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THE . GAZETTE-TIMES I VOLXLVIL CORVALUS, BENTON COUNTY, OREGON, pRIDAY, JULY 2, 1909 NO. 47 FRANCIS J. HENEY GQRVALLIS NOTED ATTORNEY AND PARTY EN ROUTE NORTH. DINE ATTHE HOTEL CORVALUS Many Local People Meet Distinguished Visitors Jim Lewis Sells Heney Cherries Informal Reception. Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Heney, with Dr. Shadworth, M. Beasley, John M& Carthen and John McLaughlin, were in Corvallis yesterday evening, en route to Portland and Seattle. The party left Eugene at 4 p. m., and took dinner (or supper as the case may be) at the Ho tel Corvallis, continuing on to Salem that evening in their big White steamer. The coming of the distinguished party had been heralded by telegraph and quite a crowd gathered at the hotel to catch a glimpse of the leading figure in the San Francisco prosecutions. They found him an undersized man, appar- ently of mild manner, and scarcely a wonder in any sense. Those who ex pected to see a face scarred by the bul let from San Francisco's would-be as sassin were disappointed, for close in sDection failed to show trace of the wound that came so near removing Mr. Heney from this terrestrial sphere. Effort to get Mr. Heney to make a speech in the lobby of the hotel was un availing, and he would not talk "shop" in a private way. He said he was out on a vacation and had left dull care be hind. He was genial, jolly, affable, and .gave no edidence by word or sign jthat lie is in reality a man-hunter-;, - Jim Lewis, real estate T inan always "on the job," failed to recognize Mr. Heney in the hotel lobby and sized him ud as one looking for a bargain. Jim presented his business card and Heney, like a royal sport, played the game. He talked real estate with him and finally agreed to continue the conversation "in the morning. " When the boys put Mr. Lewis "next," this old veteran went out behind the hotel and kicked himself thrice while the other fellows laughed. While about the lobby a number of the local lights had the pleasure of shaking hands with Mr. Heney, and Bob Johnson takes pleasure in the fact that he was introduced to Mr. Heney 's charming wife. Bob was so pleased that he even pointed the way to his big cherry orchard on the road to Indepen dence and urged the distinguished vis itors to go in and carry off a tree or two if they cared to do so. This invita tion that sounded good to Mr. Heney, but an invitation to appear before the Commercial Club, then in session, was declined with regret. The Heney party left for Salem about 7:30 and is continuing on to Seattle where they will "do" the fair. Minutes of -Recent Council Meeting At a recent special session of the Cor- -vallis city council the following business was transacted: A resolution censuring the cutting off of the city's water supply without prop er preparation was read and referred. Contractors for cement work around city hall were paid. Ordinance relating to sale and explo sion of fireworks was amended. C. E. Small and Mr. Whiteside ap peared and asked that license for mov ing picture shows be placed at the aver age charged by Willamette Valley towns. Chairman of the sewer committee ad vised that flush tank be placed near old Taylor Creamery. Will Improve v Locke Cemetery The Locke Cemetery Association' is a recent organization with the avowed purpose of putting and keeping in prop er condition that burial ground known as the Locke cemetery. A number of those interested met at the Mountain View school" house last Saturday and , perfected an organization by electing the following officers: President A., B. Locke. Secretary-Treasurer Robert Wylie. Directors-Wm. Knotts, B. W. Har ris, Ji. A. maKe. Besides the above-named, the follow ing subscribed to articles of incorpora tion and made a financial offering: Wm. Ryals Livonia Locke, Anna Wylie, E. F. Wiies, A. R. Locke, Wm. Cauthorn and others. . Those baek of the move hope to interest a large numberof those who have friends or relatives interred in the Locke cemetery. The Locke cemetery is one of the old est in the country, the ground having been given by "Grandpa" Locke from 40 to 45 years ago. There are a large number of graves in the cemetery and most of them have been sadly neglect ed. A few persons have been making an effort to put the cemetery in proper shape, but have found it extremely difficult, and have finally secured the co-operation there is hi organization and financial contributions. The Locke Cemetery Association de serves to be successful. ' - Hofer Happy Over Rainfall Colonel E. Hofer, of Salem, editor, r ainmaker and Gubernatorial candidate, was registered at the Oregon, in Port land Sunday accompanied by his