T f GORVALLIS GJZETIi
Published Tuesdays and Fridays by
Gazette Publishing Compa ky.
I t
The Subscription priw of the Gazette
for tfveral years has beeD, und remairts
$2 per annum, or 25 per cent, discount if
paid in advauce. This paper will be
continued until all arrearages pre pa: 3.
HANDS STRENGTHENED.
Seventy millions is an immense
sum for one concern to gather
as its measure of profits for'one
year, yet this is the average an
nual profit of the Standard Oil
Co- for many tears. It is the
net earnings of a large capital,
of a world-wide business dealing
in i n e or more of the necessities
of life and conducted through
wonderfully perfect organization
and discipline of its working
forces. Any business so exten
sive', handling so great a capital,
conducted with so great skill and
producing an article of universal
consumption must and should be
hiK'nly remunerative to taose
Conducting it.
The difficult questions to de
cide as to such a business are:
What p. t of its profits is the
fruit of robbery of the people,
the result of illegitimate con
duct; and what part is
the well earned and 'deserved
reward of those who conduct the
business and have their money
investeu in it?
There can be no just objection
to profits which aggregate a
large sum when the capital em
ployed and the business transact
ed are unusually large. If it
appear, however, that such
profits are gained by trickery,
chicanery, fraud, corruption and
in defiance of the rights of
others, the state, representing
the people, must apply such
remedies as will protect the
people in their rights and re
strict profits to what is justly
earned by the capital employed
and the volume of business tran
sacted. Profits not thus earned
are gained by dishonest, immoral
and illigetimate means, and con
sequent robbery of the people.
The history" of the Standard
Oil Co. is the record of avarice,
imposition, defiance of law, dis
regard for the rights of others
and the relentless crushing of
everything and person standing
between it and its purposes. No
one can believe the greater part
of its profits is not the result of
its dishonesty, its corruption and
its roboery of the people.
True, it has given to the
world the best and cheapest light
it ever had, and it supplies thous
ands with a cheap and available
fuel. Competition may have all
this and more, but all competition
was destroyed long since, and
the Standard has become a
powerful .monopoly. Like a
huge octopus it has fastened its
tentacles upon the people and is
sucking up their life blood.
It is now being brought before
the bar of outraged Justice. It
will be punished for at least some
of the crimes it has committed,
and restrained from wrong-doing
or be destroyed.
The haughty arrogance of this
great monopoly has strengthened
the hands of those who would
limit the acquisition of wealth by
any individual, and make the ac
cumulation of enormous fortunes
impossible. Even though such
fortunes are built up from the
ju.i; profits ot a legitimately
conducted business, they bring
no real good to their possessor
and are more or less a menace to
popular government Our closest
thinkers have their attention
drawn now, as never heretofore,
to this matter and some way will
be evolved by which the danger
vrill be turned aside.
Popular goverment will not be
destroyed and justice and right-
eousness shall
not become by-
wcrds.
POSTAL SAVINGS BANKS.
From time to time there is an
attempt made to establish Postal '
Savings Banks. It is not unlike
ly that such an effort will be
made at the next session of con
gress, and as the movement seems
to be gaining: strength with the
j people it is probable it will ulti
mately succeed.
The opponents of the '-measure
fall into two classes- First are
those who are utterly averse to
the general government taking
any part whatever in a banking
business. Many of these people
would destroy the present
National Bank system and place
the whole banking business in
control of the several states
Unable to do this they vehement
ly oppose any extension of gov
ernmental powers and responsi
bility as must attend the estab
lishment and conduct of Postal
Savings Banks.
The second class is composed
of those interested in the Savings
Banks already established and
doing business under provisions
of state laws enacted by the
states in which they are located.
Some of the states have wise and
beneficial laws for the direction
and control of this kind of bank
ing. All the safe-guards that
human experience can device
have been thrown around the
business, and there are many
Savings Banks which have a
record for wise, conservative,
successful and safe business
reaching back for many years.
Unfortunately all banks of
this kind are not governed by
wise laws. Sortie of the states
are regarded as being quite lax.
Besides this it has been found
next to impossible to secure,
among the states, anything like
uniformity of legislation on this
subject.
Some of the arguments in
favor of Postal Savings Banks
rest on the grounds that the
general government would .rive
a uniform system of control over
the savings banking business.
This can only extend to savings
entrusted to the United Spates.
Banks established under state
laws would remain under control
of such laws.
It i? argued that it is to the
interest of the government to
foster and encourage the saving
habit in the people.
It is difficult to see any interest
or duty in this connection whicn
does not belong to the several
states equally with the United
States.
Postal Savings Banks, because
of the more certain security they
would give to the depositor,
would encourage large numbers
to practice saving who have not
yet made, and under present con
ditions will not make any earnest
attempt toward systematic sav
ing of some portion of their earn
ings.
