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,0- COR VALLI Vol. XLH. Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, Friday, July T, 190S. NO. SO NE3Rl fcf L ' WERE IN CORVALLIS. Members of National Good Roads , Convention. The ' members "of the National Good Roads Association arrived in Corvallis by special train at 9:30 Tuesday morning. The party was met at the depot by a reception committee of leading citizens representing the Benton County Citizens League, the city, the Agricultural College, the county court, and including the county's representatives in the legislature,, viz. Senator Averv and Representative Carter. Arrived at the City Hall, the meeting opened with 'invocation by Rev. Reeves, and . stirring addresses of welcome bv Mayor A. J. Johnson on behalf- of the city ; Judge V. E. Watters,- for Benton county; and -B. W. John son, president of ' the Citizens , League. All these efforts were pointed, full of public-spirited enthusiasm, and elicited hearty applause. In the remarks of Mayor Johnson, he admitted that at certain times during the year, Benton citizens were a trifle ashamed of Benton's highways; but at no time, he said, were they ashamed of the soil of which the roads were composed, and he believed in taking this good soil and making from it good roads. Colonel W. H. Moore, presi dent National Good Roads Asso ciation, followed with a respon sive address that was of deep in terest to all. After declaring that this was a unique conven tion, inasmuch as it was the first ever held by the association on the Fou:th of July, he proceeded to say that they had come to Cor vallis as agitators, but that they had no notion of telling Bentoo . county people to get in and build ' roads ; that would cost from $3000 to $5000 per mile. Earth roads could, however, be built, he declared, for $150 per mile. With the material that Benton county can supyly; viz, soft stone and gravel, he said good and lasting roads could be built, first putting on the roadbed a layer of soft stone, followed by a layer of gravel that should first be put through a rock crusher: - - They had come, he said to teach the people how to organize, how to raise money and how to spend it. He declared that if Corvallis expected ts invite capital heie, she must first fix her streets and roads; otherwise cities more progressive will se cure the investment of this capi tal. Col." Moore touched upon the proposed establishment ot a mountain water system for Corvallis and advised the citizens to secure it at any reasonable cost. Returning to the subjeet of road building he stated that gravel roads could be constructed for irom7ooto siooo per mile in Benton; for first-class streets he said the cost would not exceed $1,500 per mile, and that this would be one of the best possible . investments that the county coma mage. Among otner re marks of local interest, "- Col Moore warmly commended the county court tor its initial work in good road building, saying - that the stretches of permanent road already built were the most sensible steps the court could have taken in the matter of road building:." The trouble ia most sections, the speaker said, was that the butter - was spread over too much surface. In other words, the money available for road work was spread over too large an area, doing a little work here and there, none of ' it of a permanent character, hence of no lasting value. The entire speech by Col. Moore was both - bright, " interesting and instruc tive, and met with hearty ap preciation 4 The last speaker at the morn mg session was Colonel T. P. - Rixev, of Missouri. His sub ject was "Legislation,",- and he spoke in an entertaining and in structive vein. He was a fault finder he said, with regard to the lack of respect shown for the law.' Law, he said : made countries; government was the common people; state aid was simply help- ins ones self and helping each other. Demand good govern ment and you would get it; de mand good roads and in time you will have them. Col. Rixey's address teemed with good ideas and practical suggestions, and was the subject of much favorable comment from those who heard it. During the first session, an ex cellent selection was given by a male quartette composed of B. W. Johnson, Otto Herse, Prof. Fulton and John Allen. Being encored, they responded with a second number. At the conclu sion of Col. Rixey's address, ad journment was taken until a p. m. The afternoon session, opened with an oration on the '"Value of Good Roads," by Mr. Ross, one of the vounger members of the party. Following was the address of Hon. William Bradburn, con sulting engineer, National - Good Roads Association. This was probably the best and most prac tical of all tne addresses deliver ed in Corvallis by the distinguish ed