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THE COBVALUS GAZETTE
Published every Tuesday and Friday
by the
GAZETTE PUBLISHING CO.
0. A. Dearing, Ed. and Mgr.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1903
EDITORIAL COMMENT.
An item from an Eastern maga
zine contains a suggestion that
may be of practical importance
to the O. A. C. It states that
the department of horticulture of
the University of Missouri is un
able to supply the demand for
trained orchardists. Within two
week the department received re
quests for three men trained for
experiment work. This is but a
fair sample of the opportunities
open to graduates of our own
Oregon Agricultural College.
Why boys will enter other crowd
ed professions with the opportuni
ties before them is unexplainable.
,
Our friends, the enemy, are
doing a considerable amount of
crowing anent the great demo
cratic victory in New York City.
It is claimed that that victory
makes McClellan the logical can
didate ot the democrats for presi-
. dent. Did it ever strike these
prophets that New York City is
not the whole of the state? Per
haps it might be well to remem
ber the election of a year ago jn
New York when Coler, the
democratic candidate for gov
ernor, carried the city by 120,000
majority, double that ot McClel
lan, and yet was defeated in the
state. So this wonderful victory
iades away in the light of facts,
and "the son of his father" must
rest content with the record1 he
has made: that a member .of
the McClellan family has at last
won a victory. .
A discovery has recently been
made in Berlin that will work a
revolution in city lighting. Prof.
Picket of that citv has succeeded
in producing liquid oxygen in
such a cheap form that it can be
used for lighting purposes at the
small cost of one-eighth of a cent
an hour. If our- city council
had got hold of this information
before completing their contract
with the Electric Light Company
, it might have made a great dif-
ference. That the invention is a
practical one is evidenced by the
- fact that a company is preparing
to install a plant at Manchester,
England, for the lighting of that
city with it. But there is no ne
csssity for us to make much fuss
about .i it. If it comes to this
country a trustwill get control of
it, and the price will be advanced
to "all the traffic will bear."
For this are we civilized. .
The school authorities of some
other states are carrying out the
ideas advocated by our state su
perintendent of public schools.
Five thousand of the public
school children of Missouri are
being taught" the .rudimdnts of
agriculture and it is expected that
as soon as competent teachers
can be securedjagrjculture will be
taught in all the , rural schools of
"that . state. -In teaching these
branches in the public schools
special attention is paid to beau
tifying thc school grouuds, as
well as the yards and lawns of
the children's homes. The
The school vgrounds : are planted
t in flowers,-' shrubs, . vines and
trees, . and the work is done by
the pupils;, This is the kind of
work that will make Supt. Ack
erman's heart glad, and encour
, age him in the good work he is
promoting in this state.
To Stop Tax Dodging.
A movement is on foot regard
ing the subject of assessment and
taxation., that ought to meet the
heartv Support of every honest
citizen. It claims to do more to
equalize the. burdens of taxation
than any other plan. s
That our tax-rrolls show scarcely
. f
a tentn 01 tne real value 01 our
property, and as it is upon .' the
amount of this low valuation of
property, as shown on the assess
ment rolls that our tax rates are
levied, our tax rates appear to be
high and exorbitant .to people
coming to the Pacific coast; and
- as a'consequence many are de
terred from locating"1 in our state.
If all property were assessed
and, listed at its true cash value
it would : not require anyone to
pay a greater sum than he now
pays; but on account of new
properties which would be adde
to the roll which now escape tax
ation, many would not be com
pelled to pay as much taxes as
thev do now. Many frankly ad
mit that they stretch their con
science somewhat iu giving in a
list of property to the assessor,
and that thev aim to omit from
their list as much property as
their neighbor, according to cus
tom, will omit from his assess
ment. That they would cheer
fully list all their property at its
true cash value if all other prop
erty were1 assessed in the same
manner.. That they desire to
bear their just proportion of the
public expenses, but under the
preseat practice, if they listed
their property fairly, they would
be compelled to pay more than
their just share. That while
they are willing to do their part
toward the payment of taxes yet
they are determined to do no
more. We find the people unani
mous in the desire for good gov
ernment, and that they are will
ing to pay their just proportion
for its maintenance.
