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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (April 18, 1905)
HE CQRVAUIS GAZETTt Published Tuesdays and-, Fridaysby Gazbwb Publishing Company. The subscriptlou price of the Gazetts for several years lias been, and remains, $2 per annum, or 25 per cent, discount ii must be paid in'advance. AN HISTORIC PARALLEL. How many students of history have sousrht a parallel for the present state of affairs in Rus sia ? So far as known, the near est approach to anything of the kind is to be found in the time of Nero Nero was a weak, vacil lating creature; vain and conceit ed. So one may conclude of . Czar Nicholas with but small stretch of the imagination. Morally, Nero was worse than . the Czar, but times, ideas, condi tions and the standard of morals were different in Nero's time from what they are today. Nero had mistresses without number, " while the Czar is allowed a mor- eranic wife. There is a distinction here without a difference. Nero surrounded himself with a lot of dissolute courtiers, who forced all of lower rank to bend to their will as they bowed to the ceazar. The Czar and nearly all his ministry have for years fol lowed this practice. During Nero's reign, nobody was certain of life, nor property; there was no law for just protec- tion; virtue and dignity and honor were reviled, and at last there was naught but one vast orgy of rapine and murder. So, on a smaller scale, but equally large according to the present standard of morals throughout Christen dom, has been the cruelty and persecution practiced in Russia .. during recent years. I Czar Nicholas has been sur- rounded by more than one Tigel- linus, nor has he had the strength pf character to heed any Petron ius who has spoken. Indeed, as in the case of Petronius, any man who dared advocate reforms in Russia was in danger of losing his life. For years there has been a reign of madness, if not terror, in Russia. But it will not continue much longer, or else al signs fail. , At last Nero's time came; the people became bolder; revolt oc curred and "Bronzebeard" found himself no longer feared nor re spected- -He fled for jhis life, but realizing escape was not for him, concluded to die an heroic death He placed a knie at his neck home. Epaphroditus struck his hand, whereupon Nero's "feet kicked the ground and he died During the recent past Czar Nicholas is reported to have con eluded that it was time for him to die. ' It is said that he scratch ed himself, somewhat, but possi bly it smarted a little, or the sight of .blood may have sicken "ed him, or some one may have suggested that he refer the mat ter to his ministry, or at any rate he didn't succeed. : Why was ' not some modern Epaphroditus at , hand. Can the reader see an historic parallel? Considering . the ad vancement of civilization, has - Russia improved to any appreci able extent over the methods of Nero ? Will the Czar live to old age, as Uzar 01 Kussia, ana me a peacful death ? or will he sue cumb to dirk or dynamite at the hands of an enemy? These are questions that are hard to answer, but are food tor thought. RAISE FRUIT. If, anybody is casting about for something in which to invest some money, it is suggested that they go : into the . fruit-raising business. - There is no reason on earth why this should not be a money-making pioposkion"'f or aU wno win give it axriai, , Of course some capital is re quired, "as fruit of any kind re quires some time before it can yield. But once started, proper ly attended the reward for capit- al invested and care required, should be very satisfying. Land suitable for this purpose, within a reasonable distance of this ciiy, can be secured without paying an exhorbitant price. But he who would essay the task of making money in fruit culture must not be a laggard- work is required and . lots of it. The closest attention to various things is necessary. At one time, according -to the older inhabit ants, as fine apples were raised in the Willamette Valley as can be produced anywhere on, earth. Why can they not be grown as fine today ? There is no good reason why they" cannot. Small fruits not only pay well, but do capitally here. Such being true, why is it that so little at tention is given to-the culture of beyries and the like ? No finer