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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 20, 1904)
S IToodcoek J I If n a li YAL1I Vol. XXI. Corvatxjs. Benton County Oregon, Tuesday, Sepxember 20, 1904. No. 22T COR 4' ft VALLEY iiST- Bright Future for Sheep Industry "v Jn Oregon, ? Few farmers are aw ire that ; Willamette valley produces, what -experts pronounce, the hnest fleeces ot wool ana monair m tne world. Oregon has acres and acres of land lyin idle that j. might be used to great profit it pastured with flocks of sheep or O ' a raise the finest specimens of sheep and goats, but also her sheep produce the longest and finest wool and her godt-i furnish the softest and most lustrous fleeces ot mohair, says Colonel It. D. Burch, of the Sheep Breed ers' and Woolgrowers' Journal of Chicago, the oldest and largest paper in the country devoted to the sheep industry. He is now taking a trip through Oregon, making a close analysis of the whole subject of sheep aud goats. "Nowhere," says Colonel Burch "have I lound the sheep business so generally prosperous ae inmCrtcrnri Af nr I a top flroVs are being raised and more breed ing ewes of the best blood. At Antelope I found a dealer who wanted to fill an order for 50,000 sheep, both feeders and ewes, hut nwinir to the cenerallv satis factory character of the sheep business at present, he was unable to fill the order. The outlook for good prices is excellent and this is encouraging to sheepmen. "The finest, silkiest mohair that goes into the mohair mar kets is growing in the Willamette valley, and although there is a general belief that goats thrive best on upland, where the ground is rocky and mountainous, f this uoes not seem 10 ue uone uai uy a ...... A 1.1 . . A V the excellent success in goat breeding which is met with in the Willamette valley. Perhaps it is Ithe nearby ocean breezes that gives it the peculiar silkiness but the clip here can not be ex celled. Craig Bros, of Macleay, Oregon, a short time agov sold a registered doe for $900. This shows the perfection that Wil lamette valley goats attain." In this state I have been im pressed with the easy-going character 01 tne people. 1 can not account for it in any other way than to believe that Mother Nature is so bountiful and gener ous out here that the people do not need to be so strenuous in their pursuit of the nimble nickle as are the people I met with in Chicago and thej remainder of the East This semi-tropical climate, which produces almost anything under the sun, is no less favorable to the best growth of, sheep and cattle. I believe that this valley will become the cen ter of cattle breeding in this country and will be noted for its sheep. Tour exhibits this year at St. Louis in sheep will prove an eyeopener and a revelation to Eastern growers." Lands Must Be Taxed. Attorney-General Crawford in Teply to an inquiry from District Attorney W. J. Moore, of Klam ath and Lake counties, has ren dered an opinion in which he held in substance ' that , all . gov etnment and state lands are as sessable as soon as the applicant has done everything, including payment, to entitle him to a patent from the government or the ' state. He holds in sub stance that timber lands, home steads, pre-emptions, and desert land entries, etc.. when final proof and payment are made and the applicant has received the receiver's final receipt, are taxa ble whether or not patent has be . come assessable when the proofs are all complete in the local land ffice and the fees have been r j htm. 1; 1. .1 yiu, x uc Buuuvatm 19 uica en titled to a patent," says the opin ion, "and if he has not been guilty of fraud the government cannot refuse to .issue the same Therefore the first d y of March after nch proofs and ptyment are made would be the date that such lands would become liable to assessment for the purpose of taxation. Timber and stone lands on the first day of March after final le'ceipt issues. In his inquiry District Attorney Moore made reference to the status of "Lands held up," to which Attorney-General Craw ford makes the following reply: "As to lands held up, we do not know what you mean by "held up," but if for any reason final receipt does not issue, whether by reason of contest or on the initiative of some special agent, I doubt the wisdom of assessing. No final receipt . has issued and there is a definite charge that the applicant has not complied with the law, and if he has not he is not entitled to a patent, and no title