CO EVA hi Vol. XLH. Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, Friday, December 1. 1!M. OS H J A CANNOT UNDERSTAND. The Following is From the Salem Statesman. Twenty-eight to nothing. And Willamette had the goose ege. Oh, how chop-fallen the loyal friends of the Willamette foot ball eleven looked last evening as the unwelcome bulletins were posted in the Statesman window recording the progress of the ter rible walloping the boys were receiving attne hands of the Cor valiis "farmers!" No cheers; no smiles, but sadness and sur pries. But there is no use wail ing about the result; the boys will do better next tire. Just read the story of the disaster from the sporting editor who witnessed it: "It passeth all understanding." For a climax of the strangest and most unsatisfac tory football sea son in the history of football in the Pacific northwest, Wiliamette lost to the Oregon x Agricultural College at Corvallis "yesterday by a score of '28 to o. Outweighed and outplayed, battered and beaten, t&e local lads contested every inch of the ground with a fierceness and desperation that is characteristic sf their gritty play ing. The game served to substan tiate the belief that both Coryallis and Willamette are stronger than the University of Oregon, yet both have been beaten by the latter institution, and Eugene has the Oregon championship. Of course, Corvallis is a better team than Willamette, but not nearly so much so as the score would indicate, for there is no denying the fact that the Salem lads did not play their best game, OAC's getting the ball on the kick-off and carrying it right through for a touchdown, seemed to daze and overwhelm the Methodists, and they went to pieces at the start W. U. has an uncertain team, and there are many who still maintain that it is invincible when at its best. Yesterday the tatigue of the train ride, the un familiar field, the "" inclement .weather and many other things hurt the changes of the Salem players. However, Corvallis deserves the fruits of victorv. It is the general opinion that if U. of O. had been in Willamette's place the result would have been prac tically the same. The farmers are simply too heavy for the other Oregon' elevens. Their interference is great and with men like, Walker, Dolan, Ab raham and Root to carry the ball, the attack is irrisistible. These players are the stars, but the whole eleven played as one , man, Returning to the four players mentioned, Walker and Dolan, the tackles, respectively calleci, "Fat" and "Fuzzy," deserve great credit. Walker is too big to stop, ana wnenever he was called upon to take the ball a big gain resulted. It is evident that his transfer from center to tackle was ; a wise move. Dolan is another good ground gainer, but he depended upon fine interfer ence for his runs, while Walker was a whole team by himself. Captain Root at right half lived up to his reputation, his 25-yard run at the beginning of the game being the longest of the day, as Corvallis used line-bucking al- most entirely. Abraham, the full-back, did not prove himself the star he was credited to be, but he played good ball. As Willamette did not once mate yardage, tnere were no offensive - stars. ' Xounsberry, however, made a good gain when he wriggled through the termers for a 15-yard run, the occasion being Corvallis' kick-off from the 25-yard line after a touchdown. He was also given 'the ball , for another gain of four yards' im mediately : afterward, but his team-mates failed to make up the remainder. This was practically all the ground Willamette gain ed, except by Coleman's punts, which were good, but his kick offs miserable. Nace also played a good game, and Pollard was a match for the giant jWalker, and a great bulwark of the line, as was Philbrook at guard. These two big fellows, together with Kellar, were the only ones really able to cope with the gigantic farmers, for such men as Nelson and Marker, the 154-pound cen ter and the 164-pound guard, were swept off their feet as by an avalanche, but full of grit to the last. Rader at fullback was a tower of strength on the defensive outplaying his opponent, Abra ham, despite the latter's aid by his team-mates. Rader is a like ly candidate for all Northwest honors. In general, it was a good game and Willamette lost to a worthy foe, although by a score out of proportion to the real comparative strength of the two teams. A company of over 200 loyal sup porters went on the excursion in the moining. The crowd at the game was large, and CorvulUs was last night fpotball mad. The students executed the "serpentine march." The Show is On. During the last few days before the opening: of the Corvallis Poultry Show a number of our chicken fanciers were as busy as bees making preparations for the exhibit. The show opened on Thanksgiving Day and the day before saw a very large number of coods of fancy-bred chickens come in by express. The exhibit is well worth any body's time to visit. In fact, it is of great interest whether you are engaged in the chicken busi ness or not. For many it will prove an education. Those in charge report a much higher class of birds entered this year than last, in numbers it will be on a par with thelshow of a year ago However, this is counting chick ens onlv: if one were to reckon