visitors. The shortest road, said Mr. Bradburn, was not always the best road. As a chain is no strong er than its weakest link,' so a road is no better than its worst chuck- hole, since, a load connot be haul ed over it while that hole remains impassible. Frequently by build ing a road around a hill, the as cent can be entirely avoided, giv ing better results than would building a shorter road over a hill. A jo-foot road, said the speaker, was in many cases better than a wider one, and less expensive to keep up. The road bed should be graded up in the center, giv-. ing nougn slope to attord drain age towards each side; then, as often as it can possibly be done, the water should be drained out of the ditches along the high ways, and carried out into fields or low places. This takes the water entirely away, and prevents it from keeping the earth moist and soft near the road bed.,. To build roads, the speaker said that three grades of gravel should be used. This could be secured by running the.material through a separator. The largest sized rocks should go in for the first ayer, the second size ior : the second layer and. the fine gravel for the top. ; A 20-ton roller should be run over this, .making a compact, solid roadbed. Such a roller should be used often on the roads in all sections, the speaker said, as nothing gave bet ter results in .the making- and keeping of good roads. - When a. chuck-hole appears,; it must not be filled with a load of gravel, said Mr. Bradburn, but with the same material as the road itself. If an earth road put in a load of good earth, with no perishable matter in it, as the green matter soon decomposes, making more of a muck than ever.- Culverts, according to Mr. Bradburn, should not be built across a road way at right angles, but should cross it diagonally, and tnese should always be built large enough to allow the water pass ing through them without caus ing a swirl of the water,- which is the cause of culverts so - often washing out. Mr. Bradburn was taken out over some of Benton's roads for a drive, which gave him an op portunity for seeing what had been done in the wav of road work. . His address was therefore of a most helpful nature, and contained many practical ideas. : At the conclusion of Mr. Brad burn's remarks, five minutes talk- were giyen by Pun Avery, Vir. eil Watters and Ed Blake. Hons John Craft, of Mobile, Alabama, president Alabama Good Roads Assiciation, then gave an inter esting address, and the commit tees were asked to report. During the session, a permanent organization was perfected fur Benton county, to be known the Benton County Good Road Association. The following offi cers were named: President, Vir gil E. - Watters; 1st.- vice rresi-deht,- Crosby G. Davis; 2nd vice president, Robert H. Gellatly; secretary and treasurer, James A. Harper. These gentlemen wi I also act as the executive commit tee. ' ; .' ; Two resolutions of importance were adopted; one recommend ing the establishment in the Ag ricultural College of a depart ment of Civil Engineering, where in pupils may be taught practical lessons in road building. The other resolution is in . re gard to the turning of tramp and vagrant labor into account m im proving the public streets ; and roads. Instead of allowing this class to drift about from place to place it is recommended that state, county and -city officials utilize this labor, laws to be en acted, of course, to cover the case. These tramps should be put to work upon the public streets, and roads; and ' rurther- niore, it is recommended that the convicts in the penitentiary be put to work in preparing materi al to be used in the construction of highways, thus removing the labor of convicts from com: petition with free labor. Twelve southern and some northern states have adopted this plan, with great success. ; Hon. Wellington E. Louchs, organizer of the" National Good Roads 'AssocistiOn was to have been present at the evening session, but his place was failed by Mr. Brouson, who made an interesting talk. There was music by the male quartette, and the concluding feature was a stereooticon lecture, "The Roads of the World," by Col. W. H. Moore. These views showed pictures of roads in the Holy Land, in Italy and other partsot the world and covering a period of 5000 years. At the " conclusion of the lec ture, adjournment was taken and the First Good Roads Convention ever held in Benton county had become history. 