Corvallis gazette., December 11, 1903, Image 2

THE COHVALLIS GAZETTE
Published every Tuesday and Friday
bythm
GAZETTE PUBLISHING CO.
0. A. Dearing, Ed. and Mgr.
FRIDAY DECEMBER 11, 1903
EDITORIAL COMMENT.
The passenger railway strike
that has been keeping Chicago
Sa turmoil for weeks and making
trouble for thousands of people
that had no part in it, has at
last been settled. That it was
settled by compromise proves
. conclusively the folly of those
who inaugurated it. The men
are back where they started from,
all thev have to show for their
long and bitter fight is a dead
loss of over $80,000 in wages
that they ought to have bad.
The company's loss foots up oyer
a quarter of a million, which
they are better able to lose than
the men. The loss to the gen
eral public, the patrons of the
road, and merchants cannot be
computed in coin, but it would
be safe in placing the entire loss
to Chicago and Chicago citizens
at a good half millionand al
for what?
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- Young Frank Hurt, of this
ty has not yet recovered his
normal mental equipoise, aad
still remains under the spell cast
on him by Parson Creffield . He
recently made an attempt to in
fluence Miss Esther Taylor, once
a member ot tne society nere, to
remain true to tne iaun. ine
young lady is now at the home of
the Boys and Girls Aid Society,
in East Portland, suffering from
mental derangement due to the
religious mania said to have been
brought on by the ravings of the
fanatics. With a carelessness
almost criminal, Miss Taylor was
allowed to be taken to church on
Sunday last, and on the way
young Hurt met and urged her
to "Remember and keep on vic
tory's side." This greatly ex
cited her, as her inind is still
very weak, and she made a scene
in the church. The officers of
the Home are to be blamed for
making this scene possible, and
it is hoped that Igreater care will
be exercised in the future.
A good move in the way of
good roads is being put forward
in Congress. If the bill, which
was introduced into the house ot
representatives of the Fifty-eighth
coagress. on November 19th, by
Representative ; Brbwnlow, ' of
Tennesee; becomes a law, the
State of Oregon will become en
titled to the sflm ; of $250,000,
'payable in three; years, 1904-5-6,
to be expended in the improve
ment of her public highways,
providing that the state, counties
and municipal districts in which
the proposed improvements are to
be made will co-operate in the
.work and bear their pro rata share
of the expense. The main ob
jects of the bill are to create in
the department of agriculture, a
bureau to vbe known as the Bu
reau of Public Roads, and to pro
vide for a system -of national,
state, and local ' co-operation in
the permanent improvement of
the public highways. The gen
eral policy of the bureau, so far
as may be, is a uniform method
of road construction,, repair and
maintenance throughout -the
United States, and to co-operate
with any state or civil sub-divis
ion thereof in the actual con
struction of permanent highways.
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The article - published in last
Tuesday's issue of this paper e n
titled "To Stop Tax Dodging"
was sent to the Gazette for pub
lication by a newspaper office
from another county. The Ga
zette complied with the request
and published it accordingly but
overlooked stating its origin
' in making up the paper the ar
ticle was placed upon the edito
rial page. From its position in
the paper it would naturally be
considered by the reader to voice
the sentiment of the Gazette
upon tne points tnerein mention
ed. While there are some things
in tne ; article - interesting and
could be made to subserve the
public good if carried into prac
tical effect, yet there are some
points stated which do not apply
to conditions existing in teuton
county, ;; and, therefore, do not
express the views of the Ga
very few persons in Benton
county who may not give in all
ot their property the cases are
the exception. There is positive
statme law requiring every per
son 10 list and give to the assessor
a complete itemized list of all of
his or her property. 1 o retrain
from completing such list is a
violation of positive law and the
parties who fail to comply with
that law, "dodge taxes," neces
sarily become law breakers.
Benton county is not made up of
a lawless population, but her citi
zens are law abiding, God obey
ing and peaceful people, as is
abundantly evidenced by the rec
ords of the Benton County
Courts. The circuit courts of
some counties are in session all
of the time and others for two
or three weeks at a time with
frequent sessions. In Benton
county, circuit court seldom lasts
over three or four days at a time,
and rarely over a week. The
people ot isenton county as a
rule list their , property for the
assessor completely and fairJy,
the exception being rare for
which there is ample law to re
quire those who fail to comply,
The low valuations, mentioned
in the article so as to cause tax
payers to not pay more than otie-
' tenth of their proper taxes does
not apply to Benton county, be
cause the tax roll for the present
year abundantly evidences pieces
of property listed on the tax roll
lor greater value tnan tne own
ers thereof have for several years
held the price of the same prop
erty for sale, while all other
pieces of property in the county
is valued high.
ine taxpayer is in no way re
sponsible for the taxable value
placed upon property assessed
It is the assessor who places the
value thereon. The law requires
the taxpayer, to make a complete
itemized list of his taxable prop
erty, but does not require or per
mit him to put the taxable value
thereon, but the law does require
the assessor to value all property
at an equal ratable cash value
thereon, such 'cash value to be
governed by the same cash value
as he places upon any other tax
payer's property, and this is the
kind of a cash value which is in
tended by the tax law.