the many rare and ; beautiful pheasants and pigeons to be seen at this exhibit .the number far surpasses collection of the show a year ago and . that one was high-class. We are now right in the height of our glory - in the matter of chicken show this year and have on exhibit at the Opera House some as fine birds as the country at large produces. This is not idle talk, but a fact. We prefer you to doubt our word and gvisit the show for your satisfaction on this and other points. Every thing is cleanliness itself and a special : effort is being made to interest the ladies in the show. The management would greatly appreciate a chicken show party and; here is an opportunity for some of our ladies and gentlemen to come to the front in a novel way. - . General Thorn, who arrived home a few days ago, came in com pany with an attack 01 grippe, Re i reports the greatest success with the agricultural mobile which he has invented and on which he has been employed during the sum mer and fall. The machine itself is practically completed and the only thing remaining now is the attachment of power. This mat ter is soon to be determined. BAN ON FOOTBALL Columbia University Forbids Game After Jan. 1. Torture of a Preacher. The storv of the torture of .Rev. 0. D, Moore, pastor of the Baptist church of Harpersville. N. Y., will interest you. He says : "I suffered agonies, because of a persistant cough, resulting from the grip. 1 had to sleep sitting up in bed. 1 tried many remedies, without relief, until I took Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, which entirely cured my Cough, and saved me trom Consumption." A grand cure tor diseased conditions of Throat and lungs. At Allen & Woodward druggists. 50c $1.00, guaranteed. Trial bottle free. j.ne ioiiowing aispatcn was sent out from New York Citv. Nov. 28: Columbia University has abol ished the game of football, as at present played, as one game of sports in which students of the university will be permitted to engage. 1 his action was taken at a meeting of the Columbia University student organizations held tonight at the University, at which were present the lollowing members of the committee: Professor Lord chairman; Pro fessor Mitchell and Professor Odell; also President Butler and Dean Kirchway and Professor Brogart, the two latter being former chairmen of the - com mittee: The following preamble and resolutions were adopted: Under the authority conferred by the University Council oa Student'o Organ izations to supervise and control all student organizations, athletic and other wise which in any way repiesent the university before the public; it is '..Resolved, That from and alter Decem ber 31, I9O5, the Football Association of Columbia University shall be disbanded, before which date ali accounts shall be settled.' Resolved, That in the opinion of thib committee the present game of football Bhall be abolished and the committee respectfully recommends to the univer sity - council that the game be prohibited at Columbia University. The action of, this committee is hnal. 1 he students are not permitted to play without the consent of the committee and, if they do so, they render them selves liable to expulsion. Professor I,ord said after the meeting of the committee : The reason for this action need no ex planation. They must be present to the mind of every one acquainted with the game as now played. Only by such radical action can the university and college life be rid of an obsession which, it is believed, has become as burdensome to the great mass of students as it baa proved itselfharmful to academic stand ing and dangerous to human life. 1 From the above we see that reaction has set in as the result of i sentiment The game of football is a strenuous one it can not, be denied. Almost every where there is a cry for modifi cations of rules and of the game generally, but Columbia Univer sity, of New York City, takes the lead among all ot the large col leges of this country in abolish ing the game. The game of football as at present played is most danger ous and on a -count of lovers of puie and wholesome sport, as well as the interest of athletics generally, it seems too bad that there could not be a modification of the game to a degree that would reduce the danger to life and limb. As at present indulg ed in the game is pretty hard on the youth of the. land. It is a false doctrine to preach that the flower of young manhood must be crippled for life in order to make the tuture generation strong. We do not desire to -see the game go, and would suggest such a compromise as would les sen casualties and place the game on a footing approved by all It seems that this could be ac complished. , If - the game is maintained along present lines it is quite likely to be frowned out of col leges and universities. This, however, will not, in all prob ability kill the sport, but will result m football leagues n the same lines that at present foster professional baseball teams. Whatever may be the turn of af fairs it is quite likely that the recent action of Columbia Uni versity will result in good. and the Telegram gives the lol lowing report on a few staples: Hops are considered firm at present quotations, under stress of inquiry on the part of brewers. Dealers report orders