son, Larry, a University of Oregon student. Colonel Hofer was on his way to Burns, Harney County, to attend a meeting of ihe Oregon-Idaho , Development Congies3, . which A convenes in that Eastern Oregon town next Friday. Titles sometimes are conlerred on men, but the Salem newspaper man is said to have earned the military prefix to his name from actual service in the Iowa National Guard. He has, long been known as the editor and publisher of the Salem Capital Journal. His des ignation as rainmaker is a' more recent acquisition. Realizing ' that rain was an indispensable necessity, to crops in the Willamette Valley, Hofer last week suggested through his 'paper that the people of Salem unite in praying for rain. ' :f -' ' ' ,':-';' Thursday night was the time , ap pointed for offering these supplications It fs presumed there was a general re sponse to Hofer's suggestion; at any rate, Marion County and other sections of the Willamette Valley f were visited by a generous shower within 12 hours afterwards. While Hofer is not in clined to question the efficacy of prayer, he is diffident about-claiming all of the credit single-handed for the rain which followed the supplications of himself and his neighbors, even though the agency for bringing the showers was of his own suggestion. Must Not Sell Fireworks. The business men of this city had better take cognizance of the fact that a city ordinance now prohibits the sale or giving away of fireworks of all sorts. Even the small two-inch firecracker may not be sold except at thediscre tion of the Chief of Police. The old ordinance was amended at a special session of the city council last Monday evening and instruction was given that the provisions be strictly enforced. Heretofore there has been no provision against the sale of fireworks, but the ordinance did provide that no fireworks should be exploded -within the city limits. " . The city council is determined that a disastrous fire shall not result from any neglect on its part, hence the amend ment to the ordinance. The C. & A. expects to be hauling log's to the Occidental mill by July 10. There are many logs cut, and but 600 feet of track -to finish. The company interested in getting out - the timber has been delayed by failure to secure a satisfactory donkey engine. A very large engine is desired and this is being constructed as a special order. In a short time now the Occidental will have all the logs it can use and things will be humming then. Gus Harding and family left for Seal Rock today and will remain there through the summer, Seal-Rock is about ten miles south of Newport and is an ideal ocean resort, according to Mr. Harding. There are ten cottages there most of them erected by Salemites. The place is slightly more exclusive and for this reason more satisfactory to those of a retiring disposition. ; Cards are out announcing the birth of Ileen Elizabeth Runkle, 7 1-2 pounds weight and 20 1-2 'inches high. Ae little lady arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Runkle June 28th. - TO SPEND $2400 ADVERTISING SUBSCRIBERS TQ PUBLICITY FUND ENDORSE HARR1MAN PLAN WELLS EXPLAINS SCHEME Tremendous Quantity of Finest Litera ture, Newspaper and Magazine Ad vertising, and Use of the Whole Harriman System. Subscribers to the Corvallis publicity fund, in mass jneeting assembled Wed nesday evening, ratified the action of the Publicity Committee in accepting the Southern Pacific $2400 "community plan of advertising." ' Wm. B. .Wells, representative of the Harriman lines, was present , at the meeting, explained the plan in detail, and after a thorough discussion of all phases of the matter a vote taken re sulted in unanimous acquiescence on the part of those present. There was some difference of opinion as,, to how or when the $2400 should be paid, but for the plan itself, there was enthusiastic appreciation and absolute unanimity of feeling. The plan accepted -involves the printing and distribution of: x 20,000 sixty-four page booklets, or the equivalent in two or three -booklets. Fifteen thousand Conductor's book lets "How to Get to Corvallis. " . ? - A minimum of 35,000 colonist folders, and a maximum limited only to our ca pacity to use them) - '(i Bound volumes of the big booklet to be placed on all western .bound trains. - All literature, except the colonist fold ers to be the highest grade obtainable, Uxpertipbrtagrapher preparation of same to be famished free of charge.' - The distribution of as much' of this lit erature as Corvallis desires, stamps and help at the Portland office being unlim ited and free. Page advertisement in "Sunset" the Coast's greatest periodical, one year,, plus a four-page write-up . during the year. Favorable mention