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PEACE TO HIS ASHES.
Senator John H. Mitchell has
ceased to be. At an unexpected
moment he is taken from errth;
taken, too, at a time when he is
bearing a burden of humiliation
almost (perhaps it was) beyond
human endurance; taken from
his remaining friends at a time
when his record was clouded
such is the end of a man who for
years had been a power for good
in Oregon.
It is human to err. and he may
have made mistakes, such, too
that it would be unwise to con
done, but the penalty has been
paid in death and it is best for
us all that we say "Peace to
His Ashes.'' Many years of
faithful service to Oregon, his
chosen state, should be placed to
his credit and the '"trial balance"
of his life made such as to leave
it within the province of his
friends to cherish some noble
deed of the dead statesman
Nor is this all. Allowing: for his
weakness and the cloud of dis
grace that hung about him even
unto death there was much of
nobleness about Senator Mitchell
and the people of Oregon have
many things for which to thank
him-
As a statesman he ranked
among the able senators of this
country No man without much
of good in him could have been
exhalted by the people to the
position which he graced. The
regret is universal that he could
not nave uvea so tnat no sus
picion of human frailty should
have followed him to the grave!
Judge not lest ye be judged.
Tribute to His Comrade.'
BENTON'S CANDIDATE.
n 1 i J-t i . -wr
n.aicor uazetxe: xour an
nouncement of the coming of G,
A. Gerhart to address our peo
ple at the Opera House on he
14th inst., gives me unspeakable
pleasure. i
I know Mr Gearhart well have
known him from boyhood. Mr.
Gearhart was a member of the
famous First New York Dra
goons. I have seen him ride
with his regiment amidst thun
derbolts, and burnished rows o:
i . .i .
sceeion more tnan tnree score
battlefields where the inspired
and ordained sons of God dis
played a courage that was heroic
and a heroism that was sublime
in their matchless struggle to
save the life of this Republic
Mr. Gearhart's superb record
as a soldier and his spot
less career as a loyal citizen will
outlive the glory and splendor of
the Knights of the Golden
Fleece. His rugged, manly,
christian character and sterling
qualities are more enviable and
honorable than Stars and Garters
or Orders of Nobility.
I beg to invite all of my com
rades of the late Civil war, also
the veterans of the late Spanish
American war, to go and hear
this peerless, gifted American
Orator.
Rsspectfully,
T. J. Thorp.
Late Col. First N. Y. Dragoons,
and Brevet Brig. Gen. U. S. Vols.
Corvallis, Or.,)
Dec 11, 1905. i
For the benefit of those of our
readers who mav not have seen
Friday's Oregonian we re
print the following from that
journal, bearing on the candi
dacy of Dr. .Withycombe for
'ovemor of Oregon:
A farmer and a farmer candi
date for Governor of Oreeon. is
what Dr. James Withycombe, of
Corvallis, calls himself.
And the doctor is proud of the
title, for he thinks farming the
best occupation1 on earth and
among Oregon industries the
most valuable. Yet he concedes
that if he were a miner or a man
ufacturer or a merchant he might
be satisfied, too, but as a tiller
of the soil and a- grower of live
stock he thinks he is in nature's
best notch.
Dr. Withycombe was in Port
land yesterday getting ready the
agricultural remarks which be
was to make to the Evening Star
Grange at Mount Tabor last
night. This was the real purpose
oi his coming-from the Agricul
tural College at Corvallis, where
he is director of the experiment
station, but he allowed himself
to take a trip through the political
highways and byways when ask
ed how he was raping for gov
ernor.
Dr. Withycombe was first of
Republicans to announce his
candidacy. That was awt y back
last spring. Since that time, C.
A. Johns, lawyer of Baker City,
has shied his castor into the
ring, and T. T. Geer, of Salem,
is beleived to be abut to do the
same.
Between the two is Dr. Withy
combe, whom both factions dis
own, but who hopes to be the
means of uniting them in the
election.
Is Dr. Withycombe disconcert
ed by the word that Mr. Geer
intends to run for Governor? Is
he alarmed by the candidacy of
Mr. Johns, for whom J. W.
Scnber, of La Grande, has been
working in Portland, several
days past? He says nay to both
questions.
A 3 "T TTT'M
Ana as ur. wunycomoe was
the first republican to become a
candidate, so he is now the first
to mase Known tne issues upon
which be will make his cam
paign. Asstatea Dy mm in an
interview with The Oregonian
yesterday, they will be in paitas
ro.'lows:
Taxation ot franchises : and
other intangible properties that
now escape the Assessor."
Uniform assessment and tax-
auon oi ranroaas in tne various
counties.
A state board of control for
state institutions.
A law to regulate state baits,
One board for management of
normal schools.
A gross-earnings tax on tele
graph, telephone and express cor
porations. '
Improvement of the Columbia
River and coast seaports of Ore
gon.
