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THE COHWIUS, GAZETTE
Published every Tuesday and Friday
by the
Z. GAZETTE PUBLISHING CO.
0. A. Dearing, Ed. and Mgr.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1903
EDITORIAL COMMENT.
In the death ot Herbert Spen
cer the world loses one of its
greatest thinkers, authors and
educators. A man of thorough
culture, though uot university
trained, a man of real genius and
thirst for thought, the foremost
scholar of our day, honest and
fearless in expression, and neces
sarily an agnostic, he has be
queathed to posterity a priceless
heritage. Darwin's genius gave
to our age the grand, divine truth
of evolution. Spencer confirm
ed it and from it evolved, not the
fall, but the ascent of man. All
honor to the grand old philoso
pher the world is better for his
having lived.
Senator Mitchell has fired his
first gun for the Lewis & Clark
Fair, in a grand speech in the
Senate that occupied two hours
in delivering. It was listened to
by some of the most prominent
senators, the most influential
men of that body. Every Ore
gonian in Washington occupied
a seat in the gallery. Among
other good things he said: "Let
us, therefore, have an Exposition
worthy the name of the illus
trious men, and their grand
achievements, in whose com
memoration it is to be held ; an
Exposition worthy of the patri
otic pioneers who established the
foundations of a mighty ; empire
' of political and commercial power
in the Far West; an Exposition
worthy of the present generation
of intelligent, stalwart and enter
prising people now occupying
the Oregon Country ' ; but
above all, an Exposition worthy
the cordial recognition and liberal
aid of the National Government;
an Exposition1 that will disclose
not ionly to every one of the
people of the United States,
both of the mainland and islands,
but also to the people ot the
Orient and of Europe, something
of our present and rapidly : in
creasing greatness as a people,
and the present status politically,
commercially , and otherwise of
one of the most interesting, virile
and enterprising sections of the
American Union.
France has made the amende
honorable in the restitution of
rank and honor to Albert Drey
fusand the rankest piece of in
justice, the greatest infamy of
- the nineteenth century has been
atoned for., Dreyfus will be re
stored to the army, with the rank
of lieutenant-colonel, and the
regiment he will command has
been chosen. Not only this, but
the government has determined
to deal rigorously with any ofh
cers who express disapproval of
this reinstatement. But let us
remember that out of this degra
dation of Dreyfus has come the
greatest blessing that! a country
can receive the rescue of the
educational interests ot the re
public from the hands of the
church. France has been a re
public for many years. It could
not have been a permanent con
dition as long as the education of
her children was in the hands it
was. Today her schools are free
from the blighting ban of ecclesi
asticism that has always worked
for the degredation of the people.
The fight has been long and bit
ter, against the strongest foe a
nation ever met and conquered.
All honor to the grand heroes
that rule France in this epoch of
her history. Vive la Republique.
The proper officers of the gov
ernment have given their report
to the state authorities regarding
the right of way necessary to be
acquired before the government
can proeeed with the building of
of the Celilo canal.
The governor in reply to Major
Langfitt, "regrets exceedingly"
that the money now appropriated
by the state cannot be used for
the purpose of permitting the U.
S. Government ( to commence at
once on the canal, which , he
.characterizes in his own words
as follows: "The portage rail
road can only be a temporary ex
pedient, whilst the government
canal would be permanent and
would do more than it is possible
for the state to do to relieve con
ditions in Eastern Oregon and
Washington." Yetj; his excel
lency makes no suggestion to the
legislature towards forwarding
ihis movement, but "hopes the
General Government may yet,
through its proper authorities,
see its wayto take th- initiative
both iu the matter of securing
title to a right of way and in the
work of construction of a canal."
The governor know J, as well as
any man can know, that a port
age railroad will be absolutely
useless till the reef at the three
mile rapids has been cleared
away. This cannot, and will
not, be done till the government
starts on the canal. The canal
can be completed in four years.
How Governor Chamberlain can
justify his course in wasting $160,-
ooo of the state's money m what
he himself admits to be a "tem
porary expedient," and jeopard
izing the construction of the
canal in hopes the government
will do what it says it will not do,
passes our comprehension. But
there is a chance that a demo
cratic commissioner can be ap
point, don the work, and there
has been so little pie for commis
sions of this complexion lately
that the good of the state and
the coast 'will have to wait till
the feast is over. "To h with
the state, pass out the pie."
