TIIF. 'COBMLIS MZETTE CLASSIfltl) AOVtBIISLMEHTS- r Published Tuesdays and rriclays by Gazette Puelishixo Company. Tiie subscription pn of the Gazette fcr eeverai years has been, and remains $2 .per annum, or '2b per cent, discount if paid io aivat-e. Thin pa;;fr will be eou'-ittuert until ail arrearages are pail. SANTA CLAUS. I"5 I Many a baby stocking will hang by the fireside Monday night, and many a bright eyed tot will' experience unusual diffi culty vd falling asleep on account of the expected visit ot Santa Claus. A uierry, merry time it is for the little ones, aad yet there are mothers and fathers who trouble their souls with the vexing question. "Is it right to carry on the Santa Claus decep tion?" - . a , Can there be any wrong in m ikim an innocent little child supremely happy on this the Cn.is'-'.nla's natal cuyr we would answer nay, not from our point of view. le happiest deception in ali 'the wdrld is the time-honored deception of Ssnla's annual ap cearance. and to rob a child of this quaint, old fashioned be lief is to rnouerni;'.-? that child in a way not at all to his profit, much less to his pleasure. In every nature thtie is a touch of romance and a liking for mystery and adventure, and at no period of one existence are these traits keener than during child hood, when ih : nature is still unformed and the little brain is filled with all sorts of queer fancies. It is thca that the old, old Caristuiti htry is readily taken a? lact, and the rotninae of the tale takes the place ot less wholesome mental food and sup plies all the missing links in the chin of Christmas surprises. This happy time is only for a few years, for "Young America" is soon ijjf&rried aihd the illusion once shattered is nver replaced. ,"jo the children calf it false hood on the parents' part: Not a bit of it. It is only a play, a ."make-believe" that brings them happiness, and parents are loved the more bv these same children when'the latter are old enough to realize that Santa Claus was only another name tor papa's and mamma's unselfish lave and kiudness. Let the story of the Child in the Manger be repeated over and over again, and with it the happy onet. - "Twas the nii?ht before Christ mas And all through the house Not a creature was stirring Not even a mouse," etc. But whatever is done, let the little ones have their happy in Kocent play time and their harm less belief in "Santa." The stern realities of life come soon enough. Where Was Moses? "Where was Moses when the lights went out2" was the ques tion handed from one person to another in Corvallis, Tuesday evening, land the'.answer was, "In the dark, as we are." The occasion of the comment was the disappearance in this city of all electric lights. The last of them blinked out about 4:30, and as darkness came on there was a rush in ail directions for the old fashioned tallow candle, coal oil lamps or anything that would furnish light. Big stores, light ed by a few tallow "dips" and with clerks and customers mov ing about in the dim, hazy inter ior of the buildings gave one a "spooky" sensation, as though old-time customs had eome again and the dad-and-crme riMnle nf r - t 1 - those times had returned with the customs. But it was not a hallow'een prank nor.-a pleasant "ghost" l - 1 Cloaks and Furs Fine Shoes and Slippers Siik Petticoats bilk Umbrellas Linen Damask Sets Silk Shirt Waists Eiderdown wrappers Dress Patterns, Silk and Wool Fine White Blankets Napkins and Towels Leather Pillows Indian Robes Hand Bags Hand Drawa Work Initial Khndkerchiefs Semi-Finished Corset Covers Tsilor Made Suits Ro al Worchester Corsets Dress and Walking Skirts. Lace Waists Long Kid and Silk Gloves Neck Ruffs I 1 o Full Dress Suits Tuxedo Suits Business Suits Rain Coats O-zer Coats House Coats Lounging Robes Fancy Vests Suit Cases Neckwear Mufflers Faucy Suspenders Dress Gloves Silk Handkerchiefs Fine Underwear. Fancy Socks, Silk Umbrellas Cuff Buttons Monarch Shirts House Shoes and Slippers worth Ife HgsBsdirod Gents' aza igs t S All osas Holiday Bills i Bmi fejf allot9 Gfoti&ii$$s I 0Mmt&mm Jit HMWt$mMM a li-M i? KVt v." -' " .