for choice at ioj and nc, while prim have readier sale than they did r few days ago. Even old hops, which were sot considered worth anything, are now called for fre quently. - "Brewers realize that the bot tom has been struck in the Ore gon hop market,'" said Mc Kin ley Mitchell today, "and they have become more , anxious to buy. Some brokers have told them they need be in no hurry, as hops would go still lower in Oregon. These same dealers now realize that they have waited a little too long." Giowers who have refused to sell at the very low prices offered are not by any means anxious to let go at the increased offers, but are likely to hold on until a few cents higher are reached. In the opinion of some dealers better prices will prevail before the season has passed, but these dealers' did not' look for high prices. They indicate that 12c, or possibly 14c, may rule before the entire crop of Oregon has been disposed of. Beef will be cheap all season in Portland, h unless California should draw on Oregon's stock of beef cattle. The dry season in that state is again a source of anxiety to stockmen, . and fat steers will be very scarce for the San Francisco market unless copious rains fall between now and January, occordmg to local livestock dealers who are watch ing the trend of events. "Very little choice beef is coming into Jrortiana now, be cause owners of fat steers ate holding off for an advance," one dealer said. "Common cattle are very cheap, and they make indifferent beef, but they keep the prices of good , steers down, and discourage the sending of choice qualities to market. No . improvement is apparent in the chicken market, and large numbers of both live and dressed appear on Front street, without ; any demand. Buyers are all looking for turkeys today, but dealers hope the high price of the Thanks giving birds will be kept up in order that chickens may be mov ed at some figure. When the re tail : price of turkeys is 25c a pound or more, many customers prefer chickens oh' account of the difference in price. Fresh Oregon ra nch eggs are so scarce as to be virtually out of the market, and quotations on Eastern cold storage have been marked up to 25 and 27 c a dozen. These latter have ad vanced in the East and are likelv to remain high until the Oregon product appears, in January. Several carloads 01 Eastern eggs are consumed in Portland every week. EXTRA INDUCEMENT For the Holiday Trade We are now comfortably located in our new and large quarters on north Main, street in the Fischer building. Our stock is new in every line and very complete. During the next thirty days there will be special inducements for the public to trade here. . Unmatchable bargains in every department Come. roceries, Shoes, Ladies' Dress Oecds, en's and Children's Clothing, Dishes, Fancy Lamps, Cutlery, Croekery, Els. Toys For the Little Folk Lay in a supply nowwhile the stock is unbroken. Bring the little children and let them suggest what Santa Claus shall proyide. The variety is great and prices are low. Silverware b ree with cash purchases. Goods delivered to all parts of the city at all hours of the day. OSES Christmas and New Year Beautiful "T t T?Tp O Lovely Jewelry V-i-AX. JL k Silverware The Holiday Season is near , at hand time to think about your friends. This store is full of good suggestions and we invite you to inspect the large, stock of magnificent holiday offerings. A FIFTY DOLLAR DIAMOND RING Some one will get this ring for nothing next January. For every dollar purchase you get a ticket. Ask us to explain. E. W. S. PRATT, Jeweler and Optician. Country school district teachers can i be supplied with monthly re port oards by the Gazette. Write yon? wants. 81tf Take The Gazette for all the local news. Condition of Market. .. The most important thing in any country is the condition of the ; market. ; , Portland is the market for this part of the world PAYING POSITIONS await every young man or young lady who will thoroughly qualify in Shorthand, Typewriting, Bookkeeping, and English. Day and Night School Night school meets on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 t 9:30. Day school, 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. Five da-vs a week. TAKES BUT A SHORT TIME. " CORVALLIS BUSINESS COLLEGE I. E. BICHAHDSON, President. Soliool at Fisher's Hall Fair teim"$5.00. All lessons private; positively no spectators; classes every niyht, 7:30 to 10; lessons every afternoon, 2 till 5. A complete term consists of the following named dances: Waltz, Two-Step, Schottische, Three-Step and Five-Step. The latest dances taught all dancers at the rate of 50 cents a lesson. The hall and every facllitv nmv be had for all parties of a social and private nature. Orchestra music furnished for all occasions. For further information inquire at the Hall of PROF. Om RAYMOND, INSTRUCTOR Don t miss the opportunity to look over our large line this week. Matchless bargains in rugs and art squares. Some very pretty A xministers added to our already large stock It is not too early to select your presents We have a large land well selected stock bought express ly tor the holiday ( rade. Goods will be marked and stored until Christmas if desired. Another invoice of pictures ar rives this week. (GabnMHB Sob sumaO co ano