LOCAL LORE.
Recent Happenings in Corvallis
and Vicinity.
Cecil Cathey, wife and child, of
San Francisco, arrived Friday and
will visit their parents in this city .
The young people's societies of
the various churches of our cities
will bold a union temperance rally
at the Congregational church next
Sunday at 6:30 p. m. All are in
vited. The regular monthly meeting of
the W. C. T. U. will occur Thurs
day afternoon at the Reading Room
parlor. An interesting and im
portant time is anticipated. All
are cordially invited.
Mis- Blanche Hammell entertain
ed thirty of her young friends at
the Hotel Corvallis Saturday after
noon. Delicious refreshments were
served and Miss Blanche entertain
ed her guests in a most charming
manner.
There is much speculation among
the owners of chittim claims as to
the price of bark. The reports vary
all the way between 5 and 17 cents.
It does not make much difference,
however, as the bark improves with
nge ana many will do well not to
sell too soon .
John J. Brown, of Eugene, is
visiting in Corvallis, his old home
wbich he left 18 years ago. Mr.
Brown expresses a confident opin
ion as to the future of this city,
and is much pleased with the way
it has improved since he left.
S. L. Hayes, our genial Wells
Fargo agent, was detained in town
by business, for several days after
vacation commenced. He will take
in the Bohemia mines as his first
outing, as he has mining interests
in that locality . We wish him a
pleasant trip, and the young ladies
wish him an early return.
The report of the road viewers
who went to Alsea to decide on
the disputed right-of-way of the
Huard-Kimball road, has been
made in the County Court . The
gentlemen appointed for the pur
pose were Thos. Jones, Wm . Barclay
and John Harris. They returned
to the city Friday last.
David Osborne has so far recover
ed as to be out on the street. He
reports a slight stiffness of the neck
and some pain in the shoulders as
alxjut the only reminders of the
wound. He will soon be ready for
duty again, and by that tinoe it is
hoped that the council will have
considered the question of remunera
tion for the time lost .
While in Portland last week S. N.
Wilkins purchased for the Odd
Fellows Library, fifteen volumes of
standard works of fiction, of the
latest issues. It was lees than two
months ago that Mr. Wilkins ad
ded 37 volumes of similar character
to this library . They now have
one of the be? collections of books
in the city, a d the Odd FellowB
are very proud of their library.
Mrs. Faithful Jane Borland, a
t ister of Locke brothers of Mountain
View, died in Portland on May 12,
and was buried in the Locke
Cemetery, at Mountain View on
Sunday. Mrs. Borland was born
on the spot where the funeral
was held in the old Locke home
stead. She was a sister of Lon J
Locke who died May 2, just ten
days before her death . Rev. Reeves
of the South M. E. church conduct
ed the services.
Mr. Frank Beslin, a blind man
lectured at the South M. E. church
last Thursday night. The lecture
which consisted of personal remi
niscences and experiences, was
good and well worth the time of
any one going to hear. Mr. Beslin
has accomplished wondsrs in a me
chanical way; designed and made
his own writing apparatus, edited
and managed a newspaper for eight
years, set type, run presses, did job
work framed and built three houses
and done manv otherthingsthat
would seem impossible without eye
sight. Dr. E. J. Thompson left Tuesday
for the east and will be absent from
a month to six weeks. One pur
pose of the doctor's trip is to attend
the general assembly of the Pres
byterian church at Buffalo, N. Y.,
and another is to be present at the
commencement exercises of the
University of Minnesota at Min
neapolis. Dr. Thompson is a grad
uate of the University of Minnesota
and has been chosen by the Phi
Beta Kappa Society of the college
to deliver the annual address this
year. It is no small honor to be
selected for such an occasion, and
it is safe to say Dr. Thompson will
honor his alma mater and the state
of Oregon. The graduates to he
"turned out" of the Minnesota Uni
versity this year reaches the enor
mous number oif 600. Dr: Thomp
son will also visit Boston while east
and return by the way of Los Ange
las, Cal. Independence Enterprise.
