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ft) Cortallis Incite. CORVALLIS, OR., SEPT. 20, 1889. A Hen and Her Kittens. "A mare at Pleasant Valley, Oal., has adopted a calf two months old, and cares for it as if it were her own progeny." The foregoing is no ticed in an exchange on the Ga zkttk's table, and calls up a simi lar circumstance, in this city. Mr. Williamson, the carpenter on the boats tied up here, has a cat and not long since she gave birth to a litter of kittens,, making her bed in one of the hen's nests in his barn. At the time Mr. Will iamson had an old hen that wanted to set and after repeated efforts to keep her from it she was given her way, and at one time while the mother of the kittens happened to wander away from her "babies," this hen flew into the nest and at once began -to hover the kits just the same as though they were her own little chicks. When the cat Went, to where she left her young the hen went for her and succeed ed in driving her away, in fact she has done this so often that the poor kittenless cat has become estranged from the kittens and no longer seeks after them. Mr. Williamson says he did all he could to prevent the hen from do ing this but she was, after a while, allowed to care for them. She will fly off the nest and call for the kits to follow her, and when they are placed on the ground where she is she will commence a vigorous scratching of the dirt hunting for food and when she has found any particle she carries it to her adopted young just the sains as though they were of her own two legged leathery kind. This certainly is a curious freak on the part of the hen kind, and no doubt the kittens are meditat ing what to do when the time arrives for their new-fangled mother to present her bill. P. S. If the reader doubts the fore going let. him call at Mr. William 8 m's residence on Third street and witin Si tl.e case itelt. Another "Feeding" Place. Corvallis is certainly about to boom. To look around you wonder where this scribe sees any indica tions of such a thing, but just read on. A regular full-fledged horizon tal chop house and oyster pailor is going to be opened in a shore time in the Fisher building, just north of the post office building, by A lam ' Assell. Adam has been at Newport for the past year or more conducting the same kind of a business, and during the past summer season coined money all over, and now comes here to spend it with the Corvallisiles. It is to be hoped that he will make a suc cess of it, but with all the eating . places that are now running in this city, the prospects for doing a very lucratives business in this new venture are very slim. John Smith the World Over. In Latin he is Johannes Smithus; the Italians smoothe him off with Giovanni Smith; the Spaniards render him as Jaun Smithus; the Hollanders adopt him as Hans Schmidt; the French flatten him out as Jean Smeet; the Russian sneezes and barks as he says Ivan jSraittcwski. In China he is known as Jovan Shimmit; in Iceland as Johne Smithson; m Tuscaroras you forget all about Pocahontas and I'owhatan when you hear them call Ton Qua Smittia. In Wales they speak of him as Jihon Scmidd; in Mexho he is Janth F'Smitti; among the Greek ruins the guide speaks of him as Ion Smitkin, and in Turkey he is utterly disguised as Voe Self. While in Corvallis he is . simply John Smith. Will be Interesting. 'At the Congregational . church next Sun day evening, the pastor, A. Rogers, will review Edward Bellamy's new book ''Looking Backward." The book discusses an ideal condition of society, and solves many per plexing social problems of the presen t ti me. Seats free and room IQT all. . An Unfortunate Affair. On Monday last, B. T. Taylor and L. G. Kline, of this city, became mixed up in a jangle over some scrap lumber, which terminated in the former becoming terribly infuriated and, attacking Mr. Kline1, beat hirii in a most despica ble manner about the head and face. The occurrence happened near the wood . shed in the rear ot Mr. Kline's new building on Madison street. He was taken into Mr. Stock's store where his cuts and bruises were bathed and Dr. Applewhite called who applied bandages and other necessary remedies after which he was taken to his residence, and at this writ ing he is resting as easy as any one could under the severe treatment. Taylor appeared before the re recorder immediately afterward and paid a line. When the true facts of the case are brought out there is no doubt, at all, but what the contemptibleness of Mr. Tay lor's action will be shown. "Charge of the LiGnT Brigade." Rev. A. LeeRoy, who is to deliver a lecture in this city on the 27th, took part in the charge at Bella klava, as an attache of the surgi cal corps of the 11th Hussars. A Frenchman by birth, but when an infant was consigned to the care of an English nurse. He was educated at Queen's college at Cambridge, and at the age of twenty-one joined his father as aide-de-camp in a surgical corps detailed for duty in the Crimea. Mr. LeeRoy left