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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-08-06
IMPROVING SMALL HOMES
Movement to Promote the Material As
pects of Home Life.

poets OF Home L1Ies
The American Institute for Social
Service has named delegates to attend
the international housing congress,
which is to be held in Paris from July
to November. and the purpose of which
Is to arrive at the best plans for max
ing the homes of the working people,
more especially the poorer classes,
more hcalthful, convenient and attract
i've without imposing serious additional
burdens on the occupants. 1t is ex-
pected that in this long continued con-
gress the whole subject, from the
standpoint of the working people, the
landlord, the tenant, the philanthropist
and the municipal and State govern
ments, will be reviewed and consid-
cred. Much good should result the
world over from such deliberations.
This subject is one to which the peo-
pie of this country should give special
consideration. The working people Of
the United States live better than those
Of any other nation in the world, but
so they should. They are better paid.
The opportunities for general educa-
ton and refinement are within the
reach of q much larger proportion Of
the population than in any other coun-
try. The inducements for individual
ambition are greater in this free, demo-
cratic land than in other parts of the
world. Yet there is scope for great
Improvement in the domestic environ
ments of a very large class Of Ameri-
can working people, and it should be
the business of all those who, through
the obligations of special fortune or
those Of official position can do much
to promote the social order, to give
this subject attention.
A little direction, given in the right
spirit, will help amazingly those who
have little art in helping themselves
in the improvement of the material
aspects Of home life. The matters of
sanitation, cleanliness, order, furnish
ings and decorations, both in the house
and on the premises, can be greatly,
promoted through d measure Of en-
couragement. These things do not
necessarily make living more expens-
i've, nor do they increase the burdens
Of home keeping. A house once in or.
der may be kept in order with but little
daily attention.
But the greatest aid and incentive to
better standards in the home is higher
standards In the municipality. A city
that has well-paved and well-kept
Streets good sidewalks, plentiful shade,
fine parks, handsome boulevards and
abundance Of water at cheap rates, a
perfect sewer system and public
spirited administration will not only
inspire civic and individual pride In
the hearts of it's residents, but it will
also invite the better classes in all the
walks of life. People who seek new
and permanent homes take into con-
sideration the general advantages Of a
city as we'll as the immediate interests
Of their business or professionalism
sas City Star.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-08-06
"Omit the Third Stanza.'

Mabelle had been unusually quiet at
church one Sunday. She was gener-
ally very restless listener. Her
mother noticing 1t asked her:
"What made you so good during SER
vice this morning, daughter"
Il was thinking" answered the child,
"why tho people who write the hymns
always put something bad in them that
the minister can't let the people sing.
He always says omit the third or
some other stanza, and he says 1t over
twice, 50 they'll be sure not to sing it;
so it must be something wicked" New
York Times.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-08-06
GETTING LARGER PROFITS.

In order to be profitable dairy COWS
must yield a considerable quantity Of
milk. If they fail to do this, they
either merely pay their way or cause
a direct loss to their owner. No one
can afford to keep cows on these
terms. Some plan must be devised by
which the rate of production can be
increased. Now, as milk is made
from what the COWS eat and drink, it
is a natural conclusion that if more
or better food is supplied, and an
abundance Of good water is furnished,
there will be a material increase in
the yield and in the profit therefrom.
But, while partly true, this propos-
tion has al admixture of error. The
capacity of a cow is fixed by inheri'
tance, and there is no way in which
It can be increased. When this has
hnen reached batter fasd,ns will sapse
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-08-06
Only Book BE Saved.

Congressman Curtis had 100 books
in the library Of his North Topeka
home. Every book was destroyed By
the floods save one, which happened
to be in an upstairs bedroom. And,
curiously enough, this book was copy
of Kelvin's ''The Floods of the ANA
on."-Kansas City (A1o) Journal.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-08-06
Sainte-Beuye's Duel.

