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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-03
Kings Valleys Inducements

There appeared in these col
ums recently letter addressed
to the Southern Pacific officials
in Portland, by Mr. T. T. Vim
cent, setting forth Kings Valleys
desire for an extension of the S.
P. railroad from Aiflie to Hos
kins' mill. This project is of in
terest to all parts of Benton
county, for it has for its purpose
the development of the resources
of,an important part of the coun-
ty. For this reason we publish
the correspondence which has
passed between Mr.. Vincent and
Mr.. Koehler regarding the pro-
posed extention:
T. T. VINCENT,
Corvallis, Oregon.
DEAR slR: beg to aeknowledee re-
ceipt OF your favor Of the 2lst inst, by
which you ask, on behalf ofthe people
of Kings Valley, the considerations OF an
extension of the Yamhil Division from
Airlie southwest. You are right In as
sumiug that this company intends to
provide railroad facilities as they may
become necessary from time to time with
in the section OF country traversed, or
tributary to its lines, but of course you
do not expect that we should build in ad-
vance of the necessity, or without reason
able expectation of success.
In this connection I wish to point out
that during the great number of years
which we have been operating the Yam
hill Division, no increase on the Airlie
end has shown itself; on the contrary
the business is SO small that when we
were forced, after the small depot at that
point burned down, to replace it, we sub
stituted two old boxcars, which, l an
sorry to ray, have given ample space fol
the business Offering. Our train crews
have always found trouble to secure lodz
lings, and the passenger travel has beel
80 small that we were forced TO abandon
the regular daily train service, turning il
over to the motor line.
These conditions are certainly not en-
couraging. They do not show an in
. crease in activity, nor any attempt at de
veloping resources, even in the closes
proximity to existing lines. What ma.
we expect under such conditions, fron
extensions? Yours truly,
r, KoEHLER.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-03
Notice for Publication.
United States Land Office,

United States Land Office.
Oregon City, Or, Jan, "a, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with the
provisions of the act of Congress Of June 1875 en-
titled .tAn act for the sale of timber lands in the
States of California Oregon, Nevada, and Washing
ton Territory" as extended to all the Public Land
States by act of August 4, 1892,
CHARLES HODGE,,
of Corvallis County of Benton, State of Oregon. has
this day filed in this office his sworn statement No:
60l7 for the purchase of the lots and 2, and OF
E IA of Section No. 2 in Township Ne. IL South,
Range No. West, and will offer proof to show that
the land sought is Tore valuable for its timber or
lish his claim to said land before the County Clerk
of Benton County Oregon. at Corvallis, Oregon on
Wednesday, the 22nd day of April, 1908.
He names as witnesses: Andrew Porter, OF Nor
ton, Or, j. E. Vinegar, of Corvallis. Or, Michael
Flynn and Samuel Ewing both OF Philomath. Or.
Any AMI all persons claiming adversely the above
described lands requested to file their claims IN
this office or before said 22nd day Of April, 1908
CHAS. B. MOORES,
Register.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-03
Notice for Publication.
United States Land Office,

United States Land Office,
Oregon City. Or, Jan. "a, 1868.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with the
titled AN act for the sale Of timber lands in the
States OF California, Oregon, Nevada. and Washing
on Territory" as extended to all the Public Land
States by act of August 4, 1892,
JAY E. VINEGAR,
Of Corvallis County of Benton State of Oregon, has
this day filed in this Office his sworn statement No
60ls for the purchase of the lot and 4, IL of n
w IA of Section No. 2 in Township No. II South,
Range No. W.; and will offer proof to show that
the land sought is valuable for its timber or
stone than for agricultural purposes, and to estab
sh his claim to said land before the Clerk OF Ben
nesday the 22nd day Of April, 1908.
He names as witnesses: Charles Hodge Of Cor,
Flynn and Samuel Ewing, both of Philomath, Or.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the above
this Office on or lefore said 22nd day of April, 1908
CHAS. B. MOORES,
Register.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-03
!G5fs!SS !
Notice for Publication.