This is possibly the strongest
claim of those who favor Postal
Banks. The security arising
from wise, careful, conservative
methods of making investments
of entrusted moneys the secu
rity of unswerving honesty on
part of those controling trust
funds, whether these are formed
by the paor man's savings or
otherwise, is the only security
that secures. Ail over the
country are such men and de
positors with them feel secure.
Uncle Sam is known to a
greater number of people and
possibly fom this fact alone he
would doubtless do a big business
should he determine to establish
Postal Savings Banks.
Notes About Oregon.
The ci.izens' of the great
Harney country have made an
urgent appeal to the people ot all
parts of the state to make a special
affort to visit Burns October 8th
to 12th, when N their Fair is in
session, and see the products of
Oregon's bieeest county. An
eflfot w;n bemade to send a dele
gation from Portland. Artesian
water hss been found at a depth
of less than three hundred feet in
Harney Valley and the people
are rejoicing.
No meeling devoted to irriga-
tion has ever attracted soch
general attention throughout the
United States as the last ' conven-'ion-ot
the National Irrigation
Congress at Sacramento, and Ore-
son is indebted to Malheur and
Klama'h counties for makin; a
showing which won big prizes
and caused the state to be gener
ously advertised.
At least ten towns in Oregon
have e tablished permanent ex
hibit rooms at which good speci
mens of fruits, vegetables and
other products areshowo. Others
are making a temporary showing
on occount of the large number
of colonists taking advantage of
the low rates now on, and in each
instance it gives the new-comers
a place to concentrate, where
they are assured a welcome, and
as a .esult a large majority locate
permanently. . . T
Hon. Wilbur K. Newell's
hundred words on Oregon fruit
is a splendid condensaLion of
facts, and is belt g used in the
new printing matter of several of
the active commerical bodies.
This statement 5t Mr. Newell's
is direct, effective and convinc
ing. The strongest assurance ot
the growth of many Oregon
cities and towns during the last
year is the large, increase shown
in the school enrollment, and
these school children in each and
every city, u... n and village of
the state are the best advertising
vehicle. Get your advertising
leaflets in their hands,- to go cut
into personal letters, and the
result will be amazing, while
the cost of printing covers the
entire expense. The boys and
girls pay the postage and do the
work. .
Was He Surprised?
C. T. Hurd, the well known
and highly popular Y. M. C. A.
secretary at the college, passed
another milestone on his journey
of life, Sunday, a fact which was
not forgotten by his associates.
Monday evening the event was
celebrated by about forty friends
who "swooped d.-wn upon the
aston:shed "Y" man at his home
on college hill, taking possession
of the house and transforming
the previously quiet evening into
Base
A
The People's
one of mirth -and merriment.
Several very handsome pres
ents were bestowed upon the host
iu the hope of inducing him to
divulge the secret of his age, bnt
this he strenuou'ly refused to do
aad the truth will no doubt re
main a mvstery to the end of
time. It may be added, however,
ti-at there are those- who have
their "suspicions."
; Games and conversation filled
the hours of this pleasant eve
ning, and dainty refreshments,
brought by the invading host,
were served. The occasion was
a very pleasant one for ,all and
will not soon be forgotten'.
Those present, together with
many who .vere not present, hope
that Mr. Hurd may live to see
many returns of the anniversary,
and thst he may improve in
looks, health and wealth with
each succeeding year.
e Invite
Your inspection of our
Stock of
Ladies' and Misses'
iCoats
Wool Dress Goods, Cotton
Wash Dress Fabrics
Our Stock Is Cem
plete in Every Detail
I at Right Prices.
Ilenkle & Davis
Notice to Creditors.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has
been duly confirmed and appointed execjtor oi
fie Iist Will and Testament and c.ate of Mar?
A-Moore, deceased, by the county Court of the
State ot Oregon for Benton County, sitting in
probate. All persons having claims r gainst said
e:iate are required to present the same, duly veri
fi' 1, to me at my residence in CorvaV's, Oregon,
or at the law office of E Holgate in Corvallis, Ore
gon, within six months from the date oc the first
publication of this notice.
Dated at Corvallis, Oregon, this 24th day of
Sertember. ioo7.
( 79ti" Minor Swick, Executor,
AT MONEY-SAVING PRICES, AND
Ball and Bat
Not only are our prices XiOWER than
any other store, but with every
School Suit we will
G I V B A W A T
A Good Base Ball and Bat
Price of Suits S2.00
Wear (S&MaB&s$tB&
S. L. KLINE
Established 1864
Store
Notice to Creditors.
Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern
WwX the undersigned hus been apt onited Admints
t tor of the estate of Margery H. Uavisaon, d 'ss
ed, by tne County Court of Benton County, St
oi Oregon. Ml persons having claim against said
ate of Margery B, Davis sen, deceased, are here
by required to present t c same, with the proper
7ouchers therefor, duly . erified as by law required,
within six months from the date hereof to the
undersigned at the law office of McFadden &
Bryson in Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon.