1t is related that Sainte-Beuve de-
tested rain. On one occasion, when he
had to fight duel, he appeared with
pistol in one hand and an umbrella
In the other. Il am willing to be shot,"
be exclaimed, "hut no: to set wet"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-08-06

Mrs. Winslow's SoothingSyrup for ehildrea
teething soften the gums, reduces infamma'
tion ,allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c. abottle
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-08-06

FITS permanently cured No fits or nervous
ness after first days use OF Dr.. Kline's Great
NeryeRestorer. s2trial bottle and treatisefree
Dr.. R. H. KLINE, Ltd, S31 Arch st., Phila. ,Pa
The good don't always die young. Some
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-08-06

In Germany tie annual consumption
Of iron per CAPITA is 1853 pounds and
the production just double that
amount, :
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-08-06
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder. 1t makes tight or new shoes
easy. Cures swollen, hot, sweating, aching
feet, ingrowing nails, corns and bunions. At
all druggists and shoe stores, Csc. Don't &C.
cept any substitute. Trial package FREE by
mall. Address, Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, NY.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-08-06
Successful,

Her aim was never very good,
Yet we'll it played its part;
She threw herself at Cholly's head
And hit the fellows heart.
August Smart Set.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-08-06

In Cuba sixteen tons of cane yielded
one ton of syrup; in Peru 1t requires
only twelve and half.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-08-06

Iiso' s Cure Is the best medicine We ever used
for all affections Of throat and lungs.-Wx.
o. ENDsLEY, Vanburen, Ind, Feb. 10, 1900.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-08-06

A search warrant isn't necessary in the
quest of happiness.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-08-06

The gift Of CAB has caused many man
to give himself away.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-08-06

Germany has on the average ses or
chard trees TO the square mils.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-08-06

When Hair Grows Most.
The hair Of the head grows faster
In aumnss than Ia winter, ..-..-.-,--
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-08-06
THE SECRET OF HAPPINESS.

Though it rains like the rain
Of the flood, little man.
And the clouds are forbidding and thick
You can make the sun shine
In Your soul. little man
Do something for somebody quick;
Do something for somebody quick!
Though the skies are like brass
Overhead, little girl.
And the road like well-heated brick;
And all earthly affairs
In terrible whirl;
Do something for somebody quick;
Do something for somebody quick!
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-08-06

Are you almost disguised
With life, little man?
I will tell you a wonderful trick,
That will bring YOU contentment
If anything can
Do something for somebody quick:
Do something for somebody quick!
Are YOU awfully tired
With play, little girl?
Weary, discouraged and sick:
I'll tell YOU the lovelieso
Game in the world
Do something for somebody quick;
Do something for somebody quick!
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-08-06

Scarlet fever is unknown in the tropics.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-08-06
FIRnNEJJ WHICHFAILED
A FORBIDDEN OUTING and IT'S SEQUEL.
/ X X 4 X x X

SsoA GU cannot go, and that set
4 y ties itw said Alfred Say
6 Y 8 low, loudly.
n Il E If a bolt from the heay-
RH~ ems had descended in the
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-10-07
A Remarkable Record.

Chamberlain's cough remedy has
a remarkable record, It has been
in use for over thirty years during
which time many millions bottles
have been sold and used. It has
long been the standard and main
reliance in the treatment of Group
in thousands of homes yet during
all this time no case has ever been
reported to the manufacture in
which it failed to effect a cure.
When given as soon as the child
becomes hoarse or even as soon as
the croupy cough appears. it will
prevent the attack. It is pleasant
to take and many children like it.
It contains no opium or other
harmful substance and may be Civ
en-as confidently to a baby as to an
adult. For sale by Graham &
Wortham.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-10-07
TALKED COLONY.
And Proposed Railroad Through Cor
wallis toCoos Bay and Portland. s.