CITY ELECTION
Result of the Contest For City
Officers.
The annual election for Coun
cil men lor the three wards of this
city, and other city officers, was
held yesterday. The polling place
for the entire city was at the City
Hall, and the voting was brisk
daring the entire day.
The following gentlemen acted
as the election board.
JUDGES
Caleb Davis, First Ward
Joseph Yates, Second Ward
R. H. Colbert, Third Ward
CLERKS
Robert Johnson, W. H. Dilly
The tickets voted for were as
follows:
For Chief of Police
F. R. OVERLANDER
W. G. LANE
LEE HENKLE
For Police Judge
E. P. GREFFOZ
For Treasurer
Wm. McLAGAN
The same general officers were
voted for in each, ward, with the
exception of the council. '-;
For Councilmen
FIRST WARD "
J. B. IRVINE
D. C. ROSE
SECOND WARti
W. CREES
J. D. MANN
A. RENNIE
A. J. JOHNSON
THIRD WARD
W. G. EMERY
W. R. HANSELL
SAMUEL MILLS
MINOR SWICK
The result was as follows:
For Chief of Police
W G Lane 222
F R Overlander 72
LeeHenkle 97
For Police Judge
E P Grefioz., 381
For Treasurer
Wm McLagan 386
For Councilman First Wrrd
J B Irvine 73
D C Rose 54
For Councilmen Second Ward
A Rennie 92
A J Johnson 98
W Crees 30
J D Mann 49
For Councilmen Third Ward
W G Emery 90
W R Hansell 95
Samuel Mills 11
Minor Swick 51
Some half dozen scattering
votes were also thrown.
Everyone was delighted when they
heard the eentle patter of raindroDS
this morning, as crops and gardens
will be mucn benefitted thereby.
The United Evangelical church
and parsonage are b-ing improved
by the application of a couple coats
of paint The residence of A. F.
Peterson, corner Ninth and Harri
son, is also being painted.
A substantial cement walk has
just been completed along the north
side of the court yard square, and
workmen are now engaged in the
construction of a walk from the
northwest corner of the grounds to
the walk leading to the front en
trance of the Court House.
Sunday morning's Journal con
tains a picture of one of our citizens
who has done much to make the
name of Corvallis respected through
out the state. Ruthyn Turney, as
a violinist and composer, holds a
high rank among the few great :vio
Knists of the country. He is the
instructor on that instrument in the
Oregon Agricultural College, and as
a concert violinist has made a name
in his chosen profession. Mr. Tur
ney was for several years a pupil of
the famous xsorwegian violinist,
Herr August Aamold, and has done
credit to his teacher.
TEACHERS' INSTITUTE.
The Several Evening Programs
in Detail.
The evening programs for the
institute, which commences to
morrow (Wednesday), are given
below. Much care has been used
in arranging these and the visitors
will be more than pleased with
the several performances. All
the entertainments are free and
the public are cordially invited.
Wednesday evening the exer
cises will be held at the Court
House, and will consist of ad
dress of welcome in behalf of the
city by the mayor; a response by
Pres. L. B. Baldwin, and the
principal address by Pres. B. F.
Mulkey. The music for the
occasion will be furnished by the
Corvallis Band.
THURSDAY EVENING.
1 March Konorah Hazel
O. A. C. Obchestka.
2 Violin First Concerto Turney
RlJTHYH TCBNBY
3 Overture Electric Sparks. . .Terrazzi
Obchestka
4 Vocal (Selected
Otto F. L. Herse
5 Black and Tan Lowthian
Orchestra
6 Piano Polacca Brilliants, Op 72
Weber
MOBDAUNT A. GoODNOUGH .
7 The Dove's Return Baker
Orchestra
8 Annie Laurie Dudley Buck
Ladies' Chorus
FRIDAY EVENING.
Friday evening's program will
be given at the Opera House.
It will cons-ist of musical and
literary numbers, and a dumb
bell drill by students of Philo
math College.
