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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-04
FOR A Day TOWN.
Judge McAllister Delivers FOrci-
bic Address at Court House.

Wednesday evening at the
Court House Judge E. J. S. Nc
Allister, OF Pennsylvania, acting
as states attorney for the Oregon
Anti-Saloon League, addressed
the citizens of Corvallis in mass
meeting assembled On the pres
ent very important subject of
Local Option.
The court room was packed up
to its full seating capacity by an
intensely earnest and representa-
tive audience. The speaker Was
listened to with rapt attention tor
more than two hours and SO in
terested were those who heard
him speak that not single in
dividual left the room during that
time. His address was very
largely from the standpoint of
business man and is said to
have been the best thing of the
kind ever delivered 10 the citi-
zens of Corvallis. 1t was free
from abuse and was purely along
economic and moral lines. The
speaker estimated that the re-
ceipts of Corvallis saloons reached
the sum of $4,000 annually.
He based his estimate upon an
examination of shipping receipts,
brewers sales and the expenses
necessary to carry on the business.
ga very large percentage of
this $40, ooo," state the speaker,
goes out of the city as perma-
nent loss. "The rich man does
not as a rule patronize the
saloon" The money comes
from the workingmen and if not
spent in the saloon would 60 to-
ward purchasing homes and bet
ter food and clothing for the
family. The customer receives
absolutely nothing in return for
his money spent for liquor. His
ability as a producing factor in
the community is impaired and
he usually loses about one-fourth
of his time. There is no deny
ing that a large percentage Of
lawlessness is hatched up under
the influence of liquor and un-
der the shadow of the saloon.
The license tees do not as a rule
cover the increased expenses pro-
duced by trials, additional po-
lice force, etc. Cambridge the
seat of Harvard University the
largest school in America has
been a dry town for 40 years.
The speaker also cited other iu-
stances of college towns finding
it more profitable for their insti-
tuition under local option. A
number Of cases were also cited
showing that the supposed dead
ness of the dry town was largely
Imaginary, that these places were
more peaceable as residence dis
tricts, that the tax levy always
decreased and prosperity always
invariably followed" " The moral
aspect of the question was also
briefly discussed, showing that
the city could i'll afford to con-
tinue the saloon, owing to its
effect upon the rising popula'
!. ton.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-04

About two months ago, the
coun v court ordered list o tie
personal and teal property OF Ben
ton county, sent to each taxpayer,
regardless Of address or irrespec-
tive of party. The job was given
to the Times and $50 was paid
out of the c. unity treasury for the
purpose. So many complaints
have been heard about not receiv-
ing the list that the question is
now raised whether or not the list
was more than partially sent.
The list was ordered sent to facili
tate the work of the Board of
EQUALIZATION and should have
been done as per contract.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-04
PRIZES OFFERED
The County Court Encourages an
Exhibit of Woods Native
to the County.

To encourage display of Ben
ton count>'s 5 native woods at the
Lewis and Clark Exposition, the
county court offs a First prize
of $40, and a Second priz- OF
$500.
The conditions fixed to govern
the display are: E4ch block or
piece OF wood must display not
less than 36 square inches Of sur
face, and De flisn-d at least Oh
one side.
The prizes will be awarded
about the first of M lrch 1905, by
three disinterested judges whose
decision will be made from three
points; viz:-The number of
varieties of wood forming the dis
play; The showing of the natural
gram of the wood; The skill and
workmanship shown i'll preparing
1.-THE display.
Benton county has great variety
OF useful aud ornamental native
woods. Probably every timbei =
bearing county in tine state will
have a similar display or its
products, and Benton county
should take no back seat.
The action of the county court
is highly commendable, and the
conditions prescribed so PLAIN that
there need be no heSitancy about
competing for the prizes. 1t is
quite certain that only by such
action will the native woods OF
Benton county be brought &c
make an appropriate display at
the great exposition.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-04
Is the Mignonette Bee Plant
Especial to the GaZette.)