The railroad through Corvallis to
Coos Bay and Portland, the pro-
position to sell several millions dol.
lars in bonds for proposed Chris
tian Cooperative Federation and
matters akin thereto as discussed in
Saturdays TIMES were explained
at meeting of the Citizens League
Monday night. The explanation,
however, was brief. In the early
hour of the meeting much time
was consumed with routine busi-
ness, and it was late when Rev. Fl.
S. Wallace, promoter of the pro-
posed colony was invited by Pres
ident Woodcock to address the
meeting.
The speaker had with him docu-
ments and letters described in late
issue of the TINES, but only one or
two ofthemwereread The letter of the
vice president of a prominent Port
land bank was read, in which, at
ter visit of investigation to New
York, the writer declared that he
believed the several millions of
dollars necessary to. finance the
scheme could be sold within rea-
sonable time. The speaker ex-
planned that a considerable sum of
money is required to be expend ed
in the preliminaries of floating the
bonds. The printing of. a pros
pectus. the printing of the bonds
and various other minor items of
cost would, he said, require, per-
haps SIS, 900 possibly more. Of
the amount a Portland bank pro-
posed to subscribe $1,000, provided
the balance could be raised along
the route to be covered by the
railroad. Corvallis's proposition OF
the proposed cost is figured at S.
900. and this, Mr.. Wallace invited
the League to consider, The
money is to be considered as loan,
each subscriber to have given him
in return double the amount of his
subscription in bonds to be issued.
said original bonds to be redeemed
if desired out of the first of the pro-
ceeds from the sale of bonds to
Eastern buyers.
The League adopted resolution
extending vote of thanks to Mr..
Wallace, and referring the matter
to the executive committee.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-10-07
FRUIT DR1ER BURNS.
Was Owned by Henry Stone e-Drying
is About Completed. and the Loss s.
IssSmall. 8& 81

Fire gutted the new fruit drier of
Henry Stone Monday. The bull
ding was located along the water
front not far from the water works
tower. The alarm was turned in,
just at noon. A heavy wind was
blowing at the time, and it so fan
ned the flames that it is next to
remarkable that the fremen were
able to prevent total destruction
of the building. The blaze first ap-
peared in the southern portion of
the building, in the lower story. It
was quickly discovered, but the dry
character of the works caused the
flames to spread with greatrapidity.
The FIRE department arrived on the
scene with but little delay, and
soon had two streams at work.
Before the flames could be subdued
however, such damage was sustai-
ned that the building is practically
ruined. The loss is $3.50 with no
insurance.
A fortunate fact is that the entire
stock of dried prunes, theproduct of
1000 bushels of green prunes was
saved. The dried fruit was stored in
the north end OF the structure, to
which the flames did not penetrate.
When the fire broke out $50
bushels of prunes were in the
works in the process Of drying.
This, together with 23 bushels of
green prunes, all that remained to
be dried, was burned.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-10-07
CUT DOWN THE SIZE.
Of the Proposed Benton Booklet-Lea-
que Wants 1t Printed Immediately.

The small descriptive Benton
County pamphlet which has been
much delayed in preparation, occu-
pied attention at the Citizens League
meeting Monday night. The com
mittee is hampered with shortage
of funds, and reported the fact to
the League. For the printing of
the matter 1865 is available. It was
originally estimated that $500
would pay for So, copies of the
books. Bids received from printing
houses establish the proposed cost
at over $500.
A page 81 book with numerous il.
1ustrations was under consideration
by the committee The League
instructed the com mittee to cut the
size of the book to fit the cost. and
to proceed at once with publication;
A resolution was adopted calling on.
every member Of the League to pay
ST to the League secretary at once,
the sum to be used in printing OF
the books. In consideration of inn
mediate payment, all back dues of
members are to be RENTED.
Yamhill county has printed and
distributed 1oo,oo booklets at a
cost of 81, 900.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-10-07
TO SOLDIERS HOME,
Corvallis Man Taken There-Many old
Soldiers in the Institution.

w. H Devine, an old soldier,
was taken from Corvallis andplaced
in the Soldiers Home at Roseburg,
last Friday He has resided in
Corvallis about year, having come
to this city from Michigan. Re-
Gently he suffered paralytic stroke
which, SO incapacitated him that the
home for old soldiers was selected
as proper place for him. He was
accompanied in the trip by Chief
Lane, who arrived home Saturday.
At the home there are now no
old soldiers Most of them are
veterans of the Civil war, but vet
Grams from the Mexican and Indian
wars are among the number The
place is finely equipped for. the
purpose for which it is designed.
Three large buildings furnish ac-
commodations. The administra-
ton buildings contains offices of
the commandant and other officials,
a reading room. care room, and
other features. The barracks is
a newly completed building and
is the dormitory, or sleeping de-
partment. Another large building
contains the dining room, kitchen,
and kindred conveniences. The
whole place is we'll lighted with
electricity. and is in all respects
fine provision for the comfort of
old veterans in their declining days
The present capacity of the place
is for 17o inmates. The institution
receives $4,000 per year from the
state, aud 500 per year. is contri-
buted by the general government
for each inmate. At the California
Home there are 1900 old soldiers.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-10-07
THos E WHO WON.
In the Gladiola Contest-Prizes Have
Been Awarded-List of Giyers.

