UOCAL AND Pf.RSO.NU ( The etreet Sprinkler begun oper ations Friday- Prof. WaikJna and family, o: Philomath,. ?ere Corvallis gueats Friday. Edwin Everett, who was operated tl v for aDDenaicuis, is rapidly recovering. Rom MnPfiB. of Philomath, is in rnrvn; assistine at Moses Bros. store during the Bale. Rev. P. A. Moses waa expected borne last night from a severa days' visit in Junction City. Mr. and Mb. Barr, of Colorado, thn crneetB of their niece, Mr p. W. H. KauDiscb. the last of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold King spent Sunday with the latters parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hecker, of Wells. The Pelland family moved the last of the week into the house recently vacated by Harry Buxton, near the Garret Long residence Orville Wbiteaker, aged about 20 years, while spraying trees on his father's place south of Corvallis, Wednesday, fell and fractured bone in oue of bis wrists. The Charles Everett house has been leased and is occupied by Mr and Mrs. White, who recently came to this city from Salem. Mr White is engaged in the Plaster barber shop. ........ n a 1 William uurrin arrived irom McMinnville Monday to take charge of the R. M. Wade hard , ware store. Horace Liily will go to McMinnville as head clerk in the establishment there. W. D. DeVarney was taken eud- deoly ill upon his arrival in Albany last Fridav, from Portland, and was confined to his bed. Later re ports of his condition were not received by the Gazette. There will be no merry-gc-round in Corvallis this Spring. Mr. Jones decided that the license in this city, $10 a day or $50 a quar ter, was too high to allow him to make a profit in the business, and Saturday he departed with his swing for Albany. The people throughout the state have come to the conclusion that state funds paid into the treasury from any one county, should be held on deposit in that county and not hoarded in the great money .centers. This is the policy adopt ed by Ralph W. Hoyt. There was a big parent' and tochers' meeting at Beli fjuntain, Saturday, and ; a number f Cor vallis officeseekera were in at tendance. Among were T. T. Vincent, and S. H. Horton. was very successful tended. those present J. B. Irvine The meeting and well at- The purchase of the adding ma chine that has been on trial at the court house was a matter considered by the ounty court i Benton last 'week. The machine is valued at $375, and ia of great assistance in the various offices where much figure work is to be done. No action was taken by the court in regard to the matter. A dozen pupils of the Corvallis Business College drove to Albany Friday, and joined in class recita tions with the students of the Eclectic University! that afternoon, lathe evening, from 7:30 toll, they were entertained at W. O. W. hal!, a program and banquet being the features. A highly enjoyable time is reported bv those who went. Invitations have lust been re ceived by friends in Corvallis, to the wedding of Logan Hays and Miss Lena Mae Psemyre to occur at the bride'd home on North 16th., street, Portland, at 8:30 Saturday evening, April 21st. Mr. Hays was for over a dozen years the popular Western Union agent m this city, where a host of friends join in con gratulations in advance. The Knuht of Pythias are to have charge of Frederick Warde's Portlaud engagement, however on Monday night ne will be entertained by the Elks Lodge. On this occa sion Governor Chamberlain ou be half of the Elks in Portland, will present Mr. Warde with a hand some stein, especially made for the presentation. Araangements have been made for 1C00 Elks to be pres ent. Student Jeffrry Tiffany, who wa9 operated on some weeks ago for ap pendicitis, and who had apparently recovered-and was able to be about, was taken violently ill again, Thursday, and Friday another operation wa3 performed. In the first operation only the pus cavity was opened up, which usually gives satisfactory results in such cases; bat in Friday's operation it was necessary to remove the appen dix. The young man was in a ser ious condition at last reports! , His ho ax is iu Portlaud. Miss .boa ma Urawrord was a Salem visitor Saturday. Mrs. A. Sutherland left Saturday for her home in Shedds. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Garrow spent Sunday with relatives in S-uem. Mrs. Jennie Greer is confined to her home with an attack of sciatica Miss Minnette Phillips is the guest for a few days of Miss Verona Epey, at -McMinnville. She left Friday. Horace Brodie, formerly of OAC, who has been seriously ill at his home at Lents, is now on the road to recovery. Henry Veatch, of Cottage Grove, arrived in Corvallis Friday night on a few days' business visit. rars. j esse wiiey entertained a number of friends at a hot tomale dinner, Friday evening. The affair was very enjoyable. J. Nowak, of McMinnville, who has been a guest at the Flint home for several days, left Sunday for Los Angeles, Ualifornia. Mrs. Chester Proebstel has ju9t returned fiom Portland, whore she has been taking lessons in dramatic art under Miss Rose Eytinge. Miss Lela Kelsay, a popular sophomore at OAC, has been sum moned to her home at Hood River by the serious illnesi of her father P. L. McKenney and.'family have arrived from New York and are to locate in this city. Mr. McKen- ney's mother and sister reside in Wilkins' addition. Miss Bertha Thorp, of Inde pendence, arrived Sunday for a few lays vi-it with her ousin, Mrs. Henry Stone, and her sister, Miss Maud Thorp. The indications are that the Opt ra House next Friday evening will house the largest, most intel lectual and best dressed audience in its history. A cablegram from Floyd Wil liams has been received by his wif", requesting her to join him in the Philippines atones. It isstated ha' she will start in a few days. There has been a change of time or the military drill at OAC, from 8 a. m. to the noon hour, and chapel is now held at 11:20 instead of 8:50. The new schedule went into effect Thursday. There was a social at the Presby terian church Thursday evening, enjoyed by members of the congre gation, .Light refreshments were served and a good time enjoyed by all. Things are busy in the sewing and dressmaking depiremeiit at the c llege. Eigjteen new sewing chairs and two more machines have just been added, the class being much larger than ever before. Thursday niht at Philomath a, college medal cen test was held,! and a number of Corvallis people droye over to attend. Miss Mary Sutherland and John W(thyco;ribe, of OAC, and Prof Baldwin, of hilomath, were the j jdges and the prize was awarded to Miss iJessie Pugh. Those who went from Cor vallis were: Misses Mary Suther- and, Juanita Rosendorf, Pauline Davis, Emma Crabill, JohnWitby- combe and Mr. Eiler. The last issua of the "Pacific Searchlight" is called the Benton county edition, and is indeed a fine one. It contains views of the col lege buildings and excellent half tones of several Corvallis people, amcng whom are Judge Watters, District Attorney Bryson, J. D. Wei's and others. There are also views ot Philomath buildings and other piints in Benton, that render the edition one of unusual worth to locil readers. The largest hornets' njst proba bly ever seen in Corvallis is at Ambler & Watter s real estate oice. It was brought in from his ranch by Mr. DeHaven Saturday. Tne nest is uearly round, and was built on the limb of an apple tree Two apples, solid and without a blemish, protrude nom the surface of the nest, and it is possible that other apples are- inside it. A measurement of the object shows the circumference to be 39 inches. . The countv court which was in session last Weduesday and Thurs day, adjourned Thursday afternoon to convene again on Saturday, April 21st. In the meantime the matter of purchasing a county poor farm will be under consideration by the court, this having been rdesmmended by the grand jury last week. It isstated that the property must be within five miles of Corvallis, and may comprise any where from 20 to 160 acres. What action will be taken is of course not known but it will be awaited with general interest by the public. The greatest actor that evervisited Corvallis in any capacity is Mr. FredericUWarde. A ROUSING MEETING! At Bellefountain Saturday Speeches and Good Time. The parents' meeting in the grange hall at Bellefountain, Sat urday was the most largely at tended of any held for a lone time ' in Benton. The session began at 10:30 with singing by the audience, followed by a splendid address on, "What Should the School Expect from the Home?" byL. N. Edwards. M. M. Waltz gave an equally good talk on ,lWhat Should the Home Expect from the School?" the New' was discussed by J. B. . Irvine, and Hon. E. H. Belknap spoke on "Education;" Its Value to Indi vidual and State." T. T. Vin cent gave a fine address on "The Making of a Good Citizen," and SuDt. Denman had as his subject, "The Past, Present and Future of the Public School." There were excellent recitations by Miss Stella Mvers and Miss Watkins; song, Harry and Florence Dowlicg recitation, Les ter Ingram, essay, Clyde Starr; recitation, Carl Hawiey, song lone Bennett, and various class exercises. The basket dinner at noon was an enjoyable