in a certain Euro pean advertising magazine. . -' Advertising in 300 papers in the mid dle west. ' The use of the Harriman distributing agencies throughout the United States, and countless other advantages varied in their nature. , That's going some and it would seem to be worth $2400. ' Mr. Wells made the statement that the service will cost the Harriman lines more than $10, 000. The different communities using the plan last year paid in $50,000. . To carry the plan to success the S. P. lines spent more than $200,000 and will spend $500, 000 next year. ' "The system' ' ian afford to do this only for the reason that itreaps the firstT benefit. The railroads' are after passenger traffic; by aiding communities to advertise this western country they get it. And then they want the increased business that results from increased populatior. J The Publicity Committee figures that it has $2400 to spend. The question was as to the advisability of cutting off all other expenditures appropriation for eastern advertising, local booster office and booster, ect., etc. and ac cepting the Harriman plan. The ac ceptance of the plan settled the ques tion unless the Committee can find' the way to raise more money. ... . Those who did the talking on the oc casion were: Bankers Woodcock and Johnson, Messrs. B. W. Johnson, Capt. Robinson, J. F. Yates, Robert John son, J. F. Allen, Mr. Murphey, the two Cates and C. V. Johnson. - . Life 100,000 Years Ago. Scientists - have found in a cave in Switzerland bones of men, who lived 1 100,000 years ago, when life was in con stant danger from wild beasts. Today the danger, as shown by A. W. Brown, of Alexander, Me., is largely. from dead ly disease. "If it had not been for Dr. King's New Discovery, which cured me, I could not have lived," he writes, "suffering as I did from a severe lung trouble and stubborn cough. " To cure Sore Lungs, Colds, obstinate Coughs, and prevent Pneumonia, its the best medicine oirearth. 50c and $1. Guar anteed by all druggists. Trial bottle free. . , - ." - , GAS1S GOES EAST TQ STUDY HEAD GF OAC SCHOOL -OF MUSIC AFTER BEST THERE IS. SUCCESSFUL WORK PAST YEAR OAC School of Music Doine Much For Students,. Director Gaskins Giving Young People Capable Service and Wholesome Association. W. F. Gaskins, director of the School of Music at OAC, left this morning for Denver Chicago, his old home in Mich igan, and finally New York. At Den ver he will attend sessions of the Na tional Educational Association, and at New. York City he will sing with such noted masters as Oscar Saenger and J D. Mehan. . Saenger is a developer of operatic starsmany of the greatest before the public at this time acknowledging their indebtedness to him. He is a master at style and tone production, though at the latter he has a peer in the person of Mehan, who is recognized as a wiz ard in the proper development of tone, Mr. ' Gaskins will remain with these men throughout his vacation and return to Corvallis even better prepared to give OAC students, and the public gen erally, a very valuable service. ; Strictly speaking, the writer of this is not in' "love" with Prof. Gaskins. However, we are an ardent admirer of thajnan's energy, his wholesomeness. his ambition, sincerity and evident ca pacity. In a year's close association with him, part of the time as a pupil, we have had ample opportunity to ob serve him under varying circumstances, flTI Wnima l.o... . T: J- stoop from; an ideal, nor at - any time bailie done less than hold his people to 'strict accountability. He is an artist and yet, withal, is thoroughly sane and practical, a combination not always found. That there are greater artists will not be denied, but these are seldom found in agricultural colleges, state universities, or towns the sizetJf Corvallis. Mr. Gaskins is making every effort to push the OAC School of Music to the front, and it is our" opinion that in securing his service, OAC, the young people who desire musical culture and the public generally are very fortunate. His work at the school the past year, and that of his associates, has been highly success ful, and it is believed that an increasing number of students in music next year will be the result. The disposition of Prof. Gaskins to give his vacation to AGENTS STANDARD FASHIONS July Designers and Patterns Here O 1 Dj.Ioc n a ladies' Suits-the stylish LaVogue brand. OpCClal X IlCCS These goods are all this season's goods, latest styles, strictly tailored. Prices from $12.50 to $35.00 Ladies' lingerie dresses, kimonas and dressing sacques all SPECIALLY PRICED Special prices on all shirt waists and muslin underwear. study at the rate of $5 a day ia-simply an evidence of his ambition and will redound to the