The Civic Improvement Associ-
alton having canvassed the scores
made at the contest for prizes in
g1adio1a growing have the following
report to make. The winners are:
First prize Frank Kerr; 2nd
Phoebe French. 3rd Anna Holmes;
4th Mildred Starr; 5th Hazel Kyle;
9th R. Graham; 9TH Flossie Hap
persat 8th Leon Flett; 9th Clara
Baker; 10th Laura Hilton.
The old corms should be returned
to Mr.. Lake before Oct IS.
Nine OF the business houses of
Corvallis and one Portland seed
man generously Offered the prizes.
which are are as follows:
S. L. Kline, two pair black cat
hose.
w. P. Laferty. piece of decora-
ted china.
Allen & Woodward, a book.
Graham & Wortham, a book.
Jno. Simpson a pocket knife.
HI. W. Hall, a sack of marbles.
Mann & Co. framed picture.
A Hodes, pocket knife.
Mann Seedman a collection of
spring Towering bulbs.
The winners will have choice in
the prizes tn the order in which
rhey rank in the contest, as, the
winner Of 1st prize will have first
choice from prizes; winner ofsecond
prize second choice. and so on
through the list.
A card from Mr.. Lake TO the
donors of prizes will pc issued to
the winners if they will apply to
him during the noon hour Friday.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-10-07
Notice to Creditors.
In the Matter of the Estate)

In the Matter of the Estate)
of
John Mitchell. deceased.
Notice is hereby given to all persons con-
cerned that the undersigned has been duly ap-
pointed executrix of the last will and testa-
ment of said John Mitchell, deceased. by the
county court of Benton county, state of Oregon,
Of John Mitchell deceased, are hereby re-
quired to present the same with the proper
vouchers duly verified as by law required,
within six months from the date hereof to the
undersigned at her residence at Inavale post
office, Benton county, Oregon, or at the law
Office of E E Wilson, in Corvallis, Oregon,
Dated this Aug %, 1908,
Mary Mitchell,
Executrix of the last will and testament of
John Mitchell deceased,
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-10-07
WHAT WILL CORVALLIS DO.
If Taxes Cannot be Collected Next
YearHer Debt Increasing Now.

The cityof Corvallis is much in
terested in the outcome of the
case brought to test the question of
whether or not the legislative bung1e
will prevent collection of taxes
next year. The city is gradually
travelling downward on the road to
debt It is in the hole about
$4,000 on the general and about
$500 on the street fund now. Its
fixed expenditures are within
about S 865 of its total revenues.
The unavoidable expenditures. not
fixed are larger than this working
balance of $500 by manThuudreds.
That is to say, even with a regular
income every year as provided by
the extreme levy of five mills for
general and two mills for street
purposes, the expenditures consid-
erably exceed therevenues, and the
debt in unavoidably increasing. On
On an expected property valuation
of million, the city taxes ON a
two mill levy for street purposes
would yield but $500 more than
enough to pay off the street fund
next year
If the supreme court holds with
Portland court that county courts
are without power to make tax
levy. the whole process of tax col
lecting will probably stop. and the
city have no income save from Ii
censes for a year. A debt of $780,
900 or thereabouts for the city
would be the inevitable conse-
quence.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-10-07
His Life Saved by Chamberlain &
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy.