teature, to wnicn all paid due attention. Taken altogether, the meeting was one 01 the most successful held for a long time. Many can didates took advantage of the gathering and were in attencance. The Original Dixie JubileeSingers. An entertainment of unusual merit is to be' given at the Opera House next Thursday night, April 12, when the Original Dixie J uoiiee singers will appear in a program of negro melodies and classic selections. This company has a national reputation, and they never fail to please wher- ever tney appear, iney sing . mi those old negro melodies, planta tion and jubilee songs which we all love. Dr. Perry, pastor of M. E. church, Whitewater, Wis., says of them: ' The Original Jubilee Singers gave a delightful concert in our church. They have splen did voices, . of rare compass, beautiful expression and pleas-' ing effect. In their Southern melodies they are especially fine." The prices are . only 25, 35 and 50 cents; reserved seats on sale at the usual place. Additional Local. The Early Life and Manhood of Abraham Lincoln is soon t start in serial form in the Gazette. Here is something of unusual merit offered. If not now a sub scriber you had better get. your name on the list at once you'll never regret it. 26 if. Mrs. H. W. Kaupisoh and Miss Mary Nolan figured in a runaway Friday evening. Woile driving near the dock on Water street the horse became unmanageable and dashed up the street west between Homing's grocery and the Graham at.d Wells pharmacy. With un usual presence of uiind the ladies did no screaming but cluug to the lines, and kept the animal in the middle of the' road. Near the Horning store BVank Winnifred, an OAC cross-country lunner, sprang to the rescue and running beside the horse managed to grasp the reins and stop the excited beast near the J. R. Smith residence. Save the fright, the occupants were uninjured. Let's go fishing At Hodes' Gun Store. Biggest and most complete line of fishing tackle in town. All kinds of repair work guaranteed 2Stf The old WT. B. Caiter buildiDg, at one time as pretty a home as was iu Corvallis, was moved Friday and Saturday by Charles Blaseslee from its old position on Third and Jefferson streets to a position facing the west and almost opposite the the Ingle residence cu Third street. Marshal Miller owns the property, and later he 13 to build onto the nouse ana nt it up tor a com fortable dwelling. ' Mrs. M. L. Peters left Saturday for Omaha, Nebraska, to join her husband. Engraved calling cards per 100, $3.00 and up. Morgan, The Print er, Corvallis. 29tf Mr. Frederick Warde, the emi nent Shakespearean actor, who stands at the top of his profession, paid CorvalMs a hrgh compliment when he included this city in bis itmery. lhe large audience that will greet him next Fiday evening, however, will reciprocate the com pliment and its show of apprecia tion will convince Mr. Warde that Corvallis, though small, is metro politan in its intelligence, fgg T. D. Campbell is to be the new proprietor of the Pioneer bakery, from which Keith Brown retired a week ago. Mr. Campbell has pur chased the business, subject to the claims of the Brown creditors, and as soon as matters are adjusted be will open up a first-class bakery There is to oe re-painting and re- papering done and when all is ready Mr. Campbell expecte to go to Port land to buy his stock and secure the services of one of the best bakers of that section. Vote for Wm. J. Clarke for state printer on primary day, April 20th. M'. Clarke is one of the oldest printers in the state and one of best known country editors in Ore gon, .tiis nomination will De a trioute to the country press and they are backing him heavily for the place. Remember the name of wm. J. Clark is the first ore un der the head of state printer, No. 38. New and complete line of mil- linerv, lowest prices. Mrs. C. Max field. 30-31 W. C. Simpson left today for Livingston, Montana, where he is to engage in the shoe business. Mrs. Clay Shepard, of Salem, is visiting her mother and sister in this city. Mrs. Shepard was formerly Miss Lela' Wod of Cor vallis. Mrs. M. P. Burnett will give les sons in rvyeiet emnroidery, Wed nesday and Thursday afternoon's at her residence. lnd. rhone No. 222, Bell Phone No. 135. 