either, legal or equitable would be in him; but if he has fully complied so that the final re ceipt issues, the land is assess able." Must Work for Cavalry Post. There is no plausible reason why Corvallis should, not have the new cavalry post the Govern ment proposes to establish some where in the Willamette Valley. There are good reasons why the post should be established here in preference to other places in the Valley. The principal reason is that Corvallis is centrally located, with ample facilities for rapid transportation to the coast and any part of the Valley. Another reason is the presence ot the Ore gon Agricultural College which, being a semi-military institution needs the cavalry arm. of .the army service to make its training complete. Let the Benton Coun ty Citizens' League or the Col lege authorities take the matter up without delay and make an effort to secure this coveted prize. Eugene and Roseburg are both applicants and Corvallis stands as good or better show than either of these cities. . The Roseburg Review has this to say on the subject: "The matter of endeavoring to secure the location at or near Roseburg of the proposed new U. S. cavalry post, as suggested in Tuesday's Review, was dis cussed at some length, and on motion F. B. Hamlin, James O. Watson and F. J. Blakely were named as a committee to take up the matter on behalf of the club and use every endeavor to secure the object sought. Should such a post be located here it would bring at least $75,000 per year to this county for supplies alone, besides the disbursement of about $20,000 per month in salaries. Albany and Eugene are each en deavoring to secure this post, but Roseburg can present superior advantages in many respects." Philomath College Opening. The years' work at Philomath College begins next Tuesday, iust one week from today. President Caldwell is making preparation for a grand penincr. A sympo sium will be held in the morning from : 10 o'clock until. 1. in which the business men of Philo math and others will narticiDate. The !eeneral subiect of the ad dresses will concern the future of the college. The prospects for a successful year have never been so flattering as at the present time. The enrollment will be much larger than ever before. Tne available rooming and board. me places nave lone since been engaged' and those who have not been in the habit of keening students have been asked to furnish accommodations tor others wno come. . Millinery, millinery, millinery at Mrs. J. Mason's. Street hata nrl caps, Fall and Winter stock just in lAiies call ana see. MANY fttW STUDENTS. O. A. C. Begins Work Today With Large Enrollment. . For a week or more students have been arriving and have beet busy making arrangements for rooms, board, books, etc., and all things necessary to entrance upon their actual college work. . Many new faces are seen among those that arrive, strong manly and womanly faces that indicate force and character and superior quality. Many of the new students are from the farm, which is clearly shown by the large sunburned hands and the rosy sun browned faces of the young men. The majority also of the new arrivals are gentle men. Of the 34 taking exami nation in English for admission to the Freshman year there was not a single young lady. This speaks well for the . future of the institution and state when the best and choicest young men and women decide to prepare them selves for the high duties of citi zenship. There are many ap plicants also for supplementary work indicating that the majority either wholly or partially are making their own way through college. A partial list of those who have already arrived is given below, the addresses of some as yet not being obtiinable. Walter A. Foster, Cove, Or., John G. Melhase, Fort Klamath; H. Ward Farrell, Scappoose; Claud Giles, Myrtle Point; Gfo ver Gerking, Athena; Earl Dud ley, Athena; Max and Ralph Heinrich," Hood River; George and Charles Nelson, Dixie; Roy W. Price, Scappoose; Clifton Purdv, Gaston; L. O. Roberts, Woodlawn-, PhiliprRinehart, The Dalles ; Chas. FT Roberts, Hood River; E. B. Hanna, Scappoose; Chas. M. Emery, Fort Klamath; R. Miln. Oregon City: R. M. Robinson, Portland; Sherman A. Brown, Fort Klamath;',. Leslie Doane, Portland; Arthur Kraig, Portland; Harry Finn; W. R. Burrows, Burns; Eugene Schil ler, Sylvan; Ralph O'Rourke, Sumpter; D. R. Groves, Port land: E. C. Wiggen, Westport; C. T. West, Olex; V. T. Truax, Grants Pass; J. W. Finn, Mc