"B. L. Byer, a we'll known coop.
er of this town says he believes
Cham berlains collie, cholera and
diarrhoea remedy saved bis life last
summer. he had been sick for a
month with what the doctors called
bilious dysentery, and could get
nothing to do him any good until
he tried this remedy. It gave him
immediate relief" says R T. Little
merchant, Handbook. Md. For
sale by, Graham & Wortham.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-10-07
Notice of Final Settlement.
In the Matter of the Estate

Charles Band, deceased
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
as administratl of said estate OF Charles Band,
deceased. has filed his final account as such ad-
ministrator, with the clerk of the county court
of the state of Oregon, for Benton county, and
the said court has fixed Saturday October
10, 1903. at the hour of two o'clock in the at
ternoon of said day as the time, and the county
court room in the court house in Corvallis. Ore
gon, as the place for hearing any and all objec.
tions to the said account, and for settlement
thereof.
Dated this September II, 1908.
ADAM WILHELM, Jr.
Administrator of the estate of Charles Band,
deceased,
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-10-07
Fall and Winter, 19O3-4.

We thoroughly equipped for The Fall and Winter
Campaign with mammoth stock Of Staple and Fancy Dry
Goods embracing Fine Dress Goods Silks Velvets Velve
teens. Trimmings Coaks, Wraps Jackets, Walking and
Dress Skirts Ladies Fine Shoes Lace Curtains Porers
Squares Rugs Cretons Ribbons Laces Hosiery Gloves
Table Linens, Napkins, ETC.
Complete stock Of Mems Boys and Chdren Suits and Over
coats Duchess Trousers Furnishings for Men and
Garments Rubber Goods DressSu Cases. Trunks Umbrel
las, w L. Douglas. Walkover and Hamilton Browns Cee-
brated Shoes for Men and Boys Mems Boys Chdrens
An inspection of our bright New Stock respectfully solicited
-Four experienced and experienced saesladys
to show you through, buy no buy.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-10-07
THE GAMBLING CITY.

THE GAMBLING CITY.
Were it not for the pathos, there
would be intense humor in certain
conditions that exist in Portland.
The mayor there, the. chief of po-
lice and the gambling houses have
nul1ifed the law that prohibits
gambling, and for regular month
1y stipend the gamblers have the
full sanction of the authorities to
conduct gambling. One of the
houses pays $500 and the others
5000 each per month for the priv
ilege. The mayors excuse for the
arrangement is that the gambling
cannot be prevented, and that there
fore it is best for the city to become
a side partner and make all the
money possible out of the games
the gamblers conduct. That is to
say, the city of Portland, officially
recognizes the robbing of its citizens
by gambling devices, even though
the practice is strictly and solemnly
forbidden by law, and in addition
the city of Portland officially ac-
cepts a portion of the booty of
which those citizens are robbed.
as its just share of the spoil for le-
eliminating a practice that is 9TH
erwise illegitimate and forbidden.
That is, if there be in Portland or
there come to Portland people who
are unsophisticated enough to be
led intothe gamblingholesand there
be heeced of their savings by the
sharpers, the city of Portland is
perfectly willing that they should
be so feeced, provided it gets
part of the booty. In other words,
in the city of Portland, so far as
gambling is concerned, law. in
spite of past traditions, is not to
protect the weak against the strong.
to rescue innocence from craft. but
to let the one prey upon the other.
provided the city gets its share of
the i'll gotten gains. Conseq uently,
a quasi organization has been eff
fected in which the gamblers take
their places alongside of the execu-
tive department, the police depart
ment. and in effect. become one of
the official arms of the municipal
government, bearing credentials
and authority to hunt up the un-
wary, search out the unsophistic-
ated and rob, fleece and despoil
them of every possible dollar, the
one injunction to the gamblers be-
ing, to keep some for themselves
and give the rest of the booty to-
the city.
To hold as does Mayor Williams,
that gambling must be tolerated be-.
cause it cannot be prevented, is to
proclaim that anarchy exists in
Portland. To publicly and official
1y set at naught the statute that
prohibits gambling, as does Mayor
Williams, is in itself an absolute
and unqualified act of anarchy.
and coming as it does from man
who for nearly half a century has
stood in the highest place in the
state and nation, is fruited with far
more of evil consequence in its eff
feet upon society, that can ever
result from the secret conspiracies
and p1ottings of-a1l the lesser an
archists in the land. IF all the ex-
ecutives in the various forms of
government in this country should
assume the right as Mayor Will
1iams does, to annu1 laws at will,
what would the end be?