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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-18
A Few Things Easily Done.

In suggesting ways and means for i'm
proving the appearance of Corvallis it is
easy to make large generaizatiens as to
methods. Unfortunately. however the
force of large and comprehensive state
ments is so dissipated that it strikes no.
where with any effect. I'VE say we ought
to improve our appearance and condi-
ton generally, ."Hand everybody says
"Ameu." The assertion is too general;
1t gives every man a chance to say. that
hits Jones, across the streat but:it did mt
touch me. Let this be an apology for
getting, down to particulars.
How does your door yard look? If
you have never moved the grass before,
now is good time to begin. If you
can't afford a lawn mower get a scythe.
There is plenty of moisture to keep your
lawn green up to July if you will give it
a little attention. Why mot do it,. 1t
will help the looks of your place wonder
fully. and won't cost any thing. but lit
tie labor. 80.
How is your back yard? A pretty
good way to judge man is by his back
yard, you know. Is yours full of old tin
cans, broken crockery, discarded kitchen
utensils, cast off clothing and other dis
gusting clap-trap? Get it in a pile, burn
what is combustible and hire man to
haul off the remainder. This will give
you ten per cent boost in the estima-
ton of all clean and orderly people, your
self included.
Do you have lot of old moss covered
fruit trees in your yards? Trim out the
top, scrape off the moss buy ten cents
worth of lime, catch a pail of rainwater,
make gallon of whitewash and white.
wash the trunks. This will improve the
health of the trees and add wonderfully
to the looks of your place.
Do the sleps from your house run out
through spout in the wall and fall into
disgusting, disease breeding pool out.
side? You had better stop that kind of
thing. If you don't, yon will take your
departure from this sphere suddenly
someday without choice of routes or aay
definite location for the future. An
Eastern man will hold his breath and
run till he gets out of range of such
nuisance. You couldn't live in the
same ward with it anywhere except in
Oregon. Better connect with the Sc wer;
it's cheaper in the long run. If you can't
afford to do this, or are not properly To-
Gated for it, you had better carry off your
slops and not let them fern menancing
pool.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-18
John Smiths Burglar.

1t is an indisputable fact that
it is not we'll for man to be alone.
John Smith, Of this city, will
subscribe to this statement. A
short time ago Mr.. Smith chane-
cd to be alone over night at his
home in this city. In such a
case it is natural to suppose that
Mr.. Smith was a little nervous
when bedtime drew near.
Before retiring for the night
Mr.. Smith made a round of the
house and carefully fastened all
the doors and windows-at least
he thought he did. About mid
night he was awakened by a
noise and was absolutely certain
in his own mind that there were
burglars in the house. He aros e
and hunted the house over. He
found the front door open and
his worst fears were conf rmed.
He locked the door and again re-
tired-but not to sleep.
No sooner was he in bed than
he heard somebody at work on
the safe where he kept his
papers. Aside from these docu-
ments Mr.. Smith does not keepany
valuables in his safe and he knew
that at that time there was only
IS cents in cash in that reposito-
ry. However, he did not desire to
have a 500 safe blown to
"smithereens" for IS cents, and
he again hunted the house over.
All was as quiet as grave
yard. Mr.. Smith began to think
that he chad 'em." He became
SO nervous over the affair that
sleep was out of the question, so
he sat up the balance of the
night and played solitaire. Day
finally appeared and Mr.. Smith
discovered that a large wood-rat
had been locked up in the bath
room and had been gnawing its
way to liberty. What became
of the rat is not known, but
John is pursuing the "even tenor
of his way" to outward appear
ances calm and collected.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-18

but the boards do not shrink
The rain is a warm one grass j
E growing and the stock in thi
: section is doing nicely.
The post Office OF this plac'
has increased in business the
past few moHths. This speak.
we'll of both postmaster, A. Per
! in, and community.
VIM. Price, the hxstling
creamery man, is making arrang-
ment for more cream in the nea,
future; he sends the cream to the
Corvallis Creamery.
The Alpine school began Men.
day, Feb, 18TH.
The vafibus lodges of this
place are doing a thriving busi-
ness. Every week sees new
members brought under the bond
of fraternity.
The sheep belonging to A. w.
Hawley have about all recovered.
He says he has only lost a few:
F. A. Perrin, the merchant,
has quite a large stock Of spring
goods On the road.
Hershal Mack has purchased
80 acres off of the Buckingham
place, just across. their road from
S. c. Starts place; price $500.
Virgil Landingham is clerk
ing for F. A. Perrin.
Mrs. Brown, who has been
sick at the home of David Hug,
gins, is much worse; not expect
ed to live.
Berry Ingram, who has been
quite sick is little better. AL
so David Perrin is resting little
easier. |
AT this place, rep. 22nd, an
entertainment will be given by |
the members of the lodge, |
Union assisted by |
others. The program will con-
sist of music, recitations and
drama "Uncle Josh,' and con-
cluds by selling baskets, which
the ladies are requested to bring.
Admission 10 cents, Ladies
carrying baskets admitted free.
The Dusty Band will assist, and
a general good time is assured to
all who come. The proceeds of
he evening are to be used in
a permanent stage at
he end of the hall. AS this
stage is very much needed it is
hoped every one will be inter-
ested in this enterprise.
.@~,,s DUsTYITE.: ,,'ff
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-18
Wells Remarks.