Mr. G. L. Paul will give "The
Uncle," : one of Sir Henry Ir
ving's favorite readings ; 4 ' Ostler
Joe," made famous by the noted
actress, Mrs. Potter; and Edgar
A. Poe's "Tell-Tale Heart."
The latter, one of the heaviest
dramatic readings in the language
will be given . vin 'make-up. '
The character of this murderer,
who is haunted by the beating of
the heart of his victim, is such
as only Poe could draw. His
cunning story of his crime, and
final nervous collapse, make de
mands upon the reader such as
are only met with in such roles
as "Hyde" in Robert Louis
Stevenson's great psychological
play.
Corvallis Poultry Association.
At a meeting of the Corvallis
Poultry Association last Thurs
day evening in the office of Hon.
W. E. Yates the following officers
were elected : President, B. W.
Johnson; vice-president, Prof. C.
M. McKelhps; secretary and
treasurer, Robt. Johnson; Asst.
secretary, Gene M. Simpson;
Supt. of Show, F. L. Miller.
Executive board, Wm. Emery
and Prof. A. L. Knisely.
Much interest is being taken
in fancy poultry not only in Cor
vallis but throughout the-county
as well. Since the notice ot the
proposed organization in these
columns a few weeks ago many
names have been sent in from the
county, and the secretary will be
pleased to have the names of any
one in the country who are in
terested in poultry and will send
in one dollar for membership dues
for one year, which will entitle
the member to all the privileges
of the association.
A poultry show will be held in
Corvallis early in December, that
will from present indications, be
the largest show in the state this
coming season. Being centrally
located, and coming as the first
poultry show of the season, will
naturally attract exhibitors from
all parts of the state, and from
California and Washington, as
well, as the reputation of Judge
Hinds, of Alameda, California,
who will be the judge is known
all over the state as the best judge
of poultry oh'the coast. Judge
Hinds will judge shows at San
Francisco, Seattle and other
cities later, and the Corvallis show
will be an excellent place for ex
hibitors to test the merits of their
birds before the other shows.
The officers of the Corvallis
association, are hustlers, and the
show will be a big thing for Cor
vallis. ' '
The Coryallis Steam Laundry is
thoroughly equipped for 'first-class
work. They will not only call for
and deliver your orders, but guar
antee satisfaction. Special rates on
family washing. Phone 374.
. REGISTRATION E00KS CLOSE
Increase of Voters of Benton
" County Over 1902.
Saturday was the last day for
registering and there was a gen
eral rush at the clerk's office the
last few days. In several pre
cincts the number was considera
bly under the number registering
in 1902. Corvallis precinct No.
1 showed the largest increase, be
ing 61 over the previous registra
tion, but this is partially due to
.change of the boundary lines.
Philomath also came to the front
in good shape, 57 more voters
registering than two years ago.
Kings Valley, Summit, Soap
Creek, Fairmount, Wren, Alsea,
Bell fountain and Monroe all have
taken a slump, "this being due to
the negligence of the voters.
Willamette shows a neat increase
of 18. v
Following is a list of voters
registering in 1904 and 1902.
PRECINCT
1904
1902
156
195
198
"5
114
87
97
4i
48
228
108
124
150
107
Corvallis No 1 217
Corvallis No 2 196
Corvallis No 3 181
Corvallis No 4 135
Fairmount 104
Soap Creek 73
Kings Valley 85
Summit ......... 35
Blodgett 53
Philomath 285
Willamette 126
Alsea 103
Bell fountain 136
Monroe 102
Total 1870 1768
O. A. C. Notes.
Mr. W. A. McComas, an old
friend of Prof. Horner's, visited at
Cauthorn Hall last Friday .
The seniors enjoyed a picnic Sat
urday afternoon by taking a tract
ion engine and two hay racks and
making a trip over the country . ,
-The seniors have engaged . Mr.
Paul to i coach them on their, play
and be is doing splendid work.
Everybody get ready to ee the
senior play at commencement time.