- Bm f Tf MM !l:-r fc ' ' :H L .' w, SW - fi.l pany, nor was the catastrophe welcomed as a joke by Corvallis business men. The Christmas trade is at its best now, and to have customers groping about in darkness trying to make pur chases was not pleasing to any one, yet the situation was met with better humor than are some of the more trifling annoyances of every day life, and when the lights came on at 6 o'clock there was general merriment and jok ing over the brief period of dark ness. The trouble was caused by the breaking cf a water wheel on the DOCTORS MISTniCBS Are said often to be buried six feet tinder ground. Eut many times women call on their family physicians, suffering, as they imagine, one from dyspepsia, another from heart disease, another from liver or kid ney disease, another from nervous pros tration, another with pain here and there, and in this wav they present alike to themselves and their easy-going or over busy doctor, separate diseases, for which " he, assuming them to be such, prescribes his pills and potions. In reality, they are all only symptoms caused by some uterine disease. Tho'phician,igncrant of the cause of sufferinglJteps upnisjreatment until large bills are mde. J&ijTering " patient gets no betterNJsJiTTfasNathe wrong treatment, but probably worsST pepper mpfiiclno W-o T)r Piprpf's T?nvnrjtft fcn-scf iption. directed to the envan won la hn v e ' 11 1 r 0 iv Trn 1 oxj?Ti h c d i sea se t here by dispelling "all those distressing symp toms, and instituting comfort instead of prolonged misery. It has been well said, that "a disease known is half cured." Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is a scientific medicine, carefully devised by an experienced and skillful physician, and adapted to woman's delicate system. It is made of native American medicinal branch of the Santiam at Albany that furnishes ptiwer for operat ing the Willamette Valley Com pany's power plant there, and until this break was repaired there was a cessation of opera tions in Corvallis and Albany. .. CLA6SIFISU ADVERTI8EMKSTS: Fifteen wordd or lees, 25 cts for three 4ncce4ive insertions, or 50 t;ta Dflr month; for all op to and including ten llttional wor.Js.' cent a word for each insertion. For all advertisements over 25 worda, I ct per word for the first insertion, and ct pr word for each additional inser tion. Nothing inserted for less than 25 ' wnta. Lodge, society and church notices, Uher than strictly news matter, will be hareed tor. - HOMES FOR SALE. WILL SELL LOTS IN CORVALLIS, Oregon, on instalment plan and as e st purchasers to bnild hou.es ou them if desired. Address First National Bank, Corvallis, Or. WILL SELL MY LOTS IN NE PORT, Gr., for spot cash, balance instal ment, and help parties to build homes thereou, ii desired. Address AI. t. Ycd o k. Cw-vailie, C Yetei'-'na'ir' Sorceot DK. Jr. K.JAC-v, Vii.fR.t' Ait s;irg m;iH dentin. Eesireii j . Fruith ti 5t. Phoce c9. C-e ITU Main b.is :. ptone kt)-l. -: PHYSICIANS uv AThEY, M. D., PHYSICIAN ana tj j.-seon. Kooms 14, Bank Build isg. uiuce Hours : 10 to 12 a. m , a to f p. m. Residence: cor. 5th and Ad ams Sts. Telephone at office and res idence. Corvallis, Oregon. OAC School of Music. rnnrs anH is rrfprtlv harmless in its effects in uit onutuum or thr. tcrrw'if The OAC School of Music has just issued a bulletin which contains much useful information concerning this de partment. A violin instructor for the year has not yet been announced, but the other departments are filled. One of the promising fenturfrs of the school of music is the college band, which ha been so popular the past sum mer. This is under the instruction of Prof. Harry Beard and there are' 26 pieces. The members are all college students. The band w ill be enlarged i-s the attendance at the college prowe. It is hoped to have 40 pieces in the aggre gation next year. To become a member of the band a student must pass a satisfactory exsmin- ination as to a knowledge ot music and ability to perform on his instrument. The members are required to attend rehearsal every day, while a reasonable amount of individual practice is also ex pected. STOMACH'S IMPORTANCE. In addition to a large and complete stock of Drugs and Medicines we have a fine assortment