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THE THING TO DO.
There is great discussion in var
ious parts of the state at pres
ent regarding the advisability of
invoking the referendum in the
way of straightening out certain
features ; of the general appro
priation bill passed by the last
legislature. The advantages and
disadvantages of the referendum
are understood by comparatively
few citizens.' That affairs are
not to their liking many are cer
tain, but in the matter of cure
there is g.eat diversity of opinion,
Should the people force an is
sue and make use of the referen
dum as a means of correcting
certain evils that our legislators
have bequeathed us, what has
been done with regard to the
'general appropriation bill would
simply be nullified, and without
a special election, which does not
seem advisable, the matter would
not be finally settled until a year
from next June. ;
That the practice of tailing
something that people do not
want onto something that they
must have and "log-rolling" it
through the legislature is wrong,
there is no denying. .; A change
in the methods of our legislation
is not only desirable, but neces
sary. The people are justified in
rising en masse against the prac
tice of heaping unnecessary bur
dens upon tlrm. The only thing
to consider i3 what is best, and
work to that end. N
- ,If the referendum is invoked,
what has been done is simply
nullified and such matters as are
proper are held up along with the
objectionable items This is scarce
ly fair for progress. The only
possibility for immediate relief
lies in ' a special session of the
legislature, the legislators to serve
without pay. In view of the gath
ering storm, it is only fair to pre
sume that the state senators and
representatives would be willing
to do this for their constituents.
So much stir has the proposed in
vocation of the referendum al
ready created that there is little
doubt but the moral effect would
be apparrent upon our legislators
were they to convene again. In
order to deal out strict justice to
all, a special session of the leg
islature is necessary. If we can
not have that, then by all means
the reierenaum. The time is
ripe for action. ' .
iviany people advocate the ini
tiative instead of the referendum
in this case- The referendum in
effsct says to our law makers, "you
shall not,' but , the initiative
makes it possible to say not alone
''you shall not," but "you shall"
in certain instances, according to
the will of the people. The evil
of "log-Trolling" certain things
through the legislature is not new
to the people; they have long re
belled against this practice- If,
in the present instance, the mat
ter is not straightened out by a
special session or use of the. ref
erendum, then as a last resort,
to make the matter clear to our
legislators,-' it may be fitting to
invoke the initiative.
;The people have a right to in
sist upon every bill that passes
up to the governor doing so on
its own merit. They may, and it
would be a wise thing to do, , in
sist upon the governor having
the power to veto any separate
item of a general appropriation
bill without effecting any other
item of the bill. After the "gov-r
emor's veto, if considered wise,
the legislature could pass thes in
gle item over his veto. - Some
thing is necessary in the present
instance firsts & special- session
of the legislature; next, invok
ing the referendum, and as a last
tesort, the initiative. . -
DO YOUR PART.
What kind of a country would
we; have ' today ; if for the last
forty years we had been favored
with such a democratic tariff .' as
we had irom 1893 to 1897 : All
of our various industries were
nearly wiped out "in the good
old democratic times" and there
are few among us who are not
aware of the fact, if they would
but admit it.
Now, all sorts of industries are
forging ahead in a manner most
gratifying to a large majority of
the people at least . ' The refl
ection of the . difference in. re
sults of republican and ' demo
cratic ideas of running the Unit
ed States is what makes so many
republicans. It is a good thing
to "let well enough alone," but
better still is to firmly entrench
the idea of so doing.
In order to render impossible a
change of tariff schedules and
policies that experience has
proved beneficial to our own and
country's best interests, we must
strengthen the party advocating
such policies and tariffs. " From
experience, it is known to which
party belongs the credit the re
publican party. Therefore, to
serve your own interests you
must assist your party politically.
Your little home organization is
feeder for -. the . party of the
state, and the state organization
in turn merges into the national
party; so it .goes under our form
of government-
Knowing what the republican
party has done for the people of
the United States, it is easy to
see that the' best interests of all
classes are served by the promul
gation of its doctrines. Prom a
selfish motive, if from no other,
you should be a republican. You
have a voice in making your con
dition better. Then whv not use
it ? Come out in the open and
stand for a principle that will
protect you and yours.
COUNTRY CORRESPONDENCE.
' y ; MONROE.
Mrs. Mack arrived, Saturday, from
Halsej , and is spending a week with her
parents and friends.-
Ed Williams and Arthur Hawley have
returned from a trip to Prairie Mountain,
where they have been looking for stock
which they failed to find daring the past
winter.
Will Edwards, of Drain, was here re
cently visiting his father and relatives.
Mrs. Tharp and grandaughter, Bado,
are spending a week visiting her brother,
Roy Starr, at Albany. - f
. There is considerable talk of construct
ing another telephone line in this neigh.
borhood for the accommodation of those
who do not already enjoy the conven
ience of a phone. ' ....
- Mrs. J. H. Edwards has arrived home
from Junction, where she has been at
tending her father, Mr. White, during a
severe illness. ... -j
.Mr.'Waltzis slowly improving from a
bad cold and la grippe. .