LAND OFFICE AT OREGON CRY, oREGoN.
January 2lst, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with the
provisions of the act of Congress OF June en-
titled can act for the sale of timber lands in the
States of California. Oregon, Nevada, and Washing
ton Territory" as extended to all the Public Land
States by act of August 1892,
JAMES BARRETT,
of Philomath county of Benton. State of Oregon
has this day filed in this Office his sworn statement
No. 6015, for the purchase of the OF " IA.
of E IA CT section No H. in township No. IL s,
Range No W, and will offer proof to show that the
land sought is more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes and to establ sh his
claim to said land before Victor p Moses, clerk of
Benton county, Oregon. at Corvallis, Oregon. on
Tuesday, tn 21st day of April, 1908.
He names as witnesses: A. l. Porter, OF Norton.
Or; J. E. johnson, of Wren Or n. G. Flynn and
AL Haggerty, both Of Phmath, Or.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the above
described lands requested to file their claims in
CnAS. B. MOORES,
Register.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-03

Moki Tea positively Cures Sick Head
ache. Indigestion and Constipation. A
delightful herb drink. Removes all
eruptions of the skin, producing perfect
complexion or money refunded. 25c
and soc. Write to ns for free sample.
w. II. Hooker & Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
ALLEN & WOODWARD, Druggists.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-03
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given that 7. l. Char
man has been duly appointed by the
probate court of Benton county, Oregon /,
as administrator of the estate of L. Dill
Ter, deceased, who died in Seattle, state
of Washington, leaving real estate in
said county of Benton. All persons hav-
ing claims against said estate will present
them with proper vouchers to nae at my
office at Oregon City, Oregon, or at the
office of ii. s. Woulcoek at Corvallis.
Oregon, within six months from this
date.
Dated January 29. 1903.
7. L. CHAIRMAN.
Administrator.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-03
THE SURE WAY

to prevent Pneumonia and Consumption
is to cure your cold when it first appears.
Acker's English Remedy will stop the
cough in a night, and drive the cold out
of your system. Always q quick and
sure cure for Asthma. Bronchitis, and all
throat and lung troubles. If it does not
satisfy you the druggist will refund your
money. Write to us for free sample.
W. II. HOOKER & Co., Buffalo, N. 7.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-03
Notice for Pub1ication.
United States Land Office,

United States Land Office.
Oregon City, Or, February 7, 1903
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with the
PROVISIONS of the act of Congress of june 3, 1875
entitled "An act for the sale of timber lands in the
States of California, Oregon Nevada and Washing
ton Territory" extended to all the Public Land
States by act of August A, 1892,
CHARLES J., SKINNER,
of McMinnville county of Yamhill, State of Oregon
has this day filed in this Office his sworn statement No
6025 for the purchase of the IA OF section
No 2 in township No. ii south, range No. west
and will offer proof to show that the land sought is
valuable for its timber or stone than for agr
cultural purposes and establish his claim to said
land before the Clerk of Benton County. Oregon at
Corvallis. Or on Wednesday, the 22nd day OF April,
1908 He names witnesses:
A. T. Porter of Norton, Orr Samuel G. Ewing, OF
Philomath, Or; and Charles Hedge and Jay Wine
gar both of Corvallis, Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the above
described lands requested to file their claims IN
this olce on before said 22nd day Of April 1908
cHAS. B. M0ORES,
eester.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-03
Notice for Publicatiof.
Land Office at Oregon City, Oregon.

land Office at Oregon City, Oregon,
February q, 1908
Notice IS hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice Of his intention to make final
proof In support Of his claim. and that said proof
will be made before the County Clerk OF Benton
viz: Wesley c. Keeton H E. No. I2201 for the SW
Ia of NV IA and of SW IA, Sec. 49, T. IL s., Il,
CIV.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF said
land, viz:
George Moore, Harry Moore, Isaac r Miller and
Wm L. Cauthorn all Of Philomsth, Oregon.
CHAS. e. MOORES Register.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-03
p-;nci..i Correspondents Upon Whom W.
Sell Sisht Exchange

Fhe First National Bauk of Portland, Oregon.
The Bank of California, San Francisco, Calf.
Anglo Californian Bank, San Francisco. CaiM
The National City Bank New York.
The Bank of New York National Banking Asst
importers & Traders National Bank. New York
Shoe and Leather National Bank of Boston, Mass
Philadelphia National Eank of Philadelphia. Pc
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-03
Mich Cows for Sale.