of holiday goods, such as Choice Perfumes, Toilet Articles, Fine Stationery, Books, Musical Instru ments and PyrograpTt Outfits. We also have the famous Edison Phonograph, the wonder of the age, with complete line of records, nothing better for a holiday gift. A call at our store will afford you pleasure and profit. Prompt attention to mail orders. How to Strengthen It so That It Will Act as it Should. svatcm. ' As a powerful invigorating tonic "Fa vorite Prescription" imparts strength to the whole system and to the organs distinctly- feminino in particular. For over worked, "worn-out," run-down." debili tated teachers, milliners, dressmakers, seamstresses, "shop-sir Is," house-keepers, nursingmothers, and fccblo women gen erally, Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is the greatsst earthly boon, being un equaled as an appetizing cordial and re storative tor.ic. As a soothing and strengthening nerv- ine "Favorite Prescription " is uncqualed mg ana sud- duing nervous excitability, irritability, and is invaluablo in allayins nervous exhaustion, nervous prostration. neuralgia, hysteria, spasms, St. Vitus's dance, and other distressing, nervous symptoms commonly attendant upon functional and organic disease of the uterus. It induces refreshing sleep and relievos mental anxiety and despondency. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets invigorate the stomach, liver and bowels. One to three a dose. Eay to take as candy. Notice for Publication. United States TAnd.offlc, Portland, Oregon, Nov ember 2Sth, 1!XXS t Notice is hereby jjiven that in compliance with he provisions of the act of Conare8 of June 3, l!73. entitled "An act for the sale of timber lands in the States of California. Oreson, Nevada, and Wash ington Territoty," as extended to all the'public land states by act of August 4. 1S92 Fred Fortmiller o Albanv. Oountv of Linn. State Of Oregon, has this d.v filed in this office his sworn statement No. 7139 for the purchase of tile sw i of section No. 3o in Township No. 10. sooth range No. 5, west atd will offer proof to show that the land soujrht is more valuable for its limber or stone than for agricultural purposes, and to establish his claim te said land be fore County Clerk of Benton Countr at his office at Corvallis, Oregen, on Saturday the 16th day of Feb ruary t9c7. He names as witnesses: ROBERT T. GLASS ot Corvallis. Orepron: JOHJT JOHNSON, of Wren, Oregon: U. J CAMERON, of Albany, Oregon; WIL LIAM IQO. of Wreun, Oregon. Any and all persons claiming adversely the wve described lands am ntquested to file th ir clains in this office ou or betore said 16th day of Febru ary 137. ALGERNON DRESON, Register. To enjoy both health and happiness, it. is absolutely , necessary that the stomach end digestive organs should be strong enough to properly oigest the food. It they are weak and inactive, the body will eoon be in a state of semistarvation. Nothing equals Mi-o-na 6iomach tab lets in siving strength and tone to the whole digestive system. Use this rem edy for a few days, and you v ill find the appetite keen, the digestion good, no nausea or distress after eating, no sleep lessness, no nervousness aod the back aches ai.d headache that are the direct results of a weakened stomach, will soon be overcome. Ask Graham Wells to show you the gnarant.ee which they give with every 5O cent box of Mi-o-na. It is the one remedy they have enongh faith in to guarantee. ihul's It - - I - ; j m Cough yourself into a fit of spasms acd then wonder why you don't get well. If you will only try a bottle of Ballard's Horehound Syrup your cough will be a thine of the past. It is a positive cure for Conghs, Influenza, Bronchitis and all Pulmonary diseases. One bottle will Convince you at vour druggist, 25c, 50c, $1.00. bold by Graham & Wortham. Save money by buying your watches and jewelry of Matthews4 the optician and jeweler. - 84tf Subscribe for the Gazette. Simple Way to Overcome the Dau . gers of this Dlsagreeble Disease. Stomach dosing in tho hope of curing cattarrh of the heal and throat is useless and often leads to serious stomach trouble. . Hyomei, breathed through a special in haler that monies with