D ted at Corvallis, Oregon, this 2eth day of Au
gust 1907. . -
Ralph M. Davissox,
As Administrator of the estate of Margerv B.
Davisson,' deceased. 69-83
Summons.
In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon fo
Benton County:
W. H. Savagt, Plaintiff
vs. '
N. A. Fisher. Defendant,
To N. A. fisher, the above named defendant.
In the Name of the State of Oregon, you r$
hereby summoned and required to appear and
answer the complaint of the plaintiff in tne above
entitled suit now on tile with the clerk of the above
entitled court on or before the last day of the time
prescribed in the older fur publication of this sum
mons hereinafter reterred to, to-wit: On or befoie
October 4. 19u7, and you are hereby notified that :
you fail so to appear and answer lthe said complaint
as herein required, for want thereof the plaintiff
will apply to the above entitled court for the relief
demanded in his said complaint to-wit: For decree
that plaintiff nave judgment against defer dant up
on the promissory note described in said complaint
for $i0o with interest thereon at the rate of 10 per
cent per annum from .November 27th, ithrti; 30 at
torney's fees and gi paid for caring for the follow
ing personal property, viz: one black niaie about 6
years old. one top single biigy and one set of har
ness belonging to defendant but now in possession
of plaintiff, and directing that plaintiffs lien upon
said property by way of a pledge be foreclosed and
the above uteerihed personal property sold iu $he
manner provided by law for the sate of personal
property under execution in actions at law, and the
proceeds applied, by the party making such sa'e,
to the satisfaction of such judgment and the bal
ance to the defendant.
This summons is published in the Corvallis Gaz
ette newspaper once a week for six consecutive sud
successive weeks leginning with the issue of Au
gust 23, 1907, and ending with the issue of Octob r
4, 1907, under and In pursuance of the directions
contained in an order made by the Hon. E. Wood
war j Judge of r. .ounty Court of Benton County,
State of Oretron, Ui-uxi August I5, 19o7.
Date of first publication hereof is August 23, 19o7
E. B. Wilson,
70-82 Attorney for Plaintiff.
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
CLASSIFIEli advertisements:
Fifteen words or lees, 25 cts lor three
successive insertions, or 50 cts pel
month; for all up to and including ten
additional words, cent a word for eacb
insertion.
For all advertisements over 25 words,
1 ct per word for the first insertion, and
ct per word for each additional inser
tion. Nothing inserted for less than 25
cents.
Lodge, society and church notices,
oth4r than strictly news matter, will be
charged for.
House Decorating.
FOR PAINTING AND PAPERING SEE
W. E. Paul, Ind. 488, 14tf
PHYSICIANS
B. A..CATHEY, M. D., PHYSICIAN
4uu enrgeon. Koomi 14, Bank Build
. lag. Office Hours: 10 to 12 a. m., 2 to
4p.m- Residence: cor. 5th and Ad
ams Mb Telephone at office and rea
uience. ; Corvallis. UreKon.
ATTORNEYS
J. F. YATES, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Office up stafrs in Zierolf Building,
Only set of abstracts in Bentou County
E. K. BRYSON A1TOKNEY AT LAW.
ihce in Post Office Building, Corval
as, Oregon.
WANTED
WAiSTE D 500 SUBSCRIBERS TO THE
Gazette and Weekly Oregonian at
$2.66 per year.
HOMES FOR SALE!
WILL SELL LOTS IN CORVALLIS,
Oregon, on instalment plan and as
sist purchasers to build homes on them
li desired. Address First National
Bank, Corvallis, Or.
WILL SELL MY LOTS IN NEWPORT.
Or., for spot cash, balance instal
ments, and help parties to build homes
thereou, if desired. Address M. 8.
VV oodcock, Corvallis, Or.
BANKING.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
Corvallis, Oregon, transacts a general
conservative banking business. Loans
' money on approved security. Drafts
bought and sold an-i money transferred
, to the principal cities of the United
States, Europe and foreign countries.
LAUNDRY
THE CORVALLIS STEAM LAUN
dry will give special rates to students
ob application at the laundry office.
Those wishing to pay monthly may do
bo by calling and making satisfactory
arrangements. Otherwise all bundles
will be strictly C. O. D. 78-83
Notice to Creditors.
In the County Court of the State of Oregon for
Benton County: In the matter of the estate rf
Jesse M, Gilstrap, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that J. P. Hummer has
hc:n appointed Administrator of the estate of J o
M. Gilsirao. deceased. Air persons having ctain
against said ee .te ae hereby quired to pre -.it
the san e duly v rifled as by law required to the
undersigned at Philomath. Beaton County, oregf-.i,
or at the office of J. F. Yates at Corvallis, Benton
County, Oregon, within six months from this.. ,
Dateu September 20, 1go7.
7S-SS J. P. Hlmmer.
FREE
tO $5.00
MS
'Bm&dB
Corvallis, Oregon