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1 caqr CORVA JLIS 1 V 3P Vol. XLIH. Corvallis, Benton Coutvty, Oregon, Fiuuay, March 3 . i J. R. WHITNEY. Candidate For Renomination For State Printer at Republican Primary April 20. A mistaken idea prevails to some extent as to the emoluments of the state printer and the prac tical workings of the office. It is not the big "fat" office it is accused of being. In the first place the appropri ation ior "printing" conveys a wrong impression. The bien nial appropriation is not for printing alone, but includes also the cost of paper, ruling election supplies and many sou Her items, amounting ior the biennial period to about $23,000. The last re port of the Secretary of State to the Legislature will show these figures to be correct. Then the State Printer must provide his own printing plant and pay all running expenses of the office. The pay rolls alone for the two years exceed $25,000. The Sa lem Typographical Union can bear out the accuracy of this statement. The cost of material; a limited amount ot work done in outside Union offices during a rush in the State Printing office, rent, power, inks and a hundred other expenses, adds fullp $ 10,000 more. This makes $58,000 of expenses which the State Printer does not get. Thus it will be readily seen that when the cost of production of the printing is taken into con sideration, the state printing of fice is not all profit. It is just like any other printing business. It costs something to run it. Criticism I has . for years been directed at the state printing of fice and it seems that it stilt con tinues. The preseut State ' Prin ter has been accussed of graft, of dividing the profits of the office with political bosses, and a fur ther division for the use; ot the state printing plant. There is absolutely no truth in these statements. I pay $100 per month rental for the plant and no more, which is considered a reasonable rental. I have a lease duly signed to this effect, and there has been no division of the office with any person. The fees paid the State Printer are fixed by law, and every item priuted is measured by an expert printer, appointed by the Gover nor, whose dnty it is to measure the printing and affix the amount due as provided by law. Gover nor Chamberlain appointed to this position Mr. Albert Tozier, a democrat, a practical printer, and Secretary of the Oregon Press Association, whose integrity is unquestioned and who has meas ured all printing done and ap proved all bills therefor in strict accordance with law. Every bill for printing is also carefully aud ited by the Secretary ot State. Mr. Dunbar is acknowledged to be one of the best officers the state has ever had, and his aud iting stamp of approval is suffi cient guarantee of honest account ing. The state printing office is a target of attack without just rea son. The heavy cost ot printing in past years has been chiefly due to the large number of copies printed. This has been reduced by law and the price now paid by the state for most of the public printing is not above that charged by the printing firms of Portland, and some of it is considerably less. For some classes of work, especially where a large number of copies are required to be print ed, the price should be reduced somewhat. I have given this subject care ful study, and believe there are two methods by which the cost of printing could be kept down to a minimum. One is to limit the volume of printing and revise the schedule of prices on an up- to-date basis, the same as that of commercial , printing generally. The other, is for the state to own arid operate its own printing plant, and to pay the State Printer a reasonable flat, fixed salary. Either of these plans, or similar plans along these lines. which the legislature might adopt for the betterment of the service, would meet my hearty support. My republicanism will be at tested bv the people of Linn county, where I formerly edited the Daily and Weekly Herald for twenty years. As a native Oregonian and a printer of 25 years' experience, have endeavored to conduct the State Printing Office in a clean, business-like manner, and as candidate for a second term, am willing to stand on my record. 1 ne books ot trie omce are open for inspection. J. R. Whitney. Fair Play . in Politics. In, the course of an editoiial on the subject of "Fair Play' the Coos Bay Harbor, published at North Bend, Coos County, says: The Harbor's attention has been called to certain misrepre sentations about Hon. W. C. Hawley who also seeks congres sional nonors. Uircuiars are issued giving him the title ot Reverend. Mr. Hawley is a pro fessor in Willamette University and is in no wise connected with the ministry. While a man cannot have a higher title than that of Reverend yet this is supposed to prejudice cer tain voters against Mr. iiawlev. What is still a more flagrant violation ot all ethics and fair olay is the story bain circu lated that Mr. Hawlev was at one time insane and had to vbe confined in" an Insane" . as'vluin. The only foundation for -this was an niness in . which he was at times delirious? with fever. Mr. Hawley was never insane. Any candidate who is not will ing to stand on. his own merits but who depends .for his votes upon injuring ihe character of another is not worthy to present the great state of Oregon at the National Capital. Always