benefit of the depart ment of which he is the head. I While touching upon the School of Music, it may be mentioned that Wil liam R. Boone, instructor on piano and pipe organ, has just been elected a member of the American Guild of Or ganists, an honor that comes unsolicit ed and only after an artist has proven himself. Prof. Boone will fill Sunday engagements at the First Congrega tional Church, Portland, after Septem ber 15. . No Display At Salem At the meeting the committee turned down an invitation to participate in the Salem Cherry Fair. Col. Hofer, of the Salem Board of Trade.urged the Club to send a display of cherries, and he cordially offered the service of expert packers but the invitation 'lame too late. Other counties have been mak ing preparations for some time, . and Benton corild not well compete on such short notice. . A $100 payment of the clubs pianola was ordered. Goddess Contest Grows Lively The contest for Goddess of Liberty for the Fifth of July celebration closes tomorrow, Friday, night at 7 :30. The change in votes since yesterday has been slight, but there is prospect of a warm finish. Miss Mabel Rich remains in the lead but not far enough aHead to make her election a certainty. The vote stands: Mabel Rich.... ..1425 Iva Barclay 1075 Gertrude McBee 1101 Clara Baker 800 Nora Thomson 560 Ora Gibson, Philomath... :.500 Laura Bumap .'. -430 Grace Wilson 135 Mary Nolan..... ......760 Mabel Withycombe .-490 Mary Danneman.. -605 Lulu Spangler...... ...... 510 Hazel Winkley 450 Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Gaskins were at" Albany Jyesterdayinorningr'Mr. Gaskins lecturing before the State Teachers' Association. "Music, View ed from the College'' was the subject of his reworks and those of us who know W. F. know that , he gave his auditors their money's worth. Mr. Gaskins sang three songs, two of them encores-sufficient evidence that she was appreciated. Prof. Pernot and family went to Newport today, the- family expecting to remain through the summer. Mrs. Pernot is recently convalescent from a severe, illness and feels the need of the bracing sea breezes. Miss Gardner, of Portland, and Miss Bradley, of Michigan, are guests of Genevieve Baum-Gaskins. READY-TO-WEAR DEPARTMENT SECOND FLOOR LADIES' SUITS Ladies' two clasp silk and lisle gloves, white, black, tan, grey and Tan, Russia calf, premier and Rugby lasts, dark tan, vici kid, ideal last, heavy and turn soles. brown. Double tip. Values to $1, special 23c BENTON AT THE! BIG SEATTLE FAIR COMMERCIAL CLUB PROPOSES TO MAKE DEMONSTRATION, JULY 22 THE DAY SELECTED May Provide Souvenirs or Literature -for the Occasion. 1 Committee ia ' Now Working on Plan. . Linn Conn ty May Join With Benton. r At a meeting of the Executive Com- ' mittee of .the Commercial Club Tues- -day afternoon, Thursday, July 22,' was designated Benton county day at the Seattle Exposition. However, Linn county is considering the idea of join- ing Benton in a demonstration and the date might possibly be changed if it ia deemed absolutely necessary in order to accomodate the people across the river, President Johnson made an effort to get Polk and Lincoln counties to Join with Benton and Linn but it appears. , that neither county is prepared to do' ,. SO. - Just what sort of demonstration will ' be made on the date selected is not yet determined, a committee having been. appointed to work out some definite, plan. If the customary plan is carried out, Benton county will ' simply keep open shop at the Oregon building, : the -hostess, Mrs. W. Hv Savage, serving . to all visitors fruit, or liquid refresh ments and, with the aid of others, hand out such souvenirs or literature of Ben ton county as may be furnisji 4A -the Lewis and Clark Exposition, th special days to cities, counties and state were made notable and pleasing by the lavish distribution of badges, buttons," -booklets and things of that sort, . with- 7 special 'receptions, but the locaT '-tom..' , mittee hopes to improve on the old idea, i That Benton county should,, , at some time during the fair, distribute some '-: thing that will let fair visitors know we are in existence is certain. If the " committee can, work out something and -j" then find the 'money necessary there will be something doing on Benton. county day. . , Letter List , "" ' The following letters remain uncalled , for in the Corvallis, Oregon, postoffice for the week ending June 26, 1909: ?, A. C. Armstrong. Mrs. Belle Banis. ter, J. R. Howell, Mrs. - S. M. Long, Mrs. James Newman, Earle Stule, Mrs, W. S. Mulkey (Foreign.) , 1 B. W. Johnson, P. M. ' -; AGENTS NEMO CORSETS In stock ALL SIZES and Styles Ladies Tan Oxfords Our regular $3.00 shoe, special this week, $2.58