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Such,- however, proved to be the case, for, apparently infuriated at their demonstration, the reptile tightened its coils and amid the shrieks of the public strangled the woman on the platform before anything could be done to assist her. N. Y. Herald. ' Beat Her Double. "I knew no one, for four weeks, when I wa9 sick , jrlth typhoid and kidney trouble." writes Mrs. Annie Hunter, of Pittsburg, Pa., "an t ben I got better, although I had one of the best doctors I could get,' I was bent double, and bad to rest my bands on mv ksees when I walked. From this terrible affliction I was rescued by Electriu Bitters, which restored my health and strength, and now I can walk as straight as ever.. They are simply wonderful." Guaranteed to cure stomach, liver and kidney disorders: at Allen & Woodward's drug store; price 50c. ,- - . : ' The Original. . 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What is said to be one of the largest clocks in the world has ben placed in a new tower at Eliz abeth, N. J. It is 38 feet in diame ter with 18 foot hands. The tow er, which is 300 feet high, was built expressly for the clock, which will be illuminated at night and will be visible for many miles around. The Diamond Care. The latest news from Paris, is, that thev have discovered a diamond core for consumption it yon tear consnmp- tionGr nneumonia.it will, however, be be best for yon to take ttiat great remeny mentioned by "W. T. Mi-Gee, of Vanleer, Tenn. ' I had a cough for lourteeD years. - Nothins helned me nntil 1 took Dr. King's New Discovery for Consump tion. Coughs and Colds, which gave in stant relief, and effected a permanent cure." TJneonalled auick cure for Throat and Luna Troubles. At Allen & Wood ward's drug store: price 50 cents and fl, guaranteed. Trial bottle free.- Cheap Sunday Rates Between Portland and Willamette Valley Points. Low round trip rates have been placed n effect between Portland and Willam ette Valley points, in either direction. Tickets will be sold SATURDAYS AND-STJNDAYS, and limited to return on or before the following Monday. - Kate to oh From Cokvallis, (3.00. CaTl on Southern Pacific Go's Agents for particulars. B. . F- rxa to Starve. F. Leek," of Concord, Ky.. i ne: "For 20 years I suffered agonies, with a sore ou my-nppe'" lip. so painful some times that I could not pat. After vain ly trving everything elt-e.-1 cured it with Bucklen's Arrica Salve." It's great for tmrnp, cuts xnd wounds. At Allen & Woodward's drugstore; only,: 5c. . ; f Gazette Bell phone No 341. We Lead. OTHERS TRY to FOLLOW Keep Your Eye on X. Moses B ros Big Sale, now in the Hands of G. W. -Groves & Co., the world's greatest bargain givers, and you will find others trying to imitate it. We are the origi nators, the greatest bargain givers. Do not fail to came here before you do your buying. - The Big Sale Closes Saturday night, best is yet to come. The As the lets grow smaller we hsve reduced the prices to sell the last piece. Gt "your Groceries, Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing-, Crockery, Ready-To-Wear Garments, Furnishings, and ete. for a year to come While you get them at less than the RAW COST of the material. . . Everything is marked in large plain figures. Come and look them over. MOSES BROS. Corvallis, Oregon. G.. W. Groves & Co., Conductors. D. C. H lest and. .Chas. Blakealce. CORVALUS STEAM LAUNDRY. Patronize Home Industry Outside Order Solicited. All Work Guaranteed. - -: - - l. " - CORVALUS, OREGON. Summer School. Mon State Normal. JUNE 26 TO AUG. 4. TUITION, - - $7.50 All . Resources of State Normal School Available. . "Boaid and room, $3.00 to' $4.00 per weekr Entire expense nee 1 1 ot exceed $30.00. Faculty of eight. Address E. D. RESSLER, Monmouth, Oregon. Correct "Coppers." Eessons in "civility and deport ment" are given to the bwiss po lice, so that they may on all occa sions conduct themselves "with dignity and grace." Doctors said He would not live. Peter Frv. Woodruff. Pa., writes: "Af ter doe tori n two years with the best physicians id v aiueeburg, and still get ting worse, the doctors advised me if 1 had any business to attend to 1 hud bet ter attend to it at once, as I cou'd u: possibly liveanother month as there no cure for me. Foley's Kidney Cnr was recommended to me by a fiieud, a n 1 immediately sent my son to the tt'ire for it and after taking three bottles 1 l)e gan to get better and continued to im prove until I was entirely well." Swld by Graham & Wortham. roiBno:iEwcMi - for ehUdrent eofe, mure Xo eptotee WIL WANT EVERY MAN - Women arid child ; in Corvallis, and for miles and miles around, to come and see us in our new store the Lafferty - building cn opposite side of the street. Our room is 50x100 feet, well ..lighted and modern in every respect. We expect to have it .fil led with House Furnishing Goods and will en- -cleavour to M:ow you the same courteous treatment that we have in the yost. Ask to see those new oak Bedroom Suits, considering qi i-.lity they are cheaper than any you ever bought. REMEMBER THE PLACE LAFFERTY BLOCK. Tho Houge-FurnishorG. V A