Purchase of the locks at Ore
gon City by the National Govern
ment. . . '
Liberal support by the state
of agricultural fairs and farmers'
institutes.
Amendment to thelconscitution
so that the governor and people
may veto liems in appropriation
bills.
A sqjiare deal for every person
A greater and a united Oregon
iiT11 1:a-' -Ml 1- l i
laiK pouucsr ne responded,
after makin? known his olatfr rm )
for he was asked to tell what he
thought of matters and things as
they affected himself and his
riyals. "Now see here," he
went on, apologetically, "If
you were to ask me about a bull.
"It gives m: pride to say that
am a larmer candidate, for agri
culture has been my Ufa work; '
But look here," he inter-
ected, 'as he saw his remarks
going down on paper, "am I. not
using a lot of I's? They're all
right on potatoes, but too many
n politics is a bother.
"One ot the worst forms ot
social iniustice." he resumed.
getting back to his discourse, "is
that which come from uneven
burdens of taxation. Under the
present system, farms and live
stock and homes of the manv
poor in cities aud towns are taxed
higher than their rightful share."
lo deviate: this franchises
ought to be taxed, railroads
ought to be uniformly assessed.
and the gross earnings ot tele-
. i i . i - -
grapn ana teiepnone ana express
companies should be taxed. To
be sure, the ' assessor of Mult
nomah has assessed franchises in
Portland, but his authority under
the law is uncertain, and the
state should have another law.
"The time has come when our
state institutions should be
managed by a board of control
This would assure economy of
administration and more effi
ciency of service.
. t A 1.1 -a
"Ana tne time nas also come
when the people's treasure on de
posit in private banks should be
safe-guarded by regular inspec
tion of their finances by a state
examiner. The people of Ore
gon have lost large sums of
money through careless and con
scienceless banking methods,
and many have been brought
down to poverty
Bids for Wood.
Bids for furnishing the Oregon Agri
cultural College with wood for the Col
lege year of I9O6-7 will be received at the
Office of the Clerk and Purchasing Agent
tip to and mclndiug Saturday, December
30, 19O5. Call foi specifications at the
College Office. 101
" Please Smile
AND
Look Pleasant."
When a woman says "I am racked with
pain," the word "racked " recalls the days
when they stretched the tender bodies ol
women on tne racK witn rope and pulley
until the very joints cracked.
Fancy an attendant saying to the tor
tured woman, "Please smile and: look
pleasant." 1
And yet the woman "racked with pain,
is expected to smile through hor agony
and to make home happy. She can't
do it. It is against Nature. Generally
speaking, the racking pains of ill-health
such as headache, backache aud "bearing-down
pains "are related to derange
ments or disorders of the organs dis
tinctly feminine. When this condition
is removed the general health is restored,
and with health comes back the smile of
happiness.
Any woman may regain her health at
home without offensive questionings or
examinations by the use-of Dr. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription. Sick women may
consult Dr. Pierce, by ' letter, free of
charge. ; Such letters are treated as
sacredly confidential. ,
"It affords me pleasure to relate the won
derful merits of your great medicines, espe
cially your 'Favorite Prescription,'" writes
Mr. J. Wesley Ehine, of Woodbury, N. Jersey.
L. Box 262. "My wife has been using Mr for
some time past, having suffered severely
with bearins-down pains, aching in back,
and many other complaints peculiar to
women. She was very weak, could not do
any heavy work or washing but can do all
kinds of work now. She is soon to become a
mother but we do not fear the result (as
heretofore), all due to your wonder-worker.
'Favorite Prescription."
"Your 'Pleasant Pellets are also worth
many times their price. I have used them
for biliousness and stomach trouble, and
have found them to be all that you claim.
They are my constant companions once
used, always kept."
Given away. The People's
Common Sense Medical Ad
viser is sent free on receipt
of stamps to pay expense of
mailing only. The book con
tains 1008 pages, over 700 illus
trations and several colored
plates. Send 21 one-cent
stamps for the paper-bound
book, or 31 stamps for the
cloth bound. Address Dr.
E. V. Pierce, Buffalo. N. Y.
The Packard
Opera House, Thurs
day Night, Dec. 14
6i
th Centyries"
Gi A. GEARHART.