For several years past, l have
been much interested in the num-
>ber of bees that frequent the
mignonette growing in the border
on the College campus. So eager
are they to gain admission to each
tiny flower that they actually
crowd each other away.
The work of gathering pollen
from this plant is kept up with
unceasing energy on all bright
days during the season of bloom
ing, which is from the last of
June until cut down by frost.
I have often wondered if the
mignonette has ever been ex-
perimented with as a bee plant.
If not, bee-men would do we'll tc
give it a trial. The bees work on
the plant very late in the season,
even to the first week in Novem.
Der. have noticed them working
away in mid day and they seem tc
be just as eager as in the Garlic,
part of the season. The plant
: can be as easily grown as cabbage
For this reason there can be nc
excuse for not growing it.
The only secret is to have the
ground we'll enriched with gooc
manure and then permitted
to become packed and wateree
freely.
l also noticed that the bees ART
not attracted to other plant
growing in the vicinity, after thu
mignonette has begun to ope1
out its flowers. Not only is th'
plant servicable for bee culture
but the perfume the flowers emf
makes it pleasant around thu
home and joy generally to tn
whole household.
am not a bee-man, therefor
cannot speak fully as to the meri
of the plant as honey producer
but from the way the bees worl
- upon the plant, I should say tha
it is certainly advisable that al
experiment be made. l know o
no other plant so eagerly worke'
upon by bees as the mignonette
GEoRGE CoorE.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-04

from all contamination? The
laundry, which is home industry
has every modern convenience
for doing only strictly hrst-class
work. Go down to the laundry
building and SEE for yourself, the
proprietor. Mr.. Johnson will be
pleased to show you every de-
tail of the work, the building IS
open to the public and any one
may 60 who desires.
Mr.. johnson makes all his own
soap. bluing, bleaching, starch
ing, etc and oversees the en-ire
plant with personal care. Mt
of the work is done by machln-
cry and in such way that the
most delicate fabrics are handled
with great care. There is no
tearing or stretching, or breaking
of buttons.
The work of finishing and
wrapping is done by groupe OF
neatly dressed and handsome
young ladies. Mr.. Johnson's
pay roll averages $3.50 a month,
which is fair indication of the
amount of work done for the
p ,blic, and the popularity of bis
plant.
Laundry arrives daily from
points on the c. & E. aud
from points on the S, P. as fal
distant as Dallas, Monmouth and
Independence. There was a time
when people were probably Jusli'
fed in sending their laundry tc
Albany and other points but Cor.
Wallis now has one that can not
be excelled anywhere in the
Willamette Valley.
Patronize Home Industries.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-04
The t1adesmen of Corvallis

The t1adesmen of Corvallis
evinCc much good tasle and arts
tic skill for arranging their show
windows. N,n- vi the sIeal i. =
partmcut Stores Of Po1+land pic
sent d more atlracliveiy ami skill
iully arranged di>pla. vi goods.
One of such displays is seen
in the uor1h window ot F. l..
Milie1's store on S.cund street.
Large and beautifully desis ned
and co1ored lllhos.apiiic Ilints
are hung III the upper and back
part o1 the window which IS tnen
filled with mems hoslery and un-
derwear tasletully arranged, the
whole arrangement belng quite
unique and very altrabtlve, AID
especially so under The electric
light.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-04
Has Returned.

DR.. Dayton the eye specialist
will be in his Office at the Hotel
Corvallis until Saturday evening
November S. If you are having
trouble with your eyes or if you
are wearing glasses and still suf-
fer with headaches, neuralgia
etc. we will gladly analyze your
case free of chasge and show
you why you are not getting the
|desired results.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-04

Republicans andemocrats alike praise
Foley'i Honey and Tar for coughs. colds
and all throat and lung diseases, as no
other remedy can compare with it. 1t is
sare and sure. F. T. Slater, merchent.
Ill Mafn St., Gloucester, Mass, writes ;
'Foley's Honey and Tar cured me OF
very bad cough which I had for three
months though other remedies failed to
benefit me. can highly recommend it
ior coughs and colds. Graham-Wortham
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-04
Warning to the Public.