Sound. H. M. Cake, candidate for United Stated Senator, belongs to that class of Republicans, who have never swerved from the interests of the party. During his entire career in the State of Oregon, he has always advocat ed sound doctrine, and been found on the right side of all public questions. He has done everything he could to preserve harmony in the party, and one of his most earnest wishes today is to see a united and harmonious republican party. The election of Mr. Cake to the senate will go a long way towards wiping out factionalism in this state. "The country is tired of fac tional struggles," savs Mr. Cake. "The people are entitled to express themselves freely at the poles, without the domin ation of political machines." The Revival Meetings. The revival meetings at the Methodist church are repatted to ba increasing in interest and indoence. 1 he pastor says that not a nijjut passed but what some one is converted and that membership of the church lias been greatly helped. The Rev. Mr. Jones has sustained his reputation as a strong preacher and a great evangelist. He depends upon the simple plan, preaching the gospel truth as he understands it and seems to be free of any unique or startling methods that are sometimes employed. The meetings are spoken of by some as being of the old fashioned type of fify years ago. The services are to continue beginning at 2:30 and 7:30 p. m. On Sunday morning Mr. Joaes will preach & sermon especially to the christians and the church. And in the evening, "What it is to be lost and, what a man loses in being lost." At three in the afternoon a service for children and parents will be held. ' FINE TESTIMONIAL Students do Honor to Lieut. D, P. Quinlan. Lieut. Quinlan is in receipt ot the following testimonial from the officers or tiie cadet rtgiment of OAC: To 1st Lieut. D. P. Quinlan, Fifth U. S. Cavalry. Sir: It being rumored that in the near future there is a probability ef your being relieved of rtu Professor of Military Science and Tactics at this college, we, the undersigned officers of the stud ent body, classes, and the cadet regiment, feel that we are echo ing the sentiment of every friend of this institution in expressing regret at the existence of any cause which deprives us of your valuable services and association. Since your arrival here in Octnher. mnA. von havp without , - y f, j 3 intermission oy example ana precept, taught us the com prehensive lessons in the military profession in a manner that en titles you to our utmost respect as aa officer of the United States army and a cultured gentleman. You have by your unceasing labors materially increased the efficiency of our cadet body, so much so that some of bur gradu ates have been commissioned in the Philippine constabulary. A majority of the cadets spent a week. in camp at the Lewis and Clark Exposition last year at a very slight cost to themselves and the institution ; this was due to your vigorous efforts and caieful conduct of the many and con tinuous duties involved, . and to your untiring efforts we attribute our ability to win all "the prizes offered in the ; military competi- You have entered heartily with us in our labors and pleas tires and solely through your ef forts the establishment of the 'Cadet Helping Fund" is about to become a reality. A number of poor students have been assist ed financially by you and we owe you a debt of gratitude which we never can repay. We are all indebted to you for vour - unfailing coartesv at all times.- In tendering this token of our utmost respect and con tinuous wishes for your future welfare, it is with pleasure we attest to this, our unreserved and unsolicited meritorious tribute of respect. Sincerely, L.Damon, Cadet Col., OAC Cadets, L. Bradley, Cadet Capt. Co., President Student Body, Philip Gearhart, Cadet Maior 1st Bat., President senior class, Carl M. Stebinger, 1st Lieut. C. UE," President class. junior J. W. Finn, 2nd Lieiit. Co. "E," President sophomore class. P. H. Cale, President Fresh man class. Earl V. Hawley, Cadet Lt. Col. Commanding Detachments, R. M. Walker. Cadet Maior. 2nd Battalion, H. B. Auld. Cadet Capt. and Regimental Adjutant, G. J. Dodson, Cadet Captain and Reg. Qm., C V. Swans, Cadet Captain, Special Instructor Signal ling, Geo. A. Cathey, cadet captain, Special Instructor 1st Aid, Robert c. Jackson, cidet captain Co. "A," D. R. Groves, cadet captain co B," Geo. B. Von der Hellen, Cidet Captain CD, "C," David Little, Cadet captain C . "D. Albert P. Tedrow, cadet ciptiin CO. "E," Kenneth L. Looper, cidet ciptain com. Will Review Cadets. Governor Geo. E. Chamber lam has accepted an invitation offered by -Pres. Gatch to revie parade I tl ranrts nn the grounds this (Friday) morning a 8 o'clock. The military department s nc October, IQ04, has been und the command of Lieut. D. P Quinlan. At the time that thi officer assumed charge of the cadet regiment this body ranked No. 26 among? similar bodies in the United States at present wt are informed that it ranks No. 3 which is a preat tribute to this officer. During the past sonth or two the military de Dartment has been under the command of Major F. E. Edwards. The body is a most efficient one and the governor will no doubt be pleased with the showing his cadet soldiers will make. This is the first time in lecent years that the commander-in-chief of the state militarv forces has reviewed