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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 8, 1905)
Published Tuesdays and Fridays by Gazette Publishing Company. The snIiS'ii iptlon prie of the Gazette fnr -crveral years has been, and remains, i iwr annum, or 5 per cent, discount if pnui in arlva'' 07 FRANCHISE. , nopolies ever organized , in the JNortnwest, unless you have - I stated in the words of the fran ! chise some little consideration in ! the way of reduction to the city vv uv u img ll" Alio tiling to ; consider is not. how much higher ;our rates should be, but how ! much lower in view of the fact : that the cost of production has been lessened one-half. Citizens' League Discusses Mat ter at Meeting Tuesday. Ths matter of granting an electrical franchise came before the Citizens' League at a meet ing of that body Tuesday. As nearly as can be ascertained the following represents the points hrnno-Vih mir. in n tVpa for nil dis- cussion: This is a very important mat te with the administration of any city, and at the present time it is a vital question with the city of Corvallis. A large corporation known as the "elch Co., representing many millions of dollars, operat ing electric light and power plants in Eugene, Albany, Leb anon, Jefferson, Silverton, Salem and a number of other towns in the valley, are asking the City of Corvallis for a franchise fpr 30 years, for the purpose of sup plying the city with electrical power, and for the privilege of supplying the city with electric lights 22 years after the expira- i-: i-i . u No time in the history of Cor vallis has such a good thing come our way and it is certainly up to the citizens of this community to grasp this new proposed elec trie current as quickly as possible which will put us on a par with our sister towns throughout the valley. The grocer will use this power to grind his coffee, the butcher to run his- sausage mill, the con- ieccioner to pun nis taity and turn his ice cream freezer, the dentist to run his , drill, the jew eler to turn his clock, . , the, black smith to run hig forgekhthe print er to operate his-upress, the the barber ..to shampoo, , your head, the bartender for, .mjxing your soft drinks; besidesM the saw mills, foundry, laundry, flour mills, planingjaaills, furni ture factory and every industry, used, .will all use the power. This is the "Electric Age" and it will not be long before all the heat we use . will be generated by electricity instead of wood. What does the city get in re turn for this 30 year franchise? Does she get her lights any cheaper? - Will the franchise provide that the City of Corval lis in consideration of this very large grant of 30 years will have a guarantee of them that the rate for light for both the city and the private individual will be lower than the present, rates, or not even to exceed the present rates which are not - unreason able? On will the City of Corvallis, in return for this 30 years fran- cnise, oe compelled to pay a higher rate, as the other towns of Eugune, Albany, Lebanon. etc , where this present company 1 ' -, ,. n t .. is aireaay operating . isn t our rate for light' in Corvallis reason aole, and isn't the fact that the present ecfrnpany can maintain this plant at a profit, and with the new current can reduce its running expenses one-half, sufficient reason that our price for light should be no higher, if anything lower? -In conclusion, if the Welch Co is charging a higher rate in the other towns where they are now operating, is it not reasonable to believe they will make the same charge in Corvallis if such rates as we are now paying are hot stipulated in the words of the franchise? Would they be ex pected to charge us less than pther towns were paying? Don't give away a franchise for nothing when you place the city in the power of one of the largest mo-1 FARMERS' SHORT COURSE. OAC Affords Excellent Opportu nity for Course of Study To five Oregon farmers who; are unable to pursue a four-year1 course in the Agricultural , Col- lege, a share iu the advantages of higher education, the college lias for many years conducted Farmer's Institutes in variou parts of the State. But the In stitute, while it has its place, has developed another movement of perhaps greater importance, that of holding a more extended In stitute known as the Short Course in Agriculture, Horticulture, and Dairying. The main conception of such schools is that they are places where people from the farm and orchard practical farmers and fruit growers can understand ing study the application of some ot the fundamental laws of their occupation. In mentioning the Short Course we feel that we can make it thoroughly practical for auv intelligent agriculturist, and that we can make scietific agriculture and horticulture both educational and useful. Such a course covers a field which on ac count of lack of time and appar