Where do you get your laundry
work done? Do you know that
improperly washed clothing is
one of the most fruitful fields for
the breeding of all kinds Of dis
eases and germs? Do you know
also that the Corvallis Steam
Laundry has a scientific process
for washing clothes that renders
them absolutely clean and free
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-04

The Night School is making a
rate of SIS to December % for pen
manship; and $40 for both Book
keeping and Penmanship: Short
hand and Penmanship $40. Meet
on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
evenings.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-04

Freeh cider in any quantity de-
sired for sale at the Corvallis cider
mill, south end of Main street. Ap-
pies ground for one-half.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-04

Ladies, our stock Of Dress Goods
Trim mings, Furs, Cloaks. Jackets
Rain Coats, Separate Skirts and
Fire Shoes are up.to-date In al1 re.
spects. Nolan & Callahan.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-04

Fresh home mad, candies at
Mrs. Hammersley's, opposite Mrs .
J. Mason's.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-04

Lamps, bedroom lamps, students
amps, glass lamps of all kinds, at
Zierolfs'.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-04

Special rates TO hotels aid fami-
lies at Corvallis Steam Laundry.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-04

Guns and ammunition at J. K
Berry's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-09
.AIAUDE ADAMS.

Polls will bea scene of Splendor to- light undoubtedly when Maude Ad- ms appears in "The Pretty Sister of Iose, and those who attend are sure lo enjoy one of the rarest of dramatic |reats. The play has the reputation ii being cast upon high planes, ex- lulsitely refined, pure and elevating. lt tells the story of a beautiful inno- lent Spanish peasant girl, who does bot want to give her heart to- anyone, hoping to profit from the sad expert fnce of her mother, who loved and knafried a man who did not love her En return. The little Spanish girl is frm in her resolution as long as she fan be, but a handsome matador, the treat giant-like champion bull fighter kfs all Spain, wants her for his wife. At first she scorns his love but. in Reality loves him, though concea1s it. When he comes to her in the last act, kaying been pierced by the horn of The bull in the arena. she then gives bull vent to her passion of love and as he sun is rising in the east she prays be may recover and he does. That Bhe loves him most devotedly from Ihe beginning is true, but the beauty If the story is in the telling and the letting of it. Miss Adams Is said to be the greatest in this part far ex- kelling anything she has ever before 4one. The cast of Miss Adams s zonlpany includes Henry Ainley, G..
 Harrison Hunter, Edgar Selwyn, Jo- keph FrancoeurS Francis Byrne, sseorge Irving. Charles Pitt, Richard
 Putnam, Joseph Kaufman, Harry blackstone Mrs w. G. Jones, Gather he Proctor, May Galyer, and Flor snce Gelbart.s Prices are 50 cents, $1, f950 and $2 and for this occasion la
 ies will be admitted to the ,unreserv- fd 30 cent seats in the gallery. The free list is rigidly and entirely sus- pended.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-09
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.
Many Naugatuck People Expect to See , ~ Maude Adams Tonight

There will be Lenten devotions at St Francis's church this evening at ' 80.
 Peter Foley has been elected cap tain of next seasons ltiremen's base ball team. ,.-
 The funeral of William E. Mckier- nan, whose death occurred Monday evening, will take place tomorrow morning at S:3O o'clock from the house and o'clock from St Francis's church. Interment will be in St Janies's eeme- tery.
 "A Lenten service will be held at the Swedish Lutheran church this evening at Sso'clock.
 The diphtheria quarantine at the home of Frederick Wood on Ward street is being lifted by Health Officer Smith.
 Two horses arrived here last night from New York They were consigned to Coal Dealer Andrew. -7
 A large number of local people will go to Waterbury this evening to see Maude Adams, who plays at Poll1s,
 The borough road committee inspect ed May street to-day for the purpose of informing themselves as to the ads visibility of reopening an abandoned highway. f
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-09
TIE WOODS' CITIZENS
A FOREST IS MORE THAN A COL 7. LECTION OF TREES.
It Has Its Inhabitants Who Are Quite as Interesting in Their Way as Those of City-How
 to Study Them.