the cadets. This will bejan incentive to make the boys do their best. The ceremony or this especial occasion will be that of review . After the cere -mony. Governor Chamberlain will address the students in the chapel. COUNTRY CORRESPONDENCE. OAK GBOVE. The revival meetings that have been running for the past three weeks closed Thursday evening. The last few days of sunshine has caused the men to get the hoe and pre pare the onion patch. Some of the Fairmount people are very much displeased on account of J. J. Whitney leasing his small tract of i-land near the lake bridge to a Chinamen who aims to start into the hog business. ,Mr. and Mrs. Dug. Gibson, of Suver, SpeuC&undsy wttb-tbe latter's parents,! Mr. aud Mrs: S. W. Goff, of Oak Grove." Otto Karetens is going to turn his en tire attention to raising turkeys, as he thinks there is good money in the busi ness if properly handled. Rev. Laurer organized a Sunday school at Oak Grove last Sunday. There will be p'eaCliihg every:fwo weeks as uual and Sunday school immediately after preaching services. . Ben May berry has moved back to the old home and will werk for his father the coming summer. Mrs. Martha Cady returned Sunday from Linn countv, where she had been visiting relatives for a few days. T. B. Williamson, of Oak Gro"f , spent Tuesday at the county seat on special business. The fali grain is looking excellent for this time of the year aud from present indications there will b9 an abundait harvest. T J. Bisley still handles the berch at Fair Gruve anil will coutiuue to do so for several weeks yet. D. N. Williamson, of Linn county, was visiting relatives here Sunday. B EIXEF0UNTA1N. Oliver Johnson and sister, of OAC, were the guests of Prof. Mack during va cation timt. Pea 1 1 and Alma Edwards, of Malheur county, spent tbeir vacation at the boaae of Alice Edwards. They all returned to OAC Monday morning. - Born, to Mr. and Mrs, E l Williams, on the 21st inst., a son. Robert Kyle has been having a severe attack of lagrippe. A son of Mr. Oaks has the measles. I rank, binges bas been losing some sheep lately, the work of coyotes. Young lambs are doing well these warm day Peter Whitaker bought 70 sheep of Mi. Grags, last week: the price about $5 a head. George Hall has just completed a ne-it aod substantial wire . fence around cemeter-. ' Two fa-nas have just been sold ov near Monro. Crop J are looking fine eia-e the co' nights bava ra twd av. Rev. Sharp,' th3! Held orkerand secrf-J tary for the C. E. ni Oregon aad Wash ington. win-s.fk hr next Sabbath, morning nn I --yWitij.'. A larjft? attend ance and an ' i'lWfei.iujt 1 iy is looked for. Pepi4rQ-b i 'T Vi-'i'o -lm twen de- j tiyeriojC "-" ' int of citizens to Mip-ir Sv the xranl jury. What's I the matt. V THERE IS A GIRL IN THE CASE. T1 t " . t . . daughter. Eitner way if the watch is .remaps irs vour intended, or ma vbe a one I sold it's a good one.) "-Ji- ; WATCHES - that keep correct time are the kind I deal in. It makes no difference if the time piece I sell you is a silver-cased one or a iewelled gold-cased chronometer; they both bear my warrantee. , I sell at a low margin and that increases mv sales. Mv goods and prices are both satisfactory. (Albert J. Metzoer WATCHMAKER Occidental Building, - -"- Corvallis SIXTEEN TO ONE of those visiting our store express their delight and satisfaction on seeing . a larger and better stock of FURNITURE and General HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS than they expect ed.Morethan that, we SEE TO IT that all customers- are -satisfied with their r purchases, whether great or small. ' . Here's a Nice Easy NEW LINE OF COUCHES. HOLLEMBERG 8 CADY. A Specialty We are making a specialty in the form of the latest and most up-to-date eye glass mounting, ever olfered to the public. This eye glass mounting is "The Heard" guaranteed to stay on where others absolutely fail. 3 If you care to investigate call at my storelany time. E. W. S. PRATT, Jeweler and Optician.! I SEEING IS BELIEVING Then come in and see my line of Sporting Goods and be con-" vinced that it is the best and most complete line ever brought !?SS3 to your city, consisting of Guns and Ammunition, Fishing Tackle, "SJSS Base-ball Goods, Bicycles and Sundries, Pocket Knives, Razors,""" Sewing Machine Supplies, etc. Gasoline and Dry Cells for sale."" Agent for the Olds Gasoline Engines and Automobiles. Guns and Bicycles For Rent. First-class Repair Shop. Ind. Phons 126, Residenet 324. CORVALLIS, - OREGON. srJFZWs. Ve Fix Everything J Trial Solicited. Work Guaranteed. 'ISfpIP J W TYLER ' New Line of Bicycles. . r. imn. : Columbias and Ramblers. IJsMBTsssssMassMssW3ag,WWaW Call for City Warants, ,' Notice is heieby given that there is oney in theTreasnrv to pay all war- - . :-ts drawn on the general fund and in- lo-sed prior to October 15, 1902. There is aio money in the Treasury to pay all indorsed Street fund warrants, interest on same will stop from this date. . Dated at Co vaflis. Oresron. March 20. 1906. William McLagak. 23 30 SPENCER'S 23 Hair Ihvigoraf or And Dandruff Eradlcatorli 5l i ? - b I? S 3 2 w' Trade Kirk Registered. Price, - Fifty Cents Manufactured by The Vegetable Compound Ccmpanyij Corvallis, Qrecen 9tf Rocker only $2.35 CARPETS AT COST. CASTOR I A For Infants and Children, The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the ytt Signature of C&ojtffeJ&L TTt5fiWTTUrAT-1 J