Vol. XLH.
Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, Friday, August 2o, 190S.
NO. TO
EXPOSITION ITEMS.
Of Interest to Benton County
People by Special
Correspondent.
The present week at the Fair
openSvwith the National Irriga
tion Congress, and the long list
of Governors, Archbishops, May
ors, Government officials, and
speakers of lesser note who are
on the program, shows that' the
subject is one of extraordinary
importance. Irrigation is the
burning question in such sec
tions as Idaho, Eastern Oregon,
California and Nevada, and the
action of the government in the
matter is much to be commended.
Much good is expected from the
present meeting.
Lo, the poor Indian,' is billed
to show the athletes of our col
leges and universities just how
to win in field contests. How
many state asd national records
are to be broken in these meets re
mains still a mystery. We hope
that OAC will not be so complete
ly distanced as to drive them
from the field in the future, but
when the red man goes on the
war path great things, may be
expected. The Chemawa Band',
of 30 pieces, will be here at the
same time, and be ready to cheer
on their compatriots with much
excellent music.
Very few changes have been
made on the Trail. Some few
of the attractions have closed
their doors for want of patronage.
There is a rumor that the great
Klondike Gold Mining exhibit
is to be closed soon. We sincere
ly nope that this is not so, as it
is one of the very best shows on
the grounds. It is a practical
lesson in placer mining, and the
visitor learnS more in the hour he
spends here, about; how ; gold is
obtained, "than he could learn
from books by months . of study.
The scene represents the creek in
the Klondike, near Dawson City,
irom which more than twenty
million dollars have been taken,
being the richest mile of placer
mines in the world. Gravel is
brought up from shaft , sunk to
bedrock, placed in Tthe sluices
and washed, and a clean-up made
that pans out thousands of dol
lars worth of pure gold dust.
brought originally, from the same
claim in Alaska. After the clean
up otner torms ot mining are
shown, followed by stereoscopic
views of Alaska scenes and seen
ery that alone is worth the ful
price of admission charged. We
hope none of our Benton county
visitors will miss this truly won
derful exhibition.
S. L. Kline was the first of the
Corvallis contingent we noticed
among last ' week's visitors,
Judge Watters paid another visit
and was much pleased with the
improved booth. Tohn Allen
cdnsiders the Exposition worth
anotner visit, and Unas many
new 'things worth admiring
Among lady visitors we noticed
-"Mrs.-S.-N. Wilkinsand Mrs. F.
Berchtold, both of whom have
been paying lengthy visits to the
city. Mr. Tfask, haying com
pleted his task at the Agricultur
al Booth in a manner creditable
to himself and satisfactory to the
county, has returned to his home
in Yaquina City. He is deserv
ing 01 many tnanks irom every
body in old Benton.
great country one of the greatr
est in the world. Its climate is
unsurpassed. Its valleys are
gardens' of productiveness and
beauty. Its mountains are among
the grandest on the face of the
earth. Its rivers and mountain
streams are clear as crystal " and
reflect the grandest scenery as
they roll down to the sunset sea.
Its timber is the largest, the
most valuable and the most abun
dant of any equal area on the
face of the earth and will supply
the great markets in the United
States and in foreign lands for a
long time. Ity mines of goid,
silver, copper, cinnabar, , nickel,
iron and coal are rich and exten
sive. It is tar tne best stoce ana
dairy country in the United
States. Cattle, horses, sheep and
all kinds of domestic animals
live on the ranges, winter and
summer, without feed other than
the grasses that grow without
cultivation. Tlie displays of fine
stock at the annual State Fairs
at Salem are wonderful. They
are a world beater. The samples
of grains, vegetables, ,frui, but
ter, cheese, honey and every
thing necessary for human uappi
ness. are of the best ; quality.
Fruit of the finest quality can be
grown in unlimited, quantities.
With California on the south,
which is too dry and too warm to
be an ideal country,' and with
Washington, -British Columbia,
and Alaska on the north, where
the atmosphere is a little too cool
and damp. Oregon is the Key
stone of the Pacific coast an'd the
fairest of all lands. - People
abroad are iust 7 beginning to
earn the true situation. Thous-
nds are coming from far and
near, and Hundreds ot thousands
will speedily lollow them and
find homes among the mountains
and in the plains and valleys..
Oregon Is "It.
For many long years Oregon
ians have awaited the period of
recognition , with what patience
they could. At times their pa
tience was taxed to the limit by
a refusal on the part of residents
in other parts of the Union" re
fusing to do justice to their be-
loved Oregon. But it now ssems
the perfections are being iecog
nized as is their due. An ex
change contains the following
splendid summary of the , resour
ces of the state:
Oregonians are just beginning
WELCOME YOUNG LADJIS.
Alpha Hall Will Open September
Fifteenth.
After Many Years.