Prof. John D. Letcher, former
professor of mathematics at O A
C, in a recent letter from Highland
Park College, to a friend in this
city, says, "I have accepted the po
sition of dean of the civil engin
eering department and professor
of mathematics. My work is con
genial and my surroundings pleas
ant. Everything is frozen up tight
and has been so for ten days, and
in winter, (I am told) the ther
mometer oscillates between zero
and minus 30 degrees for weeks at
a time, never getting above zero,
even at midday. I hope I shall not
freeze this winter."
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.
Watch Confidence!
Makes traveling a pleasure, when correct
. time is always a necessity. Tours may be
a capable timekeeper, but through incom
petent repairing you have lost faith in it.
Brine It In to 'me. I Will repair the worst
wrecnea which, ana l will do ttecoaomi
cany.
ALBET J. METZGER,
Occidental Building. Corvallis, Or.
PHILOMATH MILL CO.
MANUFACTURER OP
KIR LUMBER
Complete Stock of Rough and
Dressed Lumber kept constantly
on hand
OFFICES AT
PHILOMATH, OR
The night School for Bookkeeping an d
Typewriting meets on Monday and
Thursday evenings of each week, in the
Corvallis Business College.
Holiday Rates on the C. & E. R. R.
The Corvallis & Eastern Railroad Co.
have made a round trip rate of one fare
between all stations on account of the
Christmas holidays. Tickets , will be
good goingffrom Saturday, Dec. 19, 1903,
to Saturday, January 2, 1094, and for re
turn at any time up to and including
Monday, January 4fc 1904. Minimum
charges 25 cents.
6o different games all new
, -one ia each package o
Lion CoHqq
at yoor Grocer's.
One Dozen Pftotograpbs
12 ebrisimas ' Presents
Portraits finished in
Platino,
Platinum,
"Carbon.
emery Pboto,
Soutb main Street.
Business Locals
Diamond rings at Metzger's.
Fine line of ladies' brooches at
Metzger's. ,
Real ebony goods, at Metzger's.
Overcoat sale at Kline's.
Get your ribs fixed at the Bicycle
Hospital.
Have you seen the auti ruBt and
wind proof umbrellas at the Bicylce
Hospital.
There's a reduction sale in men's
and boy's overcoats going on at
Kline's now.
Keep warm. Fine stock Blank
ets, Comforters, Overcoats, Under
wear and Furs, at Nolan & Calla
hans. Big bargains this month in La
dies' Tailor-made Suits, Walking
Skirts, Flannel Shirt Waists, Boys'
Suits and Overcoats. . Nolan & Cal
lahan. : V
Diamonds and fine jewelry make the
best and most satisfactory Christmas
gifts. One look will convince you.
Come and be pleased. I. M. French,
jeweler, Albany, "' .
Silver novelties at Metzger's.
THE OLD RELIABLE
mk f..i
AbsolutelyPuro.
You should enroll in the Corvallis
Business College ou January 6, 1904.
Watches, clocks and jewelry, suitable
for Christmas presents at the lowest
prices, at E. P. GrefFoz's, The Jeweler
Tea sets, Coffee sets and all kinds of
silverware at . P. Greffoz, The Jeweler.
If you wish to give a suitable present
at a reasonable price call on . P. Greffoz,
The Jeweler.
The second term of the Coryallis Busi
seas College opens Dec. 14th. New
classes will be formed at that time.
Write the Corvallis Business College for
circulars of Eclectic Shorthand, compar
ing other systems, and you will be de
lighted. -J-
We have the variety that insures au
easy and satisfactory choice of Christmas
presents, in the line ef diamonds, jewelry,
watches and solid silverware. F. M.
French, jeweler, Albany.
We have in our office an 11x17. Call
fornia Eeliable job press which has been
very little used, and which we will sell
at a price considerably below what it
would be held at by the dealers. It is
in good shape, and will do the best of
work. It has long shaft for steam fix-
tuies but not fixtures or fountain. Let
us quote you price.
our store will be open evenings from
Monday, 20th. to Thursday; 24th. Nolan
& Callahan. : " ' ,l .
Buy your Holiday presents at Nolan &
Callahan's.
H
Buy Your
OLID AY GIFT.
v OF '
Good Things for Men, Women,
- Children, Boys Girls.
l jt , a,
.TBS.VS.
FOR THE
As heretofore we have made a big
purchase of toys, including all the
Mechanical and Steam
Toys of Late Designs
Wanted.
To trade a good buckboard for a milch
cow. Uall at the uazette.
