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CORVA GAZ ETTJ '2 Vol. XLI. Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, FriDxVy, February 5, 1904. Na 9. Published every Tuesday and Friday by the GAZETTE PUBLISHING COMPANY. 0. A. Dearing, Editor and Business Manager EDITORIAL COMMENT. The pressure on our advertising space has made it necesarv for the Gazette to enlarge. For the future we will issue 12 pages of this size each week. Bight. pages on Fridays and four on -Tuesdays. How do you like it? j ji It is said that "music has charms to soothe the savage,' and the principal point in dispute is the stvle and variety ot the music, boa-. or our larmers down the valley claim that hoththe hen has not been considered a musical bird yet she makes the finest music for her owner that it is pos sible to hear. That is when the cackle indicates that she has been attending to business. j Jt j County Clerk Moses has turned over the tax rolls of the county to the sheriff for collection. The total amount to be collected is S85.012.42, about $x,oco more than last year. . The amount that the county expects to realize out ot this large sum, for the regular county expenses, will be but a trine over 420.000. In another column we give the detailed amounts to be collected in each district. In future numbers of the paper we shall look into the matter of the tax levy and see how the "low est levy in the state" affects the taxpayers. j j j The new governor of Mississippi, asseited in his inaugural address that education merely makes a criminal out of the negro. His opinion is based on statistics sent out from Massachusetts, there not being enough education in Mississippi for poor pej ple of either race to hurt anvbody. Eugene Guard. The number of illiterate children in that state, between the ages of 10 and 14, years, is 44, 334. As this is one in every 30 of the entire popu- lation of the state, it looks as if the little red school house was one of the most needed institu tions in that part of the country. No wonder the darkies call them "poor white trash." j J . j. The National Government gives the rivers and harbors some $30,000,000 a year. It gives the cities great public buildings, ppst ffices, court houses, etc. It gives manufacturers protection by the tariff. It gives its veterans and their tamuies $140, 000,000 a year in pensions as it should. It has loaned its credit to private individuals to build railways, and given them grants of millions of acres of land. It has. however, done but little for the farmer and for agriculture. In the Brownlow Good Roads Bill something is asked for the farmer. Shall we not ask our repre sentatives to help make it a law? j j j In the death of William C. Whitney, which occurred at four o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, passes away one of the most prominent figures of the Cleveland regime in national politics. As sec- retary of the navy he made his best mark in the world, and achieved results that endeared him to his associates. Mr. Whitney was a man of large wealth, made principally under the guidance of hisj father-in-law, Senator Henry B. Payne, ot Ohio. In the' two Cleveland campaigns, Whitney acted the part of the good angel, and probably the lart est part of the money raised for campaign purposes m those fateful years was through his personal efforts. Mr. Whitney was one of the most promi nent turfmen of the day, and is said to have main tained one of the finest stables in the racing world. In his death the democratic party in New York loses one of its most earnest supporters. Jt Jk J. The citizens of Corvallis are taking hold of the problem of reconstructing the fire department. with a vigor and euthusiasm that promises well for the future good of the city. The hall was well filled at the Monday night meeting:, and officers and committees were appointed, all of whom are known to be capable and efficient. Business was pushed through with vim, and it looks as if all committees would be able to report at the next meeting. The list of officers, as published in another column, shows the best men for the various positions have been choseu. One of the ex-chiefs, in speaking of the matter of districting' the city, said that "altogether too many people turned oat at night to a fire. They get in he way of the fire men." This strikes us as one of the best argu ments that could be used for dividing the city into districts. The man who owns property ia district 2, would dress and go if he haJ no means of knowing where the fire was situated. If he knew it was in district 4, when his property was in 2, he stays in bed, and does not get in the way of the firemen. By all means, gentlemen, adopt the Gazette's suggestion and let us know where the fire is located. Mayor A. A. Ames, of