every dutfit, brings a "medicated healing air to every part of the nose and throat, killing all catarrhal germs and soothing and eas ing any irritation in the mucus mem brane. A complete Hyomei outfit costs but $1, extra bottles of Hvomei, if needed, 5O cents, and Graham & Wells give us personal guarantee with every packaze that money will be refunded unless the treatment cures. High grade goods a specialty. A... HOPE S ' Foreign and Domestic Groceries. Confectionery, cigars, tobacco, woodware, willowware, stoneware, cutlery, notions, fishing tackle, ground bona, oil cake meal grass seed, bee supplies. & & & & CORVALLIS, OREGON Mail orders promptly filled. House Decorating. FOR PAESiTING AND PAPERING SEE W. E. Paul, Ind. 488 ltf MARBLE SHOP. MARBLE AND GRANITE MONU aients; curbing made to order; clean ing and reparing done neatly : save agent's cotnuiissiou. Shop North Main St., Frank Vanhoosen, Prop, ATTORNEYS J. F. YATES, ATTORNE Y-AT-L A W. Odice up stairs in Zierolf Building. Only set of abstracts in Benton County & R. BRYSON ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office in Post Office Building, Corval lis, Oregon. WANTED WANTED A MAN, WITHOUT STOCK to rent a dwelling adjoining Corvallis who is a kind good workman with a team of horses. 81-tl. WAtfTE D 500 SUBSCRIBERS TO THE ? Gazette ana Weekly Oregonian at $2.56per year. WANTED Sixty tons of clean vetch eeed, and oats in . car lots load cars at nearest railroad station. Wanted clean Italian and English Rye graes eeedj can furnish gaso line engine with cleaner and grind er to clean for farmers. For sale young cow, will be fresh soon, $25; 6-year-old horse for sale or trade. L. L. Brooks. Phone 155 Mountain View. BANKING. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF Corvallis, Oregon, transai ts a general conservative banking business. Loans money on approved security. Drafts bought. and told and money transferred to the principal cities of the United States, Europe and foreign countries. Taken up by undersigned at my place 5 miles southwest of Philomath on the Wagoner place on October 29, '06 one Hobteia cow brand O. on left hip blind in right eye. J. H. Owens, Corvallis Or- . . . . '.. -.--4. What's Worth doing is worth doing well. ' If yon wish to be cured of Rheumatism use Ballard's Snow Liniment and you will be "well cured." A positive cure for Sprains, Neuralgia, Bruises, Contracted Muscles and all the ills that rksh is heir o. A. G. M. Williams, Navasota, Texas, writes: . 'I have used Snow Liniment for sprain ed ankle and it gave the best of satisfac io n. I always keep it in the house." Sold by Graham & Wortham. Why Not Use Electric Lights? Children's Favorite tonic is gWhite's Cream Ver mifuge, the care for worms and all chil dren's diseases. It not only kills the worms, but removes the slime and mucus in which they bniid their nests. Its ac tion on the child is mild and leaves him in a healthy condition. Joe Daniel. Sur mac, Tenn., says that he gave one of his children White's .Cream Vermifuge when the doctor thought it. had colic, and from the first dose the'chM paresed 73 worms. Sold by Graham 4Vortham; . . - - .Cj Ty.;: . ... Stop scratching matches on jour wall. Those streaky match scratches look mighty bad on any, wall. But as long as yon continue to use gas or oil you'ye got to use matches. , The "matchless light" is the electric light, a simple twist of the wrist does it. We are improving and . perfecting our lighting service in this city and can give better service for less money than ever in the history of the city. The cost of wiring has been reduced until it is within reach of all. If you would like to know mora about it, call on us in our new office opposite the O. J. Blackledge furniture store or phone. us, Ind. Phone 499. ' . Willamette Valley Co. V ;GK A. Clark, Mgr. - . ' 74-t!1 O. A. C. Cleaning and Ppsssing Parlors Three doors north of Hotel Cor vallis. Give me a call. , P.K.SWABBiPi'OS. The Gazette for Job Work oJcy's Kidney Cure imineyv-mn tetter sight. All kinds of grass seed for ealr at Zierolf 's Timothy, clover and orchard grass seed J 74 ti The best baker ever in Corvallis a Vossburg, at Small's Bakery. 3U