Mrs. Jimmie Win and familv have
been visiting her father and mother, Mr.
and Sur a. Reader, who have been Quite
sick with la grippe.
lhe .farmers of this community are
very busy seeding and work every day as
though it was the last they expected of
good weather. - The fall grain is looking
much better than most people expected,
add even that effected by the frost has
been greatly helped by the warm weath
er. .. . . .. .
CASTOR I A
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The Kind Ycu Have Always Bought
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Signature of
Strikes Hidden Rock -
when your ship of health strikes the
hidden rocks of consumption, pneumon
ia, etc., yon are lost, if you don't get
help from Dr. King's New Discoverer for
Consumption. J. W. Mcbinson, of Tal
ladega Springs, Ala,- writes:- "I had been
very ill with pneumonia, under the care
of two doctors, but was getting no better
when I began to take Dr. Kiag's New Dis
covery, the first dose gave relief, and One
bottle cured me.' 'Sure cure far soar throat
bronchitis, coughs ;and colds. Guar
anteed at Allen & Wood wad's drug store,
price 50c nd $1.00. Trial bottle iree; r
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Second grade fir lumber, almost
any dimension, for only $6. 50 per
thousand fLt at Corvallis Saw
Mill. . , - . - 10 tf.
HOW IS TfflST
An pffer to make fou come up
stairs-and "see u& ; , ' ... .
rew Mainspring (none better),
$i.co, - f . "
Cleaning (ordinary watch),
$i.oo. Cannot be done better at
any price. r , . ;
MATTHEWS, The Jeweler.
Room .12, over First National
Bank.
0. C. & T. STEAMERS
Steamer Pomona, leaves Cor
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and Eridays, for Portland and all
way points. For "rates, etc.
call on i
Boats leave for Portland ; and
way stations at 6 a. m. v
A. J. SHIRLEY, Agent.
Cheap Sunday Rates Between
Portland and Willamette
Valley Points.
Low round trip rates have been placed
n ettect between rortiana ana Willam
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Tickets will be sold;
SATURDAYS! A.ND SUNDAYS,
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following Monday.
Ratb to ob From Corvallis, $3.00.
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SIMPSON'S 'HARDWARE
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Oregon's
Exposition
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Su n set Magazine
March
Number
Has a finely illustrated article on ;
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Notice For Publication.
- United States Land Office,
Oreeon Citv. Oreeron. Febrnarv 11. 190R.
Notice is hereby given that the foUowingr-uamed
settler has filed notice of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim, and that said proof
b vuxvaiiia, uregoii, on Maron z, 19U!, viz:
- "V JOHN QUINCY RENFRO, ..
H. E. No. 12573 for the S Vi of sec. 4. T. 11 S. It. 7 W
He names the following witnesses to prove his
(tiiiciuwus residence upon ana cultivation of said
iano, viz: uyrus K. James, ot tfkxJeett. Oregon
Harve Her.-on, of Blodeett. Oreeon: William A. Qel.
latly, of Wren, Oregon; Alfred R. Duncan, of Suin-
iniii, urejrou. ... : . . '
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- ALGERNON S. DRESSER.
1 ".. . Register
Assessment for Sewer.
- Notice is hereby given that the assessment made
bv Ordinance No. 168 for the construction of a sewer
through Block 14, Old Town of Maiysville, (now
City of Corvallisl Oreeon. in the manner Droviried
by Ordinance No. 177 in which the following lots was
entered in the City Liens of Corvallis on the U day
of February 190S, and is due and payable at the office
of the citv Treasurer of Corvallis in United States
trold or silver coin, and if not naid on or hefora thn
17 day of March, 1905, the Common Council will order
warrants to oe issued to tne uaiet ol folice for the
collection thereof together with interest thereon at
the rate at eight per cent, per annum, from date and
costs oi collection: . ;.
. Block 14, Old Town of Marysville (now City
- of Corvallis).
Block 14, Lot 1, Wm. Sechler, is assessed at. ..$33.34
Block 14. Lot 2, Wm Sechler, is "assessed at. . . 33-34
Block 14, Lot 7, Wm. Groves, est. is assessed-at 33 34
Block 14, Lot 10, J. J& Haiuaay, is assessed at. 33 34
Block 14, Lot 11, J. E. Halhday, is assessed at. 33 34
Bleck 14. Lot 12. J. E. Hallidav. is assessed at. 33 su
Gitv, 30 feet of Street, is assessed at.. ......... 4 DO
- ty oraer oi tne common, ixiuncu of the City of
VIUMB. . Ed. r, UlVEjrrli,
Police Judge of the City of Corvallis.
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i - Notice to Creditors. .
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned was
nominated in the last will and testament of Seymour
Chipman, as the Erecutnx thereof, and that she has
ueeu appuiuieu as sucn Meuamx oy tne iJounty
Coart of Benton county, Oregon, and all persons
haying claims against the estate of the said Seymour
flhinmon AtwtmaaA will, riroaont rlia anmn . :
fied to her at the residence of F. L. Miller. Corral lis,
Jt nivuiu out. uiuit bug uuiu unuj,
. ' . PKUDENCE CHIPMAN, Executrii
, ' Estate Seymour Chipman, Deceased.
W. E. Yates, Attorney for Estate. . 12-20
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