Pm Am KLINE,
Livestock Auctioneer
Corvallis, Oregon.
Office at Huston's hardware store. P. O.
address Box n. Pays highest prices lor
all kinds of livestock. Satisfaction guar
anteed. Twenty years experience.
THE EIDUCATipN THAT PAYS
Is thorough training in SHORTHAND, TYPEWRITING, BOOKKEEPING, LET
TER WRITING, ENGLISH GRAMMAR, PUNCTUATION, RAPID CALCULA
TION. COMMERCIAL LAW as taught in the
Corva!olis Busevess College
Where the work is most THOROUGH in short and complete courses, saving the
student time and money. ENROLL JAN. 5, 1904. Call upon or address. ,
I. E. RICHARDSON, CORVALLIS, OREGON.
Books
Drums
Rubber Balls
Footballs
Boxing Gloves
Desks
Blackboards
Toy Carpet
Sweepers
Rubber Goods
of all kinds.
We have a big present for every
School bov nnrf rtlrtl urlin fiu a
pair of shoos or a suit. Don't fall
to see wnat this is.
J. H. HARRIS
H. 17. HALL
We have made our reductions in
prices this year
BEFORE
Christmas, instead of after. Beari
this in mind.
Main Street
0. J. BLAOKLEDGE,
.NEW.
fwrniftir e and Blfi!U$ic Store
The puWic is invited to come and seemysteck of
Bed Boom Suits
Woven Wire Mattresses,
Extension Tables,
Children's Eockers,
Dining Chairs,
Kitchen Treasures,
Side Boards,
Musical Instruments,
Bed Lounges and Couches,
A good line of Mattresses,
Center Tables,
Children's High Chairs,
Chiffonniers. Rockers,
Kitchen Safes,
Window Shades,
Bamboo Furniture, just in
SECOND HAND PIANOS AND ORGANS
FOR SALE OR FOR RENT.
South Main St.
0. J. BLACKLEDGE
Home
Seekers
If you are looking for some real good bargains in Stock, Grain,
Fruit and Poultry Ranches, write for my'special list or come and see me.
I shall take pleasure in giving you all the reliable information you wish
also showing you over the country.
HENRY AMBLER, iledins6utace.oan
Philomath, Benton County, Oregon
C. H. NEWTH
Physician 3? Surgeon
Examining surgeon U. S.Pension Bureau
PHTLOMATH, OREGON.
Notary. Titles. CosrErANciHG.
JOS. H- WILSON.
ATTORNEY-AT-tAW.
Practice in all State and Federal Court:
Office in Burnett Building. ,
3. A. CATHEY, M. D
Physician 8? Surgeon
Kooeqb 14 in Bank Building.
Office Hours ftjft .
Residence : Corner 5th and Adams Sts.
Telephone at office and residence.
Corvallis. - - - Oregon.
22, R. Bryson
ATTORNEY -ATi-LAW
Corvallis, Oregon.
Office in ppfttffice B:iUur
HARDWARE
TINWARE
STOVES
' PAINTS
OILS
A foil line of Win,'
dow Glass.ZC53
Harness, Wagons, Buggies
and Farm Machinery
PHILOMATH 9EEGON.
You are cordially invited to inspect my New and Beautiful liiae
of Holiday Goods. I am ready and waiting to show you
the Best of Everything for Christmas. My stock is thoroughly
first-class and up-to-date, combining Novelty and Quality with very
Reasonable Prices. My assortment is so complete that a variety of
desirable Gifts in many grades and prices will afford you a wide -field
for the selection of appropriate Gifts for one and all. Our
Holiday Stock gives you new ideas and supplies Exactly What You
Want.
ALBERT JT. METZGER,
THE WATCHMAKER,
OCCIDENTAL HOTEL BUILDING
kringlea:
Will soon be here. The holiday rush is
no on in earnest Go to Pratt's for a
complete line ot Christmas gifts. , . .
Presents for the Ladies: Watches, cut glass, rings, sil
verware, fancy clocks, sterling novelties, ebony toilet
pieces. Presents for the Gents: Stick pins, cuff but
tons, hat and clothes orushes, silver-trimmed flasks,
watches, chains, fountain and plain gold pens.
Come early and secure your choice of the most extea .
sive assortment of its kind in the city. Wishing you
a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, I am
Yours for Xmas Gifts,
Open evenings after December 10.
E. W. S. PRATT, Jeweler & Optician
J. 0. MOT & 00.