Minneapolis, who was recently convicted of receiving bribes and sentenced to six years in the penitentary, was on Monday ac quitted by the supreme court ot that state. The conviction was made on one out of a hundred charges that might have been brought against him, and accused him of receiving $600 as a bribe. The' acquittal was made on the technical ground that the sum of f 600 had not been -collected in a lump sum, but had been made up of small amounts. As if a man who robs you of $100 could not be con victed, because he proved that he took five $20 pieces. This was the outcome of one of the most degraded, the most brazen st stems of blackmail and municipal corruption that our people have ever been called upon to witness. There was no pre tense made that the rascal was innocent. The crime was proved and admitted. It is up to the Supreme Court of Minnesota to make an expla nation. The American people have the right to ask what this means; and they are rapidly reach ing a state of indignation when thev will demand it in tones that will command attention. High above every law, above every technicality, stands the grand immutable principle of Justice and justice must be satisfied . Parents' Meeting at Wells. The Board of Directors of the Lewis and Clark Fair have discussed the matter of opening or clos ing the gates on Sunday, and the decision arrived at is almost unanimous for an open Sunday. But one 01 the directors was in tavor of closing- the Fair on that dav. The clergymen of Portland have to face the undeniable fact, however deplor able it may be, that 85 per cent, of the people of that city will not go to church. Are the people who represent this 85 per cent, of population less law abiding than those who are demanding the closing of the Fair on Sundays? Are they not principally the small property holders, and work- ingmen men whose taxes have contributed largely to make up the sum donated to the Fair by the state. Does not the church property of the city amount 10 nunareas ot thousands ot dollars on which no taxes are ever paid, : thereby increasing the taxes of the people generally?. It is the money of the non church goers that has made the Fair possible. If our church going friends are such sticklers for municidal purity and personal honest', let them first do their share in supporting the govr ernment that affords protection to their property. At present they are simply "beggars, . standing on the highway of progress, asking alms of industry and courage," and claiming the right to rule the city they refuse to support. Is it not a patent fact that the gambling hells, dves and dead falls of the north end are wide open every Sunday in the year, and that many church people are parties to the condition of affairs, because on election day they vote for the same candidates that these dives are boosting? It is a good and desirable thing for all to try to make the world better, but you antagonize the people you wish to serve when your efforts are all precept and no practice. OUR BRAINY CONTEMPORARIES. The democratic senators who are opposing the Panama arrangements should get in line with the administration. It is better to be right than to be a democrat. Albany Herald. jfr j jfc Texas democrats are urging ex-Secretary John G. Carlisle as the "most fitting Southern represen tative" for the democratic presidential nomination. It is amazing how many names that sound familiar have been raked up from the old ruins of the demo cratic party now that harmony appears to be possi ble out of the chaos of the last eight years. Ever ett Kecord. JL jt Jk While the Eastern and Middle states are alter natmg between floods and blizzards, this greatly favored section of the country goes on its way rejoicing in winter weather that cannot be excelled in any quarter of the globe. Anyone who com plains of this climate would have kicked on the weather conditions which are popularly supposed to have prevailed in the Garden of Eden. -Green Lake News. These Chicago carriage makers who refuse to work under reasonablement agreements with their 1 3 . . ' . . employers ana wno accept tne ngnt that comes from their refusal should expect little sympathy in case they fail. The opinion of the long-suffering public is becoming about as unfavorable to a grasp ing labor union as to the grasping corporation. There appears to be about as much- conscience in one as in the other. Albany Herald, J J j There is no reason to doubt that the time will come when the yield of wheat m the Willamette Valley will again be as heavy per acre as it ever was in the past. Systematic farming: with proper rotation of crops and use of farm manures, etc. will bring back the original productiveness of the soil. The soil of the Willamette Vallev is nat urally rich, and