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millions of people. This is the only
remedy that will bear fruit in the inter
est of our whole nation an hundred fold.
This remedy will be applied with all the
rigor which the crimes of the gross Of
tenders need and will be administered by
q decree of the whole nation as unani-
nous as the verdict of the whole people
who COMMANDED that great ship canal
shall be built as their contribution to aid
the commerce of the civilized world.
This remedy will be the Shiboleth of ev-
ery political party. a candidate nomi-
mated by the influences of the railway
corporations which controlled the action
of one of the leading political parties of
the United States in 1904 will be buried
under an avalanche of national indigna-
ton, expressed OF the ballot box in 1908
as emphatically as in 1904.
This country has learned to do things
without political boss. The present
chief m gistrate was selected, nominated
and elected in spite of political bosses
he will build and dedicate the Great
Panama canal in the name of the people
of the United States.
The next chief magistrate OF the
United States will build, by the authority
of all the people, doubled tracked rail-
road from ocean to ocean and cur whole
nation will dedicate it to its use andlbene-
| fit forever.
The States of this Union will build
and operate the feeders to our great
commercial lines, This nation will
build or charter ships to complete the
most perfect system that can be devised
by statesmen for the commercial dis
tribution of American products as the
GROWING glory of people who have
hitherto nursed liberty with sword In
hrnd and defended their national lite
with sacrifices unparalleled within the
history of the human race.
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J. n. Harris made a business
trip to Portland Sunday.

J. II. Harris made a. business
trip to Portland Sunday.
Jacob LeVee was business vis-
itor in Albany Friday.
County Clerk Moses and VIM.
Simson were visitors in Albany the
latter part of last week.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Quinlan
returned yesterday from Portland,
where they went Friday last.
Roscoe Bryson, of Eugene, was
in the city over Sunday, the guest
of his bIother, E. R. Bryson.
Miss Sarah Wilhelm leaves to-
day for her home in Monroe, after
two weeks visit with CORVALLIS
friends.
A game of basket ball is being
arranged between the OAC team
and the Y. M, G. A team of Salem,
to be played in Corvallis, Dec. 16.
The Edison goid-moulded record
costs only 35c. Photographs $40,
500, $50 and $50 and are the best
on earth, at Whitney's, South Main
street.
Adam Wilhelm, Jr. of Monroe,
was in town Saturday. He left on
the West Side train for Portland
where he will spend a few days on
business.
S. L. Kline has one of the pref
tiest trimmed Christmas windows
that has been seen in Corvallis in a
number of years. The card work
is especially attractive.
Artistically designed rose beds
are being laid out on each side OF
the main campus walk at the col
lege from which will bloom forth
next year some of the choicest roses
in Oregon.
Late reports to the effect that
the OAC-Multnomah football game
mentioned in another column, is an
assured fact, and Coach Sickle
had the team out in full yesterday
for practice.
A regular meeting of the Village
Improvement Society will be held
Friday evening of this week, al
at 7.3O p. m. in the county court
room. Members and all interested
are cordially invited to be present
J. J. Scraford passed away
the home cf Mrs. Lessa Scraffort
in this city late Saturday evening
The funeral occurred yesterday ant
the remains w,re buried at Crysta
L. Lake cemetery, He leaves a son
James, of Independence, who wa
present at the funeral. Decease'
. was a about 81 years of age AM
hai for a number of years mad
his home with his .daughter-in-law
/ Mrs. Scrafford.
Philomath held a city electi o.
,, yesterday, the following officers be
ing elected: Mayor, w. T. Bryan
treasurer, J. E. Henkle; recorder
= A. G.. Wright and w. H. Boles re.
eeived tie vote; marshal. E. L
Taylor; councilmen for first waro
: R. E. Pugh, Guy Frink, secon
? ward, Geo. Scott, o. V. White
third ward, w. A. jolly, Geo. Ben
. nett. At the regular meeting o
the city council tonight, the vot
t on recorder will be decided.
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XMAS SLIPPERS.

