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The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-07-23

in Cedar and Van Buren counties for
six years. The family then moved to
Keokuk county Mr.. Miller attended
the public school at Aurora, and finished
the course when he was II years of
age. He engaged in his first business
venture when he was Fl, engaging in
the lumber business at Clearfeld, Iowa.
Three years later he formed a partner
| ship with r. F. Green in the clothing
business, having stores at both Clear
field and Hummeston, Wayne county.
Mr.. Miller had charge of the business
at the latter place.
In the spring of 1893 the partnership
was dissolved, and Mr. Miller moved
to Oregon, locating at Corvallis, where
he Immediately engaged in his present
business. He carries large stock of
first-class goods, and is a discriminate
buyer
Mr. Miller was married at the age of
22, October 20, 1886, to Miss Vidella
Chapman, who is prominent and pop
ular in local social circles Two chill
dren have been the result of this mar
riage, both boys. The elder died in
infancy, while the other is bright
lad of years.
Mr.. Miller is one of the big men
OF the county physically, as well as in
business way. His portrait accom-
panies this sketch.
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ments, including compass, transit, plane
table, level, rods, chains and tapes
Professor Gordon V. Shelton. is at the
head of this department He was grad
uated with honors from the Arkansas
state university as bachelor of civil
engineering While yet a student he
was appointed captain of Company B,
First Regiment, Arkansas state guards,
by Governor Eagle, in recognition of his
services as cadet captain. This posi-
ton, which is rarely conferred upon a
cadet officer, was held by him until
he left the state. Previous to his grad
uation he held a position on the state
geological survey of Texas. After
spending a year in practical engineer
ing, Mr.. Shelton was elected professor
of mathematics and civil engineering in
Coe college, one of the best colleges
of Iowa. Here he taught the higher
branches of the pure and applied math-
ematics for three years, when he re-
signed to accept his present position at
the o. A. c. In 1894, he received the
postgraduate degree of civil engineer
from his alma mater Professor Skel-
ton is profound student and a splen-
did mathematician
Professor Charles L. Johnson, B. S.,
a graduate of the college and an able
instructor, assists Professor Shelton.
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COURSE OF STUDY.
Prof. F. Berchtold. Dean Of the Faculty
Explains Methods and Plans.

The board of regents, at its last regu
lar meeting, adopted new course o
study, 10 go into operation with thu
beginning of the new session. There
are three distinct courses, the agricul
tural, the mechanical and the household
economy course.
In the freshman year these course:
differ but little sone from the other, ex-
cept that the young ladies take sewing
while the young men are busy in ths
shops or in the field.
The divergence, however, commences
in the sophomore year, and reaches its
widest limits at the end of the junior
year, when we find the farmer studyino
entomology, cryptogamic botany, sur
veying and plant physiology, while these
mechanics wrestle with calculus, steam
engine and boiler, analytical geometry
and mechanism, and the young ladie;
are studying the chemistry of foods
household accounts, physiology, horti
culture and dressmaking.
Most of the studies in the senior yeaI
are elective, which fact offers to stu
dents an opportunity to intensity some
particular line, be it in forestry, stock
feeding, veterinary or roadmaklng, on
the one hand; in hydraulics, machine
design, thermo-d dymamics, or woodwork
on the other, and in sanitary science.
needlework, landscape gardening or hy-
giene in still another direction.
With these technical studies go hand
in hand such other studies as Englisi7
literature, history, free-hand drawing
languages, rhetoric and elocution, sc
that at the end of four years work, if the
student has been true to himself, he
will go forth and enter the arena of life
well equipped. He will have
gained the kind of an education that
is bound to be of considerable help to
him in the years to come. The degrees
given to such as finish any of the above
mentioned courses are bachelor Of
science to graduates in the agricultural
COulS DdCllClOI vi luSClldlllCdl
eering to graduates of the mechanical
course, and bachelor of household
science to graduates of the young won-
ems course.