Having sold my milk route have for
sale number of frst-class milch cows.
Come early and take first choice.
J. D. HUKILLs
Corvallis, Or.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-03
HOW MADE NECESSARY.

HOW MADE NECESSARY.
The omnibus statehood bill has
been used in the senate to OBJ
struct and defeat legislation,
some of which is of much greater
national Importance than the ad-
mission of new states. The alb
surd rules of the senate make
this possible. Through the oper-
alton of these a factional minor
ity may obstruct, delay, defeat
the wisest purposes of the ma
jerity. Worse yet, a measure
may be presented on the part OF
the majority, but not at once
commanding votes enough to in
sare its passage. The promoters
of such a measure may then force
its passage by adopting o5struo-
tive tactics, and virtually holding
up other important legislation
until their pet measure is dispos-
ed of. This is just what Sena-
tors Quay and Elkins are doing
with the omnibus statehood bill.
If New Mexico, or any Of the
other territories, is qualified for
statehood and the inhabitants de-
sire statehood, why should they
not be enabled to erect a state
and come into the union? Why
should the people of a territory
qualified for and deserving state.
hood be handicapped by an effort
at the same time to give state
hood to another. territory not
fitted for the privilege? The ON
uibus bill does this.
The explanation may be found
in the probable influence it would
have on the party complexion ir
the senate, were only certainly
qualified territories admitted. i
may be explained by the mater
ial interests certain senators art
said to have in some of the terri
tories.
Whatever the explanation ma.
be, the fact is that legislation j
being obstructed by the attemp
to create new states. It seem
quite probable that even an TN
usually long executive session G
the senate will not suffice, bu
that an extra session Of bot
houses must be called or very i'm
portant measures will fail to b
enacted.
The house, too, has an attac
of acute tantrunas. A democrs
has been unseated and his reput
lican contestant admitted. Ther
is no partisan motive found TO
this in a small and uncertai
republican majority, so it is quit
apparent the contest was decide
upon its merits. The democrat
members, however, are madden
ei and threaten by every possibl
means In their power to prever
the passage of many measure!
including appropriation bills.
is so near the close of the sessio
there is scarcely time for thel
anger to cool of, so they ma
uecessitate an extra session.
Time is continually wasted i
both houses in interminable an
useless discussion. Grave sena
tors and able congressman will
talk, argue and chafe over som
most inconsequential matter un
til they remind one of the gab
Bile, gable of a lot of Dutcl
market. women over head Q
cabbage.
It is by such school-boyisl
conduct that business is impeded
public meney wasted and th
public veal neglected and an ex
ira session of congress probabl.
made necessary.
There seems to be no remed,
for it, unless the people selec
deaf mutes to represent them, O
that they elect men who believ
and practice the gold standard
''silence is go1den"-in thei
speech.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-03
!.
Notice for Publication.
United States Land Office,

United States Land Office,
Oregon City, Oregon.
Bee. 20, 1897
Notice is erely given that in compliance with the
provisions Of tie rot of Cdrgreks ff June g. 1873
titled An art io tie sale of timber lnEds tn TIE
States of California, Oregon, Nevada, and Washing
ton Territory" extended to all the Public Land
States BY act of August 4, 1S92,
LILA SMITH,
of Portland, county of Multnomah State Of Oregon.
has this day filed in this Office her statement
No 5997 for the purchase of the NV IA OF Sec No.
IL in Township No. 13 S, Range No. W, and will Of
fer proof show that the land sought is more valu
able for its timber stone than for agricultural
purposes and establish her claim to said land be-
fore the Register aid Receiver at this office at Ore
gon City, Oregon on Saturdav, the 7th day Of March,
1903
She names as witnesses: Anna Wiprut of Salem,
Oregon. Morris Wiprut Of Salem, Oregon. Herman
Hirschbere of Independence Oregon, Mic hael G.
Flynn of PhiIomath, Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the above
described lands requested 10 file their claims In
this office before said 9TH day Of March. 1903.
CHAS. B. M00RES,
Register
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-03

Acker's Blood Elixir positively Cures
Chronic Blood Poisoning and all Screfu-
lous affections. At all timfs matchless
system tonic and purifier. Money re-
funded if yon are not satisfied. : DOC and
$l.OO. ALLEN & WOODWARD, Druggist.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-03
Livery Business for Sale.