29tf President Campbell, of the U. O., is arranging for a meeting of col lege representatives of the North west in April to discuss the adop tion of Rugby football in the larger institutions of Oregon, Washington and Idano, and at any rate to re vise the resent intercollegiate rules. President Campbell says he does not believe Rugby will be played in the Northwest for some time. Engene Guard. E. W. Strong made a business trip to Albany Saturday. Dr. Bennett, of Bellefountain, waB a Corvallis visitor Sunday. Webster Belknap, of Monroe, was a Corvallis visitor Saturday. W. O. Heckart, of Eugene, came up yesterday on a business trip. Frank Thrasher came up from Port land and spent Sunday at home. O.J. Blacklage and funnily spent Sun day with relatives at Bellefountain. W. A. Ma'tin, of Dallas, was an over- Sunday visitor in Corvallis looking after j busihe8. D. Smith, of Portland, was a Oorviiilis visitor Saturday, in the interests of the relegram. Mrs. Bettv Ridders and daughter, Miss Addie of Aln.-tnv, were musts of Obrvatlis friends Sunday. i S M.' Woods left today to be present at the conference of the U.iit-sd Evuu- gelical denomination, in session this week at Portland. There is general complaint about town concerning the theft from private yards ot choice flowers. In oue or two instances the flower beds have been ruined as well as the blossoms stolen. The practice ia one that should be stopped by some means, and at once. Stealing flowers is the same in principle as stealiag money or other valuables, and should be so regarded. Why. Have a tortid liver when Herbine the only liver regulator will help you? There is no reason wny vou should suf fer from dvepepsia, consumption, chills and fpver or auy liver complaints, when Herbine will cure you. 0.. U. vvaite, Westville, Fla.. writes: " was eick for a month with chills anti fever, and after taking two bottler of Herbine am well and healthy." Sold by Graham A Wort haul. For Secretary of State. I hereby announce to the republicans of Oregon that I an a candidate for nom ination for the office of secretary of etate at the coming primary, April 20, 1906, subject to the vote of the party. 28-34 LOT L. PEARCE. Human Blood Marks. A tale of horror was told by marks of human blood in the home of J W. Wil liams, a well known ' merchant of Bac, Ky. He writes: "Twenty years ago I bad severe hemorrhages of tne lungs and was near dath whan I began taking Dr. King's New Discovery. It complete ly caied me and I have remained well ever since. "It cures nemorrnages, Chronic Coughs, Settled colds and Bron chitis, and is the only known cure for weak langs. Every bottle guaranteed by Allen & Woodward druggists. 50c and $1.0o. Trial bottle free. Subscribe for the Gazette. orchon Lace 4 THE PEOPLE'S STORE Wednesday Only we will sell 2000 yards Imported Torchon Lace and Matched Insertion all widths at the phenomenally low price of 4 cents a yd. All the patterns are the newest and the price does not represent the quality, which is good at 10c or 15c per yard. No Reserve. Wednesday Only. TIIE PEOPLE'S STORE. ESTABLISHED 1SG4. li ii WOOL and WASH rt " ' Our first shipmsni of Waal, ftlsftair, snd Wash Dress Goods has arrive J. M caters, wjJghVs and weaves, at prices that wHl tempi ail. New Mercerized Taffeta Checks at 25c per yard. Wool and Mohair Dress Goods, in Gray, Brown, Green, Navy, Fancy Mixtures, Checks and Stripes. New Dress Linens iri White, Gray, Light Blue, Green and Navy. New Whi e Mercerized Shirt Waist Goods. New Assortment Embroidered Waist Patterns. New Velvets, Collars and Belts. . Remambsr, we gfva 5 p3r cent discount on all Cash Purchases. HIGHEST PRICE FOR r m vct ce m. All first-class c'gira and tobacco; whist and pinl rooics. Every customer treated like a prince. JACK i O. C. Hiestand. GORVMLUS STEAMS LAUNDRY. Patr-oziizo Homo Industry Oatmldo Ordsr Solicited. AH Work Guaranteed. ALL STYLES. A. K. RUSS, Cents per yd. CORVALLIS. OR. DRESS FABRICS : : COUNTRY PRODUCE. i ji 'ca aa- 'w a Four dois nortli of postoffice Ind. Pnone 130. Chaa. Blakasloc. CORVALLIS, OREGON. For Representative. I hereby annenmw im-frelf a candi date for the republican nomination for the office of representative from Benton subj-t to the decision of the voters at the primaries April 20. J, H. Edwards. For County Recorder. I hereby announce myself as a candi date for the democratic nomination for the olfi;;e of county recorder, subject to the decision of the voters at the prim aries, April 20th. 17 -f Harley L. Hall. Don't Pat Off. For tomorrow what you can do today. If you put off buying a bottle of Ballard's Snow Liniment, when that pain comes yon won't have any, buy a bottle today. A positive care for rheumatism, burns, cuts, sprains, " contracted mucles etc. T. S. Graham; Prairie Grove, Ark., writes: ; "I wish to thank you for the good results I received from Snew Liniment. It positively cured me of rheumatism after others had failed. 1 Sold bv Graham. k Worthamv-. v - .- ' 1