the army in 1859 coming to this country soon after, married and settled down. Gradu ated from the Hamilton theologi cal seminarjr, and has been chap lain in the Auburn,, N. Y. prison. His life so full of thrilling incidents furnishes him tacts from which to found lectures of the most inter esting character. His subject here is "Character," illustrated. Ad mission to lecture, 25 cents. The Truck Tresentkd. A splendid time was held Monday evening last at the hall of the hook aud ladder company, it being the time set for receiving the new truck from the city. J. R. Bryson acted for Mayor Lee in turning the new machine over ts the company, and Judge John Burnett made the address accepting it on the part of the "laddies." After the usual amount of cheering, the firemen, ladies' coffee club, and all those invited, iepaired to the hall where refreshments were served, and dancing indulged in until near midnight. Corvallis has a "very fair amount of equipment for use in case of fire, but it is sadly in need of a steam fire engine. One other tiling of importance is the engine house and its contents should be kept iu a more respecta ble condition. Oregon Fruit. The crop-weath er bulletin issued by the state weather bureau for the week end ing Sept. 14th, says of the Oregon fruit crop: The apples will be a short crop. Between insects and dry weather many localities will not have more than .enough for home use. It is surprising the amount, quality and variety of iruit that is being produced east of the mountains, where a few years ago the land was fit for only stock pur poses, then for wheat, and now it brings forth fruit that surprises even the most sanguine. Almost every part of eastern Oregon re ports fine specimens of fruit. Bart let pears appear to be the . most cultivated and grown, though ap ples, prunes, peaches and other fruits are' produced. Grapes are also successfully grown in many sections. New Editor. A change in the management of the Benton Leader occurred this week, M. L. Pipes stepping down and out and Henry Pape, of Jacksonville, taking his place. He is a brother-in-law .of Chas. Nickell, of the Jacksonville Times, and a brother of Mrs. Eckle- sen, of this city. He wil 1, no doubt, run a good pape-r. The Schools. On Monday morn ingof this week pupils of the pub lie schools might be seen coming in every directien toward "the city hall for classification.. There were more than was expected, and more enrolled the first morning than was registered during all last year. The total enrollment last year was 187, while 2ii began last Monday, and now the attendance is more than 250 with more to report. It will not be long until the new school building with a capacity to hold 400 or 500 pupils willte small enough. This large enrollment demonstrates the - fact that the population of Corvallis is increas ing by immigration. In Mr. Yates' room there are 36, in Mrs. Calla han's, 68, in Miss Korthauer's, 57, in Miss Harris's 51, and in Miss Newton's 38. Mr. Yates' depart ment is in the Presbyterian church, Miss Korthauer's in the Evangeli cal, Miss Newton's in the Methodist, and Mrs. Calahan and Miss Harris m the north school building. The attendance now in all the schools, (colleges, kindergartens and pub lic) is about 400, and will probably be 500 by the close of the year. The Corvallis (M. E. church, south) college has an attendance of 31 now. The Boats. The Oregon Pacific steamboat, Three Sisters, has just been tied up at Salem on account of the low water in the Willamette. JackSpong is her night watchnan. The other two boats, Wm. M. Hoag and N. S. Bently, which are tied up here, are undergoing re- been built on them; each of the cabins is receiving new coats of paint, new "flooring is being put down on their lower decks, and cylinder timbers with upright ''stiffeners" have been placed in position on the latter. Skylights of twenty feet in length are to be constructed in the roof over the center of each boat's cabin, the same as in the Three Sisters, thus affording better ventilation and more light. The water in the river is way down lower than ever before known; and present indications show that it will re main so for a namber of weeks yet. It is a great misfortune that these two fine steamers should be compelled to remain tied up so long. A Bird of a Case. On Satur day a warrant was -sworn out for the arrest of M. H. Drummond, a relative of James Taylor, the butcher, by L. Scott Irwin, accus ing him of killing and having in his possession the festive Chinese pheasant. The case was tried on Monday before a jury of six men, which by the way, was very hard to secure. They were given the case about five o'clock that night and remained out until Tuesday morning, when they finally disa greed. Five were for acquittal and one for conviction. A great deal ot interest was manifested in this, case and public sympathy seemed to be with Mr. Drummond It might be said that if every per son in this city, who has killed this one species of bird, was prosecuted