atus for illustration cannot be undertaken in the regular Farm ers' Institutes. The course consists of a series of popular lectures along lines suited to aid horticulturists, dairymen and others engaged in agricultural pursuits in develop ing the great natural resources of our State. The lectures are all supplemented by laboratory work under the supervision of experts who strive to make the course thoroughly practical by adapting the work so far as possible to the needs of each individual. The primary study is of things rather than books, and there is always kept in mind the practical side of the matter under discussion. Little time is spent in purely theoretical discussion. There will be no educational test. No special ; preparation is necessary as the instruction will be given by lectures and practical work; It is the aim of this course to give the student the largest possible amount of practical in formation regarding the various phases of agriculture and horti culture. An important source of infor mation for those attending this course is the Station and College library where th.i best books on agriculture, horticulture and dairying are lound. The bulle tins of the experiment stations of of all States in the Union are Tin file at the College and will be at the command of anvone. "wanting them.. These bulletins are in valuable as being about the only source from which one can get information as to the present status of, and the progress that is being made in . agricultural matters. .... : - :: -.;.;' . Ah effort will be made to direct the reading along particular lines ia such a way that the reader will get in touch with the piogressive work that is being - done in his particular occupation. The first lecture of the series will be given at 9:00 a. m., January 8, 1906", and the course will close '. Friday, January 19, 1906. Special Course in Dairying. The Special Dairy Course will open on the same date, January 8, 1906, as the Short Course in Agriculture, and continue six weeks, closing February 16. 1906. Lecture periods will be so arranged that those of special in terest to diary stadents can be attended without interference with regular dairy work. ine course is designed to familiarize students with the modern forms of diary apparatus and teach the undelying princi ples of the production, care, and manufacture of milk into butter and cheese. . Both the how and 1 : 1 1 1 . 1 . way win pe me aim 01 tne in structors, and it is the intention that the ideas set forth will be applicable to the farm dairy as well as the larger creamery or cheese factory. The dairy course is open to all persons of good moral character, I il 1 ' t ' r- 1 m coin maie ana iemaie, who are at least eighteen years of age and who have a common school edu- cacion. No entrance examina- A.' Ml I . . . - . 110ns win oe required, but it is expected that those seeking ad mission will be able to intelli gently understand lectures, take some notes, and perform a small amount of text-book work. More than one-half of the floor space on the . first floor of Acri- cultural Hall is devoted to the dairy department. At the left of the main entrance is the dairv WARD OFF DISEASE Friday Evening December 8 At Opera House The social event of the season. Come and have a good time. Turney's orchestra will play. Spectators, 25c. ; Dancers, 50c . A ColiimMa Qrapfeopfaone Entertains Everybody If you own a Graphophone, you may, without trouble and at small expense, listen at will to the latest music of the opera house or con cert hall, as rendered by the greatest artists, or hear the voices of idiuuuis tummzuians m laugnter-provoking monologues. Another pleasing ieature-you can make your own records, once you own machine. Its an easy way to make home life pleasant and happy. A Graphophone as a Christmas Present - will delight the entire familv." We can furnish 7 inch records for 35c; 10 inch records for 60c.. We are graphophone dealers and can supply you with the best machines "757 "3?. C Tir at.t. would do than good tion from It ISA mm By fortifying your system with a reliable blood medicine. An alcoholic stimulant more harm and the reao would leave you nearer complete pros traUon than ever before. With stomach find blood in good order you can fight the battle of life suc , cessfnlly against all odds. Ctoi.ieK Seal root (Hy drastis), is a famous remedy for dyspep sia, and Queen's boot 1 (SUttingia), has a direct action in promoting the renewal of the blood. Both of these are used in Dr. Pierce's- Golden Medical Discovery in such a way, by skillful extraction, com bination and solution without alcohol, that their best effects are secured. Many years of "actual practice con vinced Dr. Pierce of the value of many native roots as medicinal agents and he went to great expense, both In time and in money, to perfect his own peculiar pro cesses for rendering them both efficient