Ed Wiles delivered a band of eight
fine beef cattle to Albany butchers, We'd
nesday. The price realized was $33. Is
per head.
A Valentine dancing party took place
in the hall at Wells, Fridayl eve, Feb. IA.
1t was given by the United Artisans.
Ambition to rise above ones surround
ings and to do or be something better
than the ordinary. is always laudable
when rightly directed. At this season,
however, when politics are beginning to
engage the attention and stir the sluggish
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-18

minds of wouid-be statesmen, it Is amus
ing 10 note the manner of men who's
ambition leads them to step forward fo,
support at the polls. Would-be senator,
are not lacking sin North Benton at tn,
present day, but out of respect to long.
suffering relatives of the parties, names
are charitably withheld.
A. J. Hall, one of Benton's prosperous
and well known farmers, has purchased
SO acres of first class farming land in the
north part of Buena Vista. The consid.
GRAFTON was 1875, cash. The. tract il. q
portion Of the old donation claim oi
Reason B. Hall, father Of "A. J.. The
original owner crossed the plains from
Bureau county, illinois to Oregon in
1846, having been forced 10 dispose of q
fine farm in the former state in order to
pay security debt. Being practic ally
bankrupt Mr.. Hall decided to traverse
the plains to Oregon, where rich land
awaited all corners: With his wife and
six children he reached Benton county
in the spring of 1916, having wintered in
the Umpqua valley. The trip across the
continent was accomplished with much
difficulty and only after many skirmish-
es with the Indians, who were not the
best travelling companions imaginable at
that time. Others lin the train with Mr..
Hall were Morgan Savage, now of Sum-
init; j. Q. Thornton, one of the first, if
not the first lawyer to hang out shiagle
in Corvallis; William Baker, now of
Gillian county, and others. Reason B.
Hall sleeps in the little cemetery at Bu-
sna Vista. having crossed the last plain
and reached the valley of Death in De-
cember. 1869, aged about 80 years. The
farm at Buena Vista is to be occupied
his spring by Harley T.. Hall. s..
- -.. TooTsY.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-18
We Bay and Sell Farms.

If you want to sell farms or city prop
erty list it with US. Write US or call and
see US, we advertise in Eastern papers.
If you want to buy property or want a
business location write or call on us.
Houses to rent, money at low interest,
insurance written, collections made,
farms rented, etc. Office IN Sanders
Jewelry Store. N. P. PETERSON.
G. A. ROBINSON.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-18
Herman Tartar Won.

Herm an Tartar will represent th
10 A G in the state oratorical con
test to be held at Salem mex
moath. This is the decision o
the judges selected to pass upol
the merits of the seven contest
ants who appeared in the 1oca
contest at the armory, Friday
night. Besides achieving the
honor of being chosen for the
second time to represent the Ag-
ricultural College in state con.
test, Mr.. Tartar was awarded the
Catch gold medal and a prize OF
SIS. Second hoaors and a gold
and silver medal and $9 in cash,
went to Miss Gertrude Ewing,
while ]. Edwin johnson was
awarded third place, a silver
medal and $6 in cash.
While there appeared to be a
number Of dissenting voices
among the large audience when
the dicision of the judges was
announced for second and third
honors, the selection of Mr.. Tar
tar for first place was unanimous
ly applauded.
Mr.. johnson, possibly had the
strongest paper of all, but Mr..
Tartar excelled so clearly in de-
livery that his general average
placed him first. Miss st. Ger
main and Miss Ewing must have
been credited with nearly equal
number of points on delivery
while Mr. MacLean's paper rank
ed high as an essay. The Pieria n
and Philadelphia societies have
much reason to be proud of the
efforts of Miss Able and Mr.. |
Smith. p.
The program opened with
tastily rendered piano solo by
Miss Teller. Three orations
followed and Miss Philbrick per-
formed the vocal solo "Sing. !
Smile and Slumber. miss Spang-
lars vocal solo was clamAorous-
ly applauded and she responded
with an encore number. The
closing number, a concert duo.
for violin and piano, was render
ID by Messrs. Turney and Good
1eugh. They received a storm
If applause that attested their
popularity. While the judges
we're preparing their verdict the
,arious societies, led by their
indulged in yells and
COUNTER yells, the shrill treble of
he ladies piping above the din
# male voices. |,
The armory was appropriately
decorated with the colors of the
arious societies, and streamers
unning from large center illu-
nination terminated over the
eads of the Contestants on the +
latform, indicating to which e
rganization they belonged. -. r
The following orators will ap- f
ear in the state contest: Miss 4
gervia Wright, P. c.; Herman '
>artar, o. A. c.; w. G. Hale,
;. u; Charles Sternberg, Al !.
any College; A. E. Smith, Nc T
.innville; R. B. Wilkins, w. +
vi. Arthur Gambler, U. Of o. t
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-18
Bids fer Wood.