Turn the sunlight of the facts
upon public, abuses and the peo
ple will force its perpetrators to
desist The people demand an
honest administration of public
and private affairs, and fraud and
corruption cannot long exist when
brought in view for public in
spection. We would. - therefore, recom
mend complete publicity as a cer-1
tain remedy against the practice
of "tax-dodging." The assess
ment of each person liable to as
sessment in a county should be
published as is done in several
other states, before the county
board of equalization meets, in
the leading newspapers publish
ed in the county. The state of
Illinois now has such a law, and
its effect is magical. Each per
son is made aware of his neigh
oor's list of property given in to
the assessor, and if such neigh
bor omits any of his property
subject to assessment he is com
pelled to hasten - its correction.
This law has brought about a
revolution in that state with re
gard to equal and just taxation,
and it is almost impossible for
one to escape his just proportion
of the taxes.
An effort is being . made to
have this amendment incorporat
ed in the new tax law to be pass
ed at the special session of the
legislature. ; We hope it will
succeed. ' "- - -
Companion as a Christmas Gift
The Youth's Companion is one of
the few gifts that are always ap
propriate and yet within "reach of
the smallest "purse. It brings to
every member of the family some
thing of interest, something of value
a story that cheers, an article
that carries the reader into far-off
countries or among men who govern,
a sketch that amuses, a poem that
puts a bit of truth in a new and
convincing way, a page of pictures
that holds the children spellbound.
Id is America's home paper a paper
received weekly in more than half
a million households in the United
States. , ' .
If you desire to make a Christ
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panion, send the publishers the
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Christmas Pauket, all ready for
Christmas morning, containing the
Christmas number, The Compan
ion calendar for 19u4, lithographed
in twelve colors and gold, and sub
scription certificate for the 52 issues
of 1904. The new subscribers for
the remaining weeks of 1903 free
from the time of subscription, also
The Companion calendar for 1904,
lithographed in twelve colors and
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Annual announcement number
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tures of The Companion's new vol
ume for 1904 will be sent to any
address free. . -v v ' -
The Youth's Companion,
144 Berkeley St, Boston, Mass.
Eggs have reached 32 cents at J.
E. Henkle's Cash Store, Philomath.
Have you seen the anti rust and
wind proof umbrellas at the Bicyce
Hospital. .
1 There's a reduction sale in men's
and boy's overcoats going on at
Kline s now. -
Trespass Notice.
All persons ate hereby notified not to
trespass on the premises of the under
signed for the purpose of hunting.
Don't ask permission.
Dick Kiger.
Elmeb Raber.
G. Harding.
v P. A. KLINE,
. Livestock Auctioneer ' '
t ' Coryallis, Oregon.
Office at Huston's hardware store. P. O.
address Box ir. Pays highest pricas tor
all kinds of livestock. Satisfaction guar
anteed. Twenty years experience.
0. A. C. GLEANINGS
BY BERT YATES
The first term final examina
tions are to be held on Friday
and Saturday, December 18 th
and 19th. This will give about
sikteen days' vacation, somewhat
longer than usual. ,
As so many of the students will
depart for home earlier than
usual this year, it has been de
cided to hold no Christmas ball.
The next dance will be on Wash
ington's Birthday and an extra
ball, sometime in March, to make
up for the one missed Christmas..