If at the end of the four years course
the student feels that he could, with
profit to himself, pursue one or more
of the above-named studies, that is, spe-
cialize in one certain line, the college
holds out in a graduate course just
such an opportunity, and confers, after
two years of faithful work on the part
Of the student, the degree of master
Of science mechanical engineer" and
master of household science" respect
vely, upon the aspirant, provided al
ways that rigid examination discloses
scientific attainments and scholarly ac-
Iuirements of high order.
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THOMAS WHITEHORN.

lhe fine new business building now
being erected in Corvallis, on Second
street, is the property of Thomas White
horn, one of Benton county's solid
business men.
Mr.. Whitehorn was born a subject
OF Queen Victoria, first seeing the light
OF day in London, England, February
9TH, 1859. His early boyhood DAYS
were spent in the metropolis of the
world, but at about the age of II years
he went to sea. For four years he
was chiefly before the mast, but left
the sailors life in 1873, when he ar
rived at Astoria on the American ship
Storm King" He first settled in
Washington county, being employed by
Colonel Cornelius for four summers.
During this time, in the fishing season,
he flshed on the Columbia. During all
this time he was economical and pru-
dent, and accumulated some money.
With his savings he opened a saloon in
Cornelius, which he conducted for one
year.
Mr.. Whitehorn came to Corvallis
Christmas day, 1883. He engaged in
the saloon business with Oscar David
son for one year. Since that time he has
conducted his place, "The Resort"
alone. He has conducted his saloon
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practical application of the science to
the arts.
The elective course is intended for
those who desire to specialize in the sci
ence 1t offers such work as the follow
ing: Analysis of soils, waters, milk
butter, cheese, urine, sugar, etc. A
student desiring to investigate along any
particular line is offered an opportunity
at this institution
Professor G. w. Shaw, who is at the
head of this department, is a practical
scientist. By natural ability, education
and experience he is we'll fitted for the
important work entrusted to him. He
graduated from Dartmouth college in
1887 with the degree of A. B., and from
the same institution in 1880 with the
degree of A. NJ He is member of the
American Chemical Society, and of the
Association of Official Agricultural
Chemists Willamette University has
conferred upon him the honorary de-
gree of Phi. D. He is now in Washing
ton, D. c., doing special work under
the direction OF the national department
of agriculture.
John Fulton is the assistant professor
of chemistry and has charge of the de-
partment during Professor Shaw's alb
sence. He graduated from the college
in 1892 AS an instructor and original
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Oregon, and settled in Benton county
The year after his arrival in Oregon
he was married to Miss Martha Hin
ton. of Monroe. Soon after his mar
riage, he commenced reading law with
Colonel Kelsay, and in 1861 was ad-
mitted to practice. Since that time, he
has ranked among the leading attor-
neys of the state In 1868, he was elected
presidential elector on the democratic
ticket. In 1870 he was elected
county Judge of Benton county. He
ran for congress in 1872 against the
late Joseph G. Wilson, but was de-
feated by a small majority. He was
elected associate justice of the supreme
court in 1874, as an independent demo
crat, defeating both the regular demo
cratic nominee and Colonel Kelsay, the
regular republican nominee. He was
! elected state senator from Benton coun
ty in 1873. Governor Thayer, in 1882
appointed him judge of the second jul
dicial district, to fill out Judge Watson's
unexpired term.
AS an attorney, he is especially noted
for his sound judgement and his legal
knowledge. No man in the state has
higher standing as criminal law
yer, and several men today owe thei1
lives to his eloquence. He has beer
attentive to business, and looked vel
after his private affairs, and has ac-
cumulated comfortable fortune.
Judge Burnett is liberal, public-spir-
tied citizen, ready always to contribute
literally to any laudable public enter
prise. He is plain, affable and cour-
teous gentleman, ready in conversation
with "reminiscences and anecdotes, an6
the moments spent in his company are
always full of interest and instruction
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that the prosperity of the nation de-
pends largely upon the success of the
farmer; and if the farmers helpmate
is a poor cook he is sure to be a dys-
peptic; and dyspeptic is a failure in
whatever enterprise he may engage.