For ladies and gentlemen. Our line is
large and very attractive See window
display. soc. to 81 GO.
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GAMES.

Crokinole and combination game
boards A large assortment OF these
novel and fascinating games with plenty
of excitement on anu or sea.
From 25c. to s. so.
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And Basketry. Something entirely
different than has ever before shown in
this city. Boxes in all shapes and sizes.
Hand carved and inlaid with bark and
fancy wood, 25c. to S3. Baskets for sew
ing, gloves, handkerchefs and many
other uses. Some are made to be lined
and drawn with ribbons while others are
ready for use. sc. to 81 25.
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HANDKERCHIEFS.

For ladies and gentlemen, in plain,
silk, hemstitched, lace and embroidered
edges of all kinds. All new.
SC, 10c, 15c, zoe, Csc. SOC, 75c.
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DOLLS XMAS FA)R 1904.

You'll fnd here collection of every
nationality and description. Some are
dressed very stylish while others are neg
ligee ready for dressing. Bring the little
folks and visit them.
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sented her with the gold commemora-
ton medal at the time of the dhlmond
jubilee. which, with this one exception,
was conferred only upon members Of
reigning houses.
The marriage of Mr.. and Mrs. Cham
berlain has been one OF completes hap
piness. and Mr. Chamberlain depends
much upon his WITS sympathy and
judgment. She is with him wherever ne
goes. sitting by his side en- the platform
while he delivers his spt eches. and in
the ladies gallery Of the House CT Com
mons when he is TO speak
Mrs. Chamberlain is a person who dis
likes ostentation, and is always quietly
and simply dressed. Her heart is in her
home. and her life is devoted to her
husband.
In fact. she might almost be termed
one Of the unknown wives Of we'll
known men, so far as the world at
large is concerned. She is distinctly the
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sion of state b,nquets. but which are
now seldom uset
This same fate has been shared by the
cherished centerpiece chosen by Mrs.
Grant, a silver canoe. four feet in length.
representing the birch bark of Hia wa tina.
and by Dolly Madison's rectangular
plateau" giIt-framed mirror which
can be shortened or heightened. it's pur-
pose being to simulate a lake in the
middle OF the table. Lately these have
been replaced as ornaments for the
table at state dinners by the twenty-slx
dancing girls of biscuit de Sevres. the
statuettes which were sent to the White
House by President Loubet of France
at the time of the unwilling of the
Rochambeau statue. Included among
the art treasures in the diningroom are
also some splendid silver candlesticks OF
purest Colonial design.
Probably the most artistic furniture in
the White House is that In the dining
rooms. notably the antique mahogany
table, sideboard. and serving tables in
the private dining room and the i'm
melse mahogany sideboard supported
by eagles with outspread wings. in the
state dini1g room. which was designed
by Mrs. Roosevelt and constructed ex-
pressly TO her order. Although Mrs
RoosevelCs design was purely original.
there has lately been foun0 on an old
Maryland estate an antiqs., sideboard
which Is almost an exact counterpart Of
the White House piece, spread eagles
and all. and which conclusively proves
how closely Mrs. RoOseveIt's design ad-
heres to colonials tenets.
The old Flemish tapestries In the state
dining room. bearing inscriptions from
Virgil, have, of course. prominent place
among the art furnishings of the White
House. and doubtless the category Of
the ornamental trophies in this apart
ment would be considered incomplete
without reference to. the mounted game
heads which adorn the cOrnice. over
the big open fireplace is a moose head.
thanked on either side by the head Of
mountain sheep. In the center of the
wall opposite is the immense moose
head presented To the President by
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friends in Alaska on either side OF
the moose head is bear head. and the
ends OF the line are held. respectively.
by buffalo head and the caribou head
presented by Senator Quay. The third
wall has an elk head and two deer head.
and the fourth wall has one deer head
and the head Of a mountain sheep.
