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t". ... COR VA DaJL'1 Vol. XLIII. Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, Tuesday, April lO. i shi. u STREET CAR CONDUCTOR. Written by One of Them Who Has een Through the Mill. i ' He is only placed on the rear end of a teetering, crank-serving, sparl-spiltter so that the dear pub lic May have a safe target on which io vent their righteous spite when somebody else makes them mad. Whenever you want to get off at Fifteenth and Harney, sit in the corner, hamp up and look wise till you reach Eighteenth, and then jump up and tell the "con" what you think of him for not reading your mind properly and in season. If you have any coin with a hole in it or other wise off color, do your best to pass it off on the conductor for he draws a princely salary and won't mind it when the company turns down about 30 cents a day i on him. When you want trans fers, don't say so till you get off the car and then abuse the "con" because he hasn't them ready for you; you've got aright to cuss him, for the chances are you are the onlv one in town that rides on his car and the company will promptly discharge him if he dares to "talk back" to you. Stick your feet across the aisle, and when the "con" falls over them tell him he's a big stiff. Don't get on the car unless you have at least half a freight car load of big bundles in your arms. Put them all on the seat, because the public is used to standing and won't mind it; and if the "con" says anything' pull a gun on him and teach him to respect you. Then, if you can manage to mak? the "con" think you gave him a dollar instead of a muddy nickel with a hole in it, ma be you can cause him 1 to dig up 95 cents, and if he refuses, re port him as trying to rob you in broad daylight. If the car runs slow pull out your watch, scowl and cuss the "con;" of course he is running the car. And if the car runs fast, look murderous at the "coo" and remark that it is no wonder that there are so many accidents, considering how many numskulls the street car company keeps on its pay roll. Then, if you are a woman and want down at the next corner, signal the "con" before you get half way down the block; then after the car stops, tell all your friends aboard goodbye, take your time about it, and then occupy five minutes getting off the car; and if the "con" think you are down and gives the motorman two bells, jump back and say, "Why, my goodness, what do you mean?" Lay your umbrella so that it sticks across the car, and when the "con" or somebody else falls over it, cuss the "con" in sweet feminine tones and sue the com pany next day. And try and take nineteen children, two par rots and a canary bird with you in your trip across the town, for the chances are you won't see more than seventv-five other wo men aboard thesamecar with you, and if the car is crowded look dagers at the "con." Then when you transfer at Eighteenth and Dodge stop, run back and kiss a couple of friends goodbye on the car you are leaving, and, if the "con" who has been holding his car five minutes gets tired and leaves you, paw the air and run right down and see the superin tendent and tell him how you have been treated. It is an awful state ot things. Former Trolley Conductor. The Right Man For Place. the Right Of the three candidates on the republican ticket for the nomi nation of congressman, S. B. Huston, stands out as the best fitted, the best suited and most practical one. He is a man of wide business experience, one of the aplest men In tAis state, aad his character has not a mar on it By his frugality, his industry, his honesty, his sterling character, he has won the confidence, good will and esteem of all men wh know him. His work has been out in the world mixing with his fellow citizens, and doing part of the state s work, helping to build up within the borders of our beloved Oregon, a strong and powerful state. He knows through this experience in the practical affairs of men, exactly what onr people want and what this . great state needs to increase the happiness, prosperity and usefulness ot each citizen and this common wealth. He stands out today as the champion of the people's rights in the great "Maxium Rate Law War" which President Roosevelt is striving for in congress. He has no hesitancy in stating his position to the people. He has the couragre ot his convictions to say to the people of his district, "I am in favor of a law to prohibit public officials from traveling on rail road passes. I am also opposed to this method of bribing public officials and duriHg this entire campaign I have paid for every mile over which I have traveled." Republicans, he is not riding on a railroad pass when he comes to see you. Republicans, are you in favor of the "Rate" bill? Then vote for S. B. Huston. Republican, are you opposed to a candidate for congress and finally the congressman himself riding on a railroad pass? Then vote for S. B. Huston. Republican. A Rousing Meeting Coming. A parents', teachers' and