During the late good weather
the. walls of the new power house
wefc completed, and the work
men are now engaged putting on
the roof.
what is reported to have been
one of the most pleasant social
gatherings held this year was a
party given in Miss Snell's room,
by the Amicitian Society Satur
day evening, in honor of the Fe
ronians. Among the games was
one in which each person was, re
quired to make drawings repre
senting well known newspaper
ads. Miss Ethel. Iyinville re
ceived first prize, and Mr. Von
der Hellen the booby. After
dainty refreshments had been
served in Prof. Schmidt's room,
the merry party adjourned, only
because the. lights were extin
guished. C: "R, Smith arid wife are visit
ing with their nephew, John
Howard. - -' ;
; Among those returning yester
day from the Oregon-Idaho Y
M C A convention at . Forest
Grove, were C L and R C Shep
herd, J C Clark, C C and Grover
Cite,- M W Bartmess, Paul Child
ers, Guy weaver, Irving Miller,
Cyril Brownell, E Rawsow and
MB Belden. Those from here
who made addresses at the con
verition Jjwere C. 1 Shepherd, J
C Clark and Claud Cate. E T
Colton' also returned with the
boys and will speak to the men
ofthe College in the Chapel this
iornin.
Oak Grove Items.
I am still on deck Geo. Price.
They haven't got me yet Bill,
Grant Williamson is very, busy
hauling potatoes to Albany.
Bom to Mr. and" Mrs.; W. H.
Peacock, on Saturday, a son. '
Charles Wood, of Mountain
View, was down on business Sat
urday.
Several of our people witness
ed the football game at Albany,
Thursday. ,
Laurence Cougill one of Al
bany's crack shots was trying his
luck among the feathered tribe
on Benton, county sou Friday.
Quite a number of our young
people attended the musicalegiv-
enjjby the orchestra at the Rich-
laud school house Saturday night
The Benton County -School
Journal made its appearance again
mis morning ana in justice io
Mr. Denman must say that it is
a very welcome visitor, and meets
a long felt want among the pa
trons and teachers and should be
in the -home of (eVery,. family in
the county. v ; ,
Notice f ot Publications
United States Land Office,
' - Oregron City. Oregon.
Conrallis, Oregon, Oct 9, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with the
provisions of the act of Congress of June 3, 1878, en
titled "An act for the sale of timber lands in the
States of California, Oregon, Kevada, and Washings
ton xern lory, as extenaea to au tne jraojie xna
States by act of August , 1892, -
thomas . aorrr,
ot Wren, county of Benton, 'State of Oregon, hat
this dar Bled in this office his swore statement No.
6307, for the purchase of the 8. i of N. . J of Sec.
No. 12. in T. No. It 8. & No 7 W, ana will offer proof
to show that the land sought is more valuable for its
timber or stone than lor agricultural jufpoaes, and
to establish his claim to said land before . Victor P.
Moses, County Clerk at Corvallis, Oregon, o Thurs
day, tne itn day or January, iot
He nam as witnesses:
George Green of Philomath, Oregon." Edward C.
King, Heman S. Pitman and Jesse M Huff t of Wren,
Oresron. .
Any and all persons claiming adversely the above-
aeacrioea lanas are requested io nie tnerr claims in
this office on or before said 7th day of January, 1904.
ALG&&KON S. DttESS&R,
Begiater.
Notice for Publication.
United States Land Office, Oregon Citv, Or.,
November 13, 1S0S.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with the
provisions of the act of Congress of June 3, 1878, en
titled "An act for the sale of timber lands in the
States of California, Oregon, Nevada, and Washing
ton Territory," as extendM to all the Public Land
States by act of August 4, 18S3, Philip H. Johnson,
of Monmouth, county of folic. State of Oregon, has
this day filed in this office his sworn statement No.
6122, for the purchase of the E of SEof Sec
So. 18, in Township. No, 13 S, K. No. 6 West, and
will offer proof to show that the land sought
is more valuable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes, and to establish his claim to
said land before Victor P. Moses, Clerk of Benton
County, Oregon, at Corvallis, Oregon, on Friday, the
22nd day ot January, 1904.
He names as witnesses: Charles Newman of
Inavale, Oregon, Hiram Newman, Fred Hubler,
Frank Fisher, all of Monmouth; Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the above
described lands are requested to file their claims in
this office on or before said 22nd day of January, 1904
ALGERNON S. DKE3SEE. Register.
Business Locals
Overcoat sale at Kline's.
Get your ribs fixed at the Bicyole
HoFpUal.