Coy; J. R. Woodford, Medford; I. Nottingham, Portland; C. J. Bartlett, Drewsey; M. V. Forrest, Wheatland; Vera Horner, Cor vallis, O. R. and F. Spires, Myr tle Point; I. W. Carl, Myrtle Point; Victor Neiderer, La Grande; Clare Hollenberg, Cor vallis; May Oviatt, Corvallis; Myrtle DeHaven, Corvallis; Em ma Scheol, Corvallis; Thomas Wright, Carl Bartlett, Frederic McGrew, Ray Ragsdale, - D. E. Walterod; Marcus Strave, Evans Varner, H. B. Carter, Clyde Rhoades, Fred Griffin, Elton J Kelly; Frank Becker, Maes Har ris, Clarence johnson; Helen M. Sprague, Claude B. Sprague, Earl B. White, Louis Bennett, Gustav Eilers, Clarence Ofstedahl, Leon Bowser, Lulu Wright, F. A. Hills, Lisle Clark, Oliver Johnson, Waine Krans, Robt. Andrews, A. Malagamba. Fairbanks Coming West. Oregon has been well remem bered by the national committee in its distribution of famous political speakers. Senator Fair banks, of Indiana, the running mate of Theodore Roosevelt will speak in Portlann, ' Saturday night, Oct. 1, and trom the same platform' will resound -the voice of that famous, matt and silver- tongued orator, J. P. Dolliver, of Iowa. Citizens, of Benton coun ty should avail, themselves of this opportunity of gazing upon. hearing and talking to the Re publican candidate for vice presi dent of United States - on the night of Oct. x. At the same time they will hear arguments which will enable them to judge for themselves what they should do when they go to the polls .November 8. (JRBiLT COUPON S AlM bBOY'S IVc pay Top Price for Country Produces corvallis. p. L MILLER0 REP" Vhon you occ it in our Ad., it's sol THE. HOUSE FURNISHERS. IF YOU ARE For genuine bargains in furniture, carpets or wall paper, we can suit you to a T. We offer you no baits, coupons, lotteries or other disappointing illusions. We give you the best possible value for your money, It is our aim to please to disappoint none. Do we make mistakes? Well! sometimes--everybody does. But we are willing, and anxious, in every case to correct them. WE HAVE JUST PUR CHASED FROM J. D. MANN & CO. THEIR ENTIRE. STOCK OF Too Many Railroads. The already ample list of 'paper railroads" has been in creased by one more. Siletz will have another road. If this rail road business does not stop nrettv soon it will be overdone. Already two roads have been built from Fall City over into the Siletz country, and that ought to be enough. . ' The line between Salem and Dallas is completed, with the ex ception of putting: it in. The vast network of electric lines in the Willamette vallev are all done, with the exception of the mtie that lies between seenrine rrancnises and collecting fares. The farmers aloner the Corvallis- Engene line are so pleased with it, .they are buying up all of Manager Wilsev's stock. lhis railroad business is a rood thing but there is great danger of u oemg overdone. Siletz ought to wait awhile. KMttn c Young for-Sine Rae.f.,, . . . Public School................ 624 Firemen ......... ................ 7088 V. ....... M .M..... ..... K. of P. 1028 W. O. W... 1008 "" VY A. ......... 1595 wons .-...n 87s A. Q. U. W ...... 156 READ THIS AD ! and YOUTH'S CLOTMG The most radical price reduction of the most successful sale in our history will prevail. We ex pect to make a Clean Sweep of all our boys' and youths clothing and, to accomplish this, during the month of Sept. we are going to issue coupons which we hope to place in every home in Benton county. - Bo sure and Cut this out. These Coupons good for W Only one coupon may be applied on each suit. During this Great Sale these coupons will be ap plied on Cash Sales or Produce Exchange only. We also wish to impress you. with the fact that we are not placing on sale an inferior grade of Clothing, but pf the famous Jane Hopkins make, the best in the world for the money. - You'll be welcome here Everybody is. olraerg rady LOOKING ALL OUR CUSTOMER r Thio apace Tho Corvaiiic Watch for a n nouncomcnt. ADAMS BROS. 17111 foMuli tiiiiataa mi D3YP0WDER FIRE EXTINGUISHER. Fatfsal stlthsICorvaili GAZETTE Offic. Price only &3 1 $1.00 If applied on any $2 SO, J3.00, J3.58 Boy's Suit in our Store. $1.50 If applied on any $4,00, $4 60.15. 1)0 Boy's or You the Suit in our Store. $2.50 If applied on any $6. 50 to $10.00 Boy's or Youth's Suit in onr Store. ll J CORVALU,SU OREGON. AND OFFER A LARGE! LINE OF STOVES, GRANITE AND.Tlfr WARE AT LOWEST LIVINO PRICES. I reserved far Saw EMI Go. important an il CONTRACTORS and BUILIrerV anything ia lb bn94ig line, to order. Sea tli Mmln t.,