A forest is sometimes described as collection of trees, and the description is about as enlightening as the state ment that city is collection of build ings. Like the city, the forest has a vast population, without which it would be as unfnteresting as a city without its citizens. We admire beau tiful trees as we admire beautiful buildings, for themselves, but more in- teresting to some of us at least are the lives and works of the creatures which inhabit the buildings and trees respec- lively. When enter a forest in winter or summer, I am always aware that am not alone, though the air be so still that one might hear the growing of the trees. I know that l am watched by many eyes, and that. at every footfall, scores of ears are at all times on the alert #y
 If youlgo into the woods in the early spring, you may at first be under the impression that there is little life about you. But sit down awhile, and wait in some spot where your figure will not be too conspicuous, and you will prob ably see some of the creatures whose work you temporarily interrupted. First of all, perhaps, you will hear 8 faint, crisp drumming sound-the sound made by wood mouse, when he drums with one fore foot on a dry leaf, and after short interval, you will probably hear the answering "br-r-r-r" of another mouse. Then, if you are quiet, you will see the dainty form of the creature itself, with its tawny up- per parts, white belly and feet, it's large black eyes, it's well-shaped, trans lucent ears, it's trembling whiskers, and its long, silky tail, the latter held care fully off the ground in graceful curve. Out from the shadow of bunch of withered leaves he skips, leaps lightly over the ground to a wild cherry tree, where he searches for and eventually finds cherry stone. A simple matter, this hunting for and finding of meal; and yet to the mouse it was business very important business, since it must be attended to faithfully every day if he would avoid hunger or even starva- 'tion. 5t..s@,
 Next, perhaps you will be aware that a red squirrel is peering out at you
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-09

from a knot-hole in an old tree. Keep still, and, when he goes out to dine, perhaps he will betray the whereabouts of some store of nuts gathered months ago. And these little hoards, how many busy days they represent-days at the end of which even the wiry legs must have ached sometimes won der if, at the end of autumn, the squir- rels and other creatures which have been laying up food for the winter, feel any satisfaction, askin to that which is felt by farmers when their crops are all garnered. And I wonder if, when the stores of a red squirrel are discov- cred and eaten up by pig, the owner does not have feeling somewhat sim liar to that experienced by thrifty man whose savings are stolen by a burglar. }a
 And, perhaps close to you on the ground, pellet of matter fur may be- tray the presence of some large owl; probably the barred owl which lives in hollow high up in the very tree against which you lean. He, too, has much business in the wood, and his business is with the mice, the squirrels, the rabbits and the grouse-with any living creature which he can kill. He is an actor of many roles, this great owl with the big round head, and the dark-brown half-human eyes. Now he is the midnight hunter, coursing the startled rabbit through the forest glades. Now he is a poacher, killing grouse within the boundaries of some game preserve; and next night behold him as the farmers ally, exterminating rats and mice and moles. At one hour he is. murderer, staying perhaps a mother squirrel, whose babies will slowly starve to death in their nest; at the next he is an angel of mercy, end ing as with lightning the sufferings of some trapped or wounded creature. which otherwise might finger in agony for days.
 Yes, there is always important busi- ness going forward in the forest and the better it is understood the more important it seems. There are beavers felling trees, making dams, flooding acres of land, and building houses su- >perior to those of certain tribes of men. There are porcupines stripping and killing a hundred trees apiece per an- mum; woodchuclIs and chipmunks ex- cavating long, winding subterranean tunnels muskrats diving for mussels and the roots of water plants, and mink and otters fishing in the streams and ponds All the year round, and at all hours of the day and night, there are citizens of the forest city plying their trades earning their "bread" and 6O- ing their parts toward the carrying out of "the beautiful plan"
 ERNEST HAROLD BAYNEs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-09
OAKVILLE HAPPENINGS


 The late heavy rainfall and quick thaw did not cause any damage to speak of in this locality. The main road has been dug into considerably in a few places by sustained streams of water running from hillsides, es- pecially at the foot of the road lead ing to Newton heights. The ice has been almost entirely washed away and a spring-like aspect given to na- ture. no doubt to the great satisfac- tion of everybody.
 Mabel Mathews of Newton heights is confined to her home with the measles. .i' .3T Mir, Slough has returned from d trip to New Orleans and St Louis, where he visited the buildings of the coming worlds fair. >..
 MT Doolittle of Watertown is painting George Babin's house on railroad avenue, occupied by Mrs lsa- belle. l~-- r.: -,
 The Oakville Social club will hold their usual meeting Friday evening. All it's members are earnestly re quested to attend
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-09
E. E. BENHAM,
 3O8 North Main St..
TIMELY TOPICS.