The number at the Amicitia table
at Cauthorn Hall very materially
increased at dinner Sunday for the
"Sous of Friendship" invited theft
lady friends to dine with them . ;
The senior excursion on next Sat
urday to Newport is sure to be an
enjoyable event. The College band
will attend and furnish plenty of
music, and everything points to a
most pleasant trip. Train leaves at
6 a. m. and the boat leaves New
port on return trip 5:30 p. m.
Mary's Peak is becoming the
Mecca for Cauthorn Hall boys.
Mr. Hofer and Mr. Bradley made
atrip there Saturday. They left
the Hall at 4 o,clock and walked
all of the way to the top, found two
feet of snow in the open and re
turned on "shanks horses" arriv
ing home about 8 o'clock in the
evening. They say it is not a very
big day's walk.
The sad news of the death of
Fred Housten. '02 reached Corvallis
last Thursday noon. The Phili
delphian Society, of which he was
an active member when in College,
sent six members to act as pall
bearers at the funeral held at
Eugene. Those chosen were Burt
Bowers, Ernest Henricks, James
McKenzie, J. C. Knapp, J. R. S.
McCormick and H- C. Darby. Thev
left here Saturday noon and return
ed in the evening walking over from
Albany.
All who attended the Y. M. &
Y. AV. C. A. reception Friday even
ing were well paid, for the time psss
ed too quickly. The Henkle or
chestra played several pieces which
were very much appreciated and
well rendered. Rev. T. S. Hand-
sakr sang a solo, and Prof. Lake
on "Tie Reasons Wny O. A. C.
Should have a Y. M. C. A. Build
log. " Alter the program every
body had a good time and visited
the booths representing the different
zones. There were several negroes
in charge of the torrid zone, -and
did excellent work. In the frigid
zone you would always find the old
Esquimo in his native garb. Dur
ine the evening Mr. Underwood
gave several pieces on his new diso
phonograph which were very fine
and distinct.
Letter List.
For the week endine Mar 181 1904,
Persons calling for these letters wilj
please state date on which tbey were ad
vertised. Tbey will be' charged at the
rate of ope ceut each: . ,
Garrick Andrews John Bloch
WmABatley E O Clenland " '
CAFencke Bert Faircbild
E P Frazier Walter Gilman
Miss C E Ingram Mrs Jane Michaels
Mrs Jane Miller Wm Spencer
Frank Simpson Thws Weaver
S W With ins
B. W. Johnson, P. M.
FILLS
THE
BILL.
UNION MADE
FOR SALE ONLY
BY ME.
HOTEL CORVALLIS
J. C. HAM MEL, Prop.
HEADQUARTERS FOR
W. P. LAFFERTY
bipman'$
Regular Board $3.00.
Meal Tickets $3.50
bipman'$
Now is the Time . . .
To have your
Watch Repaired,
Clock Cleaned,
Spectales Fixed.
All work is done Neatly and Promptly . . .
. . . And Satisfaction is Guaranteed.
E. W. S. PRATT,
The Jeweler and Optician.
Store closes at 6 p. m. except Saturday.
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HOME SEEKERS
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VIRGIL K. WAITERS, CORVALLIS
With one eye on style and the
other on economy is a position
lots of young men find them
selves in when buying shoes.
They can't aNord fancy-priced
shoes, but they must have
style. All styles Oxfords and
Bluchers, the most popular
leathers. They are built on
foot forms, style, comfort,
service and hygenic principles
all retained.
Season's opairing
Saturday, May 7,
at
MILES STARR'S.
Mailt to ordar
Tec
Cream
for occasion.
Cohtgt studant
trade particularly
solicited.
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Fancy
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Leading hotel in Corvallis. Newly
furnished with modern conveni
ences. Rates $1, $1.25, $2 per
day.
COMMERCIAL MEN.
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China and Queensware.
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Poultry Ranches, write for our special
list, or come and see us. We will take
pleasure in giving you reliaole informa
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