Think of it, maids and matrons! The
life of our nation lies not in the hands
of We 1orde of creation, but in the hands
of our cooks! 1t therefore behooves our
sires to look to the education of their
daughters in the culinary department,
especially. Here the young ladies are
taught to do their own marketing in
telligently and economically, then the
proper preparation and cooking of foods
as we'll as the best manner of serving.
When the hard times closed so many
avenues for earning livelihood, many
of the better class of girls were forced
to take positions in private families,
and some few have done so from choice,
but unfortunately there is generally a
foolish prejudice existing towards this
means of obtaining livelihood, when
as matter of fact, most girls in such
positions are far better off than those
who are working in factories or en-
ployed as clerks in stores. Their work
is more healthful, their food more
nourishing, they have more leisure time
and the shelter of home is a shield
against many of the temptations that a
shop girl meets, while financially, the
position of cook is more remuner-
ative than that of clerk. By so many
educated and refined young women
taking up this work it is hoped thai
it will be lifted to a higher standard
and that the foolish prejudice that now
exists towards domestics will be done
away with.
True household economy requires that
girls should not only be able to make
their own dresses, but to trim and
fashion their own hats and bonnets a:
we'll In the household economy course
much time is given to the art of mil
linery, and with little practice the
| students are soon able to make and trim
at small expense, hats and bonnets full,
as neat and artistic as the more ex
Ipensive ones exhibited in the milliner,
Istores.
Throughout the entire course the stu
dents are taught to realize and appreci
ate the refining and ennobling influence
of domestic life, which knowledge is Sc
Essential to the welfare of the indi
vidual, the family and the state Th'
Oregon Agricultural College is the onl,
institution in the state where such in
structions are to be obtained; and fol
that reason the household economy
lcourse should receive the support ane
sympathy of parents and the hearty en-
dorsement of every
ONE OF THE GIRLS
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guages at the Monmouth Normal
School. He served one term as superin-
tendent of public instruction of Polk
| county.
Mr.. Yates came to Corvallis in 1888,
being elected principal of the Corvallis
public schools, and organized the grad
ed work in the new school building.
He was for two years county school
superintendent of Benton county He
served several terms since as school
director in this city with great salts
faction to the patrons and supporters
of the school, In all his school work
he has been thoroughly in earnest and
brought into play that intelligent ac-
tivity that has since marked his legal
career
Mr.. Yates studied law for several
years, putting in the time he had to
spare from his duties as teacher, and
was admitted to practice in June, 1891,
He hung out his shingle in Corvallis,
where he now enjoys large clientage
and lucrative practice.
In 1906 Governor Lord appointed
him a member of the board of regents
of the Oregon Agricultural College.
his appointment having been urged by
the alumni association of the college
Since his connection with the board he
has acted as its secretary. He is in
tensely interested in furthering the in
terests of the institution and making it
great and useful college, that the gov
ernment, in so magnifcently endowing
it, made possible.
Last year Mr.. Yates was elected prose-
cutting attorney of the second judicial
district as the republican nominee. His
opponent had the nomination of both
the populists and democrats, who had
a natural majority of over 1000 in the
district Notwithstanding the tremen-
dous odds against him, Mr.. Yates re-
ceived the very handsome majority of
1880. He has been prompt and atten-
tive in the discharge of the duties Of
this office, and has saved the people
of the various counties a great many
dollars by his businesslike administra-
ton.
In August, 1880, Mr.. Yates was mar
ried to Miss Emma Crawford, of Linn
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college, and in the summer of 81 ht
entered the Michigan Agricultural Col
lege, and paid his own expenses by worl
at odd hours, and during vacations
After graduating, he spent one veal
teaching in the public school and taking
a postgraduate course at the college.