Port
Them Xmas bells. They have been jingling with us
for the past, month, and now Santa Claus has given
us permission to jingle them for you, and from now
until January ist, 1904 we shall "make them jingle
merrily. If some of the melody does not get into
your fcouse it won't be our fault The choicest things
will go first. No need to wait until the last moment;
buy now. You need not have them delivered now.
Wewili store them for you and deliver them when
you sarTHere are a few suggestions: Our stock is
now at its best and you have time to make your selec
tions leisurely. . . . . . . .
GIFTS FOR THE LADIES
A Fine Dress Pattern
A Fur or SilkUmbrella
A Loungin? Robe
A Silk Petticoat
A Pair of Shoes or Slippers
A Walking or Dress Skirt
A Circular Shawl
A Silk Shirt Waist
And numerous other articles, all worth 100 cents on
the dollar the day after Christmas.
We have foto of
the Boya and Girlo .
J. E. HENKLE,
CASH STORE.
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I have iuet opened a General Merchan
dise Store at my old corner, and in my
new building; at Philomath,' Oregon, and
can show you many
Bargains!
from a new and carefully selected stock.
Yon will save money by calling on me
before purchasing; A full line of
BOOTS AMD SHOES
AND RUBBER GOODS.
PHILOMATH MILL . CO.
' . MANUFACTURERS Of
FIR LUMBER
Complete Stock of Hough and
Dressed Lumber kept constantly
; .- on hand ,
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OPFIOES AT
PHILOMATH, OR
Corvallis & Eastern Railroad
'.. TIME CARD. .
No. 2 For Yaquina:
' Leaves AlbanV .;.. ..12:45 p.
1' Leaves Cbrvailis. ....... .2 :00 p.
' : Arrives Yaquina ....... .6 :20 p. m.
No. 1 Returning:
Leaves Yaquina. .6 :45 a. m.
Leaves Corvallis;...... "..11:30 a. m.
. Arrives Albany .......... 12 :15 p. m.
No. 3 For Detroit: , . .
Leaves Albany. ...... . . . . . 7 :00 a. m.
Arrives Detroit. , ..... . . .12 ;20 p. m.
No. 4 From Detroit: - , ..'''
Leaves Detroit.. ...... ...1:00p. m.
Arrives - Albany. ....... .5 :55 p. m.
Train '-' No. 1 arrives in Albany in
time to connect with t.ha ft. P. oonth
bound train, as well as giving two or
three hours itHAJfcaijy "before departure
01 o. jr. nortu Douna tram. -Train
No. 2 connects with the S. P.
trains at. Onrvnllia 'nnrl Alhanv orixrincr
direct service to Newport and adjacent
sewjues
Train S for Detroit, Breitenbush' and
other mountain resorts leaves Albany at
7:00 a. m., reaching Detroit about noon,
giving ample time to reach the Springs
same day. - c
, For further information apply to '
, Edwin Stone,
H. El. Cboniss, ! Manager.
Agent, Corvallis. . . .
Thos. CocKKEii,' Agent Albany.
Notice of Pinal Settlement.
In the estate of L. Diller, deceased, notice is hereby
given by the undersigned administrator of said es
tate that said administrator has filed his final account
in said estate and that the founty Court of Benton
County, Oresron, in probate, has appointed Monday,
the fourth day of January, 1904, at the hour of 10
o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the County
Court room in the County Court House in the City
of Cervalli8, in Benton County, State of Oregon, as
the time and place for the bearing of objections to
said finvl account and the final settlement thereof
T. L. CHARMAN,
..'. Administrator of the Estate
'of L. Oilier, deceased, v
Dated December the 4th, 1903, . ; -
Sells?
GIFTS FOR THE GENTLEMEN
A Business or Dress Suit
An Overcoat or Raincoat
A Dress Suit Case
A Silk Muffler
A 'Hawes" $3.00 Hat
A Smoking Jacket
A Pair Fine Suspenders
A Pair Shoes or or Slippers
good things for
PROFESSIONAL.
S A. CAT HEY, M. D
Physician Surgeon
Kooms 14 in Bank Building.