and safe for continuous use as tonic and rebuilding agents. The enormous popularity of "Golden Medical Discovery" is due both to its scientific compounding and to the actual medicinal value of the ingredients. The publication of the names of the ingredi ents on the wrapper of every bottle hereafter to be sold, gives full assur ance of its non-alcoholic character and removes all objection to the use of an "unknown remedy.? Es?Vecr The Original LITTLE LIVER .Ve5I"v PILLS, first put up by old Dr. Xees R. V. Pierce over 40 years ago. Much imitated, but never equaled. Little pill, Little dose, but give great re sults in a curative way in all derange ments of Stomach, Liver and Bowels. "Common Sense Medical Adviser" will be sent free, paper-bound, for 21 one-cent stamps, to pay the cost of mailing only, or cloth-bound for 31 stamps. Address Dr. R. V. Pierce, 6C3 Main Street, Buf falo, N. Y. instructor's office, and to the right are located the dairy rooms proper. The main work room, located in the northwest corner, is 24x44 feet with cement floor sloping trom all directions toward the center where a bell trap con nects with the sewer svstem of the building. This room is equipped with seven of the mod era styles of cream separators. operated by either steam or hand power. , There are also combined churns and workers, box churns table workers, receiving and ripening vats, and the necessary apparatus lor the manufacture ol full cream Cheddar cheese. The services of W. W. Grant an expert in cheese making, have been secured for the special dairy course. Mr. Grant is at presen instructor in the California Dairy acnoci ana nas nad a wide ex perience as traveling dairy in structor in Canada. His work should be of much importance to all persons interested in cheese making. Any person desiring more in formation regarding the special work of this course should send to the clerk of the institution and ask for a special bulletin. In ad a ' . 1' anion to tne . course above out nnea mere win be -numerous lectures by the specialists of OAC. BIG in Men's iViackintoshes All men's Mackintosh es carried over from last season reduced to S 2.50 values at S1.25 ;5.oo 2.55 6.00 3.00 T.50 . 3.75 10.00 5.00 15.00 7.50 STYLES ARE GOOD J. PJ3. PJOLArj &son New cloaks from .$ 7.50 to New rain coats from 7. 50 to New separate skirts from 3.50 to New black dress goods from . 50 to New colored dress goods from , .50 to New dress plaids. . .75 to New cravenettes 1.50 to Black silks, 36 inch 1.25 to New shirt waists 2.00 to Ladies' fine shoes 2.50 to Ladies' fine slippers 1.50 to Silk petticoats 5 00 to New'-furs... 2.50 to Royal Worchester corsets 1.00 to New white blankets 5.00 to New undressed kid gloves . . . .. 1.50 Men's suits and overcoats 10.00 to Young Men's suits and overcoats . . 7.50 to Boys' knee pants suits 2.50 to Men's fine shoes 2.50 to Silk umbrellas 2.50 to House jackets, lounging robes 5.00 to Suit cases. . 2.50 to Table linens - .50 to Napkins, per dozen 1. 00 to Linen damask sets 7.50 to Complete stock art materials. Mexican hand-drawn linens. $20.00 20 00 10.00 2.00 1.50 1.50 2.00 2.00 10.00 4 00 3.50 10.00 15 00 6.00 10.00 35.00 25.00 10.00 5-00 6.50 10.00 8.50 1.50 5.00 10.00 NOW! MOW mm!l For 30 days only we will offer all our Talkaphone and Columbia Grraphophones at twenty five per cent discount. We are also adding to our line the VICTOR and EDISON talking machines. These two machines need no boasting-they speak for themselves. We also carry the following lines of records: Yictor Records, Zonophone Records, Columbia Records, Edison Records, American Records. Remember, we are headquarters for the above lines. GRAHAM a D. E.MATTHEWS ' 7 Graduate Optician and Jeweler Fits eyes accurately and scientifically. We give better bar gains in Diamonds, Watches and Jewelry than -any store in Corvallis 16 eize gold filled hunting, 23 year case with 15 jeweled Elgin movement $15.50 JSaov anc children's Bohd gold rings, plain and fancy each, Your watch cleaned and guaranteed one year for (Can not be done better at any price.) Mainsprings, guarasteed one year The above are samples of our bargains;, call and judfcrs for yourself. .50 1.C0 1.C0 D. C. H lest and. . Chss. Blakeatea. GORVALUS STEAM LAUliDRY. Patronize Heme Industry. Outmldo Ordon Solicited. All Work Guaranteed. CORVALLIS, ' OREGOK. GOK. 1 Bancin gv School at Fisher's Hall Full tprm tR IW All Immi. :nnn. 1 ' . , - - -- . k"""ci iwoiuvoiy uu Bpeuwiors: ciasees every T-rs '. c.cijf mrauwu, uu o. a. co ui pic te lerm consists or Uie following named dances : Waltz, Two-Step; Schottiscbe.Three-Step and FiveStep. The latest dances taught all dancers at the rate of 60 cents a lesson. ' The hall and every facility may be had for all parties of a social and private nature. Orchestra music famished for all occasions. Foe further information inquire at the "Hall of rtivs- Um fcJi YmUKUs tnSTKztCTCR '