berries and various kinds of small fruits can be found than we produce and, yet there is al ways a scarcity 01 the same in the local market. The prices are always sufficient to pay the man well who engages in the busi ness. Do not all run to seed on the same thing, be it wheat, stock raismg, dairying, chickens, or what not; some diversity is what we want and need. Apples and small fruits are neglected. Who can declare, truthfully, that with prorer care and attention Benton County fruit would not equal that of Hood River? - Supervisor's Claims. Following is a list of claims of various supervisors for salary, for the first quarter, 1905: A R. Locke, Sup'v. Dis. No. 1, $ 7.50 2, 6.25 H. M . Fleming. " - E. M. Dodele, John Price, ... 6, 5.00 2.50 5.00 10.00 W. M. Clak, i 8,- 9, 10, 11. 12, 13, 17, 18, 19. 22, A. Cadwalader, W. P. McGee, . J. K. Fehler, 12.50 11.25 5.00 37.50 E. A.NBucbanan, J. E. Batiton, Doke Gray, Squire E. Strow, H. Hector, A. M. Gray. - ; 0.00 3.12 3.75 6.25 The above claims will be audit ed by the County Court at the May 1905 term. Objections to allowance should be filed on or before May 6th, 1905. - ' Published by order of County Court. , .Victor P. Moses, - County Clerk. Dated April 13th, 1905. . COUNTRY CORRESPONDENCE. Beater Creek, Sberman Gleason was a Coryallis vis itor early this week. - Mr. Daniels has been lately engaged in clearing some bottom land for garde: purposes. Mrs. M. E. Watkins, of ' Philomath was visiting on Beaver Creek last week Frank Peterson has moved from the Gleason saw mill and is nowliving near Inavale. . George Winters and Charley Armstrong have resumed their board making again la&t week. - - During the continued fine " weather gardening has been the order of the day. Dick Scott sold a fine bunch of mutton sheep to Mr. Baker, of Soap Creek, last week. . , x ! ". Mr3. D. G. Gray has returned to her home after a few day's visit with her siBter-in-law, Mrs. Otis Skipton. Mrs. Eobertylrnin and family 'liav been visitingher brother, George and William Gates, the last few days. - -' Mr. Wright . has been troubled - with rheumatism the last few days. Mr. Weed spent Sunday- wlfh Mr. Wright. These two old veterans give a graphic account of the days of '61. Mr. and Mrs. Winters were Philomath visitors last week. - Sunday school will be organized next Sunday at the Beaver Creek school house. Evervbodv come. . .. Cheap Sunday Rates Between Portland and Willamette Valley Points. Low round trip rates have been placed n effect between Portland and Willam ette Vallev points, in either direction. Tickets will be sold , . SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS, and limited to return on or before the following Monday. . : . . .- Rate to ob From Cobvalus, $3.00. -Call on Southern - Pacific Co's Accents for particulars. " .. . -. CASTORJ For Infants and Children. : v" The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of yiasses PROPERLY, ACCURATELY, and , SCIENTIFICALLY To aSI Defects of Sight. MATTHEWS, TheJsweler Room 12, Bank Building. Cheated Death. . Kidney trouble often ends fatally, but oy cnoosing tne ngnt mecucioe, a. a. Wolfe, of Bea Grove, Iowa, cheated death. He says: "Two years asro I had Kidney Trouble, which caused me great pain, Buttering aad anxiety, but I took Electric Bitters, which effected a com plete cure. I have also found them of great benefit in general debility and nerve trouble, and keen them constantly 00 hand, since, as I find they have no equal." Allen & Woodward druggist, guarantee taem at 50c.- M. A. GQ0DN0UGH MANUFACTURER'S ASENT FOR THE NEEDHAM PIANOS and ORGANS C0RVALLI5, 0RE60N. T r mil want a fircl- pIqgc incfmw.nt at ithe lowest price for which it can be soiu, consult U9. we never sell our pianos and organs below cost, but we do sell a great many for a slight mar gin above cost. And you pay the same that your neighbor does. Sam ples of our goods may be seen by caU ing at the office and residence, Fourth street, 2nd door north of ceurt house. 