Take The Gazette for all the
local news. ' " i
or a cow, or a sheep, or a hog,
or vetches, I might be able to
give some information, but when
it comes to politices, I don't know
much. '
''I am not a candidate of any
clique or faction, and if there are
any bosses I expect them to work
against me, I am a candidate,
pot before the bosses, but before
the people, and if I can't be
nominated by the people, I don't
want to be nominated at all. I
don't consider invself a politician
at all, for I am ignorant of poli
tical manipulations, never having
done work in : that line," and never
having been a candidate for pol
itical office before.
r
Everything
for the
Woman
A Brilliant Array of Tempting Offer
ings for Economical Holiday Shoppers
This week J. M. Nolan & Son sound the Christmas note that all have been waiting for. We are happy to sav
that never in the history of this store have we been so well prepared to meet the wants of the people The shelves
and cases are crammed fall, and during the days before Christmas our show windows will sparkle and glow with the
brightest, richest, and most suggestive holiday goods ever displayed in Coryallis. Christmas is only a short two
weeks away-n shopping days-just enough time to do all your buying comfortably. During these few days we
want every man, woman and child in the city to visit this store. We urge you to come because we know we can save
you money. All the wanted and desirable articles have been marked so low in price that they are placed within the
reach of all-the humble as well as the more well-to-do. Below we offer a list of timely suggestions of useful things
that wtll make very appropriate and pleasing gifts. Price quotations barred from this advertisement-a personal ex
animation of our wares, and the prices, will prompt you to loosen your purse-strings. Come today its time
Helpful Hints For
Ladies
Silk Dress Patterns
Wool Dress Patterns
Velveteen Suitings
Cloaks and Fura
Shoes and Slippers
Silk Umbrellas
Elegant Neckwear
Gloves and Hoisery
Fine White Blankets
Mannish Shirts
Silk and Lace Waists
Linen and Silk Handkerchiefs
Scarfs and Circular Shawls
Pillow Tops and Cushions
Silk Opera Bags
New Hand Bags
Pocket Books
Black Silk Petticoats
Colored Silk Petticoats
Indian Blankets
for cozy corners
Mexican Drawn Work
Its Quality and Not
Price that Makes
a Bargain Here
Suggestions For
Gentlemen
Handsome Neckwear
Comfortable Suspenders
Hose and Gloves
Jerseys and Sweaters
Fine Top Coats
Good Raincoats
Woolen Underwear
Soft Bosom Shirts
Stiff Bosom Shirts
Hawe's Fine Hats
Douglas Fine Shoes
Beautiful Smoking Jackets
Lounging Robes
Silk Mufflers
Silk Handkerchiefs
Initial Handkerchiefs
House Slippers
New Cravenettes
A Suit for the boy
Trousers for the man.
Cuffs and Collars
Cuff. Buttons
We are offering a splendid line of Men's
& Boys' Suits - Overcoats at low prices
We all take pride in appearing in our best on Christmas and New Year's days. A nice new suit will bring smiles to
?hriTZ r? Pe. Select and fit one at this store and surprise mamma
Christmas day It will- be worth trymg and besides you'll have a good suit of clothes to wear all year round When
it comes to selling "wearing quality" clothes, this store is right at home. We always handle the best in every line.
The Ladies' Dress Goods Department is sparkling with the
latest and most popular patterns on the market. It will do you good to feast your eyes on some of the lovely ideas
No Case of Pneumonia on Record.
We do not know of a single instance
where a cough or cold resulted in pneu
monia or consumption when Foley's
Honey and Tar had been taken It cures
coughs ar.d colds periectly, bo do not
take chances on some unknown prepar
ation which my contain opiates, which
cause constipation, a condition that re
tards recovery from a cold. Ask - for
Foley's Honey and Tar and refuse any
sn Institute offered. Sold by Graham &
Wells, .
BIG
in Men's Mackintoshes
All men's Mackintosh
es carried over from
last season reduced to
2$?
$ 2.50 values at 81.25
WOW! WOW!
For 30 days only
we will offer all our Talkaphone and
Columbia Graphopliones 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:
Victor Records, Zonophone Records,
Columbia Records, Edison Records,
American Records.
Remember, we are headquarters for
the above lines.
2 WELLS
D.E.MATTHEWS
Graduate Optician!
. and Jeweler
5.00 " 2.55
6.00 " 3.00
7.50 3.75
10.00 5.00
15.00 . 7.50
Every Pair Guaranteed
Sold by A. K. R.uss
STYLES ARE GOOD
J. &7. fJOLAH
Fits eyes accurately and scientifically. We give better bar
gains in Diamonds, Watches and Jewelry than
any store in Corvallis.
16 size gold filled hunting, 20 year caBe with 15 jeweled Elgin movement (15.50
Baby anc children's eolid gold rings, plain and fancy each, - .50
Your watch cleaned and guaranteed one year for - - - 1.00
" (Can -not be done better at any price.)
Mainsprings, guaranteed one year - - - - - l.fjO
The above are samples of oar bargains; call and judgo for yourself.
D. O. Hloatand. Cham. Blakomlm.
CORVALUS STEAM LAUNDRY.
Patronize Home industry
Outmldm Ordarm Sollchad.
All Work Guaranteed.
CORVALLIS, ,
' ,' " ORCCOM.