Bids for furnishing the Agricultural
College with wood for the ensuing year
will be received by the Purchasing Agent
up to and including March 8, 1902. See
the Clerk of the College for the specifca
tions. JOHN D. DAILY,
Sec. Board Regents.
Corvallis, Oregon, February.3, 1902.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-18
For Sale or Exchange.

:, I have 160 acres of Land located
miles from Corvallis, Benton Co, Or
for sale or will ex change for Portland
city property. For further particulars
call on or address ,:
~ ~ " ! Mrs. J. Mason, owner, il.
.,..<. :. : - .>-". -. Corvallis, Or. =,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-18

Ladies, we have just received
new silk organdies for evening
wear, all the new shades. Nolan &
Callahan.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-18
:. g. -
=, To Trade.
-.

:'2o-acre fine fruit ranch near San: Jose,
Calf, for farm in Benton or Lynn coun-
ty. 240 acres good land in Harney coun-
ty, Ore, for Corvallis property or. farm.
MORGAN & EGL1N.
- Corvallis, Ore.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-18
For Sale.

A fine residence property located on
corner of 3rd and Monroe SITS. in Corval-
lis, Or. Three residence lots 1oox1oo
feet. This is firm location and near
the business center of the city.
MRS. J. MASON, owner,
Corvallis, Or.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-18

To cover the cost OF setting and dis
tributing the type in such matters, a
charge of fifty cents will be M ade for
each card of Thanks and FIVE cents
per line for each set of RESOLUTIONS of
Con dolencs" appearing in these columns.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-18
Road Fund Appertioned.

The twe-mill road fund, provided
for by an act of the last legislature,
has been apportioned as follows:
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-18

Our premium dishes for cash
buyers nave arrived. Nolan &
Callahan.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-18
FOIey's Kidney Cure
makes kidneys and bladder right.

Chapped hands, cracked lips and
roughness of the skin cured quickly by
Banner Salve, the most healing ointment
the world. Graham & Wortham.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-18
Dusty Notes.

"Water, water everywhere, -"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-18

Mr.. Smith, of Lyons county,
Kansas, arrived Saturday with his
family to make Oregon his home.
Even though his acquaintance with
this locality is slight, Mr.. Smith is
delighted with the climate and
beautiful surroundings. A number
Of families near his former home in
Kansas are waiting for q favorable
report from Mr.. Smith, when they
will come to the Willamette valley
early in the spring.
W. P. Lafferty returned last Fri
day from a months visit in Missou-
ri. When he arrived at Kansas
City a gentle snow was falling and
it continued to fall The mercury
in the thermometer was resting
comfortably below zero, AMI gave
promise of remaining there for
some time. Mr.. Lafferty told the
people of Missouri what they were
missing, and on behalf of the citi-
zens of Corvallis invited them all
to move to Benton county.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-19
CATTLE ROPING CONTEST
WORLDS RECORD BROKEN BY CLAY
M'GONNlGLE YESTERDAY.
Steer Was Roped, Tied and Thrown in
Remarkable Short Time OF Twenty
Nine Secords-Rare Sport.