The mantels in the reconstructed
White House are richly entitled to rank
as art objects. beirg among the most at
tractive features of the entire new dec
orative scheme. The manteI in the state
dining room, the gem of the collection,
Is OF light freestone, richly ca-ved. In
the Red and Green parlors. respectively.
have been placed the two very beautiful
white marble caryaHd mantels which
were formerly in the old state dining
room. having been placed there wher
the Presidents palace was built. In
the great East Room are four mantels
which contrast most effectively with thu
white decorative scheme Of the grand
salon. Two OF them are in Fleur de
Peche marble from the Pyrenees. while
the other two are in fine Rouge
jasper and Rouge Royale from the QUAR-
ries at Cararra
Oddly enough the pictures are in the
eyes or many visitors. the most unsatie-
fectory art treasures in the White
House The Government has followed
the plan of allowing every President on
retiring the sum of $500 TO have hIs
portrait painted in order that the like
ness may be placed on the walls OF the
White House. Some of the resultant
canvases are declared by critics to be
far from notable from an art stand
point. OF late. however. all visitors have
manifested deepened interest I'm the
pictures OF the White House, owing TO
the recent addition TO the collection Of
the Chartran portrait of Mrs. Roosevelt
the Sargent painting of the President
and the Murphy portrait of Mr.. McKin-
ley The full-sized portrait of Mrs
Harrison, and the lilSenesses of Mrs.
Van Buren, and Mrs. Tyler in quaint
gowns have always been favorites wien
feminine visitors.
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Grant regime-a' gilt and tapestry screen
which was the gift of the Austrian gov
eminent two months before the expira-
great civil war leade. and which had
attracted much attention at the Cen
tennial at Philadelphia The main
portion of the screen is surmounted by
the figure of>an eagle with outspread
wings
On the mantel in the Red Room are a
pair Of alabaster and gilt vases puf-
chased by President Buchanan for the
White House and supposed to exemplify
the artistic taste Of the famous Har-
riet Lane. then mistress Of the White
House. In this same apartment are the
quaint and beautifully gowned dolls
which were presented by the Japanese
minister comparatively but a short time
ago on behalf o. the Mikado Other
White House art treasures include the
odd vase presented some years since by
the King OF Slam. and the red vases OF
old Sevres sent by Napoleon III TO
President Franklin PierSs. On one of
them is an excellent painting of Char
lotte Corday receiving the sentence of
the tribunal for her murder OF Marat,
and the painting on the other depicts
Marie Antoinette I'm the. presence of
Robespierre.
1t may be explained, just here, that
some OF these interesting souvenirs
which Ink our chief magistrates with
the imperial, royal, ard civil heads of
foreign government have been given TO
Presidents as individuals instead Of
having been presented to the President
as President but in such cases the
recipients have without exception left
them behind when leaving the Executive
Mansion or have informally presented
them 20 the nation. Some of the most
interesting OF the historic art pieces at
the White House are seldom. II ever.
seen by the public. Notable among these
are the massive candelabrum and vases
OF bronze and gilt fruit baskets which
were purchased many years ago-so long
since that no one remembers the date
to adorn the dining table on the occa-
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from Napoleon Bonaparte 10 Lafayette
and by the latter presented to the United
States Government. II is fanked by
candlesticks OF the style OF the first
empire which. strangely enough. consti-
tuted gift from the first French re-
public to the first President Of the first
republic OF the new world.
Clock and vases are all OF solid bronze
gilt. The former is three feet in length
and is surmounted by female figure
In sitting posture wearing Phrygian
cap The vases are tan and slender
and characterized by the beauty and
delicacy which distinguished the best
seventeenth century art. Their bas-re-
lief designs represent scenes in the early
history Of France. In contrast to these
early tokens Of Franco-American fra
ternity is the pair OF huge ultramarine
Sevres vases presented August II. 1888.
by NJ. Felix Faure. President of the
French Republic, i'm commemoration OF
the completion Of the Franco American
cable. These vases. IL may be recalled.
did not reach the White House until
after the death OF the donor.
