorouifhly equip ped with furnishings far horses as is my establishment I not only ' have the largest stock eyer shown in this vicinity, but the best. In double and single har ness, saddles, robes, whips, etc., yon can't do better in the state. We carry an excellent line of leather and shoe findings, and are prepared to do mend ing and repairing on short notice. You can't viBit our establishment without wanting to buy something. Call and 8e- . " - " . ' ' . ' J. M. Camkbox. For Sale 260-acre stock farm ndjoininj'an nn limited outrange on tb west, and good schools, churches and tfce'Belknap settle ment on the east. Alsi 130 acre faring good cultivating land. Address M. 8. Woodcock, V - i .