Wednesday's train from the
bay landed a man in this city
for an hour or two who employ
ed every minute gathering data
concerning certain of our old in
habitants. O. P. Jay cox is the
name of our visitor.
something like 30 years ago
a couple of gentlemen came to
Corvallis with a bankrupt stock
of goods and opened a place of
business. The firm became
known as Shepard & Jaycox, and
the proprietors were recognized
as bright young fellows. For a
tinie they did a sort of "jayhawk-
mg ' business, but ; gradually
worked into the confidence- of
the public and built-up a good
trade. 1 hey were here tor a
number of years, but finally quit
Corvallis and moved to Walla
Walla, jWash.
Here Mr. Jaycox went into tb
general merchandising business
.wholly on his own responsibility.
Mr. ohepard it is saia oecame a
"knight of the grip." Years
passed by and Mr. Jaycox found
himself becoming possessed of
more and more tf this world's
goods with each trial balance.
He married not long after set
tling in Walla Walla and is the
father of four children. " His old
est daughter is married and as a
result Mr. Jaycox, now at the
age of 52 years finds himself a
grandfather. His youngest child
is now aged 8 years.
: It is now 26 years since Messrs.
Shepard and Jaycox left Corval
lis and this visit was the first
made this city by the latter gen
tleman in all these years. He
had just passed a week or ten
days at the coast and was here
only between trains. While
here, Mr. Jaycox stated that his
old time partner, Mr. Shepard,
died in Walla Wall last spring
of pneumonia. Thus do things
go in this world.
Notice.
1 ;"! - ' 'J ' v J; c. :v.
The undersigned hereby gives notice
to the effect that all parties are forbidden
to trust anybody whosoever ' on my ac
count after this date without a written
order. Dated August 25, 1905. G. W,
A very neat little circular has
been sent out from OAC that fur
nishes valuable information for
all young ladies who intend com
ing to this institution to study
during the coming school year.
Following is the subject matter
and nearly every item of impor
tance has been made clear:
Alpha Hall is beautifully loca
ted on the college green near the
Administration building. Sur
rounded with grounds tastefully
arranged and ornamented ;' with
choice vines and flowers, the
Hall is a typical home for yonng
ladies from abroad who desire to
live with the family of one of the
Professors while attending col
lege. Tennis courts and other
means of amusement furnished
by the students and the faculty
furnish ample opportunity for
recreation and wholesome' exer
cise on the grounds near the Hall
where the youag people may
mingle with the Faculty and
their families - and share with
them in their games and pleas
ures during hours of recreation.
Furthermore the Hall has recep"
tion room, piano, and many
other conveniences calculated to
contribute to the comfort and
home life of young ladies while
in college. - - .
During vacation Alpha Hall
has been thoroughly renovated
and refitted throughout so as to
accomodate forty students as ori
ginally, planned. The large
rooms, which are twelve by thir
teen feet, have been arranged for
two girls, who ; will be supplied
with either single or double beds
as they, may choose. There are
a few single rooms which may
be secured if engaged in time
Alpha Hall will be opened for
the reception and accommodation
of students, Friday, September
15th however, rooms should be
selected earlier.
. Each room is supplied .; with
table, chairs, chest and drawers.
mattress, springs and a bedstead.
1 he student is expected to fur
nish sheets, pillow cases, blan
kets, quilt, pillow, towels, broom,
dustpan, washbowl, pitcher,
mirror, combe, brushes, tumblers,
carpet, pictures and other orna
ments to make herroOm comfort
able and homelike.
The cost of living at , Alpha
Hall, including rent, board, heat,
electric light, hot and cold water,
bath room, etc. is $3 00 per
week, payable monthly in ad
vance. No 1 eduction will be
made during the term,' save for
prolonged absence s caused by
sickness, when one-halt will be
deducted. Relatives and visit
ing friends will be charged 15
cents per meal.
V A convenient room supplied
with necessary acqoTodations
has been provided for such of the
young ladies as desire to do their
laundry work.
Each student will be responsi
ble for the care of her- room ;
hence a deposit of $3.00 will be
collected on assigning the room,
which amount loss and breaks
age deducted will be returned
when the roorrfis vacated.
.Mail, laundry, express pack
ages and local purchases are de
livered free at the Hall, so that
it is rarely necessary for the la
dies to leave the college grounds
during school days. '
Alpha Hall will be closed
during the Christmas holidays;
but such of the young ladies as
desire, to remain in Corvallis dur
ing that time will be cared f.,r
with but.lictle if any additional
expense.
Unless excused by the Matron,
the young ladies at Aloha Hall
will be expected to attend all
college chapel exercises alo ser
vices every Sunday morning at
some, church of their choice
there being eleven churches ' in
Corvallis. .