In front OF the fireplace in the Blue
Room stand two branching candles ticks,
nearly five feet tall. and also in French
gilt They were presented to President
Andrew jackson by Robert Patterson OF
Philadelphia. who later rendered dis
tinguished service as a brigadier general
In the Mexican war These massive o.
naments are always OF especial intere 81
to feminine visitors to the White House.
for between these candlesticks. which
were filed with wax candles stood
President Cleveland and Miss Frances
Folsom, when they were married in the
Blue Room at the White House.
On the mantel in the Green Parlor
are two slender vases supposed to be
the oldest pieces of bric-a-brac I'm the
White House. although there is nothing
to indicate where or when they were
made. Between them stands a gilt and
onyx clock. which was purchased by
Mrs. Grant. Directly before the fire
place stUnds another trophy OF the
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power behind the throne. Understand
ing fully the affairs OF worldwide i'm
portance in which her husband is one OF
the leading figures. and with an intelli-
gent grasp of the political situation in
Europe, she yet remains in the back
ground, content to be an inspiration to
the husband whose co-worler she is.
rather than to cultivate any personal
prominence
on the table in Mr.. Chamberlain
study stands the portrait of his wife as
she appeared when he first met her,
and in the gallery hangs another. paint
ed by Millais.
At the time of his wedding Mr.. Cham
berlain for the first time discarded his
favorite orchid for boutonniere Of white
violets. his brides favorite
Hiehbury. the country home of the
Chamberlains. is two miles from Birm-
ingham and is a large modern mansion.
Mr. Chamberlair has never shown any
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Quaint Chinaware

THE fad for quaint and cur,o,'.
ehinaware has brought out apv
number of novelties along this
nne. Zach Of the large shops features g.,
fts display this fall exclusive trnnorta
lions In odd or antique design The ma
3ority OF these pieces are intended O.
decorative purposes only. but some in
Guiding fascinating tea services are
suited for occasional use upon the
table.
In Royal Doulton are seen pitcbers
and vases IN extremely weird effects
These are tail and slender in shape and
are colored deep highly glazed brown
Ca one side of each is a mysterious fig.
ure done In duh reds. yellows and black
A lean Pied Piper stalks on one. rats
scamper about his heels and a stormy,
sky is suggested I'm the background On
another a witch I'm pointed hat crosses
over tiny black cauldron set IN the
foreground. From the pot a thin line %
steam arises to curl in halo form about
her head third deLign shows a gvpsv
figure.
Novel tea sets in Royal DauIton are
oircled with gaIloping huntsmen. done in
gay colors. Others are decorated with
men and women dressed in the MIC
turesque costumes of the days OF George
Nv.
From Finland comes a most striking
ware patterned after the Arabian pot
teries. The pieces are cream color. I'm
ooo geometric shapes. with ornamental
bands OF geometric design, done in vivid
reds, yellows, blues and greens.
Old English Trentham ware Is an eff
receive revival Of the year. Pieces Of all
sizes, from capdlesticks TO umbrella
stands. may be had in this. Gayly col
ored fruits and flowers form the decora-
tons on some pieces. while others show
bees swimming TO a hive or very black
cocks with very red combs.
In Dresden china the Old fashioned
fruit baskets. in openWork ornamented
with large, floral and fruit designs. have
been revived this fall
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Copyright, 1904. by Walden Fawcett.)

EVERY large city in the conn
try may be found collections OF art
Il objects which far surpass In num-
Der and intrinsic value those to be found
ut the White House in Washington. and
yet II IS doubtful whether there is in
the length and breadth of the land any
other similar accumulation which Is half
SO Interesting. Rarity Is. Of course a
characteristic of almost every piece Of
bric-a-brac to be found In the home
Of the Presidents: but. aside from this
is the fact that. almost every trophy il
fraught with memories and associations
which make IL a priced possession.
The scheme OF redecoration carried
out in the refurnished White House
made necessary the retirement of many
OF the furnishings which occupied con-
spicuous places in the private apart
ments OF the Executive Mansion in the
old days; but a sufficient number re-
main 70 constitute representatives Of
many different Administrations. II NAV
be noted. by the way. that there has
been a great difference in the contri-
buttons made 10 the White House.