school officers' meeting is to be held at Philomath on Saturday of this week. It will begin at 10 a. m. and will be under the direction of Philomath College. Several districts will participate in the musical and literary pro gram that will be rendered, and also in the basket dinner which will be served at noon. A. large attendance and an enthusiastic crowd is expected to be present as the invitation is general, and all parents, teachers, and school patrons are urged to attend. The program in full will be as follows: Singing led by Charles Jones, editor of the Oregon Teachers' Monthly; address, Sup't. J. H. Ackerman; singing quartette; "Higher Education in Rural Schools," B. F. Totten; singing, quartette; "The Public School Teacher and Communica ble Diseases." Dr. C. R. Yenny;' singing; address, Jfres. ii. U. Ressler, President of the State Normal ;quartette; address, Sup't. J. H. Ackerman. A Delightful Affair. A social event that is reported as one of the most pleasant of the present season was an "afternoon" given Thursday by Mrs. Horner, at Alpha hall, in honor of Miss Ryth" Gatch, of Salem. The hours were from 2:30 to 5:30, and the guests included all the college girls, and the wives of the members of the faculty to gether with the lady members of the faculty. The rooms were prettily decorated with potted plants, and light refreshments were served. Miss Belle Bonney presided in the dining room, and her assistants were Miss Emma Crabill, Miss Elvera Allen, Miss Nina Wall and Miss Gertie Davidson. The reception committee was Mrs. Floyd Williams, Miss Flora Allen and Miss Alice Edwards. Mrs. Horner is at all times an admirable hostess, and she fully sustained her reputation on this occasion. Th seats in the Opera House for Mr. Frederick Wards' engagement will he arranged so as to not be as close together as they usually are. This Is dene at the expense of the seating capaolty, but fer the eenvea ieaee and eemfert ef the setreea Fries evealag. MARRIED FIFTY YEARS. And Fifty Years Residents Benton County. of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Buchanon, for fifty years respected residents of Benton' county, v celebrated their golden wedding, at their home in this city, Saturday. Mr. Buchanan came trora Eng land to America in '49 going to California where he participated in the big gold excitements oi that day. In 1853 he came to Oregon and while in this section purchased the ranch ten miles south of Corvallis that has ever since been the family home. Upon his return to England Mr. Buchanan was married April 7, 1856, to Miss Jane Galbraith and together they came back to Ben ton county to make their home. Of the living children only one was absent at Saturday's celebra tion. That one is Andrew Bu chanan, who resides in New York city. The other children present were: Mrs. Win. Cnrrin, Cor vallis; Mrs. Henry Veatch, Cot tage Grove; Miss Mary Buchanan and William A., Arthur and John Buchanan. Wm. Currin, Henry Veatch and Mrs. Arthur Bu chanan were also present, be sides two grandchildren, Marga ret Currin and Raymond Veatch. Their many friends unite in wishing for Mr. and Mrs. Bu chanan many more years of happy married life, each anni versary being more "golden" than that celebrated Saturday. Arthur Buchanan now . occu pies the home place south of Corvallis, Mr. and Mrs. Buchan an having moved to Corvallis this spring. To Meet Tomorrow. The Presbyterial Society of the Willamette Presbtery is to meet in McMinnville . . tomorrow, the opening session to begin at 9:30. . The indications are that an excellent meeting will be held, many able speakers appear ing on the program. Among the Corvallis people who will partici pate are Mrs. J. B. Horner, president of the Presbyterial Society, Rev. M. S. Bush, who is to conduct the opening exer cises Wed nesday evening, Mrs. Bush, Mrs. J. H. Harris and Capt. and Mrs. J. W. Crawford. These left today to be present at the first session tomorrow. They will return Thursday. Among other familiar names on the pro gram for this meeting is tha; ot Mrs. Andrew Carrick, of Browns ville, formerly of this city. Mrs. W. P. Lafferty is also a vice president of the society, but will not be present. Has Right to Expect It. In asking re-nomination to the office which he now fills Attorney-General A. M. Crawford is doing that which will un doubtedly meet with the favor to republicans. To re elect to a second term a man who has been a good officer is esteem ed an endorsement worthy work ing for and this is what Mr. Crawford is seeking. During the four years that he has filled the office ot Attorney General of Oregon Mr. Craw ford has paid strict attention to all matters claiming his atten tion. His record is such that he has a right to hope for re-election. . A Jolly Party. Miss Winnifred Ewart, who has been the guest of Mr. and and Mrs. Cecil Cathey for some weeks, left Saturday for her home in Portland. In her honor a party was given by her host and hostess Friday evening, which was one of the most unique