That the sterner sports OF the old West.
cm days have not altogether given away
before ping pong, tennis and other fashion.
abe games Of the erete East, and that
the men Of today have not LOST taste for
displays OF strength aud courage was evi.
dence by the say assemhlage numbering
many hundreds who assembled TO witness
the No-Tsu-Oh roping contest at O'Clock
yesterday afternoon The park had been
considerably enlarged FOR the occasion and
the grandstand accommodations increased.
50 there was no crowdng OF either actors
In the arena or spectators In the dress
circle" Only one disagreeabe feature was
noted-the muddy condition OF the park
rending secure footing for man aud beast
wen night Impossible Many slips and fails
occurred, but the boys took them ali in
good part and nothing happened beyond
the ordinary incidents in the strenuous
game being played.
There were seventeen clear-eyed agile
specimens OF the genus cowpuncher nned
up for the preliminary roll call many OF
them members OF some OF the oldest ana
best known families in this section OF
Texas,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-19
POULTRY SHOW OPENED
YESTERDAY AT 10 O'CLOCK AMID
MUCH SOUAWNNG.
One Of the Best Exhibits in the History
OF the South Texas Association.
y Fine Drawing Card,

Yesterday morning, under the most aus.
pic.o~s c.-.gm.tD-ccs, the annual exhibit
" ,.e lo-t4 I,S1s Poultry and Pet stock
association wac op,4ea TO visitors Oh the
s.o-4l -lo. Ok l4s OLD lIu.-4las house, Oh
l-~---.A ay-..a,, between Ag!u and Travis
stsc- Is, as stated IN Tuesdays Post. Quart.
cgs Eayr Duya nicely arranged los the &C.
cae.oa, gEd thore 20 tru!y wealth OF tx.
tiults to delight tho cyc OF spectator.
Great rows, extending duwa the center
and aloug t2e sld.s Of the Ions room,
contain Gag, upoA cage Of an sorts, kinds,
varieties and brands Of chickens ana
pigeons and quail The haros are not Tor.
gotten, either, and the small visitor Ia
much delighted with the cute antics OF the
Belgian buuaies.
Judge d. T. He.mlich OF Jacksonville, ILL.,,
ono OF tAH best poultry uUtA rites IN the
country, IS Judging the exhibits
To De seen constantly IN The vicinity OF
the exhibition hall are President W, H.
Lighthouse 9nd Secretary D.. NJ. Crawford
az the association. Mr.. J., NJ. Samuels Is
superintendent OF exhibits
Among the most prominent outside VS.
TORS are TO he mentioned the following.
X a. Nnsel and q. HARDWOOD Of Cuero.
Gus j, Gray OF san Antonio, H. Becker Of
Austin, 5. g. Northrgp OF Giddngs. w
j. Reagan Of Galveston.
The doors are opened from a. m. until
II p, M during the Carnival An admis.
for children is CHARGED at the door in
order 10 help defray expenses
this evening. uN'''
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-19

IN The Post, A platoon OF mounted police
swept back tho mass Of humanity that
blackcnod the street and eager eyes sean.
ned the masked face aud kiugIy figure Of
His Majesty Notice ~, MS the dazzling
chariot bearing his throne turned Into the
long thorouglNarc. II WIS the hrst on
portunlty en- eager public has hOd to view
the merry monarch, and speculation ran
rife ms 70 his Identity. The mask was
hnfrliug and the strange costume sadly
wrecked conjecture, and IT IS yet an un-
fathomcd secret
The glad music OF bands and the colorei
lights Of the torch bearers were greeted
with cheers, and the immense crowds
paused In the search Of pleasure while the
pageant passed, The attendants tossed
swcetmeats ana confetti Rt the crowd from
their pcrchcs on the Gitterng floats ami
scramhlcs and shouts ana laughter marked
the route OF the parade, Bands were scat
tered through tho line and, taken ensemble,
Il was the most pretcntlous parade IN the
Carnlvars history.
The nineteen magnificent cars that
formed the crowning feature In the spleu.
did parade that brought the No-1su. oh
Carnival to a climax had each Its sig
nidcance and story. whlch Is found under.
meath the Illustration OF each OF the doats
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-19
HE rsEs ms Tnrrn-

One Of the most remarkable teats ever
seen was the performance given by WIZ
Pickett, a negro cowboy from Taylor lie
lined out after steer, and when born
steer aud horse were running at run speed
Pickett went through the air lrke cata-
pult onto the steers back grabbed hts
horns bent bis body over between them
until he was face to face with the animal,
when be sank his teeth into the hrute's
nose and turned loose all holds. The steer
With his head twisted 20 one side fell NJ
heap With the negro stili on top. sim
holding a.m by the nose, which ne con
tnucd 20 do for FIVE minutes. rnis per.
fcrmance viii be repeated again today az
the same place and hour k2e negro being
under contract FOR this one feature
First money, SdnO, was awarded 70 Nc.
Gonnigle OF Lavaca.
The officials we're rs follows: starter.
Colonel Wharton Rates, timekeepers Al
McFedden o. Victoria, Sid Winston Of Rlcn
mond and 7. c. Dunn, Jri marshal, doe
Rssyylss 2. HnH.g5sis,sgss 'sSsgss, Hen n
ytlascei w. n SaHk Of columbia Sd
Pspett e pAytoa AnA eAniaiA sAs. "A
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-19
BRoNCHO RusrING-