Since the publication of the
C. Hay ward, former Matron, re
signed and Mrs. T-
lias been selected to
Flail for the coming
of '05-' 06.
B. Home
conduct the
school year
James McKay
As mentioned in our last issue
James McKay, who makes his
home near this . city with his
daughter, Mrs. John McGee, will
be 100 years old next Sunday, i
August 27. James McKay was
born in the north of Ireland, in
the county of Derry, August 27,
1805. At the age of twelve
years he came to Canada with
his parents.- Just what part of
Canada they settled in is not
known, out here young James re
mained for a number of years.
At the age of 21 years he came
to the United and it is thought
that he helped lay the first rail
road ever built at Washington,
D. C. He has had a.- varied ex
perience during life. .He came
to Oregon 22 years ago and has
since made his home with his
daughter ; above mentioned.
While he 11s both blind and deal,
he is still able to get about the
premises'; unassisted. -
James ; McKay is the father ot
William ' Mackay, ex-sheriff ot
Benton county. It will be noted
their surnames are spelled differ
ently. The explanation lies in
tne fact that the father contin
ued to spell his name as they do
Ireland while his son took an
American spelling.
Will be given by the Undersigned
for the arrest and conviction of
any party killing China Pheasants
out of season in Benton County.-
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Corvallis Social and Athletic
Club. I
II
Ira MONMOUTH STATE NORMAL
Begins its 24th year September 26.
THREE COURSES OF STUDY
Preparing for County and State certificates. Higher coiirses
, '' recognized in Washington and other States.
' . DEKAKD FOR KCRMAL TRAINED TEACHERS.
Longer terms, higher wages and better
opportunities for promotion award the
Normal ' graduate for ; his enterprise.
School directors appreciate the superior
ability of Monmouth graduates and the
demand far exceeds the supply. Special
attention given to methods work in
grade i and ungraded schools.
Catalogues Csntaining Full information
will be sent on application. Correspond
ence invited, address
E. D. RES3LE3, Presidsnt.
is
JD 1ST 8 tSm "II k
Annual Regatta.
Newport, Oregon's famous
resort, will be in gala day attire
tomorrow and Sunday. , A. re
gatta is scheduled to occur and
some of the most noted oarsmen
on tne coast .are saw to nave
agreed to enter ; the contests.
Among the visiting oarsmen are
W. J. Patton and R. Hanbow,
of the Portland Rowing Club,
and E. O. Gloss, champion of
the Northwest and winner of
the last Canadian regatta.
The life-saving crew will give
a fine maritime dri and exhibi
tion. There are to be tub races
and sailing as well. Swimming
events will prove interesting, too,
and many other 'things are on
the boards to occur. Saturday
is the day for all these sporting
events to occur. On Sunday
there is to be a monster clambake.
Anybody who knows what a
crack-a-jack a clambake is can
readily see what is promised next
Sunday to visitors at the coast.
Have a clam?
If your watch shows any irregu- j
larity , or ; gives other evidence that f
something is wrong with it, better !
have it examined by. a competent 5
watchmaker. You won't find -any
more skillful ' or more experienced
anywhere than right here. We clean and repair all sorts of
watches thoroughly and quickly and guarantee all our work as
; well-as our prices to be right. If your watch chain is beginning
signs ot wear, or if you d like a new chain tor any rea-
are prepared to supply you with the best gold-hlled one
a moderate price. We carry the Simmons make, the
aiown and most strongly guaranteed chains ever sold.
S. PRATT, Jeweler and Optician.
best
juu xriiiitiiig
WheiKyou pay out
good, money for
printing, be sure
and get good print
ing for the money I
Cheap Sunday Rates Between
Portland aad Willamette
Valley Points.
Low round trip rales have been placed
n effect between Portland and Willam
ette Valley points, in either direction
Tickets will be sold
SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS.
and limited to return on Or beTor- tlw
following Monday. '. x
Rate to or From Corvallis, $3.00
Call ot) Southern Pacific Co's Agents
for particulars.
Good Work
you no more
the bad.
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 vr ho
puts it out.' '
costs .
than
Good printing is correct in
spelling correct "r in gram
marcorrect in punctuation
on - good stock printed
withi good ink and some
thing that it is a pleasure to
look at. ,
it im news t
-.. and all your friends who are interested in Furniture and
House Furnishings. Our, large store room is full of well
selected sto jk of goods, and more coming on every freight.
' Do you need a Couch? 20 different styles to select from.
New line of Linoleums just received, prices 60c to 80c
per square yard, Come in and see our new Side-boards
and Parlor Suit.'. After thjs date you will find our Stoves,
Ranges, and S) elf Goods' all in the new store where you
are always weL'ome. ,
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The HouG-FurnishGFGm
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to realize that they, live in
Parker . 70-1
last annual catalogue, Mrs. E.