and delightful events of the season. There was a "bear hunt that proved highly exciting, and tixa baUding" for emtcrtaia- ment, both oi which created much merriment among the guest- An elaborate luncheon was served at a late hour. The guests were: Misses Win nifred Ewart, Frances Belknap, Mary and Bessie Danneman, "Bertha Davis, Nellie Marvin, Lulu Spangler, and Marie Cathey; Mrs. Roy Woodcock, Mrs. Howard Bates, of Portland, and Mrs. Cecil Cathey;" Messrs. Ralph Pruett, Elmer Wills, Tom Nolan, George Cathey, Arthur Belknap, Collie Cathey, Roy and Harold Woodcock, A. J. Rich, Victor Simpson, ot Albany and Cecil Cathey. WILLIS S. DUN I WAY Candidate For State Printer At Republican Primary, April 20, 1906 : "The State Printer should avoid un necessary expenditures and give a square deal to taxpayers. Political manipulators have no business to engage in exploiting the office and no right to a division of its emoluments. I pledge an economical, business-like administration." Willis S Duniway. 'Mr. Duniway is a brainy man. a broad man, an upright man, a clean man." Salem Statesman. E, V, CARTER? Candidate for the Repub lican Nomination for STATE TREASURER. How to reduce your taxea Mr. Caiter says: I am not tbe candidate of any clique, faction, organization or society. Eastern Oregon, Multnomah County and tbe nor thern section of tbe state bave many can didates for U. S. Senator and for the other state and district offices and it is a reasonable claim that Southern Oregon is entitled to this place on the ticket. Oregon has never received any of this interest paid on its money and if elected State Treasurer, I will pay over to the state every dollar of interest earned on its funds whether a law be passed requir ing me to do so or not. This will result in a saving to the taxpayers of this state of from $15,000 to $20,000 per annum. Good Judgement. Is the essential characteristic of men and woman. Invaluaole to good isi n ess men and neoessary to house w-vea. A woman shows good judgement w iq she buys White's Cream Verm'f .je for her baby. The best worm n;edi ever ottered to mothers. M nv indeed are the sensible mothers, 'n write their gratitude for the good he..-i of their children, which they oe to i ' use of White s Cream Vermifuge. Sni by Graham A Worthatn. Have your job printing don at the Gazette office. STEAMER POMONA For Portland and way points, leave OorvaUis Monday. Wednesday and Fri day at 6 a. m. Albany 7 a. m. Fare te Portland, 41.76; reaod trim till THERE IS A GIRL IN THE CASE. Perhaps it's your intended, or maybe a daughter. Either way if the watch is one I sold it's a good one. 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 lewelled gold-cased chronometer; they both bear my warrantee. I sell at a low margin and that increases my sales. My goods and prices are both satisfactory. Albert J. Metzger E WATCHMAKER 3 Occidental Building, - - - Corvallis Figure any way you will. The man or woman who makes a purchase at our store actually saves money. We do not claim that all our goods are sold at cost, but we do claim that our customers are not deceived That our goods are sold only at a profit consistent with the times, and that markinsr some goods AWAY UP and some AWAY DOWN is not allowed in our store. A SQUARE DEAL to everybody is our motto. Before commencing house cleaning drop in look over our prices (all m plain hgures) and see what we have in FURNITURE, MATTING, LINOLEUM, ETC. LARGE LINE OF COUCHES. GRANITE and TINWARE KOILEMBERG CADY. A Specialty We are making a specialty in the form of the latest and most up-to-date eye glass mounting, ever offered to the public. This eye glass mounting is "The Heard" guaranteed to stay on where others absolutely fail. If you care to investigate call at my store'any time. E. W. S. PRATT, Jeweler and Optician.! 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 to your city, consisting of Guns and Ammunition, Fishing Tackle, 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 Rsnt. First-class Repair Shop. M. M. LONG, Ind. Phone 126, Residence 324. CORVALLIS, - OREGON. J. F. TYLER. Take The Gazette for all the local news. Just Because. Your cough is only in the throat and tioes not trouble you now, don't think wiat it needs no attention. When it has not had much of a start is the time to cb k it. The slightest cough easily lead to pneumonia, bronchitis, and consumi tion. A bottle of Ballard's HerebouBG Svrop will core that cough. The price pnt it within reach of alL Sold by Grelioin & WotUmbi. airlnvigorafor. And Dandruff Eradicator "O 3 55. S e o 2 h' 5 o - : WW-' SiiV i- . 3 n w at Trail Kirk Bagistsred. e Pries, - Fifty Cents Manufactured by The Vegetable Compound Company -. CorvaHis, Cregcn rtf CARPETS, WALL PAPER, NEW LINE OF GO-CARTS. STOVES and RANGES We Fix Everything Trial Solicited. Work Guaranteed. New Line of Bicycles. Columbias and Ramblers. CASTOR I A For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Alwap Bought' Bears the Signature of tm tmmmm sagta, mum 4f ajiaasij