After the roping contest proper was
Guided two vicious specimens Of "brouA
were led out, saddled and ridden TO
stondstill by two OF the boys for the
amusement OF the spectators. one, a black,
made bee line for the fence. ran into It
and took his rider to the ground. The
horse was under the fence In the mud and
the man underneath both. neither being in.
juled however Willing, " rough, hands
dragged them ont and pat the horse again
ON his feet with the same rider stll IN
the saddle, never once having removed his
feet from the stirrups, and he STAYED with
him. too. until the bronx In his equine
fashion, Ripnlhed "enOughif
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-19

his steer IN hne shape, but the horse fell
while going NJ full speed and MCGEE was
propelled from his saddle an through %
ditch full OF water as though he were
submarine torpedo boat McGce hastily
scrambled to his feet and had the tie com
pleted In city SIX seconds-a remarkably
good performance under the circumstances.
lie rejoined his comrades among much
gtod.neturcd raillery, and such questions
had Joined the diving children etc.
D. W, Craig of Burton and Joe Gardner
OF san Angelo won second ana third places
respectively on scores Of thirty six and
(orty-hye seconds,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-19
mn RoPING RrHlNs

@. b. Scott Of Fort Bend county failed
to score. missing his throw
Bassett Blakey OF Fort Bend county
lined out after an old spikehorn to whom
fear had lent wings. and Blakeiey's rome
settled over the animals head just when
both pursner and pursued were going at a
pace said to attained only by bats leaving
the neither regions. The well trained horse
stopped, braeed himself, the rope came taut
VITA tang tho horse, rider aud steer
came 20 the ground at the same time. but
the Richmond boy extrlcated himself from
tangie of horse trappings and rope ana
aitor q ehort scufnle had his animal tied
tbiQ h1vskf raefeFMAnee wv
neefge Se1 o. Aayfll eeugty, rIaAk ssia.
wors ef Vietnrsa eol;Hksa -xsSak Laws az
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-19

Allen Of Houston; general manager, ed y.
Drouet OF Houston
There are TWENTY-FIVE entries for today's
contest, time being called at . O'Clock this
afternoon az the same place. There Will
also be several tents OF broncho busting at
this performances
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-19

No. "a hio,r,, -oliovy 90
Us Us q ~ 800 iost,icb rirr,es "a
DgSt Diooius ,,I'cb 1ltai,rtssd he exbibits
a, Ca1s7 - MI. Me n Tossing 1yils
ot,a 800 tho fniig,vin,,s
am o. 80 a. i,.t i}s,,i,v ,ot loss than
Ds 5I i MI 1ai s'9' 50 90
NJ III Name ,ybtte . SO
b 6es ~ ~ 6ig,,,s yeiio9, 90
D., q 1,itp,,,s ,,t,t , 80
"a Sios Si,,li,' 80 poos nose,
7, = No. ,'9,,. 't6er roior 50 30
49, lI,yo IN, oaiC,. 90
% b.. plvoI,' ,ns ,,,,,,ers ,ybo have
80 80. ,~'C ,.,t ,,i-a at ;, cnrvsantbe.
mn, sh,u. Pc . 20
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-19
STREETS WE'RE THRoNqED.

Many OF the jewellers that crowded the
streets were getting their hrst experience
In Carnival frivolities. The crowds allied
the sidewalks aud sweiled out Into tue
streets Trolley cars found It impossible
to maintain schedule time Woe betide the
unfortunate driver IN carriage or automo-
bile who sought to force his way through
the TESTING throng! Horses We're stopped
and OCcrpants OF the vehicle pelted with
confetti Opening your mouth 10 shout GO
a friend, your utterance WAS choked by the
storm Of papar hakes that hoRted and shift.
ed through the air like imperishable snow.
The multitude Of electric lights turning
darkness into light, the business blocks
decked With nags aud bunting, the thrill OF
music, the dlscordant cries OF the street
vepder the glad shouts u the small boy,
the whcezing OF the hurdy gurdy and allur-
ing sights and sounds OF the street Fair
ard Midway formed true Carnival setting
and across the stage moved the gorgeous
panorama OF hoats, the pageant OF this glad
Carnival week