Half interest in good livery and feed
stable in good town In the Willamette
valley. For particulars inquire at this
Office.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-03
February 2S, 1e03.
r. KoEHLER,
Portland. Oregon.

O4V&OAS
MY DEAR SIR: Your favor of the 23d
at hand. From the tenor OF your reply
we observe that it is not the intention of
the S. P. people to extend the Yamhill
Division to Kings Valley. This is very
discouraging to our people, who have
expected this extension for number of
years past.
You will pardon If we refer to some
of the conditions existing at Airlie. 1t is
true you haye couple of old boxcar
bodies in use at that point as depot,
and we must say they are poor excuses
for the purpose and very uninviting to
the public. If merchant should at
tempt to do business in couple of old
boxcar bodies, in civilized community
what right would he have to expect sue
cess and patronage?
We have delivered wool at Airlie for
two or three years past, and more In
convenient and unhandy place for weigh.
ing and handling wool sacks We nsver
saw at what purports to be R. r. sta
ton, and the people are censured for not
patronizing the road.
What reasonable right have the s. P.
people to expect patronage, or the deyel-
opment of the country, If such induce.
ments are offered the people?
Permit us to call your attention to
some of the advantages that Kings VAL
ley has over Airlie as terminus for this
branch of your road: We have an ex
cellent sawmill on the Luckiamute at
Hoskius, and we are quite sure that it
the road was extended to that point
large shipping trade in Lumber would fol-
lew, and that would be advantage No. L.
We also have good Touring mill in the
valley that would ship considerable -four
if we had the facilities for 1t, and that
would be advantage No. 2. Along the
Luckiamute river are scores OF acres of
the finest potato land i'm the state, and if
we had means of getting potatoes to mar
ket in the winter or early spring, thou
sands of buehels OF them would be raised
for shipment every year, and that would
be advantage No. 8. There are extensive
logging interests on the Luckeamute that
will probably last forsyears, which are at
tracting dood deal OF attention, men
are coming and going all the time, and a
large part of the supplies for the camps
arrive via. Wren, and if this line was in
operation this trade would naturally be
DETECTED to it,and that would be item No
4. Then we have thousands of cords Of
oak grub wood that we are desirous of
disposing of. and would do SO if provided
with shipping facilities, and that would
be consideration No. 8. Other features
of the situation in the way of local trade
and traffic in shipping fruit, grain, ETC.,
adds advantage No. 6 to the list, and
hence we think, in justice to our people,
the road should be extended to this val
ley.
The charge of not developing the coun-
~. mentioned in your letter, along with
lack of travel and train crew accommoda-
tions, cannot, under the circumstances,
be charged against our people. We still
think we are Justly entitled to the exten-
sion of your road, as petitioned, and be-
lieve that if said extension is built the
trade will amply justify the building OF
said line. Respectfully,
TT. VINCENT.
Eahruorv o6 LONG
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-03
For Sale.

80 head 2-year old ewes, to sell or will
trade for goats Call on or write to
Il. o. THOMPSON.
Fern, Or.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-03

Sight exchange and transfers sold available In
the principal cities of England. Ireland. SwitzeT-
en-, Denmark, Italy, Russia, Spain, Portugal, Gep
nany, Austria.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-03
Letters Of Credi.

Issued available in the principal cities or the
United States.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-03
CONSUMPTION

the most dreaded and deadly of all df.
seases, as well as pneumonia, and all
Lnng troubles are relieved at once and
cured by Acker's English Remedy ''the
king of all Cough Cures" Cures coughs
and colds in day. 15 cents. Your
money back if dissatisfied. Write for
free sample. w. HI. Hooker & Co.,
Buffalo. N. Y. ALLEN & WOODWARD,
Druggists.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-03
Leaas Made

to encourage and build up the Legitimate busi
pess enterprises and industries Of this country.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-03
Ihe First National Bank
OF CORVALLIS, OREGON.
EsTAsLisHEn 1880.
OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

nj. S. WOODCOcK, President.
c. E. MOOR, Vice-President.
WALTER T. WILES, Cashier.
GEO. e. LILLY, Assistant Cashier.
e. F. WILES, Corvallis, Oregon.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-03
Depesits
Fereien Exchange

Received subject to check payable ON demand
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-01-23
RECORD OF TRAIN ACCIDENTS
In Three Months 263 Persons Were
Killed.