Office Hours
) 10 toll
i 2 to 4 j
12 a. m.
p. m.
Residence : Corner 5th and Adams Sts.
Telephone at office and residence.
Corvallis. - - - Oregon.
E. B. Bryson
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Corvallis, Oregon.
Office In Postoffice BttUdius.
Watch Confidence!
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- Makes traveling a pleasure when correct
time is always a necessity. Yours may be
- a capable timekeeper, but through incom
petent repairing you nave lost faith in it.
Bring it In to 'me. I Will repair the worst
wrecked watch, and I will do itieconomi
colly. . ..
ALBET J. METZGEE,
Occidental Building.
Corvallis, Or.
HARDWARE
TINWARE
: STOVES
PAINTS
OILS
A full line of Win
dow Glass.ZC25C
Harness, Wagons, Buggies
and Farm Machinery.
PHILOMATH V OREGON.
WANTED
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Five
Hundred
Turkey g
for
Chriafmao
r. P. CLARK.,
PHILOMATH, ORE.
O&LB
tect
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WET
Ladies and Children's Rain Coats
Men's and Boys' Rain Coats
Ladies and Childrens Long Coats
Men's and Boys' Overcoats
Men's and Boys' Duck, Waterproof,
Oil, Rubber and Leather Coats
All Kinds of Rubber Boots and Shoes,
Umbrellas, Comforts and Blankets. Big
Line to Select From.
J. H.
. . GIVEN AWAY . .
We wish to announce to our friends and customers that we have perfected
arrangements with one of the largest and best known potteries in-the United States
to furnish us with High Grade Hand-Fainted China, which we absolutely guarantee
and which we will give away
ABSOLUTELY FREE.
Being desirous of increasing our business and acknowledging favors extended
to us by our present customers, we could think of no better way of showing our
appreciation than offering something which we are sure every one will appreciate.
A set of those beautiful dishes is within the reach of every one of our customers,
and we feel that all will avail themselves of the opportunity.
We furthermore want our friends to distinctly understand that our prices far
goods will not be increased to enable us to do this. On the contrary, our prices will
be as low, or we may say lower, to give this up-to-date way of advertising the
endorsement it deserves. And i addition, we will give with each, purchase cou
pons, irrespective of the extremely low prices, which entitle the holder to the China
ware ABSOLUTELY FREE OF CHARGE.
You will be surprised to find how soon you will have sufficient coupons to
entitle you to the entire dinner set. But you don't have to wait for that. You can
get the different articles as you want them and the first thing you know you will
have a complete dinner set.
We have contracted for a large quantity of goods and we want the loyal sup
port of our friends. We shall rely upon our old customers and feel that our most
generous offer will.bejtaken. advantage of by those who have hitherto not given us
their business. . .
In conclusion, we most cordially invite you to call and look over the most com
plete and select line of China Ware in town.
J. E. UENKLE, IMIILOMATII.
c. h; newth
Physician 8r Surgeon
Examining surgeon U. S.Pension Bureau
PHILOMATH, OREGON.
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Notakt. Titles. Couvjstanoino.
JOS. H. WILSON.
ATTORNEY-AT.Tj'AW.
Practice in all State and Federal Court
Office in Burnett Building.
PREPARE
FOR
WINTER
o ra rill I r f rr-
young and old from many of
j : r r I
winters, and invite you to see
our line and get our prices.
HARRIS.
H. IV. HALL
A fresh and complete line of
candies, nuts and fruits kept '
constantly on hand. Our bread
is always fresh. We carry a
complete line of smokers' ne
cessities. . . . . .
Call and Inspect our Holiday
Goods. Our line Is complete.
Main Street
Cheap Sunday Rates Between
Portland and Willamette
Valley Points.
Low rVuud trip rates have been placed
in effect between Portland and Willam
ette Valley points, in either direction.
Tickets will be sold
; SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS,
and limited to return on or before the
following Monday.
Rate to ob From Corvalms, $3.00.
Call on Southern -Pacific Co's Agents
for particulars.