President Arthur had. perhaps. more OF
the collectors spirit than has been In
herent in any other man who has served
as Chief Magistrate. and yet there now
remain few Of the trophies for which
he spent such goodly sums. Places OF
prominence are yet accorded. however.
to several OF the rich specimens added
TO the White House treasure trove by
Mrs Grant who was always a great
admirers OF beautiful furnishings and
brought many 20 the first residence Of
the land
Probably the most notable art treas
ure 10 be found in the White House IL
a French gilt clock. which stands on
the mantelpiece IN the Blue Room-the
apartment in which stand the President
and receiving party on all state Or
casions. This famous clock was a gift
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a sitting room or ballroom. compares
most favorabIy with some of the state
apartments in historic country houses
From the drawing room opens a long Sc
ries Of lighthouses. where are gro}Tn the
famous orchids and roses that are Mr..
Cha nberlain's hobby. There are more
than thirty greenhouses at HighbUry.
Mrs. Chamberlain has always mani
tested the greatest interest in her hns-
bands work. IN addition to her friend
ship with the late Queen Victoria. she
became interested in politics soon after
her marriage. and mastered all the in
tricacies of British political life.
Her Husbands Tribute
That Mr. Chamberlain has learned to
rely upon his wife's judgment and abn-
ity is shown in his reply TO the London.
lord mayors speech Of welcome home
from South Africa when he said:
The lord mayor justly associates ny
wife's name with mine. OF my psrsonaI
obligations to her there is no time to
speak. but so far as the nation is con-
cerned she is entitled to some share OF
its gratitude in the work OF reconc.lia-.
ton In South Africa. Her kindness,
sympathy and interest made fr1end1
where might have failed"
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VIEWED R04 ZdY MEST

NK RS JOSEPH CHAMEERLAIN.
mn the American wife of the Brit
l. ish secretary for the colonies.
is to be created viscountess of Highbury
by the King.
King Edward will follow the precedent
established in the case Of Disraeli. who.
in 1858. declined peerage for himself.
but accepted one for His wife.
Mr.. Chamberlain is averse to having
a peerage conferred upon him. as was
MIR. Gladstone Mrs Chamberlain will
be called viscountess Highbury. taking
the title from the name Of the Cham
berlain country place near Birmingham
Of Old England Stock.
The future viscountess was Miss Mary
Endicott. of Salem. Mass. She is a de-
scendant of one of the most famous Of
the best New England families. and her
marriage with Mr.. Chamberlain pos
sessed much historic as well as social
interest Governor Endicott. the first
governor of Massachusetts. was an an
cestor Of the bride. and the prominence
of the Endicott family. which has held
many distinguished public Offices in Mas.
sachusetts during the three centuries
intervening. made Mary Endicott fit
ting mate for the distinguished English
statesman.
Mrs. Chamberlain's early training Mt
ted her admirably to become the wo-
man of whom her husband said recent
ly: she has sustained me by her cour-
age and cheered me by her sympathy.
have found in her my best and truest
counselor"
Brilliant Intellectual Surroundings.
Always a studious child. she EARL,
developed the brilliant intellectual DOW.
ers to be expected from a daughter OF
the house OF End;cott. From her chit.
hood Mary Endicott was the companion
of her father, Judge Endicott. and of
her grandfather, George Peabody. I'm.
der the intellectual stimulus of such as
ISOLATION the girl gained not only IN.
poise and development which have made
her e power in the social and politica,
life OF her adopted country. but gave
her the rare quality of comradeshin
which has made her the most val,,ee
friend and adviser OF her husband.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chamberlain have otter
visited America. where they are enter,
tanned in the historic mansions which
for centuries have been the homes q,
the Endicotts. The old homestead =,
panverH. which was built early in the
last century by Joseph Peabody. Mr.
Cnamheriain's great-grandfather. was
tne place where most ofsher girIhooa
was spent. and which she is fonedst or
visiting when in this country.
Judge and Mrs. Endicott, parents or