The talk named in the article
purporting to have taken place
between neighbors to the effect
"that they would list their prop
erty completely, if their neigh
bors would make also as complete
a list" does not apply to Benton
county, because as stated the tax
payers are good aoout making
proper lists.
As to the forms mentioned in
the article of publishing each in
dividual taxpayer's assessment
prior to the meeting of the board
of equalization to thus give pub
licity and general knowledge to
the mass of the people as to the
condition of the taxation of the
property in the county, would be
an excellent thing providing such
inexpensive methods of details
can be ed vised, in the way of ad
vertising to carry it into effect so
that the taxpayers can affprd to
pay the expense thereof, because
all new or additional . labor put
upon the gathering of taxes must
finally be borne and paid by the
taxpayer, and yet publicity is the
great level er and equalizer of all
public concerns.
To AH Fraternal Societies.
We
wish to
commence
with the
our
new
lodge
directory
year, and would ask secretaries
to bring the matter before their
lodges at once. A standing ad
vertisement of each lodge will be
inserted for $3 per year. No
other charges will be made for
changes in meeting or officers,
reports of meetings, special meet
ings, elections, etc. This direc
tory is a great convenience to
people living out of town and to
members of any of the orders
visiting Corvallis, and. its value
depends in a great measure on its
being kept up to date. As De
cember is the month when most
elections are held, we would ask
the secretaries to promply report
all elections of officers as soon as
held.
The night School for Bookkeeping and
Typewriting meets on Monday and
Thursday evenings of each week, in the
Corvallis Business College.
Is no hindrance to the.
rider who wears
SAWYER'S
EXCELSIOR BRAND
POMMEL SLICKERS
Man or saddle can not get wet.
EXCELSIOR BRAND
OILED CLOTHING
Tor all kinds of work.
' warranted wateroroof.
.look ior trade-mark.
If not at dealers, write
H. Sawyer Son, SoIeXf cs.
Karf Cubridgc, Him.
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One Dozen Pfootograpbs
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12 Christmas Presents
Portraits finished in
Platino,
Platinum,
Carbom
mery Pfeoto,
South main Street.
THE OLD RELIABLE
Absolutely Pure, .
THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE
Business Locals
Overcoat sale at Kline's.
Get your ribs fixed at the Bicycle
Hospital.
Have you seen the auti rust and
wind proof umbrellas at the Bicyce
Hospital.
There s a reduction sale in men's
and bov's overcoats going on at
Kline's now.
An invalid's wheel chair, has bee"n
left at the Gazette office for sale.
It is a light-built, easy-running
chafr, and can be easily handled
Worth $15. will be sold for half
price.
Diamonds and fine jewelry make the
best and most satisfactory Christmas
eitts. One look will convince you
Come and be pleased. I. M. French
jeweler, Albany.
Trespass Notice.
All persons are hereby notified not to
trespass on the premises of the under
signed . for the purpose of hunting.
Don't ask permission.
Dick Kigkr.
. Elmer Raber,
G. Harding.
P. A. KLINE,
Livestock Auctioneer
Corvallis, Oregon.
Office at Huston's hardware store. P. O,
address Box n. Pays highest prices tor
all kinds of livestock. Satisfaction guar
anteed. Twenty years experience.
Notice for Publication.
United States Land Office,
Orepon City. Oregon,
Corvallis. Oreeon. Oct 9. 1903.
Notice is hereby uiven 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 extended to all the public .Land
States by act of August 4, 1892,
THOMAS D. HUFFT,
of Wren, county of Beiiton, Ute of Oregon, has
this day filed in this office his sworn statement No.
6307, for the purchase of the S. 4 of N. E. 1 of Sec.
No. 12, in T. No. 12 S. R No 7 W, ana will offer proof
to show that the land sought is more valuable fcr its
timber or stone than for agricultural pu-poses, and
to establish his claim to said land before Victor P.
Moses, County Clerk at Corvallis, Oregon, on Thurs
day, the 7th day of January, 1904
He namss as witnesses:
George Green of Philomath, Oregon. Edward C
King, Heman S. Pitman and Jesse M HuStof Wren,
Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the above
described lands are requested to . file their claims in
this office on or before said 7th day of January, 1904.
ALGERNON 8. DRESS KR,
. Register.
Notice for Publication.
United States Land Office, Oregon City, Or.,
November 13, 1003.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with the
provisions of the act of pongress 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 extended to all the Public Land
States by act of August 4, 1882, Philip H. Johnson,
of Monmouth, county of Polk, State of Oregon, has
(his day filed in this office his sworn statement No.
6122, for the purchase of the E J$ of S EJf of Sec.
No. 18, in Township. No. 13 8, R. No. 0 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 of 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. DRESSER. Register.
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6o different games all new
one in each package of
Lion JBoffse
at youryOrocer's.
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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 house 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 deli vered now.
We will store them for yon and deliver them when
you say. Here are a few suggestions: Oar 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 Silk Umbrella
A Loungina: Kobe
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 affer Christmas.
We have lots of good
the Boyo and Girls
J. E. HENKLE,
CASH STORE.
