QOBVALUS
Vol. XLI.
Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, Friday, April 1, 1004.
REPUBLICAN
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COUNTY CONVENTION
THE WINNING TICKET
FOit STATE SENATOR.
W. E. Yates, of Corvallis.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE TO LEGISLATURE
Virgil Carter,, of Soap Creek.
FOR SHERIFF.
J. M. Cameron, of Corvallis.
FOR COUNTY CLERK.
Richard Scott, ,ot Willamette.
FOR COUNTY BECOEDER.
T. T. Vincent, of Kings Valley.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
L. H. Hawley, Dusty.
FOR COUNTY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT.
G. W. Denman, ot Corvallis.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.
W. P. Lafferty, of Corvallis.
FOR ASSESSOR.
Geo. Cooper, of Philomath.
FOR COUNTY SURVEYOR.
T. ' L. Read, of Wren.
' FOR CORONER.
S. N. Wilkins, of Corvallis.
The Benton county Republican convention met
yesterday in the circuit court room and was called
to ordej at n a. m. by Chairman Cooper of the
county central committee.
The morning session was free from discussion or
contests, and this harmonious action of the dele
gates resulted in an expiditious dispatch of the pre
liminary work of the convention. E. R. Lake
was placed ia nomination for temporary chairman
was elected by acclamation. S. L. Kline was
chosen temporary secretary, and t Marion Hayden
assistant secretary by unanimous vote of the dele
gates. After the following committees had been ap
pointed the convention adjourned to meet at i
o'clock; . .
Credentials R. H. Colbert, J. M. Cameron, R.
O. Loggan.
Organization R. Scott, ;. T. H. Cooper, Anton
Luther.
Order of Business E. R. Bryson, C. V. John
son, O. V. Hurt.
Resolutions J. B. Irvjne, M. S. Woodcock, J.
R. Smith, T. Williamson, W. T. Bristow.
The afternoon 'session was characterized by the
same unity of sentiment that marked the morning
meeting. The smile that covered the faces of the
delegates spread perceptibly when Chairman Lake
announced that a banquet was being prepared for
the evening to which the delegates and candidates,
successful and unsuccessful, whose names should
come before the convention, were cordially invited.
No contest arose over "acceptance of this invita
The convention then listened to the report of
the various committees. The report of the com
mittee on credentials was accepted after a tew slight
alterations.
The convention endorsed the report of the com
mittee on organization, asking that the temporary
organization' be made permanent.
The order of business was followed as recom
mended by the committee having charge of this
matter.
The following report of ithe committee on reso
lutions was heartily endorsed by the convention:
AVe, j cur committee on platform and resolutions, beg leave
to submit the follow ing:
The Republicans ot Benton county, through their choseD
representatives m convention assembled make thsee declara
tions: We renew our allegiance to the policies and principles set
forth iu the Republican National Platform of 1900, and con
gratulate the party at large upon the splendid manner in which
the promises of that platform have been redeemed, and the
beneticient results whicn l'aye followed.
AVe most heartily indorse the administration of Theodore
Roosevelt. Never . in the memory of this generation has there
stood at the head of the government a truer patriot, a more
courageous leader, or a better esaaple of th; highest type of
American manhood. -
Ttie Repablican party of Benton county elands pledged
Btreuuousty to support the nominees of this convention, not
only at the polls, bat in every effort to give the people of this
county an administration of law, order and prosperity such as
the Democratic party has never been able- to inaugurate or
perpetuate. ' "
Viewing with disfavor the action of the present Democratic
county administration in excessive expenditure of the peoples'
money to exploit unnecessary experiments in roadmaking, and
to satisfy personal Inexperience; mindful of the widespread
dissatisfaction among the taxpayers of this county regarding
unequal assessments and unfair distribution of the bnrderr of
taxation ; opposing, unalterably, the encroachment of a court
without jurisdiction or authority of law upon the rights and
prerogatives of any officer of the county : and regarding the dis
missal of a legally appointed public servant without authority
ef law, as contrary to the principles of constitutional govern
ment ; Therefore be it - -
Resolved, That we favor the permanent betterment of every
highway Benton county, without regard to the political com
plexion ot the section to which it leads or through which it
passes.
AN IMPASSABLE ROAD.
Justifiable Kick from
County Residents.
Linn
Resolved, That we favor the liberal bnt intelligeut expend
iture of public money for road improvement, under competent
supervision, and limited to the "employment of such methods
that will provide good roads without imposing nnnecesary
burden on the taxpayers. .
Resolved, That we favor an. administration of county affairs
which will render unnecessary a gradual increase of the tax
payers burden from year to year at a time when the county ia
free from debt, and there is no demand for heavy expenditure
of county funds. '
Resolved, That we favor an equal and uniform system of
taxation as prescribed by ;the constitution and laws, of this
state, and condemn in most severe terms a policy which dis
criminates in favor of one individual and against another.
Resolved, That we favor the strict attention of every county
officer to his duties prescribed for him by law, and the faithful
observance of the obligations imposed by his oath of office.
Respectfully submitted and we recommend its
adoption.
' J. B. Irvine,
J, R. Smith,
T. B. Williamson,
W. T. Bristow,
M. S. Woodcock,
Committee.
The names of fourteen representative republi
cans were placed before the convention from which
list seven were cliosen as delegates to the congress
ional convention.