there are few soils anywhere which respond more generously to applications of fer tilizers. Oregon Agriculturist A meeting which was well . ap preciated, and which has accom plished much good, occurred at Wells last Saturday. We refer' to the parents' meeting' with the public school arranged by Coun ty School Suptx Denman. The program was one which covered a number of subjects of live in terest to every parent, teacher, and officer. The interest in the program was demonstrated by the large attendance. The. Ar tisans kindly placed their hall at the disposal of Supt. Denman and it was none too large to accommodate those attending. The public school at Wellsdale. under the management . of Clara Lane, furnished a most interest ine and entertaining: program o at least forty minutes length iiach pupil performed in a , very creditable manner. Miss Lane deserves much praise for her efforts in making this part of the program one of worth and merit The basket dinner at noon was the center ot interest to every one. Two louer tables were spread with the dainties, and delicacies for which the good housewives of Wells are noted The phonographic entertainment was well received, and is proving quite an attraction to these meet ings. After singiag, led bySupt. Denman, witk Clyde Tomlinson officiating at the organ, the regu- ar program began. Mr. E F. Wiles read one of the best papers we have heard for a long time on the subject of "Importance of Home Influence on Character of the Child". It was full of good thoughts and timely suggestions. It was a message which every parent in our county should have heaid. T. T, Vincent and Supt. Denman made short talks on the same subject. "Does the, School Teach too Much11'? was' discussed first by A. A. Williamson, second by A. Thurston, who read a care fully prepared paper. He took the side that our schools were not teaching too much. He was fol lowed in the discussion by John Harris who thought in one sense of the word we were trying to teach too much, and at the same time were not. He thought that if our parents would support our schools more enthusiastically, the teachers could accomplish far more than they do. The address of T. T. Vincent was enjoyed by all present. He gave one of his characteristic timely talks. He took for his theme "Value of an Education". In a most interest ing: style he showed the value of things in life varied, finally touching upon the value of an education, he said we needed more men for the more common walks in life educated to meet the conditions of the present age. He appealed for more earnest thinking by parents and pupils on the value of preparing well in youth for the battles of after life. Mr. William Cauthorn gave a very interesting talk on "School Days w"hen . I was a Child' ' O. A. Dearing took twenty minutes and entertained all with some witty stories. He brought down the house with several ot his efforts. R. N. Williamson and Felix Dodele each took five minutes in speaking on "Should Agriculture be taught in the Puplic Schools"?. Each took the affirmative. They contended that on account of the importance of agriculture as a vocation some time should be given to the teaching ot this subject They ireued that we taught botany, chemistry, geometry, and algebra in the high school, therefore whv not devote a part of the public course to farming. The vocal selection of Mrs. E. B. Carter was rendered with a very sweet voice and good effect. The next parents' meeting will oc- cur, 11 we are ngnuy miormea, at the , Fairmouut orange nan on the third Saturday of Feb- ruary. It will be a joint meeting with the Grange. Eh for Tertiary GROCERIES I C Reductions D G Sugar, 100 lbs...".. ...................$ 5 65 Extra C Sugar, 100 lbs. . 5 15 Padlock brand Peaches, 35c cans. 25 Palo Alto brand Peaches, 25c cans. 20 Extra Standard Corn, two cans. 25 " " Tomatoes, two cans......... 25 6 Packages Yeast Foam. ........ ? 25 6 Packages Magic Yeast 25 4 Packages Arm & Hammer Soda 25 3 Cans Fancy Sardines in oil. 25 2 lbs. Golden Sunrise Coffee , , 25 7 Bars Daisy Laundry Soap 25 6 Bars Silk Laundry Soap. 25 20 Dozen Clothes Pins.. 25 10 Packages Tooth Picks-. . 25 Defiance Wash Boards. . .................... 20 ttlben you see it in our ad it's so, DISHES. One set decorated Cups and Saucers 50 " " " Dinner Plates 50 V " " Soup Plates 50 " " " Breakfast Plates.... 40 " " " Pie Plates........ 40 Tor tfte montb of February only. miller. Wewant your produce -THE.. PIONEER BAKERY H. 17. 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' necessities Main Street THE LARGEST PAPER IN BENTON COUNTY, AND THE BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM. U I (ft U U U LTU KIM SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $1.50 PER YEAR, WHEN PAID STRICTLY IN ADVANCE.