0. C. & T. STEAMERS Steamer : Pomona, leaves Cor vallis, Mondays, - Wednesdays and Fridays, for Portland and all way points. . For rates, etc., call on A. J. SHIRLEY, Agent. Boats leave for Portland and way stations at 6 a." m. - A Daredevil Ride often ends in a ead accident. To heal accidental injuries use Bucklen's Arnica Salve. "A dsep wound in my foo from an accident," writes Theodore Schuele, ot Columbu, O., 'Caused me great pain. Physicians were helpless, but Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly healed if Gnntli.. nA t.n1 1:1 : 25c at Allen & Woodward, druggists. Plumbing ' and : . Heating! Cornice, Roofing, Gutterine. and all kinds of Sheet Metal Work. F. A. Hencye In connection , with J. H SIMPSON'S HARDWARE STORE. - PRAISING FOLEY'S HONEY - , AND TAR. Foley & Co., Chicago, ' originated Honey and Tar as a throat and lung remedy; and on account of the great merit and popularity of Foley's Honey and Tar many imitations are offered for the genuine Ask for Foleys Honey and Tar and refuse any substitute offered as no other preparation will give the same sausiacnon. it is innaiy laxitive. I' contains no opiates and is safest fot child. ren and delicate persons. Sold by Graham w orinam. . Pneumonia follows La Oripp but Rever follow the us of FOLEY'S Honey Tar It stops the Cough and heals the longa, Prevent PneumooU and Conscmpttaa. Mb. O. T&ona, at 1ST Oif-ood BU, rhUmu. wrltMt "Hi wlf had U crtpp udH tetl bi with mj haM mooah ra km loses wWat toLBlt Hons mmo Sab aaid aaphtalb - Foley' 's Kidney Care makes kidneys tad bladder right We Fit A Great Clubbing rice! mi "t . 1 xne uazette nas made a -special arrangement with the publishers of a number of the leading magazines and newspapers of the Unit ed States, whereby we are offered cut rates V on these publications. . Now we could charge you the full price for these and re serve the difference between the regular price and their special price - to us, as Tour commission, but as the Ga zette is a home paper for home people, it will be sat isfied by receiving you as a new subscriber, or, . if you are now a subscriber, then by receiving your renewal for a year in advance. This special .rate may not last long, so take advantage of it NOW while the chance is yours. A Great Woman's Offer: Woman's Home Companion Frank Leslie's Monthly : Modern Prlscflla and Corvallis Gazette AH five $3. 65 one year Interest the Weekly Oregonlan San Francisco Examiner CorvalHs Gazette All three one year- 55 Yet Another Offer: Ccsmopo'itan Magazine or Leslies, t Housekeeper orMcCall's, Corvallls Gazette Any three : one year 80 - -Address.. Gazette Pub. Go . Gervallls, Orem Hand - Trimmed Underwear !' brand appeals. ; Made for Ladies and Children in all styles, weights and grades, in union suits and single garments. Prices 50c. to $1.50 per garment. Look for the blue ticket, Forest MHSs, on every garment if you ing underwear made. Repairing anil Job Work of any kind promptly and correctly done. Glasses Fitted! at prices that are reasonable and eyes tested free of all charge. '' ft X M Open Day and Night. ' HOTEL OORVALLIS J. C. HAMhlEL, Prop. One of the Finest Equlned Hotels In the Valley. Both Phones. . mm SEEKERS AMBLER & WATTERS, REAL ESTATE, LOANS, INSURANCE VIRGIL E. WATTERS, CORVALLIS. HENRY AMBLER, PHILOMATH. Job Printiii When you pay out good money for printing, be sure and get good print ing for the money I Good Work costs you no more than the bad. Br in g yd u r J o b Work to th e Gazette Office. Is guaranteed to be absolutely perfect in every minute detail of its making, . from the carefully selected yarns used to the dainty hand-embroidered trimming. The fit of every garment is so perfect that it . is a pleasure to wear a suit of the famous Forest Mills make. There's style in its accurate cut and finish there's splen- . did wear in its fine, strong fabric. It is to those women who are iust as articu lar about wearing good underwear as outer apparel that the Forest Mills want the best fitting, best wear . Rooms Single on EnSuite f Bus Meets all Trains. Ii yon are looking for some real good Bargains in Stock, Grain, Fruit and Poultry Ranches, write for our Bpecial list, or come and see us. We will take pleasure in giving you reliaole informa tion; also showing you over the county Do not send out printed mat ter to your customers that is a disgrace to your business a disgrace to your town and ; a disgrace to the printer who puts it out. J - Good printing is correct in spellingcorrect in gram mar correct in punctuation on good stock printed with good ink and some thing that it is a pleasure to look.at. '