and a fine received therefrom, Benton county would be as free as a Vanderbilt from indebtedness. Mr. Irwin is no longer in the em ploy of Mr. Taylor he has re signed. Burned. The barn situated on one of the farms . ot A. Gellatly, about two mi'es southwsst of Philomath, was burned on' Satur day afternoon last, and only by the greatest effort were the house and outbuildings adjoining saved. Mr. Gellatly and family were in Corvallis at the time, and the hirek man had gone down near the creek which flows near by to burn some brush and, while burning, the sparks were carried to the barn causing its loss. The ' contents, consisting of a. mower and some hay, it is learned, "were consumed. A new building will be erected immediately, it is supposed, as Mr. Gellatly is a very thrifty and en terprising fafrner- . Cougar Killed.-!; E. Penton, who lives a few miles southwest of Monroe, arrived in Corvallis on Tuesday with a cougar which he killed, the day before, on Green's Peak. The varmint measured six feet and a half from tip to tip. A shepherd dog treed it, and a rifle ball through the neck brought it to the ground in a dead state. Mr. Penton received the regular bounty of $5 from the county. He had one satisfaction about the killing of this game -it was no Chinese pheasant. In Southern Style. Lew John son's colored minstrels, who played hereabout two weeks ago, were assaulted at Chehalis, W. T., last Saturday. During their parade they stopped in front of the opera house to play a tune. The demo crats were holding a political meet ing inside and a lot of them rushed out. and knocked the negros right and left. The negros claimed that they did not know of the meeting and the democrats claimed they were sent around there by the re publicans Ex. The following is a sample Arkansas letter of inquiry concerning Oregon: "Please let me know the Prize of Town Lots and Land Close to town how it Sells aud how laborer Pays and the Prize Provision and how the Cli-J mate is and how the health is and how the Stock Sells of any kind and Please Sent me the Maps of Oregon and if theie is any Catholic Church there there is 2 or 3 Family s come there this Fall I am living here in Argenta Pulaski Co Ark the health ain't good here for White Folks, most they raise is Cotton and most that lives here is niggros. the Summer is to hot of White Folks." Lebanon, a small town in Linn county; about eighteen miles from here, is to have a paper mill. Absolutely Pure. This powder never varies. A marvel of pnrity, strength, and wholesomeness. More economical than the ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold in competition with the mul titude of low test, short weight alum or phosphite powders. -Sold only in cans. Royal Baking Powder Co., 106 Wall St., New York. H:80-oT. 3 Month. All this Don't buy your Fall Bill until you examine our new and ele gant Stock. It will pay you to waif. Services at the Presbyter ian , church as usual Sabbath morning and evening. Preaching by the pastor. The second sermon in the course on "Keligron and Amusement;" will be given Sat bath evening. Song service at 7:30 p. m. Dr. Thompson has a bible class at 10 a. m.f to which young ladies and young gentlemen are cordially invited. Lecture to-night at South Methodist chapel. Subject, "The Land of was, of is, of is to be," by Rev. David Wet zel, pastor of first Christian church, Portland. Every one having heard Mr. Wetzel speaks warmly ' in his praise. Music, 7:45. Admission 25 cents. i 11 PI gagpsa ana a m m In order to reduce stock at the "People's Grocery ,'r i Can find a line of Baking Powders, Teas, Canned Fruits, and Vegetables, Chewing and Smoking Tobaccoes, and other articles too numerous to mention, for sale at cost and below for cash. You will also find all Groceries, Crockery, Glassware, etc., for sale at Prices that DEFY all competition. fin order to be convinced, come and sec for yourselves. I MEAN Owing to unforseen circumstances I am obliged' to remain in CbrvaJlis for the coming fall and winter, and I am compelled to . REPLENISH MY STOCK And will have in about two weeks full and complete lines- of Dress G'oods Silks, Velvets, Plushes, Staple Dry Goods, House Furnishing. Goods,. La-'. dies', Misses', and Children's Cloaks, Wraps and Jackets,. Notions, Fancy Goods, Men's, Youth's, Boys and" Children's- Clothing,. Overcoats Hats, audi Caps, Boots and Shoes, Trunks, Valises, Etc. Selling otrf t cost a-ncf some below cost for cash at J. Win. Will's Storev The following lines of goods' flrost gov Guns, pistolsy butcher knives baby" carriages, bird cages', nftmtffocts croquet sets', SKeond-haWd se'wing ma chines in good working otder,- gloves clog eoHars, spy glasses,- walking cames, and other things- too numerous to' men tion, This is done for the purpous o( enlarging bia music Imsiriessi The JetFreys-Hendersoft-Woftnantf hunting party returned last Saturday and report the killing of one bear nif two deer. The thermometer registered 9'? de gress on Tuesday last, in Corrallis. BUSINESS.