Washington.-A statement prepared
by the interstate commerce commits
sion shows that during the three
months ended September 80 1902, there
were 263 persons killed and 2613 in
jured in train accidents.
Other kinds of accidents, including
those sustained by employees while at
work and by passengers in getting OH
or off cars, ETC., bring the total num-
Der of casualties up to 12,007. the kill
ed numbering 845 and the injured
1852.
During the three months covered by
the statement the traffic Of large ma
jority of the railroads has been heavier
than ever before, necessitating the en-
ployment of new men In train and yard
work.
The total number of collisions and
derailments were 2448. of which 1434
were collisions and 1914 derailments
of which 81 collisions and go derail
ments affected passenger trains.
The damage to cars, engines and
roadways by these accidents amounted
to $2,19S.5OO
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-01-23
TRADE REPORT.

New York; G. Dun & Co.'S week
ly review of trade last week says:
Fuel shortage is still the one seri-
ously disturbing element in the indus
trial situation. Transportation facil-
tiles have been diverted from other
merchandise, to the disadvantage of
shippers, yet iron furnaces are unable
to secure sufficient supplies of coke
and many other manufacturing plants
are closed because of inadequate coal
deliveries. Mines are more fully op-
Grated, but there is no prospect Of nor
NAL conditions until spring. Extremely
low temperature during the past week
stimulates distribution of heavy cloth
ing and other seasonable goods. Re-
tail trade was accelerated by the Gus
tomary clearance sales, especially in
dry goods and kindred branches. Trav
cling men are sending in large orders
for spring goods. the volume of ad
vance business surprising the custom
airy amount for this time of year.
Eastern manufacturers Of footwear
are fully employed on spring shoes, but
new orders are light for later deliv
cry.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-01-23
Free Mail Delivery for the Farmers.

The fact that the farmers In a ter
ritory representing 100000 square
miles of the United States have their
mail delivered and collected by gov
eminent carriers indicates not only
the remarkable development of what
is termed rural free delivery, but it's
broad and deep significance to the
country at large. When it is remem-
bered that this area comprises nearly
one-third OF the territory at present
devoted to agriculture, and that the
beginning OF the present service dates
back as recently as 1896, more In
telligent conception can be gained of
Its expansion. Yet the permanent or
ganization Of this department OF the
post office was not effected until July
1. 1902, when its necessity was en-
phasized by reports which showed that
S,466 routes were in operation, an in
crease OF 4,165 N one year. while on
June 80. 1900. but 1.276 routes were
being served. requiring an appropria-
ton for expenses Of $450,O00. which
in 1901 was raised to $3,993,740. Since
the date OF the permanent establish
ment. however, the force Of carriers
has been increased, until at present it
constitutes an army of about 10000.
who daily travel over nearly 100000
miles OF highway for the benefit of a
population of about 100000. In some
Of the States the routes have been
heightened by the demand for the ia
cilities offered by the government I'M
til entire counties depend on the car
rier service, and the coL-..; post Of
nee In a corner Of the crossroads store,
or perhaps blacksmith shop. is rapidly
becoming . memory. To again quote
statistics, about 2,2ov ofices Of this
class have been discontinued; their
salary list amounted to 100000 an
nually. The delivery has also taken
the place Of about Is per cent Of the
star-route service, costing 3650,000
Iowa had four counties. Maryland one
New York five, Kansas two. Connect
cut one, Pennsylvania one, and Cali
fornia one, covered by the rural free
delivery at the close of 1902, while zoe
counties In various states were served
by carriers, with the exception Of Q
few neighborhoods.-F THE Rura
Free Delivery Service" by Day Aller
Wiley, in the American Monthly Re
view of Reviews for January.