While thus engaged, he was Offered
the position of assistant botanist in the
Oregon Agricultural College, which he
accepted, and filled very satisfactorily
for two years, when he was appointed
professor of botany, horticulture and
entomology. Nearly three years of eff
fcient service here was followed by an
appointment to similar position in the
Washington Agricultural College.
In 1894, he took charge, as president
and manager of the Corvallis and Ben
ton County Prune Company's orchard,
six miles north of Corvallis, the largest
prune orchard in the state. The pres
ent excellent condition of that property
is very largely due to Mr.. Lakes ac-
knowledged ability as fnancier, and
his thorough comprehension of the
science of horticulture.
Last year, he was elected, by a very
fattering majority, joint representative
for Benton and Lincoln counties Mr.
Lake prepared several important bills,
most of them pertaining to agricultural
matters, but the failure of the legislature
to organize prevented their being en-
acted.
Mr. Lake is one of the most promi
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HON. JOHN BURNETT.

The occasional address delivered at the
Pioneers Reunion held at Portland re-
Gently was heartily praised The ora
tor was Judge John Burnett, of Cor
wallis, one of the most prominent men
of Oregon, and one who has achieved
distinction at the bar and on the bench.
He has been resident of Benton county
for nearly forty years, and has taken
prominent part in the affairs of the
state. The name of Judge Burnett fig
ures largely in the history of Oregon.
John Burnett was born in Pike coun-
ty, Missouri, on the 4th of July, 1881.
He lost his father at the age of fifteen,
and was turned out in the world to
fight his way as best he might. Al
though his opportunities were limited,
lie obtained a fair common school edu-
cation, sufficient for a man whose
strong love of knowledge has made
reading and study habit. Judge Bur-
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Department of English.

English is the only language taught
in the regular course of the college.
This department of the college is well
equipped, and every student is required
to devote regular amount of study to
this important subject. The college
literary societies, six in number, ad-
mirably supplement the work of this de-
partment.
The college library is well supplied
with representative works in the Eng
lish literary field, while Professor Hor,
ner, who is at the head of the depart
ment, has one of the best private Ii
braries in the state to which student:
are kindly given free access.
At the recent meeting of the board {
resolution that the study of English il
the school be intensified, was adopted
The course will be fuller than hereto
fore, and every student will be required
to give special attention to this study
Throughout the entire four years course
In connection with this department
us lllC uCpdl vi SiONulioiiJ WIiNi
was added last year. The splendid sue
cess of the department has insured it
permanancy. Instructions are also Civ
en- in physical and voice culture.
Professor ]. B. Horner, an enthusias
tic student of literature, is at the heat
of the department of English. A bio
graphical sketch appears in another col
umn He is ably assisted by Mrs. Id;
B. Callahan, graduate of the college
and an intelligent and successful teach
er. Miss Helen V. Crawford fills the
chair of elocution, and her success in inn
proving the oratorical powers of the
students within so short a period has
been wonderful. This college stands
among the best in its work of elocu-
ton.
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s. N. WILKINS.

"Rust1e" has been the motto of S.
N. Wilkins No one can ever accuse
him of laziness. He is full of resources
and has plenty of energy. As a bust
ness man he is enterprising and sa-
gacious, and is always on the lookout
for opportunities to build UP his trade.
Mr.. Wilkins was born November d,
1851, in Choctaw county, Alabama.
His parents moved to the western part
Of the state in 1856, and ten years later
moved into northern Mississippi, where
he grew to manhood. In 1874, he came
to Oregon with the first party of Missis-
sippians that immigrated here. He at
tended the Agricultural College here
two years, and worked at various oc-
|cupations until 1877, when he engaged
in farming near Corvallis. After farm
ing three years, he moved to Yakima
City, where he served an apprenticeship
for two years at painting and paper
hanging In 1883, he returned to Cor
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f. L.. MILLER.