I have just, 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.
You will save money by calling on me
before purchasing A full line of
BOOTS AND SHOES
AND RUBBER GOODS.
PHILOMATH MILL CO.
MANUFACTURERS OP
KIR LUMBER
Complete Stock of Rough and
Dressed Lumber kept constantly
on hand
OFFICES AT
PHILOMATH, OR
Corvallis & Eastern Railroad
TIME CARD.
No. 2 For Yaquina:
Leaves Albany 12:45 p. .
Leaves Corvallis. 2:00 p.
Arrives Yaqnina 6 :20 p. m
No. 1 Returning :
Leaves Yaquina. ........ .645 a. m.
Leaves Corvallis; 11:30 a. m.
T . Arrives Albany 12 :15 p. m.
No. 3 For Detroit:
Leaves AlbaDy 7:00 a. m.
Arrives Detroit 12:20 p.. m.
No. 4 From Detroit :
Leaves Detroit 1 :00 p. m.
- Arrives Aioany.. 6:oop. m
Train N. 1 arrives in Albany in
time to connect with the 8. P. south
bound train, as well as giving two or
three hoars in Albany before departure
ot d. tr. nortn rxrana tram.
Train No. 2 connects with the S. P,
trains at Corvallis and Albany giving
uiretL Bervice iu newpvn ana adjacent
Deacnes.
:-Train 3 for Detroit. Breitenbush and
other mountain' resorts leaves Albany at
7 :uu a. m., reacntng JJetroit about noon,
giving ample time to reach the Springs
same day.
..For further information apply to
Edwin Stonx,
H. H. Ckoniss, Manager.
Atrent, Corvallis.
Thos. Cockket-l, Agent Albany.
Notice of Final Settlement.
In the estate of L. Dlller, 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 County Court of Benton
County, Oregon, 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 Corvallis, in Benton County, State of Oregon, as
the time and place for the bearing of objections to
said finil account and the final settlement thereof
. T. L. CHARMAN,
'Administrator of the Estate
of L. Dtller, deceased,
Dated December tbe 4ta, 1993,
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GIFTS FOR THE GENTLEMEN
A Basincss or Dress Snit
An Overcoat or Raincoat
A Dress Suit Casu
A SiJk Muffler
A "Haweb" $3.C0 Hat
A Smoking Jacket
A Pair Fine Suspenders
A Pair Shoes or or Slippers
s for
PROFESSIONAL.
B A. CATHEY, M. D
Physician Surgeon
Rooms 14 in Bank Building.
Office Hours j to -
Residence : Corner 5th and Adams Sts.
Telephone at office and residence.
Corvallis, - - Oregon.
E. E. Bryson
ATTORNEY - AT - LAW
' . Corvallis, Oregon.
Office la Postoffice Building.
Watch Confidence!
Makes traveling a pleasure, when correct
titriA IS fllwavt a ttopVcirv . Vnnro -maiF Ka
Brine it In to 'me. I Will repair tne worst
wiecsea which, ana 1 will ao iteconomi
cally.
ALBET J. METZGEE,
Occidental Building. , Corvallis, Or.
HARDWARE
TINWARE
STOVES
PAINTS
OILS
A full line of Win
dow Glass.C5C5
Harness, Wagons, Buggies
and Farm Machinery.JC
PHILOMATH OREGON.
WANTED
Five
Hundred
Turkeys
Chriatmao
F. P. CLARK.
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PHILOMATH, ORE.
The place to look for your Christmas presents.
.We have the assortment and, invite you to call and
see our line. . . . . , . . . . . . . .
For the ladles we have the proper things In
J&Gfi&t&m Furs
Raincoats
Umlbrelfas
Slippers, Rugs
Carpet Sweepers
Fancy Baskets
Sewing rjlachines.
Here are some useful and appropriate
presents for the gentlemen: s t s x
Suits, Overcoats, Rain
coats, Slippers, Shaving
Sets, Watches, Jewelry.
See Our Show Window.
J. H. HARRIS
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PIONEER
BAKERY
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J. D. IMNN S CO-
J. 0. IMNM S CO.
He Sees Best
Who sees
E. W. S.
Jeweler and Optician,
C. H. NEWTH
. Physician 8? Surgeon
Examining surgeon TJ. S.Pension Bureau
PHILOMATH. OREGON.
Notary.
Titles. Coavetancins.
JOS. H. WILSON, r
ATTORNEY-AT-TAW.
Practice in all State and Federal Court
Office in Burnett Building. ,.
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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 ccmplete.
Main Street
to tha Consequences.
DO YOU REALIZE the serious Consequence
of continued eye strain ? , Priceless beyond all
possessions is tbe eyesight, and deserving of your
highest consideration.
PRATT,
Corvallis, 0rtg?n.
Cheap Sunday Rates Between
Portland arid Willamette
Valley Points.
Low round trip rates have been placed
in effect between Portland and Willam-
fette Valley points, in either direction.
Tickets will be sold
SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS,
and limited to return on or before tbe
following Monday.
Rate to or Feom Corvallis, $3.00.
Call on Southern Pacific Co's Agents
for particulars.
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