Hosiery special at A. Mailhiot' S. mems mixed cotton sox at 5c pair, ladies' feeced hose 19c.
 Boys who play at rough and tum- ble like to wear Mullings clothing. 1t stands the strain.
 Granite enameIed ware for the kitchen. 5 also tinware and nickel at cut prices at Miller & Peck's.
 The Hampson-Sellew Co have a large selection of go-carts, also a large line of metal bedsteads. G Give your poultry a morning mash of Buffalo poultry food. The Platt Mill Co sells it
 Tomorrow will be a day of excep- tional bargains at Grieye, Bisset < Hollands. Fancy mixed dress goods half price. r. E. Benham will have two car ioads of horses ready for auction sale on Tuesday, March 15.
 All parlor lamps at reduced prices at Fenner's. A fancy stand lamp with fancy chimney, for 75c.
 The Turnbull Go has great sale of canned goods on; the price is Sc q can because labels are dama ged.
 
 White mercerized waistings at half price at Reid S Hughes Cotton voiles, fast colors, 25c a yard. All kinds of painters and paper hangers supplies, pure goods, full weight at Ziglatzki7Marks.
 Snappy suits with the prices from $0,5O to S19.50 at the Upson, Single ton Co.'S. There are 300 patterns. Bottle Of Hunters whiskey and bot tie of Duffy's sherry with S1 worth ol stamps for Sl at Frank Brothers.
 Judging, from tl1e crowds attending there is no cessation of values at Cur ran's sale The buyers are kept busy replacing stock,
 The Brass Ci..~ Iiquor Co is selling tho genuine Fines 3 Golden Wedding Thiskey ut Csc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-09
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WATERFOWL JOTTINGS
Clerks Appreciate Their Two Nights
 Off Each Week

The clerks at the various stores about town appreciate the two nights leave of absence given them each week by their employers. Ut is said that one of the store keepers is not abiding by the agreement made for the closing of the stores, but remains open each evening.
 Mir Gleason, an agent of the Hampton institute, an institution for the training of the negro, gave an in- teresting lecture at the Congregation al church last evening. MT Gleason spoke for fully an hour @and retained the interest of his listeners through out. The attendance was fair.
 John M. Hard of Waterbury was in town last evening visiting friends.
 Court M, Hemenway held their reg ular meeting last evening and in1tiat- ed one candidate. 5@..gt f
 The postoffice and drug store will close every Wednesday at, s o'clock until further notice.
 Lenten devotions Wifi be held in St Johns church this evening at 7.3C o'clock. The sermon will be preached by an out of town priest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-09

F AT THE JACQUES. The current all star comedy show
 ht the Jacques made good again yes ferday to the amusement and delight
 Pf good siezd audiences, leaving no room. to question the fun experienced In witnessing the performance Hal Godfrey and his associate players hgafn came in for much laughter and
 l ppplause for their clever work in "A Very Bad Boy" Those who like
 koen comedy and dashIng song and kf9nce find the Golden Gate Quintet kJi to the good, while lovers of aero
 Katics are stirred by the sensational
 feats of the Melrose troupe. -Others
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-09
WATERVILLE.
Remains of Charles A. herman Taken
 to Danbury for Interment.

Remains of Charles A. herman Taken
 to Danbury for Interment.
 MT and Mrs Clarence Garrigus spent Sunday with their parents, MT and Mrs Horace Garrigus of Sheffield street,
 William Taylor, ST of Main street is quite ill at his home. Dr G. $. Holroyd is attending him.
 MT Andrews of the Model laundry has returned from a visit at Torring- ton.
 Miss Clara Cochran is visiting her a1lnt at Bridgeport.
 l.. E. Debordeaux of Maple street has returned from Worcester, Mass, where he was called to attend the funeral of his cousin
 David and James McCarhy have returned from two days visit with friends in Terryville.
 The funeral of Charles A. Sherman was held from his late home on Pros pect street at II o'clock this morning. The Rev J. J. Moffett and Rev H. D. Trinkans officiated. The remains were taken to Danbury for burial.
 Mrs w. T. AXelby who's has been seriously ill for the past few days is reported much improved. pr Gamer on is attending her.
 Evelyn Clarkson is the guest of MT and Mrs l.. A. Fuller of Sheffield street
 Miss Stella Minor of New York city formerly of this place. is the guest of friends in town.
 M A. Obernauer is ill at his home on Elm street.
 Emerson Hotchkiss has removed his family to Bridgeport.