Among the prominent men OF the
county is F. L. Miller, leading nIer-
chant of Corvallis Although he has
been here but four years, he has built
up large trade, and won the confidence
and esteem of his fellow citizens. He is
straightforward, wholesouled and enter
prising-a prince of good fellows. He
believes in developing the body, and
all his life he has taken strong interest
in athletic sports. In the East he cap
tained several baseball clubs, and since
coming to Corvallis he has been liberal
patron of the various local athletic
sports. The 0. A. c. students always
count upon receiving strong and sub
stantial encouragement from him in
their athletic work
Mr.. Miller is an earnest advocate Of
fraternal orders, and puts theory into
practice. He is a Mason, Knight of
Pythias, Workman and Woodman and
is an enthusiastic and useful member in
I'll these orders.
In business, he doesn't hide his light
under bushel. He believes the public
can trade with him to the advantage
of both parties, and he is not timid about
telling the public this. His advertise
ments are always worth reading, and
that in this issue can be proftably read
by those wishing to achieve business
success. His line is mems furnishing
goods, hats, shoes, clothing, etc.
F. L. Miller was born in Brown coun-
ty, Ohio, May Fl, 1864. Two years
later his parents moved to Iowa, living
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meeting in 1895. During the summer
vacation following, the dairy building
was erected and fitted up with the nee
essary apparatus. November I, 1895,
the manufacture of butter was COM
menced.
The purpose of the board in establish
ing this department was particularly to
give instructions in private or farm
dairying, although the apparatus used
in the dairy building completely illus
trates that used in large creameries
though, of course, on srZ ler scale
The milk supply is mainly obtained
from the station herd of 20 cows, sew
eral OF which are registered Jerseys.
This year the regents decided to pu
in plant for cheese-naking, and ;
complete outfit of machinery has beer
ordered.
Professor Kent, who has the immedi
ate charge of this department, is grad
uate of the Iowa Agricultural College
and has made dairying his special stud.
for years.
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Department of Chemistry.

The college has practically two chem
ical laboratories, the station laboratory
being distinct from that of the college
proper. Either is superior to any other
in Oregon and is only surpassed on the
coast by Stamford and Berkeley. The
latter's superiority is principally mat
ter of duplication.
The course offered in the college
chemical department is the most ex-
tended of any in the Northwest. 1t is
possible to secure four full years of the
oretical and applied chemistry, leading
to B. S. degree. The department oc-
cupies five rooms, the laboratories being
fully equipped for all kinds of ordinary
work
The entire course is SO planned as 10
bring the student to realization of the
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Tuition is absolutely free THERE
IS NO INCIDENTAL FEE. The ex-
pense of attending the college is as light
as it practically can be made. The col
| lege maintains two boarding halls, both
operated on the club system, which has
Cauthorn hall, for the young men, and
the young ladies' hall are under the di-
rection of Professor Margaret Smell
| Each student must furnish his own
bedding, towels, brushes, etc The rooms
are lighted with electricity, and furnish
ed with chest of drawers, chairs, a
bedstead with springs, mattress, pillow
and mirror. Under the club system
members of the club share pro rata the
the expense of running the hall. The
club members themselves do what work
they can, thus reducing their living ex-
penses to a minimum.
Students may stay at the halls with
out becoming members OF the clubs,
and they pay regular rate per month
for board At Cauthorn hall, new club
members will be charged So per calen-
dar month in advance Students, not
club members, will be charged $40 per
month for board. Room rent will be
so cents and ST per month, according
to room. Lieutenant c. E. Dentler will
be commandant at Cauthorn hall.
At the girls hall, board and room
will cost $7o.5o per school year for each
student. Those who prefer can obtain
board and lodging from respectable Cor
wallis families at low rate. Houses
can be obtained by students who de-
sire to keep house for themselves.
Many students help maintain them
selves by work at the college farm
and for Corvallis citizens, but it is not
safe for the student to rely upon making
his whole way through school. One
hundred and fifty dollars can easily COW
er a students necessary expenses fol
the school year. This sum includes
books, board, lodging, washing and a
uniform fer the young men.