DELEGATES TO THE CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION.
George LJlly
Ed Williams
E. R. Bryson
W.
S.
J. R. Smith "
C. V. Johnson
Marion Hayden
Tomlinson.
The citizens of that part of
Linn county living on and using
the road leading from Corvallis
Ferry to Albany, held a mass
meeting at the Dixie school house
last week. -Mr. Applegate was
chosen chairman of the meeting,
and Ed. Caldwell, secretary
The object of the meeting was to
aeciae upon some piau ior
getting the road put in order.
The road in question is the South
ern two miles of the main' road
from Corvallis to Albany: There
are several places on this road
where, by reason of holes and
quicksands, the highway is utter
ly impassable. This condition
of affairs occurs every winter and
the residents in that locality are
getting discouraged. It belongs
to Linti county to keep this road
in repair, and the residents want
to know why they do not do their
duty in the premises.
The mail stage of Vidito Bros,
tried to make the trip over this
road, but found it impossible,
and were obliged to return to Cor
vallis, and make the run over the
West side road; which is some
two miles longer. It was claim
ed by some of the people at the
meeting, that the fact that a good
road here would allow more people
to go to Corvallis to obtain their
supplies, in preference to Albany.
This may not be a factor, but
there are many who believe it.
These people also state that the
Benton county authorities keep
their road, which runs on the
west side of the rivet to Albany
bridge, in good repair at all times
and that Benton county people
who live much nearer Albany
than Corvallis, do most of their
trading, iaithe former city. ,No
work has been done on this road
of any consequence for several
years, and it is certainly time to
make a beginning.
Secretary Hayden asked to be excused from
further duties in this office, and Virgil Carter was
appointed to his place.
The following delegates were elected to the
state convention: -
Real Estate Transfers.
DELEGATES TO STATE CONVENTION.
Walter Humphry O. V. Hurt
M. Burnap
G. H. Wamsley
J. O.
J. B. Irvine
Thos.' Risley
Wilson
Hon. W. E. Yates received the nomination for
state senator, and his . unsuccessful opponent, Hon.
G. A. Waggoner, accepted defeat in a graceful
speach,in which he said: "This convention hav
ing nominated Mr. Yates by a handsome vote, I
heartily endorse his candidacy, and say to you gen
tlemen that I will work for his election as I have
always worked for the success of republican candi
dates. I believe he will be elected."
For representative the names of J. H. Edwards,
Virgil Carter and Marion Hayden were placad be
fore the convention. Mr. Hayden was grateful for
the courtesy extended to him, but stated that do
mestic affairs would prevent him from accepting a
nomination at this time. The ballot resulted in
favor of Mr. Carter for the place, and Mr. Edwards
assured the convention that he would not be found
wanting as an earnest advocate of Mr. Carter's
election.
J. M. Cameron was nominated for sheriff by. ac
clamation. 1 '
Richard Scott was the unanimous choice of the
convention for county clerk.
In nominating Supt. G. W. Denman for school
1 superintendent, J. H. Simpson aroused the applause
ot the delegates when he said: "Words in support
of Mr. Deninan would be useless; his record speaks
for itself." Mr. Denman was ..named for superin
tendent without opposition. .
I. I. Vincent was made the nominee of the
convention for county recordar by acclamation.
For assessor the names of Geo. Cooper and V.
C. Wyatt were voted on, and the former was chosen
by a large inajoiitj-.
Lon Hawley, for commissioner; W. P. Lafferty,
for treasurer; T. L. Read, for surveyor, and S. N.
Wilkins for coroner, were elected by acclamation.
J. R. Smith was elected county chairman by
the precinct committeemen chosen by the various
delegations. .
S A Logan and wife to E E
White, part lot 9, block 6; $50.
J S Miller ind wife to R Dunn,
qcd 2-5 int in 12 acres in Kings
Valley; $20.
V F Miller and husband to R
Dunn, 1-5 int 12 acres in Kings
Valley; $600.
J P Isbell and wife to R Dunn
qcd int 12 acres land Kings Val
ley;. $1.
G W Euller and wife to C
Scheol, 2 lots, block 2, Wilkins
Add; $200. .
Ann Smith to Frank Glass,
small tract south of Coi vallis; $1.
F M Reade and wife to S Y
Evans, 320 acres near Monroe;
$5,000.
S Y Evans and wife to W H
Dean, 420 acres near Monroe;
$9,500.
State Larld Board to W B
Irvine, 320 acres sec 15, tp 10,
r 5 w; $400.
Wm Wyatt and wife to Mary
E Wyatt, 626 acres near Philo
math; $2,400.
- Arista Howell and husband to
A K Brown, 4 lots, block 2, Hoff
man's Add; $itoo.
G A Scott and wife to R E
Pugh, 2 lots Philomath; $500.
R Alexander and husband to
Mary ti Whitby. 1 34-100 acres
adjoining Corvallis; $710.
Dr. Lowe's superior glasses cost
no more than others, and you have
the benefit of his skill and 18 years
experience.
How does your flower bed look?
If it needs epadiDg, or if you have
other - work that you can give to
students, we will be pleased to do
our best to send them to you, if you
will make your wants known to us.
Young1 .Men's Christian Associa
tion, O. A. C.
Dr. Lowe puts the cream of 18
year's experience into his glasses.
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